- The Beverly Arts
- Dec 8, 2025
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Music artist HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei)
HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei), an internationally renowned singer and musician, has been nominated for a LABA Icon Award. The 5th LABA Icon Awards ceremony will be held on March 15th, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. She is being honored as a first-class musical artist, a creative lyricist, composer, and singer. As a prominent female in the contemporary musical world, her outstanding accomplishments are widely recognized both domestically and internationally.
HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei), a native of Beijing, is a distinguished singer/songwriter who holds a Master’s degree and is recognized for her multifaceted contributions to music and culture. She is a member of the China Democratic National Construction Association, the Chinese Musicians Association, the China Acrobats Association, and the Beijing Musicians Association. She has also been honored as a World Outstanding Chinese Artist, International Cultural Ambassador, Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador, International Cultural Image Ambassador, Asian Pop Musician, and Chinese Charity Ambassador.
Music artist HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei)
In 2024, Shi received two major accolades: the World Outstanding Chinese Artist Certificate and the title of Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador. These honors represent not only international recognition of her musical talent and distinctive vocal style but also serve as a profound affirmation of her artistic accomplishments.
Standing at this new point of achievement, Shi regards these honors as both a privilege and a responsibility. She is committed to using music as a bridge to showcase the depth and unique charm of Chinese culture to the world. As a Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador, she embraces the mission of strengthening cultural dialogue and mutual understanding between China and France.
Music artist HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei)
With renewed passion and unwavering dedication, Shi aims to continue sharing the “love” that inspires her artistry—telling China’s story through her music with sincerity and heart.
From a young age, Shi nurtured a deep love for music. Her lifelong dream has been to create and perform works that reflect the spirit of the times, promote positive energy, and express her unique creative and vocal identity. Through her songs, she strives to celebrate Chinese culture, inspire national pride, and highlight both traditional and contemporary values.
Music artist HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei)
HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei) is one of the rare young artists in the Chinese music industry who excels as a lyricist, composer, and singer. Known for her persistence, fearlessness, and determination, she has created and performed a large repertoire of original works shaped by her personal experiences and the needs of the era. Among her most celebrated songs, “The Focus of Love” and “The Missed Lover” have become modern classics in Chinese pop music. Her songs have accumulated billions of views and downloads, frequently appearing on the TOP 500, Rising Star Charts, and the Asian Pop Music Chart, earning her the Asian Pop Music Award.
Shi has collaborated extensively with renowned Chinese lyricist Zhang Li, receiving valuable mentorship that helped refine her creative voice. She composed works such as “Elements of Happiness,” “Pursuing Love,” “Ordinary Woman,” and “Beautiful Angel.” Zhang Li praised her as a promising musician with significant potential in both songwriting and performance. In 2002, Shi performed the theme song for the television drama “Women Are Made of Water,” composed by Zhang Li, which became widely popular.
Music artist HuiMei (Shi Mei)
Throughout her career, HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei) has written, composed, and performed over one hundred original songs, many of which were created for significant national events, institutions, and cultural milestones. Her works include:
“Believe in the Good,” “Step by Step,” “Pursuing Love,” “Preserving the Good” for China Media Group
“Elements of Happiness Touch You and Me,” “Beautiful Angel,” “Ordinary Woman” for Beijing Radio and Television Station
“Crossing Miracles” for the Winter Olympics
“China Rising Every Day” and “China Flying” for the 100th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China
“Working Together” for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China
“Children of the Grand Canal” for the New Beijing initiative
“Chinese Acrobatics”—the first acrobatics-themed song—for the China Acrobats Association
“Harvest Wine Song” for the Chinese Harvest Festival
“With You Protecting Us,” “Healthy China Volunteer Action” for the National Health Commission
“One Belt One Road” commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative
“Sharing a Better Future,” “A Thousand Miles of Canal Love,” and numerous other original works including “Dad’s Back,” “Happiness in a Bottle,” “Drunk Through the Peach Blossom Tribulation,” “Written into a Song,” “Seeing the Lotus Again,” “Walking Through Darkness,” and “Salute, Salute.”
Music artist HuiMei Shi (Shi Mei)
Her music continues to resonate deeply with audiences across China and beyond, touching hearts with its sincerity, cultural depth, and emotional power.
Here are some of her awards and recognitions:
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- The Beverly Arts
- Dec 4, 2025
Updated: Dec 5, 2025
Singer Chris Mann with band members and Mrs. Santa's Jingle Bell Dancers
Hollywood, California, USA. 2nd December, 2025. Singer Chris Mann and jazz singer Brenna Whitaker joined together to bring their new show "The Hollywood Holiday Spectacular" to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. The show delivered musical holiday magic with surprise celebrity performers, a big band, Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa’s Jingle Bell Dancers, and a festive mix of classic Christmas songs, holiday standards, and brand-new tracks from Mann’s upcoming Christmas album, "Santa, We’re Ready!.” Some of the surprise performers included Barbara Dixon "Broadway Barbara" and singer Alisan Porter.
Jazz vocalist Brenna Whitaker performs with Chris Mann
Jazz vocalist Brenna Whitaker performs with Chris Mann
Singer Chris Mann
Santa Claus (Singing Santa Bill) and singer Chris Mann
Members of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) team attended the show including TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, Harrison Engle, LABA board member, and Professor Lingyun Xiang, LABA Advisor. Chris Mann performed at the 2023 LABA Icon Awards and is also one of the advisors to LABA and the team.
Musical director was Todd Schroeder and show was presented by Chris Isaacson and the Catalina Club.
Professor Lingyun Xiang, Harrison Engle, LABA board member, jazz vocalist Brenna Whitaker, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, music artist Bei Bei, and Professor Lingyun Xiang
The crowd gave a standing ovation at the end of the show
About Chris Mann
Chris Mann 's acclaimed vocal talent stands in a class of its own, cementing his reputation as "the favorite new male vocalist on the planet" (The Today Show) and "the voice of the pandemic" (LA Times). His electrifying live performances seamlessly blend musical virtuosity with irresistible comedic charm. Mann's stellar recording career includes the major-label chart-topping album 'Roads' (Universal/Republic Records) and 'Constellation,' both reaching #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and breaking into the Billboard Top 200. His much-anticipated fourth studio album (dropping 2026) features his signature "Big Band Soul" sound with collaborations from an all-star lineup, including Grammy-winner India.Arie, Emmy-winner Wayne Brady, legendary saxophonist Kenny G, Grammy-winning spoken word poet J. Ivy, Grammy-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker, and iconic percussionist Pedro Martinez. The album brilliantly reinvents classic standards while introducing contemporary originals that Mann describes as "Robin Thicke meets Tony Bennett."
Since 2020, Mann's hysterical musical parody videos have taken the internet by storm, amassing over 700 million views. These self-produced gems showcase his razor-sharp wit, expressive comedic timing, and world-class vocals, earning features on CNN, NPR, Today Show, BBC News, Vice, Funny or Die, LA Times, and The New Yorker. His parodies were celebrated as "Best of the Year" on NBC's New Year's Eve Special for three consecutive years, where Mann has both performed and provided on-air commentary. Mann captivated a global audience following Super Bowl XLVI with his unforgettable performance on NBC's "The Voice," watched by a record-breaking 37.6 million viewers. His chart-topping duet with Christina Aguilera established him as one of the show's most distinctive vocal talents ever. His star continued to rise with his own PBS concert specials—"Chris Mann In Concert: A Mann For All Seasons" and "Home For Christmas"—followed by sold-out tours across America, Mexico, and Asia. Mann's prestigious performances include appearances with the National Symphony for President Barack Obama, at Lincoln Center, with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, at The Kennedy Center for President Joe Biden, and on premier television shows including Ellen, The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Conan. Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialchrismann/
About Brenna Whitaker
As a kid growing up in Kansas City, Brenna Whitaker fell in love with the music of jazz and blues singers from a long-ago era. "Ruth Brown, Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Etta James - those are my people," says the L.A.-based vocalist. "I don't even know how I ended up knowing so many of their songs and standards from back then. It's almost like they found their way to me, like I'm from another time."
After landing her first professional theater gig at age 11, moving to New York City on her own to study with Broadway veterans at age 17, and spending her early 20s leading jazz bands back home in Missouri, Whitaker headed to L.A. and started setting up a series of residencies that eventually attracted fans like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Michael Bublé and caught the attention of Verve Music Group chairman and 16-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster. The first new artist Foster has agreed to develop and produce since discovering Bublé, Whitaker is now set to release a debut album for Verve that finds her reviving a vast American jukebox of classic songs and revealing the full force of her stunning, soulful voice. Website: www.brennawhitaker.com
About the Catalina Jazz Club
“The Catalina Jazz Club is one of the premier venues for live jazz in the Los Angeles area. Established in 1986, it has become a cornerstone of the West Coast jazz scene, welcoming both legendary performers and emerging talent. Designed in the style of a classic jazz lounge—with candlelit tables, velvet curtains, comfortable seating, and an intimate stage setting—the club offers a warm, elegant atmosphere ideal for both casual jazz fans and devoted enthusiasts. Known for its superb acoustics and classic supper-club charm, Catalina delivers a true ‘New York jazz club meets Hollywood glamour’ experience.” Website: www.catalinajazzclub.com
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- The Beverly Arts
- Nov 29, 2025
Participants and attendees at the Grand Opening of the Thunder Community's AIDAV2 Los Angeles Workstation
Los Angeles, California, USA. 26th November, 2025. The Thunder Community's AIDAV2 Los Angeles Workstation held a grand opening ceremony for their new offices located in El Monte, California. AIDAV2 is an intelligent data analytics platform based on artificial intelligence and decentralized finance (DeFi) technology. It provides real-time on-chain data, trading trends, and intelligent references such as APY (Annualized Yield) to help users make more accurate investment decisions. Its core technology combines semantic AI with user behavior analysis to create adaptive and evolving smart contracts and automated strategies, representing a new generation of intelligent investment direction in AI × DeFi.
Fangfang, head of the Los Angeles AIDAV2 offices, is presented with a certificate from TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and Douglas Ivanovich, LABA Board Member
The opening ceremony was attended by a distinguished group of guests, including representatives from the financial and technology sectors, philanthropic organizations, and the arts and entertainment community. The hosts were TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), singer/actress Grace Field and model/actress Dustin Quick. Producer Douglas Ivanovich, a member of the LABA Board of Directors, and CEO of the World Peace One Foundation, presented Fangfang, head of the AIDAV2 Los Angeles workstation, with a certificate of honor as "LABA Charity Ambassador" and a calligraphy work by LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang as a congratulatory gift for the opening.
Calligraphy gift to Fangfang by LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang
Fangfang, head of the Los Angeles AIDAV2 workstation, gives a speech
In her keynote speech, Fang stated that the AIDAV2 Los Angeles office is committed to creating a "safe, transparent, and decentralized blockchain smart wealth management experience center," enabling more people to understand and master digital wealth tools. She emphasized: "This will be an open learning space where everyone can see truly transparent technical mechanisms and personally experience the instant on-chain asset management method. We hope to share the most authentic DeFi technology with the community, allowing more people to seize the opportunities of this era."
Singer/actress Grace Field, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and model/actress Dustin Quick
Andy Luo, General Manager of the AIDAV2 workstation from Canada
The presentation included a combination of art and technology to guide guests through a video presentation of the AIDAV2 office, making the complex AI + blockchain technology easier to understand through interactive methods. Andy Luo, General Manager of the AIDAV2 workstation from Canada, flew to Los Angeles to participate in the event and congratulate the workstation. At the end of the ceremony, the three hosts officially announced: "The opening of the Thunder Community AIDAV2 Los Angeles workstation is a complete success!" All guests received gift bags and then proceeded to the San Gabriel Hilton Hotel for a celebratory luncheon.
Singer/actress Grace Field, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and model/actress Dustin Quick present to the audience
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, Fangfang, head of the AIDAV2 Los Angeles Workstation, and educator/producer Dr. Johnny Mendola (aka Johnny Rock)
About AIDAV2
AID is a cutting-edge AI-driven infrastructure designed to redefine decentralized finance (DeFi) by integrating artificial intelligence at every level. Focused on AI development and its application in blockchain ecosystems, AID enhances automation, optimizes decision-making, and revolutionizes data analytics for smarter, more efficient financial interactions. Powering its ecosystem with four intelligent models: AID.Data for advanced analytics, AIDefi (AID) for intelligent DeFi solutions, AIDSocialFi for next-generation AI-driven social finance, and AID.Ex for AI-enhanced trading. AID is shaping the future of decentralized AI finance, making Web3 more accessible, efficient, and intelligent. www.aidav2.com
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