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Prominent Designer employed by Hollywood Stars praised Blue Lan Zheng Long for being ...

Ocean168 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:46:33 +0100

Prominent Designer employed by Hollywood Stars praised Blue Lan Zheng Long for being handsome!
Source: NOWnews
Translation: Ocean168 @ http://asianfanatics.net

Having completed the filming of idol drama: ‘Easy Fortune Happy Life’, Blue Lan Zheng Long flew to Xiamen to act in a Mainland drama; earlier on Blue Lan, Jiang Yi， Tong Yi Zhen together with two Black beauties make an appearance in Macau, and posed on stage the latest jewellery for prominent jewellery designer, Stephen Webster, and when Stephen Webster catch sight of ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Genie Chuo releases new + treasured songs collection, donates album royalties to charity

catalie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:51 +0100

Genie Chuo releases new + treasured songs collection, donates album royalties to charity

Source: Sina
Translated by catalie @ http://asianfanatics.net

In showbiz for eight years, sweetheart singer Genie Chuo Wen Xuan will be holding her first concert. Yesterday at the press conference for the release of her treasured songs collection [T/N: like a greatest hits album but also includes cover tracks], she announced that all the royalties from her concert and album, estimated to be around $500,000 NTD (approx $105,000 RMB) will be donated and three ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Top 10 Mandarin Albums (October 30 - November 5)

doraemon♡JAY — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:32:39 +0100

Top 10 Mandarin Albums (October 30 - November 5)

Source: G-Music
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

1. Yoga Lin (林宥嘉) and 'Senses Around' (感官／世界) with 33.22% sales (NEW!)
2. Landy Wen (溫嵐) and 'Dancing Queen' with 10.2% sales (NEW!)
3. Elva Hsiao (蕭亞軒) and 'Diamond Candy' (鑽石糖) with 9.55% sales
4. Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) and 'Seven Days' (七天) with 7.74% sales (NEW!)
5. Ding Dang (丁噹) and �Night Cat� (夜貓) with 5.09% sales
6. Abin Fang (方炯鑌) and 'Regrets' (壞人情歌：遺憾) with 2.25% sales
7. Joi Chua ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

15th Singapore HIT Awards Results and Winners!

minchong92 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:01:41 +0100

15th Singapore HIT Awards results

original source: Media Corp Xin SG
translated by minchong92 @ http://asianfanatics.net

Best Producer for a Single: [Black White/Hei Bai] Edward Chan, Charles Lee, Khalil Fong

Best Local Lyricist: [Thinking of/Si Nian] Tanya Chua

Best Local Composer: [Ru Yan] Chen Jia Ming

Best Local Singer: JJ Lin

Best Performing Male Artist: Jam Hsiao

Best Performing Female Artist: A-mei Chang

Best Group: S.H.E

Best Band: Mayday

Best Songwriting-Artist: Sodagreen

Outstanding Debut Artistes (4 winners): Rachel ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Yahoo�s exclusive interview with Joe Cheng; Part 3 [I am not a trendy person... ...

LTabi♥ — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:23:46 +0100

Yahoo’s exclusive interview with Joe Cheng; Part 3 [I am not a trendy person... I just love simple x simple!]
Source: yahoo.com
translated by Kassy @ http://asianfanatics.net
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On the day during the interview, Xiao Zong who is standing before me was wearing purple jogging pants + black sleeveless...
Not a very intricate fashion male model, just a refreshing guy next door!

During those times when he was on ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Most People Want to See Hamasaki Ayumi Without Makeup

sparkles_n15 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:07:55 +0100

Most People Want to See Hamasaki Ayumi Without Makeup
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

Personal skincare company Unilever Japan created a skincare survey to coincide with their 'Healthy Skin Day'. They approached 600 male and female participants ranging from their 20s to 30s. After calculating the votes, the results for 'The Most Natural Skin' went to 'The Last Samurai' actress Koyuki. In second place was 'Ooku' lead actress Kanno Miho, while third went to 'Handsome Suit' actress ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Rainie Yang Forces Kiss, Show Luo Fans Revolt

endlessjoy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0100

Rainie Yang Forces Kiss, Show Luo Fans Revolt

Source: Liberty Times, Yahoo! News
Translation: endlessjoy @ Asianfanatics.net

Rainie Yang forces kisses on Show Luo (Xiao Zhu). His fans were watching from aside and when they witnessed their idol being sexually harassed, they let out sounds of pain. There were even fans so out of control who immediately cried. It scared Rainie, and she had to explain to them, “We are only close like siblings, don’t misunderstand.”

In the CTS drama, <Hi My ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Eddie Peng wants to go to Hong Kong cafe eat until full.

tdrama*addict — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:35:31 +0100

Eddie Peng wants to go to Hong Kong cafe eat until full.

_{Eddie Peng, Michelle Chen and Ivy Chen attended new movie's promotion event.}
Source: takungpao.com
Translated by tdrama*addict @ http://asianfanatics.net
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Starring in new movie "Heard"s Taiwan young idols Eddie Peng, Ivy Chen and Michelle Chen have recently arrived in Hong Kong to promote the movie. Yesterday, the actors went to Tseung Kwan O Metro City to attend "Taiwan Tourism Festival 2009" promoting their local foods. Eddie Peng indicated that he ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Ariel Lin�s boyfriend needs to have qualities like Guo Jing ; No new dramas, The curse of ...

hazel. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:58:54 +0100

Ariel Lin�s boyfriend needs to have qualities like Guo Jing
Source: EpochTimes
Translated by: hazel @ http://asianfanatics.net
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After being crowned Best Actress at last year�s Golden Bell Awards, Ariel Lin seems to have fallen into the �Golden Bell Curse�, since she has not acted in any drama for one entire year. She reveals that she really wants to be in a relationship: her ideal type should have traits like that of Guo Jing, and should be artistic as well.
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Niki Chow likes checking out... toes

shattered ♥ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:49:21 +0100

Niki Chow's likes checking out... toes
Source : Ming Pao
Translated by Stephy Wephy @ http://asianfanatics.net

Niki Chow attended an event yesterday night. She wore a pair of high heels to attend this event. Besides that, she also say that she likes to check out/take note of other people's toes when she has time.

Niki said, after entering the entertainment industry, she has fallen in love with high heels. She love to wear high heels since then. This is because, by wearing high ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Eddie Peng's 5 Year Frozen Voice to Fight for Album

cmiley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:49:30 +0100

Eddie Peng's 5 Year Frozen Voice to Fight for Album

Source: Liberty Times
Translated by Cmiley @ http://asianfanatics.net
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Ever since Eddie Peng’s debut he has mainly been filming, but he finally can embrace the “dreams of being a singer”, but simply because of his looks and singing talent couldn’t be sided. Signed with Sony but frozen for 5 years, never thought going out with Jolin, because of the little queen’s contact, lately he’s ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

SJ-M�s <Blue Tomorrow> MV will be revealed tomorrow; Han Geng�s crying scene is ...

hazel. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:43:30 +0100

SJ-M�s <Blue Tomorrow> MV will be revealed tomorrow; Han Geng�s crying scene is main source of attention
Source: korea.sohu
Translated by: hazel @ http://asianfanatics.net
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Super Junior M�s all new ballad <Blue Tomorrow> MV will be released simultaneously on the 7th in Korea, Mainland China and Taiwan.

<Blue Tomorrow> is a ballad included in SJ-M�s all new mini album <SUPER GIRL>, and has the same amount of popularity amongst the fans as the title track itself.

The MV ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Gary Cao Shocking Smashing of TV in Hotel

cmiley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:54:42 +0100

Gary Cao Shocking Smashing of TV in Hotel

Source: YAM
Translated by Cmiley @ http://Asianfanatics.net
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[Golden Melody King] drunken Gary Cao hits HK celeb Justin, the violence case has to be closed, yesterday he was home in Malaysia nursing his health, surprisingly is hit again by another attack, rumours says when Gary stayed at Traders Hotel, was out of control to smash a television, and is a refused customer to enter the hotel!

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Cyndi Wang's Momo Not Popular; In Tears Speeds Up Period 5 Months

cmiley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:14:28 +0100

Momo Not Popular; In Tears Speeds Up Period 5 Months

Source: YAM
Translated by Cmiley @ http://Asianfanatics.net
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Cyndi Wang over in GTV’s [Momo Love] poor ratings after broadcast, she cried heavily in sadness, her period stopped for 5 months due to pressure, and earlier ratings were high for Rainie Yang starring in CTS’s [Hai Pai Tian Xin]. She said her period stopped for a month because of pressure, it looks like the ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Rong Rong: "Daughter" Ella is very thoughtful

catalie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:49:13 +0100

Rong Rong: "Daughter" Ella is very thoughtful

Source: DF Daily
Translated by catalie @ http://asianfanatics.net

Television dramas "Behind the Family" 家后 and "Youth Within Fire of War" 战火中的青春 are currently airing in Shanghai and in both, famous Shanghai drama producer Rong Rong acts as an "evil woman" while in her latest project, idol drama "Down With Love", she works with Ella, acting as mother and daughter. During an interview, Rong Rong endlessly praised her tomboy "daughter" Ella, "She's very thoughtful, particularly able to get close to ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

NHK Loves Using SMAP - Set on Having Nakai Masahiro in Taiga Drama

sparkles_n15 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:41:09 +0100

NHK Loves Using SMAP - Set on Having Nakai Masahiro in Taiga Drama
Source: udn
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

NHK announced earlier this week that their 60th Red and White Singing Contest will be hosted once again by Nakai Masahiro and Nakama Yukie. While there's nothing out of the ordinary with this pair, what's interesting is that NHK has continued using SMAP even with Kusangai Tsuyoshi's arrest for public indecency earlier this year. Rumours began circulating yesterday that NHK and Nakai in fact have a secret ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Angela Zhang bids for Michael Jackson vinyl record, snatched away by Jackie Chan for ...

catalie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:07 +0100

Angela Zhang bids for Michael Jackson vinyl record, snatched away by Jackie Chan for $1.57 million

Source: UDN
Translated by catalie @ http://asianfanatics.net

For her beloved Michael Jackson vinyl record, Angela Zhang would not give up even for famous showbiz veteran Jackie Chan! Recently, the two of them were intensely bidding for an autographed MJ vinyl record, in the end the bid shot up to a crazy $330,000 RMB (approx $1.57 million NTD).

On November 2, Angela Zhang flew over to Shanghai to sing ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Lee Wei & Rainie Yang hug awkwardly; all because of Hsu Wei Lun

doraemon♡JAY — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:53:15 +0100

Lee Wei & Rainie Yang hug awkwardly; all because of Hsu Wei Lun

Source: UDN
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

CTS idol drama 'Hi My Sweetheart' stars Show Luo, Rainie Yang & Lee Wei. However, there is quite alot of history between them. Not only were Rainie & Show previously not on good terms, there's also some tension between Rainie & Lee Wei. A few years ago, Lee Wei cheated on Hsu Wei Lun, and being her best friend, naturally Rainie would stick up for her ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Birthday boys Arron Yan and Calvin Chen were pranked

Elvenstar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:06 +0100

Birthday boys Arron Yan and Calvin Chen were pranked

Source Chinatimes
Translated by Elvenstar @ http://asianfanatics.net

Fahrenheit's Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen and Arron Yan due to filming contracts have had to go separate ways, causing non-stop rumors of them not getting along with each other and disbanding, but the four members have continuously showed that their friendship has not ended. Yesterday all members were present to film the Coca-Cola advert, Wu Chun and Jiro had a secret plan to help celebrate Calvin and Arron's birthday ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Joe Cheng -- The singing dream of a Prince

LTabi♥ — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:52:17 +0100

Joe Cheng -- The singing dream of a Prince
Source: marieclaire.com.tw
translated by Kassy @ http://asianfanatics.net
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It�s not because of heartbreaking Kui in [The Rose], also not because of the cool and charming Zhi Shu in [It Started With The Kiss], from model turned actor turned singer, this time Zheng Yuan Chang has put down his images as a model and main male lead in the idol series, and concentrating on being himself, slowly singing a ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Show Luo secretly meets with Rainie Yang; relationship turning very ambiguous

doraemon♡JAY — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:46 +0100

Show Luo secretly meets with Rainie Yang; relationship turning very ambiguous

Source: TOM
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

After collaborating together in idol drama 'Hi My Sweetheart', Show Luo & Rainie Yang have turned from enemies into good friends. Media reporters believe that the 2 are not just on-screen lovers, but their relationship in real life seems to have sparked a subtle chemistry reaction. Sharp-eyed staff members revealed that after filming, the 2 ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Jimmy Lin autographed tickets in Shanghai; Leon Jay Williams will be guest at concert

l_coco — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:15:54 +0100

translation by l_coco @ http://asianfanatics.net
source : qq.com

Jimmy Lin�s concert will be held at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Nov 21, 2009. He autographed tickets for fans yesterday at the Nanjing Road 353 Plaza. The session was at 7:30pm but large group of fans gathered long before that. Jimmy disclosed that the guest of honor Leon Jay Williams (from My Lucky Star) will bring surprises to the concert.

Jimmy announced the birth of his son last month. Fans wanted ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Arashi's DVD Breaks Records at 420,000 Copies

sparkles_n15 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:54:56 +0100

Arashi's DVD Breaks Records at 420,000 Copies
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

Super popular idol group Arashi released their latest DVD, 5x10 All the BEST! CLIPS on the 28th last month. Selling 428,000 copies, they broke the previous record held by Kat-Tun for their March 2006 release of Real Face Film. Not only did they set a new record, but their 5x10 All the BEST! CLIPS is the first music DVD to sell past 400,000 copies. It comes as no ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Rainie Yang and Xiao Zhu's real kiss, ex-lover Xiao Gui gets jealous

Elvenstar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:11:01 +0100

Rainie Yang and Xiao Zhu's real kiss, ex-lover Xiao Gui gets jealous

Source Chinatimes
Translated by Elvenstar @ http://asianfanatics.net

Show Luo and Rainie Yang kiss for GTV's "Hi, My Sweetheart", has it turned into a real romance? Xiao Gui's role is extremely embarrassing as he is Xiao Zhu's best friend and also an ex-lover of Rainie Yang. He said he doesn't mind if they turn the acting into something real, "Am more concerned that if they get together or if they break up, everyone ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Edmond Leung's 38th birthday wish to become a father, attended store opening party with ...

shattered ♥ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:17:26 +0100

Edmond Leung's 38th birthday wish to become a father, attended store opening party with William So and Mark Lui
Source : Ming Pao
Translated by Stephy Wephy @ http://asianfanatics.net

Yesterday Edmund Leung, William So and Mark Lui attended a brand's new store opening party. Edmund also publicly announced that his birthday wish is to become a father.

Tomorrow is Edmund's 38th birthday. He revealed that he has already made an appointment with his family members to eat crabs to celebrate his birthday. Besides ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Aaron Kwok no intention of getting married

shattered ♥ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:48:14 +0100

Aaron Kwok no intention of getting married
Source : Ming Pao
Translated by Stephy Wephy @ http://asianfanatics.net

During the event Aaron Kwok participated today, he shared his feelings about his charity visit to North Thailand earlier and appeal to the public to donate to the unfortunate kids there.

Aaron together with the children there live happily and harmoniously. Reporter asked if he have any plans of having any children? He said, because of seeing so many children, he knows there are a lot of ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Cheryl Yang Fan of Aaron Kwok ; Screams Upon Seeing Idol

cmiley — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:45:41 +0100

Cheryl Yang Fan of Aaron Kwok ; Screams Upon Seeing Idol

Source: YAM
Translated by Cmiley @ http://asianfanatics.net
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The Asia Pacific Film Festival was suspended for 2 years because of the financial tsunami. This year Taiwan is taking over. It will be held in Kaosiung county on Dec 17-20, sponsored by new amusement park �Big World of Meaning� for the ceremony venue. Cheryl Yang as an ambassador for the festival, will be setting ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Wang Lee Hom acts Man to earn money; commercial fees for this year more than a hundred million

Gibberish. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:32:29 +0100

Wang Lee Hom acts Man to earn money; commercial fees for this year more than a hundred million
Source : Liberty Times
translation by Gibberish. @ http://asianfanatics.net

To achieve his goal of secluding himself in November to focus on his new album and production of his new movie, Wang Lee Hom is involved with lots of commercials and commercial performances to pay his 'debt' to the company. Other than his surprising money-making ability, his physical health is even more ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Studying abroad for love; Jade Liu was a �Lover Lost in England�

hazel. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:54:21 +0100

Studying abroad for love; Jade Liu was a �Lover Lost in England�
Source: UDN
Translated by: hazel @ http://asianafanatics.net
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After last year�s full album, <我就是這樣 I Am Who I Am> , Jade Liu of China�s Super Girl fame will be releasing her new mini album <轉寄 Forward> on the 6th of this month. One of the new songs included is also a mirror of her feelings during her stay abroad in England.

The mini album includes three new ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Vanness Wu kissing other girls makes Ady An very jealous; wants to add oil together with Show Luo

doraemon♡JAY — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:54:34 +0100

Vanness Wu kissing other girls makes Ady An very jealous; wants to add oil together with Show Luo

Source: NOWnews
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

SETTV idol drama �Autumn�s Concerto� aired its 5th episode last Sunday, and it left a big impression on the audience. Besides making the audience tear up constantly, the ratings also did very well! On the 2nd, main leads Vanness Wu, Ady An, Tiffany Hsu & Chris Wu happily ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Jay Chou praises Lin Chi Ling: she is real perfection

doraemon♡JAY — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:52:53 +0100

Jay Chou praises Lin Chi Ling: she is real perfection

Source: UDN
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

Jay Chou & Lin Chi Ling's film 'The Treasure Hunter' (Ci Ling) will be released at the end of the year. Their intimate interactions between each other was displayed in the latest issue of Men's Uno. Jay Chou praised Lin Chi Ling: "She is real perfection."

In the interview & photoshoot, their body language was rich & full of tacit understanding. Jay ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Fans Praise Mizushima Hiro for Taking Care of His Wife

sparkles_n15 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:04:40 +0100

Fans Praise Mizushima Hiro for Taking Care of His Wife
Source: udn
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

Although busy with his new drama and soon-to-be-released photobook, popular Japanese star Mizushima Hiro cleared his hectic schedule to accompany his wife, Ayaka, to the hospital for checkups. It seems he's kept the promise he made when he first announced their marriage. In doing so, he has earned countless praises from his fans for being a 'doting husband'.

According to the ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Mayday, S.H.E and Fahrenheit will remain in Taipei to see in the new year, not rushing to other ...

Elvenstar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:17:03 +0100

Mayday, S.H.E and Fahrenheit will remain in Taipei to see in the new year, not rushing to other venues

Source China Times
Translated by Elvenstar @ http://asianfanatics.net

Mayday, S.H.E and Fahrenheit the 3 biggest groups in Taiwan, for this new year's eve will not be rushing around venues, they will remain in Taipei's city government plaza exclusively accompanying Taipei's citizens to see in the new year. As a result this has caused a ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Tony Sun kisses hot girl while lying in coffin; sent to hospital for abdominal pain

Snow0512 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:17:19 +0100

Tony Sun kisses hot girl while lying in coffin; sent to hospital for abdominal pain

Source: UDN
Translated by: Snow 0512 @ http://asianfanatics.net

It's up to you to believe or not. A few days after filming a scene lying in a coffin for his recent ghost series [Liao Zhai 3] in China, a very healthy Tony Sun Xie Zhi experienced pain in his abdomen all of a sudden, and was immediately sent to the hospital where it was discovered that he had kidney stones. He smiled ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Zai Zai & Mark Chao's advertisement showdown sparks popularity competition

doraemon♡JAY — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:24:26 +0100

Zai Zai & Mark Chao's advertisement showdown sparks popularity competition

Source: UDN
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

After competing at the Golden Bell Awards, 'ruffian' Vic Zhou (Zai Zai) & 'hero' Mark Chao are about to face off again! Recently, Zai Zai's camera advertisement was released on televison & online and even the MRT has displayed a huge billboard, making it difficult not to see. And as for Mark Chao who seemed to have disappeared for a while, his human ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Selina celebrates her 28th birthday in Shanghai; Hebe & Ella buy her a ...

doraemon♡JAY — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:03:58 +0100

Selina celebrates her 28th birthday in Shanghai; Hebe & Ella buy her a $40,000NT Chanel bag

Source: Next Media
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

S.H.E's Selina celebrated her 28th birthday in Shanghai last Saturday. That night, S.H.E also held a concert, and together with 35,000 fans, they sung 'Happy birthday' to Selina. Ella & Hebe specially stuck a S-shaped crystal underneath their left eye to celebrate. Selina laughed saying: "I've decided to use the earnings from this concert to buy myself a watch as a birthday present."
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Xiao Zhu Denies Mushroom Head is Copy of Lu Guang Zhong

cmiley — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:56:09 +0100

Xiao Zhu Denies Mushroom Head is Copy of Lu Guang Zhong

Source: YAM
Translated by Cmiley @ http://asianfanatics.net
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In CTS drama “Shanghai Sweetheart/Hai Pai Tian Xin”, Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) portrays (Lin Da Lang) a mushroom head, mean eyebrow look and scooped chin, because of the interesting “home boy” look; he’s favoured by advertising sponsors. To many others they think the image is from Lu Guang Zhong, on ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

SHINee's Jonghyun confirmed with Swine Flu.

K♡PanDA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:53:26 +0100

SHINee's Jonghyun confirmed with Swine Flu.
Source: [Daum TV]
Translated by: K♡PanDA @ http://asianfanatics.net/news/

Last night, it was confirmed that SHINee member Jonghyun is diagnosed with Swine Flu,
however is was said that his body condition is not that bad.

It was an Outbreak. In the last 2 days, Jonghyun was said to have symptoms of cold flu and therefore he went to the hospital to be examined. However the results revealed that the member is diagnosed with Swine Flu and is currently resting ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Korean Music Monthly Chart - October 2009

K♡PanDA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:17:06 +0100

Korean Music Monthly Chart - October 2009
Source: [Mnet]
Translated and Edited by: K♡PanDA @ http://asianfanatics.net/news/

*This weeks edition of Korean Music Charts will be based on charts hosted by MNET. Sorry!

(Caption: Promotional Picture of this year's MAMA Awards 2009, Votings are Currently open! Award Ceremony on 21st of November 2009)

This week's award winners on Various Music Programs:
(Thu) MNET Countdown!: Park Hyo Shin - After Love
(Fri) KBS Music Bank: Shinee - Ring Ding Dong
(Sun) SBS Inkigayo: Shinee - Ring ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Show Luo Gets Pimples, Rainie Yang Delays Period

endlessjoy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:03:31 +0100

Show Luo Gets Pimples, Rainie Yang Delays Period

Source: Sina
Translation: endlessjoy @ Asianfanatics.net

Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) and Rainie Yang’s idol drama <Hi My Sweetheart> received high ratings on its premiere. Yesterday during the celebration, the producer, Angie Chai, was asked if she has watched the competing drama, <Autumn’s Concerto>? This drama’s leading actor is Vanness Wu, the actor she helped to be famous from the start. She jokingly replied, saying that the drama’s picture seems uncivilized ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Jimmy Lin stepped on the brake before the finish line at the Race of Champions; missed his son ...

l_coco — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:56:06 +0100

translation by l_coco @ http://asianfanatics.net
source : sohu

A dramatic scene unveiled on the first day of the 2009 Race of Champions. In the Star Race, Jimmy Lin, who led all the way actually stepped on the brake and gave away the first place winner cup to the Olympic gold medalist Yang Ling. Jimmy disclosed at the interview after the race that he did it on purpose. �I hope to give the chance to someone else.�

As a part-time professional ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Arashi's Live Special Peaks at 29.8%

sparkles_n15 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:02:15 +0100

Arashi's Live Special Peaks at 29.8%
Japan Series Averages at 16.4%
Source: Yahoo! News
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

Japanese idol group Arashi held a three hour live special yesterday to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The special, which began at 7pm, was titled 'Odoroki no Arashi! The Century's Biggest Experiments! Impossible Feats SP and Miracle Experiments Live Broadcast!' (from NTV). According to numbers from video research, the average ratings from the Kanto region was at 23.5%, peaking at a ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Pregnancy Rumours Circulate for Toda Erika

sparkles_n15 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:11:40 +0100

Pregnancy Rumours Circulate for Toda Erika
Source: udn
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

Ever since Japanese actress Toda Erika and Kanjani8 member Murakami Shingo have been photographed together holding hands and kissing in public, their relationship has garnered a lot of attention in recent days. Rumours between the pair have escalated to the point that people are speculating Toda is pregnant, even before the two have tied the knot.

According to magazine Josei Seven, Toda and Murakami ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Joe Chen Qiao En might leave her company

meosles — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:48:16 +0100

Joe Chen Qiao En might leave her company
Source: ChinaTimes
Translated by meosles @ http://asianfanatics.net

Chen Qiao En is said to mind her being frozen by the company in the past. Sun De Rong said: "We did not freeze her, it's part of her education process."

Tony Sun’s band 5566 and Ming Dao’s 183 Club, has only 1 month left in their contract with J-Stars but all seven artistes haven’t renew their contracts. There are signs of a mass exodus. Fans petition Chen Qiao En to ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

2009 Golden Disk Awards Nominations List

K♡PanDA — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:17:54 +0100

2009 Golden Disk Awards Nominations List
Source: Golden Disk Awards 2009 Official Site
Translated by: K♡PanDA @ http://asianfanatics.net/forum

DISK BONSANG AWARD*
Super Junior - Sorry, Sorry
G-dragon - Heartbreaker
SG Wanna Be - Vol.6 - Gift
Lee Seung Chul - Mutopia
Drunken Tiger - Feel Ghood Muzik : The 8th Wonder
Seo Taiji - Atomos
Shin Hye Sung - Side 2: Keep Leaves
Bobby Kim - Love Chapter 1
Jo Sung Mo - Second Half
Jang GiHa and Faces - Living without special things�
Epik High ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Wang Xiao Di and three judges of the Golden Bell Awards will be meeting this Friday

Ocean168 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:31:06 +0100

Wang Xiao Di and three judges of the Golden Bell Awards will be meeting this Friday
Source: UDN
Translation: Ocean168 @ http://asianfanatics.net

Director Wang Xiao Di is protesting against the unfairness of the Golden Bell judges. And said that the judges job is not transparent and requested the Government Information Office to look into the judges’ credentials and related assessment data, and she was provided with five applicants’ tape gathered assessment data. Wang think that it is not sufficient to change the ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

KBS 2TV's '1 Night 2 Days' brings in high ratings reaching 38. ...

K♡PanDA — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:43:22 +0100

KBS 2TV's '1 Night 2 Days' brings in high ratings reaching 38.2% peaking at 44.6%.
Source: Daum TV
Translated by: K♡PanDA @ http://asianfanatics.net/forum

KBS 2TV's weekly night variety show '1 Night 2 Days' has once again broken its top ratings.

According to the ratings research company 'TNS Media Korea', The November 1 2009 broadcast of KBS 2TV 'Happy Sunday' Corner '1 Night 2 Days scored 38.22% of the audience said. Last week the show scored a rating of 32.76% and gained a figure of 4.5% this ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Blue Lan Zheng Long conquer the �Xin Sheng� overhead bridge ! Top models group brace ...

Ocean168 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:38 +0100

Blue Lan Zheng Long conquer the ‘Xin Sheng’ overhead bridge ! Top models group brace up in a row for the charity run
Source:Nownews
Translation: Ocean168 @ http://asianfanatics.net

Yesterday, the charity run held at the ‘Xin Sheng’ overhead bridge attracted many artistes to participate. Yilin Supermodel and a number of sportsman combined to form a team to partake in the charity run. And the Ambassador for charity, Blue Lan Zheng Long ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Joe Cheng crying out because of heat while going into the hot spring in Japan; frequently ...

LTabi♥ — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:16:52 +0100

Joe Cheng crying out because of heat while going into the hot spring in Japan; frequently showering with cold water
Source: Udn.com
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Zheng Yuan Chang is venturing into music industry, in the Ishikawa Japan photo shoot that was included in his EP as free gifts, it has included a lot of beautiful pictures and it has attracted the fans to have the desire to collect it. Being in the famous hot ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}

Charmaine Sheh and Kevin Cheng are not awkward to be competing on the same team

tdrama*addict — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:00:45 +0100

Charmaine Sheh and Kevin Cheng are not awkward to be competing on the same team

"Beyond The Realm Of Conscience" cast members attended promotion event, Kevin and Charmaine generously took photo together

Source: www.takungpao.com
translated by : tdrama*addict @ http://asianfanatics.net

Charmaine and Kevin's rumours from being together up until their breakup has always been of great concern. Yesterday, several cast members from "Beyond The Realm Of Conscience" attended "The fifth annual David Fu Tai Lam Charity Cup" where Charmaine and ..... _{(article cut to save bandwidth)}