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taiwanZai Zai frustrated with Golden Bell: Might leave entertainment circle to become a cowboy
Wednesday November 4, 2009 China
Zai Zai frustrated with Golden Bell: Might leave entertainment circle to become a cowboy
original source: http://ent.mop.com/star/3077381.shtml
translated by minchong92 @ http://asianfanatics.net
After Zai Zai’s “non-appearance” at Taiwan’s Golden Bell Awards’ after party, he has finally shared his thoughts on this incident. Zai Zai indicated that he never thought that he would win “Best Actor” and even laughed that in the future, he won’t be in the entertainment circle anymore. Instead, he will go and become a nightclub cowboy!
This year, Taiwan’s Golden Bell Awards was accused of revealing the results before the ceremony. Apparently, Mark Chao won the “Best Actor” award with the help of his father’s affiliates. Zai Zai, who had been widely predicted to win, left without an award.
While Taiwanese media has joined in revealing this injustice, Zai Zai expressed for the very first time: “I was hoping for Zhang Shi to win. Only my prediction did not prove to be true. But it doesn’t really matter. I didn’t think I would win. So why is the focus put on [Ruffian Hero]’s two actors? There is no reason to have so many ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Xu Xi Yuan in choosing mate : first condition is mature
Saturday November 21, 2009 Hong Kong
Xu Xi Yuan in choosing mate : first condition is mature
Source : on.cc
translated by little bee @ http://asianafanatics.net
DaS (Xu Xi Yuan ) attended Suisse Programme (a product she endorses) Asian first Beauty specialty store opening. Not fearing the cold weather, she arrived in a low cut dress. The event especially organised a brand car to drive her to the place, but she almost revealed her underwear as she got out of it. DaS was quite smart, she offered the new shop's boss a giant wind mill, to mean her best wishes and for good luck.
DaS expressed that this year, she did many openings and other endorsement jobs, however she wouldn't reward herself but buy gifts for her family instead, like toys and clothes. She hopes she can endorse for a car brand next. About her almost revealing too much while getting out of the car, she laughed and said she was quite anxious as the car was quite big and she feared she wouldn't be able to ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Former love rivals Patty Hou and Jolin Tsai forced to work together
Saturday November 21, 2009 Taiwan
Former love rivals Patty Hou and Jolin Tsai forced to work together
Source : Yahoo News
Former love rivals, Taiwanese television host Patty Hou and singer-actress Jolin Tsai cross paths once again as the former joins the latter as 7-Eleven's latest ambassador. Patty and Mayday vocalist Ah Xin will play a couple in a series of advertisements for 7-Eleven. Although Jolin is no longer the sole ambassador, her contract with 7-Eleven still out wins Patty's takings by at least more than once. Jolin's earnings amount to NT8 million (S$400,000).
Both Jolin and Patty previously dated Taiwanese pop-idol Jay Chou. It was rumoured that Patty was the one who came between Jolin and Jay. Since then, Patty and Jolin have avoided each other in terms of work and appearances. However, the former rivals are forced to meet again thanks to this campaign.
As 7-Eleven's ambassador, Jolin has anchored many of their major ad campaigns and products. Therefore, it came as a surprise when Patty was chosen to front the new ads.
7-Eleven's public relations officer explained, "This is because the pairing up between Ah Xin and Patty ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Shu Qi turns down Zhang Ziyi film because of nude scene
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Shu Qi turns down Zhang Ziyi film because of nude scene
Source : Channel News Asia
HONG KONG: Taiwanese actress Shu Qi has turned down a role in Chinese star Zhang Ziyi's English movie "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan".
Based on a novel by Lisa See, "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" is jointly produced by Zhang, Wendy Deng, wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Florence Sloan, wife of MGM chairman Harry Sloan, and also stars the Chinese actress.
The movie tells a story about a community of women with bound feet living in a remote Hunan province seeking companionship from one another. As they developed close friendships, the women developed a secretive Nu Shu language as a form of communication and to keep their secrets from the men.
In the film, Snow Flower, who was supposed to be played by Shu Qi, develops a lifelong friendship with Lily (Zhang) and there is a nude scene which shows them writing on each other's chest in the Nu Shu.
Though baring all is nothing new to Shu Qi, a former soft-porn actress, she reportedly ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Top 10 Mandarin Albums (November 13 - November 19)
Saturday November 21, 2009 Taiwan
Top 10 Mandarin Albums (November 13 - November 19)
Source: G-Music
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net
1. Jam Hsiao (蕭敬騰) and 'LOVE Moments' (愛的時刻自選輯) with 20.47% sales (NEW!)
2. Landy Wen (溫嵐) and 'Dancing Queen' with 14.83% sales
3. Elva Hsiao (蕭亞軒) and 'Diamond Candy' (鑽石糖) with 10.09% sales
4. Genie Chuo (卓文萱) and '【1+1】Play n Fun' with 5.85% sales
5. Yoga Lin (林宥嘉) and 'Senses Around' (感官／世界) with 4.72% sales
6. Jade Liu (劉力揚) and 'Forward' (轉寄劉力揚) with 4.62% sales
7. Ding Dang (丁噹) and ‘Night Cat’ (夜貓) with 3.92% sales
8. Yao Yao (瑤瑤) and ‘Free Love’ (愛的抱抱) with 2.09% sales
9. Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) and 'Seven Days' (七天) with 1.72% sales
10. 1976 and 'LIFE or LIVE' (不合時宜) with 1.58% sales
Album chart compiled from G-Music based on retail sales
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PChome Travel - Zhang Yun Jing's 361° perspectives on Tokyo
Tuesday November 10, 2009 Taiwan
PChome Travel - Zhang Yun Jing's 361° perspectives on Tokyo
original source: PChome News
translated by minchong92 @ http://asianfanatics.net and @ http://jingcastle.forumotion.net
credit to jbin for posting @ ZYJ's Gold Typhoon EMI forum
Following the well received release of ZYJ’s first album, [Unprecedented], katebook Publishing Co. saw her high popularity and enthusiasm towards creative work and decided to invite her to publish a book. Jing traveled far to Tokyo to select contents for the new book. On 11/18, her first written work [One Person’s Tokyo/Dong Jing, ZYJ 361 Degrees] will be released. In just two days of preorder sales, 3000 books have been sold.
During her photoshoots in Tokyo, Jing had a “foreign romance”. When she went to Tokyo’s famed Sensoji Temple, she met a cute three-year old boy on the way. ZYJ even knelt in front of the toddler in order to ask his hand in marriage. But because of the language barrier, she didn’t know what to do in her embarrassment. All the staff workers on the scene cracked up when seeing this confession ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Show Luo and Rainie Yang Secretly Runs Away, Visiting New York and Singing Together
Saturday November 21, 2009 Taiwan
Show Luo and Rainie Yang Secretly Runs Away, Visiting New York and Singing Together
Source: Liberty Times
Translation: endlessjoy @ Asianfanatics.net
Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) and Rainie Yang are “happy enemies.” Three years ago, the two went to the USA to sing for a concert, and at the time, they were in bad terms with each other, treating each other like air. However, everything has changed, Show will perform in the US on the 26th, and he invited Rainie to be the guest performer. Air became “partner.”
Even though Show and Rainie are from the same [management] company, they were in bad terms with each other. It started with Show’s [rumor] ex-girlfriend, Makiyo, creating some misunderstandings while transferring words between the two. In addition, after Rainie broke up with Ben, Show supported his friend, Ben, which in turn deepened the issue between the two. Both of them were continuously in a cold war situation.
After their managers’ efforts in resolving the issue between the two, and in addition, their collaboration in the new drama, <Hi My Sweetheart>, the story had a turn. “Enemies to ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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“Sweetheart” Attacks the Chest; Wet Piggy Strikes Out Bulging ----- Lee Wei Follows Rescue Mouth to Mouth, Very Generous
Saturday November 21, 2009 Taiwan
“Sweetheart” Attacks the Chest; Wet Piggy Strikes Out Bulging ----- Lee Wei Follows Rescue Mouth to Mouth, Very Generous
Source: Liberty Times
Translation: endlessjoy @ Asianfanatics.net
Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) and Rainie Yang is filming CTS idol drama <Hi My Sweetheart>, and as the filming gets closer to an end, their relationship is getting closer and topics for discussion is getting spicier. Yesterday, this drama filmed a scene of Show in the water and Rainie bravely rescues him. In the urgent situation, she held onto Show’s right chest; her hands even moved around his nipples. Rainie said, “Ah, it’s very bulgy, very hard!” However, she later explained that it’s due to the cold water.
<Hi My Sweetheart> was in Zhu Dong to film a scene of Show in the water and Rainie jumps in to rescue him. Show admits that he has mysophobia. The lake’s water looks clear but has an extremely foul odor. He is like taking a bath in dirty water, and because when he fell in he had a couple gulps of water, he ended up throwing up after coming back on ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Xiao Zhu helps his mother celebrate her birthday by spending over $1 Million NT on a worldwide trip
Saturday November 21, 2009 Taiwan
Xiao Zhu helps his mother celebrate her birthday by spending over $1 Million NT on a worldwide trip
Source China Times
Translated by Elvenstar @ http://asianfanatics.net
Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) planned out a 21 day worldwide trip to help celebrate his mother's 51st birthday. During the 20 day visit she pleaded that she would not be able to speak English and would get lost, insisting that she would rather not go out of the country to have fun, laughing he said "you save all your money, but in the end you will leave it all to me, I don't need it!". In the end he suggested "An exclusive tour guide, spending money for each country and also accompanying her to play in Hawaii" with the 3 criteria she finally agreed, it is estimated the around the world trip will cost close to $1 Million NT, showing that he really is a filial son.
Before going to dance practice last night, Xiao Zhu met with his mother to celebrate her birthday by eating Japanese cuisine, because he has been busy shooting his drama "Hi My ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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As 2009 comes to an end, which of biggest names in Mandopop will pocket the most earnings?
Friday November 20, 2009 Taiwan/Singapore
As 2009 comes to an end, which of biggest names in Mandopop will pocket the most earnings? 
Source : MediaCorp TV
With the year drawing to an end, it is also time for singers to earn their last and usually biggest ‘ang-bao’ (‘red packet’) for the year at the annual countdown parties. By estimation, the most lucrative deal will be the countdown performance in Shanghai, with popular Taiwanese singer Show Luo earning a whopping NT5 million (about $250,000). Show’s good friend, Jolin Tsai, may be missing out on the annual countdown but is definitely not losing out on earnings. She will be performing at “Hennessy Night” on the night before the countdown, and will be raking in NT8 million (about $400,000).
Show’s increasing popularity is opening more doors for him. The singer-actor is slated for the final performance before the countdown. Lasting for 40 minutes, Show will be performing a total of 10 songs, thus earning a total of NT5 million ($250,000).
Taiwanese singers David Tao and Kenji Wu will be performing in Shenzhen, and ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Hot bed scenes coming one after another; Tammy Chen is very nervous
Thursday November 19, 2009 Taiwan
Hot bed scenes coming one after another; Tammy Chen is very nervous
Source: Nownews
Translation by minivicki @ http://asianfanatics.net
SETTV drama produced by Wang Pei Hua has finally began filming (the second time) on the 18th, after being through much troubles. The male and female lead Wang You Sheng and Tammy Chen Yi Rong showed up in their wedding outfits and the main cast had full attendance. Faced with numerous bed scenes in the drama, Tammy expressed her nervousness "I was shocked by the numerous bed scenes in the script." You Sheng promised her that "I'll try to be careful." though.
This drama was originally titled "Lucky Day" but the director got snatched away and the male lead quit. Thus, to change their luck, the title was changed to "Divorce March" which was criticised to be too old-fashion sounding. The television company thus started a poll and finalized the drama title as
"第二回合我愛你 (Second Round of I Love You)"
The SETTV drama which is produced by Wang Pei Hua finally held another ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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More than 400 Taiwanese artistes on tax man's 'wanted list'
Thursday November 18, 2009 Taiwan
More than 400 Taiwanese artistes on tax man's 'wanted list'
TAIPEI: Taiwanese tax authorities are coming down hard on celebrities as more than 400 artistes are being investigated for tax evasion this year.
Those on the 'wanted list' include hosts Barbie Hsu and Dee Hsu, as well as actresses Cheryl Yang and Joe Chen, who are among the top earners in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.
This isn't the first time a massive tax evasion investigation has been launched. Mando-pop singer Zhang Hui Mei and host Jacky Wu were previously in trouble with the tax man. In such cases, the artistes will either try to settle the issue amicably or go to court.
Last year, the Hsu sisters won their case against the authorities and they are hoping history will repeat itself.
The sisters have been told to cough up 40 million Taiwan dollars (S$2 million) in outstanding taxes this year and they will take their case to court once again after failing to reach an agreement with authorities.
Other celebrities such as supermodel Lin Chiling and host Kevin Tsai, ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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KangXi Festival's Beijing stop cancelled, Ticket sales temporarily suspended
Thursday November 19, 2009 China/Taiwan
KangXi Festival's Beijing stop cancelled, Ticket sales temporarily suspended
Source: CpopAccess
translation by MoonlightD @ http://www.cpopaccess.com/ & http://asianfanatics.net
KangXi Festival Beijing stop concert poster
The news of Beijing stop of "KangXi Festival" concert, originally scheduled for November 28th, being cancelled has just be revealed. Some online ticket vendors have already put out a "Informed of temporary halt of ticket sales for Beijing stop of the 2009 KangXi Festival Nationwide Concert Tour" notice. Recently, Mainland venues for the concert have been losing money. The Hangzhou stop was even at a deficit of millions of RMBs. As of now, the reason for the cancellation of the Beijing stop is still unclear.
"Hot wife" Xiao S always gets to the meat and bones when speaking, never avoiding taboos. Opinions of her vary greatly, however, the show she hosts for Cai Kang Yong, KangXi Lai Le has always received positive feedback from the audience. So much so that it has even come to the Mainland from Taiwan.
The two of them, Xiao S and Cai Kang Yong, have hosted four KangXi Festival concerts in Mainland this year in a ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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F.I.R.’s Faye and Real to Mutiny; Kicking Ian Out the Door
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Taiwan
F.I.R.’s Faye and Real to Mutiny; Kicking Ian Out the Door
Source: CpopAccess
Growing rumors of discord between Faye and Real with their leader Ian. New rumors suggest that Ian will be expelled from the band to protect its image.
Popular Taiwanese band F.I.R. has long been rumored that they will be breaking up. With the release of a new album in December, and the recent two-timing scandal, their record company has decided to “Fire” band leader Ian Chen to protect the band’s image.
Rumors of discord have circulated over the years ever since F.I.R.’s debut. It was said that Ian’s serious attitude and high expectations have caused tension with his pupils. Adding to the fact that Faye and Real are a real-life couple, the band’s impending break up has been well known within the industry.
The fuse for this breakup is said to be Ian’s two-timing scandal. There were photos in a local magazine that showed him “going to a hotel before returning home, meeting with two women in one night.” Ian was furious as Faye and Real were suspected of tipping off the ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Jacky Wu Plans to File Lawsuit against Magazine
Tuesday November 17, 2009 Taiwan
Jacky Wu Plans to File Lawsuit against Magazine
Taiwan's "king of entertainment" Jacky Wu plans to sue the local China Times Weekly (CTW) magazine for allegedly misreporting that he borrowed 500 million New Taiwan dollars, or about 15.6 million U.S. dollars from illegal money lenders.
A report on the website Sina.com said the TV host held a press conference with his lawyer on Tuesday before taping one of his variety shows. At the conference, Wu demanded that CTW issue a correction within three days.
Wu has signed a petition for redress and is ready to submit it to the court at any time, his lawyer said. But the compensation amount has yet to be determined based on the outcome of the matter. Wu would donate all money awarded to charities, his lawyer said.
CTW reported in its Nov. 13 issue that Wu had to borrow money to solve financial problems at H&T Electronics Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, where he is chairman of the board. But Wu indicated that the company's capital amounted to 10.9 million ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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