Lee Wei to star in Monga tv series

Despite CTS' "花月艋舺" (roughly Moonlight Flowers Monga) previously being touted as the TV version of the 2010 hit film, "Monga", it seems that it will actually be an adaption of an extremely popular Taiwanese drama from 24 years ago, "花月正春風" (roughly Spring Breeze Through Moonlight Flowers.) It's been having a few casting problems, but the most recent news is that Li Wei will be picking up the baton along with female lead, Liang You Lin.The original screenplay of "Spring Breeze Through Moonlight Flowers" was written with such a brilliant underworld boss that he immediately became the dream lover of all Taiwanese housewives, back in the day.Lee...

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G.E.M Tang gets off beat when she dances, cries for help

Yesterday GEM Tang attended the Asia Games Show, where she was to play dancing games with fans. However, GEM was getting off beat as she danced and cried for help. Compared to the fan next to her, he was doing very well. Asked if she isn't adapted dancing? GEM laughed and said that she has recently been rehearsing for her new song and dance, getting better than before.GEM expressed she didn't give a Christmas gift to Yoga Lin, they don't keep in touch? GEM said: "This is for us to know, that is enough. (Broke up?) Regarding relationships, I really don't want to say too much, I just want to focus on my work."Source: Oriental DailyTranslator: ...

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Steven Ma gets swarmed, bruised and swollen fingers

The two series starring Steven Ma Ghost Writer and Links To Temptation did not get a broadcast period that gives people a good feeling and TVB does not give too much attention to them. However, Steven felt that the not so good broadcast period is not important. To be able to get good TV ratings during the 'ashes broadcast period', Steven will be even more proud. Steven felt that no matter what is done, there is always going to be losses and gains, it is enough to do best on own part. He believes that hardwork will definitely pay off. Ghost Writer got good response from Mainland audience, so this proves that many people know what's good and a...

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'Show Me the Happy' Rating Drops Again 'Show Me the Happy' Rating Drops Again

Is Christmas weekend the one to blame for bad ratings?Rating of TVB sitcom "Show Me the Happy" dropped again compared to the previous 23 points, receiving only 21 points last week. The series debuts with an average 24 points rating in the first week and once peak 25 points in the second week. However, perhaps due to the holiday season, ratings have be declining.It is rumored ratings dropped because Bernice Liu, who is one of the leads in the sitcom, has many negative news recently. Male lead of the sitcom Roger Kwok supports the actress, saying both things are not related."There are many things that affect ratings, like exams and long vacations,"...

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Edison Chen Hopes Everyone Can Forget the Past

Once said he will retire from showbiz indefinitely, Edison Chen has made his comeback this year. The singer continues his fashion business and is releasing a new album soon. He expresses he first need to forgive himself, then seeks forgiveness from the society, lastly from Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung.Thanks to his girlfriend Vincy's support, Edison is able to be himself again. He said: "She's a superwoman. We've been together for more than 4 years. Although she's younger than I'm, but she has mature thoughts. I learned a lot from her. Need to thank her for many things. (Plans to get married?) I thought of it. If it was 4 years ago, I would...

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Justin Lo tears up as he says goodbye to the HK Music Industry

Yesterday Justin Lo announced at his press conference that he'll be heading to Beijing in March 2011 to start his official development in Mainland. In the recent year, Justin has been surrounded by negative news, and in addition to meeting his Korean girlfriend residing in Beijing, he is starting his departure away from the Hong Kong music industry and into the Beijing market. Yesterday his record company, Gold Label held a press conference for him to announce his temporary hiatus in the HK music scene. As soon as Justin saw a group of fans who has always loved him, tears instantly came flowing out on his face. He charged off the stage embrace...

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Eason Chan big winner with 5.5 awards at Metro Radio Hits Music Awards

At tonight's Metro Radio Hits Music Award Presentation, 130 awards are to be given out. According to reliable sources, Eason Chan won 5.5 awards and is the big winner of the night. Hacken Lee won the "Asia Singer Award", but he is going to be absent. Joey Yung, Eason Chan, and Miriam Yeung won the "Hits Global Singers Award". The "Hits Male Singer Award" initially had 4 winners including Leo Ku, Hins Cheung, Justin Lo and Raymond Lam. Because Raymond has to attend his younger sister's wedding, he will be absent and loses the award! As for "Hits Female Singer Award" there is Denise Ho, Janice Vidal and Jade Kwan. The duo Twins won "Metro's Most...

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Wilber Pan Risks Hair Loss For New Look

Wilber Pan puts on a new futuristic look for his new album "808." Not afraid of hair loss, he allows white sprays on his hair and the whole process takes 2 hours. Then wearing a black fashionable goggle makes him cooler more mysterious and . Besides that, the singer is hang on wire for 4 hours to pose for promotion photos. He even has to do different poses in such difficult position.The name of Wilber's new album "808" contains different meaning. Not only it represents 80s hip hop style, the singer was also born on August, 1980 (1980.8). Matching the 8 pattern, his record company will also arranged to play a 15-second commercial on 8 different...

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Patty Hou Confirms Wedding in April

Patty Hou finally confirms she's getting married in April, 2011.The anchor-turned-actress got engaged earlier this year and plan to tie the knot in September. But it was postponed due to her grandma's illness. Now April of 2011 is the solid date for her big day. Exact location and date isn't confirmed; the actress/host only says the location would be outside of Taiwan and it would be a small wedding.The 33-year-old expresses she's not in rush to have babies and will think about it 2 years later.Being the former girlfriend of singer Jay Chou, Patty faces Jay-related questions often from reporters. She generously praised Jay's ex Jolin Tsai's concert...

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Whoohoo appears as special guest at Jolin's concert

Jolin Tsai completed her extravagant concert at the Taipei Arena from 24 to 25th. After all her hard work in preparing for the concerts, Jolin was moved to tears three times on the final night. She couldn’t stop her tears from flowing as she sang her KTV hit song, “Rewind”, and called out, “My goodness! I need some tissue.”Like her last concert, Jolin dazzled the audience with more difficult gymnastic moves. Her company even bought a hundred million dollar insurance in case of any accidents. Fortunately, Jolin completed her shows with perfection. On the second and third night, Jolin’s dog Whoohoo was the special guest; fans couldn’t help but...

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Van Ness Wu spotted with on-again, off-again girlfriend…again?

Stylish people are hard to miss, aren't they? The paparazzi team from Libertytimes was hard at work on Christmas day; they caught Van Ness Wu and his on-again, off-again girlfriend Arissa leaving the Taipei Airport together. The couple was said to have broken up back in September, but on the 25th, they were seen returning from Hong Kong on flight CX450 at around 11:41 am. Along with his assistant, they left in a black Mercedes before the two were dropped off at Wu’s home. According to the report, they spent Christmas Eve in Hong Kong before leaving for Taipei on the next day since he was due on the set of “Material Queen”. Van Ness Wu's manager...

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Sunny Chan's Son Doesn't Talk

Sunny Chan brought wife and his 3-year-old son to enjoy "Walking With Dinosaurs" last night. His son was kinda scared when he saw the dinosaur. Sunny said: "I brought him out on purpose, so he would be more lively. He doesn't talk much at home, only listen to teachers, eat breakfast, and sing. He talks often before, but not recently. Maybe because I talk too much that he doesn't have a chance to talk." Whether he would allow his son to enter the showbiz, he said he won't think about it on purpose. The actor likes kids a lot and he plans to go for another kid within the next year or two.Source: MingpaoTranslation: Kay's Entertainm...

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Mingpao Interview: ‘Golden’ scriptwriter Cheung Wah Biu loses faith in TVB

Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang both repeated their TV King and Queen wins at the Anniversary Awards this year, however the one ‘blemish’ in an otherwise perfect night was that their series "No Regrets" did not win Best Series. Unfortunately, there would not be another chance to win for "No Regrets" scriptwriter Cheung Wah Biu, as he has already left TVB and will be starting his new job in Taiwan with Jimmy Lai’s Next TV. The week of the Anniversary Awards, Cheung Wah Biu purposefully made a trip back to Hong Kong (from Taiwan) to be there as his former employer passes out their yearly ‘report cards’, still feeling ‘connected’ somehow.After all, Wah...

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Denise Ho went deaf caring less about fans calling out for Joey Yung

Denise Ho's first of 4 shows HOCC HOMECOMING LIVE 2010 concert kicked off last night at Wan Chai House. The atmosphere was very lively as many entertainment circle friends went to support her including Liza Wang, Anthony Wong and Wyman Wong. Though Joey Yung wasn't seen at the concert, but Denise clearly started her concert the Joey way. Every show she will sing different songs. Besides singing, her own Cantonese and Mandarin songs, Denise also sang Taiwanese Pop Queen Jeannie Hsieh's electronic song Beep Beep Beep. For the holidays, Denise also sang several Christmas songs, afterwards she said: "Thinking about Christmas songs, reminds me of...

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Selena Li will not choose a magician as a boyfriend

Yesterday afternoon, Selena Li was dressed in a sexy strapped dress to attend the "BLING Snow Dream Christmas --- Dream Flashing Magic Show" event. She served as the assistant to magician Louis Yan. Selena said that there have been lots of guys who performed magic for her, she also does not really like guys doing that because then he will not treat her well. Yesterday night was Christmas Eve, she invited a group of male and female friends to celebrated. Is she taking the opportunity to meet a guy? She smiled and said that she won't do it purposely, but she is very willing to meet new friends. She hopes to find a boyfriend in the upcoming new...

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Jolin Tsai Flirts With Vivan Dawson At Concert

Jolin Tsai's "2010 myself Concert" at Taipei Arena held its last show and new beau Vivian Dawson finally appeared to support girlfriend. But to avoid excessive attention, he did not entered the venue at the VIP entry and watched the show in low profile.Knowing new beau is here, Jolin sent a sweet message to him when singing "Real Man." She did not say anything when singing "Real Man" in the first two shows but last night she added: "Where's my real man?" It seems the dancing queen was openly flirting with her new boyfriend at her concert.Last night was the final show and everyone was emotional. When singing "Rewind" written by ex Jay Chou, Jolin...

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Mike He's Birthday Wish is to Have a Girlfriend

Mike He is celebrating his 27th birthday on December 28 and his fans held an early celebration party for him on the 25th. His good friend Dylan Kuo made a special appearance and brought a bottle of aged wine for him, signifying their friendship is long-lasting ["jiu" is the homophones of alcohol and long].Been single for 4-5 years, the Taiwanese idol's birthday wish is to have a girlfriend. He dated a gril several years before but their relationship ended after he went to film in Mainland. As for his requirements for girlfriend, he hopes she can understand him and it is okay if she works in the showbiz: "I'll admit it if I got photographed, but...

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Ady An is willing to lose everything for love?

In contrast to her fragile and pitiful character in “Autumn’s Concerto”, Ady An is an outgoing and generous person in real life, surrounded by a group of friends. Ady rarely talks about her family, but she revealed to Appledaily that she was raised in a single-parent family. She and her mom stopped seeing each other when she was very little, and she was raised in a strict manner by her dad and step-mom. She recalls that her dad had once threatened her boyfriend to take her to the obstetrics and gynecology department to ensure her virginity; she was even forbid of going to school at the time. The experience greatly affected her perspective on...

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Aimee Chan not after Moses Chan in order to avoid "incests"

Yesterday Aimee Chan attended a shopping mall event and was very welcomed by the children there. One of the boys wouldn't let go of her hand, making a very funny scene. When speaking of Christmas, Aimee said that she spent it at work, but on Christmas Eve she took some time out to spend with her father who made a special trip back to HK from Canada to celebrate with her. Although she spent Christmas at work, Aimee expressed that it was very enjoyable: "We exchanged gifts at the recording studio. I hope to continue to have jobs in the new year, that's what called good luck." Also, it was said that after Moses Chan and Bernice Liu broke up, Moses...

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ATV gives up on HK$3 million TV rating report fees annually in 2011

In order to avoid the embarrassment of getting zero TV ratings again, ATV has opted out of 'buying misery' and gave up on paying a fee to get TV rating reports starting January 1, 2011. The TV rating reports were initially the responsibility of TVB, ATV and a group of advertisement companies. The TV rating reports not only provides feedback on series and other TV productions, but also serves as a voting source for advertisers to who they will sell their Ads to. As TVB dominates the majority of the TV rating report fees, ATV is responsible for HK$3 million annually. ATV CEO (Yip Ka Bo) admitted to the news, he explained: "Nowadays, majority of...

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Joyce Cheng clarifies misunderstanding, Lydia Shum did not do drugs

Earlier Joyce Cheng exposed that her late mother Lydia Shum had tried doing drugs before, but yesterday afternoon when she was at a Citywalk event, she clarified there was a verbal misunderstanding. She stressed that her mother does not have a habit of doing drugs. Reporters pursued and asked her about her mother doing drugs. Joyce said: "I'm fortunate that you all are asking me the question again. I wanted to say that it is really shocking, the reports said I exposed my mom does drugs. I really want to clarify that she does not have a habit of doing drugs, absolutely no such thing, it is a verbal misunderstanding. I was very unhappy about this...

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