[NEWS] Big Bang dances early in the morning for Japan

Big Bang had to get up early in the morning to perform for its Japanese fans.An online community recently had a video posted under the title ‘7:00 a.m., Big Bang dances’. The video was from the April 4 broadcast of Fuji TV’s Mezamashi. (Watch video here.)On the day of the broadcast, Big Bang had to deliver a splendid performance and perfect vocals early in the morning. Daesung especially stood out by approaching a male anchor to ask him to ‘put your hands up’.After the performance, Big Bang said, “All of the members are happy that they’re on the show, but they’re still sleepy because it’s early in the morning.” The MCs also joked, “You’re sleepy...

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[NEWS] Shinhwa members compare themselves to Big Bang and other idol groups

Shinhwa may have 14 years of idol group experience under its belt, but the members admit there are some things the second generation boy bands simply do better.The Shinhwa members were guests on the April 5 open studio broadcast of Mnet’s Wide Entertainment News, where they were asked how they thought the group compared to the younger boy bands in terms of beastliness, dance synchronization, unconventional performance concepts and even in the members’ confidence in going nude.During the ‘Shinhwa Up & Down’ segment of the show, the members were first asked to put their thumbs up if they thought they overflowed with more ‘beastly idol hormones’...

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[NEWS] JYJ gets media mentions in South America!

JYJ is as popular as ever in South America, this time snagging positive reviews from two of the continent’s well-known media outlets.According to CJeS Entertainment on April 4, the band was mentioned on the Brazilian Web site of Billboard.com as well as in a Peruvian daily newspaper, El Comercio.The Brazilian counterpart of the U.S music charts website Billboard.com featured special coverage of the Korean boy band on March 28.“Despite being from a land a far, the three members brought South America to a standstill when they toured Chile and Peru in early March”, the site raved.Meanwhile, El Comercio reported on March...

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Pregnant Mimi Lo performs in 2 night concert: "Baby, Hang In There!"

Mimi Lo held the first of two shows to her concert ????SING???? at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai yesterday. Many artists went to support her including Felix Wong, Jessica Hsuan, Maggie Cheung, Kenix Kwok and husband Frankie Lam, Teresa Mo and her husband, Evergreen Mak, Carlos Ng, John Chiang, and more. Although Mimi is already two months pregnant, she still went on stage to perform as usual. The first song she performed, was the song that got her famous Challenger ???, but during the song Mimi appeared very excited, having wide smiles on her face and waved to audience: "I finally have my own concert. Did you all just finished praying up...

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Tony Leung Ka Fai and Angelababy duel at Beijing subway station

The Stephen Fung Tak Lun directed, Chen Kuo-Fu produced, Sammo Hung Kam Bo action choreographed film TAI CHI 0 although will not open until the end of the year has already begun its promotion. The first shot was at the Beijing subway station with the most traffic flow, Guomao Station. Five giant sized posters included Tony Leung Ka Fai as Chen Changxing, Angelababy as Chen Yuniang, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Fang Zijing, Feng Shaofeng as Chen Zaiyang and a mysterious Tai Chi master were on display. The film even created the first 45 degree trailer, in which two important actors Shu Qi and Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) could be seen.Source: MingpaoTranslated...

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Peter Chan critiques Andy Lau's acting

Peter Chan Ho Sun in his new autobiography MY WAY critiqued the acting of Andy Lau Tak Wa, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Jacky Cheung Hok Yau. He described Wa Jai's acting as "McDonald's hamburger" for general public consumption, everyone can accept it but it is no gourmet. Wa Jai spent 20 years to convincing people who did not believe in or like him to become the show business model of success.Chan Ho Sun described Wai Jai to resemble Robert DeNiro. After finding a successful acting method, he kept repeating his successful acting method. Tsang Chi Wai's acting was good but could very easily be over (excessive); Cheung Hok Yau's...

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Andrew Lau celebrates his birthday with Young and Dangerous

April 6 was director Andrew Lau Wai Keung's 52nd birthday. That night, his YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI) stars Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Jason Chu Wing Tong, Anthony Wong Chau Sun and Francis Ng Chun Yu celebrated with him.Lau Wai Keung once said that he would like to remake YOUNG AND DANGEROUS with the old team, but now he has changed his mind. "Let the kids make it, I am busy now with THE GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI)'s post production. Hopefully it will be completed soon." Lau Wai Keung's birthday wish was for everyone to be healthy.Source: MingpaoTranslated by: hktop...

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Julian Cheung does not avoid sex education with his son

The film SUNNY two nights ago held a Hong Kong premiere and attracted many industry insiders. Irene Wan Bik Ha and Julian Cheung Chi Lam both "left" their families and came with assistants.Wan Bik Ha due to the new film postponing its production start would go to Macau with friends on this Easter holiday.An avid film viewer, Cheung Chi Lam said that he supported recent hits A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH), LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING) and NIGHTFALL (DAI JUI BO). He was even happier to see Hong Kong film's return and hoped this phenomenon would endure until July or August when his film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG) will be released...

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Wu Fung almost walked into a hole on stage, Leon Lai embraces reassuring him

Wu Fung celebrated his 80th birthday by opening a show at Hong Kong Coliseum. Several of his god sons and daughters including Sandy Lam, George Lam, Nick Cheung and many more were guest performers. Leon Lai made a special appearance despite being ill. Wu Fung is quite popular as it was a full house last night. His god sons and daughters, as well as his three grand daughters all went on stage to perform. Among them, Film King Nick Cheung was the funniest as he pretended to be his god father. Wu Fung exposed both of their wives are called "Wing Ho" (referring to Esther Kwan). Then the rising platform was lowered to allow Sandy Lam to get on stage,...

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HK media: Andy to apply leave from wife to attend HKFA ceremony

The 31st Hong Kong Films Awards will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 15 April, since the day where the nominee list had been announced, it resulted several number of movie fans to “spitting at the list”, meanwhile when the nominees photographs were revealed, what’s puzzling is the entourage of Let The Bullets Fly which has 13 nominations was absent, not only Best Actor nominees Jiang Wen and Ge You, even Best Supporting Actress nominee Carina Lau did not appear in the group photo. In comparison, the nominees from A Simple Life were all at the center positions in the group photo, it seems that A Simple Life will be winning awards.Different...

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[news] Yoo Ah In and Hyuna of 4minute get's steamy hot for High Cut Magazine

Actor Yoo Ah In of "Fashion King" and 4minute of Hyuna are the "troublemaker" couple for the latest volume of fashion magazine High Cut. Recently, a couple of photo's from the photo shoot were revealed online showing a glimpse on the two teaming up for the magazine.On the photo's, you can see the two holding hands, lying down on the couch and on the floor with a sexy and charismatic atmosphere. During the photo shoot, the photographer and staff complimented the two that they both were able to grasp the concept of the shoot very fast. At first the two were shy for they have to pose as a couple however the two did well in the end. Check out more...

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[NEWS] Sandara Park likes Won Bin!

Group 2NE1's Sandara Park has openly showed her interest with actor Won Bin.SBS TV’s “Strong Heart” broadcasted the second installment of their “YG Special,” on the evening of the 3rd, where YG Entertainment artists appeared in the broadcast.Throughout the broadcast, Sandara Park showed an interest in dating. But whenMC Lee Seunggi asked, “So you’re not dating anyone right now?” Sandara Parkreadily replied, “No, of course not.” He continued to say, “Surely there’s some man there you’d want to date,” but she replied, “There’s really none, I wish I liked someone,” she replied shyly, envoking laughter.When...

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YG Entertainment takes in Yuna Kim

5 Apr – It was reported that "Superstar K3" contestant Yuna Kim has been absorbed into YG Entertainment to become their new trainee. According to YGunited website, an official revealed, "After being eliminated from "Superstar K3", it was made known that Kim joined YG Entertainment as a trainee. She's determined to become a singer in Korea, and despite having received love calls from other companies, she rejected them all for YG." The official went on to explain, "Yuna Kim's Korean is still not fluent yet so she was unfortunately eliminated for forgetting the lyrics in the middle of her audition. Considering that she is now under the training...

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Shaw JCube IMAX opens!

5 Apr – Shaw Theatres Singapore have officially launched their second digital IMAX theatre at JCube Entertainment Complex in Jurong East today, following the successful introduction of their first IMAX theatre in the landmark Shaw Lido on Orchard Road last May. Their newest addition was confirmed to be officially known as Shaw Theatres JCube IMAX. To commemorate their launch, the company had promotional giveaways of 1000 movie tickets in the days leading up to 5 April, boasting a movie lineup of recent blockbusters and foreign films like "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1", "Step Up 3 (3D)", "Legendary Amazons", "Romancing In Thin Air",...

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Annie Liu seriously draws the line with Kevin Cheng

Annie Liu, Chilam Cheung and director Patrick Kong attended the ending-of-filming celebration for new film Natural Born Lovers ?????. During the interview, Annie expressed without hesitation that it is impossible to develop a relationship with rumored boyfriend Kevin Cheng, she said: "I hereby clarify that nothing happened between Kevin and I. I say without holding anything back that Kevin and I have not developed anything nor will there be any possibility. The reports earlier, I feel like I was accused." Annie also denied she's drawing the line with Kevin because he's got a new love interest: "I have limited understanding of him and I don't...

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Mimi Lo announces that she is 2 months pregnant

Mimi Lo announced that she's two months pregnant with her husband Power Chan's child. She expressed perhaps its because she's initally too thin, so her stomach is already slightly swelling up. She laughed: "Right now I get hungry very fast. In the past, after I eat my stomach bulges up, but then it would shrink back. Now, it doesn't know how to shrink back anymore, haha." Mimi is considered in the first stage of pregnancy, and is often feeling tight and wants to vomit. She said: "Yesterday I was in the middle of practicing my singing, and just couldn't hold it. I hope when I get on stage, I'll be able to withstand it. I'll try as best as I could...

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Andy and Deanie took centre stage in HKFA group photo

The 31st Hong Kong Films Awards will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 15 April, a press conference was held yesterday. The nominees group photograph was revealed, Deanie Ip, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Shiga Lin and Karena Ng Chin-yu were invited to unveil this year’s special magazine.In the group photo, the multiple award winning film – A Simple Life’s Andy Lau and Deanie were the highlight of the photo as both hot favorites showed off their ‘Chok’ look at the front row, occupying the center position, seated beside both of them were fellow Best Actor and Actress nominees Tang Wei, Shu Qi, Lau Ching Wan, Zhou Xun, Gao Yuanyuan, only Best Supporting...

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Miriam Yeung pokes fun at Shawn Yue's feminine performance

Linda Wong, Shawn Yue and Pang Ho Cheung demonstrate classic moves from the music videoThe film LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING) after five days in release already made 10 million at the box office. The film company immediately held a celebration two nights ago. Aside from the pregnant lead actress Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, other attendees included lead actor Shawn Yue Man Lok, director Pang Ho Cheung, boss Peter Lam Kin Ngok, Linda Wong Hing Ping, Isabel Chan Yat Ning, June Lam Siu Ha and Jim Chim Sui Man. Ah Lok's parody of Wong Hing Ping's DON'T ASK WHO I AM music video is spreading like a wild fire online. A music video duel between Wong...

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DSP Boyz to be revealed on 28 April

4 Apr – DSP Media, home to stars such as Sechs Kies, KARA and Rainbow, is revealed to be in preparation to introduce a seven member male idol group this month. According to Korea.com, the agency released a statement today and announced that they will unveil their new idol group through MBC's upcoming reality show "Making the Star - DSP BOYZ" that will air starting on 28 April. The group is set to officially debut in May, but representatives confirmed that they will reveal more information on the members through the reality show and teaser videos. The agency also released the first video teaser for the group's upcoming reality show through their...

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New group 7.9.4.2 to release debut single in April

4 Apr – It was revealed that entertainment agency, Contents Storage Company is preparing the debut of four member group "7.9.4.2" (pronounced Chilgusai, or CGSE). According to Dkpopnews website, the four members have already been cast in the Korea-Indonesia collaborative drama "I Love You..." ahead of its debut. The group's members, leader Yoo Haen-ghoon, Jo Hoon, Lim Jong-hyun and Kim Eung-joo will appear as the drama's "F4" boys, much alike those from popular Japanese manga "Hana Yori Dango". It was reported that the group are expected to release their first single "I'll Be Popular" on 12 April and a song from that single will be used as an...

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F.Cuz reveals one of the two new members

4 Apr – Boy group F.Cuz has officially revealed one of its two new members through a video on their official YouTube channel, Allkpop website reported. F.Cuz is currently preparing for their long-awaited comeback after being away from Korea since the release of "Gorgeous" back in November 2010. In addition, they have also added two members to its three member line-up after one of their original member, LeeU decided to leave the group early last year. In the YouTube video, the new member, Rae-hyun, was shown giving a brief intro, followed by a short singing performance to show off his vocal talents through Ra.D's "I'm in Love". F.Cuz will be...

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Hilary Duff shares first photo of son

Hilary Duff has introduced her son to the world by posting a picture of him online. The proud mother of baby Luca Cruz Comrie showed him off just a fortnight after she gave birth. It is the first child for Hilary and her retired hockey player husband Mike Comrie. “Baby Luca, two weeks old,” the actress and singer wrote about the tot who stared wide-eyed at the camera. “Thank you for all the messages and well wishes. I love you all so much.” Hilary, 24, and Mike, 31, tied the knot in August 2010 and they welcomed their son on March 20. The former Lizzie McGuire star has been keeping her fans updated on life as a new mother. “4am… Sleepy eyed....

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[NEWS] Musical in May!, Junyoung and Heecheol

ZE:A Junyoung and Heecheol will be taking part in the Musical, Roly Poly 2 in May! They would be playing as Choi Youngmin which is the other character, Oh Minji's boyfriend in the musical. Who is a striking resemblance with another Character in the show, Kim Youngmin.The musical unfolds the faint memories forgotten by the weight of reality,The smiles of youth in faded photo albums,The most beautiful time of our life,The happiest days when our friends stood by usAnd our unfinished story of youth being told again.The juke-box retro-style pop musical invites you to its deeply moving stage filled with memories. Junyoung's appearance:5th May, 7pm8th...

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[NEWS] Musical in May!, Junyoung and Heecheol

ZE:A Junyoung and Heecheol will be taking part in the Musical, Roly Poly 2 in May! They would be playing as Choi Youngmin which is the other character, Oh Minji's boyfriend in the musical. Who is a striking resemblance with another Character in the show, Kim Youngmin.The musical unfolds the faint memories forgotten by the weight of reality,The smiles of youth in faded photo albums,The most beautiful time of our life,The happiest days when our friends stood by usAnd our unfinished story of youth being told again.The juke-box retro-style pop musical invites you to its deeply moving stage filled with memories. Junyoung's appearance:5th May, 7pm8th...

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[NEWS] Go Ara looking stunning for April issue of Beauty+ magazine

Actress Go Ara stunned viewers with her photo's for the beauty magazine Beauty+ as she graced the cover for the magazine for it's April issue. On the photo's, the actress looked stunning with her wavy golden hair, stunning beauty and the gaze that could melt your heart.For the photoshoot, Go Ara looked chic and elegant and with her long acting career, she quickly grasped the concept for the photoshoot and delivered very well. Go Ara did very well that the staff and editors were impressed with her stunning beauty and modelling skills. Meanwhile, the full photoshoot will be revealed on the April issue of the magazine.Source: NateWritten by: blueprincess824...

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[NEWS] Daesung's Soldier Older Sister Took Time Off to Help

Group Big Bang's Daesung has explained how his older sister, who is a soldier, helped him a lot during his hard times.On SBS "Strong Heart," he confessed, "I felt so awkward around this female. This female happens to be my older sister."He then said, "My sister and mother show me their love a lot but I find it awkward so I don't really show it. Sometimes my sister texts me but I am too shy to read it so I ignore it."He also said "Last year while I was having a hard time my older sister, who is a soldier, even took time off to find me," showing how grateful he was.Especially this day, Daesung shyly said "I love you," to his older sister through...

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Deanie Ip hints at Hong Kong Film Award fashion exception

The 31st Hong Kong Film Award will take place on the 15th at the Cultural center. The organizers yesterday held a nominee photo unveiling ceremony and asked Best Actress nominee Deanie Ip Tak Han, Best Supporting Actor nominee Kenneth Tsang Kong and Best New Performer nominees Karena Ng Chin Yu, Shiga Lin Si Nga as guests. The event announced this year's lifetime achievement award recipient to be Ni Kuang (Ngai Hong).First time posing for the program, Sister Deanie was very mischievous and joked that the photographer did very well as it was very difficult. She said with a smile, "The photographer got heavy handed and made me look too pretty!"...

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Charmaine Sheh betrayed before: Difficulty in Trusting People in Showbiz

TVB Queen Charmaine Sheh has been in the entertainment circle for many years and is used to seeing wind and rain, but she was considered a naive young woman when she first debuted. She was once betrayed by a good friend, that got her overly fearful of making friends in the industry. Since then, she was very cautious when choosing friends and didn't dare to trust anyone that easily. Charmaine: "Many people believe it's hard to find true friends in the industry, especially for girls. After all there will always be competition. In this industry, I am pretty good friends with Catherine Chau, we are both very straightforward. For guys, my good friends...

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Niki Chow puts up her 'Madam' attitude and scares away Italian pickpocketer

Niki Chow just completed all her jobs and is going on vacation to Europe for 2-3 weeks. She decided to travel to Italy with a female friend. Niki has never been to Italy, with courage written on her forehead, she heavily sighs that the trip was upsetting. Niki and her friend don't know Italian, so they have been roaming around Florence in the past few days on a bus. She said: "I figured taking the bus to the final stop will be fine, and can even get a feel of how the culture is like there while I'm at it. I haven't taken the bus in like 10 years! No one knows me there, so I wanted to try taking the bus and subway, pretty good!" However when speaking...

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