Jam Hsiao's Voice Cracks While Singing on CNY Gala

Not a good night for Jam Hsiao on Wednesday.

The Taiwanese singer was invited to perform at CCTV New Year Gala along with singers Khalil Fong and Li Jian. He was the last to perform, singing his well-known song "Collection." However, his voice cracked already when he sang the first line. His voice cracked several times while performing to over one billion Chinese people.

Known for his clear and resounding voice, the singer's performance that night was affected by a bad cold. In fact, he flied to Beijing last month to rehearse, and got sick from the local weather already.

After his 'memorable' performance, Jam expressed his helplessness on Sina Weibo.

"I've tried my best. Thanks to all staff from CCTV, my colleagues, and everyone who anticipated my performance on stage. I really did tried my best."

Source: Apple Daily / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

[Kay says: I was watching the show live, and was very surprised to see Jam cracked his voice. But now I know he's sick, understandable.]

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Myolie Wu Shows Her Professional Side During Filming

Myolie Wu is currently in Mainland filming new Mainland drama <跑馬場>. Weather has been cold and Myolie got sick due to busy filming under such weather. However, she refuses to take some days off to relax but continued filming. The actress expresses it normal for actors to film while they are sick. It is her job as an actor to be serious to filming.

"It's very normal for us to continue working like this. Sometimes it's hard, but working enriches my life and makes me confident," says Myolie.

Fans are worried about her and have been leaving comments like "be safe," "drink more water," and "don't get sick again." Myolie knows fans are worried and promises to try hard to take care of herself.

Almost done filming, director of this drama are very satisfied with Myolie's performance and professional attitude. He and the crew hope to work with the TVB actress again in the future.

Source: Sina / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Han Geng Wins Lawsuit Over SM Entertainment

On December 21st, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Super Junior’s Hankyung, in the lawsuit he filed against his agency, SM Entertainment.

The Department of Justice stated, “All three contracts – from the January 2003 contract, the altered contract from February 2007, and the affiliated contract from December 2007 – do not exist.”

Hankyung had filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment in December of 2009 claiming, “I cannot maintain an unjust contract.”

Meanwhile, an SM Entertainment representative spoke with MyDaily in the aftermath of the decision and stated, “We cannot accept the result. We will file an immediate appeal to reverse the decision.”

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'The Monkey King' 3D Holds Press Conference in Beijing

Filmko's 3D action film "The Monkey King" <大鬧天宮> (previously translated as "Havoc in Heaven") held a press conference yesterday and some of its starry leads like Chow Yun-fat, Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, Kelly Chen, Gigi Leung, Peter Ho, and Joe Chen all attended.

A-list actor Chow joked at the interview that he is the CEO of heaven because he plays the Jade Emperor in the film: "I rule the heaven. I'm a very important CEO." He does not really mind about money but hopes for a shorter time in applying make-up.

Playing the Monkey King in the film, Yen expressed he only gets 2-3 hours of sleep everyday, but he would try hard to provide the best to everyone. The "Ip Man" star will have romantic scenes with newcomer Xia Zi Tong (plays the Nine-tailed Fox) in the film.

Praised as the most handsome Buffalo Demon King, Kwok hopes to change people's view on this character who appears frightening and ugly usually. But it takes 3 hours to get his make-up done and the actor's skin is complaining already.

Playing his wife Princess Iron Fan in the film, Joe Chen is fortunate that she does not need to film action scenes like other people because her character is pregnant. The Taiwanese idol drama queen admires Kwok a lot and she praises him the most handsome Buffalo Demon King in the history.

Returning to the film industry after giving birth, Kelly Chen discloses she likes her role as Guan Yin in the film. Plus the filming time is not too long and she does not have to be separate away from her son for a long period.

Several costume photos of the cast were released earlier but yesterday director of the film disclosed they are not the final version. The film plans to be released in 2012.

"The Monkey King 3D" Cast:
Chow Yun-fat as Jade Emperor
Donnie Yen as Monkey King
Aaron Kwok as Buffalo Demon King
Joe Chen Qiao En as Princess Iron Fan
Xia Zi Tong as Nine-tailed Fox
Kelly Chen as Guan Yin
Cecilia Cheung as Nu Wa
Gigi Leung as Chang'e
Eddie Cheung Siu Fai as Heavenly King Li Jing
Calvin Cheng Ka Sing as Ne Zha
Him Law as Mu Zha
Peter Ho as God Erlang
Louis Fan Siu Wong as Mighty Magic Spirit

Source: Mingpao / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Film 'The Grandmasters' Poster Exposed

Director Wong Kar Wai's upcoming film about wing chun master Ip Man "The Grandmasters" (一代宗師) has been put on hold for nearly 8 years and it was not until last year the team officially started filming. Although the film is not done filming nor the release date has been confirmed, but at least one of the film's posters is finished, as it has exposed in the American Film Market.

In this American version poster, lead Tony Leung Chiu Wai's version of Ip Man is fighting against his enemies in the rain and his stand makes him powerful already. Foreign media even describes Tony as the Chinese dark knight.

Martial arts choreographer of the film Yuen Wo Ping greatly praises Tony's current status for the film's action scenes. "I never worried about him," he says, "Talking about body figures, Tony looks better than Donnie Yen. It is unbelievable that there is strength in Tony's kicks. He does have the potential to film action films."

Another photo from the film is leaked and it is the female lead of the film Ziyi Zhang. Her role is yet to be introduced, but based on the photo, she is playing someone who should be skillful in using Ba Gua Zhang.

In addition, some netizens actually suggest to name the film "Yeahman" instead, seems like they want to bring Ip Man into the foreign superhero family (like Superman, Batman, Ironman, etc).

Source: UDN / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Da S Admits Getting Engaged After Meeting Fiance 4 Times

She finally admits the engagement!

Two days ago the rumor of Barbie Hsu (Da S) engaging to Mainland rich guy Wang Xiao Fei broke out. The couple didn't want to keep it as a secret anymore and confirmed it on Weibo. Wang Xiao Fei was the first to confirm the news, stating they want a comfortable and happy life and hope everyone can give some room to them. In respond to her fiance's message, Da S expressed she knew Wang is her Mr. Right the first time they met [at Ady An's birthday party] and got engaged after meeting 4 times. The couple was spotted at Shanghai airport with their hands held tightly together. It's known they flew back to Wang's home in Beijing.

Full message on Weibo (translation by CpopAccess)

From Wang:
“Everyone, don’t guess anymore, we are engaged. (The decision was made) very calmly and not sudden. (I) just happened to have met the right person at the appropriate time. We only want a happy and comfortable life, continuing with my work and career, while she can also quietly return to a family life. There is no right or wrong in a relationship, only whether it is suitable or not. Give some room and your best wishes to the two young people please?”

From Da S:
“(I’m) actually not that young…The point is, I’m very blessed, very certain, very happy! Moreover, our happiness will continue on! I knew it was him from the first time I met Xiao Fei, (we) got engaged after only meeting four times, (I) must say, (it’s a) match made in heaven. Thank you for everyone’s concern! We will take in all the well wishes~”

It's known the couple secretly got engaged on October 18 at a church in Beijing. Wang just prepared a normal wedding ring for the proposal. Da S' good sisters weren't even there for her.

Before the couple confirmed their engagement, Da S' sister Xiao S carefully answered reporters' questions regarding to Da S. She expressed she only know how Wang looks like through the media and joked "looks like my husband, but different levels of handsomeness."

Then when the couple finally the engagement online, Xiao S was relieved and admitted meeting Wang before. She said: "I see Da S' happiness more important than mine. She is now full of happiness and a man can take care of him, no regrets in her life anymore!"

As for date of the wedding, Da S' father disclosed the couple plan to tie the knot in February, but no date has been confirmed. 

Source: NowNews, Weibo / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Da S to Announce Engagement Soon

Recently it's said Barbie Hsu (Da S) is engaged to the son of South Beauty Group CEO Wang Xiao Fei (汪小菲) after knowing each other for just twenty days. The actress expressed that she will announce the news soon. "Besides my hand is injured these twenty days, I'm happy with everything else. I will return to Taiwan in a few days, and will announce at the right time," she said in an interview.

The 34-year-old has been single for more than two years. Once dated Blue Lan and idol Nick Chou, this time she actually decided to get engaged in less than a month. It's known she met her 29-year-old fiance at Ady An's birthday party in Beijing on September 30. The two fell in love at one sight that night. Wang didn't use Weibo much, but after he met Da S, he started to write on microblog a lot and Da S is often the one to replied first.

In fact, Da S had hinted the rumored engagement already on Weibo. "Some people you know for years but may still feel like strangers. Some people you only met for a short period, but already feel like you know them for many years. This is fate."

It's known Da S and her family gathered in Shanghai for engagement dinner. Last night reporters were waiting for them outside the flagship store of South Beauty. When Da S and her mom appeared, they were surrounded by reporters and were asked "really getting married?" The two only smiled.

Wang is currently the executive director of South Beauty. He has dated Mainland actress Kitty Zhang Yu Qi since late 2009. Yesterday he explained his relationship with Zhang on Weibo. "Yu Qi and I broke up for a while now due to personality difference, but we are still good friends. She is a good girl. Although we can't be together as a couple, but I still hope everything goes fine with her career and love life," he wrote. Then Da S' sister Xiao S immediately re-posted Wang's entry, and wrote, "bless you and bless her!" It seems the engagement news is not new to Da S' family and good friends.

Source: NowNews, UDN, Sohu / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

'Happy Mother-in-law Pretty Wife-in-law' Wraps Up Yesterday

Mainland family comedy "Happy Mother-in-law Pretty Wife-in-law" ended last night in Shenzhen. This TV series combines 3 generations actors from Mainland and Hong Kong and received very good feedback from the audience. It's known many viewers believe it's a very funny series that's good to kill stress; a type of series that won't get tired of watching.

The appearance of veteran funny actors Kingdom Yuen and Ng Man Tat captured audience' attention immediately with their unique humor. Lives of their three sons and in-laws in the series, including Myolie Wu, Hawick Lau, Dai Jiao Qian, Yang Rong, etc made viewers laugh. It's known the producer pick the cast carefully because he meant film it for ordinary families and film something that is close to the lives of these families.

In addition, it's also known the series to broadcast in Beijing during Spring Festival. This happy family series is very suitable to be air during happy holidays.

Source: Sina / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

S.H.E's Selina Suffers 3rd Degree Burns During Shooting

S.H.E's Selina Ren went to Mainland recently to shoot series "My Date With Spring" (我與春天有個約會). Unfortunately, it's known she and male lead of the series Yu Hao Ming got into an explosive accident.

One afternoon in October 22, Selina and Yu had to shoot an explosion scene. The crew has tested the dynamite six, seven times before official shooting and no problem occurred. However, during official shooting, explosive materials exploded early and created the accident. Seeing things weren't going right, Yu immediately ran to protect Selina with his body, causing him to suffer a greater damage on his skin, up to 35% surface area is burned. No new information on Yu's latest condition is released.

As for Selina, her hands, legs, and back were burned and it's known she needs a skin transplant. Her family and doctors are planning to transfer her back to Taiwan for treatment. Her parents and fiance flew to Shanghai already to take care of her. As for the burn surface area, Selina's manager only knows skin on her hands and legs got damaged the most. But it's confirmed that her face didn't receive any harm.

Source: NowNews, HIM / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Myolie Wu's Wedding Night in 'Happy Mother-in-law Pretty Daughter-in-law'

Series "Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law" (direct translation) recently debuted on Shenzhen TV and ratings are doing well so far. This series united actors from Hong Kong and Mainland, including Kingdom Yuen, Ng Man Dak, and Myolie Wu.

In a new set of photos released by the crew, it seems Myolie's wedding night is a feature in upcoming episodes. By showing her husband a long list of marriage rules, looks like she is playing the one in control. Myolie's husband in the series is former TVB actor Hawick Lau. Although it seems to be their first time collaborating together, but actually they're good friends and should have a good chemistry when acting together. It's also known the pair almost had a chance to collaborate together in "Beauty Scheme."

Source: Sina / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Vicki Zhao & Chen Kun Win At the 30th Hundred Flowers Awards

The 19th Golden Rooster Hundred Flowers Film Festival and 30th People's Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony took place in Jiangsui last night. Actors Chen Kun and Vicki Zhao crowned "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" with films "Painted Skin" and "Mulan."

Zhao already won 3 "Best Actress" awards with her film "Mulan" prior to yesterday's award ceremony. She thanked viewers for supporting her for the past 11 years and her tears dropped as she continued her thanking speech. Zhao's good friend Chen won "Best Actor" over veteran actor Zhang Guoli by 1 vote, but he believes Zhang should have won. It was also Chen's first time publicly thanking his 8-year-old son for supporting him.

It was a starry scene at the awards ceremony last night. Famous actors and actresses from Mainland and Hong Kong attended as guests, including Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Christy Chung, Simon Yam, and Anita Yuen.

Winner List
Best Film: "The Founding of a Republic"
Best Director: Feng Xiaogang ("If You Are the One")
Best Actor: Chen Kun ("Painted Skin")
Best Actress: Vicky Zhao Wei ("Mulan")
Best Supporting Actor: Alec Su You Peng ("The Message")
Best Supporting Actress: Xu Qing ("The Founding of a Republic") & Wang Jia ("Jing Tian Dong Di")
Best New Performer: Xu Jian ("Jing Tian Dong Di")
Life Achievement Award: Yu Yang & Tian Hua

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Vicki Zhao's Body Returns to Slim After Pregnancy

After giving birth to daughter in April, Vicki Zhao has been working hard in losing weight and preparing for a comeback. The Mainland actress recently posted some photos she has taken for a Singaporean beauty salon and it's visible that she has returned to her slim body. She has lost 12kg and is very confident in posing attracting poses. It's hard to imagine that she is already a mother.

Many fans left positive comments on the photos, praising the photos are hot and pretty. Vicki also disclosed she will be staying in Singapore for a while, hinting she is enjoying her relaxing life as a rich wife. However, she said in an interview that she doesn't plan to become a Singaporean, at least not right now.

Source: Sina, Vicki's Weibo / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Chow Yun-fat, Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok in New 3D Film

Filmko's new 3D film <大鬧天宮> finally started filming in Beijing recently. The cast for this film is always keep as top secret and had only revealed Donnie Yen is playing Monkey King. Now as the film started filming, more actors are confirmed to make an appearance, including A-list star Chow Yun Fat.

Everyone knows it's hard to ask Chow to star in a film. It's known Filmko spent 9 months to negotiate. Fortunately, Chow looks highly on 3D films, plus he wants to collaborate with Donnie, he finally decided to act. He will play the Jade Emperor in the film.

Heavenly king Aaron Kwok to play Buffalo Demon King, who starts a war with heaven in order to bring his beloved wife Princess Iron Fan (play by Taiwanese idol drama queen Joe Chen Qiao En) and child Red Boy to heaven. Taiwanese idol Peter Ho will play the 3-eyed general Erlang Shen.

Source: Oriental Daily / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment