Archive for January, 2008
Chinese Baritone Liao Changyong and Korean Singer Sing for Olympics
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South Korean actress and singer Jang Nara is working with Chinese baritone Liao Changyong in producing a tribute song for the Beijing Olympics. |
Celebrating 2008 Chinese Spring Festival in Malta
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Bedecked with traditional Chinese lanterns and knots, Malta’s National Theatre embraced the spirit of the Lunar New Year festival with a special folk concert featuring some of China’s best-loved musical instruments. Wednesday’s event, which forms part of “The 2008 Chinese Spring Festival in Valletta,” Malta’s capital, was attended by Maltese President Edward Fenech Adami, former [...] Read entire article |
Chinese Rock Singer Cui Jian Attracts 8000 Fans to His Beijing Concert
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When Cui Jian - “the godfather of Chinese rock ‘n’ roll” - took the stage of Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium last month, he greeted the cheering crowd of 8,000 by proclaiming, “So much has changed in China since the last time we played here, and so fast. But there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. . .” [...] Read entire article |
TVXQ Has Massive Fan Base in Japan
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South Korean pop band Dong Bang Shin Ki (TVXQ) carved out a massive female fan base in Japan with their upcoming new album “T”, which has received top name recognition among teen girls, a leading Japanese music chart revealed Sunday. |
Japanese Pop Singer Ayumi Hamasaki Has a Hard Time Now
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Pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki confirmed earlier this month what her nastier critics have been saying about her tone for years - she’s deaf, at least in her left ear. And Sunday Mainichi says the 29-year-old superstar’s ailment isn’t being helped by her increasing isolation in the music world. Ayumi Hamasaki used a special member’s only [...] Read entire article |
Monica Chan to Play Film Star in Drama ‘Pear Flowers in the Storm’
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Shanghai of the 1930s and 1940s is a popular backdrop for film and TV productions. In the latest project to feature the city of that period, Monica Chan, Miss Hong Kong 1989, will portray a famous Shanghai film star whose tragic life is parallel to that of Ruan Lingyu, in her latest TV drama “Pear [...] Read entire article |
Kevin Cheng Ka Wing to Star in TVB Drama ‘Burning Flame III’
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Hong Kong heartthrob Kevin Cheng Ka Wing will have to relive his fears as he takes on his next role in TVB drama Lit Fo Hung Sum (Burning Flame III). The dashing 37-year-old actor with pan-Asian looks will reprise his role as a fireman although he is not certain whether he will be playing the [...] Read entire article |
Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards 2007 Winners
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My Favorite Leading Actress : Gigi Lai Chi - Kai Ming Fung (Dance Of Passion)My Favorite Leading Actor : Roger Kwok Chun On - Ting Siong Wong (Life Made Simple)My Favorite Drama : Forensic HeroesMy Favorite Theme Song : Kevin Cheng & Niki Chow - Ching Kong (Under The Canopy Of Love)My Favorite Scene Stealer [...] Read entire article |
‘War of In-Laws II’ Finale Gets Top Ratings
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The final episode to War Of In-Laws II (野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶) was aired on Sunday and the ratings soared to 41 points for the final show. To celebrate the show’s success, TVB vice president Dr Norman Leung (梁乃鵬) joined cast members, including Liza Wang (汪明荃), Myolie Wu (胡杏兒), Bosco Wong (黃宗澤), Joyce Tang (滕麗名), Derek Kok (郭政鴻), [...] Read entire article |
Hong Kong Drama ‘Heart of Greed II’ Plotline Revealed
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The costume fitting ceremony for the highly anticipated sequel Heart Of Greed II (溏心風暴之家好月圓) was held today, attended by many members of the original cast, including Ha Yu (夏雨), Lee Si Kei (李司棋), Susanna Kwan (關菊英), Michelle Yim (米雪), Moses Chan (陳豪), Raymond Lam (林峯), Tavia Yeung (楊怡), Lai Lok Yi (黎諾懿), Fala Chen (陳法拉), [...] Read entire article |

