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A-list Chinese pop singers and musicians gathered at the National Olympic Center on Feb 5 night for the annual Beijing Pop Music Awards gala, one of the most influential events that honors excellence in the industry. Pop veteran Wang Leehom dominated this year's ceremony by notching four awards, while rocker Wang Feng followed with three wins.
Major suit manufacturer Aoyama Trading Co Ltd will put two new brands of ladies suits on sale Feb 18, just in time for job hunting university students and freshman employees. One brand, "Suits Me Imalu" was designed with input from popular "talent", 20-year-old Imalu. Designed around the concept of, "I do it my own way. Imalu", the line breaks out of the normal ready-made mold with unique designs that work for both the business and casual look.
FILM director Daniel Lee Yan-gong has denied a newspaper report over his statement confirming the pregnancy of Chinese actress Vicky Zhao Wei. Lee said he was misinterpreted by the media. In the news report, Lee was quoted as saying: "As good friends, we should give her (Zhao) more privacy. On this matter, we are by her side. Everyone wants to see the birth of their own child."
One gets showered with lavish gifts, while the other receives a big "No" in the face. This is the extreme treatment administered by top Hong Kong TVB actor Gallen Lo on his new life and his former marriage. The 47-year-old has been criticized for the way he has 'forgotten' his ex-wife and biological son after marrying Chinese actress Sophie Su last December.
Elvin Ng should stick to smiling rather than sneering on the telly. Thanks to his portrayal of the naïve, kindhearted beefcake Tarzan in the blockbuster drama Together, the 29-year-old actor is now nominated for Best Actor at the upcoming Singapore's Star Awards, joining his Together co-star Dai Yangtian and other veterans Chen Hanwei, Tay Ping Hui and Brandon Wong.
Singer Kumi Koda, 27, put on a special show for 150 couples invited to Billboard LIVE in Akasaka on Feb 4 night to celebrate the release of her new album "BEST~third universe&8th AL "UNIVERSE"" Koda, who is performing for her 10th year in 2010, sang four songs, clad in a revealing black dress for the crowd that huddled just two meters from the stage.
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi is suspected of delaying the release of donation funds she had garnered for victims of the 2008 Szechuan earthquake during her fundraising activities at the Cannes Film Festival that same year. Zhang's fiance, multi-millionaire Vivi Nevo, had reportedly set up the Zhang Ziyi Foundation on her behalf in the United States to conduct fundraising activities for the earthquake victims.
Newlyweds Fish Leong and her husband Tony Zhao were too tired and drunk from their wedding party to do anything else except get 40 winks on their first night as a married couple. The two tied the knot at a romantic and classy beach resort wedding in the Philippines on Feb 1. When the ceremony ended, a dinner party was held in the white canopy for their 50 guests with champagne aplenty and even fireworks, as friends and family let their hair down.
Spotted shopping before she makes a trip back to her Nanking hometown during the Lunar New Year, reporters asked Hong Kong model-actress and Aaron Kwok's rumoured squeeze, Lynn Hung, if she was buying any new undergarments for Aaron her for the New Year. "No, I don't even have time to buy my own clothes," the statuesque one replied.
Singaporean songbird Stefanie Sun will perform at Resorts World Sentosa on February 16. This will be the integrated resort's first solo concert. Regarded as one of Singapore's most successful singers, Sun has sold over 10 million albums. She will perform hits like 'Rainy Day' and 'What I Miss'.
