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Kylie Minogue Performs in Beijing

Entertainment — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:50:47 +0800

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue performs at the Workers' Indoor Arena in Beijing on December 1, 2008.

Promises He Can Keep

Entertainment — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:43:47 +0800

Zhang Ziyi (left) and Leon Lai in the highly anticipated "Forever Enthralled" directed by Chen Kaige.

TVB Announces 7% Reduction

Entertainment — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:41:39 +0800

In what TVB general manager Stephen Chan Chi-wan termed a "painful decision," the Hong Kong broadcaster on Monday announced a 7% reduction in its workforce, local media reported.

Kylie Minogue Arrives for Beijing Concert

Entertainment — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:05:35 +0800

Australian pop singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue waves to fans as she arrives in Beijing's Capital Internatinal Airport on Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2008.

Stills from 'All About Women'

Entertainment — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:07:51 +0800

A scene from Tsui Hark's upcoming romantic comedy "All About Women", starring Zhou Xun, Zhang Yuqi, and Kwai Lun-Mei.

Art, Entertainment Groups Struggle to be Financially Independent from Govt

Entertainment — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:43:27 +0800

"Walking onto the stage, I found it was beautifully decorated with colorful flowers and flags."

Li Bingbing Promotes Chinese Charity in Seoul

Entertainment — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:53:40 +0800

Annie Yi Nengjing's recent advertising shoot for a pearl brand in Shanghai.

Entertainment — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:43:26 +0800

Taiwan singer-actress Annie Yi Nengjing has denied what she calls untrue reports about her personal life and urged the media to stop spreading false news about her and to respect her privacy and reputation.

Taking on a Greek Classic, Peking Opera Style

Entertainment — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:19:43 +0800

Minogue Arrives in Hong Kong

Entertainment — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:10:27 +0800

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue arrives at the Hong Kong airport on November 26, 2008. Her Hong Kong gig will be staged Thursday night.

Faye Wong in Tibet for 'Smile Angel'

Entertainment — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:02:56 +0800

Fan Bingbing Promotes "Yan Zhi Xue" in Beijing

Entertainment — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:53 +0800

Chinese mainland actress Fan Bingbing met the public Wednesday afternoon in Beijing to promote the TV drama "Yan Zhi Xue".

Minogue Arrives in Hong Kong

Entertainment — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:09:59 +0800

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue arrives at the Hong Kong airport on November 26, 2008. Her Hong Kong gig will be staged Thursday night.

Zhang Yimou to Sue over Biography

Entertainment — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:11:53 +0800

Lao Xu Boasts Soap Opera Life

Entertainment — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:46:58 +0800

Xu Jinglei, nicknamed Lao Xu (old Xu), is the cover girl of LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) magazine's December special edition.

Michelle Reis' First Public Appearance after Wedding

Entertainment — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:01:54 +0800

Actor Chang Chen (L) and Michelle Reis pose for photosat a commercial ceremony in Hong Kong, November 25, 2008.

Ruby Lin to Release New Album on November 26

Entertainment — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:52:44 +0800

New photos of Taiwan actress-cum-pop singer Ruby Lin are made public on Tuesday. Ruby Lin will release her latest album, Xin Ru Zhu Yi, on November 26 - the first one after signing a contract with a new music company.

New Stills from Mei Lanfang Biopic

Entertainment — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:31:25 +0800

Actor Leon Lai is seen in "Forever Enthralled", Chen Kaige's biopic of Peking opera master Mei Lanfang. The film is set to open in Chinese theaters on December 5.

Zhang Ziyi's Dashy Looks

Entertainment — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:23:18 +0800

Chinese star Zhang Ziyi is on cover of the December issue of "Vogue" magazine, South Korea edition. Zhang Ziyi and several South Korean stars are featured in a "Fashion Movie" special in Dec. issue to celebrate the 12th birthday of the mag in the country.

After Long Delay, Rene Liu Nods to Knee Surgery

Entertainment — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:11:21 +0800

Actress Michelle Reis Marries Biz Tycoon

Entertainment — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:05:10 +0800

A wedding photo of actress Michelle Reis and business tycoon Julian Hui. Actress and former Miss Hong Kong, Michelle Reis, and bridegroom Julian Hui, are on their way to their lavish wedding in Hong Kong on November 23, 2008.

The 20 greatest car chases in movie history

Entertainment — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:05:35 +0800

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Real car chases are a bit dull: they generally feature either OJ Simpsondriving at moderate speed in an SUV or two dimmer-than average teenagers ina hot hatch aimlessly circling a supermarket car park for the edification ofAlistair Stewart.

Movie car chases are altogether different. Challenging the Highway Code, thelaws of physics and good old fashioned common sense they celebrate thestrange destructive love/hate relationship we have with the mechanical beastthat lives on our doorstep.

We’ve picked twenty of the wildest, most innovative and spectacular car chasesin movie history.

Click on the titles for a reminder of their reckless, barmy magnificence orleave a comment below to nominate your own favourites.

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Celebrity Survey: Public Satisfaction with Gong Li Plummets to Bottom

Entertainment — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:08:28 +0800

Leehom Wang's New Album Coming Soon

Entertainment — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:17:41 +0800

Taiwan singer-songwriter Leehom Wang attended a charity event in aid of children suffering severe illnesses on Thursday.

Lang Lang Denies Citizenship Switch

Entertainment — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:05:16 +0800

World-renowned pianist Lang Lang denied the widespread rumour he has taken American citizenship in his blog Thursday.

Hong Kong TVB 41st anniversary celebration

Entertainment — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:32:53 +0800

Hong Kong actor Lam Fung(R) performs dancing with Kate Tsui Tsz Shan at a gala to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the founding of TVB in Hong Kong, south China, on Nov. 19, 2008.

"Beauty" to Come out by the End of Month

Entertainment — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:39:56 +0800

Lin Miaoke appears in 'An Extraordinary Beauty in the North', the 35-episode TV series by renowned Chinese director Wang Wenjie.

Michelle Reis Feeling very Bridal

Entertainment — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:58:00 +0800

Hong Kong actress Michelle Reis speaks up for a fashion brand in a chic crystal bridal dress.

"Silence" Makes a Comeback

Entertainment — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:55:34 +0800

Zhang Yimou Prepares for New 'Impression'

Entertainment — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:46:28 +0800

Director Zhang Yimou (front right) visits the Wuyi Mountains scenic area in southeastern China's Fujian Province to prepare for his new outdoor musical, "Impression: Dahongpao", on November 17, 2008.

SOS Sisters Call on Children Rights Protection

Entertainment — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:41:24 +0800

Taiwan entertainer sisters Barbie Hsu (R) and Dee Hsu, also known as SOS, attended a press conference held by charity organization World Vision Taiwan on Monday, calling the public attention on the protection of children suffering poverty and abuse.

Mei Lanfang Biopic to Open Earlier

Entertainment — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:55:51 +0800

China's 'Michael Jackson' A Cut ahead in Surgery

Entertainment — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:54:29 +0800

The woman known as China's answer to Michael Jackson for her love of plastic surgery believes she's been under the knife 40 or 50 times since 1985 -- it's been so often, that she doesn't really remember.

Maggie Cheung Rues No Cooperation with Pitt

Entertainment — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:16:49 +0800

Feng Xiaogang's New Comedy Ready to Premiere

Entertainment — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:07:41 +0800

Part Two of "Red Cliff" to Premiere in Jan.

Entertainment — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:03:39 +0800

Versace China Debut, Auction for Charity

Entertainment — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:24:49 +0800

Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace (R) and Chinese actor Jet Li walk on the stage during the 2009 Versace Spring & Summer Fashion Show in Beijing, November 13, 2008.

Kylie Minogue Gets Invitation from CCTV

Entertainment — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:48:26 +0800

China to name and shame lip-synching performers

Entertainment — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:14:07 +0800

China's Olympic organisers were lambasted by Internet users and in media reports after they admitted a nine-year-old girl lip-synched during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Games, in place of the real singer who was rejected because of her appearance. The Culture Ministry was seeking public opinion on a draft amendment to existing legislation on commercial performances that would ban lip-synching, the Beijing News said. In China, amendments to legislation that reach the stage of seeking public opinion are generally already fixed, and are usually passed by China's rubber-stamp parliament with little or no change. "Performers must not cheat audiences by lip-synching, and concert organizers must not arrange for performers to lip-synch," a draft amendment posted on the ministry's website (www.ccnt.gov.cn) said. The names of performers caught lip-synching would be released to the public, and those caught twice in a y...

Charity Concert to Be Bird Nest's 1st Post-Games Show

Entertainment — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:21:21 +0800

A stellar big charity concert designed to aid people made disabled by the May 12th earthquake is scheduled to be held on November 29th in the Bird's Nest, also the first show to be put on there after the Beijing Olympic Games.

S. Korea, China Team for Film Industry Boost

Entertainment — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:57:42 +0800

Movie star's citizenship switch spurs online debate

Entertainment — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:41:16 +0800

News that popular Chinese movie star Gong Li has taken Singaporean citizenship has lit up online forums in China.

Donatella Versace, Jet Li Visit Quake Zone

Entertainment — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:21:08 +0800

Italian fashion icon Donatella Versace and Chinese action star Jet Li visit a children's center in Sanjiang, close to the May 12 earthquake epicenter in Sichuan Province.

Special Guest for Michael Wong's Show: His Dog

Entertainment — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:18:01 +0800

Zhou Xun Covers Bazaar December Issue

Entertainment — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:41:46 +0800

A photo of Zhou Xun in the December issue of Harper's Bazaar, Chinese version.

Jay Chou Supports Kung Fu Master

Entertainment — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:53:59 +0800

Chinese fashion designer Liang Zi at China Fashion Week

Entertainment — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:23:26 +0800

A model presents a creation by designer Liang Zi during the TANGY collection Spring/Summer 2009 fashion show at China Fashion Week in Beijing, November 9, 2008.

Maximilian Hecker Shanghai show

Entertainment — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:40:43 +0800

Maximilian Hecker is pretty big in China, having played a few well attended shows in the past. With German Music Council meeting in Guangzhou there has been a spike in German artists hitting Shanghai. Hecker plays Tuesday night at the Zhi Jiang Dream Factory in what will be a very intimate show. Things get started around 8:30pm and tickets are RMB280. Also look out for the German electronic duo, Jeans Team, playing two shows this weekend. Besides the "always entertaining" STD party on Saturday, Jeans Team also has a Friday show at the MOCA.

Smashing Weekend for 007

Entertainment — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:28:52 +0800

Lee-Hom Invited to Conduct Orchestra

Entertainment — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:18:05 +0800