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Recently busy rehearsing for her Hong Kong Coliseum concert to be held in late-January, Kary Ng was extremely surprised to receive Norman Cheng's phone call this morning about his retirement from Gold Typhoon: "This morning, Mr. Cheng called me for an explanation, he told me to relax. I am really shocked hearing this news!" Although she feels that it's a pity he is retiring, she still supports him: "Mr. Cheng watched me grow, he takes good care of me. He told me if I have any problems in the future, can just give him a call." As her contract will be ending mid-2011, Kary does not have contract renewal arrangements for the mean time: "Focus on my concert first before contract renewal, I don't want to get distracted. (Worried that this may affect your contract?) No, the concert was planned long ago, also the tickets are already all sold out!"

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Yesterday Gold Typhoon (Gold Label) Chairman, Norman Cheng (Ronald Cheng's father) suddenly announced to the media and corporate partners of his retirement: "I have to make my final announcement, a year ago, Gold Label introduced a like-minded investment partner, Mr. Pong Wai Yan leader of Pacific Capital Investments Limited (Asia). After several months very close collaborations, I am glad to find someone who can continue my path. I cannot say it will be a success, but people will have their time to retire."

Norman's plan for retirement, no one in Gold Typhoon heard about with exception of the rumors within the executives. Norman's retirement from Gold Typhoon this time leaves Ronald Cheng without his "Prince" status in the company. Last night, Ronald was at a New Year's countdown show in Shenzhen and has not been able to respond to the news. It was understood that the "Prince's Party" is in a panic where the new boss (Mr. Pong) will be lowering the wages and bonuses. Everyone is worried about the instability. Meanwhile, current Vice-Chairman, Paco Wong, who had seem to lost power has an opportunity to make a comeback as new boss Mr. Pong secretly met with him.

Edmond Leung just renewed his contract last year. He accepted an interview and said: "This afternoon, Mr. Cheng (Norman) called me and told me that he has considered this decision for a period of time, I just renewed my contract, I was surprised and shocked when I heard the news. It is most important that the employees below aren't affected. I believe the infrastructure won't have any major changes." Does Edmond feel that Norman gave up on them? He said: "No, after all he has already considered this for a long time."

Gold Typhoon HK CEO (Chan Fai Hung) said: "Mr. Cheng is just retiring, Gold Typhoon's operations. After the new year, we'll be having a meeting with Mr. Pong." Mr. Pong is a businessman and is not familiar with the entertainment business? He said: "We have always followed what Mr. Cheng intends to do. It's just a transition for us now. (Paco Wong will manage the Record Department?) You call him, he will tell us when the time is right. (Singers and employees are panicking?) Why would that be so? It is normal that singers are worried. (Gold Typhoon not making money, so Mr. Cheng leaves?) No, how much profits is business secrets."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Carrying a baby boy, Michelle Reis announced her pregnancy earlier this month (December) and had focused on her prenatal care. That day Michelle was in a very good mood, revealing that every time her "Little JM" (the baby) hears Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he would kick her, making it hard for her to sleep at night. However, early December Michelle was secretly admitted into the hospital for a 1 hour surgery. It was extremely painful and terrifying for her.

On New Years Eve 2010, Michelle wrote on Weibo: "2010 has been a year of happiness. Early December, I suddenly had to take Little JM for a 1 hour surgery, under the pain and fear, I sobbed as I watch the surgery room door close with my family standing outside. We are fortunate that nothing happened, safe and sound." Her message did not reveal the exact date of surgery, but looking back at her Weibo updates, she updated almost every day except for December 2nd. It is estimated she had her surgery on that day.

Cindy Au had a fever for 7 days

When Michelle's manager responded yesterday, he expressed that he found out about the surgery through Weibo too. He said: "Michelle is a professional artist. She doesn't want us to worry. She announced the news herself, so it means she can handle it herself and it's no problem. (Will you go learn about the situation?) If she doesn't say, then I won't ask. This is the chemistry we have in our collaboration."

Also, a pregnant Cindy Au also exposed on Weibo that she had a long fever that wouldn't go away. She wrote: "Last week, I was having a continuous fever for 7 days, I was coughing a lot too!" [Oriental Daily] contacted Cindy through the phone and her husband Roger Kwok answered. He said: "She really was having a fever, but on the 8th day she was fine. The highest she went was 40 degrees C (104F). Actually on the 4th day, she alrady lost the fever, but then it came back. The doctor said that if it continues until the 8th day, then she'll have be admitted into the hospital for blood test. Luckily she was okay by the 8th day!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Seems Ron Ng does not have to prepare a thank-you speech.

Cable TV in Hong Kong is holding a television awards ceremony "Cable TV 2010 Best Dramas" in January. Winners are viewers voted and TVB actor Ron Ng, who is nominated with Mainland drama "Pretty Maid" (大丫鬟), is in the top 5 of the race for "Best Actor," receiving 47% votes so far.

Voting is closing this coming Thursday (January 6) and it seems Ron is a sure win. However, because he is from TVB, he might not attend to Cable TV's awards ceremony.

Currently filming TVB's upcoming drama "抉宅男女", Ron is happy to hear that he is nominated but is not sure whether he would attend to the show that night: "You guys don't have to make it complicated. I filmed 'Pretty Maid' in Mainland and it was sold to Cable TV. I'll let my company arrange everything for me."

TVB high executive Virginia Lok expressed they would consider the type of the event then decide whether would arrange Ron to appear.

Even if Ron is not showing up, Cable TV already announced that it would place the award on an empty chair, representing Ron, to present the award to him.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Donnie Yen proves he is the "strongest in the universe" this year.

The Hong Kong actor has three films out this year---"Ip Man 2," "Legend of the Fist the Return of Chen Zhen," and "14 Blades"---and they rocked the box office in Chinese-speaking areas. All three films hit more than 100 million at the box office in Mainland. The "Ip Man" sequel is even the box office winner in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

With a combined box office of nearly 485 million, Donnie is very satisfied and he hopes Chinese films will continue to do well in all areas.

"Everyone's acknowledgment encouraged me to do better. I'll not disappoint you guys," says the actor.

Not only his films are popular in Asia, American viewers also paid attention to Donnie's films. In an IMDB poll "Top 25 User-Rated Movies of 2010," his "Ip Man 2" beat popular action movie "Iron 2" and took 12th place as one of the top user-rated movies of 2010.

"You will be blown away by the fights," a user writes, "carefully thought out, excuted, and filmed as a true form of art."

Source: Singtao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Being in the industry for five years, Vincy has recently released a new song and greatest hit song. She has also went through " sweet, sour, bitter and spicy", different feelings in her new album. She said that she was once very down because of the pressure at work and she would share her bitterness with her good friends; Although Vincy's love life is still empty now, but she would not simply choose her partner, especially man who are egoistic, she would not even consider him.

Although Vincy has entered the industry for five years, finally she can release a Vin's Selection song and greatest hit album, however she revealed that the new album has allowed her to try different feelings, hence sad songs are unavoidable, she laughed and said, "I've been good in singing sad songs, but I also need to remind myself to sing songs in other styles, I cannot be sad all the time."

Vincy also expressed that she was born with a "sad voice", she said: "I thought singing fast songs is more relaxing, but it can also be a fast sad song." (Worried there won't be any new changes?) "I'm worried too, that's why I'll have to consult Joey Yung on fast songs."

Speaking about "sweet sour bitter spicy", Vincy expressed her bitterness: "There's a lot of pressure at work, I get emotional easily, people need to be encouraged, I will look for close friends to share my problems." (Mummy?) "I will also tell my mum, but I will only share my happiness and not my problems, I will control my emotions, no matter how unhappy I am , I won't affect the people around me."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Singer Elanne Kong has been actively working on the Mainland market lately. Next week, she will officially release her first Mandarin EP. For her new song, she challenged herself on challenging stunts, causing overjoy for fans!

On January 5, 2011, Elanne will be releasing her first Mandarin EP in Beijing entitled Only Love (唯有愛). In preparation of the day of release, Elanne held a press conference and said she has been adding to her rehearsals daily: "For the new song, I asked my good friend Sunny Wong to help out, but he didn't give me face. He gave me several challenging stunts to do, one of them is doing the splits, twisting waist, and piggy backing high up in the air. I look like a stunts double!"

Elanne's intense rehearsals have gotten her great physical strength, but to maintain the figure, she will only have to go on a diet: "Doing hell training to slim down. Within this month, I could only eat egg whites and drink vegetable soup. Seeing so many good foods, I have to hold back and not eat it. Very difficult!"

For the new main song of the EP, Only Love, Elanne was shooting the MV in 8 degrees C while wearing revealing waist dance clothing. The director and staff were all praising that she's very professional. Tomorrow, we are stepping into year 2011, she expressed that she hopes to have a break - eat, drink and play. Even if it's just a day, it is enough for her!

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Miriam Yeung won 4 awards at the Metro Hits Music Awards. She also received on behalf of her husband Real Ting, the re-engraved edition of "Best Pairing Award" received by VRF back in 2001. At the celebration, Miriam happily said: "Very surprising, I never thought that we'll get a re-engraved edition of this award. My husband doesn't know yet, I plan to place my award and his award together when I get home. See if he will notice it!" When speaking of a magazine report adding rumors for Real, saying that he dated Bernice Liu in the past, Miriam smiled: "Doesn't matter, I know Bernice too. My husband has a handsome outer appearance and Bernice is a beautiful girl, she can be considered a match for him. After all, it's enough that he is currently my husband!" Miriam frankly said that she personally respects the husband-wife communication, so she has not go into the business of Real's past relationships, otherwise he'll keep asking her too.

As her record label East Asia decided to boycott the RTHK Top 10 Chinese Music Awards, Miriam helplessly said: "All stations have given me opportunities in every era. I feel it's a regret and unfortunate." When speaking of the rumors that Eason Chan is moving over to East Asia, Miriam excitedly said that if the rumors is true, then it's really "Capital Artist Comeback Engraved", She said: "Of course I hope so, if it's true, then it's a time where East Asia can really create a legend!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Yesterday CRHK announced that the broadcast right to this year's "Chik Chak Ultimate Song Award Presentation" will not be given to TVB due to them not having an agreement with HKRIA yet. CRHK does not want to affect the spirit of the awards ceremony. At the same, TVB refused to broadcast RTHK's Top 10 Chinese Song Awards due to EEG and East Asia's boycott. RTHK is pulling ATV, iCable and other channels to help them broadcast their awards show.

In the past, all four award ceremonies (RTHK, CRHK, Metro and JSG) were given to TVB to broadcast. Even last year when the royalty disputes with HKRIA started, RTHK and CRHK still allowed TVB to broadcast. RTHK even promised that they are willing to take any risk of legal consequences, if their award show was to be broadcast on TVB. Stephen Chan was expected to break the ice upon his return to TVB, but in reality there are more uncertainties now. Also, with the cancellation of the "Four Station Media Award", there are greater differences between all the stations.

CRHK supports the Big 5 record labels

Currently, the four stations each have their own stance. CRHK clearly supports the Big 5 labels, so yesterday TVB announced through their Foreign Affairs Department that because the TVB and HKRIA issue has not been resolved, TVB cannot broadcast anything relating to the Big 5 (including the newly joined BMA). If music fans and audience hope to watch the original award show (Chik Chak), then can go on CRHK website to watch the show online. It was also stated that both CRHK and TVB have agreed that TVB does not have enough time to edit out the Big 5 segments in the award show for audience to have a pleasant watch, so TVB agreed to give up on the broadcast.

TVB also clearly supports EEG and East Asia, so they announced three reasons why the RTHK Top 10 Chinese Song Awards is not going to be broadcast. Firstly, TVB can face legal consequences if they broadcast the show with singers under Big 55. Secondly, because the two largest record labels in HK (EEG, East Asia) are boycotting the show and third is because this year RTHK backed out of the Four Station Media Award, which is questioned by the industry and record labels of its acceptability.

Yesterday Assistant Director of Broadcasting (Cheung Man San) expressed that they have received TVB's Lee Bo On's written response of the "final decision". Although he feels regret, he hopes that this single event won't affect future collaborations. Mr. Cheung said: "RTHK's music awards is on its 33th year, it had always been RTHK's major productions in a given year. Although this year EEG and East Asia aren't attending, the production and sense of entertainment won't be affected. RTHK will present the awards to EEG and East Asia singers like normal and will broadcast the winning song clips."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

In TVB series Links To Temptation, Yoyo Mung plays a villain. Because her role is often hysterical, and have to learn to have hatred for people around her, it has taken up her energy. As her role sacrifices her body and sleeps with Timmy Hung, Yoyo laughed and said the bed scene was filled with laughter behind the cameras. After she started her relationship with Ekin Cheng, she has often been said to neglect her work and is too focused on dating. Yoyo said that time can prove everything and said 3 years ago when her mom passed away, she has started viewing the world differently. Fortunate to have a boyfriend by her side to get through life's down times: "I remember the day of my mother's funeral, Auntie told me that I can go up and have some soup anytime, that moment I felt really warm!"

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Although Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) and William Chan both attended to the "Metro Hit Music Awards" last night, and William even publicly said "I love you" to Ah Sa, but the couple actually kept a distance from each other at the celebration dinner; Ah Sa stayed with good siter Gillian Chung (Ah Gill) the whole time and avoided taking pictures with boyfriend.

William said he was scared after he said "I love you" but fortunately the audience did not mind. Knowing Ah Sa went embarrassed and laughed, he said: "She just couldn't handle it, because I don't say that often. Next time making proposal public? Not need to do that on purpose, say it when I feel like it. I don't dare to say such sweet things, enough!"

Ah Sa was asked about the incident and she said sweetly: "Everyone sees me blush every time! He was just playing with me, I'll deal with him later in private." As for William said he does not regret expressing his love to her in public, Ah Sa said: "Thank you. I was a little surprised when I heard it. It was his first time saying this in front of this many people."

Ah Gill praised William was being very sweet and feels she would encountered the same thing in the future. Talked about a strange man went into Joey Yung's hotel room earlier, Ah Sa was mad and said it was ridiculous. If she encounters the same thing, would she call boyfriend for help immediately? She said: "Yeah!"

Source: Mingpao
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

Not only it is affecting the Hong Kong music industry, the on-going royalty fee dispute is now affecting TV dramas.

Already confirmed as the female lead of producer Lee Tim Sing's new drama "我的如意狼君", Niki Chow could be out from the drama due to the royalty fee dispute between HKRIA and TVB. It is known TVB high executive Stephen Chan, who resumed his title as General Manager recently, ordered to remove the BMA singer from the cast list.

Although he does not want this to happen, but producer of this drama Lee is prepared for cast changes: "I'm worried that it might affect my new drama. I've asked the Artiste Department and they told me will officially notify me if there's any changes. I'm quite helpless and I can't change their policy. They will give me an answer within these two days, but I'm prepared for it to happen."

Assistant director from the Artiste Management Department in BMA said they heard of the rumor but has yet received a reply from TVB.

The royalty fee dispute has been preventing HKRIA singers to appear in any TVB music programs and to be interviewed by TVB hosts. Although there was a turning point earlier, but now it is officially back to where it stands before. The dispute continues as TVB released a statement yesterday, saying they will not broadcast "Ultimate Song Chart Awards 2010" and "RTHK Top 10 Chinese Gold Songs Awards 2010."

Source: Singtao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Earlier, Theresa Fu Wing publicly blasted rumored boyfriend, Him Law, for being a liar and cheating in love. Theresa and Him’s company, Filmko, has ordered the pair to cease their emotional outbursts in front of the press. When the press asked whether Him has cried for Theresa’s forgiveness, she said, “He’s always easily moved to tears!”

Allegedly, Him already had a girlfriend in Beijing in which he had dated for over five years. Since Him and Theresa belonged to the same company, they had numerous opportunities to work together in the past. Earlier this year, romantic sparks flew between Theresa and Him. While his girlfriend was situated in Beijing , Him aggressively pursued Theresa in Hong Kong . He called Theresa several times each day asking whether she has eaten yet. He will frequently buy Theresa’s favorite wonton noodle soup for her to eat during supper. He often drove her on errands as well. Allegedly, Him told Theresa that he had already broken up with his girlfriend in Beijing .

On their dates, Theresa allegedly noticed that a mainland number often called Him’s cell phone. One day, she called the phone number back and realized that Him had not broken up with his girlfriend in Beijing , Miss Choi, as he claimed. Allegedly, Miss Choi even said to Theresa, “I am his girlfriend of five years. You are one of his ‘Nth’ back-ups. You are the third party!” Theresa said, “Didn’t you break up with him?” Miss Choi countered, “Didn’t you also break up with him?” Theresa said, “”Last year around this time, he was pursuing me. He told me that he broke up with his girlfriend in Beijing a long time ago. When he was at my home, you called him. He said that you couldn’t get over him and he had to talk to you for a bit. ”

After the lie was revealed, Him begged for Theresa’s forgiveness. Theresa’s good friend and former roommate, “Chubby A” told the press, “Him asked for forgiveness from Theresa.” Allegedly, Him cried and said that he will break up with his girlfriend in Beijing . Although he will be filming in Beijing soon, he said he will not be seeing her again. “Chubby A” continued, “I have never seen Theresa hurt so deeply. She has been constantly crying inside her room. I helped Him when he was pursuing Theresa. At the time, he said he will treat his girlfriend very well and is not a player. He asked me to help him. I can not believe that he already has a girlfriend in Beijing . I think his character is questionable!”

According to another inside source, Him may even have promised to get married with Theresa after they save enough money. “Three months ago, they have met each others’ mothers. Theresa even said that she has finally found her significant other. Fortunately, she found out his true colors and realized that he has a girlfriend in Beijing . Since she was lied to for one year, Theresa is very sad.”

Angered by Him’s two-timing, Theresa publicly blasted him by calling him “untrustworthy” and said, “He lied since day one!” The lovers appeared awkward at a Christmas promotional event on December 14th. Him stood next to Theresa and did not know how to respond. When confronted by reporters on December 18th, Him said “I will not respond to personal matters. I just want to talk about work.” Appearing at a December 19th promotional event, Theresa’s eyes appeared puffy from crying. When asked whether she was hurt deeply in love, Theresa broke down and cried in front of reporters.

Him Law’s gained widespread popularity after playing a boxer in TVB’s Suspects in Love " (搜下留情" as Joe Ma Tak Chung’s younger brother. With his muscular forty-inch chest and good public image, Him Law easily attracted a large female and gay male fan base.

Source: Next Magazine, Face Magazine # 187
Translated by: JayneStars

Although Joey was surprised and was not harmed when she met a mysterious man in the hotel, but she was so frightened and explained the incident on Weibo, and this has attracted many friends from the entertainment circle to leave a message on Weibo as an act of concern. Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) left a message saying: "This hotel is too much! Thankfully Jo Jo is safe and is not hurt, everyone has to be more careful next time!" Model Jacquline Chong expressed: "It's too scary!". Yumiko Cheng also expressed that the incident is hard to believe: "How can this unbelievable incident happen? Jo, don't be afraid, it will not happen again!" Wong Cho Lam expressed that he needs to be grateful: "Be careful! Thank God you're fine!"

Besides this, Vincy Chan also exposed that her make-up artist has encountered this before, she said: My make-up artist also heard snoring sounds before in the hotel room she was staying in, actually there was a person sleeping in her hotel room."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

To go along with his upcoming World Tour "Jacky Cheung ½ Century Concert", which kicks off this week in Shanghai, Jacky Cheung is releasing his newest Mandarin album after almost 4 years. [TN: his previous Mandarin album was ‘By Your Side’ which was released in early 2007] The ‘first plug’ to his new album is the song 《三分拍》which incorporates a Waltz melody – the rhythm is lively, yet elegant, and the lyrics bring forth the artistic concept of a couple dancing the waltz to describe the feelings and relationship between a man and a woman.

Jacky expressed that the new song will be added to the song line-up for his upcoming concert: “As I was preparing for my concert, I listened to this song – the playful melody gives me the feeling of being on stage and also a lot of room for visualizing, so I decided to add the song to my concert line-up. Hopefully this will help everyone imagine dancing on stage.”

Jacky’s newest Cantonese album "Private Corner" (which was released earlier this year) contained a song fitting for the Christmas holiday called ‘Everyday is Christmas’. A few days ago, Nokia’s music download service website (Ovi.com) announced that ‘Everyday is Christmas’ was the 10th most downloaded Christmas song in the world this year, joining the likes of classic hits such as Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ (number 1 most downloaded) and Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ (number 2 most downloaded) . Jacky is the only Chinese language singer to make it into the Top Ten, garnering praise from many netizens as being “truly amazing.”

Source: Mingpao
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

1. "Can't Buy Me Love" 34 points (viewers=2,150,000) (peaked @ 45 points)
2. "No Regrets" 33 points (viewers=2,110,000) (peaked @ 47 points)
3. "The Mysteries of Love" 32 points (viewers=2,040,000) (peaked @ 42 points)
4. "A Pillow Case of Mystery II" 31 points (viewers=1,990,000) (peaked @ 39 points)
5. "A Watchdog's Tale" 31 points (viewers=1,970,000) (peaked @ 36 points)
6. "When Lanes Merge" 31 points (viewers=1,960,000) (peaked @ 37 points)
7. "Every Move You Make" 31 points (viewers=1,950,000) (peaked @ 36 points)
8. "Gun Metal Grey" 30 points (viewers=1,920,000) (peaked @ 36 points)
9. "Ghost Writer" 30 points (viewers=1,910,000) (peaked @ 41 points)
10. "A Fistful of Stances" 29 points (viewers=1,820,000) (peaked @ 43 points)

2010 Lowest Rating Series
1. "My Better Half" 25 points
2. "Growing Through Life" 26 points
3. "The Comeback Clan" 26 points

Credits: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City

Carrie Lam and Wong He attended to an opening ceremony of a Japanese restaurant yesterday. The tall model made herself taller by wearing 3-inches heels, making Wong He appeared a lot shorter. When the two stood together for photos, Wong He did not dare to look at Carrie's "career line" (chest) and was standing on tiptoe, hoping to match his height with Carrie's.

The 2005 Miss Hong Kong teased Wong He is short when being interviewed: "I knew he will be here, so I didn't wear very high heels. But he didn't know I will be here, so he didn't prepare shoe lift inserts!" She said she got As for math but feels embarrassed when talking about numbers when doing business; that is why she focuses in being an artiste. She is very satisfied with her pay for this event and praised the company was very generous.

Wong He disclosed he just started to learn how to do business and invested in a friend's restaurant. It is reported that he refused to renew his contract with TVB and decides to retire from showbiz. Wong He said: "No such thing. No one approaches me yet to talk about contracts, so how do you renew? I don't know whether other people would give up using me, so I'll be prepared." He feels he has reached a dead end for his career and plans to level up to become a feng shui master: "I'm interested in feng shui. I'll learn and get a license. I'll only charge 1 dollar per 1 visit he first year after I get my license."

Source: Mingpao
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

Maybe the report is too exaggerated.

Although they did not directly admit their relationship, but G.E.M. and Yoga Lin are already seen as a couple. Earlier Yoga even came to Hong Kong secretly to have a date with G.E.M. but was caught by reporters. The magazine pointed out the Taiwanese singer was roughing reporters up when he found out he was being followed.

The 23 year old denied such accuse and replied on Weibo (Sina Microblog): "I'm a decent woman and won't rely on violence. I'm not a little giant either. I came here to make music, not to play games with you." He stressed he was startled and felt offended when 4 men suddenly jumped out from the dark. His action, which was seen as roughing people up, was his natural instincts when he feels threatened.

His girlfriend G.E.M. explained the incident in a radio interview, saying Yoga was only pulling the camera strap on reporters, not like how the heading writes "goes rage and hit people." The 19 year old expressed her boyfriend is not used to Hong Kong paparazzi and she hopes everyone can give artistes some personal space.

Yoga's record company released a statement yesterday and noted the singer's action were self-defense. The report is totally inaccurate and they reserve the right to pursue all legal actions.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

METRO RADIO HITS MUSIC AWARDS 2010 (Winners List)
(130 Awards Total)

Metro Hits Female Singers Award: Charlene Choi, Denise Ho, Janice Vidal, Jade Kwan
Metro Hits Male Singers Awards: Hins Cheung, Leo Ku, Raymond Lam, Justin Lo
Metro Hits Bands Award: Mr., RubberBand
Metro Hits Group Award: Swing

Metro Hits Most Chosen by Fans in the Country Award (Newcomer King): AK
Metro Hits Most Chosen by Fans in the Country Award (Singers): Charlene Choi, Bibi Zhou, Khalil Fong
Metro Hits Most Chosen by Fans in the Country Award (Group): Twins, Lollipop

Metro Hits Asia Singers Award: Hacken Lee, Kay Tse, Andy Hui
Metro Hits Asia Singer-Songwriter Award: Justin Lo
Metro Hits Asia Singer-Dancer Group Award: Lollipop

Metro Hits Global Stage Big Award: Eason Chan, Joey Yung
Metro Hits Global Singers Award: Eason Chan, Joey Yung, Miriam Yeung
Metro Hits Global Song Award: Eason Chan - Absolutely Naked (一絲不掛)

Metro Hits Most Popular-Honored Singer Award: Andy Lau
Metro Hits Miriam Bloom 15th Anniversary Award: Miriam Yeung
Metro Hits Encore 25th Silver Joy Award: Andy Hui

Metro Hits Top Song Awards:
Eason Chan - Absolutely Naked (一絲不掛)
Hins Cheung - Deadline
Mr. - Black & White Extreme Fan (黑色狂迷)
Swing - No If (無如果)
Eric Suen - If Life Had A Song (如果生命還有歌)
Kelvin Kwan - A Year (一年)
Joey Yung - Disfigured (破相)
Charlene Choi - Simplicity (簡簡單單)
Sherman Chung - Fairytale Country (童話國)
Vincy Chan - No Guilt Fate (無緣罪)
Justin Lo - Love\'s Habit (愛的習慣)
RubberBand - SimpleLoveSong
Stephy Tang - Sweet Heart (心甜)
Jason Chan - Don\'t Fear Losses (別怕失去)
Ivana Wong - Talkative (開籠雀)
Miriam Yeung - 斗零獈
Janice Vidal - Love During the Shaken World (愛在天地動搖時)
G.E.M - Good To Be Bad
Jade Kwan - Confess Love With Body (以身試愛)
Stephanie Cheng - K Song Queen (K歌之后)
Ella Koon - Coral Island (珊瑚島)

Metro Hits Air Plays Index Award
Song: Leo Ku - Era (時代)
Singer: Hins Cheung

Metro Hits Song of the Year Award: JW, Janice Vidal - What Men Believe (男人信什麼)
Metro Hits Newcomer Award (Female): Shiga Lin, Jinny Ng, June Tang
Metro Hits Newcomer Award (Male): Gary Cheng, Jason Chung, Kay Ho
Metro Hits Newcomer Award (Group): Charcoal, 4anda
Metro Hits Newcomer Award (Band): N\'GINE
Metro Hits Newcomer Award (Overseas Singer): Yen-j, Faniche Che
Metro Hits Newcomer Kings: JW (Female Singer), Phil Lam (Male Singer), Sugar Club (Group), Erika (Singer-Songwriter), Benji & Lesley (Singer-Songwriter Group)
Metro Hits Newcomer Award (Overseas King): Khloe Chu

Metro Hits Adapted Song: Hacken Lee - Sinner (罪人)
Metro Hits Singer-Dancer Award: William Chan, Stephy Tang, Tat Dik
Metro Hits Singer-Dancer Group Award: HotCha

Metro Hits Group Songs:
Eason Chan, Rowena Cortes - Men and Women Talk (講男講女)
Alan Tam, Mr. - Go
Khloe Chu, William So - After I Fall In Love With You (當我愛上了你之後)
Barry Ip, Zac Koo, Tat Dik - Spicy Life (辣著生命)
Renee Dai, Ricky Fan - Foolish (愚不可及)
JW, Janice Vidal - What Do Men Believe (男人信什麼)

Metro Hits Karaoke Songs:
Ken Hung - How Are You (你好嗎)
Vincy Chan - No Guilt Fate (無緣罪)
Barry Ip - I Sing For You (我為你唱歌)
Eunix Lee - Beautiful Second Line (美麗二線)
Aarif Lee - A Piece of Crazy (一片痴)

Metro Hits Dance Songs
Joey Yung - Peach Adventure (桃色冒險)
Gillian Chung (Ft. MC Jin) - Many Hearts (心多)
William Chan - Do You Wanna Dance
Stephy Tang - No One Knows
Cilla Lok Ft. 6Wing@FAMA - Queen of Dry Matter (乾物女皇)

Metro Hits Original Songs
Louis Cheung - Gone With The Wind (亂世佳人)
Alex Hung - Charlie (差利)
Andy Hui - Forget, Can\'t Forget (忘了 忘不了)
Pakkho Chau - I Don\'t Want You To Remember (我不要被你記住)
Hinson Chou - Unfortunately The One Needed Is Not Me (可惜所需不是我)
Endy Chow - Sometimes (有時)
Juno Mak - Walk Slowly (彳亍)
Denis Ng - Broken Bridge (斷橋)

Metro Hits Singer-Songwriters: Eric Suen, Ivana Wong, G.E.M, Johnathan Wong, Enrico Kwong
Metro Hits Hip Hop Singers: Hanjin Tan, MC Jin
Metro Hits Popular Jazz Singer: Bianca Wu
Metro Hits Swing Singer: Endy Chow

Metro Hits Composer Award: Khalil Fong - Fraglie (脆弱), Earl Grey Cream Reverie (灰伯爵的忌廉遐想)
Metro Hits Lyricist Award: Wyman Wong - Tourbillion (陀飛輪)
Metro Hits Song Producer Award: Alvin Leong - Absolutely Naked (一絲不掛)
Metro Hits Palace Singer: David Lui

Metro Hits Albums Award:
FAMA - O\'FAMA
Enrico Kwong - My Story Your Stories
Bianca Wu - Jazz Them Up
Denise Ho - \"No Name. Poem (無名．詩)\"
Zhang Yunjing - Opposite Me (相反的我)

Metro Hits Album of the Year Award: RubberBand - Connected

Metro Hits Mandarin Songs Award:
Kay Tse - Fragile (脆弱)
Bibi Zhou - Canned Fish (魚罐頭)
Denise Ho - Poetry And Nonsense (詩與胡說)
Aarif Lee - Frivolous Years (歲月輕狂)
Khalil Fong - Leisure (玩樂)

Metro Hits Mandarin Singers Award: Bibi Zhou, Zhang Yunjing
Metro Hits Most Popular Singer: Sherman Chung (female singer), Pakkho Chau (male singer)
Metro Hits Most Outstanding Singer Award: Jason Chan, Ella Koon
Metro Hits Best Performance Award: Kay Tse, G.E.M, Jade Kwan
Metro Hits My Most Admired Singer (Female): Miriam Yeung
Metro Hits My Most Admired Singer (Male): Eason Chan
Metro Hits My Most Admired Singer (Band): Mr.
Metro Hits My Most Admired Singer (Group): FAMA
Metro Hits My Most Admired Song Award: Joey Yung - Disfigured (破相)

Source: Oriental Daily, On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

It's going to be a busy schedule for next year's Lunar New Year. Just Hong Kong films alone, there are many good choices. Action films, there is Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan and Fan Bing Bing's EEG film New Shaolin Temple, Comedy films there are Sandra Ng and Tony Leung's I Love Hong Living Happy Forever, Louis Koo and Cecilia Cheung's All Well, Ends Well 2011, Louis Koo and Sandra Ng's Mr. and Mrs. Incredible. Both Louis and Sandra are 'hitting themselves'.

Sandra Ng and Tony Leung's I Love Hong Kong film incorporates little stars like Mag Lam and Wong Cho Lam. Joyce Cheng and Kate Tsui are also going to pretend to be 'twins' to fight for Bosco Wong. Producer Eric Tsang's good friend Anita Yuen will also be guest starring. All Well, Ends Well selling point is the pairing between hot makeup artist played by Louis Koo and Cecilia Cheung's comeback work. There will also be Donnie Yen, Carina Lau, Chapman To and Lynn Hung making an appearance. Also Sandra and Louis's other film Mr. and Mrs. Incredible has different costumes.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Gillian Chung, William Chan and Michelle Mai's EEG film Ex (前度) went on the big screens in Hong Kong in June earlier this year. There has been many good feedback after its release. The film finally is scheduled to play in Cantonese across the Guangdong Province. The day before, the leading stars attended a promotional event in Guangdong where they had close interactions with fans.

Ah Gil expressed that Ex is different from what she had done before, to her it is a breakthrough performance. As for Michelle, she said it is the first time she's working in Guangzhou, she is excited to see enthusiastic fans. Since her debut two years ago, Michelle has received many good roles, she felt lucky. William Chan plays a practical man in the film, he said: "Basically I am a lucky person, and like to talk. At first I was really worried about taking on this role, but the director taught me how to observe, in the end I was able do well on the role. Really feel accomplished."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Since Kelly Chen gave birth to her beloved 'shrimp dumpling boy', she has satisfied with all things just as long as she has her son. However, she is longing for a another daughter to make the "good" word. (TN: The chinese character 好 for good is a combination of the words daughter (女) and son (子).. The night before, Kelly was a guest at Andy Lau's concert and seems to have a bulging tummy under her slanting shoulder dress. To verify if Kelly is pregnant again? Her company expressed that she "does not have one yet." Kelly was urging Andy to have a daughter, she joked she would tell her son to pursue his daughter.

When Andy introduced Kelly to the stage, he said: "This girl I knew for a long time, we had a dip in the bathtub together before." He then sang a little of the song I Don't Love You Enough, a MV he filmed with Kelly. He then joked with Kelly and said: "The guest every night has to count all my good things!" Kelly heard that and made an "O" with her lips: "Everything about you is good! But there is something I'm better than you at." Andy answered: "Are you talking about having kids?" Kelly laughed and said: "Caring for a son." Andy refuted: "I am even better, I can care for a daughter!" Kelly said: "If you have a daughter, then I will tell Shrimp Dumpling Boy to pursue your daughter!" Andy answered: "You better off having a daughter and wait for me to pursue her!"

Unexpectedly, Kelly changed her mind and told Andy to have a son, so he can pair up with her daughter. Because his son will resemble him as father, an extinct good man. Andy was scared off after all the talk about relationships, then he left in the raising stage.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

The original cast for 2010's TVB Sales Presentation of Return to the Three Kingdoms included Ron Ng, Steven Ma and Fala Chen. The series is a comedy about the characters going back in time to the Three Kingdoms era from the modern world. However, the leading roles are changed to Raymond Lam and Tavia Yeung, changing to The Mysteries of Love sequel and it is also TVB's hope to boost Raymond and Tavia up for TV King and Queen next year. Netizens are online actively discussing the topic, there were a few complaints of switching the male lead to Raymond, as it is not fair to Ron Ng.

Yesterday reporters called Ron and he expressed that he has heard about the Netizens' discussions online. When mentioning Raymond Lam might be stealing his place as the male lead in the series? He said: "Actually everyone knows that the lead actors shown on the sales presentation each year are not confirmed. The artists may not actually shoot the series, or the series itself might not be shooting at all. It's the same situation for other promotional clips. Although I saw the script and felt that it's an attractive series, I personally don't mind. Also, I heard this series will be starting in March, that time I'll be shooting Forensics Heroes III, so the schedule clashes. I basically can't participate in it." Also, when asked if he's afraid of rumors with Charmaine Sheh again when shooting FH3? He said: "Nope, we are just working."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

(Left: Joey sees a man's shadow, quickly tries to get herself awake and wondered if it's a ghost!)
(Right: After lights were on, Joey saw a man in black: "What you doing?! Leave at once now!") [made up captions]

Joey Yung encounters a man in black in her hotel room during the night

On December 26th, Joey Yung went to Fuzhou for a stage performance, and was enjoying the local gourmet food in her hotel room. However, she encountered a frightening event in the middle of the night! The night before, she finally calmed down when she returned to Hong Kong. Yesterday at 3am, she wrote on Weibo: "A few days ago after I completed the show in Fu Ching (Editor's note: typo, should be Fuzhou), I returned to my hotel room. After I put a chair to keep the door tightly shut, I turned off the lights and went to bed. When I was half asleep, I felt that there was someone in the room. I opened my eyes and saw a man in black clothing beside my bed!"

Half dreaming, half awake, Joey jumped in fear. She suspected that she bumped into ghosts, she was so frightened she went to wash her face and tried to get herself back to reality as quickly as possible: "If he is a ghost, I hope he goes away soon! If he's a person, then that would be a big problem! Eventually it was confirmed that he's a person. (I rather him be a ghost!) A person, then it's going to be troublesome, what does he want? I screamed as I ran away. Actually, I was rolling away! I rushed to turn on the lights and I saw the man was holding the room card key!"

Seeing that the man had a room card, Joey was still so frightened her feet were shaking. She asked constantly who the man was? But the man did not care about her, and continued what he was doing, placing the carryout down. Joey and the man were confronting for 10 minutes before Joey was frustrated and shouted at the man to leave: "He was a bit ashamed and angered. After rushing him out the door, he finally explained he had the same room card as me."

The frightened Joey felt extremely puzzled after the fact: "Why did he not turn on the light and came near my bed side? Why did he silently come near me when he saw that I was sleeping? Is coincidence at fault?" But in fact it's just that much of a coincidence in life, Joey breathe in a sign of relief. She expressed: "Luckily the man in black didn't have any bad intentions, otherwise within a hotel room, when one is most relaxed and encounters a fanatic, the results can be really serious! Thinking back, I am still very scared! I urge everyone to stay in a reliable hotel when traveling, lock up the doors and windows. Should have others to accompany you on the trip too, so can have mutual care."

After Joey exposed her experience, a large group of good friends and fans left messages to comfort her. Her manager Mani Fok, currently in the U.S, rushed to comfort her: "That day when I received your call, said someone was in your room, I have never heard such a scared Joey voice before, scared me too." Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) said: "This hotel is beyond reasonable limits! Fortunately Joey is safe and not hurt. We all have to be extra careful!" Model Jacqueline Chong expressed: "Terrifying!" Yumiko Cheng felt it's hard to believe: "Why would there be such a strange incident? Joey, have no fear, it will not happen again!" Wong Cho Lam expressed have to be thankful nothing happened: "Careful! Thank God nothing happened!" Vincy Chan exposed her makeup artist had the similar experience: "My makeup artist also heard snoring sounds in her hotel room before, turns out that someone was sleeping in her room."

Hotel made mistake, EEG does not plan to take legal action

After the incident, EEG spokesperson went to the hotel to get an understanding of the situation. It turns out that the hotel made a mistake and gave the same room card key to the man, causing a frightening event for Joey. Fortunately the man did not have any bad intentions, the hotel made an apology and EEG does not plan to take legal action. EEG also praised Joey's professionalism, after being frightened, she still attended her performance in Changsha the next day. The incident did not affect her performance.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Dramas

Twilight Investigations - 囧探查過界 (EPS 16-20 END) - 27 PTS (Peaking at 31 PTS)

Links To Temptation - 誘情轉駁 (EPS 06-09) - 28 PTS

Show Me The Happy - 依家有喜 (EPS 16-20) - 21 PTS

Rooms To Let II - 有房出租 (EP 12) (TUESDAY) - 15 PTS

Variety Shows

Wong Cho Lam Show Off Show - 咪咁扮嘢王祖藍演嘢會 (SUNDAY) - 24 PTS
Neighborhood Treasures III - Winter Fun 千奇百趣 (WEEKDAYS) - 22 PTS
Kitchen Diva Louisa - 和味蘇 (EP 08) - 21 PTS
TVB International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship 2010 - 全球華人新秀歌唱大賽2010 (EP 02) - 14 PTS

Notes
- Low ratings resulted from many people out on vacation during the Christmas holidays.
- Twilight Investigations (TI) received 5 praises from audience. 3 were only Wong He and Linda Chung's fresh new pairing creates new sparks. 2 were on the series having new ideas, hope there will be a sequel.
- The Broadcasting Authority received 1 complaint on the characters on TI big battle of wits with ghosts, it is a bad influence on children.

(CSM Media Research: 1 point represents 63,740 viewers)

Source: Mingpao, CSM
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

At tonight's Metro Radio Hits Music Award Presentation, 130 awards are to be given out. According to reliable sources, Eason Chan won 5.5 awards and is the big winner of the night. Hacken Lee won the "Asia Singer Award", but he is going to be absent. Joey Yung, Eason Chan, and Miriam Yeung won the "Hits Global Singers Award". The "Hits Male Singer Award" initially had 4 winners including Leo Ku, Hins Cheung, Justin Lo and Raymond Lam. Because Raymond has to attend his younger sister's wedding, he will be absent and loses the award! As for "Hits Female Singer Award" there is Denise Ho, Janice Vidal and Jade Kwan. The duo Twins won "Metro's Most Hit Group Chosen In the Country Award". Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung also each won their own awards.

G.E.M pockets 3 awards including the "Singer-Songwriter Award", "Outstanding Performance Award" and "Big Album Award". It was said that JW (Joey Wong) will be the newcomer queen at tonight's award show, giving pressure to all the other female newcomers.

The couple Charlene Choi and William Chan also won their awards on the stage together, while rumored 'close friends' Denise Ho and Joey Yung were arranged to sit in the first row.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Yesterday Justin Lo announced at his press conference that he'll be heading to Beijing in March 2011 to start his official development in Mainland. In the recent year, Justin has been surrounded by negative news, and in addition to meeting his Korean girlfriend residing in Beijing, he is starting his departure away from the Hong Kong music industry and into the Beijing market. Yesterday his record company, Gold Label held a press conference for him to announce his temporary hiatus in the HK music scene.

As soon as Justin saw a group of fans who has always loved him, tears instantly came flowing out on his face. He charged off the stage embrace to his fans. At the press conference, a ceremony was in place for Justin to sign with the Gold Label situated in Mainland. Gold Label's CEO gave Justin a key and said: "Relax, already helped you find a house in Beijing."

Justin frankly said that his values has changed a lot, he said: "My family and lover is now in first place. I'm fine with having enough money to use. It is time for me to leave Hong Kong to take a breath. (Are you leaving the HK music industry?) No, it is just temporarily. I have jobs in HK, if want me to write or produce songs, I will come back. (Not singing anymore?) Don't say it like that, just temporarily leave from HK music industry. (When are you going to Beijing?) After my concert ends, I will use a month to prepare. I'll be living in a hotel-styled apartments for 3 months before buying a house."

Crying so much he had nose water coming out, Justin used a tissue to wipe them all away, he said: "Today I have a strange mood, I am happy and unhappy at the same time. Very confused." He stressed that he has been planning to go to Beijing for half a year, asked if he's doing it for his girlfriend? Justin admitted that the majority of the reason is because of his girlfriend. He said that he's often causing misunderstandings with the media, he said this is the last time he'll be meeting the media: "Actually there is slight misunderstanding between us, I know there is one newspaper that has a bias towards me. (Because the newspaper that you want to leave?) 20% of it is, 40% is for music, 40% is for love and I do hope to start a family."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

(Made Up Captions by [Oriental Daily]:
- The Double Headed Photo: "Believe Me, this plan is a double winner!"
- Stephen Pushing Ice Box Photo: Then all your singers (Big 4) get back in there!)

TVB increases the 'shut outs', no agreement with HKRIA & Refuses to broadcast RTHK Music Awards

TVB and HKRIA (Big 4 labels' organization) royalty disputes have been going on for nearly a year. Initially, there was hope with Stephen Chan's return to TVB as the General Manager. However, it was rumored that because TVB boss (Mona Fong) was not satisfied with someone suggesting the singers under Big 4 were allowed to go on other TV stations, she refused to sign the agreement. According to the most result news, both sides have not come to a new agreement yet, tonight at the Metro Radio Hits Music Awards Presentation, initially TVB's J2 channel was going to broadcast the show live, but now they can only broadcast cut footage of the show. Any footage showing the Big 4 singers appearance will be cut out and cannot be broadcast.

Metro Radio & Chik Chak same fate

According to news, TVB called up Metro Radio suggesting that they are going to broadcast the awards show live on J2 channel was the first step of breaking the ice, but now the goal cannot be reached. It was understood that HKRIA had a deadline for TVB to sign the agreement by 5pm the day before Metro's music awards. Since the TVB executives were in a meeting with Mona Fong on Tuesday, they were too busy to respond and resulted in both sides without an agreement. TVB will not be able to broadcast the Big 4 singers segments during both Metro Radio Hits Music Awards and the Chik Chak's Ultimate Song Music Awards. Only cut footage are able to be broadcast.

HKRIA issues statement yesterday

The RTHK Top 10 Music Awards will be held on January 7, 2011. It was understood that because TVB and HKRIA's royalty issues, TVB cannot broadcast the show. Also, RTHK stopped participating in the "Four Station Media Award", clearly refusing to let TVB broadcast their show. Then there is EEG and East Asia who refuses to take part in RTHK's music awards, which miserbly turned into 'double rejection' for RTHK.

[Oriental Daily] contacted Stephen Chan in regards to the broadcasting issues. He admitted that TVB has not come to an agreement with HKRIA: "It is a problem legally and in principle. Both sides are working hard on looking over the documents, time is required to handle the situation. Absolutely can we not explain it in the short period, so the awards ceremony will be like how it is last year. We can only broadcast what is recorded and cannot do a live broadcast." He clarified that it is only technical difficulties with the legal documents, and is not related to the singers' contracts.

Stephen expressed that yesterday TVB received HKRIA's legal statement, because both sides have not come to an agreement, TVB has no copyright of the Big 4 singers and cannot broadcast their footage. When asked if they are refusing to broadcast RTHK's music awards? He said: "I believe to be able to broadcast RTHK Top 10 Music Awards successfully is a going to be a challenge. It is possible we are not going to broadcast it because EEG and East Asia singers aren't attending, it is going to be difficult to broadcast it."

As for HKRIA, yesterday they issued a statement stating that thinking in the benefit of Music Fans, they have tried several times to make temporary agreement and concessions, both sides have consensus over the last several weeks of discussing, but they still need to resolve the technical issues along with meeting TVB's requirements.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU