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Kay Tse recently attended an AIDS event, regarding reporters publishing that she has received an attempt from the record company Gold Label to 'steal' her away, followed by Kary Ng signing a 3-year contract for 5 million over to Universal Music, Kay Tse said: "The entertainment circle really has a lot of news, my contract with Universal still has some time left, not so fast." (Has Gold Label contacted you?) "Have not heard." (Rumored that Gold Label is using 7-digits to sign you as their number one sister?) "That amazing, that is a good news. I feel I am seafood price, sometimes saying I am of little value, sometimes so valuable. I can only laugh!" (Rumored that Kary Ng will join Universal?) "I do not know, welcome her to join our big family. The company has more men than women, it would be happier with more women. Men having to match up more do not have choices, most of the time it is me."

Kay honestly expressed she does not worry about having thin resources being diluted, even though Universal singers cannot appear on i-Cable, she says: "I work a lot, whether I go on the radio station or television, it does not matter much which place, to me it is not a very big influence." (Hacken Lee said to buy i-Cable advertisements?) "Also good! But he's wealthy, right!"

Source: Eastday
Translated by: starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

Providing assistance to others is originally a good deed, what is the reason for it leading into a war of words? Recently, mainland actress Shao Xiaoshan and Gillian Chung each had words to say on Weibo (Chinese twitter) and a large number of Gillian's fans intervened, forcing Shao Xiaoshan's Weibo to shut down permanently.

The matter began since both parties are providing financial aid to a father and daughter (Ren Yabo and daughter Ming Ming) from Heilongjiang, China. Shao Xiaoshan stated that she donated 4 000 Yuan to the Ren family, but the father Mr. Ren stated that he only received about 1 000 Yuan. Gillian Chung posted a message on her Weibo account criticizing and mocking Shao Xiaoshan. Shao Xiaoshan fought back with a reply referencing Gillian's sex photo scandal, arousing fans' hostile attack from all sides, causing Shao Xiaoshan's Weibo to be shut down.

During an interview with Ent Ifeng, Shao Xiaoshan expressed, she does not believe her retaliation was inappropriate: "She (Gillian) first scolded me, calling me a 'self-publicist' and 'devil.' What is wrong with me saying her Sex Photos Gate?" But she repeatedly emphasized that she hopes those fans stop their ill-intentioned attacks, "Put this dark energy into proper energy, even if each of Gillian's fans donated 50, 100 to help others."
 
Source: Ent Ifeng
Translated by: starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

Earlier Rose Chan was rumored with Raymond Lam. It was reported that Raymond is a playboy. During the time he was dating Mavis Pan, besides Rose Chan, there was also a "fourth party" Tang Yan who was involved in the relationship. Yesterday Rose was asked about Raymond's "fourth party" rumor, she said that it is too exaggerated and clarified that the rumor has nothing to do with her. She won't care about the rumor and feels the reports are nonsense. As she is being described as the 'little third' (3rd Party), She asked back: "Because I am young, teasing that I'm a third grade student?"

Rose was asked if she felt Raymond is playboy? She said she only collaborated with him in MVs and didn't get to know him. As for someone is borrowing Raymond's fame to get up top? She said: "That's not me! I am innocently getting dragged into this rumor. I hope reporters will stop asking me about Raymond's issues. (Is she worried that there will be speculations?) The innocent will be innocent!" Asked if she will reject to collaborating with Raymond again? She said she will not reject any collaboration with anyone.

Rose reveals she has been enjoying Raymond's new series My Sister of Eternal Flower, but has not paid particular attention to Raymond's parts. She's actually more focused on watching Charmaine Sheh's performance and hopes to steal some acting tips. She also said that she will soon be shooting in Mainland: "The greatest difference from HK is that I will have to speak Mandarin."

Mavis said she's sick, cancels HK promotion

Raymond's ex-girlfriend Mavis Pan was initially suppose to come to HK this Sunday to promote for new film Treasure Inn. Because she is coming to HK in high-profile for the promotion, it caught the media's attention. The film production company already arranged a series of promotional activities, but Mavis said she's sick and suddenly canceled her trip to HK. Her company expressed that Mavis will be arranged to come to HK later.

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Last night, Andy Hui held the first of three shows to his ON AND ON 25th Anniversary Concert at Hong Kong Coliseum. Of course his girlfriend Sammi Cheng went to support him after she finished her ribbon-cutting ceremony job.

Sammi laughed and said she will be watching all three shows, but won't be going on stage because she doesn't want to make it high profile. She just wants to support Andy in a relaxing manner. Sammi said: "The stage for these 3 nights belongs to Andy, he has worked very hard for this concert. At 2am, he's still on the streets jogging and his physical state is now very good, want to come out to meet the audience in his fittest appearance. However, I am a little worried because he hasn't eatten much." Asked how much muscles did Andy get from the training? Sammi laughed and said she does not know, she didn't see Andy rehearse because she wants to watch the concert in it's original form. Supporting Andy as his girlfriend, does Sammi feel nervous? Sammi said: "A little more anxious! But, I'm so skinny and still can do 10 shows, he's so big, 3 shows is not a problem."

Heartaching boyfriend didn't eat much

Sammi said she won't be going on stage and about Andy giving an emotional speech on stage, Sammi shouted "please don't!" Andy knows her personality, she cannot take such emotional moments. There is mutual understanding. Sammi said: "If he's going to express anything on stage, I will feel very troubled, disturbed and it would be too embarrassing!" Will Andy propose to her on stage? Sammi said: "I will feel very disturbed, such scene will not happen." She expressed that the guest performers Big 4 are sweet talkers and she can't control that. After the concert, will she accompany Andy to have a chicken thigh meal? Sammi said: "Andy is longing to eat roast goose thighs. On the last show, I will take some with me to visit him."

Earlier Johnny To wished Sammi to have children soon, but Sammi laughs and said she has no interest in having children. She rather raise cats and dogs. If God wants her to have a child, she will accept. As for if Andy wants to have children? Sammi said: "He likes elders more. I said I wanted to open a kindergarten, but he said let's open a senior center. I know it's not a must to have children for him."

Andy performed several fast songs and got the atmosphere in HK Coliseum very high. He expressed that he's only able to be on this stage because fans supported him for 25 years. He hopes to express his regards through singing. When finished singing Tell the World I Love You, fans shouted Sammi's name and Andy laughed saying that he was ready for the audience to give this reaction. Andy thanked Mark Lui for composing so many songs for him and fans shouted Sammi's name again. Andy laughed: "She doesn't know how to compose songs!"

When Andy sang and played the song Only You Cannot Be Replaced on the piano, he said: "This is the first time in 25 years, I learned to play this song for 2 months." When Andy sang the last line of the lyrics, he teared up.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi and Korean hunk Kwon Sung-Woo starred new film REPEAT, I LOVE YOU yesterday held a press conference in Shenzhen. News figure Pak Chi was absent due to health reasons. Attendees included producer Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, director Calvin Poon Yuen Leung, actors Angela Chang Siu Hom, Jing Boran, Jing Tian, Sphinx Ting Chun Sing and Chen Taisheng.

At the press conference, producer Kwan Kam Peng waited until the end to express regret about Pak Chi's absence. Because Pak Chi was very involved on the set, the production made her very tired. He hoped that everyone would understand and give her some time. Later the host also said that Pak Chi could not attend due to health reasons and asked everyone to applaud to wish her an early recovery. As the press conference, the team broke into three groups of media interviews. Kwan Kam Peng who was with Kwon Sung-Woo and Chen Taisheng first stated, "Just ask me anything about Cheung Pak Chi, Kwon Sung-Woo doesn't want to say anything for Cheung Pak Chi." He honeslty said that Pak Chi's manager Emily yesterday also came to Shenzhen for a meeting and gave the team an understanding of Pak Chi's current health condition. He said, "Emily said that she would head back and 'convince' Pak Chi to return to work as soon as possible. (Does the term convince mean she is unwilling to return?) We have to give her even greater support. In the film she played two different characters who are very different, the pressure is also large. In addition recently something unpleasant happened to her, the pressure and the exhaustion were even greater." Would Pak Chi's time off affect the production progress? Kwan Kam Peng continued, "We have another plan, hopefully we make up the progress. Kwon Sung-Woo in June will head to Paris for Jackie Chan's film, but Pak Chi's role will not be eliminated." He revealed that Pak Chi originally would return to the team two days ago. Emily would inform them when she would return. However he was not worried that Pak Chi would quit the film halfway and was confident that Pak Chi will be back soon.

Pak Chi's absence left Kwon Sung-Woo to carry the load alone. He said that for his first overseas development and movie in China he inevitably was nervous. Luckily with everyone's care and assistance the collaboration has been very pleasant. He also cherished this chance very
much. Because this was his first movie for the overseas market, it was very important to him. As for working with Pak Chi for the first time, Kwon Sung-Woo praised Pak Chi as a very seasoned actress in Chinese film. She did not just rely on one or two film to have everything that she had today. In the film her acting was very outstanding. She also worked on a Korean film before, and FAILAN was very popular with the Korean viewers. He said, "On this collaboration, many on the set said that she was very focused and performed very well. Pak Chi in the film played two characters, a lady and a strong woman. She gave a very focused performance and helped me a lot." In addition Kwon Sung-Woo reportedly was not used to Chinese food and insisted on Korean food during the shoot. He clarified that the report was baseless and honestly said that he liked Chinese food. As for whether Pak Chi's time off would affect his new film schedule in Paris next month, he believed that they had ample time and he would not be affected.

Director Poon Yuen Leung, Jing Tian and Ting Chun Sing were interviewed. Poon Yuen Leung revealed that the film has already more than half shot. As for Pak Chi's time off, he said, "Everything about her has been said on stage, I don't have anything to add. (When will she return to work?) No comment." Jing Tian played Pak Chi's cousin and had many scenes together. She felt that Pak Chi was very nice and her idol. Speaking of Pak Chi's time off, Poon Yuen Leung immediately cut in. "I believe we all lover her. Everyone is supportive of her. We are done."

Sources: takungpao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Donnie Yen Chi Tan two days ago attended a video game ad press conference in Guangzhou. He honestly said that he did not have time to play games with his son. Instead he would be with the children more on outdoor activities. He also revealed that his three year old son had quite a desire to perform, thus he wanted to wait until he was older then he would teach him to become his successor.

Chi Tan in the game played a chief instructor. In comparison to making a movie, he thought the kung fu in the film was not as stringent as film. Many criticized online games as unhealthy, Chi Tan urged everyone to know the proper balance. "You can't say playing games is unhealthy, game is one of the products that prove the society is improving. I am busy so I don't have time to play games with children. In general we would do some outdoor activities and I would get an understanding of their daily school experience more. Since I treat myself like their friends, I would communicate equally with them more." Chi Tan also said that the best gift for the children was to participate in the children's lives. "My son is three year old and has never seen my movies. I used to think it's in his genetics. My son is amazing, he has quite a desire to perform. When he gets older I will teach him. He will be my successor." As for the three roles of good actor, good father and good husband, Chi Tan honestly said that good father is the hardest. Ultimately he and the children have age differences, and they keep maturing and changing. He has to grow up with them at their pace.

With the success of IP MAN, Chi Tan keeps on getting film offers. Yet he has not worked himself to death because he would like to play some characters that everyone has never seen. In addition he would like to spend more time on his children, thus he asked for time off. Has he thought about giving up acting? He confidently said, "Absolutely not. Chinese kung fu film is a very valuable film genre. Since I still have some influence, why not keep expanding it so it can keep getting international recognition? Most recent WU XIA's Cannes word of mouth has been great, the overseas media's generally good review is very rare. As a part of it, I am very proud."

Sources: takungpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam earlier worked on the film THE WEDDING DIARY (GIT FUN NA GEIN SI) in Penang. After a month the production finally wrapped. She was very reluctant to leave the team because she has already become like a family with the cast and the crew. She joked that she would be willing to return to the set as a production assistant.

Elanne in the film played a couple with Ah Niu. One the night before the wrap she already said that she did not want to return to Hong Kong. On the final day of the shoot, the team shot on location on a bridge. Ah Niu had to ride a motorcycle with Elanne toward the camera. After her final scene when the director told her it was a wrap, the crew presented flowers to her and she was moved to tears. Ah Niu even deliberated said some moving words, which made her cry even more. Once she settled down, the crew brought champagne and Elanne excitedly chugged a bottle. Very soon she was buzzed and rushed up to bite the director's arm. Ah Niu followed and went to bite the director's other arm. The director cried for help then realized that they agreed to "thank" the director for taking care of them on the day of the wrap.

The team later fought for photos with Elanne. "I have never been reluctant to finish a job like this, this time I really have to want the director, Ah Niu, Sister Hung (Wai Ying Hung) and the crew for taking care of me during the period. I truly was very happy to be able to participate in this film, hopefully in the future we will have the chance to work together again." Elanne even said that this film changed her view on marriage. "I always wanted to have a dream wedding, but after this film I feel wedding is really troublesome. In the future a simple yet elegant wedding would do for me."

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Ron Ng, Yoyo Mung, Aimee Chan, Ruco Chan and Louise Lee attended the costume fitting for TVB new series ATF Terrorism. Ron said the series title although has 'terrorism' in it, but there will not be many scenes on terrorism. The series is actually similar to the film Running Out of Time. As for the relationships in the series? Ron said: "Ruco and I are brothers who both fall in love with Aimee Chan. There will be a lot or misunderstandings later." When speaking of rumored girlfriend Viann Zhang releasing a photo book? Ron said: "I don't know! (Will you purchase a copy?) If the photos are good, I will. As a friend, I will support her. (Do you keep in touch with her now?) Yes, but not often."

Yesterday, Aimee appeared with long hair, but it did not look too natural. She expressed that she is still experimenting because all along she has had too many short hair appearances. She wants to give audience a fresh new feeling. This time, Yoyo Mung shoots this TVB series under a 'per series' contract. She excitedly said thanks to Producer Amy Wong, her role has many male companions: "In the series, I play a reporter and will do a lot of spying work. Earlier I went to buy some props to help me with the performance, like a pen with a knife hidden it. Perhaps producer Amy Wong thought that these props were too cruel, so we gave up on them." When asked if her character has a relationship line? She said: "This time I'll have a relationship with Ruco Chan. I'm not suitable for Ron Ng, look more like his older sister."

Source: Mingpao
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Halewinner Jewelry and Watch Group collaborates with Switzerland's famous watch brand Audemars Piguet. This is Hong Kong's first opening of an Audemars Piguet specialized store. Yesterday the two companies invited Kevin Cheng and Charmaine Sheh to attend the new store's opening ceremony.

Ex-rumored couple Charmaine and Kevin modeled the high-end watch collections together. Charmaine clearly appeared generous, taking the initiative to greet Kevin and placed her hand on his shoulder for pictures. However, Kevin appeared a little unnatural. During the event, Charmaine had a bright smile on as she tried to break the ice with Kevin, while Kevin tried to maintain distance and did not have much of a reaction.

Later Charmaine expressed that the event organizers requested her to put her hand on his shoulder, and denied that Kevin was keeping his distance. Asked if the organizers requested he keep his distance? She said: "They won't! Why would they? Since our last series, we haven't seen each other for a long time, we still keep in touch. (Couple team earns big money?) Haven't seen him for so long, today get to see beautiful watches and get to earn money. Regarding the amount, will have to ask my manager."

Surrounded by rumors, Charmaine was asked of her current love life: "Waiting! (You and Kevin will spark again ["fan tat"]?) Ha! Do you guys want to eat some egg tarts? (What if he pursues you?) We are friends! He is a good man. There is no 'if' or 'suppose' that we can say. At the moment, I am friends with him." Charmaine was asked if she gossiped about Kevin's love life? Charmaine said: "You all ask him. (He won't tell us the truth!) Ha! Then he may not tell me the truth either."

Earlier it was rumored that Charmaine got together with a married man (Tony), but she already issued a statement clarifying the rumor. Charmaine said that the rumor was just to make a scene: "I don't have the air [to care about that]. We haven't kept in touch, have to recover a bit. We both were unhappy about this rumor." She continued and said that she has received noticed to appear in court for Stephen Chan's trial, but she is unsure of the exact date.

Kevin supports Charmaine is not third person

Although Kevin appeared distant from Charmaine, but he still defended her left and right, clearly being hypocritical! Regarding Charmaine's rumors with a married man, Kevin said: "Of course I support her! I definitely won't believe this rumor, it's such nonsense! (Did you ask her about it?) She issued a statement pretty quickly! These type of news is very hurtful to a girl! (Last time you and Charmaine were rumored, but no statement was issued?) It's not the same this time, there is a difference between married and unmarried! I believe she never done it, good people won't do such things. I clearly know her character, so far we are friends."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

This is the first time Sam Lee, who had always focused on films, shoot a TVB series. In TVB new series Ghetto Justice, Sam is paired with the 10 year younger Sharon Chan. Sam jokes that it's 'late spring', but greatly praises that Sharon is terrific ('mo dak ting'): "She is family oriented and pretty! My first TV series, I relied on her entirely to look after me. She did all that a 'girlfriend' does, so I should be a 'boyfriend' too and treat her to meals all the time!" Sharon also praises Sam for looking funny on the outside, but inside he's actually very serious: "People ask me if he's really funny, but actually not really. When he's working, he's actually very into it!" After mutual praises, the two claims that they are only friends and will definitely not spark love.

In the series, both makes an exceptional performance, believe that everyone will have more respect for them! Sharon plays a sex worker that runs nude on the street to help her mother pay off her debts. Sam as a social worker challenges justice through barbaric behavior and hopes to rescue Sharon from the pit of fire. Before shooting began, the professional Sharon and Sam met up at the nightclub to chat with the 'mama shan' (procuress) and hear their story. Sharon was afraid of danger and stood close by Sam to get the experience! Sam said: "When we got there, it felt so suppressed! There are really all kinds of people in those places, I feel the danger for them! (What do you think of this type of occupation?) It's just a character in society, if there are demands then there will naturally be offers!" As for Sharon, she learned their bitter background and felt very emotional: "One really had the same aspiration as my role! So we shouldn't discriminate them, they don't harm anyone." Necessary for the role, Sharon had to dress sexily and walk around the streets of Sam Siu Po. She attracted a lot of elderly men during shooting, staring at her from head to toe. This is a huge challenge to her EQ! Sharon also injured her collarbone during shooting of the series and took several months off. Such a huge sacrifice, Sharon expressed she just hopes audience will acknowledge Ghetto Justice.

Source: The Sun
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

True colors cannot easily be seen by people, especially for artists, they would want to hide their 'true colors' even more. So, sometimes what audience sees is just what's on the surface. Raymond Lam usually gives people the feeling of 'Chok', 'very Chok' or 'extreme Chok', but in real life he is not someone who Choks even when he's sleeping. In fact, Raymond is actually a pretty funny and clumsy person in real life. In TVB series My Sister of Eternal Flower his funny role is able be part of the fight! Don't believe so? Raymond said so himself.

Wah Dee? (Andy Lau) - Actually it's 'Jump Jump Fung'...

This time in Sister Fa, Raymond plays a playful and spoiled rich boy, always imitating others. Following his imitation of 'Wah Dee', what imitation was most memorable for Raymond? He said: "In Sister Fa, the most memorable part was when I had to pretend to be 'jump jump tiger', wearing a tiger costume and the tiger hat and doing the poses. It feels like the pictures in Hung Fung (HK gay porn magazine), this scene was quite memorable because I have never looked like that before." Seeing this 'Jump Jump Fung' look, it is completely different from his normal 'Chok' appearance.

Chok? - Not considered so...

He was even dressed as a 'Jump Jump Fung' for this series, Sister Fa really does have a lot of comedy in it then. Raymond is normally so Chok, does he feel this series was hard to handle? He said: "To me, this role is considered a breakthrough in my acting career because I rarely do comedy series. When I received the script, I went to ask my friends and watched more comedy flicks to see how I could go do this series. The role is somewhat similar to me personally. Don't think I look Chok when I'm working, but in reality I can actually be pretty funny. The difference between me and the character is that I don't like to yell at people or play jokes on people. At most is I watch others play tricks and I'm standing aside, won't say anything and just steal some laughs."

Prince? -- More like a commoner...

The series makes Raymond seem like a mixed of a spoiled rich boy and a prince, someone who is not into his work at all. As for Sister Fa (Charmaine Sheh), she is like a princess. However, asking himself, is Raymond a prince himself? He said: "Of course not! Only those in a royal family, like Prince William, are the true prince. In reality, I am not like a prince who needs someone to look after me. Actually, I really know how to take care of others, such as I would pass food with my chopsticks to others when eating and help an elder cross the street. Also, I'm actually very concerned for my fans because sometimes I see them waiting outside of TVB City for me in the dark nights, I am very worried that they will get yelled at by their parents or won't have enough energy to go to school the next day. Of course their safety is what I'm most concerned about!"

Change? -- Accommodation is good...

In the series, Raymond trains Sister Fa to become the perfect princess that he sees in his heart. However, in real life Raymond will not force his girlfriend to change nor will he change himself for her. Raymond said: "I feel that when two people are together, it will work with mutual accommodation. 'Change' basically does not work at all. At this period of time, I also really want to be in a relationship, seeing so many of my old classmates getting married and having kids, I really want to do the same. But after all, I don't have much time, I don't want to force a relationship before I actually get to know the person." In fact, Raymond is very busy now. He currently has to promote for Sister Fa and continue shooting for Return to the Three Kingdoms. Then he has to prepare for his July Hong Kong Coliseum concert. Later in the year, he'll be going back to Mainland to shoot the series Yang Warrior. Next year he'll be spending much of his time shooting in Mainland and will do a concert tour. Does he have personal time? Yes, when he's sleeping or using the bathroom.

Big Boy? -- Still a little kid...

In Sister Fa, Raymond is so funny, but in reality he is described by the media to have a 'Chok' look. Then what truth is there in the real Raymond? He said: 'Recently many people use 'Chok' to describe me. In fact, in real life I am not this type of person, but instead many of my colleagues say I'm a little foolish, the clumsy type." Joey Yung once said in an interview that Raymond is not at all Chok in private life. Don't say Joey doesn't understand why Raymond is associated with 'Chok', but even Raymond himself does not really understand. He said: "Actually when it's time to play, I can become like a kid and be very playful. I am that type that can frown when someone teases, and someone without worries."

Smart? -- More like Clumsy...

Raymond's outer appearance gives people the feeling that he's skilled, especially after he portrayed 'Professor King'. Since then, people thought he was very smart, but turns out that in reality it's another story. Raymond said: "In fact I am pretty clumsy, I can easily forget things. For example, sometimes colleagues would remind me to bring something the day before, but on that day I will still forget it. Sometimes even when I have what I'm going to wear in mind, I still wear the wrong thing. As my short memory is pretty serious, the one time I remember most was after work, I left my outfit and forgot to take it with me. Then a colleague played a trick on me and didn't take it for me. When I was walking half way, I felt my hands were empty and it felt odd. It was then that I discovered I forgot my outfit." In other words, Raymond is just a clumsy kid. Chok? Only on screen.

Source: Yes! Magazine Issue #1054| Scans by: Kaka
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

TVB's new big bosses, Charles Chan Kwok Keung and Cher Wang, were nowhere to be found in the station's first annual general meeting with them at the helm.

But many shareholders were glad to see an old hand step in to fill the void: 104-year-old Run Run Shaw.

The founder of the broadcasting giant - who with wife Mona Fong Yat Wa still holds 3.9 percent of the company - was all smiles when he arrived in his wheelchair.

Many journalists were not surprised that Chan was a no-show. He's also known as the Shell King - for hiding in his shell.

Wang was the subject of an even naughtier joke: some said the chief of tech firm HTC couldn't part with her new iPad.

Source: The Standard

The trial of TVB general manager Stephen Chan Chi-wan and two others on charges of fraud and corruption will begin on June 21.

All three have pleaded not guilty.

Chan appeared in the District Court yesterday for a pretrial review, accompanied by his good friend and artiste Wong Hei. The 51-year-old general manager is represented by senior counsel Joseph Tse Wah-yuen.

The prosecution said the trial will be in Chinese and will likely last four weeks.

The 54 prosecution witnesses will include 24 TVB artistes and management-level staff as well as six officers from the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Of these, about 30 will testify before Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi while the rest will submit written statements.

Chan, Idea Empire Advertising and Production director Edthancy Tseng Pei-kun, 28, and Wilson Chan Wing-shuen, 63, head of business development for TVB's marketing and sales division, face a total of five charges.

Chan is alleged to have received HK$112,000 from Tseng to participate in a show entitled Be My Guest during the 2010 New Year's Eve countdown at Olympian City.

Chan and Tseng also allegedly conspired to defraud TVB and five female artistes at a book-signing ceremony by concealing a deal whereby Ma Belle Jewellery would pay Idea Empire HK$300,000 to have the performers attend the ceremony.

The three were arrested by graftbusters in March last year in a high-profile operation.

They are on bail of HK$100,000 each. In a surprise move in November, Chan resumed most of his managerial duties at the station despite the charges linked to his work.

Outside court yesterday, Chan said a High Court libel writ filed by TVB against ATV concerns the allegation that it falsified ratings.

"The [ratings] allegation is serious. We took the action after ATV's failure to respond to our demand to issue a public apology within seven days," he said.

Chan also stressed that TVB ratings surveys are carried out by an independent third party over which the station has no control.

TVB wrote to the Broadcasting Authority this month asking that it launch a probe into the alleged libel, he added.

Source: The Standard

In 2008, a sex photo scandal that rocked the Chinese showbiz turned Hong Kong actors Edison Chen and Cecilia Cheung into overnight enemies.

Recently, it was reported that the two met on a flight, and Cecilia had even asked to sit next to Edison. She also took photos with him.

Although Cecilia later denied that it ever happened, Edison admitted to taking pictures with her.

On May 23, Cecilia's manger responded, "Forgiving others is like forgiving yourself. We are all in showbiz and will always run into each other. When you meet someone you know on a flight, it is basic manners to acknowledge and talk to the person."

Cecilia has yet to respond to this thus far.

In other related reports, Edison was said to be writing a musical based on his life.

However, when asked if he would include the scandal into the musical, the singer merely claimed that "it's not done yet".

Edison also described his coincidental meet-up with Cecilia to be "very happy" and "not embarrassing".

Commenting on the question about working with Cecilia in the future, Edison complimented the actress saying, "Her acting (skills) is great."

He also expressed his wish to meet with Cecilia's husband Nicholas Tse, and hopes that "it would not be a big issue by then".

Source: xin.msn
Translated by: mv_288 @ AsianFanatics

The other night, Steven Ma was promoting for his hosted TVB show Apprentice Chef. Earlier he expressed he invited Sonjia Kwok to participate in the show as his guest, but the other night he said: "She can't do it anymore because she has to go back to Mainland for shooting. (Go back and get married?) I just know she's very happy at this period of time. (Do you know when she's holding her wedding?) I haven't received a formal notice yet. Basically where ever she's plans to hold her wedding, I will go."

Also, Steven expressed that he successfully invited Fala Chen and Aimee Chan to go on the show. Asked if he knows about Aimee and Moses Chan's rumors? He expressed that he watched Aimee enter the industry and felt that she's a very filial and polite girl. He joked: "Tell Ah Mo (Moses) to add oil, they are both very filial, just like cooking tomatoes with eggs. If they are really dating, then I will cook them this dish! Ah Mo don't always drink coffee!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

All along, Linda Chung has been seen to have average acting, and could not stand firm as the first line FaDan. However, in her performance in TVB series Yes Sir, Sorry Sir as Miss Koo, her acting makes a breakthrough. The episode (27) broadcast the day before was about Linda finding out that Law Sir (Moses Chan) was an undercover. She broke down in tears when she found out the truth and smacked her handbag on the 'scum' Moses. This scene caught the attention of many Netizens, greatly praising her outstanding acting. They even supported her to challenge Charmaine Sheh in getting TV Queen this year.

The night before on discussion forums, Facebook and TVB.com, Netizens were leaving messages to boost Linda's momentum. On TVB's official website, Yes Sir got 1.1 million hits. Some Netizens expressed that after watching Miss Koo's break down in tears, even the men teared up because of her. As for Moses Chan, who has been considered the 'best deal' in the industry turned into a 'scum' because of his cheating role. Netizens crowned him as the new generation 'cheap man'. Someone even wanted to kill 'cheap man' Moses.

Yesterday Linda accepted an interview over the phone and expressed she has noticed the comments online, but she never thought the responses would be that good. Whens speaking of the crying scene, was it difficult for her? She said because she had enough time to do her homework to get into character and had Moses' lead into the character, she was successful in just two takes! Linda said that she never thought of getting TV Queen: "I really haven't thought of it, in fact I really want to get 'My Favorite Female Character' award. With the success of this role, my self-confidence really is stronger!" As she is in Malaysia for work, she probably won't be able to watch the finale with the rest of the cast. Linda felt that if everyone thinks Moses is a 'cheap man', then that proves his acting was a success.

Moses Chan says "Touch Wood"

Towards being labeled as 'cheap man' and Netizens wanting to 'kill' him, Moses said: "Choi! Touch Wood, it's just acting! In the beginning, I did discuss the role with the Producer, he said that there will be a place for me to prove that my cheating was forced by circumstances. Only then did I accepted the role. I'm not worried." Queenie Chu who plays Linda's older sister in the series was also touched by Linda's crying, she said: "I cried, heart breaking!"

Cilla Kung plays a student in the series and too praised Linda's acting as outstanding, she strongly supports her to be crowned TV Queen: "I feel this is a very good breakthrough, at first she was very cool and then when she's in a relationship, she gets really sweet. Last night, my whole family was very into watching her hysterical scene. I was even crying too!" Also, TVB and the Broadcasting Authority received 2 complaints on Yes Sir bringing the bad message of cheating relationships, which is not suitable to be broadcast at that time slot.

Miss Koo meets Kenneth Ma (Source: Mingpao)

[Spoilers] After Miss Koo gets cheated by Law Sir, she forgave him. She led her team of students and won first place in the Hong Kong wide Bowling Competition. In her love life, she meets special guest star Kenneth Ma. Will they develop a relationship? Producer Lau Ka Ho expressed that this is open for the audience to decide.

As for Law Sir and Miss Ho (Tavia Yeung), they end as a pair. It was understood that Law Sir although won great merit in the police force for his work, he decides to give up his job as a police officer and be an elementary teacher in Mainland instead. By chance, he meets Miss Ho there.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

TVB actress Suki Tsui's businessman husband (Kenny Wong) was rumored to have failed at his attempted suicide and was rushed to the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. After treatment, he was fine and nothing serious. Yesterday reporters contacted the couple to clarify and the two did did not answer the phone. Both responded trough SMS denying to the suicide reports.

Last night, Suki responded through SMS at 10pm and expressed that it's very "low" to say her husband was trying to commit suicide. He was "just in the hospital for regular check up". Later, her husband responded and stated: "OK, I just stayed in the hospital for a night, thank you for the concern."

It was understood that recently Kenny's business is not running smoothly. In March when the Japan earthquake hit, his operated Japanese cuisine business was greatly affected. On the other hand, his father passed away last month at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, which left a great impact on him. It was rumored that because he missed his late-father, he was drinking away his grief and took medication. Under the mixture of alcohol and medication, he had an accident.

Source: Apple Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's costume comedy TREASURE INN (CHOI SUN HAT JANG) will open on June 23. Aside from the two Best Actors, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Huang Yi, controversial female star Mavis Pang Shuangshuang guest starred as a "Peak Destroyer Nine Tailed Fox". She lay it all on the line for her performance, even director Wong Jing had nothing but praise for her.

Pan Shuangshuang in the film played one of the villains "Peak Destroyer Nine Tailed Fox". Along with Philip Ng Won Lung and others she tried to sell the white jade Goddess of Mercy that was stolen from a rich man in the city in Treasure Inn to others. At the same time, she with her own kill shot "Sound Wave Kung Fu" to battle against Cheung Ka Fai and Tse Ting Fung who tried to stop them. Pang Shuangshuang in the film dressed provocatively and often carried a Pipa, attacking opponents with singing and sound from the Pipa. In one scene she carried a Pipa and had a suspected wardrobe malfunction, but she disregarded it, kept performing and finished the scene with one take.

Wong Jing admired Pan Shuangshuang's performance very much and praised her professional performance. "That day I explained the script to her and told her that she would need to perform in sexy clothing. She not only did not act up but also very quickly agreed. In addition, during the shoot her performance was great." Pan Shuangshuang was very excited about her participation in the film and looked forward to developing in the film industry, playing different roles and developing in multiple areas in show business.

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Recently, Miss Chinese International 2008, Oceane Zhu (朱璇), was often spotted going out on concert dates with Albert Tong(湯珈鋮), the heir of Tomson Group. Yesterday, the pair attended Mayday’s concert with Sherry Chen (陳爽). After collaborating with Director Yonfan (楊凡)in the film, Prince of Tears "淚王子", Oceane met Taiwanese actress, Hsu Feng (徐楓) through Yonfan. Afterwards, Hsu Feng introduced Oceane to her son, Albert Tong.

Taiwanese group, Mayday, held the final performance to their four concert session at the Hong Kong Coliseum last night. Aside from many excited Mayday fans in attendance, Oceane Zhu and Albert Tong were also present. Oceane brought along friend, Sherry Chen, as her companion. When the trio entered the venue, reporters flocked to take photos. Oceane posed generously for the photos. At first, Albert did not look directly at the camera. Upon the reporter’s request, Albert and Oceane agreed to take photos together.

After partaking in Yonfan’s Prince of Tears, Oceane promoted the film in Taiwan. Yonfan introduced Oceane to retired actress, Hsu Feng, who had a very good impression on Oceane. Realizing that Oceane was in Hong Kong by herself, Hsu Feng was extremely protective of her and introduced her to son, Albert Tong. Oceane and Albert’s fates crossed paths and their “love seedling” was in its early stages of development. The pair often went on concert dates. Earlier, Oceane and Albert went to Kenny G’s concert and last night, they attended Mayday’s concert together.

Through his secretary, Albert noted that he was only friends with Oceane. Through a telephone interview, Oceane said, “We are not dating. We are just regular friends. Since Albert had concert tickets, I asked Sherry Chen to come with me. I am not lying.”

Albert Tong’s Profile

When Albert Tong became Executive Director of Tomson Group at the age of eighteen, he achieved historical status as the youngest Executive Director of a publicly-traded Hong Kong company. Albert is the son of Golden Horse Best Actress, Hsu Feng, and his late father was Tong Cun Lin.

When Albert was fourteen-years-old, he traded stocks and earned $4 million (HKD). Since then, Albert has demonstrated a sharp eye for investments. He set billionaire, Li Ka Shing as his target. In recent years, Albert’s company, Tomson Group, focused on development in the Shanghai real estate market.

Twenty-eight-year-old Albert Tong’s net worth was valued at over $7 billion (HKD). Currently, Albert was voted as the youngest and most handsome billionaire. Albert had many female admirers, even leading many women in online discussion forums to discuss how they can capture the young billionaire’s heart! Allegedly, Albert was once diagnosed with depression when he was in Form 3 and had to take a hiatus from his studies.

Allegedly, Albert Tong never had a relationship in the past. He said he was very passive in relationships. In the past, he noted that he admired women who possessed large eyes and a gentle heart. He revealed that he admired Amanda Liu in the past.

Sources: Appledaily and Cri.cn
Translated by: JayneStars

FOUNDING OF A PARTY will be released in June. The latest trailer displayed the film's enormous production. In the film several generously performing key actors were "particularly nervous" about the characters that they would play, but director Huang Jianxin's eye for casting amazed many actors.

According to Director Huang Jianxin, in the Battle of Mianhuapo scene, LET THE BULLETS FLY's Liao Fan as National Protection soldier Zhu De battled 20 alone. The scene looked just like a big Hollywood film gun fight. In the scene, Liao Fan fell from the horse and tore his shoulder ligament but he still insisted on working for seven days. Even the doctor called him crazy. At the same time in order to strengthen the freshness for the audience, aside from Ma Shaohua who played Dr. Sun Yat-Sen before, other actors have never played their historical figure roles. Several leads suspected whether they could bring their characters to life. Zhang Jiayi who played Li Dazhao revealed, "When we and Liu Ye heard the roles that Director Huang assigned to us we jumped with fright as we all thought 'Do I look like this character?' Yet after make up we were surprised that actually everyone resembled their historical figures both in looks and spirits." In addition, two handsome men Liu Ye and Chen Kun were assigned to play Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai. Director Huang said, "Conceivably many viewers understand that leaders like Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai indeed were truly handsome men."

In the film Alex Fong Chung Shun played Yang Du and had many scenes with Chow Yun Fat who played Yuan Shikai. For the character Fong Chung Shun in the Putonghua film needed to read his lines with a Northern accent, which was truly very tough for this Southerner. In addition he had to act with Fat Gor, before hand he had to repeatedly practice during his breaks. He was afraid that he would hinder the team with bad takes. For perfection he was willing to work overtime and suggested to shoot some scenes again. In addition, FOUNDING OF A PARTY earlier received approval for the final version to be over two hours long. Playing Tao Yi earlier in the trailer Tang Wei still appeared, but on the May 24 cast list of 108 actors Tang Wei officially disappointed. The film has confirmed the list and other actresses remained in the film.

Sources: takungpao, singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Nicholas Tse Ting Fung has been busy with THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN) shoot in Malaysia that he could not surprise his wife Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi on her 31st birthday. The media however speculated that it was due to Pak Chi's recent reconciliation with Edison Chen Koon Hei.

Source: mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Dramas

Yes Sir. Sorry! Sir - 點解阿Sir係阿Sir (EPS 20-24) - 29 PTS (Peaking 31 PTS)

My Sister of Eternal Flower - 花花世界花家姐 (EPS 01-05) - 27 PTS (Peaking at 30 PTS)

Be Home For Dinner - 誰家灶頭無煙火 (EPS 39-43) - 24 PTS

Variety Shows

All Star Glam Exam - 華麗明星賽 (EP 13) - 30 PTS (Peaking at 34 PTS)
China A La Li - 李純恩大食遊 (EP 12) - 25 PTS
Say What - 吹水同鄉會 (EP 03) - 21 PTS

Complaints

- The BA received 3 complaints on 'Yes Sir' that the series damages the police and teacher images and is a bad influence on children. (Related Article)
- The BA received 2 complaints on 'Sister Fa' on the immoral violent scenes.

Note

- Sunday's broadcast of 'All Star Glam Exam' with guests Joey Yung, William Chan, Margie Tsang and Chapman To sets a new height. The show receives the highest Sunday ratings within the last two years.

(CSM Media Research: 1 point represents 63,880 viewers)

Source: Mingpao, CSM
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Wong Cho Lam, Leanne Li, Michael Miu, Athena Chu and Kitty Yuen (Siu Yee) were guests for Grasshopper's TVB game show All Star Glam Exam. In 4-inch heels, Leanne and her boyfriend Wong Cho Lam split up, Leanne was on Michael's team instead. However, she was clearly happier by this arrangement: "The prizes I win are mines, Cho Lam's prizes are mines too!" Although she didn't appear in a sexy outfit, her chances of victory were still high enough. Unfortunately Cho Lam was still displeased: "She should wear 6-inch heels, you all think she and Michael match! (So high, not afraid girlfriend will twist her ankle?) She already did! She fell at home, and I took her to the doctor, luckily she's fine!" Leanne added: "It proves that being tall is useless!" In order to make her boyfriend, who is shorter than her, feel better.


(Remus Choi and Kitty Yuen share a kiss)

Also, Athena was very happy for her good friend Ada Choi for giving birth to a 'giant baby'. Asked when she's getting married and having kids of her own? Athena smiled and said that every time she sees Ada's messages on Weibo that she has to wake up early in the morning to feed the baby, she does not feel she's ready.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

TVB FaDan Myolie Wu had a 1 second opportunity to appear on EEG's film The Founding of a Party (建黨偉業). Although her cameo appearance can easily be missed, Myolie still feels grateful to have 'Heavenly Film King' Chow Yun Fat's guidance. It was said that when Myolie was shooting a Mainland drama in Hengdian with Bosco Wong last year, a friend arranged her to visit the set of The Founding of a Party, that Chow Yun Fat was shooting at the time. Myolie stayed behind and stole some tips from Chow. Chow had always been guiding his juniors, seeing Myolie's sincerity, he immediately asked her if she was interested in playing his 'wife' and recommended Myolie to the director for this role. Myolie successfully won the role as Yuan Shikai (Played by Chow Yun Fat) 7th wife and appeared on screen for a second.

Source: The Sun, xkb.com.cn (images)
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Eason Chan continues his DUO CONCERT TOUR in Australia. His hairstylist designed 3 different bright colored hair styles for him including orange, green and yellow. On stage, he even had fireworks and snow, bringing out a nice visual effect.

At the Perth, Western Australia stop, the fireworks were too extreme and exploded right between Eason's pants. Audience were shouting loudly with 'wah wah' sounds. Fortunately, Eason was not hurt. Eason laughed: "I basically didn't know what was happening, just saw fireworks and a moment of hot air blowing by. I was into my singing and dancing. The stage design is that it slowly declines, perhaps this cause a misconception that the fireworks exploded on me. If that was true, using my pants as the fireworks, it is not possible for me not to shout for help!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Yesterday Kenneth Ma and Cilla Kung were doing modern costume tryouts for TVB new series Return to the Three Kingdoms. Kenneth was disguised as a 60 year old man, but his costume and makeup did not make him look too old. He said: "Perhaps the modern elders have better nutrition, many of our seniors are very well spirited and are not really old at all. Some of my soccer friends are over 50 or even 60 and are still very sharp. Actually I'm putting up with work day and night, I might be even weaker than them." When speaking of his upcoming new series 36 Hours On Call, he was said to be responsible for leading the group of newcomers along with Tavia Yeung? Kenneth said: "Not leading the newcomers. In the series, there are a group of medical interns, so we need a group of young actors, like The Voice singers and Mr. HK will be participating. In fact, recently Ruco Chan, Edwin Siu, Matthew Ko and Chris Lai are getting promoted as well. We will have to see who has the good luck and can take advantage of the opportunity. Like them, I am waiting for opportunities too."

This time, Cilla Kung plays a home girl with glasses, at a glance she kind of looks like Celia Sie. Cilla said: "She the college beauty queen, I'm happy to look like her." The finale for Yes Sir, Sorry Sir is broadcasting this week, Cilla really wants to invite the cast to watch the finale together, but she won't fork out money to treat them all to dinner. She frankly said although her jobs have increased, she still does not earn a lot.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Kevin Cheng, Selena Li and Nancy Wu were shooting for TVB new series The Boxing King a few nights ago. The scene was about Selena going to see Kevin outside of the building where he lived before she gets married to talk about their true love. In the series, Kevin plays a Boxing King and has been training becoming a 'muscle man', like a piece of chocolate. He said: "My diet is very restricted now, every meal, I only eat chicken breast." No problems with building muscles, but the other night he was put to the test by a 'little sheep' (white scooter).

When speaking of the scene about Kevin driving a 'little sheep' following Selena to another place to chat, but during filming Kevin did not have a motorcycle license, so he only could pose on the 'little sheep' and pretend to drive. When it was time to actually start driving, a stunts double did it for him. Kevin couldn't fulfill his duty because of his mom, he expressed: "I personally have always wanted to get a motorcycle license. First it's convenient and second the feeling is very free, but my mom has always opposed to this because she said driving a motorcycle is too dangerous. In fact, I really want to drive a motorcycle right now!"

As for Selena, in the series she has some fighting scenes too, but it's just those 'take a beating' type of fight. In the series, Selena tries to please her crush, Kevin and learns boxing with him. She was willing to serve as his boxing bag. She joked: "The scenes were already filmed in the studio, in fact it's not any fighting scenes. I don't have it as difficult as them, just hold up a few pads for him practice his boxing."

It was rumored that Selena and Kevin sparked real love from acting. At the location, it was seen that the two did not avoid each other, but still chatted happily. Selena even uploaded a photo of Kevin in a helmet and teased that he looks like the cartoon character, Gacchan.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU