Warren Buffet to star in China New Year show

Investment guru Warren Buffett… will be a surprise star at the upcoming Spring Festival and display his musical talents during an online gala. China Network Television — which will host an online Spring Festival Gala to be broadcast globally during the traditional Chinese holiday in

Exposure = Fame + Cash

There were a lot of bright spots to 2011 in the world of Chinese celebrity news. First off, the rise of China has meant more interest in its entertainers and stars. Jackie Chan (成龙), Yao Ming (姚明) and possibly Zhang Ziyi… (章子怡) used to be

China’s top 10 men

Hong Kong actor and singer Andy Lau (刘德华) knocked Jackie Chan… (成龙) off his perch to become the top star in China in 2011, according to the 2011 China Celebrity 100 list published by Forbes Magazine. The celebs’ rankings were based on their income, search

Li Bingbing hits hot streak

CineAsia has named Li Bingbing (李冰冰) its female star of the year and veteran producer Terence Chang… (张家振) its producer of the decade. Bingbing has starred in a string of hits over the past decade with some of China’s best-known directors, including last year’s Detective Dee

At the Box Office

China 1911 (辛亥革命), Hollywood star Jackie Chan’s (成龙) 100th film, opened with a strong showing in China. The movie features Winston Chao (趙文瑄) as the “Father of the Nation” Sun Yat-sen (孫中山), Jackie as the Chinese revolutionary leader Huang Xing (黄兴), and Li Bingbing…

What’s Hot on Internet

Another fake food in China story was most popular this week, as a celebrity restaurant was accused of switching fish on customers. The top 10 stories on the Internet over the past week. 1. South Beauty (俏江南) restaurant chain was accused of replacing live fish…

Jackie Chan goes rogue

Hollywood star Jackie Chan (成龙) went rogue after being enraged by TV host Meng Fei (孟非). At the premiere of China 1911 (辛亥革命), directed by Jackie, Meng asked Jackie’s son Jaycee Chan… (房祖名), “When Jackie Chan asked you to take a role in the film, did

Jackie Chan’s sex scene too hot to handle

Jackie Chan (成龙) has shot his first bedroom scene! The lucky girl was Li Bingbing… (李冰冰) and it was in the film China 1911 (辛亥革命). To calm her nerves, Bingbing downed half a bottle of red wine and some strong liquor, before taking off her

Jaycee Chan: Women just want money

Jaycee Chan (房祖名), son of Hollywood superstar Jackie Chan… (成龙), says women are money grabbing materialists. “Even if I had seven kidneys to sell, it would not be enough” to satisfy them, he said, at a press event on Tuesday for the trailer of Lee’s

Wild west rodeo in Beijing given red light

A proposed wild west rodeo in Beijing has been halted after animal welfare groups said it promoted cruelty. The rodeo had been backed by Jackie Chan (成龙) and Liu Yandong… (刘延东), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC, who signed a memorandum of

A-listers turn out for Zhao Benshan club opening

Comedian Zhao Benshan’s (赵本山) Beijing club opened on Tuesday amid star-studded fanfare, demonstrating his extensive connections in showbiz. A-list celebrities Zhang Ziyi (章子怡), Cecilia Cheung (张柏芝), Song Zuying (宋祖英) and Jackie Chan… (成龙) were among the guests. The master comedian even dispatched his company’s

Elain Ng refuses to talk further about “third party” Jackie Chan

Former Miss Asia and actress Elaine Ng (吴绮莉) insists neither she nor her daughter have any relations whatsoever with her ex, Hollywood star Jackie Chan (成龙) — and the father of her girl. She said her daughter Etta Ng …(吴卓林) has been upset by the

Jaycee Chan busted dating “Nerdy Guy Goddess”

Jackie Chan’s (成龙) son Jaycee Chan (房祖名) has fallen for Taiwan’s “Nerdy Guy Goddess” Da Yuan… (大元). The 21-year-old E-cup beauty was seen bringing food and drinks to the apartment of Jaycee’s friend in Taipei, where he stayed during his Taiwan trip, on August

Now you’re making us all really Red Cross!!!

The Red Cross Society of China is desperately trying to improve its image by detailing funding on its website but appears to have made itself and its contributors look even worse – though that’s an incredibly difficult thing to do...

Chinese claim Americans cruel to animals (Jackie Chan doesn’t)

Jackie Chan (成龙) has been caught up in another animal cruelty spat that has Chinese accusing Americans of animal abuse. Chinese animal welfare groups are turning the tables on the United States and criticizing...

Forbes crowns Andy Lau top China celebrity

Hong Kong singer-actor Andy Lau (刘德华) was crowned king on the 2011 Forbes China Celebrity List, which recognized his hard work and influence on the Asian scene, after starring in five films and holding a concert tour in 2010. Jay Chou… (周杰倫) ranked second after

Jackie Chan makes saliva swapping fash

Jackie Chan (成龙) is good at turning rumored affairs into a pleasant joke! The Hollywood star was invited to the opening of a Japanese restaurant on April 7, which was also his birthday. After cutting the birthday cake...

Hong Kong’s stars shine for Japan

Led by Andy Lau (刘德华), Jackie Chan (成龙) and Eric Tsang… (曾志伟), Hong Kong’s showbiz circle held a three-hour telethon Friday night and raised over HK$18.6 million (US$2.4 million) to help Japan’s disaster relief work. Over 100 celebrities from China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea

Jackie Chan gets carried away promises to give away all his money

Hollywood action star Jackie Chan (成龙) announced that he will donate all his savings to charity during a JeansWest Entertainment Awards ceremony in Beijing yesterday. He made the pledge after watching...

Jackie Chan alive and well!!! Long live JC!!!

The widespread web rumor of the death of kungfu star Jackie Chan (成龙) is, of course, a hoax. The bogus news started on Twitter yesterday and spread virally, claiming Jackie suffered a heart attack. The post even had a fake quote from US President Barack …

Hong Kong celebs come to Japan’s aid

Hong Kong’s showbiz circle has finally decided to raise funds to aid disaster relief efforts in Japan. Led by Jackie Chan (成龙), Eric Tsang (曾志伟) and John Shum (岑建勋), with Angelababy… (all pictured, except John) the three-hour telethon will be broadcast live on April 1

China’s stars react to Japan’s disaster

Hong Kong's showbiz circle is respected for its solidarity in being among the first to help out with disaster-relief efforts. Previous examples include their fundraising events right after Taiwan’s September 21 earthquake...

Jackie Chan admits he’s not Superman (we know)

“Sometimes, I really wish I was Superman,” lamented Hollywood star Jackie Chan (成龙) when talking about last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and this week's nuclear disaster. “I’ve been thinking a lot...

Really close to the stars?

An unnamed Chinese netizen has been showing off photos of himself with A-list celebrities ...
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