Friday 31 October 2014

Ashton Kutcher accused of allegedly cheating on Mila Kunis

As a constant target for the tabloids, Ashton Kutcher is no stranger to a few salacious headlines on his behalf, and a new report is now claiming that he cheated on girlfriend Mila Kunis in the early days of their relationship.

Another report, however, is debunking that claim.

A Swedish makeup artist named Linn Massinger told UK's The Sun that she and the Two and a Half Men star hooked up in June 2012 at Ashton's Hollywood home, a few months after he and Mila started dating each other.

The hookup, she said, began after Ashton met her a bar and they decided to go back to his place. "He just took my hand and took me upstairs," she said, before they shared an "intimate embrace." The two ended up spending the night together, she claims.

Star Magazine even published pictures that appear to be Linn and Ashton sleeping on top of a bed.
The accusations and pictures come a month after Ashton and Mila recently welcomed their first child, Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher. Earlier this year, the couple also got engaged.

"When I was there he didn't mention Mila or anyone," Linn told The Sun. "I hope he thought I was a nice girl."

There may be a reason Mila was not on Ashton's mind, according to website Gossip Cop, which said, "All of this supposedly happened in early June 2012. Ashton and Mila did not begin dating until more than a month later."

Gossip Cop went on to call the story "grossly misleading."

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Lindsay Lohan sued for 60m

Lindsay Lohan is being sued for over $60 million.

A website developer has filed a case against the 'Mean Girls' actress and her brother Michael in which he accused them of stealing one of his ideas.

According to Fima Potik, the pair agreed to work with him on Spotted Friend - which would give users a glimpse into celebrities' closets - but then took the idea to another investor and launched an app called Vigme, which he describes as a ''carbon copy'' of his website.

According to TMZ, the developer claims he received a text message from Michael saying he wanted a bigger cut of the company or else.

Potik is seeking over $60 million in damages and wants Vigme to be shut down.

Meanwhile, Lindsay's friends The Wanted have pledged to keep an eye on the troubled star while she gets her career back on track starring in London stage show 'Speed-the-Plow'.

Tom Parker told The Sun newspaper: ''I chatted to her a couple of days ago because I saw a photo of her in a newspaper staggering out of a nightclub.

''I wanted to check she was OK, so I asked her what she was doing.

''She told me she had simply fallen over and I was like, 'Really?'

''She's had a rough time but she's a sweet girl and a great actress.

''None of us want to see her go back to that dark place.''

Earlier this week, the 28-year-old actress - who previously dated The Wanted's Max George - missed a matinee performance of the show after falling ill, but despite warning fans she was ''down for the count'' and would also miss the evening show, she made it on stage for the second performance of the day.

Apink looks beautiful in Halloween costumes

Apink members’ beauty in glittering Halloween get-up is shown in a picture that has been uploaded on the band’s official fancafe today, October 30. In the photo, the idols were attired in mini dresses with various Halloween accessories.

Eunji and her bandmates looked pretty in a horn headband, trident, and pumpkin glasses. Their cute appearances have certainly garnered many comments from their fans.

“Apink for Halloween!! #sexyspooky!,” and “New background and header update for Halloween! so cute~!,” fans wrote.

Apink are still busy promoting their debut in Japan.

Mickey Huang and Ella to Host Golden Horse Awards

At the press conference for the 51st Golden Horse Awards Ceremony, the ceremony hosts Mickey Huang and Ella appeared with the red carpet hosts Pink Yang and Gordon Yang for the first time. 

Mickey and Ella put on their hot ballroom dancewear, which in Chinese was a homophone for “51”. Mickey had hosted the red carpets for the Golden Horse Awards and the Asia Pacific Film Festival for three times, and now he felt honored to be “upgraded” to host the ceremony proper. Ella confessed that she felt nervous and even showed the bruise on her back to prove that she had the scraping therapy treatment for body relaxation. 

She complimented Mickey’s capability as a host and she would brace herself for the critics on the internet. The 51st Golden Horse Awards Ceremony is scheduled to be held at the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall at 7pm on November 22, after the red carpet at 5:30pm.

Thursday 30 October 2014

Super Junior's Eunhyuk once again apologises and thanks fans for their support

As scandals keep coming to SM artists (including the wedding news of Sungmin, which has not been very well-received among fans), Super Junior’s Eunhyuk has found it necessary to thank fans who keep on supporting them.

Through his Instagram, the idol - who once involved in dating scandal with singer IU - wrote a reflecting post.

“In many ways really… I am sorry. As it’s not easy to give happiness just to one person, it’s even harder to make everyone happy. I will try my best to make you all happy! Thank you to all the Japanese fans who came today… I love you, good night,” wrote Eunhyuk.

Along with the post, the idol famous for his dancing skills uploaded a picture of him trying to hold his tears back. The picture reflects the message well in delivering a message of gratitude to all his fans.

Fans gave their support in the comments, saying there’s nothing to be sorry for and cheering for him. “You don’t have anything to be sorry for… Thanks to oppa, all of us are happy~^^ Thank you and I love you always,” “Why would you say sorry.. ㅠㅠ,” “It’s us who need to be thankful as you already love us back and make us happy!!” said some of them.

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Jennifer Lawrence felt Chris and Gwyneth's relationship was 'too close for comfort'

In the end, Jennifer Lawrence couldn't get past the close relationship that Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow still have.

Though Chris and Gwyneth famously split by "consciously uncoupling," they said from the get-go that they would still remain friendly and that love remained in the relationship. That bond was too tough for J.Law, forcing her to end the romance with the Coldplay frontman, a source told People.

"Everyone jumped the gun with this romance," a source told People. "It is hard for her to understand the feelings between Chris and Gwyneth."

"She broke it off with Chris," the insider continued. "She was tired of the spotlight on their relationship and she also thought that Chris and Gwyneth were a little too close for comfort. It was an odd situation for her."

For what it's worth, Gwyneth has apparently moved on and is said to be dating Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk. But, that didn't stop Chris and Gwyneth from having a friendly dinner last week with their children Apple, 10, and Moses, 8.

Though it seemed that Chris and Jennifer were serious about each other and moving rapidly, the source said it wasn't exactly an all-or-nothing romance for the "Hunger Games" star.

"It was kind of serious but also not really in a sense," the insider told the magazine. "It was really just [Jennifer] having fun and living in the moment, enjoying time with someone she likes. But [Chris and Gwyneth's] close relationship got to her in the end and she felt like it wasn't worth it."

The source added, "It's too early to know what will develop in any of this."

Kim Kardashian shows off her incredibly slim waist

What a waist!

Kim Kardashian has one of the most famous bodies in the world, and her body is getting a little smaller thanks to a one of her trusty corsets.

As she is prone to do, Mrs. West shared a photo of her small waistline on Instagram on Wednesday.
"I'm really obsessed with waist training! Thank you @premadonna87 for my new waist shapers! 
#whatsawaist," she captioned the photo of herself in black workout gear with the blue waist shaper corset around her midsection.

Kim has previously promoted the corset from What's a Waist, posting an Instagram photo of herself in August while also wearing the product. She and sister Khloe Kardashian are listed on the company's website as users of the product.

What's a Waist basically relies on muscle memory. Creators of the product claim that wearing the corset for extended periods of time will permanently change your shape. Kim is certainly buying into that claim.

Jennifer Lawrence felt Chris and Gwyneth's relationship was 'too close for comfort'

In the end, Jennifer Lawrence couldn't get past the close relationship that Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow still have.

Though Chris and Gwyneth famously split by "consciously uncoupling," they said from the get-go that they would still remain friendly and that love remained in the relationship. That bond was too tough for J.Law, forcing her to end the romance with the Coldplay frontman, a source told People.

"Everyone jumped the gun with this romance," a source told People. "It is hard for her to understand the feelings between Chris and Gwyneth."

"She broke it off with Chris," the insider continued. "She was tired of the spotlight on their relationship and she also thought that Chris and Gwyneth were a little too close for comfort. It was an odd situation for her."

For what it's worth, Gwyneth has apparently moved on and is said to be dating Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk. But, that didn't stop Chris and Gwyneth from having a friendly dinner last week with their children Apple, 10, and Moses, 8.

Though it seemed that Chris and Jennifer were serious about each other and moving rapidly, the source said it wasn't exactly an all-or-nothing romance for the "Hunger Games" star.

"It was kind of serious but also not really in a sense," the insider told the magazine. "It was really just [Jennifer] having fun and living in the moment, enjoying time with someone she likes. But [Chris and Gwyneth's] close relationship got to her in the end and she felt like it wasn't worth it."

The source added, "It's too early to know what will develop in any of this."

新加坡創作歌手蘇奕銓成功登韓 「歐爸韓國風」粉絲尖叫 誤認為韓國歌手

新加坡創作歌手蘇奕銓八月來台灣演出受到關注外,日前首度飛往韓國進行活動演出,韓國團隊為蘇奕銓全新打造「歐爸韓國風」,加上蘇奕銓溫柔嗓音,迷倒現場觀 眾,開唱後,深受韓國女生喜愛,蘇奕銓表示,上台前很緊張,很怕沒人喜歡,但聽到掌聲及尖叫聲,心情頓時輕鬆很多,明年一定會再來韓國。

而有韓國歌迷在蘇奕銓官方臉書留下,因沒注意到此次活動消息,沒能看到演出,萬分後悔,這位韓國歌迷期望明年蘇奕銓能夠再來韓國開唱,一定會帶朋友到場支 持。皇室娛樂負責人蘇煒倫表示,此次韓國演出十分成功,感謝韓國團隊的協助,韓國樂迷的喜愛,蘇煒倫更透露,明年蘇奕銓會在韓國發行單曲,以及前往日本開唱。
 
蘇奕銓興奮表示首次到韓國很興奮也很緊張,韓國團隊把我的美式風格穿著,一百八十度重新改造為韓國風,讓自己也很驚訝可以變為「歐爸韓國風。他還笑說因為打扮像韓國歌手而被誤認成為韓國人,開口講話後才知道非韓國人。

經過馬來西亞、印尼、台灣、香港、韓國等,蘇奕銓每個國家都有很多特色及風俗習慣,唯一最具特色是每個國家都有讓人垂涎欲滴的美食,每次海外活動結束後,都要回新加坡減肥;韓國之旅吃了很多首次吃的美食,如韓式烤肉、蛋餅等超好吃,蘇奕銓笑說現在在講還會想吃。

蘇奕銓提到每個國家歌迷對音樂的熱情是不容置疑的,即時這次表演緊張感很多,但看到舞台下許多人聽到歌聲迎面走來,站在活動場地認真聆聽的神情讓很感動,可能語言不通,但期望用真誠的音樂歌曲傳達給現場的民眾聽,也謝謝韓國民眾的熱情,以及認真的聆聽,還承諾明年一定會再到韓國演出。

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Wednesday 29 October 2014

Dr. Luke sues Kesha's mother

Dr. Luke is suing Kesha's mother.

The music producer - who has been accused by the 'Tik Tok' hitmaker of sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally abusing her - has filed a lawsuit against Pebe Sebert, claiming she orchestrated a smear campaign of lies against him and tried to extort him in desperate attempts to get the 27-year-old singer out of her contract with him.

According to the documents, which were obtained by TMZ, Luke claims the showbiz matriarch wanted Kesha to break her contract but because it was so tight, she then fuelled her anger over the deal and urged her daughter to spread false claims he raped her in order to ''shame'' him into lettting her out of the agreement.

When Luke refused to back down, he claims Pebe then made it clear they would continue making the allegations against him until he agreed to terminate the contract.

In the suit, the producer - who has already filed a defamation claim against Kesha - claims both the 'Die Young' hitmaker and her mother have admitted under oath that he never attacked the star.

He is seeking over $75,000 in compensatory damages and punitive damages on top of that.

It was recently revealed Kesha said they never had sexual relations and he never offered her drugs during a court deposition in 2011, but her lawyer, Mark Geragos, claims she was forced to lie at the time because the 41-year-old record label boss allegedly threatened her.

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The blonde beauty was quizzed by lawyers about her relationship with Dr. Luke - real name Lukasz Gottwald - when they were both being sued by her former manager three years ago.

The 'Blow' singer, who sought treatment in rehab for an eating disorder in January, tried to resolve her issues with Dr. Luke privately before she decided to sue him in a bid to dissolve their contract.

SHINee's Jonghyun to sing soundtrack for drama "The Birth of Beauty"

Fans’ wish to listen to Jonghyun’s golden voice again will soon come true - he has been confirmed to sing one of the soundtracks for SBS’s latest weekend drama, “The Birth of Beauty”. 

“Jonghyun will sing the OST of ‘The Birth of Beauty’ that will be aired on the 1st of November. He’s already finished the recording,” SBS’s rep announced.

The medium-tempo song is certainly different from the ballad songs that he usually sings. What's more, it will also be used as the main song for the upcoming drama.

“The Birth of Beauty” is scheduled to premiere on November 1 at 9.55 p.m. KST (Korean Standard Time).

Iron Man to feature in Captain America 3

'Captain America: Civil War' will feature an appearance from Iron Man.

The third installment in the Marvel franchise - which features Chris Evans in the title role and as his alter ego Steve Rogers - will be released on May 6, 2016 and at Marvel Studios' Phase Three schedule event yesterday (28.10.14), both Chris and Robert Downey Jr., who plays Iron Man/Tony Stark, made appearances at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles to confirm their involvement in the movie.

The next Phase Three film for the studio will be 'Doctor Strange' - which is rumoured to have Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role - but it won't be released until November 4, 2016, later than originally thought.

Marvel president Kevin Feige said: ''It takes a while to work on these movies before they're ready to come to you in theatres.

''Doctor Stephen Strange, brilliant neurosurgeon, bit of an arrogant fellow who gets in a car accident and ruins what he thinks are the tools of his trade: his hands.

''In the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the supernatural, that involves everything from quantum mechanics to string theory. The idea of this film is to open up a whole new corner of the cinematic universe. We want to enter, through Strange, the world of parallel dimensions.''

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2017 will see three Marvel movies released, beginning with 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' on May 5, followed by 'Thor: Ragnarok' - which will see both Chris Hemsworth return as the hero and Tom Hiddleston come back as Loki - and 'Black Panther' ending the year, with Chadwick Boseman in the lead role.

The following year will see the debut of a new character from the Marvel Universe, Captain Marvel, aka Carol Danvers, in July 6, though no casting has been done yet and in November 2018, the much-rumoured 'The Inhumans' will enter cinemas.

The final announcement at the event was a two-part 'Avengers' story, 'Infinity War', which will be released in May 2018 and 2019.

Lone Donnie Yen Fights against 17 Opponents

The major cast of the film “Kung Fu Jungle”, including Donnie Yen and wife Cecilia Wong, Charlie Young, Michelle Bai and Joey Yung appeared at the premiere today. 

Talking about fighting alone against 17 opponents, Donnie said smilingly, “I didn’t count, but I’d fight even if the director arranges 30 against me.” When asked if he would play in the Hollywood movie “Noodle Man”, he admitted that there would be more contract details to be discussed but the filming must wait until the completion of “IP Man 3: Ultimate Battle”. 

Playing a tough policewoman, Charlie was happy to work with Donnie again. She said, “In the movie I always scold him or point a gun at him.” She confessed that she felt pressure playing this kind of movies, and she’d like to play some more comedies for relax.”

Anthony Neely sent scandalous texts to unnamed woman

A month ago, Taiwanese singer Anthony Neely made a shocking revelation through a video on Facebook that he has been married for four years and has a three-year-old daughter.

However, he was seen clubbing earlier this month and returning home late. Anthony was even said to have been sending scandalous messages to “A,” a lady whom he had known from the club.

The father of one initiated the conversation and told “A,” “I just woke up and I dreamt of you. I want to see you.”

But the lady in question is already attached and her boyfriend, who discovered the messages, retorted on Anthony’s Facebook: “How different are you from Giddens Ko?” speaking of the author-director who admitted to his infidelity last week.

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Anthony, who is currently in the States for his grandmother’s funeral, apologised to “A” for causing her unnecessary trouble to her and called himself “a rotten man”.

Keeping a composed tone when speaking to journalists over the phone, the 28-year-old admitted to sending those messages but denied they were used to get close to “A.” He explained he was just being friendly but it became a hindrance to her instead.

Adding that his wife, Vivi, has also seen the texts, Anthony hopes the public will not disrupt their sweet married life.

Ellen DeGeneres 'hated stand-up comedy'

Ellen DeGeneres hated doing stand-up comedy.

The chat show host admits she only ever took to the stage when she was younger because she had ''no other skills''.

She said: ''It's horrible, you only do it if you have no other skills to fall back on.''

Ellen now wants to be a design icon.

The 56-year-old star, who is preparing to launch her new lifestyle-and-clothing brand, E.D., early next year, says she plans to become a full-time designer when her self-titled series eventually comes to an end.

She told Vogue magazine: ''When I someday decide to stop doing the show, my entire focus is going to be design.''

The comedienne and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are worth an estimated $200 million, but Ellen insists she didn't grow up rich and believes everyone should have access to amazing furniture.

She said: ''I still understand that everyone should be able to have great design in their home, so let me do it in a more accessible way.

''When I think about decorating, that's when I start to meditate.''

The star - who regularly buys houses and revamps them before selling them for a profit - also claims she's made as much money from flipping properties as she has from her chosen career.

But Portia is eager to move to a farm in the future even though they already have three cats, three dogs, three horses and are both vegan.

She said: ''I really am a farm girl. I would love sheep and goats, and I'd really like chickens. We need to get a farm.''

Leeteuk Says Choi Siwon Has the Best Body in Super Junior

Out of all the Super Junior members, Choi Siwon has the best body as chosen by the group’s leader, Leeteuk.

In a recent recording of KBS’ 1 VS 100, Leeteuk participated in the game show, attempting to win 50 million won against 100 people.

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During the interview portion of the show, Leeteuk was asked which Super Junior member had the best body.

Leeteuk chose Choi Siwon, saying, “He’s constantly exercising and maintaining that body.”

“Next would be me and Donghae,” continued Leeteuk, showing much confidence in himself. “The other members are far from exercise.”

The episode will air on October 28.

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LABOUM’s So Yeon and miss A’s Suzy Attended Same Middle School

LABOUM’s So Yeon brought up about having spent her middle school days with miss A’s Suzy.

During MBC Music’s Idol School set to air on October 28, LABOUM’s So Yeon revealed that she went to the same middle school as miss A’s Suzy.

Having spent her middle school days with Suzy in Gwangju, So Yeon shared that she was deeply touched when Suzy cheered for her and LABOUM through her SNS account when the group debuted.

Upon hearing this, MC Jun Hyun Moo showed his jealousy as he asked So Yeon for Suzy’s phone number, causing a round of laughter.

High4’s Sung Gu, who also appeared on Idol School, shared the story behind crying in front of IU, who collaborated with him in the debut song Not Spring, Love, Cherry Blossoms.

The full episode of MBC Music’s Idol School featuring LABOUM, High4 and GB9 will aire on October 28 at 6 p.m. (KST)

Photo credit: MBC Music

Monday 27 October 2014

Chris Wang: I’m going to be a father

Having gone public with his relationship last October, Taiwanese actor Chris Wang announced at the 49th Golden Bell Awards that he is going to be a father. His girlfriend, Xiao Jian, who is also his manager, is already pregnant for four months.

While he revealed they will be getting married soon, the exact date has not been set. “We will register for marriage after the baby is born,” he said, calling the bundle of joy “planned and not accidental”.

The two have been working together for five years and are believed to have developed feelings for each other since then. From his assistant, Xiao Jian became his manager in 2012 but the two decided to suppress their feelings as they were afraid of fans’ opposition due to their incompatible statuses.

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However, they were spotted in each other’s homes last October and their relationship came to light. Chris shared, “Being photographed made us face our feelings for each other. We officially got together last November and were still insecure for the first six months, but the struggles made our relationship stronger.”

Xiao Jian, who did not attend the ceremony last Saturday as she was unwell, will quit her job by the end of this month to focus on taking care of the unborn baby.

印尼歌手 Marco Marcus 重返老東家 愛上蘇奕銓和黃俊焰的歌曲創作

來自印尼的皇室歌手Marco Marcus 近日在新加坡、馬來西亞和印尼發行首張專輯,不到一個星期就售出千張!皇室娛樂負責人蘇煒倫表示這是公司唯一的英語男歌手,能得到大批粉絲踴躍支持其實也是歌手自己多年來的努力!

Marco Marcus 這次重囘皇室娛樂旗下,笑言說自己又有機會跟新加坡歌手蘇奕銓同台演出了!原來在2011年, Marco Marcus 擔任大師兄大型售票演唱會《蘇奕銓 The Final Showcase》后,因家人要遷居囘印尼就放棄跟皇室娛樂續約的機會。 這次選擇重返簽約老東家,不只得到公司大力支持,包裹蘇奕銓還在自己官方臉書上獻上祝福歡迎他歸隊。

Marco Marcus 表示希望可以跟蘇奕銓和馬來西亞歌手黃俊焰合寫一首全新中文歌曲,因爲在印尼的卡拉OK唱到他們的歌就深深愛上了!他還希望明年可以帶著自己的英文專輯和中文單曲到臺灣跟粉絲分享。

Jay Chou Denies Having Sent Wedding Invitations

Jay Chou attended the press conference for the “Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am Exhibition” as the promotional ambassador for the event. 

When asked about the rumor that Chiling Lin had received the invitation to his wedding, he said, “Of course it is not true!” Jay admitted that he had not yet proposed to Hannah Quinlivan but he’d keep his promise to marry before his birthday. 

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He added, “I always want to have a great family. It would be great if my child can see me in my concert, so I really cannot marry too late, otherwise the difference between me and my child would be too much.” 

He evaded the question about his shooting pre-wedding pictures in Europe but said, “Later you’ll see.”

Kylie Jenner 'terrified' of Kanye West's music advice

Kylie Jenner is reportedly ''terrified'' of asking Kanye West for his help in launching her music career. 

The 17-year-old star is keen to ditch reality TV and pursue the music avenue but she's worried about asking her half-sister Kim Kardashian West's husband for his advice because she fears he'd be too ''critical.''

A source told the HollywoodLife.com: ''There's two reasons Kylie isn't really hitting up Kanye for music pointers, and one is that she thinks he'd be way too critical of her. Maybe his criticism would be a good thing, maybe not. But she's a little terrified to work with him on music just because she's thinks he's too intense and too hardcore when it comes to his work ethic and she'd hate for that to somehow drift over and make it bad blood in the family.

''She knows it's probably a mistake because Kanye is to rap what an ATM is to money. He's owns the game. He's prolific. But she's just not that interested.''

The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star has started vocal lessons with a professional teacher as she'd like to be potentially as big as Katy Perry. 

A source said previously: ''Kylie has found her calling in life -- to be a singer! Kylie is now working on her first single! She is telling everyone that she knows she is going to be the next Katy Perry.''

Taylor Swift doesn't understand artists who don't write songs

Taylor Swift doesn't understand artists who don't write their own songs.

The 'Out of the Woods' singer says she and pal Ed Sheeran have so much in common because they both use their music as a way of connecting with people.

She explained: ''The thing with both Ed and me is that neither of use would be on stage if we didn't write our own songs. There would be no reason to be.

''The addiction we have is that connection. We have spent so much of our lives alone and feeling misunderstood. You write a song about an emotion that confuses you, or about something you're scared of or excited about, and you release it, and all of a sudden you're making a connection with millions of people.

''Then the final phase is that you look out into a crowd of thousands of people and they know every word. That's an overwhelming feeling of camaraderie - which we've never felt before in our lives.''

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The 24-year-old beauty also confessed that her recent hit single 'Shake It Off' has allowed her to achieve one of her life-long dreams.

She told The Sunday Times newspaper: ''Ed texted me last night and went, 'I'm in a club, it's 3am, they've played 'Shake It Off' three times in the three hours I've been here'. And I had this feeling of complete triumph, of victory.

''I've always wanted to write a song that people would dance to.''

Friday 24 October 2014

13 Insightful, Empowering Taylor Swift Quotes

"It's OK that everything isn't OK all the time.""It's all about walking a tightrope between not being so fragile and breakable that they can level you with one blow, and being raw enough to feel it.""It's nice to have some tricks up your sleeve.""Music is the only thing that's ever fit me like that little black dress you wear every single time you go out." 
 
While making the press rounds to promote her upcoming album, 1989, Taylor Swift has been dropping more than a few thoughtful one-liners, adding to her long list of quotable moments from over the years. Most recently, Taylor called out the "sexist" critics who say she only writes about romantic relationships. 

She said, "Frankly, I think that's a very sexist angle to take. No one says that about Ed Sheeran. No one says that about Bruno Mars. They're all writing songs about their exes, their current girlfriends, their love life, and no one raises a red flag there." 

Her compelling comments aren't the only thing making headlines these days, though, as she's topping the charts with her latest songs - even when the "song" is only eight seconds of white noise. To celebrate the release of 1989 next week, take a look at 13 (naturally) of Taylor's most insightful, empowering quotes.

Kelly Osbourne's tattoo tribute to Joan Rivers

Kelly Osbourne has got a tattoo of a bumble bee in honour of her late friend Joan Rivers. 

The 'Fashion Police' presenter took to her Instagram account to post a picture of herself being inked with the design by tattooist Mark Mahoney at the Shamrock Social Club in Hollywood - a tattoo parlour favoured by celebrities - and posted a heartfelt message in tribute to her late co-host, who died last month aged 81.

She wrote: ''In honor of you @joanrivers...''If you looked at aerodynamics, at science, the bumble bee should not be able to fly. Physically, it was just not anatomically equipped to soar. Yet it did, defying gravity, defying logic. The bee was a creature that defied and beat the odds, a miracle.'' Thank you for being my Miracle@joanrivers. (sic)''

Kelly's idea to get a bumble bee tattooed on her right shoulder is a direct reference to Joan as a bee pin was the signature design in the late comedienne's jewellery line. 

Joan often talked about her fascination with the insects, including the quote Kelly posted on her social networking site. 

The 29-year-old star was left devastated following Joan's passing and recently admitted she was keen to adopt her dogs, a Havanese, a Japanese Chin, a Jack Russell terrier and a border collie. 

Kelly's inking comes just one day after actress Zelda Williams headed to the Shamrock Social Club to get a tattoo of a humming bird on her right hand in tribute to her late father Robin Williams, who took his own life in August.

Katie Price to sell breast implants

Katie Price is planning to sell her breast implants.

The 36-year-old model is to offload her current fake boobs in a few months to raise money for breast cancer charities because the former model - who last year revealed her assets are a size 32DD after previously being as big as 32FF - wants to go under the knife again as an early ''Christmas present'' for her and husband Kieran Hayler. 

She told The Sun newspaper: ''We should sell these implants for charity. I've got more pairs in the safe.

''I love them but I'd sell them in The Sun for a breast cancer charity. I can even sign them with a marker pen.

''You could have these very breasts right from inside me in a few weeks.''

Katie - who previously boosted her boobs from a natural size 32B to a size 32DD when she was just 19 - insists her assets are now ''saggy'' after recently giving birth to her two children, Jett, 14 months, and two-month-old Bunny, with Kieran.

The mother-of-five added: ''I've had two babies very quickly so they're saggy.

''I know I look ridiculous but that's what people want to see. I'd just had them done before I met Kieran so I'm having a service.''

In June while she was pregnant with Bunny, Katie - who also has children Harvey, 12, from a previous relationship with Dwight Yorke and Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, from her marriage to Peter Andre - revealed plans to have a breast reduction at some point because she wanted her boobs to be ''pert''. 

The brunette - who has gone under the knife six times in a bid to get perfect breasts - said at the time: ''I'm like an orangutan. I've been pregnant for the last two years!'' 

When asked if she would have more cosmetic surgery, she replied: ''I will do my boobs again ... they were amazing before I met Kieran. 

''They were literally amazing, the best they'd ever been. But then three months later, I'm pregnant. I think I'll go a little bit smaller this time and go pert.''

A Mei Signs Million Dollars Endorsement for Massage Chair

Superstar A Mei appeared at the press conference for the massage chair brand she endorsed. Loosely dressed in black and high-heels, she said smilingly, “My legs are OK to see.” 

Beaming with happiness when asked if massaging by the chair felt better than by her boyfriend, A Mei said shyly, “Both feel good.” It was the second year that she endorsed for the brand, and the fee was said to be over one million US dollars. 

 Following her album “Faces of Paranoia” A Mei expected her next Amit album would be released by the end of this year. She did not reveal much about the content of her new album and would save it for a happy surprise for her fans.

Director and producer reveal why EXO's D.O was cast on "Cart"

The reason why EXO’s D.O was chosen as one of the cast members on “Cart” has been revealed by director Boo at the movie’s press conference.

“Our casting PD recommended Do Kyungsoo for Taeyeong’s role. So with a lot of other idols, Kyungsoo auditioned and stood out, clinching Taeyeong’s role. Out of all the actors who came for the audition, Kyungsoo’s eye expressions were the best. We did not choose him because of his idol status,” Boo revealed.

Besides the director, producer Shin Jimyeong also had the same opinion. He had no idea that D.O can act so well.

“His fundamentals in acting were better than we expected,” he said.

“Cart” is the idol’s first movie, where he co-stars with senior actress Yeom Jungah. The movie will be on screens on November 13.

Thursday 23 October 2014

馬來西亞創作歌手黃俊焰慶生 蘇奕銓及海內外歌迷獻上祝福

馬來西亞創作歌手黃俊焰(20日)過生日,眾親朋好友及歌迷搶著替他慶生,但今年黃俊焰決定回歸家庭,黃俊焰表示,已經有許多年沒與家人慶生,今年剛好有空檔,回家與家人團聚,過一個溫馨又開心的生日。而黃俊焰生日前夕,不少海內外歌迷,在官方臉書獻上生日祝福,連同在韓國商演大師兄新加坡創作歌手蘇奕銓,臉書跨海獻祝福。皇室四少其兩位翁元佑、歐育齊,也一同獻上生日快樂,讓黃俊焰感動又開心,期待12月四少再齊聚為合輯宣傳。

近日在韓國商演的皇室大師兄蘇奕銓,即使忙碌也沒忘記師弟黃俊焰的生日,趁忙碌空檔之餘,不忘在自己官方臉書留下,"祝好友黃俊焰生日快樂!很高興能認識你這麼棒的音樂人",蘇奕銓表示,歷經今年台灣及新加坡宣傳,他跟Javier感情越來越好,都會互相交流音樂上的想法和意見,期望能唱到Javier的創作曲,也祝福Javier生日快樂,音樂路上會一起努力。

皇室四少之一翁元佑表示,俊焰的創作曲很好聽,他很喜歡,能與俊焰一起聊音樂玩音樂,真的很開心,很高興認識俊焰,Javier生日快樂。

壽星黃俊焰表示,因工作關係,前七年生日均在吉隆坡度過,有歌迷有媒體朋友慶生非常感動。今年他特別排開所有通告,回到自己故鄉,與家人一起像過年圍爐那樣吃飯,聊天,簡單慶生,他表示很喜歡以這種開心又簡單又溫馨的方式慶生。

黃俊焰這次趁回家鄉,順道探望生病中的親戚並利用這段時間與他相處。而歌迷所詢問的什麼時候交女朋友,黃俊焰則笑笑的說:“現在專注於事業上,感情的事順 其自然。” 他還說每個人的人生都在前進中,對於人事物都要珍惜及愛護,每年生日都是一個向前的標記,不管好的壞的都是讓成長的一個標記與動力,記得各自 的夢想;願望則是希望,也期望不要再有天災或意外,所有人開開心心沒煩惱,祝福大家平安喜樂。

最後他提到歌迷朋友、親朋好友的生日祝福,都有一封一封詳細讀過,真的很感謝所有人的鼓勵與支持,更另外透露近日除了寫歌外,11月會有出席活動,請歌迷關注Javier Ng黃俊焰官方臉書專業,會陸續公布海內外活動訊息。

S Club 7 Is Back!

Your favorite early-2000s musical television show/ real-life band is back. S Club 7 announced a reunion to support BBC Children In Need Appeal show on Nov. 14. It will be the first time the group has performed together since 2003.

All seven stars -- Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Rachel Stevens and Hannah Spearritt -- will be there, and according to BBC, they will perform a medley of their greatest hits.

"This is going to be the mega S Club party of all time!” S Club 7 said in a statement. In addition to the S Club 7 TV show that aired on Fox Family in the U.S., fans will remember their hit singles, "Never Had A Dream Come True," "Bring It All Back" and "Have You Ever." The group also filmed two television specials, "Back To The '50s" and "Boyfriends & Birthdays," and a feature film, "Seeing Double." They had major success in the U.K. charts until they disbanded in 2003.

O'Meara, McIntosh and Cattermole spent the past six years performing together as S Club 3, and a few "Where Are They Now" specials have tried to shed light on what happened to the band's members since the split. The BBC reunion show will be the first time the original group has been filmed together in over a decade.

Tao and Sehun 'EXO' respond to their haters on Weibo!

Upset by various acts of nuisance that they are subjected to by their haters, Tao and Sehun from EXO send messages of warning to their haters on their Weibo account on October 22.

In the first message, Tao expressed his frustration and told his haters to stay away from his fellow EXO members, family and fans.

“For the people who hate me, for me you can hate me as freely as you wish, I don’t care about the way you distort the facts. Do not send your hatred towards my family, member, and fans who love me!” Tao wrote on his Weibo page.

In his second message, Tao asked his haters to stay away from Sehun who recently open a Weibo account.

“Sehun opened a Weibo account just to play around, isn’t that something to be happy about? If you like it, follow his account, but if you don’t, don’t slander him, you are all exo-l, why do you have to disturb him?” the Chinese EXO star continued.

Responding to Tao’s message, Sehun also expressed worry.

“What is going on? Please stop..we are one!” Sehun wrote on his band mate’s page.

Bigbang's TOP writes his own song for TV commercial

Bigbang’s TOP is reported to have written a song for the commercial product of SK Planet, “Syrup”.

The commercial for “Syrup”, SK Planet’s e-commerce service with features like OK Cash Back, Smart Wallet, will be publicly screened on TV starting tomorrow.

The commercial will feature “I’m The King”, a song specially composed and rapped by TOP for this ad campaign. “I’m The King” contains fun lyrics and unique rhythm that  match well with TOP’s groove and freestyle rap.

Are you ready to see TOP’s new CF with SK Planet?

Chen Bo Lin makes first public appearance after drug scandal

After being embroiled in the drug scandal involving celebrities Kai Ko and Jaycee Chan, Taiwanese actor Chen Bo Lin made his first public appearance on Tuesday at a fashion event.

Currently busy with Chinese movie The Continent, Bo Lin shared with the media that he has been keeping in contact with Kai via phone calls after the latter returned to Taiwan. Speaking of the 23-year-old who has offered to pay for his rehabilitation treatment, he was able to feel that Kai’s condition is improving and believes he will get better.

As for Jaycee, who is still under detention in China, Bo Lin said he has always been concerned about his friend but is unsure of his condition as there is still no news about the trial dates.

Responding to rumours which alleged that he was involved in their drug parties, the 31-year-old denies his reputation was damaged and said, “I did not do anything wrong so I’m not afraid.”
He further explained the reason for not attending several events previously was not because he was afraid of investigations, but was due to promotional activities for The Continent instead. Bo Lin is also busy preparing for his upcoming movie project which will begin filming next March.

Leehom and Wei Are now Brother and Sister

Leehom Wang played and sang a birthday song together with the indigenous children at the charity event for the sixtieth anniversary of the watch brand he endorsed. 

Now a father, he still remains focused on his music at the same time. His new album is scheduled to be released by the end of the year, when the albums of Jay Chou and JJ Lin will be released, too. 

Leehom was optimistic about it, “It will be exciting and everybody will look forward to it.” Cooperating with Wei Tang again in the movie “Blackhat”, Leehom smiled and said, “We played classmates in “Lust, Caution”. Now we are brother and sister and our relationship becomes closer.”

Tuesday 21 October 2014

Taylor Swift leads Oscar de la Renta tributes

Taylor Swift has led tributes to Oscar de la Renta. 

The 24-year-old singer took to Instagram to post a picture of herself wearing a gown the legendary fashion designer, who died yesterday (20.10.14) aged 82 at his Connecticut home, had created for the Costume Institute Gala in New York in May, and she added a heartfelt message praising him. 

She wrote: ''My all-time favorite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honor to wear your creations and to know you. In loving memory (sic)''

At the event in May, she said: ''Oscar de la Renta is the designer I've idolised since I was a little girl.
''Having an opportunity to wear a one-of-kind gown designed by him is a daydream realised.''

Taylor's good friend Karlie Kloss also paid tribute to the designer on her Instagram account, praising him for inspiring her in life and helping her to become who she is today. 

In a message attached to a picture of the designer, she wrote: ''The world lost one of the most extraordinary people that I have ever met. Thank you for helping me become the woman I am today and for always inspiring me to be better. There simply is no one else like you.''

Several other stars have also paid tribute to Oscar, including supermodel Naomi Campbell, who described him as a ''gentleman of fashion''. 

She wrote: ''The Gentleman of Fashion you will always be !!! R I P@oscarprgirl @OscarPRGirl #Oscar de la Renta (sic)''

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis wrote: ''I've worn Oscar de la Renta's signature fragrance my whole adult life. It is like his designs & life. Classic, soft, feminine & elegant. RIP (sic)'' 

Singer Gloria Estefan tweeted: ''RIP iconic designer Oscar De La Renta,who was a big part of 3 of my life's biggest moments.Much love & peace2 his family& all who loved him! (sic)'' 

Oscar's cause of death is not yet known but he was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. 

The legendary designer created garments for an array of First Ladies, including Jackie Kennedy, Hilary Clinton and Michelle Obama. 

He also designed a number of gowns for big stars, including Amal Clooney's wedding dress for her and George Clooney's wedding on September 27.

Zac Efron 'in love' with new girlfriend

Zac Efron appeared ''very much in love'' with Sami Miró at the weekend.

The 'That Awkward Moment' star turned 27 on Friday (18.10.14) and to celebrate he and his rumoured new girlfriend took a trip to Amsterdam, where onlookers described them as hugging and laughing a lot together.

One source told E! News: ''They were acting very much in love, she kept hugging him. Their love looked genuine.''

And as well as spending time with Sami, Zac also hung out with friends Dillon Francis and Martin Garrix, enjoying a bike ride before attending the Amsterdam Dance Event Festival together.

Though Zac and Sami haven't confirmed their relationship, they were recently spotted shopping in Denmark and also tucked into a ''sophisticated'' meal.

The actor recently wrote on his WhoSay page: ''Thx to @ReneRedzepiNoma and team @Nomacph. You've created a sophisticated, one of a kind culinary experience I'll never forget. You rock! (sic)''

And the couple were also seen dining at Los Angeles' FoodLab, where the 'High School Musical' actor was overheard introducing Sami as his ''girlfriend''.

They have also taken in a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game together and recently went on a double date with Dylan Penn and her male companion.

Girls' Generation's Tiffany and Seohyun attend "Seoul Fashion Week"

Tiffany and Seohyun from Girls’ Generation were seen attending “Seoul Fashion Week”, which was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, yesterday.

Despite going on the same day, they attended different shows. Seohyun showed up at the “2015 S/S LOW CLASSIC” in a grey top combined with a white mini skirt and an over-sized blue coat.

Tiffany, on the other hand, went to two events. She picked an outfit in red, blue and white colours, which she paired with silver high heels for the “2015 S/S ARCHE” show. Her hair was tied up in a high bun, making her look very chic.
Later, she sported a more mature look at the “2015 S/S Steve J & Yoni P” show, where she wore a black mini dress with a green-army coat and let her long wavy hair untied, leaving a glamorous impression.
Both Tiffany and Seohyun are currently busy preparing for Girls’ Generation’s December concert in Japan.

Bigbang's Taeyang sends support for EPIK HIGH's new album

Bigbang’s Taeyang showed his affection towards his label mates, EPIK HIGH, who is returning with its eighth album, “Shoe Box”.

“Check this out, no matter what,” Taeyang wrote on his Instagram account. Along with the message, he uploaded a screen capture of the track-list inside EPIK HIGH’s new album.

“Thank you Youngbae-ya,” EPIK HIGH’s Tablo responded to Taeyang’s message, while DJ Tukutz wrote on his Twitter responding to Taeyang’s message saying: “Thank you our Youngbae.”

Taeyang is also featured in “Shoe Box” on a song called “Rich”, the third track in the album. EPIK HIGH also brings their own colour for Taeyang’s recent hit song “Eyes, Nose, Lips”, which is also featured on the album.

“Shoe Box” was officially released online on October 21.

Makiyo spotted drinking after swearing off alcohol

Taiwanese-based Japanese actress Makiyo was recently spotted drunk at a friend’s wedding banquet even though she swore off alcohol two years ago. She and her then-boyfriend had beaten up a taxi driver in their drunken stupor, causing her reputation to nosedive.

This time, Makiyo, who was reportedly drunk by the second dish, was heard shouting, “The alcohol was all wiped out by those at our table.”

She was wobbly when she made her way down from the stage after saying her congratulatory speech. Makiyo also had to be supported by a friend, who helped hail a cab and buckled her seat belt, when the banquet ended.
Responding to how she broke her “alcohol ban”, the 30-year-old said, “I already broke the ban this March during my mother’s birthday celebration. I can better control myself now but my alcohol tolerance has dropped from a bottle of wine previously to just three glasses now.”

Makiyo, who has been under much pressure ever since her mother was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer, drank because of the joyous occasion. She revealed that her mother has given up on chemotherapy as it is too torturous.

Medical bills and daily expenses amounting to NT$200,000 (approximately S$8,200) every month have taken a toll on the actress-host as she shared, “We used to collect rent from a suite but it is now being loaned to the bank. I don’t know the exact figures but we are still able to get by. I just hope that my mum will recover soon.”

Yesterday, Makiyo’s mother disclosed that she is now unable to sit or stand for long as the cancer cells have spread to her brain, causing her to sweat and become breathless easily.

She added, “Please leave Makiyo alone. Her job is unstable and chemotherapy costs a lot. She drank because she is under too much pressure.”

Monday 20 October 2014

Gisele Bundchen slams 'unattainable' beauty ads

Gisele Bundchen has slammed the portrayal of ''unattainable'' beauty in adverts.

The Brazilian supermodel - who is the new face of Chanel's No 5 fragrance - admitted that while adverts for such brands can be seen as ''aspirational'', they are often nothing more than a distant reality for the majority of women.

The 34-year-old beauty told The Sunday Times Style magazine: ''Sometimes I feel like adverts like this can make women feel so distant.

''They are so glamorous and so unattainable and so aspirational that you really can't touch them, in a way. They are kind of a dream.''

However, Gisele insists that the Parisian fashion house has made a conscious effort to make their latest campaign more relatable to regular women.

She said: ''The idea really was to show this modern woman and all that she is, with her struggles and her vulnerability. And yes, she is glamorous. Of course she's glamorous - she is powerful and successful - but she is also struggling. You know she is a mother, a wife and a professional, and she is juggling all of that, and you know that's not easy.''

The stunning mother of three - who has Vivian, 22 months, Benjamin, four, and a stepson Jack, seven, with her husband, NFL star Tom Brady - also stressed the importance of balancing her busy work schedule with raising her children, believing it is ''empowering'' when women like herself are able to perform both roles.

She said: ''We are all trying to juggle these different parts, and it's not easy. No matter how much work you put in, no matter how glamorous it looks. We always put pressure on ourselves. 

''We should be allowed to dream and to want more. We want to have more than just to be the pretty woman who sits there. I think that it's a very empowering thing for me to be able to be successful in my job and not feel like I need to sacrifice being a mother.''

BIGBANG to spend Christmas with fans

BIGBANG has announced their newest date on their BIGBANG Japan Dome Tour 2014~2015 to be on Christmas Day at the Tokyo Dome.

Despite not having released a group album since Alive in 2012, the five-man group will be embarking on another Japanese dome tour, starting on November 15 & 16 in Nagoya Dome.

Their tour will bring them to five cities – Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo – which will hold a total of 15 concerts.

Member Taeyang recently revealed that BIGBANG’s album is in the works despite Seungri’s car accident in August. While no further information has been shared, the group will release a compilation album on November 26 which will have 50 of BIGBANG’s iconic songs.

Label mates WINNER opened their previous dome tour and will hand over the baton to YG Entertainment’s newest boy group, iKON, for this year’s gigs.

Jay Chou's Opus 2 World tour in Singapore postponed to December 27

Looks like the sandy grounds at the Singapore Sports Hub's got in the way of Taiwan Mandopop star Jay Chou's first outdoor gig at the newly-renovated National Stadium this November.
 
The concert, originally scheduled to be held on Nov 8 (Sat), will be postponed to a month later on Dec 27 (Sat). This piece of news comes just days after backlash over the stadium's sandy pitch, following Brazil and Japan's friendly football match on Tuesday.
 
Managed by SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), the National Stadium's sandy grounds were said to be "far from being satisfactory," in a statement released by Sports Singapore chief executive Lim Teck Yin.
 
There are fears that the "sub-standard" pitch would hamper Singapore's bid to host the upcoming AFF (ASEAN Football Federation) Suzuki Cup on Nov 23. Although Sports Hub assured that covers would be placed on top of the field to protect the pitch during concert events, such as Jay's originally scheduled Nov 8 gig, many remain skeptical about this move.
 
A meeting was held between AFF and Singapore Sports Hub officials today to decide if the matches will be played at the National Stadium. No conclusion was given at the meeting and a decision will be made next week.