Niki Chow and Raymond Wong in sereis My Cruel Lover

Niki Chow, Raymond Wong, Tracy Ip, Elaine Yiu and Yoyo Chen were at a blessing ceremony for TVB new series My Cruel Lover. Lead actress Niki finally appear, she laughed and said that once sje started working, the whole studio opened. First time being in a pre-modern series, she feels very happy: "Everyone wishes that I find my Mr. Right too, Tim Gor (Lee Tim Shing) felt that I needed to, so he produced this series for me. (So when are you going to marry?) Finish shooting this series first and see if I have the opportunity! (Desperate to marry?) It's everyone's wish. I personally hope and anticipate for this day to come, but I'm still looking."

Niki expressed that she signed a two year contract, asked if she would sign a TVB management contract? She joked: "Female version of Raymond Lam? I can consider it, but I'm not 'Chok' enough. Music, film and TV developing is going well, I can think about it." Asked if shw plans to sign with a record label? She frankly said that she discussed it before, but for now she wants to just focus on filming series.

Also, Niki expressed that she promised Raymond that if his wife goes into labor, she will 'support' the entire crew herself. Asked when Raymond's wife is expected to duw? He said: "About time, perhaps I'll just disappear while shooting the series and that will be it. (Will you cut the umbilical cord?) I want to, but everyone is asking me if I have the courage because it's all bloody. Also, I want to record a video, hopefully my hand won't be shaking." First time giving out red envelopes, Tarcy Ip happily expressed that she is very initiative. She said: "This year I set 5 figures aside for red envelopes and just about all of it is given out. Giving and receiving is actually just as happy!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Della Ding album Soul Mate ranked second at album charts

Della Ding's new album "Soul Mate" debuts at second place on both the G-Music and Five Music album sales charts after its first week. To add to that, her latest single, “One Half”, is also first place on the KKBOX singles chart. At a recent signing event, she revealed that the song portrays her exact feelings of loneliness as she is currently single, “I asked my company to give me more work to fill up my entire schedule, so I won’t feel lonely.”

The song talks about going to dinner and the movies alone, which Della could instantly relate to; she even cried during the recording of the song under the emotion. Della fans can look forward to enjoying her live performance at Legacy around March or April.

Will Pan continues to top the album sales chart this week. He gave a special performance at the finale of the singing competition show One Million Star last weekend.

A Lin Fourth album Loneliness in not the hardest part

Though recently dethroned on the KKBOX weekly charts, A-Lin has been topping various charts ever since her fourth album, "Loneliness Is Not The Hardest Part", came out. On the night of the 29th, she held a live concert for the first time in the 5 years since her debut. During the concert, she passed out 100 New Year's red envelopes, and sang 32 songs for the 1200 fans who came to see her. It was also the first time she has attempted a challenging dance, and joked that she wanted to join the dancers to create a "beautiful legs era".

A-lin's "Loneliness Is Not The Hardest Part" is available for purchase on YesAsia.

Jay Chou Promote The Green Hornet in Beijing

"I really do need a girl who would support me," Taiwanese singer Jay Chou said in a recent interview.

The multi-hyphenated Taiwanese was in Beijing to promote his latest film The Green Hornet, when he graciously talked about his love life. Not only did he admit to having some chemistry with Taiwan's top model Lin Chi-ling, he also said that he needed a girl "who would support him".

Jay revealed that he would be performing magic tricks at CCTV Spring Festival Gala. However, he's unclear about the arrangement details as he has not had the chance to rehearse the routine.

When asked who his partner for the magic routine would be, Jay admitted that he has chemistry with Chi-ling and even called the Taiwanese model "the best candidate". The singer added that their height differences was not a problem, and insisted later "we're the same height, really".

Jay took the chance to deny the rumour that his latest love interest is Hong Kong singer Alan Tam's female disciple and stated his criteria for a J Girl (a nickname given to Jay Chou's love interest).

The Taiwanese singer said that the girl "must at least understand my music and we can communicate". He also confessed that he felt lonely because he had been single for a long time now.

"For someone like me, who puts an emphasis on my career, I really need a girl who will support me. I hope there is such a girl, apart from my mother," said Jay.

He added that it did not matter if his girlfriend is from showbiz or not.

Show Luo selling tickets for new album The One and Only

Show Luo announced yesterday that pre-order tickets are now selling for both his new album "The One and Only" and corresponding tour "舞法舞天” (a play on the idiom "no respect for law and order"), which begins March 19 in Taichung. According to Show, the concert contains 80% brand new material and 5 costumes changes. He apologized to his fans, saying "sorry for making you spend so much money." However, he invited 60 patients from the New Dawn Educare Center (for children with intellectual disabilities) to watch his concert for free.

On the concert poster, Show dons a set of crystal armor that is worth 30 million NT and a lion-shaped helmet that weighs 20 kg. In opportunities in business and relationships, Show asserts that he is like a lion, waiting until the opportune moment to "pounce" on his prey. "Especially in relationships," Show says, "there needs to be that 'spark'. So if I see a girl and she doesn't bring out my 'silk worm', then there is no chemistry." However, he admits that no girl has made him feel that way for a while.

Last year was a highly successful year for Show as his last album, "Rashomon", was the top-selling album of the year. Show and his staff joked that it created too much pressure on him to release another album to follow that one. He still remembers how only 400 people came to the fan-signing of his very first album, 700 for the second one, 1000 for the third one, until finally now autograph signing will draw out tens of thousands of screaming fans. Luckily, Show will be able to take a well-deserved break over Chinese New Year. Where will he go? "I've already reserved us tickets-anywhere my mother wants to go, that's where we'll be."

Source: UDN (news), ChinaYES (photo)
Written by: alee @ CpopAccess.com

Selina Ren comeback with slimming commercial in June

The Taiwanese starlet might resume work as early as June

Selina Jen once worried she would not be able to perform on stage again as she looks "different from before".

But it looks like the Taiwanese singer can cast those doubts aside, as endorsements are pouring in. The popstar, who was severely burnt in an on-set accident, was discharged from hospital on Jan 19, after spending 89 days there.

Many companies had reportedly contacted Selina's management company HIM International, expressing their wish to have Selina endorse their products. They included fruit juices, clothes, skincare products and a slimming programme.

Selina has reportedly received five invitations to endorse products. Selina's doctor also advised her not to coop herself at home, saying that a moderate amount of work would be helpful to her mental and physical health.

The singer is expected to make her comeback with either a fruit juice or a slimming programme commercial in June, while other endorsements would be subjected to the state of her physical health.

"I'm so thankful! However, my health is in no condition [for work] now. Is it all right to let the clients wait?" an overjoyed Selina said.

HIM International firmly stated that everything would depend on Selina's will and health. The company is looking into plans of a new album and hosting gigs for the singer, apart from endorsements.

"The earliest we can hear Selina sing again is next year. However, there would be a secret project before that. Selina will be recording a wedding single during her wedding. She would personally bring the good news to people with her sweet voice," Selina's friend revealed.

Vanness Wu is back with Singapore Sexy Arissa Cheo

Vanness Wu's short-lived relationship with Singaporean heiress Arissa Cheo first made headlines after a photo of the couple surfaced online. The two used to date for a year in 2006, but broke up after they drifted apart when Arissa was studying in the US.

They reconciled again in April last year and were photographed shopping on the streets together. Although the Taiwanese singer publicly admitted to his then-relationship with Arissa, the duo broke up again in September, after six months of courtship.

Despite going separate ways, Vanness publicly acknowledged that they are "still in contact" and are "still friends".

A devout Christian, Vanness has taken a chastity pledge against pre-marital sex. However, his ex-girlfriend is widely known for her liberal ways like posing sexy pictures of herself online. It was widely-speculated that the clash in "sexual interest" was the catalyst to the failed relationship.

After countless of separations and reconciliations, it looks like the pair has kissed and made up yet again. They were recently sighted touring Taiwan together in the year-end with Vanness visiting Arissa's folks in Singapore.

Attending a press conference held yesterday as a brand ambassador for denim jeans, the 32-year-old replied "Happy New Year," when reporters asked about his relationship with Arissa and declined to answer all questions regarding his love life.

A member of now-defunct Taiwanese boyband, F4, reporters asked if the group's non-appearance in Lunar New Years shows were due to Vic Zhou's promotional activities for Black & White.

"Our schedules and timing are really hard to organize. I don't know about the rest!" he replied.

To build up his body for this denim jeans commercial, the singer-dancer shared that he eats "only vegetables" and spends as long as "3 hours in the gym" everyday.