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Cynthia Koh turns temperamental with her head of curly hair

For the upcoming Lunar New Year MediaCorp drama series, Happy Family, local actress Cynthia Koh will don a fat suit and parade a head of tight curls to morph into a plump aunty on the set.

Jay Chou's Pandaman estimated to rack in S$50 million

With a reputation guaranteed to bring in box office ratings, multi-hyphenate Taiwanese performer, Jay Chou, invested a lump sum of S$6.5 million into his first television drama series production, Pandaman. Although the drama has yet to be broadcasted, Jay is already pocketing money from the licensing fees paid for by television stations that are interested in airing his drama series.

Yao Yao exclaimed, "Hug as you like"

Arriving in Singapore over the weekend, Taiwanese artiste Guo Shu Yao (also known as Yao Yao) distributed hugs while promoting her latest music album, Love's Embrace last week. The 19-year-old's 'hugging' event was held in conjunction with a Singapore Cancer Society fundraiser.

NoNo has plans to match-make Yeo Yann Yann with his buddy, Kang Kang

Currently in town to film Jack Neo's upcoming movie, Being Human Being, renowned Taiwanese host, NoNo, will be taking on the role as Mark Lee's conscience in the movie. Despite their ten-year-long friendship with each other, this is the Taiwanese artiste's first collaboration with the artistes from JTeam.

Yao Yao overcomes her fear of crowds to give away hugs

As a promotional stint for her latest music album, Love's Embrace, 19-year-old Taiwanese artiste Guo Shu Yao (also known as Yao Yao) distributed hugs to fans who bought her music album during her promotional campaign in Singapore.

Huang Jing Lun displays bravado during water-skiing session with fans

To commemorate the good ratings garnered for his latest Taiwanese idol drama series, homegrown artiste, Huang Jing Lun, recently went waterskiing with fans at SKI360 on Sunday. Before all the fun began, the 26-year-old released a balloon to pray and wish for good ratings for his ongoing drama series, Momo Love.

Jerry Yan wins two big awards in one month

Taiwanese artiste Jerry Yan did his homeland proud when he bagged two Japanese awards within the span of one month. He was recently awarded the Japanese International Best Jeanist Award in late October last month, which is a prize given to denim-clad celebrities by the association of Japan's jeans manufacturers in Tokyo.

Exposed: The Real deal on Miriam Yeung's hubby

Even after Hong Kong actress-singer Miriam Yeung formally became Mrs Real Ting, people were still wondering how a normal white-collared worker won the heart of Miriam, whose assets are worth more than a hundred million.

Lin Chiling faces resistance on her return as a TV host

Hot favourite Tavia Yeung withdraws from Best actress nomination

Despite beating out veteran actress Sheren Tang to win Best Actress in 2004, Gigi Lai's star went downhill after that. To prevent the same thing from happening to her, hot favourite Tavia Yeung has decided to withdraw her nomination and give up her throne to Sheren.

Taiwanese actor Joseph Chang guides Ann Kok into their love scenes

Singer Jam Hsiao, the 'man of few words' opens up about his music and dental cavities

It seems like his media label of 'number one guy with least words' is beginning to peel off Jam Hsiao who's coming a lot more out of his shell these days.

JJ Lin clarifies he is not switching labels

Homegrown singer JJ Lin (also known as Lin Jun Jie) has clarified on earlier rumours that he was reportedly unhappy and wished to part with his current music label Ocean Butterflies due to the company's restructuring.

Newlyweds Leon Lai and Gaile Lok will spend Christmas apart this year

Newly-married Leon Lai and his model-wife Gaile Lok will not be celebrating Christmas together, this despite being in the United States at the same time.

Newly-married Fann Wong still busy with work

After what was inarguably the Wedding of the Year, Mrs Christopher Lee is certainly not one to rest on her laurels. Following their glitzy September 29 wedding bash at Shangri-La, Fann Wong and Christopher Lee made their way up to Malacca in mid-October to throw another wedding banquet at the groom's hometown.

Singer and 'man of few words' Jam Hsiao shows he can be lively too

Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao's autograph session for his second music album, Princess, at Lot 1 was cramped full of adoring fans of the idol. Waving placards and lighted signboards and dressed in purple-coloured t-shirts, his fans also specially made a long banner to congratulate him on winning two awards at the Hit Awards, surprising the singer with their thoughtful gesture.

Mark Lee and Tan Kheng Hua star as married couple in new Mandarin TV show

She's best known for her English-speaking role in hit long-running local sitcom Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd. So it's not too surprising that veteran actress Tan Kheng Hua had specially requested for Mark Lee, himself a veteran actor and comedian, to star in their latest Mandarin TV series on Ch 8. It also stars Pornsak, Adrian Pang, Chen Tianwen, and Sugianto.

Buxomly Taiwanese singer Yao Yao to visit Singapore

Known for ample chest and petite frame, 19-year-old voluptuous singer Guo Shu Yao (better known as Yao Yao) has plans to give away some 'loving hugs' when she comes to Singapore this Friday to promote her latest music album, Love's Embrace, and to hold a meet-and-greet session with fans.

Ninja Assassin star Rain trained for eight months to achieve zero body fat

At the first press conference held in Seoul for Rain's second Hollywood film, Ninja Assassin, the Korean superstar revealed how he suffered and went through several hardships during the past eight months.