At a recent press conference in Shanghai, members of the floor were…well, floored when VICKI ZHAO and KAREN MOK kissed in front of everybody! The girls had been asked how close their friendship was and answered the question with the random act. Well, we suppose actions speak louder than words…
Concert-goers of Taiwanese rock band F.I.R’s recent concert in Taiwan got a whole lot more than they ever dreamed of, when guitarist REAL proposed to lead vocalist FAYE! Real whipped out a massive diamond ring and got down on one knee in front of 10,000 fans. Needless to say, Faye was surprised as she had been kept in the dark (oh, and she said yes). Congrats!
DAVID TAO has set himself apart from all the pop star in the world – by asking his fans not to clap or wave glow sticks and light sticks during his gigs! While most singers actually like the audience to participation, this crooner reportedly said: “I don’t like it when [the audience] claps or waves glow sticks and light sticks during my concert, especially when I sing unplugged. The clapping disturbs me and my vocals and guitars can’t compete with 20,000 hands clapping. I also don’t know why fans like to throw glow sticks onto the stage at the end of the concert; they almost hit my face sometimes. Please stop it!” Err…..okay.
Singer SHOW LUO, often branded as the male version of JOLIN TSAI’, has followed the example of Jolin (Who by the way is rumored to be his girlfriend), incorporating pole dancing into his shows. And while Jolin has styled herself as a “princess,” Show is going one up on the hierarchy, calling himself the “king,” according to a new book titled Show on Stage. For his upcoming concert and new album, Show has also been putting in the hard work even going to New York to meet world-re owned choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. Despite his broken English and the language barrier, Show still managed to communicate with his dance teacher, using – according to reports – simply body language. Wonder what that really means?
It’s the collaboration of the year! An East meets West partnership, and a much unexpected twosome. According to reports, Taiwan pop diva JOLIN TSAI and English pop princess KYLIE MINOGUE have teamed up to record a duet. An Asian version of the song “In My Arms”. The track will appear in the Asian edition of Kylie’s new album, titled X, currently scheduled for a 26 November 2007 release.
It’s true, we swear it. “I really did drive into my house,” BROOKE SHIELDS laughed. “I was wearing these fabulous sort of kick-ass platforms. I slowed down to what I thought was a proper speed. I went to go put my foot on the break and I couldn’t get my foot off the gas because the wedge was completely wedged under!” She added: “I slammed on what I thought was the brake and it actually was the gas.”
JOHNNY DEPP has no problem getting a table in some of the world’s finest restaurants but he couldn’t get a hot meal at a trendy British village pub. The star was turned away from the Fox and Goose Inn, Fressingfield, Suffolk, because he had not booked. But pub owner PAUL YAXLEY refused to comment on the snub, saying: “It’s inappropriate. We respect people’s privacy.”
JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY have commissioned a $50,000 nursery, seemingly confirming they are expecting a baby. The E1 Cantante stars - who have refused to comment on the rumoured pregnancy – recently visited exclusive Los Angeles baby boutique Petit Tresor, and made arrangements for a $50,000 nursery. A source at the store revealed: “Petit Tresor will be designing a nursery rhyme themed baby nursery for Jennifer and Marc. There will also be custom-painted murals on the walls.” The parents-to-be spent a leisurely two hours browsing baby goods. They eventually chose a selection of prams, Moses baskets, blankets, baby clothes and toys. Look like they won’t be able to keep their happy news a secret much longer!
JUDE LAW is devastated ex-fiance SIENNA MILLER is dating his friend RHYS IFANS, according to reports in UK. The Hollywood heartthrob - who split from the stunning actress last year following his affair with his children's nanny - was hoping to rekindle his romance with Sienna but has recently realised she has moved on. Jude is said to be dreading seeing Sienna and Rhys on the London party scene and is doing his best to keep a low profile. A source said: "Jude is still pining for Sienna and now that she is besotted with one of his best friends, it has really hit home. Jude has told pals he doesn't want to go out in London because bumping in to them would be too awkward."
PARIS HILTON has dumped hunky Swedish toyboy ALEX VAGGO, because he's "too shy". The hotel heiress gave him the boot just days after smitten Alex gushed how he was falling for her. A source revealed: "She loved his good looks, but she gets bored very quickly, and he was just too shy and quiet for her. She likes bad boys." After being seen partying with KID ROCK in Toronto, Canada, Paris said "I'm single. I'm way too busy for a boyfriend." That's not all she's occupied with. The super-rich heiress is also investing a fortune in the world's biggest suspended animation cemetery so she - along with her beloved pets - can live for ever by having scientists freeze her body when she dies. "It's so cool," she said. "Almost all the cells in the body are still alive when death is pronounced. And if you're immediately cooled, you can be perfectly preserved. My life could be extended by hundreds and thousands of years." Oh dear!
One half of the Olsens has been seen getting cosy with, believe it or not, Lance Armstrong! There's new coupling in town, and you won't believe this one, it's LANCE ARMSTRONG and ASHLEY OLSEN!
According to baffled reports, the Tour de France superchamp-turned-marathon runner and the pint-sized actress have been meeting up in New York, where Lance is currently holed up preparing for the New York Marathon. The first sighting took place at the Rose Bar inside the Gramercy Park Hotel, where a source claimed: "They came together with a group of friends. Ashley drank red wine, sat on his lap and they were making out all night. They left together around 2 am."
An eyewitness revealed: "Lance was hanging with her, definately. She was flirtatious, and was sitting on his lap."
Ashley, according to a source, was "hanging out, having a good time." "Ashley and Lance settled in and within minutes he was whispering in her ear and she was giggling like a school girl," added another onlooker. "They totally looked like they were on the date."
Sighting number two took place two days later, at hip eatery the Waverly Inn. After being spotted going in there earlier with actor pal OWEN WILSON, Lance, 36, soon moved on to enjoying the company of the fairer (and smaller) sex - Ashley, 21.
The retired cyclist, who previously dated singer SHERYL CROW, recently broke up with fashion designer TORY BURCH after a year-long romance. "He tried to make Troy happy when they were dating buying a place here," dished an insider of the split. "But she couldn't deal with him not actually living in the same city, so they broke up." Well, he's certainly moven on fine.
Amidst her lovey-dovey going-on with Jake, Reese is also rumoured to have fallen for British singer JAMES BLUNT! The actress apparently hit it off with the "You're Beautiful" singer when they met after his show at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre. A source revealed: "Reese arrived with three female friends and headed straight for the bar. They sat at a private VIP table and drank white wine. She looked relaxed and happy, and then James finished his set and walked into the bar, Reese practically ran to him."
Even as REESE WITHERSPOON stays mum on reports that she is seeing her Rendition co-star JAKE GYLLENHAAL, photographs of the new lovebirds holding hands and hugging while they visited tourist sites in Rome together are speaking louder than a thousand words.
Mere days after denying she was romancing the Broke back Mountain star, Reese, 31, has been seen getting all lovey-dovey with Jake, far away from prying eyes of the Los Angeles paparazzi. "I' have known Jake for years through different friends and he is just wonderful," Reese had insisted previously, adding that her relationship with the handsome actor is purely platonic (yeah right!). He's very kind, generous and funny. It's been nice these past days to laugh a little bit. Yeah, he's great and I look forward to maybe making another film with him."
The couple reportedly started seeing each other earlier this year after meeting on the set of their movie, and except for a brief split in between, certainly seem to be fanning the flames of their new romance. But she still won't talk! In fact, the closest Reese has come to revealing her feeling about Jake, 26, took place during an interview with ELLEN DEGENERES, when she agreed with Ellen's assessment that Jake was "cute". "Yeah. He's great," she replied with a laugh.
Witnesses have reported seeing 24-year-old Carrie and the Gossip Girl actor work those tongue muscles in several rounds of tonsil tennis at New York City nightspot Marquee, with one onlooker saying: "They were canoodling all night and stayed until close."
Carrie has spoken up about 22-year-old Chace before, admitting: "He's really cute. I've met him and he seems like a really nice guy. He's got cool hair, he's a nice height amd he just has beautiful eyes." Well, she's going to get stare into those eyes a lot more often now that the pair has also been seen sharing a romantic dinner together.
"At one point, they were holding hands, off to the side of the table, like they didn't want people to see,: dished a fellow diner of that rendezvous. The pretty pair has also been spotted sharing a meal at JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE's restaurant, Southern Hospitality, where they downed BBQ wings and Grannie's Pecan Pie. They looked "pretty lovey dovey", according to one witness.
The handsome actor was seen later in the week watching the American Idol champion (and his new girl!) perform on live with Regis and Kelly. Chace has confirmed that he and Carrie are indeed seeing each other. But he added: "We're just hanging, having a good time, dating around. It's good. I love country music and she's very classy."
The new lovebirds reportedly met in May this year when Chace introduced himself to Carrie at West Hollywood hotspot Hyde. She was seeing Tony at the time, but as soon as things fizzled out on that end, the pair picked things up with text messages and quiet dates in Los Angeles and Nashville. A source dished: "He is a country fan, and she thinks he is so funny and sweet. It's total love." Congrats!
Nudie Spice
If the reunion tour does indeed go on, the Spice Girls are reportedly planning to get naked on stage! Reports say the girls are being paid £ 1 million each to strip it all off, and Mel C has confirmed the news. "We do actually go naked in the show, completely," she said in an interview, adding that props will be used for strategic cover-ups. There will also be a pole-dancing strip tease routine.
A source said: "It is their raunchiest routine ever and they just can't wait. It is going to be no holds barred. But they're all in great shape, so why shouldn't they just go for it?"
Spice Force One
Heave forbid the Spice Girls travel in anything less than lavish style and utter luxury! The girls have reportedly hired a state-of-the-art jet to fly them around the world, christening it "Spice Force One." The exterior will be decorated with official Spice Girls artwork, while the inside will boast a creche (for the Spice mummies), a make-up parlour, a dining room, bathrooms, a media centre and sleeping quarters.
"Spice Force One will be flying a palace,: said a source. "Along with the immediate entourage, the girls will have a team who will be on hand 24/7 look after everyone on board." The jet is expected to transport the girls, their families, management, wardrobe, make-up artists and bodyguards. Dancers, remaining staff, stage hands and equipment will travel in two other planes, dubbed Spice Force Two and Spice Force Three.
Posh Spice
Posh a.k.a. Mrs. DAVID BECKHAM is probably the most successful of her Spicy peers, but she's also the most likely to sen their reunion tour shooting down to you-know-where, because she's been sick!. "Victoria can't get rid of her infection," a source dished. "She's worried she won't be fit while all the other girls are turning their bodies into machine."
Sporty Spice
Since the split, Sporty has admitted she struggled with depression and anorexia at the height of her fame. Now that the girls are reuniting, she revealed: "The depression and everything else was in my thoughts. I've been on the straight and narrow for four years. But I had to be sensible....I wan this reunion."
Ginger Spice
Having tried (albeit rather unsuccessfully) to launch a solo career, Ginger wants to sing her own songs at the reunion tour. Will the girls let her? According to an insider: "Geri is arguing they have two hours to fill and fans want to hear their solo hits. Victoria says that when she signed up, one stipulation was that she will not sing solo. The others are split."
Scary Spice
Scary reportedly told friends the video shoot was "complete hell", and the fact that she's on the reality TV show Dancing With The Star doesn't help. An insider revealed: "The biggest tension right now is Mel B doing Dancing With The Stars. If it carries on into rehearsal time, it could be very difficult. No one really factored in her making it through to these latter stages of the show. She may well win the damn thing, and no one ever envisaged that."
Baby Spice
As a new mum, Emma is finding tough, both in terms of juggling her schedule and her new baby boy, BEAU, as well as in terms of getting along with her Spice sisters. Reportedly intimidated by every one's egos, the Baby of the group is also said to be very uncomfortable - surprise! surprise!
