Being in the industry for a few yrs, Wu Zun’s rumoured girlfriends are ever changing. From Ariel Lin to Ah Sa, to Angela Zhang, even Wu Zun laughed and said, “Who i’m supposed to have, I have all of them already.” No matter if she’s funny or cute, seems like all the different sort of characters a female is supposed to have, she’s included in the list already. And recently, the one that is most exposed would be the “rather boyish” Ella. Ella, who seemed as though she can only be “good brothers” with Wu Zun, can also actually be one of the candidates of being his girlfriend. He said, “Actually, she is a very caring and responsible girl. It’s not definite that being friends is the only option.” Not only Ella, Wu Zun expressed that actually, other female artistes can also be possible of being a girlfriend. “Actually, all of them can have the possibility of being a girlfriend, it’s only depending on whether I have the feel.”

Even though the rumours haven’t stopped, ever since Wu Zun entered the industry, he has been single. However, Wu Zun, who has been having a good career doesn’t feel any regrets on being single. “My schedules are already packed to the brim, and moreover, there are very few girls who would be able to accept being together with her boyfriend, seeing him for less than a month in a year. Even on Valentine’s Day, we’re unable to spend it together, so let nature take its course .” He who has good looks, admits that when choosing a girlfriend, he doesn’t really look at the appearance of a girl. Being honest and responsible is more important to him. He said, “Because i don’t like girls who are pretentious, being a little innocent would be better, she would then be willing to share with me anything.”

translated by : babyval22 @ CEFC
original source : http://www.m1905.com…27/311942.shtml

Singers sacrifice their life, their privacy, their freedom and their love life in exchange for applause from fans & hundreds of millions of revenue. This year, Jay Chou tops the list once again.

1. Jay Chou: estimated earnings = $554million

6 commercial events = $28.8million
7 concerts = $140million
9 endorsements = $270million
2 films (The Treasure Hunter & The Green Hornet)= $115million

2. S.H.E: estimated earnings = $360million

20 endorsements = $200million
24 commercial events & concerts = $150million
book ‘3 Spas of Love’ & Ella’s idol drama ‘Down With Love’ = $10million

3. Jolin Tsai: estimated earnings = $350million

24 commercial events = $82.2million
2 concerts = $7.8million
11 endorsements = $230million
album sales = $20million
nail shop + own clothing brand = $10million

4.Leehom Wang: estimated earnings = $270million

15 commercial events = $30million
12 endorsements = $200million
10 concerts = $40million

5. Mayday: estimated earnings = $268million

5 commercial events = $10million
24 concerts = $76.8million
10 endorsements = $115million
merchandise = $5million

6. Wilber Pan: estimated earnings = $266.55million

20 commercial events = $72.5million
3 concerts = $21.15million
7 endorsements = $173.9million

7. Angela Zhang: estimated earnings = $246million

30 commercial events = $111.6million
8 endorsements = $88million
album sales = $5million

8. Show Luo: estimated earnings = $220million

20 commercial events = $45million
5 concerts = $15million
10 endorsements = $150million
2 dramas (Hot Shot & Hi My Sweetheart) = $6.5million
album sales (overseas edition) = $20million

9. A-mei Zhang: estimated earnings = $158.8million

25 commercial events = $91.95million
8 concerts = $26million
2 endorsements = $30.85million
album sales = $10million

10. Elva Hsiao: estimated earnings = $100million

12 commercial events = $30million
5 endorsements = $60million
album sales = $10million

note: all figures are in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$)

Source: UDN
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

With Angela Chang embroiled in negative media attention due to her recent falling out with her mother over money, the Taiwanese pop sensation hopes that the recent release of her full-length MV to her title song “The 5th Season” will shift attention away from her family scandal and more towards her skill and fame as an artist.

Recently, Angela has been restricted by her management company from doing direct promotions regarding her latest album, primarily due to said family scandal. As a result, sales from her album took a significant hit. When Angela’s management company was asked about whether Angela and her mother have resumed communication, the company replied that they were not clear on the matter.

Shifting attention to the filming of the MV itself, the director chose a concept for Angela to play two different angles. The first one, which had her dressed in transparent, white gauze while barefoot or sitting in a glass window, was meant to symbolize a lack of privacy and the sense of nakedness. The director requested that Angela perform as if though she were trapped in some psychological drama, coaching her on example situations to get her to ease into the mood.

Regardless of the concept chosen by the MV’s director, the music itself from Angela’s title song off her latest album introduces an experimental mixture of musical genres. Such mixtures range from the interplay of alternative rock and classical music in the background to Angela’s signature ballad singing with new age vocals thrown in for good measure.

Source: http://cpopaccess.blogspot.com/

For her beloved Michael Jackson vinyl record, Angela Zhang would not give up even for famous showbiz veteran Jackie Chan! Recently, the two of them were intensely bidding for an autographed MJ vinyl record, in the end the bid shot up to a crazy $330,000 RMB (approx $1.57 million NTD).

On November 2, Angela Zhang flew over to Shanghai to sing “Invisible Wings” for the “2009 Gary Player Invitational Event” which was a charity function in support of orphans suffering from AIDS. Furthermore, she participated in a charity auction together with Jackie Chan, Wilber Pan, JJ Lin and other artists, all giving their compassion. Unexpectedly, Jackie Chan and Angela Zhang became bidding opponents.

At the function, JJ Lin was in charge of auctioning a limited edition autographed Jackson vinyl record at the opening bid of $100,000 RMB. Angela Zhang who has always seen Michael Jackson as her idol, immediately started to bid. Who knew that Jackie Chan would follow, shouting prices with a determined expression. The two of them consecutively bidded 4-5 times, competing fiercely; in the end Jackie Chan was the highest bidder as $330,000 RMB, making Angela feel a bit disappointed.

Angela who lost the bid, sang her signature comforting song “Invisible Wings” at the function and suddenly asked Jackie Chan to come onstage to sing with her. He assertively went onstage and although he wasn’t very familiar with the lyrics, he still happily hummed along. This was their first duet together and although this had not been rehearsed before, they had great tacit understanding and the atmosphere of the scene reached its peak.

Source: UDN
Translated by catalie @ http://asianfanatics.net

Expectations for the MV of Angela Zhang’s new song, <Occasionally> in her new album <5th season> are rising like a raging fire that spreads all the way to the 5th wave. Ever since the album was released, Angela has been doing a lot of promotions which have lead to high expectations for the MV. She has also helped to break the barrier between different telecommunication companies. On 8th November, there will be a promotion event from Angela for her fans that is sponsored by three of Taiwan’s mobile phone companies and Chunghwa Telecom (China).

In her new album, the song that was most highly anticipated by fans to have a MV is <偶爾Occasionally> which was produced by the famous producer, Mr. Wang Ya who also produced <隱形的翅膀Invisible Wings> for Angela. He has once again helped Angela to produce 17 new good songs. Angela has also made a breakthrough in the wardrobe department. She wore a low cut top with a layered fluffy skirt which makes her look like a flower petal. The volume of her skirt is so huge that it made her waist heavy and tight and she was unable to breathe. The self- ridiculed pain is like the pain when a person “moves about with bound feet”. Director Huang Zhong Ping requested for elegance with fluttery effect, so two electric fans were added in the air-conditioned room blowing vigorously towards Angela which made her feel really cold and she had to rub her hands together to keep warm.

Talking about an experience when she was almost scalded, Angela said: “I remember one winter years ago, where I had to do an outdoor performance and it was really cold that day. I secretly hid a warm bag that stuck on my abdomen under my dress. Halfway through my performance, I was almost scalded by the warm bag but I couldn’t even scream for help!”

Source : udn.com
translated by : madelinepoh @ http://asianfanatics.net