Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi is the cover girl for a special issue of Harper’s Bazaar (Chinese edition) magazine. Good grace, that’s some really nice pics.
Love the fashion too; nice blend of traditional Chinese element and modern style…
Zhang Ziyi looks great on Harper’s Bazaar special from YeinJee's Asian Blog
Entertainment snippets from various sources…
China – Zhang Ziyi on Vogue (pic) [Stareastasia]
China – Huayi Bros’ star-studded party [Cri]
Hong Kong actor Shin Fui-On died of cancer at age 54 [Stareastasia]… Korean actress Jang Jin-young also a cancer victim, died at age 35 [Koreatimes]… RIP.
Japan – MTV Student Voice Awards [Tokyograph]
Korea – Mnet 20’s Choice Awards [Kbites]
Korea – Song Joo-Kyung’s sexy photoshoot [Reallycuteasians]
Malaysia – K-pop group SS501 to meet fans in KL on Sept 3 [K-popped]
Entertainment roundup (September 2, 2009) from YeinJee's Asian Blog
Rumours are flying around that Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and billionaire boyfriend Vivi Nevo are separated for around two months.
Rumours of their separation began in April when it was revealed that the couple has delayed their August wedding indefinitely, with Ziyi’s working schedule cited as the major reason.
The couple had kept a high profile relationship since seeing each other in 2007, but was not spotted together in public events for the past few months while Ziyi was busy filming her latest film Sophie Revenge.
In the past Vivi Nevo would pay Ziyi some visits even if she was working, but not the case here. It’s also said that he is not attending the movie premier (next week if not mistaken), which if true could be a huge indicator of their relationship.
Some netizens are speculating that the saga is a disguised promotion for the new movie, but I think Zhang Ziyi is famous enough to not need this stuff for publicity.
Rumours will remain as rumours until proven; but it’s rare that tabloids are pounding on the same old news for months without having decent sources to fuel their speculations… and quite often these rumours would turn factual in the end.
Zhang Ziyi and Vivi Nevo heading for splitsville? from YeinJee's Asian Blog
Rumours are flying around that Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and billionaire boyfriend Vivi Nevo are separated for around two months.
Rumours of their separation began in April when it was revealed that the couple has delayed their August wedding indefinitely, with Ziyi’s working schedule cited as the major reason.
The couple had kept a high profile relationship since seeing each other in 2007, but was not spotted together in public events for the past few months while Ziyi was busy filming her latest film Sophie Revenge.
In the past Vivi Nevo would pay Ziyi some visits even if she was working, but not the case here. It’s also said that he is not attending the movie premier (next week if not mistaken), which if true could be a huge indicator of their relationship.
Some netizens are speculating that the saga is a disguised promotion for the new movie, but I think Zhang Ziyi is famous enough to not need this stuff for publicity.
Rumours will remain as rumours until proven; but it’s rare that tabloids are pounding on the same old news for months without having decent sources to fuel their speculations… and quite often these rumours would turn factual in the end.
[update] Zhang has denied the rumour on the press screening on July 9.
Zhang Ziyi and Vivi Nevo heading for splitsville? from YeinJee's Asian Blog
Entertainment snippets from other sources…
Intro2009, China’s 1st electronic music-fest [Cfensi]
Korea – 15 models you might want to know [RCA]
Korea – Rain and Lee Hyori performed at Kyung Hee University (pic) [K-popped]
Korea – Veteran actress Yeo Woon-kye dies at 69. RIP. [Stareastasia]
Korea – Seo In-young in Paris Hilton-like reality show [K-popped]
Trailer – Zhang Ziyi tries comedy with “Sophie’s Revenge” [Youtube]
UK – Diversity’s winning dance performance at “British Got Talent” [Youtube]
US – Wayne Allwine, voice of Mickey Mouse, dies at 62. RIP. [BBC]
Entertainment roundup (May 31, 2009) from YeinJee's Asian Blog
Entertainment snippets from other sources…
China - Faye Wong coming back? [Stareast]
China - Zhang Ziyi shows care for children [Cri]
France - Chinese celebs and international stars graced Taiwan Night at Cannes Film Festival [Cri]
Japan - Aya Ueto for Big Comic (pic) [RCA]
Japan - Miss Universe Japan Emily Miyasaka meets Prime Minister Taro Aso [Japanprobe]
Japan - Morning Musume tops Oricon; first #1 since Nov 2006 [Tokyograph]
Korea - Kwon Sang-woo opens Tea’Us café in Myeongdong [K-popped]
Korea - Lee Sun-gyun and Jun Hye-jin’s wedding photos [Stareast]
Entertainment roundup (May 20, 2009) from YeinJee's Asian Blog
Entertainment news from various sources…
China - Zhang Ziyi posed in deserts for Lohas [Cri]
France - Korean actress Lee Yeon-hee (pic) in Paris for Cosmopolitan [Hanfever]
Japan - Norika Fujiwara’s marriage ended [Stareast]
Korea - Female Big Bang made debut [Kbites]
Korea - Rain’s Korean property might be seized after losing the lawsuit in Hawaii [K-popped]
Korea - Rain’s ex-boss, singer-producer Park Jin-young ends 10-year marriage [Koreatimes]
Trailer - “Tokyo Sonata”, best film at the 2009 Asian Film Awards [Youtube]
USA - Bruce Willis married British model Emma Hemming; and David Letterman tied knots with long term girlfriend [Examiner]
Entertainment roundup (March 28, 2009) by YeinJee
Some entertainment news from various sources…
China - Actress Zhang Ziyi (pic) wishing a Happy Chinese New “Ox” Year [Cri]
China - Movie “Look for a Star”, starring Andy Lau and Shu Qi, premiers in Beijing [Cri]
Hong Kong - Jackie Chan’s son, Jaycee Fang, has given up his American citizenship [Stareastasia]
Japan - Takuya Kimura is Japanese TV commercial king of 2008 [Stareastasia]
Japan - American actress Meryl Streep meets Japanese Empress Michiko [Japanprobe]
S Korea - Chance to win autographed Wonder Girls CDs in conjunction with the launching of WG’s Youtube channel [Coolsmurf]
S Korea - Actress Song Hye-kyo shows curves in Levi [K-popped]
USA - Nominee list of the 81st Annual Academy Awards [Oscar]
Entertainment roundup (January 25, 2009) by YeinJee
It has been a frenzy week for Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, as her topless and rather intimating sunbathing photos were exposed online… prompting wild debates among netizens, Chinese netizens in particular.
The paparazzi pics were taken while Ziyi was on the Caribbean island of St. Barts with her boyfriend Vivi Nevo. It’s said to be a private beach, but it doesn’t matter if it’s private or public… it’s a violation of privacy regardless.
Unfortunately the word privacy is no longer relevant in Hollywood… I think most of the western stars have got used to being hunt down by cameras where ever they go; and if they are getting naked on beaches… they should know what’s coming next.
What’s funny (or perhaps saddening on different perspective) is the responses from the Chinese public about the issue. While there were some folks who showed sympathy for Ziyi, lots of the online comments were rather harsh on the couple.
How is it supposed to be a national shame for topless sunbathing? How is it supposed to be a shame for canoodling with a man of different skin colour? How is it supposed to be a shame if she doesn’t have a 36D figure?
I guess there are too many jealous Chinese men around who are depressed that they couldn’t get a blonde girlfriend while seeing their top star taken by a white dude. I wonder what would be their responses if there’s a top Chinese male star caught sunbathing with a blonde on the beach… jumping in joy?
Zhang Ziyi’s topless sunbathing photos saga by YeinJee