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As 2009 comes to an end, which of biggest names in Mandopop will pocket the most earnings?

Former love rivals Patty Hou and Jolin Tsai forced to work together

Charmaine Sheh has not time to get married, says her manager

Korean stars Byun Woo Min, James Kim, and Lee Seul visit Singapore

All heads turned when Korean stars Byun Woo Min (who can be seen in K-drama Cruel Temptation on Ch U), James Kim and Lee Seul set foot at Dempsey for the Quest Models' Relaunch party last night. After a short introduction and much handshaking, the Korean stars soon settled down for a short interview session where they charmed guests with their friendly demeanour and unassuming smiles.

Mi Lu Bing's Nic was "sad for three weeks" from his tragic role in their MV

While filming the music video for their latest track, 'Yin Shi Nan Nu', the lead singer of Singaporean rock band Mi Lu Bing, Nic, takes on the role of a man who is suffering from a terminal illness and has to part with his girlfriend. He was so engrossed in his role, he could not detach himself from his onscreen character even after filming concluded.

Jet Li openly acknowledges and explains his new Singaporean citizenship

China-born martial arts film star Jet Li has finally opened up about his newly-minted Singaporean status in an interview with the Taiwanese media during an APEC meeting held last week.

Michelle Chong gets drenched, slapped, and buried alive in The Will

The Will is one of the three feature films that is set for release next year on Channel U, besides The Promise, and Cooking Without Clothes.

Charmaine Sheh is the highest-earning TVB star

Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh has little interest in taking home the Best Actress Award at the annual TVB Anniversary Awards ceremony. She said that she has no intentions of vying for the coveted title this year. She even announced her decision to reduce her work in TV drama series to only 60 episodes a year.

Usually tightlipped Andy Lau openly talks about his wife finally

Earlier last week, Hong Kong actor-singer Andy Lau booked an entire theatre for his wife, former Malaysian beauty queen, Carol Chu. Along with the couple, his parents, assistants and fellow workers watched the Michael Jackson tribute film, This Is It, in the hall.

Kitty Zhang gives her two cents on mentor Stephen Chow

In an interview with the Chinese media, saccharine-sweet Chinese actress Kitty Zhang, who shot to fame after starring in Stephen Chow's science fiction-comedy film, CJ7, openly talked about her working experience with the latter.

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Ah Bu has no time for romance in his life

Popular host of Taiwanese variety programme, The King of Adventure, Brian Zhou Yong Xun (better known as Ah Bu), will be participating in a feature film called, The Will, produced by Channel U.

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.