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  1. https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/27/legendary-hk-actor-ng-man-tat-dies-of-liver-cancer-at-68 Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat has died of liver cancer at the age of 70 in Hong Kong, according to local media reports including CGTN on Saturday. One of his close friends, Tenky Tin Kai-man, said Ng died at 5.16pm in Union Hospital, according to The Standard of Hong Kong. Family members of Ng, including his wife, children and siblings, were at his death bed. "He left us peacefully. Doctors had been prescribing medications to make his feel better, he passed away in his sleep," Tin said. But Tin refused to describe mental conditions of Ng's family members, saying no one would wish to see their beloved ones pass away. Ng, who started his career at the age of 22 in 1973, was known for his roles in movies with comedian Stephen Chow Sing-chi, including "The Final Combat", "The Justice of Life" and “Shaolin Soccer." In 1991, the late actor was awarded Hong Kong Film Award's Best Supporting Actor for his role in "A Moment of Romance," featuring prominent star Andy Lau Tak-wah. Ng also received several nominations for his acting, including the Hong Kong Film Awards and Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards. Ng had been struggling with deteriorating health conditions in recent years. In 2014, he was rushed to a hospital due to breathing problems, and was later diagnosed with a heart failure. The news was also confirmed by his close friend Tin Kai Man, who revealed that Man Tat passed away peacefully in his sleep at 5.16pm today (Feb 27) at the Union Hospital in Hongkong, as reported by Today Online. Kai Man told the media, “Doctors prescribed medicine to make him feel better and he passed away peacefully (...) with his wife, children and siblings by his side.” The actor was reported to have had surgery recently after being diagnosed with liver cancer, and was also undergoing chemotherapy. Kai Man previously shared with the media that Man Tat was “weak” from chemotherapy and that he could only communicate with others using hand gestures. Man Tat’s health has been deteriorating in recent years. In 2014, he was warded in the intensive care unit due to heart failure from a viral infection. Just last month, he is believed to have suffered a heart attack after a video of him clutching his chest in pain while on the set of a shoot went viral.
  2. Oh no! These horrible men are forcing these grown-ass women to date them. Will somebody please think of the children...
  3. http://www.sixthtone.com/news/1006858/the-beefy-boy-band-out-to-topple-chinas-little-fresh-meat-idols by Wang Lianzhang Two popular Chinese singing competition shows kicked off their latest seasons Wednesday, inviting millions of viewers to vote for their favorites from a crop of around 200 contestants. Stealing the spotlight, however, was a relatively rotund five-member boy band, prompting mixed reactions from an agape audience. Belonging to what their mentor calls the “500 kilogram weight class,” the Produce Pandas of iQiyi-produced reality song and dance competition “Youth With You” have beer bellies and double chins. Their teddy-bear personas have surprised viewers and challenged traditional ideas about China’s television idols. “If a bunch of people were doing ‘the wave’ together, our flesh might still be jiggling after everyone else reverted to their normal positions,” Chen Dingding, one of the Produce Pandas, told reporters during the first episode. Decked out in matching white costumes, the Produce Pandas greeted the cameras with pizazz, flashing big grins and showing off their biceps. While another “Youth With You” contestant confessed to having lost 10 kilograms before joining the reality show so he would be more confident in front of the cameras, the Produce Pandas joked that to them, being bigger is an advantage, as it allows them to take up more space on screen and consume more of the show sponsor’s milk products. “We’re giving the audience something fresh. There should be more diverse idols,” Chen added. While some viewers have lauded the group for helping combat body-shaming, others haven’t been shy in expressing their distaste. “No thanks!” read many “bullet screen” comments scrolling across the video stream. “Why can the definition of ‘male idols’ be lowered? Isn’t the ability to manage one’s body and appearance the first stepping stone?” wrote one user on microblogging platform Weibo. Wednesday’s other reality singing competition, “Chuang” from internet giant Tencent, didn’t fare much better. When a guest host asked one of the contestants why he was wearing so much highlighter on his cheeks, viewers suggested this was just a polite way of saying the contestant was too “greasy” — a common epithet applied to awkward, over-the-top male mannerisms. Influenced by the flashy pop culture of Japan and South Korea, China began embracing its own idol culture around 2018, when homegrown song and dance competition shows started hitting airwaves. From around 100 contestants mostly aged 16 to 25, audiences of “youth producers” — as such shows’ fans are sometimes called — vote for their favorites after each week’s round of performances, with a small fraction of the highest vote-getters making it into the final group. Over the years, only a handful of unconventional contestants have managed to break through the ranks. One of them is Wang Ju, a pioneering female contestant from “Produce 101” who became an unlikely gay icon in 2018 thanks to her natural charisma, glamorous air, and support from feminists and the LGBT community. Still, after the final votes are tallied, the winners of such talent shows — whether men or women — are invariably slim, young, and doll-like. “These shows are always trying to redefine idols, but as viewers we’re getting tired of it,” said Huang Yujia, a 22-year-old who has been following foreign and domestic idol competitions for the past seven years. She told Sixth Tone “unconventional” idol contestants should offer fans unique qualities and insights, not just a different look or a catchy slogan. Elsewhere online, some have complained that viewers tend to be more accepting of different body shapes when they’re promoted by male contestants. On the set of “Sisters Who Make Waves,” a reality show aimed at smashing age discrimination in China’s entertainment industry, the contestants — whether in their 30s, 40s, or 50s — were all slim and attractive. However, on the all-male version of the show, the contestants seemed to have settled into middle age much more easily, if their bubbling confidence and ample paunches were any indication, according to media commentator Luo Beibei. “After seeing the video clips on these shows, I don’t think policies for preserving masculinity are what’s needed,” wrote one Weibo user. “Instead, we could use policies for how to be grease-free.”
  4. https://bgr.com/2021/02/16/detective-chinatown-3-blockbuster-records-vs-endgame/ By Chris Smith There was a time when millions of people would go out each weekend to specially designated entertainment centers that would play the latest attractions. They would sit in the same room, often filling it to capacity, and enjoy the same show on the same big screen. Each person would pay for at least one ticket and then match that entrance fee with a similar investment in often unhealthy refreshments. They were called cinemas or multiplexes, a much simpler version of Netflix where you’d have a more limited lineup to scroll through each weekend. This was all before the novel coronavirus pandemic, which put a stop to that communal entertainment experience. Boy was that fun! In all seriousness, going to the theater is still a scary experience, assuming a cinema is open in your area. It’s the kind of potentially crowded indoor event that can become a super-spreader event. Millions of vaccine doses will be required until cinemas will be deemed safe again. Until then, most of the coming attractions will premiere online, or they’ll see additional delays. Not in China, however, a country that managed to contain COVID-19 outbreaks since that first wave in Wuhan. Cinemas are open in the country, where a film you probably haven’t heard of before just crushed several Avengers: Endgame records at the box office. Endgame is Marvel’s most significant success so far, with the movie topping $2.797 billion at the box office, or just enough to steal that top spot from Avatar. China was a major market for the film, which locked in 2.22 billion yuan ($344 million) at the box office during a five-day opening weekend. That was just a few million short of Endgame’s opening weekend take in the US — $357 million. Fast-forward to February 2021, nearly two years after Endgame, and a film called Detective Chinatown 3 (DC3) has beat both of Endgame’s launch records. The local movie grossed an estimated 2.57 billion yuan ($398 million) at the box office during its three-day opening weekend. As Deadline points out, DC3 is now responsible for the biggest opening ever in the industry. The numbers are all the more staggering, considering this is the third installment in the Detective Chinatown franchise. Then again, Endgame was the fourth episode in the Avengers series, albeit the film was the 22nd adventure in Marvel’s massive MCU. DC3 was supposed to premiere a year ago, during the 2020 Chinese New Year, but the film was delayed as the country was battling with the Wuhan epidemic. Even now, China has reduced the capacity of theaters in certain regions for the busy New Year period to curb potential transmission. And DC3 still managed to break records. Aside from the world’s biggest opening weekend for a single market, DC3 also set new IMAX records. Shot entirely with IMAX Certified Cameras, the film was made with IMAX success in mind. The film grossed 152 million yuan ($23.5 million) in IMAX theaters, making it the best IMAX opening ever for a Chinese movie. The film beat Endgame in this department as well, selling 2.1 million tickets compared to 1.94 million for the Marvel film. Considering its success, Detective Chinatown 3 will probably become a target for streaming services like Netflix. Until then, the first episode in the series is available for streaming over on Amazon.
  5. https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/entertainment/chinese-girl-group-member-bows-1-minute-public-apology-after By TAMMI TAN Fans had suspected GNZ48’s Xie Leilei of being in a relationship after spotting a boy in her Christmas post. Most of the time, when celebrities make a solemn apology in public, it’s usually for something legitimately serious like cheating or doing drugs.However, when Xie Leilei of Chinese girl group GNZ48 made an appearance in front of a crowd of fans and reporters to tearfully beg for forgiveness, bowing at 90 degrees for a whole minute last Saturday (Feb 6), it was for dating.Actually, we’re not sure it was for ‘dating’, because while the contrition was clear from the devastating apology — did we mention the bow lasted a full minute — the reason for said public contrition was couched in vague terms: The sharpest clarity came from her admission that she had done something which “fails to meet the requirements of an idol”, though it sounds like what she could be guilty of is breach of contract with her entertainment company. According to reports, some scarily eagle-eyed netizens had suspected Leilei, 22, of being in a secret relationship when the “figure of a boy was found reflected in her Christmas tree decorations”. Leilei’s phone was also spotted in the background of one of the boy’s photos, and their respective posts featured the same furniture.Upon getting wind of the brewing scandal, Leilei revealed that she had celebrated Christmas with eight people. For some reason, she ended up deleting her initial response and said that she would explain everything in an upcoming live stream, but it looks like something happened to push her to ask for public forgiveness in person. During her public apology, Leilei, who was dressed in all black and choking with sobs, said sorry to all her fans and supporters for “doing something that fails to meet the requirements of an idol”.“I have also brought harm to the company and I am willing to bear any punishment that comes from this,” she said. “I hope I will get a chance to start over again. I did not do my job well and disappointed everyone while negatively impacting my company. I apologise to everyone once again.” She then gave a long and remorseful 90-degree bow in front of the cameras to end the event.That wasn’t the last of her apology, though. The singer later took to her Weibo account to pen a lengthy and emotional “I’m sorry” post, in which she announced that she will be suspending her university studies to fully dedicate herself to her idol career. Responses from netizens were mixed. While some believed that there was no need for a young woman to apologise for being in a relationship, others were less forgiving as they say her contract as a GNZ48 member clearly states that dating is not allowed. Then there were those who brushed the whole thing off as one big publicity stunt to create hype and increase traffic for that live stream she had mentioned earlier.
  6. https://www.hotpot.tv/news/top-5-most-watched-chinese-dramas-revealed-by-koreas-wavve By Yendy Tsang Even the Korean drama fans love to watch Chinese drama! Recently, Korean OTT platform Wavve announced their list of the Top 5 most watched Chinese dramas in Korea. Let’s find out what Korean Chinese Drama fans are watching: TOP 5: Someday or One Day Someday or One Day (想見你) is a Taiwanese modern drama, starring Greg Hsu (許光漢) and Ke Jiayan (柯佳嬿). Both the drama name and the cast might seem unfamiliar to you, but trust me, Someday or One Day has a touching plot that will make you drown in tears. The whole plot of Someday or One Day is hard to be explained in words. Just to remember, this is a time traveling story between two couples. We suggest you to watch it and enjoy the drama without any spoilers from us However, one thing for sure is, even after finishing the drama, you’ll still be thinking about “what if?” TOP 4: Under the Power It’s not hard to guess why Under the Power (錦衣之下) is so hot in Korea. Starring by Allen Ren (任嘉倫) and Seven Tan (譚松韻), Under the Power really suits those who love to watch sweet drama and save some tears. Under the Power talks about 2 police officers from Jin Yi Wei and Liu Shan Men, who are both involved in a conspiracy. This drama has all the adventures, mysteries and romance that is absolutely worth your time! TOP 3: Story of Yanxi Palace I’m sure you heard about this drama at least once! Although aired 2 years ago, Story of Yanxi Palace (延禧攻略) still appeals to new viewers everyday, even those from Korea. If you’re a fan of Chinese imperial dramas, this is the right drama you should try. However, if you expect this to be an ordinary tragic costume drama, Story of Yanxi Palace would disappoint you. Indeed, Story of Yanxi Palace is all about war, war, and war…between women! The drama is full of schemes and and tricks which will absolutely intrigue you. TOP 2: The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber It seems like Korean fans really love Wuxia dramas. The latest remake the Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber (倚天屠龍記) stars Joseph Zeng (曾舜晞), Yukee Chen (陳鈺琪) and Bambi Zhu (祝緒丹) has become the top two most watched drama on Wavve. One interesting fact is, most Korean fans of the drama are appealed to watch it because of Kim Hee-chul! As he expressed so much loves to the actress Bambi Zhu on Instagram, his fans get curious and start to find out more about the drama… TOP 1: The Untamed Despite not being a new drama in 2020, the Untamed (陳情令) has officially become a legend in Chinese drama history! Mostly attracted by Xiao Zhan (肖戰) and Wang Yibo (王一博), Korean fans have voted it to be the most watched drama ever on Wavve. Without a single female lead, the Untamed gains its success with two excellent actors. If you haven’t watched the Untamed yet, now is your time to enjoy it!
  7. By CHLOE YORKE https://radiichina.com/liu-yifei-louis-vuitton-china/ Disney’s Mulan may have been a flop, but actress Liu Yifei is still raking in the glory. The star has recently become the new face of Louis Vuitton (LV) in China. She will be joining Alicia Vikander, Léa Seydoux, Naomi Osaka, and Emma Stone as a brand ambassador for the fashion house, according to a statement released on the brand’s Weibo account on January 31. She is set to feature in the brand’s Spring 2021 campaign, which will be directed by Nicolas Ghesquière — LV’s artistic director for its women’s collections. Liu is the first female brand ambassador for China since Fan Bingbing stepped down, in light of her 2018 tax scandal. Although Liu has an instant recognition factor for audiences in China, she’s also a potentially risky choice from LV. Her 68 million fans on Chinese social media platform Weibo have been quick to flood LV’s announcement post with messages of support for the endorsement and screenshots of order confirmations for the brand’s goods, but the actor can be something of a polarizing figure in China, . The Chinese American actress has previously featured on the covers of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue China, and she’s already established as a global spokesperson for Adidas. However, she got into hot water in August 2019 after sharing content that displayed support for Hong Kong police amid the territory’s pro-democracy protests, prompting a backlash and calls to boycott Mulan. Yet she has also faced backlash from some audiences in China, after she referred to herself “Asian” instead of “Chinese” in the build-up to Mulan‘s release.
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