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Japan sets new record for chicken wing eating contest

More than 17,000 mostly beer-fuelled spectators packed a Philadelphia indoor arena recently for the city's annual early morning eating extravaganza in which competitors vie to eat the most chicken wings.

Japanese champion Takeru Kobayashi, weighing just 57.6kg defeated his much larger opponents in the 20th annual Wing Bowl and walked away with a US$20,000 (RM60,000) prize after devouring a record-breaking 337 chicken wings during the 30-minute contest.

The competitive eater easily smashed the previous record of 255 wings set by Jonathan 'Super Squibb' Squibb, who had won the celebration of gluttony the previous three years, and defeated local favorite Bill 'El Wingador' Simmons, a five-time champion who weighs 150kg.

Source: Agencies
Published Feb 6 2012

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Vincent & Yoyo tie the knot on 11-11-11

This year, many couples choose to tie the knot on the auspicious-sounding 11-11-11 (Nov 11, 2011). Hong Kong TVB couple Vincent Wong and Yoyo Chen are part of the statistics. Unaffected by reports about Wong cheating on Chen with Cammi Tse - the 16-year-old ex-girlfriend of Edison Chen - the pair walked down the aisle yesterday, with the bride's fuller figure sparking speculations that she might be having a bun in the oven.

Could it be double happiness for the newlyweds? Looking busty in a low-cut wedding gown and sparkly pearl jewelry, Chen, 30, reportedly kept her tummy from view with her bouquet of flowers.

Asked whether his wife is pregnant, Wong, 28, said they wish to have a baby in the year of the dragon and are now working towards it.

The pair got misty-eyed at the event, with Chen admitting to be nervous at the beginning.

"However, when I walked in and saw all my dearest family and friends, I couldn't help but cried," she recalled. Meanwhile, the bridegroom blamed it on a runny nose.

Source: Sina.com.hk

Published Nov 12 2011

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Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, shine at MTV Europe Awards


Singer Lady Gaga poses with her awards following the MTV European Music Awards 2011, in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Sunday.

The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga last night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act.
Gaga, striking in several outfits throughout the evening, also won for best song and best video for Born This Way. Bieber picked up best pop act as well.

Their live performances captured the differences between the two ascendant mega-stars: the teenage Bieber, wholesome and almost impossibly cute; Gaga challenging and aggressively sexual in her approach.

Other awards went to Bruno Mars, Eminem and Katy Perry while the band Queen received the "Global Icon" award, in effect a lifetime achievement award to the now-graying rockers, who closed the show with a spirited set of their classics, including We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions.

The show also included a video tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, who died earlier this year in London.

But the evening was dominated by Bieber and Gaga, the two crowd favourites.
The casually dressed Bieber said modestly that he had voted for competitor Kanye West and thanked his fans and family for his first award.
"Never say never, right?" he said, waving his trophy in the air.

After he won his second award, for best pop act, he praised his fans for staying with him despite "a lot of crap on the Internet," an apparent reference to unsupported allegations that he had fathered a child after a brief liaison.

Bieber took the stage a few minutes after Gaga accepted her award in characteristic style.
"Thank you so much, I love you so much. I'm so grateful. I'm really smiling right now, but I know you can't tell," said Gaga, wearing a bizarre silver dress with an oversize tilted hat that completely covered her face except for tiny holes that allowed her to see. She joked that she had had a lot of Botox treatment.

Gaga, who has enjoyed a year of spectacular commercial success, triumphed over a strong field that included a resurgent Jennifer Lopez, Adele, Katy Perry and Beyonce.
She later won awards for best video and best song for Born This Way. She thanked her "little monsters" for their support and said she regarded Born This Way as her most important work to date. She also won an award for having the best fan base. - AP

The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga last night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act.

Gaga, striking in several outfits throughout the evening, also won for best song and best video for Born This Way. Bieber picked up best pop act as well.

Their live performances captured the differences between the two ascendant mega-stars: the teenage Bieber, wholesome and almost impossibly cute; Gaga challenging and aggressively sexual in her approach.

Other awards went to Bruno Mars, Eminem and Katy Perry while the band Queen received the "Global Icon" award, in effect a lifetime achievement award to the now-graying rockers, who closed the show with a spirited set of their classics, including We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions.

The show also included a video tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, who died earlier this year in London.

But the evening was dominated by Bieber and Gaga, the two crowd favourites.

The casually dressed Bieber said modestly that he had voted for competitor Kanye West and thanked his fans and family for his first award.

"Never say never, right?" he said, waving his trophy in the air.

After he won his second award, for best pop act, he praised his fans for staying with him despite "a lot of crap on the Internet," an apparent reference to unsupported allegations that he had fathered a child after a brief liaison.

Bieber took the stage a few minutes after Gaga accepted her award in characteristic style.

"Thank you so much, I love you so much. I'm so grateful. I'm really smiling right now, but I know you can't tell," said Gaga, wearing a bizarre silver dress with an oversize tilted hat that completely covered her face except for tiny holes that allowed her to see. She joked that she had had a lot of Botox treatment.

Gaga, who has enjoyed a year of spectacular commercial success, triumphed over a strong field that included a resurgent Jennifer Lopez, Adele, Katy Perry and Beyonce.

She later won awards for best video and best song for Born This Way. She thanked her "little monsters" for their support and said she regarded Born This Way as her most important work to date. She also won an award for having the best fan base. - AP

Published Nov 7 2011

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Wayne and Sheren in No Regrets

Wayne to star in "Rosy Business 3"

Following the success of Rosy Business and its sequel No Regrets, TVB has decided to shoot another sequel to the drama.

The male lead will be Wayne Lai, of course.

But Sheren Tang, who is currently busy filming in China, has yet to confirm if she has any time to film the series.


Rosy Business

Cheung Wah Biu, the scriptwriter of the previous two series who left TVB over a year ago, will return in October to partner producer Lee Tim Sing again in "Rosy Business 3".

Upon learning of the news, Wayne was extremely happy and and felt he could even win a third Best Actor award.

On his birthday in May, the actor made a wish that Cheung would return to TVB and his dream has come true.

Lee said it would be difficult for "Rosy Business 3" to have continuity from Rosy Business and No Regrets.

"The characters of Sheren and Wayne have already died and we can no longer continue with their stories.

"Perhaps there are some elements of continuity in the story, such as setting the time line in the 1960s or pre-modern period. The story will be not be dependent on the earlier series."

Lee said filming of "Rosy Business 3" would start in April 2012.
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Louis Koo injures his right leg again

Hong Kong actor Louis Koo suffers yet another injury on his right leg, sparking concerns that he might not be able to star in historical epic Saving General Yang.

The actor was sporting a crutch and a leg brace when he showed up at the opening of Louis Vuitton flagship store in Guangzhou, China, recently.

He explained that he tripped over his own slipper at home and fell down the stairs, injuring his right leg and right wrist.

Last year, he suffered a ligament fracture on his right leg when he was shooting the Wilson Yip-directed remake of A Chinese Ghost Story. A surgery and a year later, the 40-year-old was on the path of recovery, before he fell down at home.

Koo said he will see a doctor as soon as he’s back in Hong Kong.

Will it affect his upcoming work? He said it all depends on what the doctor says. Nevertheless, he wishes to continue his work.

Shooting for Saving General Yang will commence early next month.

Source: Ming Pao

Published July 28 2011

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Kate and Jamie's wedding cost RM4.8mil

The wedding of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince reportedly cost £1mil (RM4.8mil).

The three-day event is said to have included a masked ball, acrobats, a £10,000 (RM48,324) five-tier cake and a fountain of Cristal champagne.

The supermodel also organised her own mini-festival, with performances from Shirley Bassey, Snoop Dogg, Iggy Pop, Bryan Ferry and Beth Ditto.

"Kate didn't mind paying for it because she wanted to thank all her friends and family who have stuck by her during some pretty rough times," a source told the News of the World.

"There was a huge chest of handmade Venetian masks that all had incredible detail and weird images on them. Baroque music, performing acrobats and a table of Venetian cuisine.

"And Jamie had a station serving wine. His rocker friends are also very fussy eaters so he made sure that there was a separate vegan and fish menu available.

"There was a dedicated children's marquee with a team of 10 nannies and two drama teachers to put on plays."

Guests at the reception, held at Moss's Cotswolds farmhouse, included Sir Paul McCartney, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Meg Matthews and Naomi Campbell.

Moss also sent bottles of champagne and thank you notes to local residents, after nearby roads were closed for the occasion.
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'Grease' bad boy Jeff Conaway dies at 60

Actor Jeff Conaway, who starred in TV's Taxi and the movie musical Grease, has died.

Spokeswoman Kathryn Boole says the 60-year-old actor died Friday morning at the Encino Tarzana Medical Center, where he had been hospitalized in a coma since May 11. His manager, Phil Brock, has said Conaway had tried to treat himself with pain pills and cold medicine while in weakened health.

The actor had long battled drug and alcohol addiction, which he blamed in part on back problems and repeated surgeries. The reality series Celebrity Rehab showed his struggle for sobriety.

Conaway played high school bad-boy Kenickie in the 1978 movie Grease and appeared in the Broadway version of the musical.

He played struggling actor Bobby in the sitcom Taxi from 1978 to 1981.

Source: AP
Published May 28 2011

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Mark Wahlberg making film with Justin Bieber

The actor-and-producer has called the Baby hitmaker "really talented" and said the pair have already started working together on a project with Hollywood studio Paramount, which is yet to be officially announced.

He said: "Justin Bieber and I are going to do a movie together.

"We're putting it together. Yeah, we're doing it at Paramount. We pitched them the idea, and we talked to him about doing it and he loved the idea. Been sending me video - he sent me a video of himself and yeah, I think he's really talented."

Mark, 39 - who produced and starred in The Fighter - was reluctant to give much detail about the upcoming movie but revealed that it will be a drama and Justin won't be singing in it.

He told New York Magazine: "We're going to do something interesting. More of a drama. It's interesting, right? You want to know.

"I will not [be singing] and neither will he."

Justin, 17, recently said he wants to be an actor after enjoying his guest role on television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation earlier this year.

He said: "I definitely want to do more acting, and further my career in that area, that's something I would love to do."

Source:Bang!Extranet
Published April 28 2011


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Malaysia's next top model
By Jo Teh

Malaysia now has a new supermodel - Dayang Nur Atikah.


Dayang Nur Atikah walks on the runway after being crowned winner of the prestigious Ford Models Supermodel of the World Search Malaysia 2011.

Better known as Atikah, the 18 year old was crowned recently as the winner of the prestigious Ford Models Supermodel of the World Search Malaysia 2011 held at the Sepang International Circuit.

Hailing from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Atikah who is of Bajau and Brunei parentage was lost for words when her name was called.

“I am truly excited and shocked. The other girls in the competition are all so talented that I never thought I would win,” she tells The Star.

Atikah who is currently awaiting her SPM results is the third of four siblings.

She credits her parents for giving her the support and guidance that have brought her this far in the competition.

“I am very grateful and thankful to my parents who have shown me the support and guidance since the start of this competition. It is their support that has gotten me here today,” she says, adding that it has been a very challenging time during the course of the competition and to be separated from her parents for almost a month.

The 12 finalists were required to stay at the official Ford Models residence over the past one month.

The leggy lass named supermodel Chanel Iman as her idol, citing Iman’s personality and catwalk is her best inspiration in the modeling industry.

Atikah will now represent Malaysia at the Ford Models Supermodel of the World international finals in New York in August, which also marks the 30th anniversary of the renowned event.

As Malaysia's new Ford Models Supermodel, Atikah took home the limited edition Heidi Klum 4-leave clover pendant from Mouawad, valued at RM100,000 and a modelling contract worth RM100,000 from international fashion brand F&F.

The final judging saw a panel of judges consisting STYLO International President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Nancy Yeoh, Ford Models Licensee for Asia Pacific Calvin Cheng, and
National Director of Ford Models Supermodel of the World Singapore 2011 and former Miss Singapore Colleen Pereira.

The competition also named Gabrielle Boudville, 20, from Kuala Lumpur as first runner-up, and Karen Lugun, 18, of Kelabit and Punjabi parentage as second runner-up. Lugun is from Kuching,
Sarawak.
Thebeauties (left to right): 1st runner up Gabrielle Boudville, Dato' Nancy Yeoh, winner Atikah and 2nd runner up Karen Lugun.


Thebeauties (left to right): 1st runner up Gabrielle Boudville, Dato' Nancy Yeoh, winner Atikah and 2nd runner up Karen Lugun.

Boudville who is of Portuguese, French and Chinese heritage says she can now focus on professional modeling.

“I am overly excited and this is my stepping stone into the modeling arena,” she enthuses.

“This is my first step into the fashion industry and this competition has definitely taught me a lot about this pathway. The experience that I’ve gained thus far is priceless,” says Lugun.

The 12 finalists were Dayang Nur Atikah, 18, Lee Tee Hooi, 21, Raja Alicia, 16, Renee Tan, 20, Gabrielle Ashley, 20, Jenilyn Lim, 21, Melissa Wong, 23, Loh Tze Shian, 18, Karen Lugun, 18, Casandra Azman, 18, Zana Chin, 22, and Phoebe How, 23.

The girls consist of an eclectic mixed background, which include Bajau, Malay, French, Portugese, Chinese, Kelabit, English, and Punjabi.

They have undergone various intensive training at the STYLO Academy where a customised course on Personality Enhancement and Finishing School Curriculum was taught to prepare them for the August finals in New York.

They have also sashayed the runway at STYLO Fashion Grand Prix KL 2011, presented by Mercedes-Benz with Visa as official card.

“We took a gamble by investing so much time and effort into the competition and definitely it was all worth it,” said Yeoh.

Published April 20 2011

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Two weddings for Rachel Tan
By Fiona Ho

Actress-model Rachel Tan Weng Kim is set for two weddings.

The Seremban-born beauty will say her ‘I dos’ at Malibu in Los Angeles this September and again in Kuala Lumpur sometime between December and next January.

Tan, 29, met her American-born Chinese fiancé Dan Mark, 30, at a church gathering in Hong Kong while he was on a mission trip.

Sparks flew immediately and the long-distance relationship that ensued was kept alive with phone calls, SMSes, e-mails, Facebook and Skype, Tan told The Star.

“The LA wedding will be held for Dan’s side of the family while the KL wedding will be held for mine,” she explained.

Mark, an entertainment lawyer for Warner Brothers’ in Los Angeles, proposed last week after just seven months into their relationship.

“It was a Romeo & Juliet themed proposal. He left a trail of roses that led all the way from the entrance to the balcony at his bachelor pad in LA. When I got there, it was lit with candles and flowers and he proposed with a ring on one bended knee.”

“I was in tears by then and of course, I said yes. We went to our favourite French restaurant afterwards and celebrated with champagne.”

The couple will celebrate their honeymoon in Rome and the Vatican City after their wedding ceremonies.

“Dan is everything I’ve asked God for. On top of that, he is also my emotional and spiritual guide and my best friend. Plus, I find him so good looking!”

Tan, who holds a masters degree in law from Cambridge University, currently works at a law firm in Hong Kong but will be moving to LA to live with Mark.

Tan first gained fame when she won the Miss Chinese International pageant in Hong Kong in 2003.

She also starred in the popular local Chinese sitcom Homecoming on Astro in 2003 and landed a two-year contract with Jackie Chan International artiste management in 2007.

Published March 24 2011

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Jerry lends a hand in Japan

Taiwanese actor Jerry Yan and former Japanese footballer Hidetoshi Nakata are the next to lend their hands in the Japanese-Yunnan disaster relief.

Recently, Nakata's boss uploaded a photo of Jerry and Nakata on his Twitter account, after they dined with the Taiwanese actor.

Jerry gave a shout-out to the Japanese citizens through the post, saying, "Press on! I would very much like to help too. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw the tsunami. I will be there soon, there wouldn't be any problems."

This was the first time Jerry and Nakata had met. Throughout the dinner, the pair discussed how they could help the victims in not only Japan, but Yunnan, China as well.

Jerry encouraged his fans to do their best for the people in these two places, while Nakata had already travelled to China to raise funds.

Jerry had always enjoyed immense popularity in Japan. It was rumoured that the actor had already donated NT$1 million (RM100,000) to aid the quake victims.

He is also currently discussing volunteer plans with his management agency, but the latter fears for Jerry's safety.

Source: Xinmsn

Published March 22 2011


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Leila posts son's photo online

Leila Tong gave birth to a 3.5kg baby boy via Caesarean section.

She later shared the good news on her blog, together with a photo of the baby.

The mother thanked everyone for their blessings, saying she just wished the son to grow up healthy and happy.

Leila married theatre director Desmond Tang Wai-kit, 42, last year.

The 29-year-old actress, who was due three weeks later, had contractions on Wednesday, and soon delivered the baby.
Source: Agencies

Published Mar 20 2011

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Leila Tong gives birth to a boy


Leila and Desmond

Leila Tong has given birth to a boy.

The 29-year-old, who was due three weeks later, suffered contraction on Wednesday.

She was sent to the hospital and delivered a healthy baby.

A friend of the actress said the baby looks actually like the mother, having a pair of big eyes and a high bridge nose.

Leila married theatre director Desmond Tang Wai-kit, 42, last year.

They have yet to give a name to the baby.
Source: Agencies

Mar 18 2011

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M'sia's first beauty contest for men


Surrounded by hot male models, ntv7 executives, including (second and third from left in the back row) Lai Cheah Yee and ntv7 & 8TV Group General Manager Airin Zainul, unveiled The Perfect Gentleman, Malaysia's first beauty contest for Chinese men. (image source: China Press)

By Chew Wan Ying

It is touted as the first beauty and talent pageant for Malaysian Chinese men.

No, it's not the Malaysian version of TVB’s Mr. Hong Kong.

ntv7 Brand Management Group manager Lai Cheah Yee says The Perfect Gentleman 2011 aims to find a good looking hunk with talents to boot.

In other words, the show will serve as a platform to unearth new talents for the TV station.

"We are not just interested in discovering someone who looks good on the runway," she said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

One’s personality, stamina as well as determination to succeed would weigh as much as one's physical appearance and style.

Also, different from usual pageants, The Perfect Gentleman 2011 would see the top 16 contestants being groomed, styled and coached by a panel of judges consisting of local and international designers and celebrities.

What’s more, throughout the 12 episodes, they will be assigned various fun-filled tasks and challenges, à la reality game shows.

Watch out for four auditions that are set to tale place in Johor, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, with the first one at Grand Paragon Hotel in Johor on April 17.

Only 30 would be selected from the auditions and only six finalists would have the chance to vie for the title at the grand finale on Oct 9.

*The Perfect Gentleman 2011 will air every Sunday at 6pm, starting from July 17 on ntv7. For more info, log on to the official website at www.ntv7.com.my/theperfectgentleman or official Facebook page (ntv7.perfectgentleman).

Published Mar 17 2011

Kelly Brook pregnant with a girl

Kelly Brook is expecting a baby girl.

The 31-year-old model has announced that she is pregnant with her first child with her rugby player boyfriend Thom Evans and revealed that she already knows the sex of the baby.

She wrote on her twitter page: "Thom and I are happy to announce we are expecting a baby girl. We are delighted XXXX."

The 'Piranha 3D' star has been dating the athlete for just over three months and the baby will also be his first child.

Kelly has recently been busy spending her time between London and Los Angeles working on various campaigns including one for Reebok and promoting her swimwear range for British high street store New Look.

The brunette beauty - who has dated Billy Zane and Jason Statham - recently admitted that she makes more effort with her appearance when in London because her she thinks people have a more relaxed style in Los Angeles.

She said: "When I'm in London I like dressing up. I'll wear lots of 50s-style prom dresses, pencil skirts, and blouses because they really flatter my hourglass figure. But right now I'm living in LA so I'm living in jeans and t-shirts."


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Katie Price to host US reality show

Katie Price has reportedly landed a £1 million (RM4.92million) deal to present a US reality TV show.

The 32-year-old former glamour model - who travelled to Los Angeles last month for screen tests - will front the eight-part series 'Make Me A Hunk', where she will help transform a geeky guy in each episode.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It is a huge deal for Kate and she is thrilled. It is the biggest gig of her career to date and the first time she will have fronted a TV show."

Katie - who recently filed for divorce from cage-fighter Alex Reid after 11 months of marriage - is said to have won over producers with her acerbic wit and British charm and now the show is the focus of a bidding war between three big US networks, ABC, E! and CW.

The insider added: "Contrary to other reports, this deal was the reason she was in the States. American networks love all things British at the moment."

"They feel viewers will warm to Kate's-larger-than life personality and blunt put-downs - although producers were startled at how sarcastic and rude she was to the guy in the pilot episode."

" But it worked, she toughened him up and worked her magic."
Source: Bang!Extranet

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Justin Bieber in wax


Justin Bieber met his wax likeness at Madame Tussauds in London, Britain, recently.

The teenage pop star could barely hide his excitement as he snapped a picture of himself with the figure, posted it on his Twitter and tweeted: "TWINS! Lol."

He joked in his next tweet: "knew [my mom] had more kids!"

It’s up to fans to decide on whether the figure looks exactly like the Canadian singer, but one apparent difference lies in the hairstyle, as the figure was created before Bieber cut his signature locks and went for a shorter hairdo last month.

That’s not going to be the only wax statue of the wonder boy, as more will be displayed in Madame Tussauds museums in New York, the U.S. and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Source: People

Published March 16 2011


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Japanese, Korean stars in quake relief drives


From left: Bae Yong-Jun, Amuro Namie and Kim Hyun-Joong

Soon after news of Japan's strongest earthquake shocked the world, artistes from the country and South Korea joined in various quake relief drives to help the victims.

Among them were Ayumi Hamasakii, Namie Amuro, Yoshiki, Gackt, Bae Yong-Jun, Kim Hyun-Joong and Jang Keun-Suk.

South Korean actor Bae donated the most. He has sent one-billion Won (RM2.7mil) to a charity foundation under the Japanese government.

Bae is known for his kindness in helping the needy. He had donated 3mil Yen (RM112,958) respectively to the Mid Niigata Prefecture Earthquake and South Asia Tsunami in 2004.

Boys Over Flowers star Kim Hyun-Joong gave out 100mil Won (RM269,809) while Jang donated 140mil Won (RM377,733) to the Red Crescent Society.


In Japan, pop star Namie Amuro was speculated online to have donated 50mil Yen (RM1.88mil).

Rock star Gackt has launched the "Show Your Heart" campaign to raise fund for the victims and Yoshiki - the leader of X Japan rock band - donated his limited edition piano for the event.

Veteran singer Masatoshi Nakamura and actor Hayato Ichihara have joined the rescue team at the scene.

These artistes were highly praised by netizens for the good deeds.

But Ayumi Hamasaki received an opposite respond although she also donated 5mil Yen (RM188,264).

The billionaire pop queen was accused of being ungenerous as she was reported to have spent 10mil Yen (RM376,528) a day on clothing and other expenses last year.

Source: Agencies
Published Mar 15 2011

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Search is on for next Miss Universe M'sia



The Miss Universe Malaysia organisation is looking for qualified Malaysian women to compete in its 2012 national pageant and to star in a new reality TV show.

This marks the first time a reality TV show is used as part of the pageant.

The twist is part of the pageant’s new format, which will now allow the nation to identify with the next candidate to represent Malaysia as they go through the grooming and training process onscreen.

The casting call will kick off at Sunway Pyramid (Blue Concourse) at the Ground Floor on March 19 and 20 from 11.00am – 7.00pm.

Other confirmed casting-call venues include Sarawak Spring Mall in Kuching on March 26 and 27, and Mahkota Parade in Malacca on April 2 and 3.

Here’s how it works: aspiring beauty queens will get to nominate themselves for the pageant. All they have to do is get their pictures taken at the selected venues.

Early birds at the venues also stand a chance to receive a free make-over, courtesy of Xpression Master, Rimmel London and A Cut Above stylists.

Fifty shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet the judges in Kuala Lumpur next.

The girls will then be placed within a sealed and secured “secret location” where they will undergo training, grooming and everyday challenges ala America’s Next Top Model.

The final 10 to emerge from the show will go on to compete at the Gala Night finale, where the winner will be crowned.

Meanwhile, the top five girls will receive internships, jobs and other opportunities in the entertainment industry with over RM200,000 cash and prizes up for grabs.

All contestants of the pageant must be between the ages of 18 and 27 as of February 1 2012, non-married and non-Muslim.

She must not be divorced; must never have been married or had a marriage annulled; and must not have had children.

She must also be a Malaysian or is a Malaysian passport holder and have a minimum height of 163cm.

“We’re crowning Miss Universe Malaysia a year in advance from now on, to allow for more time to make her shine before she competes at Miss Universe,” said Andrea Fonseka, national director of the Miss Universe Malaysia organisation.

Fonseka herself took home the Miss Universe Malaysia title in 2004.

Model and television personality Deborah Henry is the reigning Miss Universe Malaysia and will compete at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paolo, Brazil in September.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 will be crowned in November this year.

For the latest information on roadshow venues, dates, times and other ways to enter the Search for Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 please visit www.missuniversemalaysia.com.my or follow them on twitter @MissUniverseMY.

Published March 15 2011

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Puma rolls out M'sia's first pop-up store

Puma fans have reason to cheer even harder this F1 season as the leading sports lifestyle company rolls out its motorsport themed pop-up store at The Pavilion, KL (near La Bodega) from March 21 to April 1.

The store will again be available at the Sepang F1 Circuit from April 8 – 10, in conjunction with the F1 Grand Prix.

Puma’s pop-up store will be the first of its kind in Malaysia, offering enthusiasts easy access to the Puma Motorsport Collection and its Ferrari Inspired range, which includes its Ferrari Licensed Collection and limited edition Ferrari and Puma motorsport merchandise.

The custom built display and sales showcase also allows the discerning F1 fans to browse through and appreciate all the latest goods on offer.

To celebrate the opening of the Pop-up store in Pavilion, Puma will be giving customers an opportunity to win a pair of Malaysian Grand Prix Garnet Grandstand Tickets worth RM 1,400 upon any purchase of Puma merchandise.

The first three shoppers of each day will also stand a chance to win a Puma Ferrari Cap.

Plus, loyal shoppers will be rewarded with cool Puma premiums with a minimum purchase of RM300 of Puma Motorsport products.

There will also be a showcase of Ferrari cars at the Pavilion on March 27.

The Puma Motorsport pop-up store was first launched in Korea and will be heading to Singapore in September 2011, as part of a regional initiative to promote the much sought-after Puma Motorsport Collection range.

Published March 15 2011

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