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2009 is designated by the United Nations as ‘International Year of Natural Fibres.’ To the whole world, this means a very meaningful year, and at the same time, this also marks a back-to-nature trend in the fashion industry. To celebrate the arrival of this year, on behalf of the global fashion industry, COTTON USA has announced at the end of this year, that artist Da S will become the ambassador for this. She will also work with everyone to create a newly themed 2009 calender – ‘Natural World’, to promote natural beauty and a new comfortable cotton fashion.

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Future Cops which has a cast of Andy Lau, Barbie Hsu, Xu Jiao and Mike He is currently location shooting in Beijing. Barbie has been paired with Mike and Andy in the film, she admitted that she has feelings when shooting with Andy, whether inside or outside shooting, she "showed her true feelings".

Barbie whom expressed many times that Andy is her idol, to be able to collaborate with her idol, she would faint even by looking at the eyes of Andy. In Future Cops, Barbie has a crush on future cop Andy, she quipped that her performance is "her true feelings". Barbie fall in love deeply with Andy in the film, maybe she's too involved in the film, even during breaks, her eyes are still in focus to Andy.

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On the 8th this month, Yahoo search announced its ‘2008 Most Popular Keyword List. Edison Chen (陳冠希), with the ‘nude photos wave’ was the champion, Ethan Ruan (阮經天), the ‘ Prince of Skinny Dipping’, was third, second only to ‘the King of Business’ Wang Yung Ching’s (王永慶) passing away. This shows that the term ‘going nude’ is this year’s most popular.

No matter what country or place they are from, celebrities are always the main focus of netizens’ online searches; those on the list are almost all controversial people. In Taiwan, Edison Chen was the most searched after term. In Korea, it was the tragic story of star Choi Jin-sil. For America, Britney Spears was the most searched after term, and was the champion of both the hot search list and the celebrities list.
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Nippon TV announcers Nana Suzue, 28, Hélène Hayama, 26, and Miku Natsume, 24, performed their debut single “Together at Christmas” in the Nitere Plaza in Shiodome on Sunday, dressed in Santa costumes.

The girls formed a group called go!go!girls to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the founding of Nippon Television Network Corporation. The song is a cover of the theme song used in the Nippon TV production “Happy X’mas Show 06,” and was written and sung by Mariya Takeuchi, who attended the recording of the cover.

Hayama told reporters all three girls will be working over Christmas, and said: “We won’t have to spend Christmas alone.”

source: japantoday
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Bosco met his present and previous rumored girl friiends at the The Metro Madden Awards Ceremony press conference yesterday. He let the reporter take a picture of him and Carisa Yan from "Freeze". Afterwards, he quickly said "That is enough, no more." He insisted he was not embarrassed. Reporter found him talking with Myolie at the back stage. When they had group picture taken, Myolie and Bosco were standing on either side far away from each other. Even the MC thought they did that on purpose. Bosco told reporter he just released his special edtiion album and he would give one to his mother, Gaile and Liza Wang, but not Myolie. Bosco boasted if the records sell well, he would let everybody see his 39 inches chest.

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Fairly new group, Acoustic D whose music video production undertaken by BoA’s brother, director Kwon Sook Wook is gaining popularity.

After Acoustic D’s first album, ‘When Love Becomes Dim,’ the title track from their new album ‘Mr. Love’ is catching the attention of listeners.

Acoustic D consists of members ‘Seok Bin’ and graphic ‘Designer Kineco’ who author the songs, with the meaning behind the duet group name being ‘hearing design.’ Joining forces with main vocals ‘Da Eun’ and rapper ‘jake’ the new album was prepared with the concept of ‘Acoustic Dream.’

This time, the new second digital single ‘Acoustic Dream’ is based on an electronic sound and incorporates House, R&B and other various styles.

Among the featured 3 tracks in their first album was ‘When Love Becomes Dim’ whose music video was directed and produced by singer BoA’s famous brother, Director Kwon Sook Wook

Check out the music video below which was released in 2007 and features model & actor, Im Ju Hwan.

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Super Junior unique group Super Junior M has become the faces on stamps in China. This is for the charity funds for the victims of 22nd May earthquake in China.

Through SM Entertainment, it has been known that Super Junior M has been appointed as one of the models for the set of stamp collection ‘Calling all love of China(爱遍中国爱心召唤)’ together with other top China stars.

The funds collected from the sales of the stamps will go to rebuilding schools and helping the victims of the earthquake.

source: kbites
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Fin.K.L, one of the most popular girl groups at its peak will be reuniting for the first time on stage in 3 years at Lee Hyori’s solo concert on 20th December.

Lee Hyori posted on her fan cafe today revealing that Ock Ju Hyun, Sung Yuri and Lee Jin would be at her solo concert. Hyori expressed, “Even though it tends to get busy towards the end of year, I still asked them to appear at my concert even though I was feeling quite apologetic about it. But I never expected them to agree so quickly so I am very grateful to them.”

Since releasing their last single Forever Fin.K.L in October 2005, they have been going about their solo careers. But Fin.K.L’s popularity has never showed any signs of waning even now and have been voted by many who would love to see them reunite once again as a group. With Big Bang already confirmed to perform with Lee Hyori at her concert, the addition of Fin.K.L promises to be an extra bonus with the gathering of the most popular singers in one location.

source: coolsmurf
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There had been an uproar over Han Ye Seul sudden departure in the midst of the 7th Korean Film Awards last Thursday (4th December) for which she gave an official apology today. During the 7th Korean Film Awards, Han Ye Seul left the awards ceremony after the first half, leading to widespread speculation that the reason was because she didn’t win the Best New Actress award.

Han Ye Seul posted on her Cyworld minihompy today with the heading, words that I would like to say to my fans. “Sorry for disappointing everyone at the last movie festival of 2008, Korean Film Awards. I am also hurting because I made a really big mistake. After wrapping up filming for Tazza, my schedule has been really jam packed with activities. Frankly, I am very tired. When I thought of the fact that I had an interview to do after the awards ceremony, I decided to make a move first. Thinking back, maybe I shouldn’t have done that.”


Se7en is going to make a music video for "Them Girls" and it's going to feature Lil' Kim. Here's the scoop from rap-up.com:


Lil’ Kim is making a return to music videos, albeit not her own.

The Queen Bee will go behind the lens for “Girls” (listen below), the debut U.S. single from Korean pop star Se7en. Kim is featured on the Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins-produced track. The video will be directed by Rage in Los Angeles on Monday. Darkchild is also set to make a cameo.

Lil’ Kim is currently in the studio working on her fifth album scheduled for release next year.

source: allkpop
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