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Rolling Stones To Perform Historic Concert In Cuba

Rolling Stones Rocks Cuba; Band Gets Immense Satisfaction From First Cuban Show

Mar 26, 2016 03:30 PM EDT

Cuba is under the spotlight these days. First, there was the historic visit of US President Barack Obama and now an equally historic concert by iconic band Rolling Stones - their first ever in the country! The band staged two hours of shrieking, amazing rock and roll amidst hundreds of thousands of Cubans and foreign visitors on Friday night.

Mandy Wong is Not Planning to Get Married Just Yet

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 16, 2016 08:37 AM EST

Mandy Wong's BFF Myolie Wo tied the knot in December last year. But that does not mean Mandy will tie the knot soon. Mandy is not yet ready to enter the world of married couples, even if she was the lucky one who caught the bridal bouquet at her friend's wedding.

Wang Jianlin Boosts His Influence in Hollywood With Legendary Deal

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 15, 2016 12:41 PM EST

Billionaire Wang Jianlin's takeover of American production studio Legendary is expected to boost his influence in Hollywood.

Hong Kong International Film Festival 2015

Aaron Kwok Talks About His Sacrifices for 'The Monkey King 2'

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 15, 2016 12:26 PM EST

Aaron Kwok may be one of China's most versatile actors, but filming Monkey King 2 proved to be a challenge for the movie star.

Louis Koo Continues to Quietly Build Schools in China, Already Founded 85

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 14, 2016 05:42 AM EST

Louis Koo's charitable giving has remained unnoticed by a majority of the public, but that has not deterred the actor from building more and more schools in rural areas across China. For the past eight years, the Hong Kong superstar has helped build about 85 public schools - all without any media fanfare.

Wayne Lai May Retire From Acting in 2 Years

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 13, 2016 10:53 AM EST

Actor Wayne Lai has dropped hints that he will retire from show business two years from now. The actor made the comment during a live broadcast of Yan Chai Charity Show in Tseung Kwan O.

Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Fails to Awaken in China's Box Office

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 13, 2016 10:41 AM EST

Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ performance in China continues to fall faster than expected in the Chinese box office, hinting signs that the global box office hit may not turn out to be a huge hit as it may seem.

In 2015, Anthony Wong, together with Nancy Wu, earned the top acting prizes during the TVB Anniversary Awards.

TVB Shelves 5 Low Quality Dramas From Broadcast

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 13, 2016 10:31 AM EST

TVB is kicking start 2016 by axing its low-rating shows. Aside from 'Lord of Shanghai,' a majority of the station's 2015 series did not fare well in ratings, prompting TVB CEO Mark Lee to cancel five series from this year's lineup: No Reservations, Rogue Emperor, Come With Me, Watch Out Boss, and The Last Healer in Forbidden City.

ATV Stars Join 'Walk for Millions' Possibly for the Last Time

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 13, 2016 09:58 AM EST

More than 100 TVB stars joined in the annual 'Walk for Millions' charity event this week. Artists from other stations also joined in the biggest gathering of celebrities in Hong Kong for a cause, including those from rival stations Metro Radio and ATV.

Casino Lisboa and neighboring casinos at night in Macau.

Fortunes of Macau Casino Moguls Falls as Gaming Revenue, Share Prices Drop

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 12, 2016 09:24 AM EST

Macau's casino billionaires saw their fortunes drop following 2015's 34.3% decline in the revenue of Macau's casinos. The decline also affected stock prices of Macau's six casino concession holders. After a steady surge both in stock prices and casino revenues in early 2014, the six concessionaires' shares lost their value by two-thirds on average. Forbes' Mohammad Cohen quipped that obviously Macau's rich are no longer as rich as they were.

“Mojin: The Lost Legend” Continues to Dominate the Box Office

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 12, 2016 09:15 AM EST

The Chinese box-office hit Mojin: The Lost Legend continues to dominate Mainland China’s box office.

'The Monkey King 2,' 'Crouching Tiger 2' and 'From Vegas to Macau 3' to Face Off in Chinese Box Office

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 12, 2016 09:03 AM EST

Chinese moviegoers are eagerly anticipating the country’s biggest movies of the year to collide in theatres this coming Lunar New Year holidays.

Dominic Ho Finds Fame After 'The Gigolo'

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 12, 2016 08:55 AM EST

Boy group Bro5 member Dominic Ho has made a career leap with his self-titled role in the movie The Gigolo.

Donnie Yen is the New Face of Chinese Postage Stamps

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 12, 2016 08:45 AM EST

It has been announced that Hong Kong actor and martial arts expert Donnie Yen is now the newest face to be featured on China's latest collection of postage stamps.

Jiujiujiu manufactures chemicals and advanced pharmaceutical ingredients

Pharma Entrepreneur-Couple Join China's Billionaire Rank

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 12, 2016 06:47 AM EST

Entrepreneurs Li Zongsong and his wife Gu Xiaojia have emerged as China's newest billionaires following a successful bid for their pharmaceutical firm in December. The husband and wife own a combined 38% stake in the Shenzhen-listed company Jiangsu Jiujiujiu Technology following a stock swap after finalizing the sale of their Shanxi Bicon Pharmaceutical Group shares to Jiujiujiu.