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Emma Watson's New York fashion show: Harry Potter star brings her sweet style to the Big Apple

11/17/2010 06:20:00 PM

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In a town famed for its amazing fashion houses and cutting edge looks, Emma Watson is standing out as an up-and-coming style maven.

The 20-year-old has displayed a variety of outfits while promoting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in the New York this week, and it's clear she is developing an increasingly individual and eclectic fashion sense.

She stepped out in yesterday wearing a very stylish Burberry trench coat with studded sleeves.

And while the Harry Potter star changed her dress twice in a matter of hours for various TV appearances - a grey Carven number with a Peter Pan collar for the Today show a and a green frock for Live with Regis & Kelly - she kept the overcoat on as she darted around town.

She later changed into a striped jumper, simple black trousers and ballet pumps for a flight out of New York's La Guardia Airport this afternoon.

Beyonce Fragrance Ad Banned In Australia

11/17/2010 06:20:00 PM

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Beyonce’s Heat is too hot for TV Down Under!

A commercial promoting the singer’s best-selling perfume Heat has been banned from broadcasting before 7.30 PM after complaints from viewers, who’ve branded the ad sexually suggestive and unsuitable for children.

These people have so obviously never seen the “Bootylicious” video!

Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 Anzu specifications leak

11/17/2010 06:19:00 PM

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Our hope for the recently leaked Anzu (likely to be known as the Xperia X12 at retail) handset from Sony Ericsson was that it'd be the company's Android Gingerbread flagship, but here comes international super-reviewer Eldar Murtazin popping that bubble for us. The good man from Russia has a preview unit in his secret lab and reports that it currently only runs Android 2.1, with the intention being that launch devices in early 2011 will start off with Android 2.2 before getting their Gingerbread (2.3) fix in a later update. He also notes a 4.3-inch display with 854 x 480 resolution (just an LCD, nothing exciting), an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 (same as in the T-Mobile G2 / Desire Z) powering things inside, and a 12 megapixel imager mounted on the back. The latter is naturally capable of recording 720p video, while early performance impressions are that the stock Android interface flies. Alas, Eldar expects SE to layer its own customizations on top, which adds to his disappointment with the general build quality of this device -- it's thinner and lighter than the X10, but apparently feels cheaper to the touch. Hit the source link for his comprehensive preview.

Let's also not forget Eldar's tweet from the weekend when he said he was playing with the Anzu and the Galaxy 2 (aka Samsung i9100, according to him). Given that the first of those devices has now indeed made its way onto Mobile-review, the veracity of his second claim -- that the upcoming Samsung handset would be a dual-core beastie -- now seems a lot less questionable.

Cover girl Kelly Osbourne wears a bikini for first time ever after losing more than 3st

11/17/2010 06:18:00 PM

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Kelly Osbourne once declared she was 'not comfortable' being seen in swimwear.

But after shedding more than 3st 5lb (50lbs), it is clear she's had a change of heart.

The 26-year-old competitor peeled down to a red two-piece for the latest cover of US health magazine Shape to celebrate her new figure.

She admitted it was the first time she'd ever worn a bikini and revealed she was overcome with tears of joy during the shoot.

The 5’2 blonde now weighs in at 8st (112lbs) after overhauling her lifestyle.

'I used to eat chips and cookies and drink soda all day long,' she admitted. 'I had to start making better choices.'

Eva Longoria Plans to File for Divorce Soon, Source Says

11/17/2010 06:18:00 PM

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Eva Longoria shot down a report that Tony Parker filed for divorce in Texas, but that doesn't appear to be the end of the marriage drama.

A source tells PEOPLE that the Desperate Housewives star plans to file divorce papers of her own as early as Wednesday.

Longoria was "totally and completely blindsided" by reports appearing this week of infidelity by her NBA star husband, the source says.

The pair were married three years ago in a castle in France.

The Full-Length Green Lantern Trailer: Aliens, Explosions, ACTION!

11/17/2010 06:18:00 PM

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The full-length Green Lantern trailer is out and it's damn good. There are plenty of funky CG effects, aliens, explosions, and gasp-inducing antics to satisfy your craving for superheroes until the movie's release.

You can check out the downloadable high-definition trailer over here if you'd like.

Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed Revealed, Trailer Included

11/17/2010 06:17:00 PM

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EA decided to really please fans of its Need For Speed franchise this week, as not only did it launch the newest game in the series, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, but also revealed a brand new title, Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed.

The title, as you can guess by its name, is the sequel to last year's NFS: Shift, which impressed a lot of people by taking the arcade racing series into simulator territory, and delivering a much grittier and realistic experience.

Shift 2 Unleashed will upgrade the experience of the original, and take the innovative cockpit view to new heights by introducing special modes like the driver's battle, which is highlighted by the first trailer of the new racing game below.

“Shift 2 Unleashed is redefining immersive racing by blending the rush of tearing up the track at unbelievable speeds with the emotional experience of competitive battle,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer, Shift 2 Unleashed.

“We are also working closely with real-world performance drivers to ensure that Shift 2 Unleashed captures their experience and becomes the benchmark in authentic racing action.”

An all new rendering engine is at the heart of the new racing game, meaning better graphics and realistic behavior from other racers.

Charlene Choi's new album sells platinum, love life and career both in full bloom

11/17/2010 06:16:00 PM

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Less than a month after Charlene Choi released her third solo Cantonese album <Beauty Remains>, album sales have already surpassed Platinum sales. Although Ah Sa only previously had one promotional event for her album, album sales have already exceeded platinum sales certification with many thanks to fans. Recently in Hong Kong, a celebration was held where EEG chairman was present to award Charlene for the great results. Ah Sa stated her shock at the positive results, saying: "Actually I'm very surprised to be awarded this prize this time because there wasn't even time to promote the album." When asked what was the reason, Charlene explained that there was no time to promote the album because she had to rush back to Mainland to continue filming. At present, Charlene is filming <Legend of the White Snake> with Jet Li and Eva Huang. Charlene has expressed that she hopes to take time before releasing her next solo album, but she has been continuing to work on her self-compositions during her down-time.

F.CUZ releases “Midnight Sun” MV

11/17/2010 06:16:00 PM

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After attracting a fair amount of controversy with their previous teaser release, boy band F.CUZ has finally released the full music video for their comeback, “Midnight Sun.”

True to their word, the song features absolutely no auto-tune and showcases the members’ vocal talent with dramatic choreography. They’ve definitely shed their “Jiggy” image for this charismatic transformation.

Check it out here:

Rumor Roundup: Did Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Get Too Frisky in Rio?

11/17/2010 11:01:00 AM

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Did Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get busted by local police for "getting sexy" on a beach in Rio?

Is Zac Posen designing Bella's yucky wedding dress? And what went down in Brazil that has Summit fuming?

There's way too much Twilight goss to clear up, so let's get started...

First off, people over at Summit are not happy campers today, and we do not blame ‘em at all on this one.

Earlier this morning, HollywoodLife posted an unauthorized video from the Breaking Dawn set.

See, apparently a fan snuck into Rob and Kristen's Brazilian love nest during filming and walked around with a hidden camera.

The uninvited guest is literally right next to Pattinson and Stewart, and we know they have more than a handful of crazy ass fans.

"We're looking into the situation," dishes our source from the B.D. set. "We're also exploring the possibility it was security or authorized personal that snuck a camera in. Security will be increased even more moving forward."

Source: Jake Gyllenhaal on "Cloud Nine" Over Taylor Swift, Planning Rendezvous in Paris

11/17/2010 11:01:00 AM

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Reports indicate that Taylor Swift is more serious about her career than Jake Gyllenhaal.

But the same can't be said about the actor's feelings regarding this young singer. According to Hollywood Life sources, Jake has dated since his split with Reese Witherspoon, but "no one has put a smile on his face like Taylor. He’s really on cloud nine."

Following casual dates in NYC and California, things between Swiftenhaal will allegedly heat up this December, as insiders claim: “The two are planning to spend the holidays together. And Jake plans to meet Taylor in Paris at the beginning of the new year, where she’ll be performing.”

How did these two even cross paths?

Maggie Gyllenhaal supposedly met Swift at a charity event and thought she was a "sweet girl with a good head on her shoulders." She told her brother the same.

But might she have walked her sibling into a trap? Will Swift soon pen a revenge song titled "Dear Jake?" Unlikely, a source says.

“He’s not like the other men Taylor has dated. Jake is no John Mayer. He’s a very sweet and sensitive guy. He treats women with respect.”

Tina Fey's Sarah Palin Remarks Cut by PBS

11/17/2010 11:00:00 AM

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In a taped ceremony of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, PBS chopped recipient Tina Fey's remarks regarding Sarah Palin. Now an executive producer of the broadcast tells the Washington Post the move had nothing to do with politics.

"It was not a political decision," Peter Kaminsky says. "We had zero problems with anything she said."

Kaminsky says the 90-minute show ran almost 20 minutes over time. "We took a lot out. We snipped from everyone."

The specific "snips" Fey's speech incurred are apt to raise eyebrows, though. Read on.

Tina Fey thanked Sarah Palin for her own comedic success, referencing a recurring, dead-on impression on 'Saturday Night Live' during the 2008 election (pictured, below right). "I would be a liar and an idiot if I didn't thank Sarah Palin for helping get me here tonight," Fey said. "My partial resemblance and her crazy voice are the two luckiest things that ever happened to me."

Then she forged ahead to more brazenly anti-Palin territory: "Politics aside, the success of Sarah Palin and women like her is good for all women ... unless you're a gay woman who wants to marry your partner of 20 years -- whatever. But for most women, the success of conservative women is good for all of us. Unless you believe in evolution. You know, actually, I take it back. The whole thing's a disaster."

Samsung Nexus S using fancy curved display Sprint had to pass on, HTC EVO Shift 4G is the Knight?

11/17/2010 11:00:00 AM

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We've been fed some information by an established tipster today that paints an interesting picture of what sort of Android gear Sprint will -- and won't -- be getting next. First, we're told that the EVO Shift 4G trademark HTC recently filed for is the device known as the Knight, a downsized EVO 4G with a four-row sliding keyboard and a larger battery. Interestingly, as far as our tipster knows, the front-facing camera is off the table -- but in light of all the buzz around video calling these days, we wouldn't be surprised if it had been added back.

Perhaps more interesting, though, is some buzz around the display on the Nexus S. You might remember that we noticed it's concave on the front during its brief reveal at the Web 2.0 summit yesterday, an extraordinarily unusual design element for a full-touch phone. Well, our tipster tells us Samsung's been shopping this curved display technology to carriers for a while -- as early as CES at the beginning of this year behind closed doors -- claiming that its research showed such a design improved perceived usability over a perfectly flat display. Sprint bought the line and wanted to get a curved-display model on shelves in time for the holidays this year, but Sammy was apparently unable to deliver product in the volume it was asking for... so that's where the Nexus S might come into play; seems the Google-branded model could be the first to ship with it. We're unconvinced that it'd be any better, but our judgment is fully reserved until we've got a device in our hands -- which hopefully happens sooner rather than later.

Note: Commenters are pointing out that the Dell Venue Pro also has a curved display, but it's a different situation -- that's longitudinally convex glass over a flat display. Here, it's laterally concave -- though we don't know whether the underlying AMOLED component is curved or not.

BlackBerry PlayBook first hands-on! (video)

11/17/2010 10:59:00 AM

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RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie actually declined to show off the his company's tablet today on the Web 2.0 Summit stage, but in private he was more than kind, treating us to a nice long glimpse at the BlackBerry PlayBook in a quaint hotel hallway. We only got to heft the one-pound slate for a few seconds, but we got the basic feel of the device in the hand -- warm to the touch, solid if a little plasticky, with a responsive glass touchscreen up top and a bottom that's mildly rubberized. Balsillie didn't bother to locate the "module cavity" for us, but he did try to explain where those 5300mAh lithium ion cells might hide -- we suspect the CEO exaggerated only slightly when he told us "it's all battery and glass inside." He then wrenched the device forcefully from our unprepared hands (at least that's how we like to think it went down) and proceeded to let us film a brief film showing off the QNX and Air-based OS juggling a spreadsheet, photo gallery and some beautiful underwater footage all at the same time. Hit the break for that hastily-shot video.

Gillian Chung ready for a new start in new EP 'Move On...'

11/17/2010 10:59:00 AM

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The day before, Gillian Chung was at the photo shoot for her all new EP album cover MOVE ON.... Entered the industry for 10 years, she decided to start a new journey, so the new EP title means that Ah Gil is all ready for a new start. Her new songs includes Spray on People (浪花上的人) composed by rumored boyfriend Benedict and a duet with ex-rumored boyfriend Alex Fong For Life (一生一世), the theme song to their movie Fantastic Water Babes.

For the performance, Ah Gil appeared in her natural beauty, literally going without make-up to shoot for the album cover. Ah Gil's hair stylist helped her designed an all back trendy hairstyle, spraying her long hair wet and create a brand new feeling after bathing. Since, she kept her wet hair to shoot the cover, Ah Gil had to constantly drink ginger tea to keep warm.

SNSD unveils dance version of “Hoot” MV!

11/17/2010 10:58:00 AM

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The hype for SNSD’s “Hoot” has just escalated, as SM Entertainment unveiled the hot dance version for the music video!

Flashy but with a retro twist, the girls are certain to make you fall in love all over again with “Hoot”. Check it out below!

Pink Confirms: I'm Pregnant!

11/17/2010 10:58:00 AM

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Get this party started!

A week after Us Weekly first reported the news, Pink confirms she's going to be a mom!

On Wednesday's Ellen DeGeneres Show, the singer, 31, explains why she's "glowing": "I'm eating for two these days," she coos.

It's the first child for Pink and her husband Carey Hart. She tells Ellen DeGeneres why she kept her pregnancy secret.

"I was just really nervous," Pink admits to DeGeneres. "I have had a miscarriage before, but if I was going to talk about it with anyone, it was going to be with you."

And the "Raise Your Glass" singer's baby-to-be was definitely planned, she says. "I worked for it...It was not an 'Oops.'"

She and hubby Hart, 35, aren't sure if they want to know the gender of their child in advance. "But the doctor kind of told me what she thinks," the star says, explaining that doctors noticed an anatomical detail in her ultrasound. "I'm terrified because she thinks it's a girl!"

"My mom has always wished me a daughter just like me," she jokes. "I'm terrified one of us will go to jail."

Pink and daddy-to-be Hart are stronger than ever since their 2008 separation, she adds. "I never had anything in my life that I didn't work hard for and my relationship is that," she gushes.

"We worked really hard and we had our little meltdowns, a couple of them...we both needed to do that and come back together. It's just yummy!"

16 Months Later, Say Hello To Google Voice For The iPhone. It Was Worth The Wait.

11/17/2010 10:57:00 AM

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Over the past few years, there has been no shortage of developers complaining about how long Apple has taken to approve their iPhone applications. But few have waited as long as Google for the Google Voice application. But today brings great news: the wait is over.

Yes, the app is real, it’s approved, and it should be live at this link. The official Google Voice for the iPhone is here. And it’s wonderful. Yes, it was even worth that insane wait.

As you’re probably well aware, this app has had quite the contentious history. Google originally submitted it to the App Store about a year and a half ago. But 16 months ago, Apple decided they weren’t going to accept it. Not only that, other third-party apps with Google Voice functionality were pulled from the App Store as well.

While Apple and Google were both silent on the issue at first, the government got involved and both sides were made to disclose at least part of their stance on the app, their relationships with carriers, and the relationship with each other.

Is Barbie Hsu officially a married woman?

11/17/2010 10:57:00 AM

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Talk about getting things done! Although this is not confirmed yet, numerous news outlets are reporting that Barbie Hsu (Da S) and Wang Xiao Fei have gotten married on the 16th. The couple has been under intense scrutiny ever since going public with their relationship. Many people previously speculated the wedding would take place next March in the scenic Hainan Island. But it looks like the two couldn’t wait any longer and got hitched at a Marriage Registration Office in Beijing.

As expected, nearly everyone close to Da S was either not available or declining to comment. Her friends said they haven't heard of any news, while Wang’s mother Zhang Lan told the media not to ask her because she is in a meeting. One person who did respond was Dee Hsu’s mother-in-law. She confirmed Da S did return to Taiwan the day before to get her documents, and said it would only be normal for an engaged couple to get married anyway.

According to witness’s account, Da S and Wang only took 15 minutes to complete their marriage registration in the afternoon of the 16th. Around 9 pm, they were spotted at the Beijing Airport for boarding a flight to Shanghai. Da S will return to work on her latest movie “Da Wu Sheng” on the 17th. Regardless of whether the marriage is official, they will still keep reporters busy for the next few months to come. The couple is expected to hold a minimum of three wedding banquets this March in Hainan Island, Taiwan and Beijing.

Source: Chinatimes, Nownews, UDN, image from Sohu

Natalie Portman: Sex Scene With Mila Kunis Was 'Extreme'

11/17/2010 10:57:00 AM

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Natalie Portman's portrayal of a tormented ballerina in Darren Aronovsky's upcoming film 'Black Swan' has many critics buzzing, but it's not just her twirling that has everyone talking.

The actress, who stars opposite Mila Kunis in the film, opened up to V Magazine about growing up on film and her much-discussed sex scene with Kunis.

Portman, who has previously shied away from overtly sexual roles and even turned down parts due to scripted nudity, says she has become more open in recent years to baring more than just her soul on film.

"I was figuring out my own sexual identity, likes and dislikes and all that stuff, and it's weird to be doing stuff on film as you're figuring it out," she says.

The actress, who is known for choosing tasteful-but-complex roles, says that she has no moral objections to being nude on screen, although she fears the potential for exploitation.

"It's annoying, because online bulls**t interferes with what I want to do artistically. I'm not opposed to sexuality or nudity in a film, but I'm very opposed to pornography sites and you're pretty much giving them material if you do any of that. It's always a big dilemma for me."

The actress defends her scene with Kunis and builds hype for the film in one fell swoop, telling V of the performance, "It's not raunchy -- it's extreme."

Adam Lambert “Acoustic Live!” EP Album Arrives Just In Time For The Holidays

11/17/2010 10:56:00 AM

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Stocking Stocker Alert! On Tuesday, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert announced that he will be unveiling a collection of new acoustic tunes just in time for the holidays.

Lambert plans to release Acoustic Live! — a five song EP — through 19 Entertainment/RCA Recordings on Dec. 6th.

The EP will contain stripped-down versions of some of the glam rocker’s best-known tracks. Songs featured on Acoustic Live! include “Whataya Want From Me,” “Music Again” — recorded during Adam’s recent tour of Germany –and “Aftermath” and “Soaked” from Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour. A special version of “Mad World,” which Adam first performed as a contestant on Idol, will also be included.

Acoustic Live! will be available mostly by online download online, while a “limited number of physical copies” will also be available through Lambert’s official website.

Big Bang’s newest album nears release!

11/17/2010 10:56:00 AM

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On November 17th, YG Entertainment revealed, “Big Bang is putting the finishing touches on their new album. They will return to their Korean fans as early as this December, but if the process is slow, January.”

The representative added, “Big Bang cordially declined to attend Japan’s Award Ceremony, so that they may sorely concentrate on producing this new album”.

The critics and fans alike are buzzing at the potential changes Big Bang will bring to the music industry. Stay tuned to allkpop for further updates!

Source: Star News

MeeGo 1.1 spotted running on Moorestown hardware, blowing minds

11/17/2010 10:55:00 AM

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Love application launchers? Application switching? Open source software running on non-commercial hardware? You're going to love this video. MeeGo 1.1 has been spotted on Aava-built, Intel Moorestown-powered hardware. It appears, in fact, to be that Virta 2 smartphone development kit of theirs (which already managed MeeGo 1 just fine), thought it's a little hard to tell in the dim lighting the MeeGo event coordinators chose to set the mood for Linux love. Not a ton of the OS is shown off in the video above, but there are some nice transitions and smooth scrolling. That Firefox load time has miles to go, however. Mainly we're just excited to see something that isn't ARM running a next-gen smartphone OS (no offense, ARM), and we're looking forward to seeing where MeeGo lands on the Android / webOS / guy-in-garage continuum of Linux-based smartphones.

Where Should You Buy Beatles Music?

11/17/2010 10:55:00 AM

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With all the hoopla around The Beatles' arrival on iTunes, you'd think it was the first time their music was available anywhere. Not so! And while iTunes prices the Fab Four's box set competitively, how does it do with albums?

Facebook fixes bug that disabled accounts

11/17/2010 10:54:00 AM

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Facebook has fixed a bug today that disabled an unknown number of accounts, which appeared to belong to females, according to the complaints posted on the Web.

"Earlier today, we discovered a bug in a system designed to detect and disable likely fake accounts," a Facebook spokesperson said in an e-mail. "The bug, which was live for a short period of time, caused a very small percentage of Facebook accounts to be mistakenly disabled."

Facebook fixed the problem and was in the process of reactivating and notifying affected users, the statement said.

Complaints about the problems on Facebook and Twitter were from women, or from men reporting on the problem for a female friend or relative. Some people said they had been asked to scan in a government-issued ID to verify their identity in order to get their accounts re-instated.

SNSD on pace to become first female artist to surpass 300,000 sales mark in 2 years

11/17/2010 10:54:00 AM

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9 member girl group SNSD / Girls’ Generation are on pace to pull off the incredible feat of compiling 300,000 total album sales in a single year in Korea. On the 16th, Hanteo revealed information that SNSD sold a total of 283,975 albums from January 1st to November 15th.

These albums include their second full length album “오! / Oh!” which was released back in January and sold 122,828 copies to date. The October release of their 3rd mini album “Hoot” has sold 79,858 copies to date and their 2nd repackaged album “Run Devil Run” which was released in March has sold 55,897 copies to date. In addition, their 2009 releases of both ‘Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)’ and ‘Gee’ sold 5,231 and 5,040 copies respectively.

If the girls can move 16,000 more copies before the end of the year, SNSD would become the first artist in 2 years to surpass the 300,000 sales mark. The last artist to achieve this was TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki with their fourth album, “Mirotic.” This album had a sales mark of over 500,000 and what was even more impressive about TVXQ’s feat was that the sales were compiled from only a single album in addition to the album being released in late 2008 (September 26th).

Source + Photo: Star News, Tip: michelle

Hebe thought Selina was a bore

11/17/2010 10:54:00 AM

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Hebe Tien used to think that Selina Jen was a bore.

The "super newcomer", who recently released a successful debut solo album To Hebe, thought that she would never make it as a singer after she and group-mate Ella lost a singing competition to Selina before S.H.E was formed.

During an interview with the media over the weekend, Hebe revealed that the first impression she had of fellow S.H.E member and dear friend Selina was that she was fragile and quiet, but later found her really humorous and adorable.

And it wasn't till the accident that Hebe realizes how much she loves her fellow group mates.

Selina has been in recovery since she was badly burnt in a filming accident in Shanghai last month.

"Since Selina's accident, I have been missing her every day, looking through her photos in my cell phone," expressing the love she has for her friend.

Hebe also expressed that Selina's health will be the top priority now when it comes to S.H.E's future and believed that Selina will make it through. She added that she believes they will still be S.H.E even when they're 60 years old.

Preview of first episode for “Athena: Goddess of War” revealed

11/17/2010 10:52:00 AM

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With a production budget of $17 million, and filming locations in Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, China, Singapore, and more, there has been feverish anticipation for the IRIS spin off, Athena: Goddess of War. Although originally set to air in November the broadcast date on SBS has been pushed back to December due to the popularity of the SBS drama Giant.

The show is produced by Taewon Entertainment, the same company that brought you IRIS and boasts a talented cast which includes Jung Woo Sung, Cha Seung Won, Soo Ae, Lee Ji Ah, Kim Min Jong and Super Junior’s Choi Siwon. SM Entertainment artists SHINee along with BoA are both scheduled to make cameo appearances on the show.

Who's Ready for Another Royal Wedding? Prince William, Kate Middleton Finally Engaged!

11/17/2010 02:04:00 AM

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The woman the British tabloids oh-so-respectfully dubbed "Waity Katie" will be made to wait no more.

Prince William has formally announced his engagement to Kate Middleton, pleasing monarchists, the prime minister (from the sounds of it) and fans of cupid the world over.

Time to brush up on your protocol, everyone: there's another (massive, breathlessly awaited) royal wedding in our future. But when?

Well, let's just say, it won't be a marathon engagement.

First Look: Michael Jackson's "One More Chance" Music Video

11/17/2010 02:04:00 AM

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Incredible as it seems, Michael Jackson may be bigger in death than in life. Long lost material from the late King of Pop continues to surface and fascinate.

The latest "new" MJ material? Video for his 2003 song "One More Chance," which Michael was filming until the infamous raid on Neverland put it on hold.

Michael's people have been finishing touches on the video - will.i.am would not approve - for inclusion on a Jackson box set called Vision. Here's a preview:

BlackBerry PlayBook and iPad go head-to-head in a browsing showdown

11/17/2010 02:03:00 AM

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We've only ever seen brief glimpses of the BlackBerry PlayBook in action so far, but a new video posted up by RIM comparing its tablet's web browsing performance to the iPad certainly has us hungry for more. Seriously -- PlayBook pretty much run laps around the iPad while loading pages, and even its Flash performance seems decent, which is a first for a mobile device in our experience. Of course, the video was made by RIM and we're sure the specific pages were picked to make the PlayBook look as good as possible, but that's fair enough -- now if we could just get our hands on one to verify these claims for ourselves, we'd be happy as clams. Video after the break.

Nexus S teaser by Eric Schmidt now available on video

11/17/2010 02:03:00 AM

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Ah, the "unannounced product" that Eric Schmidt brought along for his latest interview -- you want to see more of it, don't you? We know you do, so we've naturally tracked down the full 44-minute marathon chat session between Eric and his Web 2.0 Summit hosts, which thankfully kicks off by delving right into the phone that we know and love under the Nexus S name. Notably, the Google chief never calls it that explicitly, though he takes a moment to stress that in the past he was quoted as saying there'd never be a Nexus Two, not that there'd never be a Nexus successor at all. See the whole thing unfold after the break.

Taylor Swift Admits to Giving Bad Relationship Advice

11/17/2010 02:03:00 AM

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Country cutie and America's sweetheart Taylor Swift knows she used to be wrong about love.

"Like, the best way to get a guy to like you would be to actively ignore him. I was filled with advice! I'd tell my friends things like, Don't accept that apology! That isn't sincere! Or He hung out with his ex-girlfriend? Get rid of him. But love is never that simple," she tells Allure in the magazines latest issue.

"Now I'm finally getting the idea it's the one thing I don't need to have a strategy for. I can only write the material I know, which is what happens to me," she adds.

During the interview, Swift was reminded that back in 2009, she told Allure that the artist she wanted to work with the most was none other than mic-stealer himself, Kanye West.

"I forgot about that! Oh, wow! That's...wow, that's eerie, isn't it?" she exclaims.

For more pics and what Taylor has to say about Justin Bieber and perfume, click inside >>>

What she thinks of Justin Bieber: "He's sweet and awesome, and it's, like, fascinating how charismatic he is. So genuine, I'll join his fan club."

B&N NOOK Color on sale now; new firmware for original NOOK next week

11/17/2010 02:02:00 AM

kenmouse , Posted in Nook Color , Technology , 0 Comments

Barnes & Noble’s NOOK Color has begun shipping, earlier than expected, meaning pre-order customers will be getting a premature treat as a 7-inch color touchscreen ereader drops on their doorstep. The Android-based slate will also start showing up in Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Walmart and Books-A-Million stores this week; if you order online today, you can apparently expect your NOOK Color sometime in the week of November 26.

Your $249 gets you WiFi for wireless ebook downloads and web browsing, though don’t expect the full Android experience. That won’t arrive until hackers get their hands on the NOOK Color; after all, a well-made Android slate with a decent sticker price is hard to argue with, and we’re guessing getting this rooted is top of many peoples’ agendas.

Meanwhile B&N has promised an update to the e-paper based NOOK (both the 3G and WiFi-only versions) which will arrive next week.

Adobe CEO: Flash battery life depends on hardware acceleration, MacBook Air update in testing right now

11/17/2010 02:02:00 AM

kenmouse , Posted in Adobe , Flash Player , MacBook Air , Technology , 0 Comments

Getting a little more oomph out of your MacBook Air after giving Flash the boot? Adobe's Shantanu Narayen stopped just short of saying that's Apple's fault for not handing Adobe a device ahead of time. We asked the CEO what the greater battery life sans flash in Apple's new laptop meant for the platform vis-a-vis HTML5 at the Web 2.0 Summit just a few minutes ago. He said it's really all about optimizing for silicon: "When we have access to hardware acceleration, we've proven that Flash has equal or better performance on every platform." You wouldn't be blamed for thinking that sentence a cop-out, but that's actually not the case -- the chief executive says they've presently got a Macbook Air in the labs and have an optimized beta of Flash for the device presently in testing.

The Beatles come to iTunes at last

11/17/2010 02:01:00 AM

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At long last, the works of the Beatles are available in iTunes.

The digital content is exclusive to iTunes, a representative of The Beatles' record company, EMI, told CNET. The exact length of that deal is unknown, but it will expire some time next year.

As of now, the iconic band's entire catalog can be purchased in Apple's iTunes Store. Each album comes with iTunes LP, which features additional content including lyrics, photos, and album art. A digital version of the Fab Four's entire body of work is also available for download for $149, and that comes with exclusive access to a video of the band's first U.S. concert, "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964." Single albums are priced at $12.99, double albums at $19.99. Songs will cost $1.29 each.

Taeyeon & The One release “Like a Star”

11/17/2010 02:00:00 AM

kenmouse , Posted in E-Asian , Kpop , SNSD , Taeyeon , The One , 0 Comments

SNSD’s Taeyeon has teamed up with The One for a duet track titled, “Like a Star.” In the past day, two different video teasers were revealed and now the track has been released via digital download.

The track is wonderful but we still have to wait for the MV which stars Yoo Seung Ho and Park Eun Bin. In the mean time you can support the artist(s) by purchasing the music.

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