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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T?

11/22/2009 03:10:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments



Man, the loot you can uncover when you go snooping around spec pages. That most ambitious of Sony Ericsson projects, the XPERIA X10, is still a long way from being released, but already we can narrow down the list of potential US carriers to just one: AT&T. The guys over at Phandroid were the first to spot the newly added UMTS frequency specs for the phone, and the available 800/850/1900/2100 bands fit only AT&T's 3G network. That's gonna be a bitter pill to swallow if you were looking for something like (or better than) an iPhone, but were put off by the wireless provider. Then again, with pre-order prices for unlocked X10s showing up at $999 in some places, maybe you can just look at our lukewarm hands-on and convince yourself this phone ain't worth it anyway. Go on, you know denial makes sense.

What’s Rain going to star in next?

11/22/2009 03:09:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , 0 Comments

As Rain / Bi prepares for the release of Ninja Assassin on November 25th, he's contemplating on what project to take next.

An official at his entertainment company, J. Tune Entertainment stated: "He was given scripts to six projects and he's currently mulling them over and thinking about what his next course of action will be."

In various interviews Rain has stated that he was in talks to appear in a movie with a potential budget of over $170,000,000. Depending on the success of Ninja Assassin, Rain might have a very bright future in Hollywood indeed. His bank account will be raining with money.

MAMA: DBSK says "I Love You" to memebers, SME incensed with DBSK trio

11/22/2009 03:04:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

The inaugural MAMA awards might have been over just recently, with the TVXQ trio of Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu making an appearance and receiving the "Best Representative for Asia" award on behalf of TVXQ.


But in a interview with SM Entertainment right after MAMA was concluded, a representative said that they had no right to do so:

"The trio had no right to receive the award on behalf of TVXQ. The awards organizer should give the award to a liason on behalf of SM Entertainment instead. This is unacceptable since they had only invited the 3 members."

Junsu, Jaejoong, Yoochun

In response, a MNET representative stated:

"We invited all 5 TVXQ members to the MAMA awards ceremony beforehand. But only the trio responded to our request while the other two did not. We don't see any problems with the trio receiving the award on behalf of the whole group."

And the divide between both camps grows even wider after this.

TVXQ’s heartwarming appearance at the MAMA’s


TVXQ members Youngwoong Jaejoong, Xiah Junsu and Micky Yoochun showed up at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) as promised and delivered a very heartwarming acceptance speech.

On the 21st, TVXQ was awarded the "Best Representative for Asia" award.

Xiah Junsu stated:

"It's been a long time. It's an honor just to be able to attend such a huge event, but being able to receive an award, thank you so much. This award is not for one single member, but because all 5 members have put forth so much effort we are able to receive it. Thank you so much to all of our fans in Asia for allowing us to receive such a huge award."

Micky Yoochun stated:

"I think this is the first time I've wanted to sing so badly. After becoming a singer, I was able to meet such great members, that's why I think we are able to be here. We will work even harder to expand beyond Asia. We hope for even more support than now."

Youngwoong Jaejoong stated:

"I can't be happier because this award is coming directly from the fans of Asia. To our fans who are watching and possibly our two friends who are watching, I wanted to say that I love you."



Although Changmin and Yunho were unable to attend due to SM Entertainment's boycott of the MAMA's, all three members, especially Jaejoong made it clear that TVXQ is still as close as ever.

Missing more two steps before Edison Chen is prepare for comeback

11/22/2009 03:01:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Yesterday Edison Chen appeared in a Taiwan television station to promote for his good friend DJ Tommy's new MP3. He reveals his plans to open a store in Taiwan and denied the rumors of his break up with girlfriend Vincy. He expressed that his relationship with his girlfriend is going very well, but the two have no plans for marriage yet.


Edison reveals that after the Photo Scandal, he was in the United States doing everything himself, no assistant or anything. He said that he was able to find his path in life due to the scandal. He said: "Everything happens for a reason (in english), I already found my reason and have already forgiven myself." He also said that within these two years, he has been doing things, he came up with a trendy brand pathway to move forward and also found his path in life. But, when Reporters asked about Cecilia Cheung becoming pregnant again, he only smiled and did not respond. His manager was besides him and stopped the Media from asking again of questions relating to Cecilia.

Edison expressed that besides opening a new store in Taiwan next year, he will also be investing in 3-4 individual films. He has once took classes on film production, if he cannot find a compatible male lead for the film, he will play it himself. Asked if he is prepared to make a comeback into the entertainment circle? He said that he is not fully prepared to come back yet, there is still 10 steps left to take, he only did 8 of them. Also, he might a chance that he decides to start in the States instead because there is not as much pressure there. He expressed that Hong Kong had a school who invited him to be a guest speaker, he wants to share his experiences with more people, but hopes to first stablize his career. He reveals that recently he has accepted to be the spokesperson for a U.S sportswear brand, there are many other famous sports stars working with him.

G-Dragon and Taeyang live the Korean Dream at MAMA

11/22/2009 03:00:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

Big Bang's powerhouse duo and best friends for life, G-Dragon and Taeyang, took the stage at MAMA to show everyone in the audience exactly what it means to live the Korean Dream.


A perfect concoction of an ostentatious rapper, a silky smooth singer and dancer, and a song deemed unsuitable for minors made for an absolutely incredible stage. This stage marked the very first performance by the dynamic duo and it surely made fans want more! After checking out the performance, many of you guys will most certainly agree.


They also each performed their own songs.

Motorola Crush now available from U.S. Cellular

11/22/2009 02:59:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments



Motorola has announced that its brand new handset, the Crush, is available as of this week from U.S. Cellular. Going for $79.95 after a $50 mail-in rebate on a 2-year contract, Motorola is positioning the Crush as an affordable phone with a high-end design. Having said that, we can’t help but think only Motorola would think placing the lock and power buttons on either side of the earpiece is “high-end”. Having said that, the Crush has the following features: 2.8? 240×400 WQVGA touchscreen display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD support for cards up to 16GB and EV-DO Rev. 0 connectivity. Is anyone going to check this bad boy out, or does your heart yearn for something else?

Jessica Hsuan exposes she's dating a foreigner

11/22/2009 02:58:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Jessica Hsuan was a guest for TVB's <Today's VIP> and exposed that she is currently dating a foreign western boyfriend, she frankly said that their love life is full of happiness. Her boyfriend also accompanied her to record for this show, but he refused to appear in front of the camera. She said: "My first love was at age 18, I thought he'll be my husband! Every time I date, I do hope that that person is my Mr. Right!" In the recent year, she has fell in love with diving, she frankly said that her boyfriend is the "same type" too (also like diving). Asked if she is a person who is daring with love, she said: "I'm afraid of that! I might look strong, but actually I can easily get hurt."

Also, she accepted an interview through the phone afterwards and frankly said that she met her boyfriend outside of the industry 4 years ago, but they only dated for a few months. Asked if she hopes to get marry soon, she smiled: "I'm not that rushed! Most important is the right timing, let me look closely first!"

2PM special stage at MAMA with JYP and Where's Jaebeom (?)

11/22/2009 02:57:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

We reported earlier that 2PM would be putting up a special performance for Jaebeom at MAMA on 21st November.


Well, some were expecting Jaebeom to pop out from somewhere but he didn't. Instead, it was JYP who appeared in the background as the conductor while 2PM performed Heartbeat. Later on, 2PM rounded up their stage with Again and Again. But if you notice clearly, there was an empty spot left in their second performance which was lighted up, clearly indicating that Jaebeom is still very much part of 2PM. Certainly brings back the memories and a lot of "What if...".

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Sneak Out for PDA at NYC Club

11/21/2009 12:13:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments

Thursday's official New Moon afterparty in New York was missing two crucial ingredients: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

While their castmates Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Elisabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed (with boyfriend Paris Latsis) partied at crowded Manhattan club The Box with the likes of Fergie, Ed Westwick, Jessica Szohr and Olivia Palermo, Pattinson and Stewart bailed for a more private night out.

"Rob and Kristen got wind of the scene at The Box from everybody else," a source tells Us. "They decided not to go. They were burnt out from all the media."

Instead, the couple ventured elsewhere.

First, they reunited with castmembers (including Taylor Lautner) at a more intimate, no-press gathering at members-only club Soho House. Pattinson (wearing a baseball cap) and Stewart (in tight jeans and a leather jacket) took "turns in the smoking room," an eyewitness says.

Next, Stewart and Pattinson made a break for it, leaving their colleagues behind. They arrived at another club, Avenue, around 1:30 a.m. and took a table on the mezzanine -- keeping a security guard close by for "more private time" a source says.

Among the small group joining the couple at Avenue was rocker Joan Jett (who Stewart portrays in the film The Runaways). Pattinson -- who is also a musician -- was particularly fond of Avenue's rock-heavy playlist spun by DJ Mike Nouveau. "Robert kind of sang along to the words in the songs he knew," including "Common People" by Pulp, an observer tells Us.

Adds another eyewitness of Pattinson and Stewart: "They sat very close to each other [and] looked very happy together. They chatted together the entire time." Their drinks of choice? Amstel Light for him, Belvedere Vodka for her. When the pair left around 3am, "they were holding hands," an eyewitness says.

It's their second night in a row savoring the Big Apple together.

On Wednesday, following talk show appearances, the pair joined a large group at downtown eatery Gemma. "They were giggling a lot, and sitting very close," an eyewitness tells Us, adding that Pattinson switched places "so he could sit next to Kristen."

New Moon premieres worldwide today. Despite poor reviews, the Twilight sequel has already set box office history, breaking all records for midnight runs with an estimated $26.3 million.

Sinofsky's Windows plan: More data, less testosterone

11/21/2009 12:13:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments

While some have criticized Steven Sinofsky for being tight-lipped, the Windows boss insists that he is being prudent, not secretive.

"Everybody wants to know what's coming and what's next." But, he said, talking too soon, too early is actually a bad thing that just leads to frustration.

"You reacting to some nightly developer build isn't really productive to anybody," Sinofsky said in an interview at this week's Professional Developers Conference.

Sinofsky says that people don't want to show up to a restaurant and watch a potato being peeled and taste it half-cooked. For the same reason, he prefers to not talk about things until they are well, fully baked.

"It's hard to imagine what else you want to see while it's in progress," Sinofsky said. "I don't want to see the daily cuts of a movie. I want to see what the director thought at the end."

As a result, Microsoft didn't show Windows 7 until last year's Professional Developers Conference, just a year before the product was released. That's in sharp contrast to the prior version of Windows, which was first shown as Longhorn back in 2003. It ultimately suffered through numerous delays and significant changes before being released as Vista.

From early indications, Sinofsky would appear to be on to something. While Vista was largely panned by critics and shunned by businesses, Windows 7 has thus far had strong early sales and gotten high marks from reviewers.

It's some of the same philosophy Sinofsky took in his earlier days, when he led development of Microsoft's Office franchise.

"Normal people have stuff to do," he said.

That's also why he doesn't really look for public feedback until the software is largely done.

"We don't want feedback on a screenshot," he said.

Sinofsky shifted from Office to Windows in March 2006 and earlier this year added responsibility for the business side of Windows as well, becoming the unit's president.

He said his philosophy toward Windows really boils down to a single word--responsibility. "There's not another project in software to work on that a billion people use and we take that really, really seriously in the hallways of our dev team," he said.

Sinofsky also isn't one to be swayed by emotional arguments for or against a feature. If you want his attention--show him the numbers. He said he wants feedback, but he wants that feedback to "be based on data and not assertions or opinions or anecdotes."

During his PDC talk on Wednesday, he referred to the other approach as "testosterone-based engineering."

"It turns out we did a lot of things by that method," Sinofsky said. Often times, decisions on which features to include in the next version of a product were made that way. People, Sinofsky said, would basically just ask their friends.

"Let me get this straight," Sinofsky said. "You are going to ask your 10 friends who all go to Fry's and build their own gaming machines and that's going to be the way we decide which features go in the product?"

That, he said, "seems a little homogeneous. It seems a little limited in its reliability."

But these days, Microsoft has a better option, gathering lots and lots of data from real-world use. Quite often, he said, the data will show things that might not be intuitive to Redmond's engineers.

As an example, he showed a graph at the conference that showed the huge variety of graphics resolutions that Windows users were operating at, including a significant number with VGA-resolution displays. Folks in Redmond initially assumed they didn't really need to worry about such low-resolution screens.

True to form, Sinofsky was emphatically silent when my questions drifted toward the future. I asked whether we might see a beta of Internet Explorer 9 at Mix and he literally just sat there silent until I asked the next question.

Later on in the interview, the mere mention of Windows 8 got the same stone-faced glare.

"I won't ask you what's in Windows 8, but can you talk at all (about it)? You mentioned that you are a few weeks into designing IE 9," I said. "Are you a similar amount into Windows 8?"

Silence. More silence.

"I didn't say any of the words--Windows 8--those were all your words," he said. "Next."

Sinofsky did have some interesting things to say when I asked for his take on competitors like Google and Apple.

"You have to take it very seriously," he said of the competitors. "That's always, always true in the software world. In the software world it doesn't take a lot to have a dramatic shift in how people perceive you or how they act. It's just very important no matter what your perceived or real or measured share is at one moment, it doesn't take a lot to change it down the road."

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