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When the movie was presented at the 9th Shanghai International Film Festival in June, at the end of the film the cinema was filled with applause.

"Mission: Impossible 3" Premiered in Beijing on Sunday
The Hollywood blockbuster "Mission: Impossible 3" premiered on Sunday at the 798 Factory, in the famous Dashanzi art district in Beijing.

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Jackie Chan, Sun Li Help South Koreans "Feel China"

One of China's closest neighbors will get a taste of Chinese culture when the "Feel China - South Korea Tour" hits the Olympic Park in Seoul from September 21 to 30.

HK Ent Industry Slams Privacy Violation

Over 100 members of Hong Kong's entertainment industry, including action superstar Jackie Chan, attended a televised event Monday, denouncing the publication of a pop star's photos when she was changing clothes at backstage.

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Benny Chen and Charmaine Sheh Break Up
Hong Kong actor Benny Chan and actress Charmaine Sheh have ended their four-year relationship. The paparazzi snapped photos of Benny Chan getting intimate with younger females in various bars in Shanghai, where he is filming the new TV series "Ghost Stories."

Kidman Hollywood's Highest Paid
Nicole Kidman topped Hollywood's highest-paid actress list in 2006, nudging America's sweetheart Julia Roberts from the top spot for the first time in five years, according to an annual showbiz earnings list.

Zhang Yimou Shrugs off Online Video Pranks
Chinese director Zhang Yimou has laughed off a spate of online video spoofs mocking his blockbusting films.

HK Singer Hacken Lee Marries Former Miss Hong Kong

Hong Kong singer Hacken Lee and former Miss Hong Kong Emily Lo have held their wedding banquet at a luxury hotel, with fellow singers Andy Lau and Alan Tam in attendance.

Kid Rock Angry over Borat Gag
Pamela Anderson's estranged husband Kid Rock was reportedly furious with the star over her appearance in the Borat movie. Anderson, who has filed for divorce from the musician after just four months of marriage, had a cameo role in the hit film as the fictional Kazakh journalist's dream woman.

Halliwell: 'Mel B Stopped Spice Girls Reunion'
Singer Geri Halliwell has blamed Melanie Brown for halting a Spice Girls reunion last year. The Wannabe band were ready to regroup - except for Brown, who is dating Hollywood star Eddie Murphy.

Actress Reveals Sex Tapes
Actress Zhang Yu showed the media Tuesday more than 20 videotapes of her having sex with famous Chinese directors and actors, at a hotpot restaurant in Beijing, The Beijing News reported Wednesday.

Federline Slams Spears
Kevin Federline launched a bitter attack on his estranged wife Britney Spears during a concert on Sunday night - by screaming out "f**k Britney' and giving the finger to the singer.

Clooney is the Sexiest Man Alive
George Clooney has been named the Sexiest Man Alive for the second time by a top US magazine - and the US actor says the announcement will rile friend Brad Pitt.

Carrefour in Pop Song Piracy Suit
Well-known pop duo Yu Quan was in court Tuesday accusing Carrefour, a DVD publisher and a disc duplicating company of producing and selling musical DVDs containing its songs without permission.