Actor and Singer Rain (Jung Ji-hoon), who was back in Korea working on his new album, left Wednesday to participate in the Comic-Con convention in the United States according to his agency, J. Tune Entertainment. Rain left for San Diego to participate in the Comic-Con International from July 23~ 27 at the invitation of Warner Brothers, the distributor of 'Ninja Assassin,' it said and added that he will present the film ``Ninja Assasin'' and take media interviews.

``Warner Brothers also invited producer Joel Silver, director James McTeigue, and leading actress Naomie Harris to promote the film, which will open next year, '' said the agency.

After attending Tony Leung and Carina Lau’s wedding, Li Yapeng and Faye Wong arrived at Thai airport to go back to Hong Kong. When the paparazzi took photos of Li Yan (Li Yapeng and Faye Wong’s daughter, about one year old), Li Yapeng got angry and told them to stop shooting. However, the paparazzi took up the camera again, so Li Yapeng slapped the paparazzi.

Hong Kong Kung Fu superstar Jackie Chan donated an Olympic-themed costume designed by himself for his wax statue in the wax museum Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

The gift was made to show his support for the upcoming Olympics Games, Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao Daily News reported on Wednesday.

Jackie Chan wax statue

Fann Wong admits she has been 'lazy' in planning her marriage next year to her long-time boyfriend, actor Christopher Lee.

But their wedding planner - hairstylist pal David Gan - couldn't wait and kept bugging them to draw up their guest list, so that he could start looking at venues for their big day.

Her success story is unique. The popularity she enjoys at present is the product of sheer hard work, dedication to her craft and simply being herself on and off cam. A member of the maiden batch of GMA-7’s phenomenal reality artista search "StarStruck," Katrina Halili worked her way to the top.

When most wannabes dream of snatching a lead role that will launch them to stardom, Katrina took another route: she made waves as the premiere screen antagonist. Who will forget her colorful portrayal as the main nemesis in "Darna" and "Majika?" She also did very well in the undersea telefantasya "Atlantika." And as prime villainess in the highly successful "Marimar," she really set the screen on fire.

Katrina Halili the cover girl of FHM Philippines for its February 2008 issue

Sexy singing diva E Hyo-lee has been chosen as Korea's most powerful celebrity leading the fashion industry.

The cable channel "Olive" said E Hyo-lee nabbed the number one spot in a recent survey conducted prior to a brand new show hosted by supermodel and actress Byun Jung-soo.

Inspired by his favorite childhood heroes Batman and Spiderman, Taiwan-based singer and songwriter Lee-Hom Wang wants his upcoming concerts to give him an opportunity to become "Music-Man."

Wang announced the theme for his concerts, due to be held on September 19 and 20 at the Taipei Arena, in a press conference on Tuesday.

Taiwanese pop rock band F.I.R. have written four new songs especially for Singapore fans. The songs will debut at their concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Aug 8.

The performance is the trio's first ticketed concert outside Taiwan in four years. Although the group - comprising renowned producer Ian Chen, 37, vocalist Faye Chan, 27, and guitarist Real Huang, 28 - have released four albums and produced numerous radio hits such as Lydia and Our Love, they did not feel they were ready for a live concert, says Chen.

Taeyang, a member of the popular male vocal group Big Bang, has been invited as the opening act at Alicia Keys' upcoming concert in Seoul.

According to Sony BMG Music, Taeyang will be the first Korean artist to make a guest appearance at Alicia Keys' concert, which will be held at the Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on August 7.

The boys of TVXQ (aka DBSK or Tohoshinki in Japan) said goodbye to the girls of SNSD and welcomed Hallyuwood actress Jun Ji-hyun as their new partner and love interest for Samsung’s new Anycall Haptic phone (aka the Instinct outside Korea).

In each of the new CF, a color was given to each TVXQ member to best represent them. Micky YooChun and Changmin were given White as it showed off their toughness, Hero JaeJoong got Blue to show sorrow and loneliness and Xiah JunSu and UKnow YunHo got Pink which focused on their sweet passion and love.

TVXQ member Hero Jaejoong in Samsung’s Haptic phone commercial

Top Korean actor and singer Rain is returning to local and Asian music fans with a fan meeting this coming Sunday.

``Rain will hold the meeting at the Olympic Hall, Olympic Park this Sunday at 3 p.m. and meet his Asian fans. This event will be the start of his comeback here in Korea and other Asian regions,'' J. Tune Entertainment, the 26-year old singer's agency, announced Tuesday.