“Jackie Chan dead 2015”

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News of actor Jackie Chan’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the January 2015 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his roles in Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour or Police Story is alive and well.

Jackie Chan death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Thursday after a ‘R.I.P. Jackie Chan’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the actor’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (January 01, 2015), our beloved actor Jackie Chan passed away. Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954 in Hong Kong. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 60-year-old actor was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Jackie Chan's stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (74%) of respondents think those Jackie Chan death rumors are not funny anymore.

Jackie Chan Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Friday (January 02) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Jackie Chan is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.Jackie Chan Sexiest Actor Alive
 Jackie Chan, 60, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Actor Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its January 2015 issue out this week.

For the second year in a row 2014 and 2015

The magazine has released its annual list of the 100 men who made history hotter, and the honors go to exactly who you thought they would (if you keep up with celebrity news): Jackie Chan, the actor best known for his roles in Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour or Police Story. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot men for the number one spot! And we can't say we disagree!

Twitter Frenzy

Within minutes of Jackie Chan being announced as this year’s winner, it had become the top trending topic on Twitter:

“He is unquestionably handsome, he’s been smartly building his career on more than his looks,” wrote one fan.

“Jackie Chan being named THE Sexiest Man Alive makes his girlfriend the luckiest Woman Alive?” joked another one.

The major upside of the award is that the actor will be getting plenty of press for the next few weeks. So what do you say? Do you think Jackie Chan is the Sexiest Actor Alive? And if not, who gets your vote?

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Six essentials for creating a lasting love... all by yourself

The power is yours. Whether your relationship simply needs some fine-tuning or whether it is in serious trouble, you will be amazed at how much relationship-healing you can do all by yourself.
And if you are not in a relationship, there are many ways of approaching potential mates in a new and welcoming manner. Here are just six of the many suggestions from The Feel the Fear Guide to Lasting Love to get you started:

1) Expand the purpose of your relationship

As I see it, a relationship has two important purposes - a Practical Purpose and a Higher Purpose. The Practical Purpose of a relationship is simply to have someone with whom to share our lives. Traveling the road together can be a joyous experience. But sometimes problems with money, sex, children, work and the like can make the journey together very difficult. It is for this reason that we need to have a Higher Purpose.
The Higher Purpose of a relationship is learning how to become a more loving person - despite what problems come up. It is our using all the problems as a vehicle for seeing what we need to work on within ourselves to keep love in our heart.

Too often, we blame our mate instead of realizing that this is a great time for learning and growing. As we blame our mate, anger and resentment build. If, however, we focus on the Higher Purpose, that of becoming a more loving person, the outcome can be very different.
Problems can become a plus instead of a minus. We learn, we grow, we are filled with creativity, we take responsibility, we feel strong and our love for our mate grows. There is no question that it is through our Higher Purpose that we ultimately experience the exquisite beauty of real love.

2) Pick up the mirror instead of the magnifying glass 

What does that mean? The magnifying glass represents our symbolically pointing a finger and blaming our mates for our unhappiness. Not good! The mirror represents our looking inward and taking responsibility not only for our actions but also for our REACTIONS to what is going on in the relationship.
The mirror is self-awareness, and self-awareness is the first step toward positive change.
An example:

***The magnifying glass: I am angry because he/she is taking time away from me to spend time with his/her friends.

***The mirror: Is my life so limited that I can't function without him/her for a few hours? It's time for me to take responsibility to create more balance In my life so that I don't feel empty and needy when he/she is not around.

3) Handle the neediness

Neediness is an emotion created by fear and is therefore one of the prime destroyers of love. It stands to reason that if we are feeling needy, consciously or unconsciously, we are always trying to manipulate our mate with the desperate hope that they will make us feel whole.
Neediness causes us to protect ourselves at the expense of our mate, to close our hearts, to judge our mates and blame them for our unhappiness, to become angry, resentful and defensive. Not a pretty picture!
We can handle the neediness by building a rich life for ourselves that involves our commitment to family, friends, career, volunteering, and so on. This allows us to be "safely vulnerable" always knowing, that no matter what happens in our relationship, our life is full and we have much to contribute to this world.
In this way, our neediness disappears. And our ability to open our heart to love without fear increases dramatically. We become a magnet to all that is good in this world...and that includes a truly wonderful relationship.

4) Radiate a positive and loving energy

Science is proving that feelings are contagious. This means that if you think and act lovingly, your partner will actually "catch" that loving energy. You become a model that evokes love in your mate. And the whole nature of the relationship begins to move in the direction of love.
Of course, the opposite is true as well. If you think and act un-lovingly, your partner will "catch" that un-loving energy. You become a model that evokes conflict in your mate. And you know where conflict leads...often to the end of the relationship.
Bottom line: If you are feeling resentful, negative, disdainful and the like with your mate, work on changing your energy to one of love, appreciation, and caring. It can make all the difference in the world.

5) Become the mate you want your mate to be

First make a list of all the characteristics you want your mate to have. It could look like this: loving, thoughtful, warm, considerate, caring, appreciative, romantic, generous. Now for the big challenge...pick up the mirror and begin developing these qualities in yourself.
You may be someone who resists this challenge. But how can we ask our mates to be something we have been unwilling to be ourselves? Also, as you just learned, loving behavior is contagious.
Just incorporating all these loving qualities within our own being can dramatically alter the thoughts and actions of our mate. Also, remember the Higher Purpose of your relationship...and that is to become a more loving person. This is a perfect opportunity to do so.

6) Validate your mate

We have to learn to notice and openly express thanks for the beautiful things our mate does for us. (And if you can't find anything to thank him/her for, then why are you there?) It makes our mate feel so good when we let him/her know the things we appreciate about him/her. And it encourages him/her to continue doing beautiful things.

Remember that every relationship has its good and every relationship has its bad. By focusing on the bad, we starve. By focusing on the good, we thrive...allowing us to creatively and lovingly deal with the bad.
So begin right now by appreciating all that your mate does in your life. Don't let another day pass before you say "Thank you for being in my life. I love you." Say it today...and say it often. It may take time to push through any resistance you may be feeling, but keep pushing. Eventually you will get yourself on the side of love.

Yes, the power is yours. No matter what the state of your relationship, it offers you an incredible opportunity for learning and growing. It is definitely worth all the effort you put into it.
Why? A loving relationship feels sublime and brings you great joy; it makes life sweeter and easier. You delight in your ability to give to your mate; you feel abundant as you take in the love that he/she gives to you. Just sharing the journey with someone you love...it doesn't get any better than that.
Now remember your challenge: See if you can apply the essence of these tools to everyone in your life. Practice, practice, practice...and watch how slowly, but surely, they help you lovingly connect with the entire world around you. Magic!

Note: While this article deals with finding and maintaining a beautiful relationship with your mate, it also contains the essence of creating beautiful connections in all areas of your life...your work, your friends, your family...and so on. Here's your challenge: Pull out the essence of the following six essentials and apply them to everyone in your life. As you do this, watch how they help you touch with love the entire world around you.

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The possession of child pornography illegal.

Japan has finally fallen into line with other developed countries and has made the possession of child pornography illegal.

The upper house of parliament overwhelmingly voted in favour of a bill revising the laws under which only the production and distribution of child pornography were banned.

The legislation cleared the lower house earlier this month, after campaigners had long urged Japan to toughen its stance on child pornography.

The new legislation bans possession of photographs and videos depicting real children aged below 18 it does not include drawings

The law says anyone who "possesses child pornography for the purpose of satisfying his/her sexual interest" faces being punished with imprisonment of up to one year, or a fine of up to one million yen (about R105 600).

In order to encourage the disposal of material, the penalties will be delayed for one year after the revised law comes into action, which is expected possibly in July.

The law excludes "manga" comics, "anime" video and computer-generated graphics, following calls to protect freedom of expression.

Japan was the only member of the G7 group of industrialised nations in which the possession of child porn remained legal. It is banned and subject to penalties in more than 70 countries.

Japan has a large pornography industry

Japan has a large pornography industry, and visitors to the country note the ubiquity of sexual imagery and the huge volume of material available.

While it is unusual to see people openly reading paedophilic manga in public, mainstream comics read by commuters sometimes contain sexualised images that many Westerners find unpalatable.

Despite calls for manga imagery to be included in the new rules, there was strong resistance from manga artists, free-speech advocates and publishers, who said it would impinge on freedom of expression and allow authorities to make arbitrary decisions about art.

Strong societal memories of the strict state censorship in the run-up to Japan's disastrous entry into World War II, play into such debates, with dissenters warning of the danger of allowing the government to control the press.

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Bilingirl has plenty to teach you

 

Chika Yoshida, aka Bilingirl, wears many hats. She teaches English, sings, dances and makes costumes. She could be dressed up as Malificent with horns sticking out of her head, have her face painted white and talk in a squeaky voice like comedian duo Nippon Elekitel Rengo or be singing songs from the animation “Frozen” all the while teaching English phrases and conversation on YouTube.

Yoshida is a Japanese-English bilingual YouTube celebrity whose videos have been constructed entirely by herself  everything from coming up with content ideas to choosing, sometimes even making, costumes, to editing the videos.

“People think that YouTube is easy money and some may be considering it as a simple side-job. But it isn’t that easy,” Yoshida tells The Japan Times. “The YouTubers you see today have been doing it almost every day for years you have to be that dedicated. For many of us, it started out as a hobby, something that was for fun, which then eventually took shape.”

For Yoshida, Bilingirl started in 2011 when her friend asked her to look over her English resume. Yoshida, who lived in the U.S. for 16 years, noticed that her friend had trouble distinguishing between the use of “a” and “the” so she thought it might be interesting to create a video to teach the difference.
What started out as a sort of video version of a selfie, with Yoshida filming herself speaking into the camera, turned into a major creative project for the 29-year-old.

Her YouTube channel began with zero views, she recalls with a laugh. But after about six months, she realized that there was clearly demand for the videos she was creating, since she had attracted a large number of followers who were not members of her family or her friends.

At that time, Yoshida was a company employee for an American firm in Japan, working as a business consultant on system-related projects for financial institutions. She worked on the videos before or after work, and on weekends.

But a year ago, she decided that the creativity behind making videos was far more appealing than her company job.
“I decided to quit when I realized that I felt I was wasting time at work. I wanted to do something creative and I had found a job that suited me better,” Yoshida says. “I wanted to devote myself 100 percent to Bilingirl.”

Her dedication has paid off  various companies noticed the potential of her videos to reach a wide audience and she has since taken part in collaborations with Turkish Airlines and Kao Corp., Japan’s largest bath- and shower-products manufacturer.

Yoshida’s videos take viewers on journeys, be it to her apartment, the local MacDonald’s or literally across the world to Seattle, Australia or Turkey.

One of her most recent videos documents a trip to Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka, where she shares her childhood dream by teaching viewers the phrase, “Ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to swim with dolphins.”

Yoshida says she gets her ideas from daily life through conversations with her friends, her followers on twitter or just seasonal topics that she happens across.
“I’ve never had any trouble coming up with ideas  they just come to me naturally,” she explains.
Although born in Japan, Yoshida moved to the U.S. with her family when she was in the first year of elementary school. She lived there for 16 years and attended a U.S. college. Like many so-called returnees, she says she was told that she was “Japanese-like” while living in the states, and “American-like” when she moved back to Japan.

“I ended up thinking it didn’t matter (whether people thought I was more Japanese or American),” she says. “I am who I am.”
In January, she launched a new YouTube channel called Japanagos, where she introduces Japanese language and culture to foreigners. Short clips include those on how to make New Year’s ozoni (soup with mochi rice cakes and vegetables), how to pray at a Shinto shrine and a visit to the Yokohama fireworks while wearing yukata (summer kimono).

“There is so much that I still don’t know about Japan and I want to share what I learn  its culture and history,” Yoshida says. “I hope that eventually, people outside of Japan will see my channel as an ‘entrance’ to Japan.”
As Bilingirl, Yoshida has posted 240 lessons and her channel has well over 320,000 subscribers. She says she has no concrete plans for the future except that she wants to keep on doing what she has been doing, focusing in particular on Japanagos next year.

She does also say, however, that she is interested in trying other media. Already familiar with this newspaper as a columnist in the weekly The Japan Times ST, Yoshida is open to the idea of writing a book. But, despite her YouTube status, she has no intention of becoming a TV personality.

“I actually don’t like the filming part that much. What I love to do is to create things from scratch, and I really enjoy the editing process  watching it take shape,” she says. “Deep down, the message that I want to get out there goes beyond teaching English. It is about having the motivation to do what you want to do.”

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Jang Hyuk, Cha Ye-ryun named best dressed at Herald Donga awards 2014

Actor Jang Hyuk and actress Cha Ye-ryun were named the best dressed at the 2014 Herald Donga Lifestyle Awards on Tuesday.

“It’s my first time receiving the best dressed award,” said Jang at the award ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. Jang gained huge popularity when he appeared in the reality entertainment show “Real Men” in which eight male celebrities experience life in the army. His comedic role in the TV drama “Fated to Love You” received praise from fans and viewers.

Cha, a former model, was also named best dressed of the year. She has been noted for her style choices and appeared on fashion channels to introduce her fashion items. “The award is like a gift given to me as a year-end present,” she said.

The annual Herald Donga Lifestyle Awards was organized by Herald Donga of the cable TV channel Beyond Donga and Herald Corp. It was sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The award recognizes celebrities, companies and designers whose achievements have impacted others’ lifestyles.

Actor Park Seo-jun (left) and actress Kang So-ra pose for the media after receiving the best style of the year award at the Herald Donga Lifestyle Awards.

More celebrities were recognized for their stunning styles. Actor Park Seo-jun and actress Kang So-ra were named the best styles of the year. Actor Choi Sung-jun, actress Kim Sae-ron and singer Park Bo-ram were named the style icons of the year.

Samsung Electronics, one of the largest mobile phone manufacturers, was given the lifestyle grand prize by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the third consecutive year for its Galaxy Note 4, released in September.

“It’s an honor to receive the big award. I think it recognized our effort to meet people’s needs for improving their lifestyle with our products and technology,” said Baek Soo-ha, executive director of Samsung Electronics.

The lifestyle award by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of the promotion of pop culture went to a show production agency HB Entertainment, whose drama creations such as “My Love from the Star” and “My Daughter Seo-young” gained huge popularity in Korea and overseas this year.

Designers were also awarded for their creative designs in accessory and clothes. Womenswear designer Lee Suk-tae of Kaal E. Suktae received the Seoul mayor’s award for his contribution to nurturing young designers.

 Bag designer Kim Yoo-hwa and menswear designer Kang Dong-jun also received the Herald Donga award for their unique designs.

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Top 10 celebrity couples in South Korea 2013

A growing number of South Korean celebrities have been meeting their soul mates within the entertainment industry, heralding a boom of star couples. Against this backdrop, The Korea Herald has summed up the top 10 celebrity couples that draw keen attention from fans in Korea and elsewhere.

1. Lee Byung-hun & Lee Min-jung 

Actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung are tying the knot in August. Breaking up after a brief relationship in 2006, they reunited and have been together since last year.

Lee Byung-hun is best known for movies such as “Joint Security Area,” “A Bittersweet Life” and “Gwanghae.” He recently starred in “Red 2” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” alongside Hollywood actors. Lee is also the first Asian to place his hand and footprint in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, along with actor Ahn Sung-gi.

Actress Lee Min-jung gained popularity from the drama “Boys Over Flowers” and the film “Wonderful Radio.” She recently acted as a politician in the drama “All About My Romance.”

2. Han Hye-jin & Ki Sung-yueng


Actress Han Hye-jin and Swansea City football player Ki Sung-yueng are engaged, becoming newlyweds in July. The couple has been dating since earlier this year when they met on TV show SBS “Healing Camp” as host and guest. Ki is eight years younger than Han.

Han Hye-jin, who starred in several dramas and movies, has long hosted “Healing Camp” with comedian Lee Kyung-kyu and Kim Jae-dong. She will move to the U.K. after marriage while continuing her acting career.

Ki Sung-yueng currently plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Swansea City and for the South Korean national team. Ki transferred to Swansea City last year after playing for FC Seoul and Celtic.

3. Seo Tai-ji & Lee Eun-sung


The legendary musician Seo Tai-ji is marrying actress Lee Eun-sung soon. They met each other first in 2008 when Lee appeared in a music video for Seo’s eighth album, “Bermuda Triangle.” After remaining as friends for a year, the couple began dating in 2009, overcoming the 16-year age difference. They are already living together with Seo’s parents. This is Seo’s second marriage after a divorce with actress Lee Ji-ah in 2006. No concrete plans for the wedding ceremony have yet been announced.

Seo Tai-ji was the leader of Seo Tai-ji and Boys, the first modern band that sparked a new music trend in the early 1990s. After the team broke up in 1996, Seo flew to the U.S. and released his own albums from time to time. He is now living in Korea.

Lee Eun-sung appeared in several dramas and movies such as “Sharp” and the film “Take Off.” Lee’s acting career has been inactive since 2009.

4. Baek Ji-young & Jang Suk-won


Singer Baek Ji-young recently married actor Jang Suk-won on June 2 after dating for more than three years. Jang is nine years younger than Baek. The couple is expecting their first child this coming fall.

Baek Ji-young, who debuted in 1999, explored a broad range of music from ballad to Latin-style dance music. Baek is considered one of the most popular female dance artists. She has been featured as a music coach on cable channel Mnet’s “Voice Korea,” a singing talent competition show.

Jung Suk-won has appeared in several television series including “Rooftop Prince” and “Haeundae Lovers.” He is currently in the midst of filming “N.L.L -- Battle of Yeonpyeong,” a movie based on the true story of the battle of Yeonpyeongdo Island.

5. Shin Hyun-joon


Actor Shin Hyun-joon just tied the knot with a Korean-American woman 12 years his junior last month. His wife is currently studying for a Ph.D. in music in the U.S. According to Shin, he ran into her on the street and fell in love at first sight.

Shin, who debuted in the film “General’s Son” in 1990, has broadened his acting career through diverse roles in films such as “The Ginko Bed,” “Barefoot Ki-bong” and “Marrying the Mafia.” Shin also hosts KBS2’s entertainment news show “Entertainment Relay.”

6. Sun-ye


Wonder Girls leader Sun-ye married Korean-Canadian missionary James Park in January this year. It marked the first case in which a South Korean idol got married while maintaining an active career.

The couple met during a missionary trip to Haiti in 2011. After the wedding, Sun-ye moved to Canada where her husband’s family lives. She is expecting her first child soon. The couple is briefly visiting Korea now.

Sun-ye was originally scouted by JYP Entertainment through the TV show “Park Jin-young’s 99% Challenge” in 2001. After several years of training, she debuted as a member of Wonder Girls, a five-girl pop group.

Having many hit songs including “Tell Me” and “Nobody,” the group released a single album in the U.S. and made the Billboard Hot 100. Sun-ye has not officially left Wonder Girls but it is unclear whether the idol group will be back.

7. Haha & Byul


Entertainer Haha and singer Byul joined hands in matrimony last year after an eight-month relationship. Originally friends, they gradually became closer through Haha’s consistent efforts. The couple is expecting a child due this summer.

Haha, who originally debuted in a hip-hop group, challenged other fields such as entertainment shows and sitcoms. He is currently one of the main characters of “Infinite Challenge,” a popular entertainment show.

Byul is a ballad singer who debuted in 2002. She had several music collaborations with other singers including Rain and Na Yoon-kwon.

8. Jun Ji-hyun


Actress Jun Ji-hyun married an old friend in 2012. The couple were neighbors before officially dating. Her husband, Choi Jun-hyuk, is a banker whose grandmother is renowned hanbok designer Lee Young-hee.

Jun gained popularity throughout Korea and Asia with megahit rom-com flick “My Sassy Girl.” After several movies, she jumped to Hollywood and took the lead role in “Blood: The Last Vampire.” Her most recent film was “The Berlin File,” a spy thriller directed by Ryu Seung-wan.

9. Jung Jun-ho & Lee Ha-jung


Actor Jung Jun-ho married anchorwoman Lee Ha-jung in 2011. They met in 2010 when Lee interviewed Jung on the set of his drama, “Queen of Reversals.”

Jung has been active in dramas such as “Iris” and “The Last Scandal of My Life.” He also appeared in many movies like “My Boss, My Father” and “The Siren.” He also organized “Love Food Car,” a volunteer organization which prepares free meals for the unprivileged.

Lee Ha-jung is currently an anchorwoman for a cable TV channel, hosting a current news program.

10. Jang Dong-gun & Ko So-young


Top star couple Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young tied the knot in 2010 after a two-year relationship. They have been friends since they met on the set of “Love Wind Love Song” in 1999. The couple has a 4-year-old son.

Actor Jang Dong-gun has been a major star since the late 1990s. Starring in movies such as “Friend” and “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War,” Jang also appeared in foreign films including “Dangerous Liaisons” and “The Warrior’s Way.” His most recent appearance was in “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” a romantic comedy drama about 40-year-old men finding their true loves.

Actress Ko So-young had her big break with “Beat,” starring with actor Jung Woo-sung in 1997. Ko has been inactive since the movie “Project Makeover” in 2007. She has been keeping up public appearances through commercials and the fashion business.

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