More than a year after their last performance on stage, popular Mandopop trio S.H.E finally performed together again at the Zhejiang Satellite TV concert on 30 December.
The three-member group, made up of Selina, Hebe and Ella, performed several of their hit songs, including “Flowers Have Blossomed”, “Genesis” and “SHERO”.
Posted: Saturday September 21, 2013 @ 12:54 p.m. PST
The Singapore Hit Awards (SHA), which honours the greatest talents in Mandopop, is back.
Veteran singers like Jay Chou, JJ Lin as well as Penny Tai, lead this year’s SHA nominees list with a cool six nominations each.
Taiwan singer Jolin Tsai and pop trio S.H.E. trail close behind with four nominations each.
But it seems relative newcomers are getting their shot as well.
Singapore’s Serene Koong and vocal group MICapella both managed to snag two nominations.
Other notable nominees at this year’s SHA include Power Station, Super Junior M, and Tanya Chua.
Music professionals and media veterans will decide who wins the ten professional awards such as Album of the Year and Best Male Vocalist.
However, it’s the fans who will choose who wins the popularity awards like Most Popular Band/Group and Most Popular Female Artiste, by voting via SMS from Monday.
This year’s SHA will be held at the newly-renovated Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, at 7.30pm on November 22.
SHA steps out
The SHA will be made available to audiences in over twenty cities in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Holland, United States of America and Canada, for the first time this year.
Representatives from the media in these countries will get to pick the recipient of the new Global Eminence Award.
Mandopop fans around the world will also be able to watch the SHA through MediaCorp’s xinmsn and Toggle online platforms.
Why go global?
“Mandarin artistes and songwriters have held their own against the unrelenting Korean pop wave and emerged better and stronger with albums that appeal to a worldwide audience,” explained Y.E.S. 93.3FM Assistant Programme Director Cruz Teng, who heads the team organising this year’s SHA.
“With the Chinese population growing in major cities around the world, it is only apt that we join hands to celebrate Chinese music, wherever we may be.”
– CNA/ha
Jay Chou (left), Penny Tai (centre) and JJ Lin (right) all have six nominations at this year’s Singapore Hit Awards.
S.H.E. member Ella Chen was stabbed in the chest with a pen by a “lunatic” while shopping in Paris alone.
Newly-married Ella is in Paris, accompanying her husband Alvin Lai who is on a business trip, after she completed the promotional activities for her new album in Taiwan.
On Tuesday afternoon, Ella was enjoying some alone time at a café in Paris and shared photos on her Facebook with her fans. The 30-year-old then revealed that she met with a “lunatic who stabbed me on my right chest with her pen after I refused to get interviewed or sign for something.” The singer also added that “the person drew on my left arm after stabbing me. It’s really too much!”
Fans flocked to Ella’s microblog to remind her to be careful and asked if she was hurt. The singer then posted a short entry, “Being alone, be careful!”
Upon returning to the hotel at night, the singer replied to her concerned fans, expressing that “I am fine, and is waiting for my husband Alvin Lai to have dinner after work.”
In other related news, Ella thrilled her fans in Paris when she agreed to have photographs taken with them. Fans who met her praised her for her good skin which made the singer very happy.
Ella thrilled her fans in Paris when she agreed to have photographs taken with them. Fans who met her praised her for her good skin which made the singer very happy. Story & Photo Credit: Xinmsn
Singapore singer, JJ Lin, failed to get any nominations for this year’s Taiwan Golden Melody Awards, leading many to question the ceremony’s credibility.
JJ expressed his disappointment at not receiving a nomination on his microblog yesterday. The singer added that he “respects the judges’ decisions” and believed that “it is more important if everyone accepts my music.”
“There’s no need to console me [for not getting nominated] because I know I still have a long way, and many more good songs to write. I believe that in the music scene, good music will be the music that can be accepted by everyone,” the 31-year-old continued in the post on his microblog.
JJ’s statement received support from netizens and the singer’s “goddess”, S.H.E. member Hebe Tien reposted his message for the first time, adding that JJ is “very good! I acknowledge your work!”
This caused a buzz on the Internet as netizens urged the pair to “get together” and joked with JJ that “Hebe’s encouragement is better than received a Golden Melody Award.”
Fellow S.H.E. member, JJ’s good friend Ella Chen even teased the singer, “This time round, you are on cloud nine!!”
The couple’s engagement party in Ping Tung was attended by more than 600 guests
S.H.E. member Ella Chen’s engagement party took place in her hometown, Ping Tung yesterday with over 600 relatives and friends present. The party reached a climax when the couple shared a kiss after the party goers failed to make them drunk.
The morning started with a traditional wedding ceremony which saw Ella’s father on the verge of tears while Ella cried when praying for her grandfather who passed away two years ago.
The couple exchanged wedding vows an hour later after which the two families joined to take a group photo together.
The couple made their way to the restaurant, which was done up in the theme, “Raise the Red Lantern” for the engagement party. Ella wore a bright red cheongsam and arrived at the party in a traditional sedan.
The party guests received a set of soya sauce with the couple’s cartoon characters printed on it as a souvenir from the engagement party. The simple gift symbolizes the couple’s wish to lead a simple life together.
Though fellow S.H.E. members Selina and Hebe did not attend the engagement party yesterday, the duo promised to attend the wedding on May 5 in Taipei. Ella’s good friend, Aya attended the engagement party yesterday as she is unable to attend the wedding in May.
The singer has earned in millions from endorsement deals in the first four months of this year
S.H.E’s Hebe Tien is in no hurry for love.
Not even with her mum chasing her to walk down the aisle like fellow band mates Selina Jen and Ella Chen. Selina is blissfully married, while Ella will tie the knot later this month.
Not surprising since the singer has chalked up NT$88million ($3.78 million) from her endorsements deals since the start of the year.
At a press conference for a mobile phone that she endorses, Hebe confessed that she is addicted to her mobile phone. The singer shared that she is addicted to mobile phone games and that she would spend all her free time playing them.
When asked if she would be worried that she would be seen using mobile phones from rival brands, the singer replied confidently, “No, I only have one number so such an incident will never happen”.
With her packed schedule, Hebe shared that she will not be able to attend Ella’s engagement banquet in Pingtung on Apr 15. However, she will be attending the engagement ceremony which will be held on Apr 22.
The singer promised to wear the sexy bridemaid’s outfit which Ella had specially prepared for her. Hebe added that although she is nervous wearing the sexy outfit, she will do so for Ella as they are best of friends.
The singer has been working hard this year to earn her wedding dowry.
“This must be a good sign from God telling me that I will have twins!” S.H.E. member Ella Chen exclaimed after seeing a picture of an egg with two yolks. Ella had attended a charity event in Taiwan which showcased her photography works yesterday.
According to Taiwanese media, Ella will be tying the knot with her fiancé Alvin Lai this May. Ever since the Lunar New Year, the singer had been working hard to earn her wedding dowry by taking up various endorsement deals. Dubbed as the highest earning bride-to-be of 2012, Ella has reportedly earned up to NT$10 million (SGD $3 million) from her endorsements which has included sports products, accessories, make-up, beverage and medicine.
Ella added that her maternal family has a history of giving birth to twins. The singer jokingly said that being pregnant is really tough and hoped that she could settle it at one go by having twins.
The singer also expressed that she is not in a hurry to start a family after marriage. She claims that she only wants to start planning to have kids two years after the wedding.
Taiwan pop trio S.H.E.’s Selina Jen revealed Tuesday at a publicity event that S.H.E. will reunite and release their new album in the later part of the year, reported Taiwan media.
Although she still has to wear special protective clothing because of her injuries, and could not remain on her feet for long periods of time, Jen said she is recovering well and appeared to be in high spirits during the event.
“We are now collecting songs for our new album. I’ll push the company [to hurry].
“I’ll pressure them, because they don’t dare to put too much pressure on me,” said Jen with a laugh.
Jen’s group mates Hebe Tien and Ella Chen have all embarked on solo careers, after Jen suffered serious burns in a filming accident two years ago and was forced to take a long break from showbiz.
According to Jen, work on the pop trio’s new album will begin once Chen concludes the promotional activities for her new solo album.
“The three of us have now all released a solo album each,” said Jen.
“I am looking forward to see what changes will occur when we get back together to release an album as a group once more.”
The singer is on the road to recovery but mental scars still linger.
It has been more than one year since S.H.E member Selina Jen suffered from third-degree burns, after an accident occurred on the set of now-axed drama I Have a Date with Spring back in 2010.
While she’s on the road to recovery, scoring her first solo endorsement since the accident, Selina has yet to forget what had happened.
At the press conference to announce her endorsement of a beauty product, Selina joked nervously, “I’m so nervous, [because] there are so many people. Who are you trying to scare?”. The 31-year-old, clad in a knee-length white dress with long sleeves, later continued her interview while sitting down, because she is unable to stand for a long time.
When asked if she had forgiven Chen Ming Zhang, the director of I Have a Date with Spring, who had asked her to film the explosion scene without using a stunt double, Selina began to tear.
The singer did not say if she had “forgiven” the director, but told reporters that she had spoken to her husband Richard Chang about it a few days ago. Richard told her that a professional actress would not reject a director’s request.
“Richard kept comforting me, telling me he’d do the same (not use a stunt double) if it’s him. However, I feel that everyone should protect themselves,” Selina said. A staff member with Selina later expressed that it is too difficult for Selina “to forgive” now.
Selina’s record label HIM International had said that the director and stunt director had assured Selina all will be well when she voiced her concerns before the shoot.
HIM International added that Selina’s psychiatrist encouraged her to face up to her fears and hoped that the singer could heal her mental scars through crying.
Selina Jen After Being Burned. Photo Credit: Asian BiteSelina Jen (S.H.E).Selina Jen. Photo Credit: Jpop Asia
Chinese fans of Taiwanese singing trio S.H.E recently noticed that one hospital in China had misused their idols’ portraits, which were seen on posters promoting treatment for impotency.
The photo on the widely distributed 2012 calendar depicted the three members — Selina Jen, Hebe Tien and Ella Chen — with Ella in the middle, holding onto a plush toy.
Accompanying the photo was a caption which read: Painless abortion, gynaecology, impotency and genitals corrective surgery.
Judging from the caption and photo placement, members of the public were easily misled with the impression that S.H.E members are the hospital’s spokespersons.
As Hebe sported a short haircut in the photo, it is believed that the picture was taken during S.H.E’s album promotion in 2008 for S.H.E FM Station.
After the group’s fans discovered what happened, they chided the institution for ruining S.H.E’s image and being unethical, adding that the hospital should be punished by law.
The group’s record label HIM International commented on the report and said, “We’ll look into this, so as to find an effective solution to prevent such incidents from happening again in future.”
