Tag Archives: Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan Says Chinese People Need to be Controlled

In another case of open mouth, insert foot, another celebrity has said something controversial this week. First, there was Hulk Hogan admitting that he “totally understood” O.J. Simpson. Now, Jackie Chan, who was born in Hong Kong, stated that the Chinese people “need to be controlled.” I knew this one was not going to go away without an uproar, but maybe Hulk should thank him for taking a bit of the heat off of him! Chan was at a business forum in Hainan, a southern Chinese province, when he made his remarks. He said that he felt perhaps a free … Continue reading →

Star Update: Kimora Simmons’ New Baby, Jackie Chan’s New Movie and John Mayer’s New TV Gig

It took about four months, but Kimora Lee Simmons finally got her wish–she is pregnant with Djimon Hounsou’s baby. The happy couple just announced that they are expecting their first child together. The 33-year-old fashion diva already has two daughters, Ming Lee, 8, and Aoki Lee, 6, with her former hip-hop mogul husband Russell Simmons, whom she officially divorced in 2008. Kimora met Djimon in February 2007 and last summer she announced to the world that she and her hunky boy toy were trying to get pregnant. Apparently, their practicing paid off. JACKIE CHAN’S NEW MOVIE Move over Pat Morita, … Continue reading →

China’s Most Popular Export Milking the Olympics

You don’t need to have in-depth knowledge about China to know how much actor Jackie Chan means to the country. Chan and basketball superstar Yao Ming are China’s golden boys and its most popular exports (along with Mu Shu Pork). Right now all eyes are on Beijing as the Summer Olympic Games enter week two and no surprise, Chan is in the middle of all the action. The Chinese government recruited the movie star as an Olympic ambassador and he has been busy promoting the Chinese culture at various sporting events. “The Forbidden Kingdom” star was also given the honor … Continue reading →

Chris Rock Breaks World Record and Chan Tries to Fix China

It was much more than a night of a million laughs. Just hours ago comedian Chris Rock ended up making more than just a name for himself in the United Kingdom, he made history as well. The 43-year-old funnyman set a new world’s record when he performed in front of the largest U.K. comedy audience ever assembled under one roof. Rock reportedly broke the current record of 10,108 – previously set by British comic Lee Evans in 2005 – when he appeared before a crowd of 15,000 fans at London’s O2 arena. To make sure everything was official, authorities from … Continue reading →

Movies News: Chan’s No Fan and The Rock’s The Man

I was a bit disappointed to read the Yahoo headline that said “Jackie Chan No Fan of ‘Rush Hour’ Series. I love the Rush Hour trilogy! He and Chris Tucker could just keep on making them and I would keep on watching. Jackie said that when he released the original Rush Hour in 1998, he was just testing the U.S. market and really didn’t have high hopes for the film. He may not have had high hopes, but the film went on to earn $141 million at the box office. Jackie said after filming, he felt disappointed and didn’t like … Continue reading →

Chan Banned, Spice Married, and Damon is Money

Jackie Chan Banned! The highly popular Chinese star has seen his current film banned in China. Rush Hour 3 just opened, but the Chinese will not be seeing it. There is a scene in the film in which an organized crime family visits Paris. Of course, I am not talking the Sopranos here, but the Chinese organized crime family known as the Triads. This angered Chinese authorities, but the Film Bureau insists that is not the reason for the ban. They say they are blocking the release of the film for another reason. Apparently, only twenty foreign films can be … Continue reading →

Top 10 Celebrity News Items for the Week of December 4, 2006

The celebrity news you may have missed! 10. Britney Defends Her Ways Britney has released a statement about her recent partying, in which she said she had earned the right to have a little fun. She said it had been two years since she’s been out with friends. I believe it, she’s been pregnant for much of the last two years! But, Brit, maybe you should think about staying home with those two precious boys in lieu of going out so much. Just a thought… 9. Jen and Vin Split Jennice, Vinnifer – whatever you want to call it, as … Continue reading →

Jackie Chan – International Star

If you have ever seen a Jackie Chan movie, you will remember it. That is because when it comes to action movies, Jackie is the man! He uses an acrobatic martial arts fighting style that he combines with use of chairs, lamps, weapons, and sometimes even his co-stars. Having starred almost 100 movies, Jackie is a familiar face all around the world. Jackie was born in Hong Kong in 1954. His youth included rigorous training in music and dance, as well as martial arts. Jackie studied hapkido, tae kwondo, judo, and wing chung. But, after being offered a small acting … Continue reading →