Jay Chou's New Album Sold 1 Million Copies in Asia

Source: Mingpao / Translated by: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

Jay Chou's new album "The Era" has sold 1 million copies in Asia so far and he held a celebration dinner yesterday. It's said Show Luo was Taiwan record industry's best selling artiste last quarter, Jay's record company expressed they are unclear about it, but stressed "The Era" sold 120,000 copies in Taiwan, and they didn't exaggerate the number.

Jay would film sequel for "Secret" next year. He is currently looking for actors, he said: "This is a brand new story, so won't find familiar actors to perform." As for his 10 year showbiz career, Jay described it with "very good." He hopes to be like director John Woo, leaving a handprint on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

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Double J Reconciles? Jay Chou: Don't Be Ridiculous

Source: UDN / Translated by: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

Jay Chou's concert ended wonderfully. He explained about inviting ex Jolin Tsai as performing guest: "Thinking that we scared you all, I'm very awesome." But he cleared up that the two are just god friends, asked about whether there is a chance of reconciling again in the future, Jay expressed: "Don't be ridiculous, it has been ten years, but hope this classic moment will live long."

Jay personally invited Jolin on the phone and she accepted generously. They only practiced once in a dance studio near Taipei arena, and practiced the second time before the show. During practice, he disclosed it exceeded more than a song's time, but he expressed: "Not embarrassed during practice, interaction was very natural, nothing ambiguous." As before the show, in order to prevent breaking this surprise, Jolin went to watch a movie in the afternoon first to distract her possibility of attending to Jay's concert.

Jay said: "When finding special guest, she's the most special." The media pointed out lyrics in "Long Time No See" <<好久不見>> has feelings of reconciling, Jay once thought of backing out the plan, but he decided to go for it for the performance: "This time collaborating, everyone doesn't have to play old news tapes, giving you a new scenery to play."

Asked why didn't he kiss Jolin when they were dancing intimately, he expressed it's just a performance, he was blanked out inside his brain, only remembering dance steps, but he used a dance teacher's saying: "Use dancing to 诠释 everything." Double J reuniting again after 6 years, Jay felt Jolin has changed and still at her peaking stage, he also praised Jolin is the model of artistes.

In addition, double J reuniting for concert shocked everyone, fans are happy to see their real reconciliation. As for the poll "You think Double J reconciled?" in Yahoo, 59.1% votes believe "not reconciled, just a stunt for the concert." 33.5% believe "reconciled, announce to the public by collaborating in concert." Jay expressed confessing love and proposing in concert aren't suitable for him.

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Double J Jay & Jolin Reunites, Causing Climax in Taipei Arena

Source: UDN and China Times / Translated by: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

It was Jay Chou's third show for his 'cross generation' concert in Taipei arena, every night he would bring different surprises to the audience. Last night besides singing <<落雨聲>> with Jiang Hui, during encore when singing "Give Me the Time of A Song" <<給我一首歌的時間>>, Jolin Tsai appeared surprisingly as performing guest and danced with Jay. It was also the first time double J performed together since Jolin's concert in 2004.

Jolin suddenly appeared on the stage and sang "Give Me the Time of A Song" <<給我一首歌的時間>>, Jay and his dancers danced behind her. Jolin walked slowly and charmingly to Jay, and danced intimately with him. The two looked at each other affectionately then continued to perform, having a great chemistry. After performing, Jolin left, and Jay said: "It's different, it's different, just have to be different."

It's known Jay personally invited Jolin as performing guest on the phone and she accepted it generously. The two were very cautious about it to prevent the news leaking to the public. They secretly practiced together once then practiced the second time the afternoon before the show time.

As for whether they're reconciling? Jolin's manager Wang Yong Liang replied: "She wants to give everyone a surprise! They're just friends." He said outsiders believe they won't be on the same stage, so she wants to entertain everyone this way. At the end of the concert, Jay asked the audience: "Is it awesome today? It's important to be awesome, today there's a special feeling, don't ask me whether there's any change, because I've been changing."

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Jay Chou Doesn't Wear Underwear In 'Kangxi,' Xiao S Checks It Herself

Jay Chou went to "Kangxi Lai Le" to promote his new album and concert in Taipei arena yesterday. He expressed he doesn't like to wear underwear and that shocked host Xiao S. She stood up immediately and walked to Jay to check. Jay said: "Really don't have it on!" After Xiao S checked, she said: "Really doesn't have it on!" Cai Kang Yong then asked: "You never wear it once every time you come to Kangxi?" Jay said: "No! Don't wear it really!" Jeff Huang next to him also joined the conversation: "I also don't wear it!" Xiao S ignored him: "Forget it!" Then she walked back to her seat.

Jay is cross-ridden with "Wu Kong Mei" Honey Chen Yi Ting lately. Kang Yong asked Jay: "Do you think our show troubled you?" Jeff replied immediately: "You're always the troubling unit." Kang Yong said: "But we didn't ask them to say anything, they said they want to say it." After Kang Yong kept asking, Jay expressed generously that friends often see what people said on Kangxi, but let the past go.

Besides accompanied musically for Xiao S in the show, he also performed magic to her. But after the performance, Xiao S walked back to her seat after she discovered she was tricked. Jay said: "You're supposed to be happy performing magic! It's not relevant to the tricks." Jay expressed again: "I learned some lessons lately, won't dare to randomly perform magic again, must confirm the identity of that person, because I performed to many people earlier! I really don't remember who did I perform to."

Source: China Times / Translated by: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

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Jay Chou Wants To Learn To Fly Like A Superman

Source: Liberty Times
Translated by: KAY

Jay Chou talks about his mentality of the past 10 years in new song "Superman Can't Fly." He accepted an interviw by POPradio and disclosed he wants the superpower of flying the most, so he can avoid being followed by paparazzi. He also said that he is able to see through people's minds. The crew from the radio station took out a brand new set of cartoon poker cards. Unexpectedly, Jay really did predict the cartoon character and number on the card.

When he was reporting on air, he wrongly said 'don't need to wake up in a rush when you're on break' to 'don't wake up when you're on break,' also he misprounced his own name. He said he really doesn't have time to sleep because he has to appear in different shows and programs. Others said he is indeed a superman.

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Jay Chou As A Vampire, 10 Million MV Breaks Record

Source: UDN
Translated by: KAY

Jay Chou spent a lot for new MV "跨時代" and he turned into a charming vampire. The album would be released in Asia in May 18.

Besides inviting little Chiling Lin to be in the MV, Jay specially created a million-worthed piano. The whole MV broke Jay's record of filming a single MV.

Creation and MV filming of "跨時代" invovled different space and time. This song is an inspiration when Jay was filming "Uncle George" MV in 2008. The tower props inspired him all of a sudden. He wanted to start creating a new song and film a new MV.

Within 2.5-hours, the crew finished filming demo and dancing part. To finish music and images in a short amount of time, it's hard not to admire Jay's talent.

Jay disclosed his special piano would be used in his new "Super Era World Tour Concert." In order to prevent leaks of Jay's 10th album "跨時代," the company insisted a simultaneous release in Asia. People who pre-ordered it would receive a set of stickers including images of new album cover and concert poster.

In addition, as for the rumor of Jay filming "Yip Man 3," his company cleared up saying they didn't make any contacts with the team nor with the director.

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Jay Chou Complains His Life Is Like A Prisoner's

Source: Mingpao and UDN

Translated by: KAY

 Jay Chou will release a new album next month. His new single "Super Man Can't Fly" (超人不會飛) is composed by him and it talks about his feelings these 10 years. In the song, Jay teased that he doesn't have any special ability, only wants to make music for his dream. He never thought his songs will become teaching materials of school. His actions, work, albums, and movie, even his car and house are looked upon by everyone.

Jay disclosed through his lyrics that this type of life tired him a lot and he needs space to breathe. But him as the "superman," his tears can't fall. In order to suit with lyrics, Jay built a superman image in his new song's MV. He even found a batman car as props.

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Jay Chou Hopes To Be Good Friends With Jolin Tsai

Source: Singtao
Translated by: KAY@kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

Jay Chou went to a elementary school to promote "Pandamen." Students were very excited because they rarely see idols. They all rushed to the front causing a mess. The principal misread the series as "Bat Superman" when he was introducing. But Jay didn't mind but joked he missed his days in elementary school.

In addition, it's said Jay wants to sign Jolin Tsai to his record company, causing rumors of the two reuniting to pop out again. Jay replied coldly: "Good friends and it's alright."

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Jay Chou Releases A Statement: Didn't Take Devin Wu's Virginity

Although Jay Chou's been denying taking female artiste Devin Wu's virginity, but he vaguely admitted this incident in a TV show, "It would be wrong if I say no."

Jay's record company is very angry and released a statement saying the report is taken out of context. They stressed when Jay was asked about the virginity incident in the show, he replied "It would be wrong, either I replied or not" but not "It would be wrong if I say no." The statement also rebuked the certain media who reported the news never send a reporter to interview. They demand a correction statement from the media, otherwise they will take legal actions.

Source: Mingpao / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment 

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Jay Chou Denies Taking Devin Wu's Virginity

Source: Singtao
Translated by: KAY@kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

Jay Chou made his first public appearance in Taiwan since finished filming "Pandamen." It's said his ex-girlfriend Patty Hou is still a virgin, and Jay said disapprovingly: "It's not like she said that herself, maybe other people made it up."

But his emotions changed when the issue of Taiwanese artiste Devin Wu said she gave her first night to him was brought up. He had a big reaction and complained: "Is she crazy?" He admitted they were in the same company before and he drove her home several times, but denied they dated each other and said she is just exaggerating facts for variety shows.

Asked again about playing bowling with ex-girlfriend Jolin Tsai, Jay said helpless: "They will say we don't get along if we don't contact each other, but now said we reunited when we went to play bowling."

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