The Korea Herald

Rain wins suit over unpaid drama fee

Aug 8, 2011

Rain (The Korea Herald)A Seoul court has ordered a TV drama production company to give unpaid appearance fees to Korean singer and actor Rain, court officials said on Monday.The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of JYP Entertainment, Rain's management agency, in a lawsuit against the local
Deva crosses over to progressive metal

Aug 5, 2011

Deva“Between Life and Dreams” Secretion MusicDeva, a quintet band, has released the album “Between Life and Dreams” in Korea. The concept of the album is a combination of female opera vocals and progressive metal. The 11-track album is the band’s debut. The band consists of female opera vocalist Bea
Church a little too macho on new CD

Aug 5, 2011

Eric Church “Chief”EMI Records NashvilleMost country music tough guys balance their snarl with lighter moments. But rising country music star Eric Church swaggers and scowls through his third album, “Chief,” without easing the bare-knuckled attitude with novelty tunes or love ballads.More than ever,
Polly Platt was Hollywood’s ultimate creative muse

Aug 5, 2011

Geez, there was never anyone, and I really mean anyone, who was more fun to talk to about movies than Polly Platt, who died last week at age 72 after a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.She was the ultimate behind-the-scenes figure in Hollywood, the woman who was something of a svengali, mentor and s
So Ji-sub to become first male Vivien model

Aug 4, 2011

So Ji-sub (vivien)A Korean actor is to become the first male model for Vivien, a domestic women’s underwear company.So Ji-sub has through numerous TV dramas and movies built his reputation on an image of masculinity and sincere care for his beloved.“The advertisement barely includes information abou
Charlie Sheen’s ‘Men’ character to get TV funeral?

Aug 3, 2011
Rosie O’Donnell puts laughter at center of new show

Aug 1, 2011
Korean heartthrob Yoo Seung-ho injured in car accident

Jul 29, 2011

Popular Korean actor Yoo Seung-ho was injured in a major car accident Friday in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province while heading to a filming set for the television show he stars in, according to reports.The car that carried Yoo lost control on a highway due to heavy rainfall. After the accident, Yoo was transferred to a hospital in Seoul and was reportedly suffering from fractures around his ey
Seo Tai-ji, E Ji-ah agree to end alimony suit

Jul 29, 2011

Famed Korean singer Seo Tai-ji and actress Lee Ji-ah agreed to end their alimony suit on Friday, ending a six-month legal battle.In a letter of agreement submitted to the Seoul Family Court, the two confirmed that they divorced in the United States in 2006 and said they will no longer question it, Lee’s agency Keyeast said in a statement.There was no money involved in the deal, it added.The agency
Hyun Bin talks about life as a marine

Jul 26, 2011

Korean heartthrob Hyun Bin has contributed to a book on his daily life in the marines, according to reports.In the book titled “I am a Marine,” Hyun is one of the eight writers who portrayed their lives as marines and talked about how their duties have changed them. The photo shows marine Hyun Bin preparing for military training.(Yes24 via Yonhap)The book is drawing public attention, particularly
[Photo] Former S.E.S member Eugene weds actor Ki

Jul 23, 2011

Former S.E.S. member-turned actress Eugene finally tied the knot with TV actor Ki Tae-young Saturday at a church in Gyeonggi Province.Only family members and a small number of close friends were invited.The two showed up at a press conference before heading to the invite-only ceremony.Newly wed couple Eugene (right) and Ki Tae-young poses for press before their wedding ceremony held at a church in
Audition programs captivate Korea

Jul 22, 2011

Popularity of talent contests reflects people’s desire for fair competition, fameTV programs searching for talent among the public have always been around. A KBS program called “Jeonguk Norae Jarang” (Korea Local Music Show) has been on air for more than 30 years, giving prizes to the best singers every week. But these programs were never really popular enough to create a major buzz among the publ
Charlie Sheen gets his ‘Anger Management’

Jul 19, 2011
Beckham baby debuts on Facebook

Jul 18, 2011
Hollywood gloats privately over News Corp. scandal

Jul 13, 2011