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Zhang Ziyi’s topless photos have been heading the Internet headlines since Monday. She was on vacation in Caribbean island of St Barts with her fiance, Israeli billionaire Aviv "Vivi" Nevo when paparazzi from a Los Angeles-based agency took the pictures.

Zhang Ziyi took off her red bikini and rolled down to the bottom as she sunbathed and Nevo even lent her a hand and kissed her butt.

View more of Zhang Ziyi Uncensored Topless Bikini Pictures.

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Miley Cyrus death hoax spreads after her YouTube account is allegedly hacked. Earlier this year, Cyrus’ racy photos scandal dominated the Internet headlines.

On Sunday, the teen star was the victim of a more malicious attack that claimed she had been killed by a drunk driver. This is also the second time this year the rumor of the "Hannah Montana" star death has publicized.

A two-minute video was featured on Cyrus’ "Miley and Mandy Show" YouTube page that opened with the sounds of Cyrus’ sentimental new ballad, "Goodbye," and a somber message from Mandy Jiroux early Sunday morning. The video has since been taken down, but it’s still available on Videogum.com.

The video features a note supposedly from Cyrus’ friend which says, "Hey, guys, this is Mandy and I have some very sad news :( …We’re very hurt to tell everyone this, but Miley died this morning after being hit by a drunk driver. Miley told us if anything ever happened to her, then we should let her fans know before the public…R.I.P. honey, we will miss you so much."

We will miss her. Indeed.

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Edison Chen who becomes notoriously popular after his sex scandal dominated the Internet in February 2008 has refused to return from the United States to testify at a trial.

His refusal has halted the trial of computer technician Sze Ho Chun, 23, as the prosecution said it would have to apply for a higher court’s permission to obtain evidence from Chen in the US. The permission would allow a Hong Kong judge to take evidence from Chen in the US and assess the credibility of the Canadian-born star.

Is this another cowardice act?

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The spectacular 2008 Beijing Olympic fireworks show broadcast to the world in the opening ceremony was prerecorded. It was altered and done digitally in 3D computer graphics, according to several news reports (view the reports here, here and here.)

Lin Miaoke, the lip syncher and Yang Peiyi (inset), the original singer

Meanwhile, the girl in the red dress with the pigtails, called Lin Miaoke, 9, and from a Beijing primary school has become the talk of town after she performed the anthem, a patriotic song called “Hymn to the Motherland”. But, the truth is she just lipped sync. The actual singer was Yang Peiyi, a 7-year-old girl who has buck teeth and is deemed unsuitable to go on air.

Faking it in the opening ceremony will surely bring us to other questions? What about their athletes?

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Miley Cyrus, the 15-year-old star of TV’s Hannah Montana posing provocatively in a bra and panties has hit the Internet yet again.

Though no one from Cyrus’ representative has yet to make a statement, this time, bloggers seem convinced the photos are indeed of the young star, which is in direct contrast to her G-rated image.

She’s yet another star who pledge that she doesn’t believe in sex before marriage.

Do people still believe in celibacy?

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Finally, Edison Chen returned to Hong Kong from the U.S. on Thursday, and made a public apology for his sex scandal. He mentioned he would take an indefinite break from the Hong Kong entertainment industry after fulfilling his outstanding contracts.

Read the full statement:

Today I have come back to Hong Kong to stand before you and account for myself. I have never escaped from my responsibility. During the past few weeks, I have been with my mother and my family and my loved ones to show support and care and at the same time to have them support and care for me.

I admit that most of the photos being circulated on the Internet were taken by me. But these photos are very private and have not been shown to people and are never intended to be shown to anyone. These photos were stolen from me illegally and distributed without my consent.

There is no doubt whoever obtained these photos have them uploaded on the Internet with malicious and deliberate intent. This matter has deteriorated to the extent that society as a whole has been affected by this. In this regard, I am deeply saddened. I would like now to apologize to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this. I would like to apologize to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling. I am sorry. I would like to also apologize to my mother and my father for the pain and suffering I have caused them during the past few weeks. Most importantly, I would like to say sorry to all the people of Hong Kong. I give my apology sincerely to you all, unreservedly and with my heart.

I know young people in Hong Kong look up to many figures in our society. And in this regard, I have failed. I failed as a role model. However, I wish this matter will teach everyone a lesson. To all the young people in our community, let this be a lesson for you all. This is not an example to be set for you.

During my time away, I have made an important decision. I will whole-heartedly fulfill all commitments that I have to date. But after that, I decided to step away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. I have decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul. I will dedicate my time to charity and community work within the next few months. I will be away from Hong Kong entertainment industry indefinitely. There is no time frame.

I have been assisting the police since the first day the photos were published and I will continue to assist them. After this press con., I have obligation to help them with their investigation and hope that this case can end soon as everyone I think has the same wish.

I would like to use this opportunity to thank the police for their hard work on this case. Thank you. I believe everyone’s priority now (and) my priority now is to stop the suffering and pain, for not letting this…we do not want to let this situation become more out of control. We need to protect all the innocents and all the young from matters like this. In this regard, I have instructed my lawyers to do everything possible within the law to protect all the innocents, victims of this case. I believe that a press statement is being issued as we speak on what my lawyers have advised me to do.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for coming here today and listening to what I have to say. I would like to also apologize once again to all the ladies and their families, my family and to everyone in Hong Kong and everyone in our society. I am deeply saddened by this. And I apologize to everyone (who) has to go through this. I would like to also thank you for giving me this opportunity to say what I have wanted to say all along in my heart.

I hope, after today, I can have your forgiveness. With regard to this case, with everything, everything that has happened, I am deeply sorry. I hope you all accept my apology and give me a chance.

Thank you.

Alternatively, you may prefer to read Edison Chen’s statement in Chinese.

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Edison Chen’s sex scandal with Gillian Chung and Cecelia Cheung have been spreading in the Internet for weeks now.

Edison Chen and Gillian Chung

The sex scandal started after pictures were stolen from Edison Chen’s laptop by a technician that was repairing it. It was rumored that there were a total of approximately 1,300 pictures.

The list of women Edison Chen was involved with now includes Bobo Chan Man, Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Gillian Chung Yun-Tung, Joey Yung, Yu Chiu, Vincy Yeung, Yumiko Cheng, Mandy Chen, Rachel Ngan and Candice Chan and maybe more.

What’s your say on this sex scandal?

Learn more about Edison Chen’s Photo Scandal at Wikipedia.

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