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Jackie Chan's Son Arrested In Drugs Bust
Jackie Chan's son was arrested in a drugs bust. Jaycee Chan, 32, and his actor friend Kai Ko, 23, were detained by police last Thursday (14.08.14) after more than 3.5oz of marijuana was discovered at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 August 2014
Jackie Chan's Son Arrested In Beijing For Drug Charges
Jackie Chan may have had a crime free career, but that cannot be said about his actor son Jacyee Chan as he was recently arrested in Beijing for drug charges, and later confessed to smoking...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2014
Jackie Chan Blasts Violence In Movies
Jackie Chan doesn't want violence or ''dirty comedy'' in his movies.The 'Around the World in 80 Days' actor considers the films he directs to be like his children, and he has a very strict set...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2014
Jackie Chan Saddened By Robin Williams' Death
Jackie Chan says the death of Robin Williams is like losing his ''best friend''.Chan never got the opportunity to work with Williams, but was a huge fan of the 'Good Will Hunting' star and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 August 2014
John Cusack And Adrien Brody For Dragon Blade
John Cusack and Adrien Brody are to star in 'Dragon Blade'.The actors have signed on to star as Roman soldiers lost in ancient times alongside action star Jackie Chan in the upcoming historical epic, according...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2014
Jackie Chan To Mark 60th Birthday With Charity Concert
Action movie legend Jackie Chan will mark his 60th birthday by hosting a charity concert in China on Sunday (06Apr14).The Rush Hour star, who reaches the milestone on Monday (07Apr14), will dedicate the gig to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 April 2014
Jackie Chan Makes Plea For Less Censorship
Actor Jackie Chan has petitioned Chinese government officials to end the era of heavy censorship in his homeland.The Rush Hour star joined director Feng Xiaogang to make a plea on behalf of the parliament advisory...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 March 2014
Jackie Chan Sweeps Chinese Film Market
Jackie Chan's new movie Police Story 2013 has topped the year-end box office in China, the world's second biggest film market.The action film scored a $45 million (Gbp30 million) take during the past week, unseating...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2014
Katy Perry Appointed Goodwill Ambassador For Unicef
Katy Perry wants to use her fame and fortune for good and plans on doing so with her new role as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador. On Tuesday, 3 December, Perry joined the ranks of David...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 December 2013
Jackie Chan's 'Chinese Zodiac' Could Be His Last Ever Action Movie Role!
Jackie Chan's career has been defined by performing some of cinematic's most visually spectacular stunts, but is time ticking for the mixed martial artist who turns 60 next year?Chan wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2013
Jackie Chan Supports Illegal Wildlife Trade Documentary
Actor Jackie Chan is helping to campaign against ivory hunting by throwing his support behind a documentary examining the slaying of elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns.Gambling on Extinction, a Canadian and German...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
Bruce Willis "Lazy" And "Greedy", Replaced By Harrison Ford In 'Expendables 3', Sylvester Stallone Tweets
Sylvester Stallone announced via Twitter that Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford would feature in Expendables 3. The Rocky actor criticised Bruce Willis, describing him as "lazy" and "greedy" following his decision to leave the film...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2013
Jackie Chan Hoax Proved False Via Facebook Picture
A hoax circulated last week claiming actor and martial arts master Jackie Chan had died. Last week Chan calmed worried fans by posting a picture of himself with the day's date (June 21st 2013) displayed...
By Elinor Cosgrave on 26 June 2013
Jackie Chan Plots Musical About His Life
Jackie Chan is writing a musical based on his life.The legendary martial arts actor has confirmed he is adapting his 1998 autobiography 'I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action' into a stage musical, which...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 June 2013
Jackie Chan Working On Musical Of His Life
Martial arts legend Jackie Chan is adapting his best-selling memoir for the stage.The Rush Hour star is working on a musical version of his 1998 autobiography I Am Jackie Chan: My Life In Action, which...
By WENN on 12 June 2013
Set In Stone: Jackie Chan's Stardom Is Cemented In Hollywood History
59 year-old Jackie Chan, who made a name for himself by performing his own stunts throughout his illustrious martial arts career, has left second imprints of his hands and feet outside Hollywood's Chinese Theatre after...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 June 2013
Jackie Chan Leaves His Mark In Hollywood - Again
Action star Jackie Chan made Hollywood history on Thursday (06Jun13) by becoming the first person to leave two sets of hand prints at the historic Chinese Theatre.The Kung Fu king's Rush Hour co-star Chris Tucker...
By WENN on 07 June 2013
Sylvester Stallone Announces Expendables 3 And Great Escape 2 (Sort Of)
It's shaping up to be a pretty hectic 18 months or so for Sylvester Stallone, who will star in two big-budget movies for Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment, Escape Plan and The Expendables 3. The former...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 June 2013
Jackie Chan Offers Housing To Victims Of Chinese Earthquake
Martial arts star Jackie Chan is helping re-house those made homeless by an earthquake which devastated a province of China in April (13).The 7.0-magnitude tremor in the Ya'an area left 196 people dead and injured...
By WENN on 31 May 2013
Jackie Chan May Not Be In Expendables 3
Jackie Chan is unsure if he'll be able to star in 'The Expendables 3'.The action franchise's star and producer Sylvester Stallone previously revealed that the veteran martial artist will be in the next installment, but...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 May 2013
Stallone Names Patrick Hughes As The Director For "The Expendables 3"
Australian director Patrick Hughes has been named by Sylvester Stallone to helm his newest writing endeavor, The Expendables 3. Nothing is official just yet though, as Hughes still has to win the approval of Millenium,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2013
Jackie Chan's Charity Dreams Began With Childhood Red Cross Experience
Martial arts star Jackie Chan became determined to get involved in charitable causes after he was helped by Red Cross workers as a child.The Rush Hour actor's family struggled with money, and Chan recalls he...
By WENN on 02 April 2013
Jackie Chan Appointed To Top Chinese Political Body
Martial arts icon Jackie Chan has been appointed to serve as a member of China's houses of parliament.The Rush Hour star, 58, was handpicked by leaders of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference to join...
By WENN on 07 February 2013
Jason Statham Wants Jackie Chan To Join Expendables 3
Jason Statham would be ''very happy'' if Jackie Chan joined 'The Expendables 3'.The 45-year-old actor, who plays Lee Christmas in the popular films, hopes the 'Rush Hour' star will take part in Sylvester Stallone's third...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 January 2013
Jackie Chan Caught Up In Anti-american Storm
Jackie Chan found himself at the center of a controversy, accusing him of anti-Americanism, following a heated interview on Chinese television, during which the action star called America “the most corrupt country in the world.”Chan...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 January 2013
A Week In News Feat: Scarlett Johansson Hacker Behind Bars, Zooey Deschanel Back On The Market, And Django Unchained Reviews Prove Tarantino Still Has It!
Hackerazzi! Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis received news they wanted to hear this week, as hacker Christopher Chaney was sentenced to 10 years behind bars. The 35-year-old was convicted of illegally accessing the email and...
By Michael West on 19 December 2012
Jackie Chan Agrees To The Expendables 3 After Re-work
Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan only agreed to sign up for a role in The Expendables 3 if Sylvester Stallone rewrote the movie to suit him.The martial arts legend was unable to appear in the...
By WENN on 19 December 2012
Jackie Chan Confirms Expendables 3 Role
Jackie Chan will star in 'The Expendables 3'.The action hero has confirmed his involvement in the next chapter of Sylvester Stallone's action franchise and promises fans he will be taking on ''more than just a...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 December 2012
Jackie Chan To Step Back From Action Movies
Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan has announced upcoming movie Chinese Zodiac will be his last major action adventure.The Kung Fu master will scale back on lead roles after the film premieres in China next month...
By WENN on 20 November 2012
Chris Tucker Too Scared To Impersonate Jackson
Chris Tucker was too scared to do his Michael Jackson impression in front of the pop superstar. The 'Rush Hour' star mimicked the 'Thriller' singer in his early years as a stand-up comedian, and eventually...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2012
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