Huading Awards gain popularity in Hollywood
The 12th Huading Awards have seen China gain more and more popularity in the global market.
For the first time, the Huading Awards ceremony has been held abroad in Hollywood, Los Angles.
The awards, designed to reward those who present positive images in society, have received 80 million votes from Chinese audiences.
Halle Berry, Orlando Bloom, Charlie Hunnam, Lucy Liu and Guillermo del Toro were among those in attendance at the ceremony.
"Fast and Furious 6" was the big winner of the evening, taking home the top prize, Best Global Movie.
Jordana Brewster took the prize on behalf of the team, and paid tribute to the late Paul Walker in her speech.
Oscar-winner Halle Berry was given the "Icon" award for her film work.
She expressed her gratitude for the acknowledgement in China.
"A few years ago, I managed to go to Shanghai, and I had a welcome there that simply took my breath away. The love that came towards me and the appreciation for the work that I've done really has stayed with me, and I hope that I will continue to be able to make movies and entertain the Chinese audience, and I'm so glad that now you get to see more of what we do and get to have an interpersonal relationship with all of you, so I thank you very much for this acknowledgment tonight, it truly is an honor."
"Lord of the Rings" star Orlando Bloom was given the global male star award.
During his acceptance speech, he revealed his idea of making a film in China.
"I was born in England, and I never thought that I would be fortunate to make films with so many artists I admire, from New Zealand to Europe, the United States and Africa. Now all that's left is for me to try and make some moves and try to make a film in China, which I would very much enjoy."
The Best Global Director prize went to Guillermo del Toro, director of Pacific Rim and Pan's Labyrinth.
And Charlie Hunnam was recognised with the emerging talent prize.
The bilingual ceremony will be broadcast in China's mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong through cable networks as well as online.
Video revealed on Justin Bieber making racist jokes
Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber is in trouble again.
The British tabloid, "The Sun on Sunday" has revealed footage of Bieber making racist jokes.
In the brief clip, the singer is heard making a joke about why dark-skinned people might be afraid of chainsaws.
BIEBER: "Father's day."
UNKNOWN VOICE: "That's just mean."
BIEBER: "Why are black people afraid of chainsaws?"
UNKNOWN VOICE: "Don't answer it."
BIEBER: "Run nigger, nigger, nigger, nigger."
UNKNOWN VOICE: "You could say motorcycle too, right?"
The video appears to show Bieber in his mid-teens.
The newspaper claims representatives of Bieber have tried to buy silence with what they call a "huge" sum of money.
The singer has immediately responded, expressing his regret for his, quote, "childish and inexcusable mistake", unquote.
He says he was a child and thought it was Ok to repeat hurtful words, but he is a man now and understands the responsibilities.
Bieber was accused of attempted robbery last month.
And he is due to stand trial in July in Miami on charges of driving under the influence, resisting arrest and using an expired license.
In February, Bieber was charged with assaulting a limousine driver in Toronto.
Former Taiwan girls' group member died of suicide
Taiwan police have confirmed that Huanhuan, whose real name was Yu Jiahui, has died by committing suicide at the age of 43.
Huanhuan was a member of the once popular girls' group, Youhuan Party, in Taiwan.
Police say the entertainer committed suicide at home by inhaling carbon monoxide from burning coal.
A note was said to have been left in the room, reading "Others told me to do it."
Her brother said Huanhuan had suffered from depression for a long time and had taken medicine for three months.
She reportedly had suffered from depression since her father's death in 2012.
Huanhuan and Youyou, whose real name is Cai Yulun, founded the girl group Youhuan Party in 1987, which quickly became popular in Taiwan.
They were also the predecessor of the popular boys' group Xiao Hu Dui, or the Little Tigers.
The investigation continues.
MTV Africa Music Awards to take place in South Africa for the first time
The winners of the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal are to be announced at Durban's International Convention Centre in South Africa.
It is the first time the ceremony will be held in the African continent.
Created in 2008, the awards celebrate African contemporary music and achievement in 18 different categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Group, Song of the Year, and other categories.
South African artists Mafikizolo and Uhuru, and Nigerian superstar Davido lead the field in the 2014 MAMA with 4 nominations each.
Kenyan actress and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is nominated in the Personality of the Year category.
This year's awards ceremony will also crown the winner of the MTV Base Leadership Award.