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The Star
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK star Nicholas Tse launches chilli crab mayo hot dog for JJ Lin's concert
Nicholas Tse (left) launched a Singapore-inspired chilli crab mayo hot dog bun for sale Singaporean singer JJ Lin's tour stops at the venue. Photos: Nicholas Tse/Instagram Singapore's Mandopop king JJ Lin had some star-studded support for the Hong Kong leg of his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour. The 44-year-old star performed at Kai Tak Stadium on May 24 and May 25. Hong Kong singer-actor and chef-entrepreneur Nicholas Tse launched a shrimp hot dog with chilli crab mayo, inspired by Singapore's famed chilli crab dish, thatw as sold at the concert venue in conjunction with Lin's gigs. In a joint Instagram post with Lin on May 23, Tse, 44, said: 'Good music must go with awesome food.' Lin also posted an Instagram Story of the hot dog buns on May 24 while preparing for his show backstage at Kai Tak Stadium. He could be heard saying in the video: 'A hot dog with a bit of Singaporean style to it. It looks yummy.' Aside from Tse, many of Lin's celebrity friends also showed their support. Lin posted a clip of the flower arrangements he received from his show business friends, including Hong Kong A-listers Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau, as well as Taiwanese singer-actor Richie Jen and martial arts movie star Jackie Chan. Fellow Mandopop king Jay Chou had drinks delivered. Chou, 46, sent over bottles and cups of beverages from milk tea chain Machi Machi, which is known to be his favourite milk tea brand. Machi Machi will soft launch in Hong Kong on May 26. Lin posted about the drinks in an Instagram Story on May 24 and said: 'Thank you to my bro (Chou) for these refreshing drinks.' Lin kicked off his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour in Singapore with two nights at the National Stadium in December 2024. This is an extension of his JJ20 World Tour, celebrating two decades since his debut, which ran from 2022 to 2024. The Final Lap tour has travelled to cities in North America and Europe, including New York and London. After Hong Kong, it will continue on to Taipei and Seoul, and finally end with nine nights at the Beijing National Stadium in June and July. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
HK star Nicholas Tse launches chilli crab mayo hot dog for JJ Lin's concert
Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse (left) launched a Singapore-inspired chilli crab mayo hot dog bun for sale Singaporean singer JJ Lin's (right) tour stops at the venue. PHOTO: CHEFNICOOKIES/INSTAGRAM Singapore's Mandopop king JJ Lin had some star-studded support for the Hong Kong leg of his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour. The 44-year-old star performed at Kai Tak Stadium on May 24 and will play another show there on May 25. Hong Kong singer-actor and chef-entrepreneur Nicholas Tse launched a shrimp hot dog with chilli crab mayo, inspired by Singapore's famed chilli crab dish, to be sold at the concert venue in conjunction with Lin's gigs. In a joint Instagram post with Lin on May 23, Tse, 44, said: 'Good music must go with awesome food.' Lin also posted an Instagram Story of the hot dog buns on May 24 while preparing for his show backstage at Kai Tak Stadium. He could be heard saying in the video: 'A hot dog with a bit of Singaporean style to it. It looks yummy.' Aside from Tse, many of Lin's celebrity friends also showed their support. Lin posted a clip of the flower arrangements he received from his show-business friends, including veteran Hong Kong A-listers Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau, as well as Taiwanese singer-actor Richie Jen and martial arts movie star Jackie Chan. Fellow Mandopop king Jay Chou had drinks delivered. Chou, 46, sent over bottles and cups of beverages from milk tea chain Machi Machi, which is known to be his favourite milk tea brand. Machi Machi will soft launch in Hong Kong on May 26. Lin posted about the drinks in an Instagram Story on May 24 and said: 'Thank you to my bro (Chou) for these refreshing drinks.' Lin kicked off his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour in Singapore with a two-night show at the National Stadium in December 2024. This is an extension of his JJ20 World Tour, celebrating two decades since his debut, which ran from 2022 to 2024. The Final Lap tour has travelled to cities in North America and Europe, including New York and London. After Hong Kong, it will continue on to Taipei and Seoul, and finally end with nine nights at the Beijing National Stadium in June and July. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong fans confuse Nicholas Tse's lookalike for icon, but concert security remains vigilant
An impersonator of Hong Kong Cantopop star Nicholas Tse amused the internet after attending Tse's recent concert, sparking a humorous moment at the security checkpoint when onlookers mistakenly believed that even the icon himself had to go through security at his own show. Advertisement Nicholas Tse Ting-fung is a celebrated Hong Kong actor and singer who debuted in 1996 as a vocalist before transitioning into acting, earning numerous accolades, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he is also well known as an entrepreneur and celebrity chef. In 2014, he launched his acclaimed food travelogue show 'Chef Nic,' and in 2016, he introduced his own lifestyle and food brand under the same name. On April 24, Tse returned to the concert stage after a 20-year hiatus, making history as the first Chinese-language singer to perform at Hong Kong's iconic Kai Tak Stadium. In addition to his singing career, Nicholas Tse, above, is a renowned actor in Hong Kong, having received multiple awards, such as the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. Photo: Emperor Entertainment Group This nostalgic event not only attracted his devoted fans but also featured his mainland lookalike, whose presence generated both confusion and excitement among the crowd. Advertisement A viral video captured the moment at the security checkpoint when a man wearing sunglasses and lowering his mask passed through, triggering fans to scream: 'It's Nicholas Tse!' as cameras flashed in all directions.
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Bomb hoax suspect arrested over calls made ahead of Nicholas Tse Hong Kong show
Hong Kong police have arrested a woman suspected to have made hoax bomb reports at Kai Tak Stadium ahead of a recent concert by Cantopop star Nicholas Tse Ting-fung in a case believed to be linked to a ticketing dispute with another person. Advertisement The force said on Friday that the 28-year-old clerical worker allegedly made five reports to police on April 27 claiming that there might be a bomb at Kai Tak Sports Park , where the concert was held. 'The contents of the five reports are similar. The person who made the reports claimed that they had found a suspicious item that they believed to be a bomb inside Kai Tak Stadium and demanded police come to deal with the matter,' said Chief Inspector So Chi-bing of the Kowloon East regional crime unit. 'That evening, there was to be a concert by a male singer, with the number of attendees exceeding 40,000 people.' The force did not find any explosive devices after searching the interior and exterior of the venue, he said. Advertisement So said police believed that the five reports were false, based on the force's risk assessment and investigations, and the concert was held successfully that evening.
South China Morning Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Fans of Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse report losses of HK$900,000 over ticket scams
Fans of Cantopop singer Nicholas Tse Ting-fung have reported losses of over HK$900,000 (US$116,000) from suspected ticket scams linked to the star's recent concerts, with Hong Kong police urging residents to be vigilant before Taiwanese band Mayday's shows begin on Friday. Advertisement The force said it had received reports of nearly 100 online shopping scams connected to Tse's 'Evolution Nic Live' shows at Kai Tak Stadium Tse performed across four nights from April 24 and became the first Chinese singer to hold concerts at the venue, taking the stage just weeks after British rock band Coldplay. Police said the losses from the scams, which were reported between January 1 and Tuesday, were estimated to have exceeded HK$900,000. 'These fraudsters typically request payment for the tickets to be transferred to personal bank accounts, after which the seller disappears, leaving victims with their losses,' the force said on its social media account on Wednesday. Advertisement Last year, losses from fraudulent concert ticket sales exceeded HK$18 million across about 1,700 cases, representing around 15 per cent of the total number of online shopping scam reports and 5 per cent of the overall amount involved.
