Sister Lotus, No...Teri Hatcher, Yes...

Richard at Peking Duck reports that Chinese blogging phenom, Sister Lotus, has had her wild fame ride come to an abrupt end:

This 28-year-old woman of average looks and with no obvious talents has somehow become a phenomenon: idolised, adored and ridiculed in equal measure for her bumptious weblog ("I am so beautiful, when men see my body they get a nosebleed," reads a typically boastful posting) that are required reading for millions.

Only a few days ago, Sister Lotus was planning a lucrative media career on the back of her internet postings, often illustrated with saucy pictures in over-the-top poses. Now the authorities have decided that the show has gone on long enough. The Sister Lotus phenomenon is history.

"Just like that, it was all over," she says, unusually deflated. "They blocked me. The Propaganda Department told the television stations and big newspapers to stop covering me. For some reason, they were uncomfortable."

Well, I suppose this isn't totally shocking - the CCP has often displayed a prudish streak and has had some trouble reconciling the selfless Model Hero with the relentless pursuit of Celebrity.

But sometimes the contradictions make my head spin. From yesterday's Hollywood Reporter comes this news:

"Desperate Housewives" is heading to major Chinese broadcaster China Central Television in a deal announced Thursday in Hong Kong...

...Although no firm date has been set for the Chinese launch, a spokeswoman for Zone Vision said the company is looking at a September debut on the entertainment block "Everyday Jiayi," a nightly branded block of programming that features international dramas and movies and airs on the national broadcaster in China...

..."We are delighted to be working with Zone Vision as a partner in China and to be bringing 'Desperate Housewives' to a Chinese audience," Macallister said. "The stellar performance of 'Desperate Housewives' worldwide demonstrates that a good story can transcend all cultures and languages." The series has been nominated for 15 Emmys.

Desperate Housewives, for those unfamiliar, is the steamy, satirical hit night-time soap, featuring adultery, S&M sex, sex with under-aged yard boys...

Maybe Sister Lotus can get a guest spot next season...