Marvel Eyes 3 Female Directors For “Black Widow” Solo Film

Black Widow is one of the key characters in Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the character appeared as a support in many Marvel movies, she has yet to have her own standalone film – but all that is about to change.

For years fans has been asking Marvel for a “Black Widow” solo movie, and it looks like their wish will soon be granted as the studio has finally shortlisted three female directors from over 65 candidates to helm the potential movie.

According to Deadline, the three female directors are Cate Shoreland (“Lore”, “Berlin Syndrome”), Amma Asante (“A Way of Life”, “Belle”), and Maggie Betts (“The Carrier”, “Novitiate”), and all of them have already met with Marvel’s president Kevin Feige and Scarlett Johansson.

Back in 2017, Johansson said that the studio are waiting for the right time to make the movie.

“I’ve talked to Kevin Feige about it. We’re creatively really compatible. I think we both agree that the character is right for a standalone, it’s just a case of timing at this point for both Marvel and myself. Marvel has a really huge roster. They’re looking four years ahead. I also have a lot of things that I want to do. If I did it, I would dedicate myself completely to making it amazing. It would have to be the best version that movie could possibly be. Otherwise, I would never do it.”

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Though Marvel has yet to release an official confirmation, it is certain that progress is being made considering that the studio has already appointed Jac Schaeffer to pen the script and Maria Djurkovic to be the production designer.

Filming production of “Black Widow” will reportedly begin next year.

Sources: Deadline, Movie Web, Slash Film

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Rumored Cast Of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

The next installment on Suzanna Collins’ “The Hunger Games” will only open in cinemas on the 22nd of November 2013 but already, the news’ “channels” are clogged with rumors and the media are on fire trying to find out what’s in store.

We’re not sure how “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” will have its storyline tweaked to suit the first movie, but we know for a fact that Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen), Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark), Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne), Woody Harrelson (Haymitch Abernathy), and Donald Sutherland (President Snow) are all set to return.

Expect to also see Lenny Kravitz (Cinna), Elizabeth Banks (Effie Trinket), and Stanely Tucci (Caesar Flickerman) in their original roles although their characters will be less prominent in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”.

Now, the thing is, who will be casted to take on the new character that will be introduced in second installment of “The Hunger Games” franchise? Like we said, all channels are clogged with rumors. And just a few days ago, diehard fans were vocally outraged by the possibility that one vampire might take on the role as “Finnick Odair”.

Just in case you don’t know, Finnick is the extremely popular and dangerously good looking “District 4” competitor in the games. Tall, muscular, athletic, with tan skin, bronze-colored hair, and sea green eyes. So, uh, that led to people making a “Twilight” connection and directly linking Robert Pattinson to the said Finnick rumors?

However, Pattinson was quick to distinguish the heat from the raging “The Hunger Games” fans by telling USA Today, “I woke up this morning and saw all these things about me being cast in The Hunger Games. I was kind of curious for a second. So I called my agent. My agent was like no one’s going to offer you that part. I was like, thanks for the reassurance.”

Ah, okay. The world of Panem can relax now. For now, at least. Other celebrities rumored to take on potential star roles are such as:

For Finnick: Garrett Hedlund, Kellan Lutz, Trevor Donovan.

For Head Gamemaker: Ryan Reynolds, John Goodman.

For Johanna Mason: Mila Kunis, Naya Rivera, Emma Stone, Kristen Bell.


(UPDATE) #ClimateChangeTour: Pitbull Will Be Bringing The Miami Heat To Malaysia This May

Malaysian fans, your prayers have been answered!

In addition to his Singapore pitstop, Pitbull (real name Armando Christian Pérez) will also be in town to perform at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach on 16th May 2017.

Pitbull aka Mr. 305 (area code for Miami) has propelled himself to global superstar status as a musician, performer, business entrepreneur, fashion icon, and actor. The 36-year-old rapper started off his music career with his debut album, “M.I.A.M.I.”, under TVT Records in 2004. But it wasn’t until his 2009 album, “Rebelution”, that he gained international success.

Since then, the artist who best known for fusing hip hop with Cuban swing, has sold over 5 million albums and over 60 million singles. He was recently featured on “The Fate of the Furious” soundtrack with J Balvin and Camila Cabello on “Hey Ma”.

Pitbull was previously in Malaysia 4 years ago where he performed at the same venue an ecstatic sold out crowd. In conjunction with the released of his 10th studio album, “Climate Change”, fans can expect another high-speed dance party for the Malaysian “Climate Change Tour”.

Tickets can be purchased via Ticket Charge. For more information, hit up IME Malaysia’s Facebook page.

Oh bummer! Shortly after announcing that his Singapore tour has cancelled. It has also been confirmed that his concert – scheduled next Tuesday (16th May) – in Malaysia has also been axed.

“It is with regret that Pitbull will not be able to perform the ‘Climate Change Tour’ in Asia due to scheduling conflicts. The artist apologises to his supportive fans and hopes to come to Asia in the future,” reads the statement from organiser IME Malaysia.

Fans who have purchase the tickets can get the full refunds from 15th May onwards. For further enquiries, feel free to contact the TicketCharge hotline at 03-9222 8811 (KL office) or 04-645 9811 (Penang office).

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#LightSensation: Come Be Part Of A Guinness World Record & Walk Through A Field Of 30,000 LED White Roses

These roses have no scent, but it’ll most certainly form an impressive backdrop with a spectacular sea of illuminated white roses made with light-emitting diode, or LED.

Next month, a one-of-kind event titled “The Nightscape of Light Sensation – Love Series” will feature a whopping 30,000 LED white roses planted at MAEPS, Serdang. In addition, the occasion will also feature a Guinness World Record-breaking relay of 708 handheld LED roses.

In celebration of our 59th Independence Day on the 31st August as well as Malaysia Day on the 16th of September, the LED white roses will be spread out in the shape of our national flower, the hibiscus. The objective is to promote unity and to create a harmonious atmosphere by spreading love and care towards all walks of life regardless of age, gender, race, culture, and language.

Why the colour white, you ask? That’s because white represents purity, love, hope, the casting away of fears and also because white is viewed as light during times of darkness.

Beyond the thousands of roses that will be on display, “The Nightscape of Light Sensation – Love Series” will also be offering a slew of other activities to occupy your time while you’re there. Visitors can hop on the Ferris wheel or go to the top of the lookout tower to admire the picturesque LED hibiscus view from above.

There will also be real-life physical adventure games in various retail outlets at the scene. Aside from that, visitors can also check out the food trucks and souvenir stations during the event.

Here are a list of things to look forward to:

Brought to you by Escaperoom Holdings Sdn Bhd, via Only World Group Holdings Berhad (OWG), the details for “The Nightscape of Light Sensation – Love Series” are as follows:

Tickets can be purchase from Ticket Charge’s web page here or at any 7-Eleven outlet in Klang Valley or Negeri Sembilan.

If you’re still undecided on whether to go, maybe this promo video will do the trick:

For more information, check out Light Sensation’s official website here.

Source: Tourism Selangor/ Featured Image: Tripzilla.


#RobertKelly: Professor’s Mum Explains Why Kids Interrupted That BBC Interview

A humorous video of 2 young playful children gatecrashing their father’s serious interview went viral last week.

Professor Robert Kelly was doing a live TV cross with BBC when little Marion and James interrupted the session. Moments later, a “ninja mum” barged into the room and yanked them out of sight.

The viral video has since resulted in scores of witty memes but many are still wondering what prompted the pair to burst into the room one after the other. The professor’s mum, Ellen Kelly, told Daily Mail that she may have been the incidental cause.

Ellen explained that her grandchildren might have assumed that they were having a Skype session with their grandparents. “Robert usually Skypes with us from his home office, which is where he did the interview. The kids probably heard voices coming from the computer and assumed it was us,” she said. “It was just hilarious.”

Even if you had no idea what Robert Kelly was talking about, you probably think that his kids and wife, Jung-a Kim, are the greatest right? Lol ;)

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Hype’s Must Watch: The Book of Life

True love doesn’t come easy and you shouldn’t blame yourself for that. Perhaps it is because the spirits from the world of dead are meddling with the world of the living, causing a bit of chaos and even death.

Inspired by the Mexican Day of Dead holiday, “The Book of Life” centres on Manolo, a young man who is in love with the beautiful Maria and his romantic journey in the Land of Living, the Land of Remembered, and the Land of Forgotten.

But of course, his journey in the world of dead only begins after he dies unexpectedly. At that time, he was caught in a love triangle as his childhood friend Joaquin is trying to fight for Maria’s love too. Through the journey, he will meet all kind of spirits including his own great-grandfather and he must overcome his greatest fear to return to the human world for Maria.

With a unique visual style, the animated film is a romantic-comedy film directed by Jorge Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro. The film puts a fresh twist on the Day of Dead and encourages people to learn more about the celebration which is intended to be positive.

Manolo will be voiced by Diego Luna while Maria and Joaquin will be voiced by “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Zoe Saldana and Channing Tatum respectively. The film also stars Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Kate del Castillo, and Eugenio Derbez.

“The Book of Life” is set to be released on October 9th this year, just in time for Halloween.


Day6: 6 Ways How The K-pop Boy Band Reinvented The Idol Rock Scene

In a world of the glitz and glamour of K-pop, it can be quite suffocating to keep up with the constant beat drops and throbbing bass. If perhaps you would like to venture into this colourful entity without approaching tracks with rather aggressive techno beats or saccharine sounds, the answer to that lies in the lesser explored world of idol bands. One in particular seems to be standing out these days.

Day6, an idol band under JYP Entertainment, has been on the rise recently. Debuting in 2015, the quartet consists of leader Sungjin on acoustic guitar and vocals, Jae on guitar, YoungK on bass, Wonpil on keyboards and synth, and Dowoon completing the circle with drums (past member Junhyeok left in 2016).

With only 2 full length albums and 3 EPs, the band has already established a name for themselves in the scene. Despite growing at an alarming pace in comparison to their other label mates such as TWICE and GOT7, Day6 has a charm that only few can truly appreciate.

Echoing with the nostalgic elegance of rock ballads, Day6 has a rather unique colour to their sound. What makes them stand out in particular is their use of harmonies in songs, adding a special touch to each track. Layering each song beautifully, Day6 seem to have a trademark style when it comes to this. The band does not disappoint with their incredible vocals either; Sungjin’s husky crooning complementing Jae’s smooth and stylish sound, while Wonpil’s clarity balances YoungK’s deep rapper voice.

With a talent for stringing mere words together into beautiful melodies, the ever talented bassist also writes and composes a majority of their tracks. In an industry where most idols have songs given to them, it is something Day6 can wear with pride on their chest.

Day6’s sound is one that constantly evolves. Debuting with rock ballad “Congratulations”, the band made their mark with the powerful heartbreak anthem. “Letting Go” was equally as impactful—or if not, better. Aching with the pain of moving on, the harmonies of the track got many interested in the band.

Then came the introduction of their “Every Day6” project, where the quartet released two new songs every 6th of the month. Here was where we could truly see Day6’s versatility—first by catching the eyes of many with the edgier rock tracks “I Wait” and “How Can I Say” but somehow transforming completely with slower, emotional numbers like “You Were Beautiful”, “Hi Hello”, “I Loved You”, and “When You Love Someone”. The band also has a fun, pop side to them, evident in the catchy “Dance Dance”, “What Can I Do”, and “I’m Serious” but brought something new to the table with the angst and emotionally raw performance of “I Need Somebody”. Catering to all the senses, Day6 has proved themselves to be a flavourful band with something to please everybody.

Recently, the band has been on a rise with their latest release of “Shoot Me”—a jarring difference from their previous comeback of the emotional ballad, “I Like You”. The EP, “Shoot Me: Youth Part 1” further emphasises how versatile Day6 is with their genre—constantly experimenting with different sounds but never straying too far from their true selves.

In fact, both “Warning!” and “Shoot Me” stand out from each other despite being of similar sounds. The effortless harmonies in “Warning!” does indeed catch one off guard, but serves as a brilliant exposition track—giving the listeners a little caution before launching into the title track. “Shoot Me” starts slow, with an almost teasing fashion before its hard hitting chorus and addictive ‘Bang, bang!’ refrain. With such a catchy chorus, it’s hard to keep oneself from singing along.

Day6 shows their rocker sides in “Warning!” and “Shoot Me”, but it’s in the remaining tracks that truly stand out. “Feeling Good” is an amazing blend of fun guitar riffs and strings, all which lead to a pop like and almost indie rock chorus—indeed making it a feel good track. “Talking To” almost transports one into a different time, with a scooped up sound that makes one feel that you’re travelling in a tunnel.

The retro sound and the use of synth add to the atmosphere as well, tingeing with nostalgia of a time once loss. A personal favourite, “Somehow”, is also not one to be skipped. Beginning with a rather hopeful tune, it slowly turns into an emotional chorus that makes one yell from the top of their lungs.

Day6 just seems like the gift that keeps giving. The group has also recently released a Japanese album, titled “Unlock”, for fans with a taste of J-rock. With them constantly catering to the different audiences; creating soft soothing sounds, hard hitting anthems, rock ballads and so much more—they are definitely a band to pay close attention to.

Currently on tour for the first leg of their world tour “Youth”, let’s hope next time they’ll pay Kuala Lumpur a visit!

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Diplo Confirms Ellie Goulding, Gwen Stefani & More On New Major Lazer Album

The Mad Decent head cleared up a bunch of rumours that have been surrounding his latest ventures at the Grammys this past weekend. Diplo confirmed that his highly-anticipated Major Lazer album will be released in April and will feature star-studded collaborations, including Ellie Goulding, Gwen Stefani, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande and Pusha-T.

“The Madonna album’s out in March, I did a lot of her album,” Diplo said. “Then there’s Major Lazer, my project which I did with Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, Travis Scott, Pusha-T, Gwen Stefani. That comes out in April. And with Skrillex I did an album called ‘Jack Ü’ that’s out this month that’s really cool.”

Major Lazer previously worked with Ariana Grande on the “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” soundtrack “All My Love“. To top it all off, Diplo and Skrillex will also be releasing their debut album for their collaboration project Jack Ü this month.

To sum it all up − we’re going to be hearing a whole lot of Diplo in the next few months and we are definitely not complaining.


Hype’s Now Playing: Yuna – Rescue

Creating a connection and tighter bond between her and her fans, Yuna had fans submit pictures of themselves via Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #YunaMusicVideo.

As promised, Yuna has released the Rescue lyric video that features a compilation of photos from fans.


#ExplodingKittens: The Oatmeal’s Popular Card Game Is Now Available For iOS

Fans of The Oatmeal’s overnight sensation card game, rejoice. Exploding Kittens is now available as a mobile app. That’s right!

You no longer need physical cards to play it because woot, woot, you can now do everything in your power to avoid the titular exploding kittens right on your smartphone.

The game, described as “a highly strategic kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette”, now allows for faster play. The great thing is that Exploding Kittens won’t require an internet connection for multiplayer because it uses an ad-hoc network between up to 6 people using Bluetooth in WiFi.

The mobile version also includes brand new art from Matthew Inman, better known as The Oatmeal, as well as some new cards not available in the physical edition.

Exploding Kittens debuted on Kickstarter early last year, raising almost USD9 million from 219,382 pledges. It went on to become both the most funded game on the crowdfunding site, as well as the project with the most backers. Matthew Inman created the game with alternate game designer (ARG) Elan Lee and creative director Shane Small, formerly of Microsoft.

The physical version began shipping to backers in July 2015.

Want it? It costs USD1.99 on iOS, and for the next 4 days all in-app purchases (additional decks, avatars, etc.) are free of charge. Download it off the App Store here.


Police Arrest 7 Over Pastor Murder

Malaysian police have arrested seven men over the murder of a US pastor who was found strangled with a mobile phone cord at his home in Kuala Lumpur, police said Thursday.

American pastor David James Ginter was found dead in his house on the outskirts of the Malaysian capital on 4th May by a neighbour. His hands and feet were bound, and the phone charger cable was wrapped around his neck.

Seven members of Ginter’s congregation, aged 20 to 30, have been taken into custody as part of the investigation into the murder, district police chief Amiruddin Jamaluddin said, adding police had yet to establish a motive. “We are still investigating”, Amiruddin told AFP.

The New Straits Times reported Ginter had several broken ribs and bruises and scratches on his body. His car was reported missing, but there were no signs of a struggle or forced entry into the house.

Ginter, 62, was a senior pastor at the Bridge International Church in Kuala Lumpur for three years.

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Rumour: #AvengersAgeOfUltron Will Have An Alternate Ending On DVD

Though Marvel‘s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” will only be released in the US this weekend (1st May), it has already grossed over $200 million overseas. We’ve seen the film too, but we will refrain from posting any potential spoilers here.

However, a new rumour that surfaced online is suggesting that we might have missed out on a lot of scenes in the movie because it was reported that all the scenes that didn’t make it into the theatrical release will be featured in the Blu-Ray disc instead, including an alternate ending.

That’s right, everyone. There’s another ending that may or may not change the whole movie.

The report originated from Screen Crush after receiving an e-mail sent by Amazon.co.uk about a pre-order of the “Age of Ultron” Blu-Ray. According to the e-mail, the disc will consist of an extended version of the film, as well as an alternate ending.

Truth be told, we somehow knew that the studio already came up with an alternate ending because director Joss Whedon previously told Collider in an interview the disc will include deleted scenes.

There are many other theories that surround its ending, one of which revolves around the death of a character. Some assumed that the character may actually make out of the sequel alive, but we thought it was highly unlikely because this may affect the studio’s upcoming films.

Our best guess is that the alternate ending will revolve around Captain Marvel, who was included in the early draft of the script. The director said he already shot visual FX plates to have Captain Marvel fly into the Avengers HQ at the end of the movie. However, the idea was ditched by the studio because the rushed introduction may affect the potential impact of the character.

Also, the mysterious woman that appeared in the 2nd trailer of the movie did not show up in the final cut at all. Thus, there were a lot of scenes that really didn’t make sense in the theatrical release. Perhaps the extended version will explain Thor’s brief disappearance in the film as well.

According to Slash Film, Disney Theatrical and Home Video had no comment about the report while Amazon added a note to the “Avengers” pre-order page.

Note to Customers on Bonus Features – Please note that the bonus features on this product have not been confirmed and may be subject to change.

So, do you think there’s an alternate ending? How do you think the movie will end? Share your thoughts in the comments box, but please refrain from posting spoilers too :)


Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet Review: A Genuinely Fun Anime Film

If anyone’s familiar with any long-running anime titles, you’ve probably heard of “Detective Conan” (名探偵コナン). Based on the manga that came out two decades ago in 1994, the franchise is still loved by many fans even today. In addition, “Detective Conan” has recently reached its 1,000th episode last month on 13th March and shows no sign of stopping. The anime franchise has also spawned multiple films throughout its serialisation, with the recent one being its 24th movie, “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” (名探偵コナン 緋色の弾丸).

For “Detective Conan” novices like us, it was a little bit confusing to understand some of the characters and their connections with previous storylines or setups in “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet”. If you’re not familiar with the franchise and only read the first few chapters of the manga, then this review of the latest movie will share the sentiment as you do.

“Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” sets place in Japan, where the country is celebrating the upcoming World Sports Games (WSG), one of the world’s largest sporting events soon to be held in Tokyo. The new ‘Japanese Bullet’ was built to be the world’s first vacuum-tube super-conducting linear train, created with some of Japan’s latest technology. Hence, the train is timed to align with the WSG opening ceremonies.

A peculiar incident happens when a party held by major sponsors is lead into a series of kidnappings involving top executives. That’s when Detective Conan figured out a possible link to the serial abductions in the WSG that had taken place in Boston 15 years earlier, with the FBI being involved in this case as well.

“Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” is summed up as a standalone story, or what can be described as an episodic arc condensed into a singular film. But going into this movie blindly without any prior knowledge of previous events in the franchise might seem challenging for some newbies to keep up with.

Fortunately, the film doesn’t really follow up from previous content of the franchise that much, as it also introduces a couple of new characters. For those who are long-time fans of “Detective Conan”, some of the familiar elements in the movie could provide them some good material.

We like that the movie was nice enough to explain the background of Conan’s upbringing on how he changed into a child. Since many of his friends and close ones don’t know about his true identity, newcomers will at least understand why he changed his voice when speaking with his friend Ran Mouri.

In terms of presentation, the animation and background shots look visually stunning. Since it’s a theatrical film, the quality of the film might have shifted from its TV series into something more eye-candy, including the action sequences as well. While the movie doesn’t have much fight scenes, we do get to see Masumi Sera and Mary Sera combating against Shuichi Akai.

While it may be hard for most viewers to keep up or understand the conversations each character has revolving around the mystery, it does make you stay intrigued with what may come next. There are times where viewers could try and guess the culprit for themselves. Also, the idea of utilising the Hyperlinear bullet train as the main highlight of the film, makes it much more exciting. You can’t help but feel highly anticipated for the train to show up so we can have some cool sequences.

Despite the movie mainly using most of its prominent pre-existing characters, the voice actors still deserve praise for their performance, especially Minami Takayama (高山みなみ). She’s voiced her role as the titular lead character Conan Edogawa for the longest and always brings dedication to her role as the young detective. The same goes for the rest of the cast such as Wakana Yamazaki (山崎和佳奈) as Ran Mouri, Megumi Hayashibara (林原めぐみ) as Ai Haibara, and Noriko Hidaka (日髙のり子) as Masumi Sera, all of whom are veteran voice actresses and still sound great as ever.

Having said that, there were moments when “Detective Conan” felt a tad predictable. Certain scenes felt too draggy and we started to loose interest. Even when Conan or his friends were in danger on certain occasions, there was no sense of dread or intensity because there wasn’t anything big at stake to begin with.

Also, if you’re not used to the franchise, “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” may feel a little incomprehensible at times, even if it’s extremely important for the movie to add those in. Moreover, the endgame for the revealed culprits and villains in the film felt a little anti-climatic, as it does lack the element of ‘show don’t tell’, which felt somewhat disappointing.

Despite feeling confusing at times, the film was genuinely fun and adventurous. Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with the storyline prior as it won’t really affect your viewing experience. After watching this though, you may be curious to check out the rest of the material “Detective Conan” has to offer.

“Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” premieres at GSC Cinemas on 22nd April.

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(UPDATE) #WonderGirls: Sunye & Sohee Officially Quit The Girl Group

It’s official – Sunye and Sohee will no longer promote themselves as members of the Wonder Girls :(

Millions of hearts around the world broke as it was reported that the South Korean idol girl group will now promote as a 4-member band following Sunye and Sohee’s departure. Both departing members will now focus on their respective solo careers and have encouraged fans to support the group’s future activities.

According to Soompi, JYP Entertainment confirmed the members’ departure through a press statement that was released on Monday (20th July).

Sunye and Sohee, who have promoted as members of the Wonder Girls, have withdrawn from the team. As a result, the Wonder Girls will be promoting as a 4-member group (Yeeun, Yubin, Sunmi, and Hyelim).

Wonder Girls, who were initially rumoured to make a comeback as early as late July, will return to the Korean music scene sometime this summer. According to JYP, they will return as a band instead of a dance group. The girls were said to have carried their own instruments during the music video shoot. It was revealed that “they have been practicing playing the instruments for a long time”.

In the press statement, JYPE cited Sunye’s devotion to her family life as the reason for her departure from the group. She decided to withdraw from the group and terminated her contract.

As for Sohee’s reason for her withdrawal from Wonder Girls, JYPE explained:

Sohee has also decided to withdraw because she desires to focus on the work that she wants to do.

Despite their departure from the group, JYPE revealed that the girls will still support the remaining members in the future:

Even for this upcoming (Wonder Girls) album, Sunye and Sohee did not hold back their support for all the members. They will continue to encourage one another and remain good friends. Please show a lot of love and anticipation for the Wonder Girls’ future activities.

No further details regarding their departure or Wonder Girls’ comeback were revealed, but are you sad that Sunye and Sohee have decided to leave? Because we are :(

Both Sunye and Sohee have taken to the Wonder Girls’ official fan cafe to write heart-wrenching letters, detailing their ultimate decision for leaving the group.

While JYPE’s explanation has been short and somewhat impersonal, Sunye’s and Sohee’s letters are more intimate.

Hello Wonderfuls who I’m always thankful for! Today may be the last day I write something here as a member of Wonder Girls..^^ When I look back on the last eight years I have walked with you all, I only have things to be grateful for. I can’t even begin to name all of them.. When I reminisce on the times we spent together and recall the moments every now and then in the future, the fact that you were there will be a love I will never be able to repay. The love and encouragement you poured forth for me, I will never forget! I want to say thank you one more time. There must be a lot of things you want to say. There must be a lot of things you want to ask. I can’t say spill everything now.. what I wanted to say the most was that I’ve been very thankful all this time… I want to ask that you cheer on each member of Wonder Girls for the much cooler and mature people they have become after giving their all for three years ^^ I want to say sorry for not taking on all the responsibility and lacking as the leader! I’ve had priceless experiences and realized many precious things in my journey with Wonder Girls members and you all. From now on, I will live my life the best I can as a mother and wife. You won’t be able to see me as a part of the Wonder Girls from now on.. I will come back to you to show an better me when the time is right ^^ Wonderfuls, you have always been thoughtful, polite, and patient. Please keep on sincerely cheering on the Wonder Girls as you’ve always done and please respect their choices and paths! I want to express my grateful heart one more time. Thank you Wonderfuls!

Hello, This is Sohee. It’s been a while. I saw that a lot of people were curious about and interested in our situation after news of Wonder Girls’ comeback. I have always felt grateful that so many of you still show an interest in me and love me. I’m uploading this letter because I think it’s only polite to personally give my account amid all your interest. I have ended my activities as a Wonder Girls member as of today. I have thought about [my decision] a lot and talked it over many times with the members. But I felt that it will be a detriment for the group if I pursue both singing and acting at a stage when I’m still too lacking to call myself an actress. I plan to give my all in cheering on the Wonder Girls in the future. I’m just sad that I can’t continue as a part of the Wonder Girls till the very with the loving fans whom I have made the happiest memories. From now on, I will show you a better me as an actress that won’t disappoint your expectations. Thank you.

We will leave you with one of our favourite Wonder Girls’ songs, “Tell me”.

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#JusticeLeague Accused Of Stealing Poster Ideas From #ThorRagnarok

It’s DC versus Marvel but more specifically, “Justice League” versus “Thor: Ragnarok”.

Not only are those 2 highly-anticipated superhero movies going head to head as they debut in cinemas worldwide next month, there’s also a battle going on between the 2 opposing marketing teams.

Over the weekend, Warner Bros. unveiled a new set of marketing promos for “Justice League” featuring Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg. This series of character posters frame each hero with a backsplash of colour to coincide with their character traits or outfit choice.

While these bright colourful posters are amazing, fans have taken to social media to point out the obvious similarities to the colour scheme used by Marvel for “Thor: Ragnarok” a couple of weeks ago. While the “Justice League” posters focus more on the character’s silhouette look, the “Thor: Ragnarok” promos feature the various characters in full-on action shots.

While both sets of posters are amazing, it’s hard to ignore the parallels and speculate of DC is purposely taking a page from Marvel’s marketing book.

Regardless of the drama, you can check out 10 thundering fun facts of “Thor: Ragnarok” here.


“Justice League” Reshoots Changed The Ending & Cyborg’s Tone

There’s currently a lot of uncertainty surrounding “Justice League” after the highly-anticipated movie underwent extensive reshoots that cost approximately US$25 million dollars.

Under director Joss Whedon, the reshoots altered the ending to make “Justice League” feel like a complete film rather than ending it on a cliffhanger. Word on the street also has it that Cyborg’s tone has been readjust to add humour to the overall tone. There may be a few spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk.

Ben Affleck recently said that “Justice League” is “the product of 2 very different directors” after Zack Snyder stepped down to deal with his daughter’s suicide. Although “Justice League” was initially going to end with Darkseid invading Earth, setting him up to be the main villain for “Justice League 2”. That plan has apparently been scrapped.

/Film reported that actress Robin Wright had shot a new flashback scene to explain a backstory of Steppenwolf, whereas the looming threat of Darkseid has been downplayed quite a bit. “The original ending of the movie from what I understand was that he was kind of playing the Silver Surfer role and Darkseid playing kind of the Galactus role, and the ending of the movie was a cliffhanger and ‘Justice League 2’ was going to be Justice League vs. Darkseid. Darkest arrives at Earth. It was kind of like this down, dirty ending and from what I understand that has been completely removed,” said podcast host Peter Sciretta.

He continued, “The ending ends the movie like a movie and it doesn’t leave a cliffhanger now. They did a reshoot with Robin Wright from ‘Wonder Woman’ and that’s gonna be a flashback explaining who Steppenwolf is and he’s now the big bad of this movie whereas Darkseid was this looming threat who won’t come.”

In addition, it also appears that Cyborg will getting more than just new body parts in “Justice League”. The cybernetically enhanced member will reportedly have lighter tone. Joe Morton, who plays the father of Victor Stone/Cyborg told IGN that the reshoot for Ray Fisher was necessary because the studio felt that the movie was “too dark”.

“I know that with Ray (Fisher), the young man who plays Victor, there were some adjustments that they made in terms of the tone of that character. I think what I heard was that there was a need from the studio to lighten up the film in a way, that the film felt too dark. I don’t know what that meant in terms of how it actually got translated in terms of the reshoots but that’s what I heard. That’s what I thought some of the reshoots were about,” Morton was quoted as saying.

Hopefully “Justice League” won’t receive the same fate as the heavily-criticised “Batman V Superman“. There’s a lot riding on this blockbuster.


Ruel Talks About The Music Industry, Touring & What’s Next

Australian singer, Ruel recently stopped by in Malaysia for the promotion of his extended play, “Ready”.

It was a pleasure to hear him perform tunes of the EP and hear his rendition of hits like “Call Out My Name”. Unlike any average 16-year-old, Ruel has been busy working his music career since he was 14.

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In fact, he has achieved quite a bit in a short span of time in the music industry. One being the proud owner of the ARIA Music Award for Breakthrough Artist last year, while the other being praised for his artistry by no other than singer, Elton John.

Thanks to our friends at Sony, we got the opportunity to speak to him while he was in the country. During our catch-up, we spoke about his time in the music industry so far, his experience on tour, and what’s next for this promising artist.

Welcome to Malaysia Ruel! Considering it’s your first time here in the country, what are you looking forward to experiencing?

Thanks! Erm it’s really just the show to be honest. Just to see how the Malaysian fans are like. They seem pretty crazy already.

By the way congrats on your first EP.  What was the biggest challenge making it?

Thanks! Erm probably knowing when to put it out. It was three years in the making. We had like a whole other EP ready to go out with a whole different songs. But it just felt bad because it didn’t feel like they were good enough. So we held off and I am happy we did what we did.

When you were 12, you wrote “Don’t Tell Me” that speaks about the frustration of having your feelings dismissed due to being very young. Have you personally experienced a similar incident in the music industry?

Erm. A little bit. I feel like especially going into meetings, people don’t expect me to speak. They expect my manager to speak for me which kinda gets annoying. But I kinda like it when I can probably step up and talk about me, myself and they kinda don’t see that coming.

Speaking of the industry, you started your career when you were only 14. Do you fear that you might lost out on some regular teenage experience?

Very, very rarely. I feel like I made the most of my childhood like from zero to fourteen. I feel like the rest is pretty overrated. Cause this is the part where everyone goes to parties and I was never really into that. So I am happy that I get to do what I want.

You’ve achieved quite a lot since you first started. What else would like to accomplish next?

I just wanna play bigger shows really. I wanna make more music. Put more music and get a bigger fan base so I can do bigger shows. Yeah, that’s what feels good.

What has been the most difficult thing about your job so far?

I think not really knowing when you’re going to get a break. ‘Cos I always kinda set aside 2 weeks where I do nothing. And the next 2 weeks is completely filled with something else. So I feel like it’s very rare, you never know when it’s going to stop. I mean it’s great that I love my job but sometimes when you get burnout, you need a break.

As you said, you’ve toured a lot for the promotion of this EP. Do you have any pre-show ritual?

Erm, I don’t really have proper rituals. I just do vocal warm-ups. I also drink a certain type of manuka honey and vanilla and caramel tea, a really weird tea that taste awful. But it’s really good for your voice and I have one of them before every show. Yeah, handshake with my band and I go up.

You joined Khalid on his tour to countries like Australia and New Zealand. What have you learned from him? Did you pick up anything?

Yeah, definitely. It was two and a half years ago but I definitely learned a lot on that tour. It was a huge experience for me. He’s an incredible artist and it’s a good relationship. So it’s cool.

Is there any possibilities for a collaboration?

Speaking of collaboration, you were invited by Julia Stone for a writing session. How did that go?

Ohh that was so long ago. I knew her because my manager is really good friends with her and I met her before. Yeah, we write some really cool songs. I totally forgot about that.

Maybe. No, they haven’t been released yet. There were two really good songs. She’s great. She’s so much fun to write with and I supported her and Angus on their tour in Australia which was really a fun tour. They’re good people!

You are no stranger to compliments. Elton John recently expressed his admiration for your artistry in an interview. How was that feeling like hearing about it?

Yeah, that was incredible. Very, very surreal. Just hearing him talk about me and wanting to meet me.

A little bit. Yeah. My parents always played his songs around the house. I was obsessed with “Crocodile Rock” for like 4 years of my life.

Before we let you go, can you tease us on what’s coming next? A new album or an EP? And how it’s going to sound?

I just finished my second EP and that will be coming out soon. Album, next year.

The sound is definitely different. I feel like it’s definitely lot more in line with my influences. Feel a little bit more mature just because I feel like I had a lot more creative direction in the writing sessions and knew what I wanted more than ever.

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90-Minute Downpour Causes Catastrophe In KL

If you were caught in the massive traffic jam in the evening yesterday from PJ – KL or from KL – PJ or just about from anywhere between Selangor and KL, there’s a reason for it. A majorly costly one, we must add.

In another round of torrential downpour yesterday, several parts of the city came to a standstill because of flash floods. The one-and-a-half hour downpour that ended at about 6pm caught many city folk off-guard.

Traffic at Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang came to a complete stop with water rising rapidly, while the pedestrian bridge at the Chan Sow Lin LRT station was closed due to flash floods at Jalan Yaacob Latif. Motorists were left stranded during the evening rush hour after their vehicles were partially submerged in a parking lot along Jalan Pinang.

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) operations centre confirmed that the areas were flooded but could not comment on the water levels.

A spokesman at the centre said there were also reports on other affected areas in Jalan Jelatek (near the Setiawangsa LRT station) and Jalan Melayu. He said a number of trees were uprooted along Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, Jalan Maarof, Jalan Kuantan, Bandar Baru Sentul, the Sungai Besi-bound Jalan Istana Lama and Jalan Pekeliling Lama and this had worsened the congestion.

Oh gosh. We just hope those cars in those pictures are okay!


Lotus Five Star Cinema: No Couple Seats For Unmarried Muslims In Perak

Sorry honey, but movie date nights have to be turned down a notch. Especially if you’re in Perak.

A cinema outlet has banned unmarried Muslims from selecting couple seats when visiting its outlets in Perak. According to state Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman, Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, the directive not to sell couple seat tickets to unmarried couples issued to the Lotus Five Star (LFS) Cinema at D’Mall only applies to Muslim couple and will not apply to non-Muslims.

The Perak Tengah district council issued the notice two years ago as the cinema was located in a predomnantly Muslim Community. According to its president Mad Dah Hassan, the notice was meant for Muslim patrons and the matter was decided during a full board meeting almost two years ago. The notice was issued to the cinema on September 26th, 2013.

The affected cinema outlet is in Seri Iskandar which is mainly an education hub where Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) are located. So far, said “rule” does not apply to the three other LFS cinemas in Ipoh, Kampar, and Parit Buntar.

According to Mad Dan, the council had not received any complaints and would not withdraw the notice, when asked if the council would take action should unmarried Muslim couples insist on buying couple seats. Dr Mah said now was the best time for both parties to discuss refining and reviewing the notice.

He would defend the rights of non-Muslims, and in this case it was clear that the notice applied to Muslims only, said Dr Mah.

Respect is key for the religion and culture of others, and I am totally against the idea of revoking the cinema’s licence. The cinema is just following instructions from the local council,” he said, adding that this was the first time he encountered news reports on such a notice.

A spokesman from LFS said she did not understand why the issue was being blown out of proportion when the notice has been there for the past two years. According to her, there were no complaints from Muslim patrons when told that the couple seats were only meant for married couples.

Law student Muhammad Irfan Shahril, 20, who was asked about the directive, felt it was a violation of freedom:

I think there should not be such a regulation for unmarried Muslim couples. Indecent acts should not be carried out in public places, and we as Muslims must be well-mannered at all times. A cinema is a place where people go to enjoy a good movie, and not to carry out indecent acts.

Another student Fatin Liyana Mokhtar, 19, felt it was a good move to have such a notice in place, because as Muslims it would discourage people from carrying out indecent acts.

What are your thoughts on the directive? Let us know by sounding off in the comments box.

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#STcom: Singapore’s Straits Times Needs To Keep This Hilarious Person On Twitter

We’ve all been there and done that – posting up something on social media and desperately hoping that it’d be communicated across as funny or witty can be a challenge. For some of us who work in/with the virtual space, that challenge is a norm. Day in, day out.

However, Singapore’s national newspaper may have just hired the right person (intern?) or team to do it.

The Straits Times’ Twitter account, @STcom, has been dropping weather updates with a twist in the recent weeks – peppered with pop culture references and the odd joke/pun or two, some funnier than others but definitely getting more interesting with each update.

Heck, it offers advice that’s pure gold when you least expect it:

Weather update: Thundery showers mainly over northern, eastern and central Singapore in the afternoon. Stay dry! Unless you're a fish.

— The Straits Times (@straits_times) January 16, 2017

They even dish out answers to age-old riddles like geniuses:

Weather update: Thundery showers over many areas in the afternoon.What often falls but never gets hurt? Rain.Have a great day!

— The Straits Times (@straits_times) January 18, 2017

This is the epitome of “the best of both worlds” right here:

Weather update: Occasionally windy with passing showers in the afternoon. Can fly kite and then swim. Have an amazing #TGIF everyone!

— The Straits Times (@straits_times) January 26, 2017

What’s that? You ran out of rainy day puns/riddles? Sing:

Weather update: Thundery showers mainly over north, west and central Singapore in the afternoon. Remember your umbrella ella ella eh eh eh!

— The Straits Times (@straits_times) February 1, 2017

Because sometimes it’s just good to know:

Weather update: Thundery showers mainly over north, east, central S'pore in late afternoon, evening.My shower this morning was fine though.

— The Straits Times (@straits_times) February 4, 2017

Of course, the response (retweets and likes) has gone through the roof. More importantly, Twitterverse has gone cray cray with enquiries as people are now storming @STcom and asking them to please “hire the intern”.

“If this is an intern managing traffic and weather, please hire him full time,” one user said. “I look forward to these updates every morning,” another tweeted. Let’s not forget, “WHO IS THIS PERSON WE NEED TO KEEP THEM ON ST’S TWITTER FOREVER.“

Hey, we’re not complaining either because what a way to draw attention to otherwise mundane weather report updates, Rihanna-channeling and all!

Weather update: Warm. Showers mainly over northern and eastern Singapore in the late afternoon."Warm" is also the sound a lightsaber makes.

— The Straits Times (@straits_times) February 5, 2017

It is not known, however, if there is an intern that is one with The Force behind the hilarious tweets. But if it is in fact an intern, then we would like to take a look at his/her Twitter feed too please :D

Meanwhile, it is without a doubt that the Singapore Air Force, @TheRSAF, wanted in on the social media fun:

bruh, you better watch out when showering. We're watching our skies and over you 24/7✈☁🌧🎧 #TheRSAF

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(UPDATE) #KasKas: Eating Poppy Seed Cake Can Land You In Court; How Much Is Too Much?

Love your poppy seed cake/muffin/bagel? It’s time to love it a little less.

The City Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department are warning Malaysians against consuming cakes topped with or containing poppy seeds, adding that the police conducted drug screening on the poppy seeds found in the suspected cakes and found them to be positive for morphine.

The department chief SAC Wan Abdullah Ishak said consumers if found positive for drugs, “even if they denied it”, could be charged in court. “If they are subjected to a urine test and found positive for drugs, they will be detained. They can be charged under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a maximum 2 years’ jail or RM5,000 fine, for taking drugs,” he told reporters Tuesday (12th April 2016).

“Even with possession of less than 5 gm of ganja from the poppy plant, is an offence under Section 6 of the DDA 1952, which carries a maximum 5 years’ jail and RM20,000 fine on conviction,” he added.

According to him, police had detected cases where poppy seeds, which are illegal to consume in Malaysia, were added to cakes, allegedly to boost sale. “We found that ‘Lemon poppy seed cakes’ were sold openly for RM13 a piece. The buyer after consuming a large portion would feel a sense of ‘high’ or euphoria,” he warned.

Nevertheless, Wan Abdullah stressed, it was too early for police to swoop down on the culprits, who are allegedly the suppliers and cake sellers as investigations were still ongoing. He said police would also carry out further tests at the Malaysian Chemistry Department to confirm that drugs were really present in such cakes.

Poppy seeds or “kas kas” as they are known in Malaysia are believed to be widely used in food preparations in countries in Europe, Middle East, and India. As far as we know, poppy seeds are banned in Saudi Arabia and some types are also banned in Singapore.

Can eating poppy seed cake really affect the outcome of a drug screening test?

According to the US Anti-Doping Agency, opium (the milky substance extracted from the seed pod of the opium poppy) is composed of roughly 12% morphine, codeine, and a number of other non-narcotic alkaloids. While the seeds don’t contain morphine, during harvesting the seeds can become coated by, or absorb some of the opium extract.

Most of the opium is removed from the seeds during processing (usually more than 90%), but in some cases, the poppy seeds sold for use in foods still have a significant amount of opium (and thus morphine) on them.

In a separate snopes article, it states that morphine and codeine can be detected in urine for at least 48 hours after one eats food containing poppy seeds. As little as a single bagel covered with poppy seeds could produce a false positive test for these drugs.

Can you get high from eating one poppy seed bagel or one poppy seed muffin or one slice of lemon poppy seed cake? Unlikely. You’d need to eat enough of them to actually feel high, but that also means that you’d need to cram a lot (and we mean A LOT) of poppy seed bagels/muffins/cakes down your throat first.

Import and usage of poppy seeds will not be banned, according to the Health Ministry. Although poppy seeds are used in small amounts to enhance the flavour of dishes, Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said that the Health Ministry will monitor to ensure that there’s no abuse. “The public should inform us if they suspect any shops use poppy seeds in excessive amounts,” he said.

Sources: Bernama via The Star Online, snopes, US Anti-Doping Agency, cracked, The Star Online / Featured image from Betty Crocker.


#Thailand: Thornless Durians Have Become A Hit Among Tourists

Thornless durian is a thing and we don’t know how to feel about it.

Photos of the durians have been making rounds on social media and people (particularly tourists) are actually buying them because they are “good for travel”.

The durians, which are sold by Por Pala-U Farm in the beach town of Hua Hin, have actually been around for a while now. Farm owner Siwakapon Rattanarungrueng said that he has been selling thornless durians for over 5 years.

“Customers come to buy durians to bring home, but the thorns make their travel a hassle,” he said.

The farmer shared that it takes him 5 minutes to chop off the thorns of one durian with a knife. The demand of thornless durians are on rise but he sells them without any extra charges. The farm is also known for selling Monthong durians, which have a sweet taste and “less distinct smell”.

According to Coconuts Bangkok, the farm has been receiving countless friend request on Facebook after their post went viral recently. However, their profile is currently private.

What do you think of thornless durians? Would you buy it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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#BatmanvSuperman: First Official Photo Of Superman In Gotham City?

After getting our first look at Henry Cavill as Clark Kent in an unofficial photo on Twitter, there’s finally a first official photo of Zack Synder’s upcoming film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“!

The official photo, released by USA Today, features Clark Kent in his Superman suit standing on the rooftop of a building in unknown city. We say “unknown” but with that moody skyline and raining setting, the photo pretty much hints that Superman is standing somewhere in Gotham city, the place in which Batman quietly observes and protects.

Now, the question is, “What is Superman doing at Gotham city?”

With the title of the film in mind, it makes ultimate sense that we will either see Superman in Gotham city or Batman in Metropolis. While we are expecting an epic battle between Batman and Superman, Snyder explains that the “v” in the title was a more subtle way to keep it from being a straight “versus” movie.

Plus, Lex Luthor has already been included in the movie as the villain that Batman and Superman would go up against.

However, Snyder has not rule out the possibility of Batman going up against Superman as well!

He explained that when he was directing “Man of Steel”, he figured that he’d one day adapt Frank Miller’s seminal 1980s masterpiece, “The Dark Knight”, in which a retired Batman goes against government agent Superman. “It’s cooler to see a crusty old Batman beating the snot out of guys”, he was quoted as saying. Thus, he’s going to develop a much older, road-wearing take on Affleck’s Batman in the movie.

So, are there any changes in the costume? We’re still not seeing the iconic red underwear here because it seems like he is wearing the same skin suit from “Man of Steel” (2013).


Hype’s Now Playing: Celine Dion – Hello (Adele Cover)

There have been numerous cover versions of Adele‘s smash hit, “Hello”. From Demi Lovato, Sam Tsui, and Lydia Lee, just to name a few.

And now the heartbreaking ballad has been given the Celine Dion treatment.

The 47-year-old legendary diva vowed fans with her cover song at her New Year’s Eve concert – part of her long-running residency at Caesar’s Palace – in Las Vegas.

“Tonight, if I may, I would like Adele to be part of our New Year’s Eve,” she told the crowd before launching into the first notes of the song with her powerful vocals.

Celine also tweaked Adele’s lyrics singing, “Hello…happy new year”, drawing a round of applause from the audience. She ended with a final “Hello” before blowing a kiss to the crowd.

What do you guys think of Celine’s version? Did she do the song some justice?


Jon Lord, Into The Black Night

At 71 years of age, he has lived a rich life of music, in sickness and health. But just today, co-founder and keyboardist of leading British hard-rock band, “Deep Purple”, has finally succumbed to his illness.

Last August, Jon Lord announced that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer. But he has also made it clear that he was going to battle it whilst continuing to produce music. As a matter of fact, Rick Wakeman, fellow musician and friend said that they were going to write and record an album before Jon became ill.

Jon, who plays for the pioneering band, was always known to be quite the visionary. His contribution to music and classic rock has spawned many hits in the past. This includes Deep Purple’s most famous hit, “Smoke On The Water”. It helped the band sell tons of millions of albums around the world. The band later went on to change the game altogether for heavy metal.

Oddly, Jon first started out with classical piano studies when he was young and his first loves were piano rockers and jazz organists. As a matter of fact, in earlier days (way before Deep Purple), he played in various jazz, blues, and pop groups.

Well, like we said, he lived a rich life of music before dying of pulmonary embolism. Jon leaves behind his wife, Vicky, and two daughters, Amy Cherrington and Sara Lord.

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Is Michael B Jordan The Next Superman?

DC has been having a resurgence as of late with two of their latest superhero film “Shazam” and “Joker”, finding both commercial and critical success. Despite this, the studio and Warner Bros. have yet to figure out on what to do with arguably their most famous character, Superman.

To solve the problem regarding Superman, studio heads have been pilling up high-profile talents to make the character more interesting to modern audience. One of which is Michael B. Jordan, who has confessed to be a massive comic book fan.

According to Variety, the “Black Panther” actor has met with studio execs earlier this year. The meet up was to discuss the future of the character with the “Kin” actor pitching in a few ideas. The studio is allegedly interested in having Jordan filled in the role left vacant by the Henry Cavill.

However, it was said that the 32-year-old actor wasn’t ready to commit to the project since filming won’t be ready for several years. In addition, sources also believe that audiences are unlikely to see a “Superman” film before 2023 as no script or director have been attached to the project.

Other people in discussion also include director J.J. Abrams, whose company Bad Robot recently signed a massive first-look deal with the studio. So expect further development on the character’s future on the big screen in the coming months.

Even if the “Creed” actor was keen to take up the role, he faces tough opponents from predecessor Henry Cavill, who expressed that he’s still interested in the role. “I’ve not given up the role. There’s a lot I have to give for Superman yet,” Cavill told Men’s Health.

Currently, “The Wired” star is keeping himself busy with him already being attached to “Black Panther 2” and the upcoming Sollima flick, “Without Remorse”. So any thoughts of him taking up the role of the red caped hero will have to be put on hold, for now.


Justin Bieber: “I’ll F*cking Beat The F*ck Out Of You!”

Oh no. The world’s biggest teen pop sensation has lashed out at an insult-hurling paparazzi and was a heartbeat away from getting into a full-blown altercation.

Justin Bieber was leaving a London hotel and he had to run through a swarm of paparazzi (as per usual) who were sticking their cameras in every corner that they could find available. While making a dash to his awaiting SUV, Justin had appeared to bump into a few photographers. Following which, one photographer began to swear at Bieber, “F*ck off back to America, f*cking little moron!”.

19-year-old Justin was already inside the SUV by then but upon hearing the insults, he swung open the door and sprung out of the car towards the photographer. He then let out a stream of expletives while minders rushed to restrain him.

“What the f*ck you say? I’ll f*cking beat the f*ck out of you!”

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It has been a horrible two weeks for Justin Bieber. First, he had the worst birthday ever when the celebration in the London club didn’t go as well as he would’ve liked. Next, he arrived really, really late for one of his London O2 arena concerts which set off a flurry of angry tweets plus bashing from Beliebers, as well as Beliebers’ parents.

Followed by that one time when he collapsed on stage midway through his concert and had to be rushed to the hospital. And now, this lashing out that has taken international media outlets by storm – and not in a good way.

The star then quickly took it to Twitter to tell his side of the story:

Of course, this is not the first time he has attacked a paparazzi. In the past, he has done everything from physically attacking an overly nosy photographer to tossing water bottles. And who can blame him? He’s a popular target.

Sigh. Can’t a 19-year-old catch a break? Poor Justin.

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Fun Facts: The Best Thing To Happen To America, David Blaine

41-year-old David Blaine is an American street magician and illusionist who became known for his high-profile endurance stunts such as living in a glass box for days. He was first introduced to magic by a street performer when he was nothing but a curious 4-year-old waiting for a subway train.

David attended the Neighbourhood Playhouse drama school and appeared in several TV commercials and soap operas. It was during this time that his ability to levitate off of the ground surfaced and, at the urging of his personal physician, David underwent a thorough examination. When he turned 21, his mother (who was a gypsy, apparently) was stricken with cancer and passed away. Though grief-stricken, he continued to perform and make a name for himself at celebrity functions by doing magic tricks for famous people, such as Al Pacino, David Geffen, and Mike Tyson:

He later made a tape of a magic performance and sent it to ABC. His first special, “David Blaine: Street Magic”, was a ratings hit in 1997. “David Blaine: Magic Man” followed two years later. In 1999, he performed his first endurance stunt, “Buried Alive”, and in 2000, he followed with “Frozen in Time” in which he was frozen into a block of ice for 72 hours. To date, he has performed all over the world and has set and broken several world records.

Here are some fun facts (some, super crazy) about David Blaine:

1. For “Buried Alive” (1999), where he was entombed in an underground plastic box underneath a 3-ton water-filled tank for seven days, a whopping total of 75,000 people visited the site.

2. Marie Blood (Harry Houdini’s niece), who also visited the “Buried Alive” site said, “My uncle did some amazing this, but he could not have done this.” Harry Houdini planned a similar feat but died in 1926 before he could perform it.

3. During “Buried Alive”, David ate nothing and drank only 2-3 tablespoons of water a day. His only communication to the outside world was by a hand buzzer, which could have alerted an around-the-clock emergency crew standing by.

4. In 2000, he pulled off “Frozen in Time”, where he stood encased in a massive block of ice located in Times Square, New York City. A tube supplied him with air and water while his urine was removed with another tube.

5. During “Frozen in Time”, he had to force himself to prevent himself from falling asleep and touching the ice for prolonged periods of time. After slightly more than 63 hours of “Frozen in Time”, David came out of it dazed and disoriented and was taken to the hospital immediately.

6. In a documentary follow-up to “Frozen in Time”, David said that it took a month before he was able to walk again and that he had no plans to ever again attempt a stunt of this difficulty.

7. 2002’s “Vertigo” saw David being lifted by a crane onto a 100-foot high and 22-inch wide pillar in New York City. He stood on the pillar (with only two retractable handles on either side of him and no harness) for exactly 35 hours.

8. David released an autobiography in 2002 titled, “Mysterious Stranger”. It was split into sections with the first based on his past, magic, and mother, another about three magicians crucial to his career, and the last based on his career on the street and with ABC.

9. “Mysterious Stranger” also included a riddle. Hidden amongst its pages was a puzzle and scavenger hunt. The winner would bag $100,000. 16 months after the book was released, Sherri Skanes from California solved the mystery and found the prize under a rock on a private Los Angeles property.

10. In 2003, David pulled off “Above the Below”, a 44-day endurance stunt sealed inside a transparent Plexiglas case suspended 30 ft in the air. He went without any food or nutrients and survived on just 4.5 litres of water per day.

11. Mischievous and hostile spectators hurled random things at him during the period such as eggs lemons, sausages, bacon, water bottles, beer cans, paint-filled balloons, and golf balls. A burger was flown up to the box by a remote-controlled helicopter as a taunt and one man was even arrested for attempting to cut the cable supplying water to David.

12. Had he stayed in the “Above the Below” box longer, he probably would have died of starvation.  During the stunt, David lost 54 pounds due to malnutrition and he was forced to recover for many weeks.

13. For 2006’s “Drowned Alive”, David was submerged in an 8 ft (2.4 m) diameter, water-filled sphere (isotonic saline, 0.9% salt) in New York City for a planned 7 days and 7 nights, using tubes for air and nutrition. During the stunt, doctors witnessed skin breakdown at the hands and feet.

14. He concluded this event by attempting to hold his breath underwater to break the then-current world record of 8 minutes, 58 seconds held by Tom Sietas.  He attempted to free himself from handcuffs and chains put on him upon coming of the sphere but seemed to have trouble and around the 7 minute mark, he showed some signs of distress. He was pulled up and out of the water by his support divers after 7 minutes and 12 seconds underwater – 1 minute and 50 seconds short of his goal.

15. In 2012, he performed a 72-hour endurance stunt called “Electrified: One Million Volts Always On” atop a 22-foot high pillar in New York City. ArcAttack built a system of 7 Tesla coils producing an electric discharge of at least one million volts continuously for the duration. These Tesla coils were directed at Blaine for the entirety of the endurance stunt, during which he neither ate food nor slept.

16. A number of notables visited the event, including performance artist Marina Abramović, film director Darren Aronofsky, Chris Rock, Pharrell Williams, and rocker Andrew W.K., with the latter two musicians performing solos on a keyboard controlling the electric discharge.

17. At the conclusion of the event, he was weary but was able to walk with assistance and kiss his fiancé, Alizee Guinochet, before an ambulance transported him to a hospital for checkups.

18. David starred in a 90-minute ABC television special, “David Blaine: Real or Magic” in 2013. It was directed by Emmy Award winning director Matthew Akers and featured Blaine performing magic for his favourite celebrities and public figures including Woody Allen, Robert De Niro, George W. Bush, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Harrison Ford, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Ricky Gervais, Woody Harrelson, Stephen Hawking, Lenny Kravitz, Macklemore, Olivia Munn, Katy Perry, Michael Phelps, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jon Stewart, Psy, Emmy Rossum, Olivia Wilde, and Jason Sudeikis.

19. “Real or Magic” blurred the lines between reality and illusion and elicited a range of reactions from both celebrities and impromptu street crowds. At one point, his performance even caused Harrison Ford to say, “Get the f— out of my house!”

We’re pretty sure nobody’s gonna tell David Blaine to “Get the f— out of Stadium Negara!” because he’s all set leave you with your jaws hanging in utter disbelief. You best believe it and you best be prepared to pick your jaws off the floor!

Deets on his show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia here. We’ll race you to get the tickets.

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Youtube Choreographers You Need to Know

If you ever find yourself standing alone in the corner of the dance floor crowded with people, chances are: you are missing out on a lot of fun partying with friends. Or, maybe you haven’t seen these amazingly choreographed dance routines people have uploaded on YouTube yet!

After years of working as dancers, these YouTube choreographers injected their own movements into their dance routines and decided to share their creation with all the aspiring dancers around the world. Unsurprisingly, some of these videos went viral on the Internet and garnered millions of views on their YouTube channels. Among the list of YouTube choreographers, we picked out our favourites (with a few honourable mentions) and shared our reasons why you should subscribe to their YouTube channels!

These men proved that they can dance better than you do on the dance floor, even in heels! Yanis Marshall is a young French dancer and choreographer whose video went viral last summer and changed the way people looked at men’s performances. Long before his Spice Girls’ video went viral, Yanis Marshall was already known for his own choreography that emphasises on the feeling of the movements. From only four students and two classes per week, Yanis Marshall now teaches more than 300 trainees at the same time and even offers dance classes in heels!

Based in Los Angeles, Kyle Hanagami’s choreography videos captured the wonderful energy of L.A and presented us powerful yet fun performances. Due to his creative choreography, Kyle Hanagami was named as “Hollywood’s hottest up-and-coming choreographer” in Dance Spirit Magazine. He did a fair share of contribution by choreographing for X Factor, Nickelodeon, Fanta and even danced for artistes such as Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, and many more.

Two is indeed better than one as Keone and Mariel Madrid, a married couple, crafted a series of elegant yet dynamic choreography that now serves as some dancers’ source of inspiration. From the difficult footwork to the perfect facial expressions, the married couple danced with passion and perfectly in sync. We love the fact that the dancers put all emotions into their steps and we are pretty convinced that the choreography solidifies the love between the couple!

Who else do you think should make the list? Tell us about your favourite YouTube choreographers in the comment box below!


#NightsOfFright2: Zombies, Chinese Vampires & Mummies Come Alive!

Don’t say we didn’t warn you but something bigger, scarier is coming to us this October.

As Halloween draws near, “Nights of Fright 2” is back for its second consecutive year after its successful debut at Sunway Lagoon in 2013. When night falls, Sunway Lagoon theme park comes alive again for Malaysia’s biggest and scariest Festival of Fear with new-themed scare zones featuring all new petrifying and spooky characters from both East and West.

Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon commented that he is excited for the return of “Nights of Fright” as visitors will be able to the experience the joy in the park at night. With more than 25 attractions of thrill rides and scary mazes, Sean Choo also said that there are some stage performances that will horrify you more than ever.

After nearly a decade collaboration with Sunway Lagoon, Lynton V. Harris, the Chairmen and Chief Executive Officer of The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company also said:

We are excited that Sunway Lagoon has the perfect setting under theatrical lighting and special effects for our Nights of Fright: Festival of Fear initiative which we launched in partnership with Sunway Lagoon last year. We believe that Sunway Lagoon will be the epicenter for all, be it the Chinese vampires from the East appearing at Shanghai Street or the zombies from the West preying on fresh brains at Zombie Apocalypse is set to amuse and terrify you all night long.

“Nights of Fright 2” has become the annual expansion for Harris’ very own Scream Park at Sunway Lagoon. The park is Malaysia’s most prominent and successful scare attraction and it naturally becomes the perfect setting for “Nights of Fright 2”.

From Chinese vampires to brain-eating zombies to evil clowns, the horror movie icons and petrifying creatures jumped right out of the fictional world to roam around the park as well as the all-new themed scare zones. Visitors can also opt to get their future told as a fortune teller will be there to give life advice.

Other than Lynton V. Harris’ Scream Park, the scare attractions at the “Nights of Fright 2” include:

From 7:30pm onwards, “Nights of Fright 2” will be happening on 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st October and 1st November 2014 at Sunway Lagoon. The festival will only last for 3 hours but will be extended until 11:30pm on the Halloween night itself.

At only RM48 person, visitors can dress up in their spookiest outfits (face masks & theatrical makeup not allowed) during the festival and enjoy the unlimited rides and attractions that are available throughout the Amusement Park. Strictly for guests above 12 years old, the festival is separately ticketed event and Daytime park guests who wish to join the festival can buy the ticket at only RM30.

Can’t wait to join the festival already? Go on and celebrate the fun but at the same time, feel the chills travel down your spine!

For more information on “Night of Fright 2”, visit their website and Facebook page.

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#FantasticBeasts: Warner Bros. Adds Zoë Kravitz To “Harry Potter” Spin-Off

Let’s welcome “Divergent” actress Zoë Kravitz to the wizarding world!

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Warner Bros. added the young star to the cast and according to an insider, Kravitz was added after production began. Apparently, she will be acting in a small role in the first film, with plans for her to return with more to do in the sequel, which will be released in November 2018.

Though the 2nd film for “Fantastic Beasts” is already underway, it’s uncertain what role will Kravitz be playing in the “Harry Potter” spin-off franchise.

“Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them” is based on J.K. Rowling’s original script and it is set in New York City during the 1920s, which is about 70 years before the events of “Harry Potter” aka “The Boy Who Lived”. The story follows the adventures of a distinguished Magiczoologist known as Newt Scamander (played by Eddie Redmayme) and it features the wizarding community in the US.

Best known for her role as Christina in the “Divergent” series, 27-year-old Zoë Kravitz made her feature film debut in Scott Hicks’ rom-com “No Reservations” (2007). She also starred in several hit movies such as “X-Men: First Class” (2011), “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), and “Dope” (2015).

What role do you think Zoë Kravitz is playing? A witch or a No-maj? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

“Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them” will see its release in cinemas on 18th November 2016 while the sequel is slated for release on 16th November 2018

For more information, visit the film’s Facebook page.


Drug Raid Finds Ecstasy In Red Bull

Oh snap! It looks like Redbull could really give you wings.

Unfortunately, we don’t mean that in a positive way. Drug syndicates have found a way to offer drinks of energy drinks or tea a new high by lacing them with crushed-up Ecstasy pills. Police seized over 35,000 Ecstasy pills worth RM3.5mil from a condominium in Jalan Kuchai Maju in a recent drug bust which is believed to have crippled a “large-scale” Ecstasy-processing den.

However, it was what the syndicates were doing with the drugs that really caught the attention of the police.

Investigating officer Insp Muhammad Shah Rezza Abdul Rahim stated the following:

We found that they were crushing the pills and mixing them into packets of tea powder and Red Bull drinks. We found 12kg packets of Chinese aromatic tea which had been mixed with several kinds of Ecstasy pills and then repackaged.Syndicates were also mixing Red Bull with crushed-up pills and selling them in small dropper bottles. We have never seen anything like this before.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Noor Rashid Ibrahim said the new find was overy worrying as it allowed syndicates to distribute drugs in an discreet manner.

At a press conference following the drug bust, Ibrahim reported that the police seized over 35,000 ecstasy pills (worth around $1 million). The fact that the dealers are using never before used techniques to smuggle the drugs has local police worried, as it could make it a lot harder to stop future attempts to smuggle illegal substances. In fact, at the same press conference, the criminal investigation department director claimed that they had arrested 3 mules carrying over $500,000’s worth of methamphetamine through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

We suggest you be a little more careful the next time someone offers you Red Bull.

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Yesung Confirms He’s Enlisting This Year

On 24th March 2013, K-Pop super boy idol group Super Junior held its “Super Show 5” at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Hall. It was meant to be a happy occasion since it’s the start of their world tour (Seoul first, then the boys will be traveling through China, Japan, South America, and Europe).

But during the “Super Show 5” show that night, Yesung made a tearful announcement.

Being next in line in Super Junior in terms of age and following in the footsteps of Kangin, Heechul, and Leeteuk, Yesung will be the next member to go and enlist in the military. He officially informed his fans that he will be soon serving mandatory time as a soldier:

I spent five years as a trainee and was with fans for eight years with Super Junior. I want to thank you for all the love. I forgot how special it is to stand on stage and sing. I just realized how much I’ll long for this. Even though I’m not there, please take care of the Super Junior members. Please remember me too.

His fans cried along with him as he stated the above.

Super Junior’s entertainment company, SM Entertainment, confirmed Yesung’s announcement when they stated that he will indeed enter the South Korean military service this year. While it hasn’t been decided yet exactly when he will enlist, they said that Yesung is already preparing for enlistment. But due to the results of his physical check-up, he will be serving in the military as a public service worker.

As of time of writing, Yesung’s participation in the rest of the “Super Show 5” shows have yet to be determined.


Hype’s Must Watch: Absolutely Anything

In less than a few months, August will arrive and it’ll mark the one year anniversary of Robin Williams‘ death.

Williams passed away in August last year due to asphyxia from hanging. While “Night of the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” is the final film to feature Williams, his final voice role is featured in “Absolutely Anything”, an upcoming British sci-fi comedy film that also stars “Star Trek” actor Simon Pegg.

Pegg is starring in the movie as Neil Clarke, the main protagonist who is suddenly given the power to do anything that he wants, such as granting his dog the power of speech and raising the dead.

“Absolutely Anything” follows a disillusioned school teacher (played by Simon Pegg) who suddenly finds he has the ability to do anything he wishes, a challenge bestowed upon him by a group of power-crazed aliens, watching him from space. As he struggles to deal with these new found powers and the events that subsequently arise, he calls upon his loyal canine companion Dennis to help him along the way. Mishap after mishap finally leads him to the ultimate conundrum that all men dread and at which many have failed….should he choose the girl….or the dog….?

Director Terry Jones reunited with his cohorts of British surreal comedy group Monty Python through the movie as John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, and Jones himself are voicing the aliens.

As we had earlier mentioned, this movie is Williams’ last project as he is voicing Dennis, a dog who is given the ability to speak.

The premise is similar to “Bruce Almighty”, as both characters are using their God-like powers for selfish, personal use. The only difference is that the character in “Bruce Almighty” is given the power by the God while Pegg’s character is given the power by a bunch of aliens. The supernatural powers isn’t only changing his life because the world is also turning upside down.

Check out the official trailer released by Lionsgate below:

Scheduled for release in UK on 14th August 2015, “Absolutely Anything” also stars “Underworld” star Kate Beckinsale, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Eddie Izzard, Joanna Lumley, and Rob Riggle.

For more information, visit Absolutely Anything’s Facebook page.

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#IT Sequel Storyline Revealed; Bill Skarsgard & Child Actors To Return

Do you hear that? It’s not the sound of red balloons popping but champagnes corking. “IT” has been killing it at the box office across the world, including Malaysia.

Although production for the sequel hasn’t started yet, it has been announced that “IT 2” will delve further into Pennywise’s backstory and history. Actor Bill Skarsgard has confirmed that he’ll be reprising his role as the dancing clown while director Andy Muschietti promised we’ll be seeing the kids from The Loser’s Club again.

Based on Stephen King’s legendary novel of the same name, the plan was to split the 1,000-plus page novel into 2 parts. While “IT: Chapter One” tells the story of the Losers’ Club when they were kids, between 1988 and 1989, “IT: Chapter 2” will focus on the adult Losers in the present day.

“The thing I want to bring in the next film that I couldn’t do here is the dialogue between the 2 timelines. That was so important in the book and we didn’t get to explore that here, but I wanted to keep the story of the kids as pure and without interference as I could. The dialogue between those 2 timelines with all those flashbacks is so important to the book that I want to bring that back. We are going back to the summer of 1989 and if people love these characters and actors the way I do, it’s going to be a blast to go back to 1989 in the 2nd one. I don’t want to go back just for that, I want to make those flashbacks essential in the plot where in order for the Losers to figure out the clues to defeat Pennywise, they have to retrieve their memories from the past,” said Muschietti.

Pennywise may have taken a severe beating at the end of the movie, but the demon is far from dead. Those who stayed back for the post-credits scene were treated to a disembodied giggle from the dancing clown himself. In speaking with Metro UK, Skarsgard explained that the sequel will explore Pennywise’s origins.

“It’s a different story but I’m excited to delve in deeper to the character as there’s more exploration for who Pennywise is. There is depth and a change in Pennywise from the first scene to the last (in the first film) and there’s a journey there, and I’m glad you said that and it resonated with you, that’s exactly what I want people to feel, ‘wait a minute what is this thing?’” the 27-year-old star shared.

He continued, “And I think that’s what I wanted and that’s where I want to go for the 2nd one, to delve into the psychological and metaphysical spaces of this transdimensional being. We have to raise the ante and not just do the same thing again so I’m looking forward to that process.”

Sources: Movie Web (1)(2), Entertainment Weekly, Den of Geeks/ Featured image: NME.


Giant LEGO Death Star Comes To Malaysia

Fans of the sci-fi movie series Star Wars will be in for a treat with the world’s biggest Death Star model to be displayed at the Legoland Malaysia theme park. Made from 723,150 pieces of Lego bricks, the 6m tall model will be installed by the end of the next month. The model was designed to resemble the iconic moon-sized space station and super weapon that was first introduced in George Lucas’ “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”.

The theme park’s model shop manager Stefan Bentivoglio, who headed a team of eight model builders for the project, said the Lego Miniland Death Star took 200 hours to design and will take another 1,800 hours to build and assemble:

It was designed by our Legoland California counterparts while the building and the assembling of the sphere is done entirely in Malaysia. The model will even shoot laser beams accompanied with sound effects to make the Death Star come to life from the silver screen. Hopefully, the models will be able to convert those who do not know much about Star Wars into fans.

The model will be placed at a dedicated area of the theme park’s mini land and there will also be interactive display as well as smaller replicas of popular characters from the movie franchise

He added that the sphere weighed about a tonne when completed with the installation of 135kg of stainless steel frames. He said that the 90 per cent completed model which is shaped like a sphere is about 2.3m in diameter and would light up at night with the help of about 10,000 glow-in-the dark Lego tiles to stay as true as possible to the one in the movie series.

Four different colours of Lego bricks – white, dark grey, light grey and luminous tiles were used to build the Death Star model and would be completed and displayed to visitors by July 26 for a limited period at the Nusajaya theme park. After that, it would be dissembled and displayed at other Legoland theme parks in Denmark, Germany, Britain, California and Florida.


Carlsberg Helms Drinks At MIGF 2012!

This year’s Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) will officially kick off in October and it’s going to be a spectacular month long food fare! Into its 12th year this year, the MIGF will feature a rich culinary adventure where 30 of Malaysia’s finest restaurants will be serving up Special Festival Menus at Special Festival prices, alongside a host of Special Festival Offers.

More importantly, Carlsberg Malaysia has announced that they will be the official beer sponsor in this year’s MIGF, with their diverse portfolio of internationally acclaimed beers, spirits, and wine products participating in an assortment of culinary activities complementing the annual culinary fiesta.

Discerning drinkers of the Festival will have a chance to sample four top premium beers, a new exciting cider, and the world’s most revered single malt whiskey, and a well-known cream liquor:

The crown jewel of the Carlsberg Malaysia’s portfolio of beers has been known to enhance Asian food such as vegetable or fish soups, light seasoned fish dishes and in particular roast meat with gravy. Made from Carlsberg Saccharomyces Carlsbergensis yeasts, the lager presents a clear harmoniously balanced taste.

The No.1 premium beer brand in France and its wheat beer Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, well-known as the Champagne of Beers, on the other hand provides discerning beer lovers a more flowery and fruity aftertaste. Paired with canapés and starters, the combination offers a perfect blend of flavours that enhances with every sip.

The No.1 Japanese beer around the world, is the first Karakuchi brewed beer with a clean, crisp and refreshing taste with no bitterness. Its combination with teriyaki, sushi or sashimi courses forms pure perfection.

The newest cider in town that celebrates sunny moments of togetherness is an ideal alternative to beers. This refreshing cider made from uniquely juicy apples will be a great addition to any meal.

Belgium’s premium brewed beer from The Monks of Grimbergen Abbey in Brussels offers a range of beer, each with its own distinctive taste – a refreshing wheat beer with citrus characters, a full bodied blonde beer with a spicy and fruity tinge and a sweet, tangy brown beer with a caramel and chocolate touch. Combined with the right dishes, it delivers a burst of delicate hues.\

The world’s most revered single malt’s impact on the palate is intense. With special attributes of citrus, sherry and exotic spices; this classic spirit quickly surpasses all expectations and is deemed the perfect drink to wind down at the end of an unforgettable night.

A cream liquor best served over ice seamlessly blends with dessert dishes. It is fresh, smooth and well-rounded with a full creamy taste, enriched with nuances of the exotic Marula fruit that will caresses the palate with a velvety and rich taste.

Each of these brands carries an inimitable flavour and style giving rise to spectacular epicurean delights that is guaranteed to tantalise the taste buds of food connoisseurs around town. MIGF 2012 will run for the entire month of October (1st October to 31st October). We call dibs!

For more information, visit the MIGF’s official website or hit up Carlsberg Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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#Snapchat: Stickers Update Allows You To Add Adorable Chat Stickers To Snaps

Time to flood your snaps with new stickers!

Previously, Snapchat only utilised a standard set of Unicode emoji. It was fun while it lasted, but it quickly became very “tired” and constrained Snapchatters’ creativity. Alas, the stickers are now anything but basic ;)

Snapchat just rolled out a small but important update that will allow you to use your Chat 2.0 stickers in your snaps. This means that you can finally incorporate into your snaps and Stories the cute colourful sloths, big walruses (“WIP”, “HAPPY HUMP DAY”, “TGIF”, “(WORK MODE)”), hearts, cartoon dogs and cats and pineapples and sheep, as well as random fruit and food and word stamps.

On top of that, you can even use the new stickers in Snapchat’s augmented reality feature for your videos by pinning them to moving objects.

How to use these new stickers? Snap something, then go to the note/Post-It-looking icon where you’d normally find the stickers/emoji on the top right. The new stickers should load on the first page while the standard emoji are still available by swiping to the sides.

Go ahead and go absolutely Snapchat-crazy!