You Don’t Know Them Now, But These 4 Local Artistes Are Destined To SLAYYY!

We Malaysians don’t give ourselves enough credit for the amount of talent we posses; maybe it’s the Asian in us telling ourselves we’re not good enough – but we’re actually an extremely talented bunch. From cooking only the tastiest cuisines to all the beautiful architecture you can find in heritage areas, our art is everywhere!

But let’s focus on music, since there are simply TOO MANY local artistes you’re unaware of – and we’re here to change that. We’ve gathered a few underrated Malaysian vocalists/musicians for you to listen to in the hope that *fingers crossed* you’ll like them just as much as we do, and start supporting them!

So without further ado, here are 4 local artistes you need to start listening to:

Yes, his music is as cool as his name. Serving only the best lines with fresh beats and an amazing flow, Joogi creates the kind of music you can listen to at any time of the day and still get hyped up. It’s the type of music you and your friends can all bop and sing along to when you’re vibing and having fun together. Basically, what we’re trying to say is that he makes GOOD A** MUSIC! And he’s going to be releasing even more…

Yup, you read that right! You can definitely expect some new music from him VERY SOON *wink wink*

Be sure to check out his music on Spotify or Apple Music and follow him on Instagram to stay updated!

It was love at first listen when we stumbled upon ‘uncooked brownies’ in 2021, when it first came out, and we still can’t stop talking about how good it is! Apriltwentyfifth just does that to you, delivering the catchiest songs that will have you hooked forever.

Just listen to ‘uncooked brownies’ and ‘mosquitoes in my room’ – however, we are not to be held accountable if you end up listening to it 24/7.

Be sure to check out more of his music on Spotify or Apple Music and follow him on Instagram!

There’s just something about Mohsein Kush’s dulcet voice that can make you feel like you’re floating when you listen to him. Just perfect for your late night drives or at-home days when you just want to relax – it’s the type of music that feels oddly healing? But of course, he does have music that’s a tad bit more upbeat, like ‘All Night’ and ‘Hilang’. Yes, he sings in Malay too!

And if you’re into Keshi or Giveon, then you’re definitely gonna LOVE Mohsein Kush’s music.

Be sure to check out more of his music on Spotify and follow him on Instagram!

Another one for the rap and hip hop enthusiasts: AXIZ, who began his journey as a rapper at a young age, started freestyling whilst he was in high school and later on, moved to the underground rap scene. He then shared his first video on Instagram in 2019 and has made it a long way since, with music videos out as well!

He’s heavy on lyricism and reminds us of rappers like Kodak Black – so if you’re into that type of rhythm then you should definitely give him a listen!

Be sure to check out more of his music on YouTube and follow him on Instagram!


#XMenApocalypse: Olivia Munn Joins Cast As Psylocke

Although the “X-Men” film franchise was often criticised over the apparent “white-washing”, what helped the franchise to succeed was also its incredibly diverse range of characters.

After announcing that newcomer Lana Condor would join the cast to portray Chinese American mutant Jubilee, director Bryan Singer took to Instagram to announce that Olivia Munn will portray Betsy Braddock aka Psylocke in “X-Men: Apocalypse“.

Excited to welcome @oliviamunn as Betsy Braddock! #Psylocke #XmenApocalypse #XMEN

A photo posted by Bryan Singer (@bryanjaysinger) on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:04pm PDT

“Deliver Us From Evil” star Olivia Munn is known for her supporting roles in various films and TV series, including “The Newsroom”, “Date Night”, and “Iron Man 2″. Most recently, she co-starred with Johnny Depp in the movie, “Mortdecai”.

Before becoming an actress, she began her professional career in TV journalism. She co-hosted “Attack of the Show!” from 2006 to 2010 and became a correspondent on “The Daily Show” from 2010 to 2011.

And now, Munn, whose mother is of Chinese descent, is set to portray psychic warrior Psylocke. Her character briefly appeared in 2006’s “X-Men: The Last Stand” and was portrayed by Asian American actress Meiling Melançon. In the film, she fought against the X-Men as a member of The Omegas.

Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe in 1976, Betsy Braddock first appeared in the Marvel UK series “Captain Britain”. Before becoming the X-Men member Psylocke in 1986, she was a supporting character in the adventures of her twin brother, Captain Britian. Her original powers were precognition, telepathy, mental bolts, mind control, and generating illusions.

Psylocke can generate a “psychic katana” and is immune to telepathic probes and attacks. She acquired the body, skills and elements of personality of a Japanese female ninja after crime lord Mats’uo Tsurayaba captured her and switched her mind with the mind of his lover, Kwannon. She somehow acquired the telekinesis of Jean Grey and was given the power to travel via shadows by The Crimson Dawn.

According to screenwriter Simon Kinberg, Psylocke was included in early drafts of Singer’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past“, but did not appear in the final film. Since she has been one of Apocalypse’s Four Horseman, “X-Men: Apocalypse” would be the first time the mutant will be prominently featured.

Set in the 1980s, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, and Rose Byrnewill reprise their respective roles in “X-Men: Apocalypse”. Newcomer Lana Condor joined the cast as Jubilee while Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, and Kodi Smit-McPhee will play the younger versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm, and Nightcrawler respectively. Ben Hardy was recently confirmed to be playing Angel and Evan Peters may show up as Quicksilver again.

Singer is directing “X-Men: Apocalypse” based on a screenplay written by Simon Kinberg, Mike Dougherty, and Dan Harris.

The movie, which is the sequel to “X-Men: Days of Future Past“, is slated for release on 27th May 2016.

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#Malaysia: 20-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday With 20 Pieces Of Roti Canai As Birthday Cake

Birthday cakes are overrated and pricy, don’t you think so? A group of friends decided to switch things up by throwing an unconventional birthday celebration for their friend.

Facebook user Yumiko Chin recently uploaded a series of photos of the gathering. In celebration of her friend (Emily Yap)’s 20th birthday, the gang of 6 ordered 20 pieces of roti canai as her birthday cake.

The get-together took place at a mamak place called Restoran Syed Abu, located at Damansara Jaya. After stacking the 20 roti canai together, they even managed to add 2 birthday candles on top of the “cake”. Can’t have a cake without some candles right?

Shortly after lighting up the candles, Chin and her friends sang the birthday song in 2 languages – 1 in English and another in Mandarin – before Yap made her wish and blew out each candle. The group of friends later posed for a wefie.

Since the post went viral online with more than 2100 shares, many netizens have expressed their desire to pull off a similar celebration for upcoming birthdays.

We’ve seen pizza cakes, Nasi Lemak cakes, and now roti canai cake. What’s next?


Concert Review: Snow Patrol’s Unplugged Gig Won Our Hearts Over

Irish-Scottish band, Snow Patrol, caused a stir in the community when they announced that they were stopping by Kuala Lumpur for their stripped-down show. Snow Patrol Acoustic was held in KL Live on the 30th of August 2019, presented by U Mobile.

The unplugged gig featured only two of the band’s usual roundup; frontman Gary Lightbody and guitarist Nathan Connolly. Their show included an opening act from Ryan McMullan, a rising Irish artist, who also played the keyboard for the show later the night.

Fans were buzzing hours before the show started, mainly due to how this was the band’s first visit to Malaysia. After waiting for 25 years, it seems like a few hours worth of waiting time was pretty much nothing. Once they flocked the inner space of KL Live, only minutes separated them from seeing their favourite act in the flesh.

Ryan McMullan took the stage with a grin before plunging right into it. It was a very strong opening, with his soulful voice effortlessly getting everyone into the mood of the night. Paired with the romantic lighting, it was easy to fall in love with the lad as he crooned to the crowd. His singing style echoed distinctly of Ed Sheeran, but it was mainly his wit and charm that got the crowd swooning. One of his songs even featured a sample of “Maniac” by Michael Sembello.

Before McMullan performed his final song, he mentioned how he was selling some merchandise outside of the venue. “I’m poor, you know,” he joked, which earned quite a few chuckles from the crowd. After pushing for sales a bit more, he rocked out one last time before Snow Patrol finally came out.

As the cheers reached its peak, Gary Lightbody and Nathan Connolly took their places on stage (joined by Ryan McMullan on the piano) as they began playing the intro to “Chocolate”. The crowd went feral, singing along passionately to every word. However after 2 more songs in, Lightbody smiled sheepishly about messing up “This Isn’t Everything You Are”. “Sorry, we’re not very well organised,” he said with a laugh before starting from the top again.

Lightbody turned out to be quite a talkative fella, despite his quiet demeanor. After warming up to the crowd a bit, he mentioned how McMullan actually joined the tour as a last minute thing – which involved him learning 17 Snow Patrol songs within the span of a week.

As the crowd gasped at the statement, Lightbody joked that it could be either a punishment or a blessing depending on what you think of their music. After gaining a few laughs from the crowd, the show continued on.

However it was during “Don’t Give In” that the crowd noticed how Lightbody was struggling to sing comfortably. He then admitted that he was diagnosed with a throat and chest infection earlier today but was adamant on not canceling tonight’s show. Fans were very touched by the sentiment and were more than happy to sing along to help him out where he couldn’t.

The singalong of the night was loudest with “Run” and “Chasing Cars”. Though it was expected, considering how they are the most popular songs by the group, it was really touching to see how brightly Lightbody lit up (pun intended).

Despite how bad his voice got as the show progressed, the man fought on. It was partially amusing to his facial expressions as he tried to pull it off but ended up failing to suppress the sheepish smiles and awkward laughs when he messed up.

He got the crowd to sing the refrain for “What If This Is All The Love You Get” and even went as far as miming out the lyrics to help them singalong. Despite it all, Snow Patrol managed to perform a full setlist (with cuts to certain tracks) and 2 more songs as an encore for their Malaysian fans.

As a final hurrah before wrapping up their premature South East Asia unplugged show, the band members expressed their gratitude to how reactive and empathetic the crowd was.

In the final picture on this chain I look like I’m being chased by a giant monster with wonky eyes. Just saying. Thank you to everyone that came to the show in Kuala Lumpur last night. Our first time playing there and great our first show there was to a packed room with such a great atmosphere. As you might be aware now we have had to cancel the last two shows of the tour in Jakarta and Singapore. We are so sorry to have to do that. Anyone that was at the show in Kuala Lumpur last night will attest I struggled to sing much of anything and we had to face the fact that I need to rest for a bit. I hate having to cancel and will do shows in any state I’m in (even if I might mention being under the weather on stage sometimes I’ll still do the shows and sing my damn heart out) but as I sang harder and harder last night it got worse and worse. All caused by a throat/chest infection I’m on antibiotics for at the moment. This is not a long term problem, I just need some rest. Sorry again. I hate missing shows. Jakarta and Singapore we will make it up to you when we go back on tour with a new album I promise. Loads of love to you all. And thank you all for this tour of south east Asia. It has been amazing. Gutted not to get to finish it properly but thank you all so much. gL.x. ? @allisamazing

A post shared by  Snow Patrol (@snowpatrol) on Aug 30, 2019 at 1:41am PDT

Overall, Snow Patrol’s debut gig in Malaysia was a success. Personally we’re a bit upset that “Set The Fire To The Third Bar” got axed from the setlist, but it was still worth every bit to see how touched Lightbody and Connolly were to see a whole crowd of people from the other side of the world belting out all the words to a song that came out in 2006.

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#AirMaxDay: Nike Celebrates 30 Years Of #AirMax With A Fresh Collection

Originally released on 26th March 1987, the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Max 1 introduced the world to visible Nike Air cushioning. It was first released in 3 iconic colourways: the “Classic white”, “Red/Grey/White”, and “Blue/Grey” combos. But it wasn’t just “a shoe”, it became an icon.

It quickly spread, from running to basketball to training and tennis, capturing hearts sneakerheads and at the same time, becoming a coveted lifestyle product across the globe. It revolutionised the game. After 30 years, Air Max continues to evolve.

On 26th March 2017, Nike will observe Air Max Day to mark the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 1, the shoe that pushed Air Innovation to new heights.

To celebrate the iconic anniversary, Nike will be dropping a host of retros, remixes, and innovations will release through the month of March, including the long-awaited Nike Air VaporMax. Said to be the “rebirth of Air” the Nike Air VaporMax comes with a flexible Flyknit upper atop a radically redesigned Air cushioning system.

And that’s not all! As part of Air Max Day, Nike has launched a new video that speaks about the journey of how Nike brought back the very first Air Max 1 OG and the process behind the design of the newly crafted Air Max 1 Anniversary.

So don on your Air Max swag this 26th March and celebrate it with the world.

For more information, visit Nike’s website.


Dragonriders of Pern: Warner Bros’ New Franchise Play?

Our inner nerds are screaming in excitement! It looks like Warner Bros is trying to make a movie franchise from Anne McCaffrey’s sci-fi book series, “Dragonriders of Pern”.

The book series was written by Anne McCaffrey and it tells the story of a group of warriors who tries to save the exotic planet of Pern. Pern is threatened by the deadly spores, “Thread”, that comes with an orbit of Red Star. But the warriors aren’t the only ones that will eventually save the planet as they team up with the fire-breathing dragons, “the wyrms”, that incinerate the spores with their flames.

Since it became one of the biggest selling sci-fi series, the producers from Warner Bros Network and Toronto’s Cooperheart Entertainment has been trying to bring them to the big screen. However, the rights were then reverted back to the author after both projects fell apart.

As “The Hobbit” trilogy is coming to end later this year, Warner Bros is undertaking the dutyof adapting the 22-volume book series, “Dragonriders of Pern”. According to Deadline, the deal is completed by Warner Bros’ new senior VP of production Drew Crevello who had previously worked on the X-Men franchise at Fox. Warner Bros’ Creative Executive Julia Spiro has been selected to work on the project too.

First a Harry Potter spin-off film and now, a sci-fi fantasy film about fire-breathing dragons with telepathic powers? Keep ’em coming, Warner Bros!


From Somethinc To Fenty Skin: Dope Beauty Drops You Gotta Cop!

With the SZN of summer approaching (though you can’t really tell the difference in perpetually hot Malaysia), it’s the perfect time to go out in nature and bask in some Vitamin D. However, all the direct sunlight and UV rays can be harmful for your skin, which is why it’s SO IMPORTANT to take care of your skin during the summertime!

Today, we have a selection of skincare and makeup products that will not only make your skin feel good, but look good too! Here are 6 dope beauty drops you should check out.

The popular Indonesian beauty brand that has been taking over beauty TikTok, Somethinc, has finally landed in Malaysia! In conjunction with their official launch in Malaysia, they have also launched their brand new Calm Down! series that focuses on calming troubled skin, irritation, and strengthening the skin barrier, which in turn reduces skin sensitivity and speeds up its recovery process.

The skin-loving line-up consists of the Skinpair Bubble Cleanser, the PHA 3% Soothing Everyday Toner, the Skinpair Barrier Serum, and the Skinpair R-Cover Cream. Aside from their skincare line, Somethinc also offers a selection of quality makeup products which will soon be available in Malaysia as well.

The entire Calm Down! series is now available on Somethinc’s Shopee and will soon be available offline at select retailers. For more information about Somethinc and its diverse range of body care, skincare, makeup, and quality local beauty products, visit www.somethinc.com.

The multi-tasking viral makeup product that gives you beautiful, bronzed skin is back with “The Sunkissed Nude Story”, featuring healthy bronze, fresh blush and kissable lip shades in NUDESTIX’s award-winning creamy formulas. You can now enter your Sunkissed era with their new collection, which includes:

Nudies Matte All-Over Bronze in two shades – Sunkissed Original, and Sunkissed Cool; Nudies Matte All-Over Blush in Sunkissed Pink; and Intense Matte Lip & Cheek Pencils in Sunkissed Nude, Sunkissed Pink, and Sunkissed Rose. All multitasking with rich colour payoff, they’re the perfect beauty products for the summertime!

NUDESTIX Nudies Matte All-Over Face Blush and Bronze retails for RM145, and NUDESTIX Intense Matte Lip & Cheek Pencil retails for RM122 and are available via Sephora Malaysia beginning 20th April 2023.

Supergoop!’s bestselling glowy, tinted sunscreen Glowscreen SPF 40 welcomes a brand new shade – Dawn. It gives you a pink pearl glow when applied, hydrating skin and priming it for makeup with a dewy finish. Upon application, this multitasking formula gives you an instant glow-up, imbuing your complexion with radiance without leaving visible glitz or glitter on your skin. With SPF 40 and broad spectrum protection from UV rays and infrared radiation, Glowscreen keeps you safe from the sun while also helping filter blue light from tech.

Glowscreen’s dewy, radiant shades (Dawn & Sunrise) are flexible for a wide range of skin tones. You can mix shades together for a more personalised glow, or you can choose different shades for different times of the year!

Supergoop! is available at all Sephora stores and sephora.my.

With earth day just around the corner, INNISFREE is celebrating with the release of the Green Tea Seed Serum set with Refill Pack. Not only can fans of the popular Green Tea Seed Serum restock on the pre-serum, they will also get a full-sized refill (80ml) for when they next run out!

The Green Tea Seed Serum set with Refill Pack is now available online and at all INNISFREE stores.

Huda Beauty continues to transform the lip game with a major upgrade of their OGs: Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick & Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil. With new creamy, dreamy (and vegan-friendly) formulations, extended head-turning shades, and smooth like butter application, the cult-favourite lip duo will let lips take centrestage: Bigger, Bolder, and More High-Definition than ever!

The Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick now features an extended shade range suitable for ALL skin tones with 16 universal shades, and you can expect instant colour payoff for 8 hours with maximum comfort as the newly vegan-friendly formula hugs lips comfortably with its weightless, moisturising formula. Meanwhile, the Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil comes in 12 vibrant shades that contour, fill, and line lips with precision, creating more luscious, fuller-looking lips.

Available at Sephora, you can now receive a 3-piece fragrance sample kit with min. spend of RM240 at Sephora until 31st December at Sephora stores, sephora.my, and Sephora in-app.

Say hello to the new Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream, the eye cream that does it all. Targeting under eye dryness, dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, this ultra-thick eye cream works overtime to brighten, smooth, and reduce the look of puffiness, fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet around the eyes. Suitable for all skin types, the intensely hydrating but non-greasy formula instantly melts into the skin and is full of eye-targeted ingredients, including peptides, caffeine, and vitamins. Housed in an easy-to-use twist-up pot, it’s perfect for those with long nails and to keep your skincare routine mess-free. Best of all, you’ll start noticing instant brightening and hydrating benefits, then fewer visible fine lines and wrinkles over time.

Fenty Skin Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream (RM195) is available online at sephora.my on and in-store at Sephora Malaysia.

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Year In Search 2022: Top Trending Searches For Malaysia This Year

Google is the biggest search engine in the world. Whenever we find ourselves lacking any kind of information – whether menial or super important, we can simply fire up the internet and search it up through Google. It’s free, it’s easy and it helps deliver information in the speed of light!

But through all the years with Google (they have been around since 1998), have you ever wondered what people as a collective, searches for on Google? Let’s take a look at what Malaysians search up for on Google this year.

Looking at the top 10 searches in Malaysia for this year, things are looking pretty mundane with a lot of us just searching up information on relevant and important events. These events include; government initiatives, the elections, our new prime minister, the death of the queen and more.

Taking on first place is the government-led initiative “Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia” – researching about the government aid worth RM 8.2 billion. In seventh place is “Peranti Siswa”, an initiative led by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia to provide devices to students from B40 families.

In November, Malaysia’s 15th general elections was happening and the top trending searches are all related to one another. This includes “MySPR Semak”, “Keputusan PRU 15“, “MyUndi”, and “Anwar Ibrahim” made it into the Top 10, coming in at number two, four, five, and eight respectively.

Coming in third, Malaysians also searched for “World Cup 2022” as they prepare for the exciting world event. Mourning the loss of the queen, “Queen Elizabeth” comes at 9th place. To pass the time, “Wordle” and “Mental Age Test” are some of the most common online pastimes among Malaysians.

When it comes to our searches for places, “Genting Highlands” tops the trends list in this category. Many of these searches are shopping malls including the newly-opened “LaLaport” in Bukit Bintang City Centre, “Pavilion Bukit Jalil” mall, “IOI City Mall” and “Tropicana Gardens Mall“.

Following the search for malls, Malaysians also search for fun activities to do like theme parks and aquariums such as “Sunway Lagoon“, “Aquaria KLCC”, “ESCAPE Penang” and “LEGOLAND Malaysia“.

With the recent conclusion to Malaysia’s 15th general elections, many Malaysians searched for politicians – most probably to find more information on who they are voting for. Our newly-appointed prime minister “Anwar Ibrahim” takes first place followed closely by the notorious “Najib Razak” and “Ahmad Zahid Hamidi” in third and fourth place respectively.

In the international scene, former celebrity power couple, “Amber Heard” and “Johnny Depp” tops the first two trending searches. Meanwhile, actor “Will Smith” who took a swing at comedian “Chris Rock” at the 94th Academy Awards resulted in both of them making an appearance on the list too.

One of the first things we do before we watch a movie is… *drum roll* Google it! Researching a movie before buying a ticket is crucial, trying to see if it’s interesting before we waste 2 hours of our lives. Thus why this list is filled with this year’s most successful movies.

Local box office hit “Mat Kilau” shows up top at the list with Indonesian horror film “KKN di Desa Penari” coming in second. And the rest are international blockbusters including “Black Adam“, “Top Gun“, “Jurassic World Dominion“, “Doctor Strange“, “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “The Batman“.

Surprisingly, one of the most searched categories among Malaysians is losses. Following the year after COVID-19 pandemic losses, this year too, we have lost many of the world’s most influential and most loved people. May they rest in peace.

Coming in at first, is of course, the “Queen Elizabeth” – finally, a long rest after a long reign. Following is Malaysia’s beloved singer “Adibah Noor” who died of ovarian cancer. Other losses affected Malaysians include Thai actress “TangMo”, local drama actress “Syazlin Zainal“, Japan’s former prime minister “Shinzo Abe”, former pop singer “Aaron Carter“, former MIC president “Samy Vellu“, South Korean actress “Kim Mi-soo“, YouTube content creator “Technoblade” and veteran American actress “Betty White”.

To check out other top 10s, visit their trend page here. There are many other trending categories you can read on. To view the remaining “Year in Search” stories and top trending charts from Malaysia and throughout the world, visit the global trends website here.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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First Official Look At Liu Yifei In Full Costume As Disney’s Mulan

Mulan is poised for battle. Disney has finally unveiled the first look at Liu Yifei aka Crystal Liu (刘亦菲) as the titular character.

This is to mark the first day of production of Disney’s live-action remake based on the 1998 animated feature film of the same name. The last time we were this excited was when we got to see Emma Watson as Belle for the first time.

Judging from the publicity shot, the 30-year-old actress is wielding a sword (perhaps it belongs to her father?) with an intense expression, ready to fight. It’s also interesting to note that her weapon matches the red robe she’s wearing. We absolutely love the determination in Liu Yifei’s eyes.

Directed by Niki Caro, filming for the live-action adaptation will be shot in New Zealand and China. Joining Liu Yifei in “Mulan” are Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ron Yuan, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao, Cheng Pei-Pei, Nelson Lee, Chum Ehelepola, Gong Li, and Jet Li.

“‘Mulan’ is the epic adventure of a fearless young woman who masquerades as a man in order to fight Northern Invaders attacking China. The eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, Hua Mulan is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. When the Emperor issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army, she steps in to take the place of her ailing father as Hua Jun, becoming one of China’s greatest warriors ever,” Disney said in a statement.

In case you’re interested, here are 8 fun facts about the “Mulan” actress, Liu Yifei.

“Mulan” is due to open in cinemas March 2020.


Concert Review: Hyukoh’s KL Show Was Emotionally Honest & Here’s Why

Fans of South Korean alternative rockers Hyukoh were lucky to see that their faves were paying them a second visit. The band brought their “24: How To Find True Love and Happiness Tour” to KL on the 20th of February, which garnered quite the crowd despite being on a weekday.

The event was organised by U-mobile and Upfront Arena, who executed the event rather justly. Fans were brimming with excitement, chattering away about how they were only minutes from seeing their faves performing live. The venue filled up rather quickly once doors opened, soon it turned into a waiting game for the lights to dim.

The opening act was of a local flavour, serving up Lost Spaces as an appetiser to the crowd. The four-piece unit had a rather chill yet cool vibe to them as they played their first song. With an interesting choice of incorporating jarring noises such as telephone rings into songs, they echo the sound of Phum Viphurit. It worked effortlessly, the crowd quickly got tipsy from the dreamy atmosphere.

However what was most memorable about Lost Spaces was how they kept on throwing curveballs at us with their choices of songs; all which seem even more different than the one before it. From the quirky yet stylish “35mm” which had a futuristic feel to it, to launching the crowd with 80s synth pop – serving us what a funky Owl City would sound like. Never letting up once, Lost Spaces mixed the likes of lofi, funk, chill hop with a whole lotta synthesisers. However, it’s in their lack of settling for one genre which makes them especially unique – and will definitely be their trademark sound.

Subtle and incredibly eerie; the crowd first noticed that Hyukoh was about to come on when the generic trap beats that was playing earlier to fill in the silence were replaced with a recording. What was it of, however, was a little hard to tell as it was playing in reverse. Starting off softly, no one could quite tell at first but it slowly grew louder and louder until everyone was aware of the garbled noises pouring out of the speakers. The lights started to dim, as this new age EDM was playing; resulting in a chaotic mashup with the vocals playing in reverse. Despite the almost demonic energy to it–there was an air of majesty from it all, as if a holy ritual was about to begin.

Slowly, the coloured lights illuminated the stage and from the shadows emerged four familiar figures. The crowd went wild at the sight of the members, as they took their positions and picked up their instruments. The hellish remix track had finally come to its dramatic end, and what replaced it was the intro of “Skyworld”, the second track of the band’s latest EP. Then all was silent for a moment as everyone held their breath; what would Hyukoh open with?

The answer came in the form of the iconic beginning chords of Wiing Wiing, which sent the crowd into a frenzy. Almost immediately, fans started singing along the lyrics in Korean
passionately as Oh Hyuk himself crooned. Being one of the first singles the band had released, it was a moment for the OG fans who had been there from the start. They then set the mood with “Graduation”, the Jawaiian-esque psychedelic trip which was complete with a light show to complement the experience. With the effect of the lights and the overall vibe of the song, it felt as if one was being transported into another dimension.

Quickly following along, the band played the cheerful “Panda Bear”, the upbeat “2002 World Cup” and the cult favourite, “Wanli”. The stage was lit an eerie red as Hyuk chanted the lyrics in Mandarin over and over again, the crowd repeating with him as they bobbed their head to the guitar riffs. “Citizen Kane” was another one for fans of Hyukoh’s more gritter, alternative sound; many chanting along to the addictive line of “Hong Kong taxi driver!”.

The band then slowed things down, getting the crowd to go silent before playing calmer jams such as “Goodbye Seoul” and “Ohio”. Even though we had reached the milder part of the setlist, Hyukoh played some of their softer yet cheerful songs like “Gang Gang Schiele” before returning to the somber “Gondry”.

With the moody mood set, it was only appropriate to ring in the banger of the night; “Tomboy”. The reaction was immediate; cries of joy, echoes of rushed singing and a scramble for phones to be used as torchlights. Out of all the crowd singalongs, it was definitely the loudest for this one. The melancholy felt was ineffable yet successfully tugs at your heart strings, stirring up that hurt you never thought you had.

After that the band announced a line that brought boos from the crowd; “That was our last song of the night.” Turns out they had a trick up their sleeve, and began playing “LOVE YA!” to an extremely grateful crowd. There was even heartfelt mentions from Hyuk himself, hoping that much like the name of the EP, fans will too find the true meaning of love and happiness. After that, the band cleared off backstage whilst the venue was practically quaking with shouts of “ENCORE!” from fans who refused to believe that this was the end. Where were the hits of the night?

All answers came in the form on a well received encore; performing the smooth “Tokyo Inn”, the classic “Comes and Goes” and wrapping up the night with “Settle Down”. Saving the best for last, HYUKOH went out with a bang.

Perhaps what was especially unique about HYUKOH is how emotionally honest their performances are. They bare their souls on the stage, pouring out everything they’ve got into a sea of strangers. Perhaps that’s why their music is always so emotionally charged in one way or another. If not their stylish indie rock sound, they opt for more slower, steadier tracks. Giving almost a romantic environment, especially during their slow songs, you feel yourself slowly melting along with the dreamy vibe of the music.

Hyukoh isn’t just a band; they’re an experience. Much like atmosphere, it’s something one has to be there in order to fully appreciate. There’s no saying how far this band could go, with their one of a kind sound and general oddity, but one thing is for sure; they’re here for a long time to come.

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Hype’s Weekender: It’s The Ship + JinnyboyTV + Baby Groot Dance + MORE

1. Livescape Group’s epic “IT’S THE SHIP” announcement

Livescape Group will take Singapore by storm as it presents a mega event concept destined to rival Asia’s highest profile festivals. “IT’S THE SHIP” will be a 5D4N jam-packed experience aboard the award-winning “Voyager of the Seas” Royal Caribbean cruise liner. International and regional headliners will perform on multiple stages full steam ahead in a first-ever journey of this magnitude in Asia. More exciting announcements to come but meanwhile:

2. 2NE1 leader CL’s wardrobe tour (by VFILES)

Ever wondered what a K-Pop idol’s wardrobe must look like? We know of one with a massive wardrobe comprising of clothes that strongly follows her group’s loud, colourful, and hip hop concept. Follow 2NE1 leader CL in this video were she invites you into the YG Entertainment building in South Korea for a bit before escorting you to her massive wardrobe! The video also includes a short snippet of CL performing at a 2NE1 show:

3. CNBLUE’S “Can’t Stop” live in Kuala Lumpur (by IME Productions)

Known for their amazingly energetic performances, CNBLUE returned to Kuala Lumpur once more as part of their “Can’t Stop” concert tour, in conjunction with the release of their 5th mini album of the same name. They rocked Stadium Negara about a year ago so when we knew that they were coming back, expectations were high! Did they disappoint? No. Do we have withdrawal symptoms? A big yes.

4. The #GotG end credits scene aka the baby Groot dance (by Marvel)

Nope, not over it. In fact, we’ve openly admitted that we’re suffering from the post “Guardians of the Galaxy” depression. Luckily, our friends from Universal Music Malaysia sent us the deluxe “Guardians of the Galaxy” soundtrack. We haven’t been able to stop playing track #7 on disc 1 ever since. Which song is that, you ask? The one with the baby Groot dance:

5. Malaysian Auto-Correct Fails (by JinnyboyTV)

Our friends from JinnyboyTV released a brand new video that focuses on the mistakes we make on a daily basis. Auto-correct fails. Because really, who hasn’t fallen victim to not-so-accurate or unintended-word-swap auto-corrects? See if the ones you’ve personally experienced were equally as embarrassing as the ones in the video below. Heck, if you have funnier ones to share, let us know in the comments later:

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Everyone Is Invited To The Prime Minister & Cabinet’s Hari Raya Open House

A few more days to go before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and we’re pretty sure that most of us will be going back to our hometown to celebrate the festivity with our family and relatives. Heck, some of us have already went back last weekend!

However, for those celebrating Raya in Klang Valley area, you will have the opportunity to visit one particular open house in Putrajaya on the first day of Hari Raya.

That’s right! Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the entire Cabinet will be hosting an open house at the Seri Perdana Complex on Wednesday, 5th June 2019, and everyone is invited!

The Prime Minister’s Department said in a statement today, that the open house will take place from 10am to 4.30pm. “Members of the public are invited to come by wearing appropriate attire,” read the statement.

Majlis Hari Raya Aidilfitri Jabatan Perdana Menteri Bersama Jabatan/ Agensi 2018

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To make it easier for the public to reach Seri Perdana Complex, a free shuttle bus service will be made available from three locations; Putrajaya Sentral, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque and Putra Mosque, starting at 9.30am.

The public can park their respective vehicles at the three locations and take the shuttle bus to make a return trip to the complex, the statement said.

It is expected that more than 50,000 people will attend and enliven the Hari Raya event.

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#DJPicks: Malaysian Music Superheroes To Keep A Lookout For

We be keeping track of our local heroes!

Over the years, we’ve seen the dance music scene evolve into something that has become so beautiful, in the sense that it brings people together as they embrace the music and enjoy a good night out. From trance to techno to big room sounds to trap, dubstep and future house as well as progressive and moombathon, we’ve had the pleasure of attending mega dance music festivals such as Future Music Festival Asia, ZoukOut and It’s The Ship. Much like these music festivals, we’ve also attended tonnes of club nights where superstar DJs such as Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Cosmic Gate, Will Sparks, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Steve Aoki and more have taken over to give dance music fans the time of their lives.

Speaking of international acts, the next couple of months are going to be crazy as we’ve got The Chainsmokers, John Dahlbäck, Mark Sixma and more heading our way. Yes, it’s great that we’ve got all these big international acts coming our way but it’s not every other week that we get these acts.

So, what happens when we don’t have an international act to party to/with? Are we just to stay home and rot away every weekend? No. Why?

Because we’ve got some pretty talented local DJs who are guaranteed to entertain you just as much as an international act would!

As many of you would know, Malaysian DJs Goldfish + Blink are 2 of the biggest local names who have made it in the international dance music circuit. From being signed to Hardwell’s label to performing at Ultra Music Festival Korea 2015, the duo who also hold a residency at one of Malaysia’s leading dance clubs, Zouk Club KL, has definitely set the benchmark for other local talents.

Today, we present you with other unsung local heroes that we feel deserve some recognition:

Consisting of Ethan Curzon and Yeoh Wai Hong, BATE recently opened for Martin Garrix at KL Live. Known for their private parties, as well as bringing a different kind of energy to each and every set that they play, BATE has also performed alongside the likes of R3hab, Hard Rock Sofa, Showtek, and Cosmic Gate.

Apart from their Friday night residency at Zouk Club KL, BATE has also played at major events like Future Music Festival Asia 2013 and 2014 where they shared the stage with deadmau5 + Friends and at Thirst 2013 where they shared the stage with Afrojack, NERVO, and David Guetta. Internationally, the duo have been booked to play at venues including Octagon in Seoul, MAZE in Melbourne, and Mink in Singapore.

If you’re looking to catch this duo on a regular night, then you’re in luck as they can be found anchoring SMASH at Zouk Club KL on Friday nights and NOISE at Lust KL on Saturdays.

For more on BATE, visit their Facebook page.

Casey Chong, also known as Mr. Deadwood, found his love for music ever since he was a kid. Having always been captivated by the sound of beats, he learned to play the drums on his own and as his passion for music continued to grow, he decided to pursue the arts and crafts of deejaying in order to expose and share his love for music to a bigger audience.

Known for dropping some powerful and fresh mixes of progressive house and future house, Casey has thrown some of the biggest parties which have been endorsed by brands such as Redbull. Having shared the stage with Ben Gold and Sidney Samson, Casey will also be opening for The Chainsmokers at Gravity Club KL this June.

Future House Mixtape by Mr Deadwood by Mr Deadwood on  Mixcloud

Mr. Deadwood currently holds a residency at Providence KL (Thursday) and Gravity KL (Friday). You can catch him this Thursday as he’s one of the acts featured for the grand launch of #Thirstday.

For more on Mr. Deadwood, hit up his Facebook page.

A self-professed late bloomer, Sanjeev Raj, also known by his stage name Axel Groove found his inspiration following 7 years in the wilderness, also known as the concrete jungles of Australia. Once back in Malaysia, Groove signed with Excessive Studios where he honed his skills under Bryan Burger.

After a year or so, he started playing at venues including Zouk Club KL, Vertigo, Establishment, Bedroom, Frangipani, Marini’s on 57, Pisco, The Roof, Lust, Nagaba and events including Future Music Festival Asia, Red Bull F1 Grand Prix, Red Bull Music Academy, Glenmorangie, Supermodel Me, Tropfest, and Fred Perry Subsonic.

Groove has also played at regional countries such as Singapore and Thailand and played along international luminaries including Hot Since 82 (UK), Eats Everything (UK), Osunlade (USA), Sonny Fodera (AUS), Shiba San (FRA), Yuksek (FRA), Hercules and the Love Affair (US), Phil Weeks (FRA), Africa Hitech (UK), What So Not (Aus) and more. His passion and eclectic taste has also seen him program music for The Big Group venues such as Tate, Beast, Page 2 and Hit & Mrs.

Taking a wide range of inspiration from the likes of Kerri Chandler all the way to Jamie Jones; Axel Groove incorporates a sexy blend of disco, house, and deep tech vibes to feed the soul.

Sex Panthers Play House Vol 2 @ Pisco Bar 2/5/2015 by Axel Groove on  Mixcloud

Find out where you can catch him next by stalking his Facebook page.

Formed in 2008 by 2 former rock band mates; Shaheed Naz and Robotron 5000, DANGERDISKO is known for their heavily influenced 80s pop culture, throwback music, and art mixes. Armed with a reverbed snares and attitudes to match, the duo have taken over the world with their brand of nu disco and over a period of six years, they’ve released a number of singles on an Italian record label, produced and remixed for Malaysian artistes and toured a number of countries including Indonesia, Hong Kong, America, and UK.

Having performed at various music festivals including Future Music Festival Asia 2013 and 2014, Festival Belia Putrajaya 2014, Urbanscapes 2013 and 2012, they also opened for Upfront Arena: Foals 2014 and are currently signed to Media Blackout, an NYC/LA based label.

Find out where you can catch DANGERDISKO live in action by stalking them on Facebook.

Remember guys, as great as international acts are, the locals are just as great. So support your local music superheroes ;)

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HK Actress Cecilia Cheung Gifts Lucky Fan A RM3k Branded Watch

We often hear stories of celebrities going above and beyond for their loyal fans. Because without the dedication and support from fans, where would they be? There’s a reason why Cecilia Cheung (张柏芝) is still so loved by people after all these years.

The Hong Kong actress has always maintained a close connection to her fans via social media. Recently, a lucky fan of hers was seen receiving a branded watch from the actress. This made many netizens online envious, wishing that they were in the lucky fan’s shoes.

A few days back, Cecilia was in China and was about to fly back to Hong Kong. At the airport, she was surprised to see a group dedicated fans waiting to meet her. After noticing them, the 43-year-old walked towards her fans while taking off a white watch from her wrist. “I didn’t know that you all are here to send me off. This (watch) is the latest (edition) this year. I just put it on, it’s for you now,” she said while handing the watch to one of the fans.

Because there was a group of fans present, the well-loved actress suggested for her fans to play a couple rounds of rock paper scissors to determine who gets the watch as a gift from her. Eventually, a winner was pronounced. The lucky winner accepted the gift from Cecilia with overwhelming happiness and kept thanking her.

After some digging, a netizen found out that the watch is worth up to almost RM3000. The Glory Watch is a Hong Kong brand in which Cecilia is an ambassador for.

Multiple videos were posted online of Cecilia’s interaction with her fans at the airport. Some netizens praised her for her down-to-earth and generous personality. Whereas, many others expressed how envious they were of the lucky fan who got to receive the gift from the actress.

This article is contributed by Amelia Er.


First Ever Sonos Concept Store Is Finally Open In Malaysia!

If you’ve never heard of Sonos, you are in for a treat! Sonos is a speaker brand that offers a wide range of home theatre speakers including floor stands, sound bars, and even bookshelf speakers. The speakers they have on offer are meant to be a powerful yet beautiful addition to your living room.

Just recently, the first-ever Sonos concept store was launched in Malaysia. Located at The Starhill mall, this one-of-a-kind store is re-created from its own highly popular TC Experience Centre in Singapore.

If you ever find yourself in The Starhill mall, head on over to the Sonos concept store to discover a new world of unparalleled sounds. This new concept store offers a multi-sensory experience for customers to fully immerse in the world of music.

Customers can enjoy an uninterrupted home theatre experience in a private listening room specially designed to feel like they are listening from the comfort of their own living room. Additionally, Sonos also offers one-on-one individualised consultation for customers who are already eager to set up the ideal sound system in their homes.

If you still aren’t sure about Sonos, check out their impressive 2,800 5-Star Google Reviews. On top of that, Sonos was also ranked first by The Straits Times for its award-winning service! With a near-perfect score of 9.9, Sonos was competing alongside the biggest service-industry giants such as Apple and Hyatt, yet they still came out top. Incredible!

Check out the Sonos Home Theater video here;

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.


BET Awards Honoree: All You Need to Know About Lionel Richie

Every year, the BET Awards honour the top-notch musicians in the music industry with The BET Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an artiste or a group who has achieved outstanding performances and contributed a lot to the music industry.

This year around, legendary pop icon Lionel Richie is set to receive the 2014 BET Lifetime Achievement Awards and he will be the 14th recipient of the honourable award. The singer is expected to perform at the award ceremony which will be happening on 29th June at Nokia Theatre LA. The musical guests for the award ceremony will pay tribute to the pop icon as well by performing Richie’s most recognised songs throughout the years.

Whenever Richie releases a new song, his song will hit #1 on the Billboard chart for a long period of time and his most popular song was “Endless Love”, which was a collaboration between Lionel himself and veteran pop icon Diana Ross. He has sold millions of albums to date and bagged 5 Grammys and an Oscar for his song “Say You, Say Me”.

To celebrate the icon’s success in the music industry, we introduce you the top 3 Lionel Richie’s songs you should know!

With such a successful career in music industry, Lionel Richie’s life has drawn a lot of media attention, especially when it comes to his private life. With all due respect, we decided not to share some of the controversial facts but instead, here’s what you need to know bout the pop icon!

1. Before Lionel Richie went solo, he formed the Mystics and the band became one of the greatest soul bands during the 1960s. The band later changed its name to the Commodores and the word was picked at random out of the dictionary.

2. Richie did not know how to play piano before he formed the band. He later taught himself to play piano by ear.

3. Sazh Katzroy is a character from the popular role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII and the character model is based on the pop icon Lionel Richie.

4. Lionel Richie was not only known for his pop icon status, but he was also known to have a striking resemblance to the character from the animated film, “Toy Story”. Well, hello there Mr. Potato Head!

5. Lionel Richie and the late Michael Jackson were good friends and they’ve known each other since the 1970s. Both of them have worked together on a number of projects including writing the iconic 1985 charity song, “We Are the World”.

6. Richie became a breast cancer activist and raised millions of dollars for the benefit of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation as he was inspired by his grandmother who was a breast cancer survivor and went on to live a ripe old age of 104 years old.

7. He loved his fans so much that he dedicated a photo album #lovemyfans on his Facebook page. Oh yes, this is absolutely what every other celebrity should do.

8. Before Lionel Richie split up with Brenda Harvey, they were married for almost 18 years and legally adopted the famous actress and TV personality Nicole Richie when she was nine years old.

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#FrenchFestivalMY: French Art & Film Festival Returns Bigger & Better Than Ever

From “Serial (Bad) Weddings” to “Beauty and the Beast” to “The Finishers”, these are just some of the films that you can expect from the 14th edition of French Art & Film Festival in Malaysia.

Organised by the Alliance Française and the Embassy of France in Malaysia, the festival is supported by the Institut Français. It will once again thrill audiences in the Klang Valley and Penang by continuing in its yearly celebration of the arts as a platform for cultural exchange.

During a press conference, the organisers revealed the 2015 programme for the month-long celebration of French culture. Malaysian-based audiences can participate in a series of activities, which includes film screenings, a travelling photography exhibition, and gastronomy tastings. live dance and music performances. A total of 4 live shows in the categories of music, dance, and DJ will be presented by French artists around Kuala Lumpur as well.

Regarding the festival, Mr Jean-Piere Galland, Cultural Counsellor at the French Embassy in Malaysia said:

We see this festival as a shared yearly project with our various partners. We are very lucky to have the continued support of our sponsors, as it is with their participation that we are able to eagerly share what French culture has to offer. We are truly honoured to also have the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, and we hope our French Festival will contribute to the success of the national campaign for the Year of Festivals Malaysia 2015.

The festival will see a continuation in partnership with Martell as presenting sponsor, with the globally-renowned cognac house celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) also boarded as the film festival partner. The festival will be bringing a network of French and local partners and sponsors to the forefront as well.

Last year, the festival attracted as many as 8,000 spectators, including around 6,000 viewers for the film festival alone. Fans of the festival are made up of people with different backgrounds and ages, including Malaysians as well as French and international citizens residing in Malaysia.

The much-awaited French Art & Film Festival 2015 will begin from 14th May to 16th June in Klang Valley, and from 4th to 14th June in Penang.

Hit up the festival’s official website for more information on the 2015 lineup. Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook for more updates as well.


JYP Entertainment Confirms That TWICE’s KL Concert Has Been Cancelled

TWICE’s concert in Kuala Lumpur, which was scheduled for tomorrow at Malawati Indoor Stadium, has been cancelled. JYP Entertainment announced the bad news via the girl group’s fancafe.

The label released a simple statement, explaining that the cancellation was due to safety issues. However, no other details were given.

“This is JYP Entertainment. It is with great regret to inform you that TWICE 2nd Tour ‘TWICELAND ZONE 2: Fantasy Park’ in Kuala Lumpur which was scheduled 28th of July, 2018 has been cancelled due to safety issue in the venue.

We ask for your generous understanding that this decision has been made considering the safety of the artistes and audience as our top priority.

We are truly sad to deliver this announcement to all our fans who have been waiting for TWICE. JYP Entertainment and TWICE will put more efforts.”

We’re still in shock considering we just spoke to the girls at their media press conference earlier this afternoon. Meanwhile, IME Malaysia just released an official statement moments ago.

“As referring to JYP Entertainment announcement,

We regret to inform you that Twice 2nd Tour “Twiceland Zone 2: Fantasy Park in Kuala Lumpur” which was scheduled on 28th of July 2018 (Saturday), has been cancelled due to the safety issue.

We seek for your understanding that this decision has been made by considering the safety of the artiste and audiences as our top priority. We will announce for refund process soon.

We are truly sorry and sad to deliver this announcement to all passionate fans who have been waiting for Twice.”

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Our heart goes out to the Onces who flew in to Malaysia only to leave disappointed.

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Fazura Apologises To Local Band For Using Their Song Without Consent

Nur Fazura has issued an apology to local post-rock band, Deepset, for apparently using their song in a promotional video for her hijab brand Tudung Fazura without their consent.

For context, the band earlier took to their official Twitter to call the actress-entrepreneur out. In addition, they’ve also asked for the parties involved to “kindly remove the song” from the commercial.

Soon after, the individual responsible for the commercial video quickly came forth to clear the air on the issue. The user, @UncleSoya, explained, “Mrs. Fazura didn’t know about this. I’m deeply sorry for using your song without permission. I will discuss with my team to change the background music.” For those wondering, the commercial clip is no longer available on all social media platforms.

The “Gol & Gincu” actress also took to her Instagram to publicly apologise to the band over the mishap that took place. She wrote, “I would like to humbly apologise to @deepset on behalf of my editor for using your song without your permission in our latest campaign video for @tudungfazura. We appreciate you reaching out to us, and the video has since been deleted on all our platforms.”

The homegrown musical ensemble then responded by thanking Fazura and the team for their cooperation. “We have resolved the matter peacefully. We wish them all the best,” Deepset revealed in the post.


#NONA9ON: YG Releases BTS Video Ft. Taeyang & CL

In August this year, YG Entertainment set the K-Pop fandom is abuzz with excitement when they posted up teasers for their first ever global clothing line, “NONA9ON”. Created by both the powerhouse and the Samsung Cheil Industry, the collaboration marked YG Entertainment’s expansion into other business areas, with aims to become the leading entertainment company in the world.

As shown in the previous teasers, the clothing line would officially launch on 9th September although at that time, it was still unclear as to how the collection or the concept would look like. What we gathered though was that NONA9ON (pronounced as nonagon) would be based on the street culture represented by hip hop.

The teaser above sparked an immense level of interest amongst hardcore YG Entertainment fans as it puts  BIGBANG member Taeyang as well as 2NE1 leader CL in the spotlight(s) – literally. Clearly targeted at young consumers, the clothing items featured in the above video looks like what the idols would wear in their music videos as well as stage performances. In short, it’s familiar!

YG Entertainment then held the NONA9ON launch party in Seoul back in September:

2 days ago, the agency released another NONA9ON video, giving fans a more in-depth look at what the brand has to offer. The video also focuses on little nuggets of information from YG Entertainment stylist Ji Eun, Taeyang, and CL, allowing us to see the brand through their eyes. Ji Eun calls it “music-like clothes” while CL assures fans that the clothes are something that fans can wear everyday.

Watch the minute odd-long behind-the-scenes video here:

YG’s expansion into the fashion business was accelerated after French fashion house Louis Vuitton announced that they will invest up to USD80 million in YG Entertainment. It was reported that both companies are discussing opportunities for strategic partnership in the future. In fact, the luxury brand is in negotiations to acquire another $20 million of shares from the company to become YG’s second-largest shareholder, followed behind YG founder Yang Hyun-suk.

Also, we did a little research to find out how much the NONA9ON clothing items cost, since it must be a burning question for those who are interested. Unsurprisingly, YG Entertainment has positioned it to be quite a luxury street wear brand! A faux leather cap (with a metal frame) can set someone back KRW110,000, which is about RM350 after conversion.

A printed casual T-shirt costs KRW180,000, about RM570 after conversion. And a quilted leather biker jacket, as seen in the picture above, costs a whopping KRW2,100,000! That’s almost RM6,700 after conversion. Cray cray.

We don’t know if we would go on a NONA9ON splurge. Would you buy ’em? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!

For more information, visit NONA9ON’s official Facebook page.

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Lady Gaga Sobs Uncontrollably After Tie For Best Actress With Glenn Close; Almost Suffers Nip Slip

It was an emotional day for Lady Gaga at the 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards. But rest assured, they were happy tears.

Who knew that it was possible for 2 actors to tie at the Critics’ Choice. For this year, viewers saw not 1 but 2 instances of a tie in best actress categories.

The first was Amy Adams and Patricia Arquette for best actress in a movie made for television or limited series. The 2nd was for best actress in a film that was awarded to Glenn Close for “The Wife”, and Lady Gaga for “A Star Is Born”. As usual, Close’s speech was inspiring but it Gaga’s moment that drew the waterworks.

Before she went up onstage to received her award though, she tripped while walking up the stairs and her dress began slipping down. Luckily she avoided a full-on nip slip on live television and was able to recover from the almost-wardrobe malfunction that took place. The singer stayed composed and gave a heartfelt speech.

Lady Gaga tears up after tying for best actress with Glenn Close #CriticsChoice https://t.co/slZIvVY9SM pic.twitter.com/vsAA75S39D

Lady Gaga's emotional acceptance speech for her tied win for best actress #CriticsChoice pic.twitter.com/IAepNXW87Y

“I went to places in my mind and in my heart that I did not know existed, or that I could. Thank you so much to the BFCA; this is a tremendous honour. I feel recognised not just for my performance, but for the inner work it took in the creation of this character,” she said through sobs.

She then turned the attention to her “A Star Is Born” costar and director, Bradley Cooper. “Bradley, you are a magical filmmaker. You are just as magical of a human being. I’ve never had an experience with a director or an actor like I had with you. I will cherish it forever. You were seamlessly both the love of my life and the man behind the camera,” the pop star professed.

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Gaga also took home the award for Best Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards, as she co-wrote the hit “Shallow” from “A Star is Born“.


#ThorRagnarok: Movie Filming Causes A Frenzy In Brisbane; Offers First Look At Odin

We are all excited about the release of “Thor: Ragnarok”, but the people of Brisbane had another reason to be thrilled.

That’s because the sequel to “Thor: The Dark World” is currently being filmed in the Australian city, and it caused a huge frenzy when Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston made an appearance. However, that wasn’t the only notable event, as several shots of the set also gave us a first look at Anthony Hopkins as All-Father Odin.

In set photos, Thor and Loki looked like they always did, with the former rocking his signature blonde wig and Loki with his long locks. In contrast, Hopkins’ character looked slightly downtrodden and resembled a homeless man, earning him the nickname “HobOdin” from netizens.

Filming in the central business district of Brisbane began on Monday (22nd August) and will end tomorrow (25th August). That means fans have had plenty of chances to meet their favourite celebrities, and could also snag a selfie or 2 with them tomorrow if they haven’t.

Hemsworth and Hiddleston were game enough to take several selfies with fans, with the hundreds of photos floating around the interwebs a testament to that. Although the cast were probably exhausted after a long shoot, they still took the time to thank fans and apologised for “shutting down their city centre”.

A total of 6 roads were closed for the filming of the movie, and the Premier of Australia Annastacia Palaszczuk also met the cast in a closed set on Tuesday (23rd August).

Directed by Taika Waititi, “Thor: Ragnarok” is slated for cinematic release on 3rd November 2017.

For more info on the movie, visit their official Facebook page.

Sources: Comingsoon, Facebook, 9News, Twitter.

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Let’s Go To Diagon Alley – For Real!

Muggles and magic lover alike! Soon, you’ll be able to visit Diagon Alley for real. Because somewhere in the world, there’s a Harry Potter-themed area with comes complete with iconic locations like Ollivander’s wand shop and The Leaky Cauldron.

Yes! With 7 shops on Diagon Alley, you can indulge in as many frothing mugs of Butterbeer and splurge on plushies modelled after the Harry Potter film franchise’s more recognisable creatures. They even have their own Diagon Alley currency – how neat is that?

And what about wands, you ask? Well, you’ll love the fact that you can purchase “interactive wands” and use them to cast spells in the theme park.

Here’s the thing though, it’s situated in Universal Orlando and it’ll only be open on 8th July. But hey, if you’re ever going to that side of the world, perhaps you could make the new “Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley” your must-see/must-visit venue. The park has one ride, a 3D thriller called, “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts”.

There’s an undeniably rich level of detail in the park including a fire-breathing dragon, animatronic fantasy animals straight out of J.K. Rowling’s book series, and the “Monster Book of Monsters” (a tome with teeth). Backdrops include musty-looking books, creepy eels, and stone-and-brick facades.

Are you booking the next flight out to the US yet? Because we sure as heck want to.


Hype’s Exclusive: DNCE On Wanting To Collaborate With G-Dragon & What They Like About Asians

Joe Jonas has come a long way since his days with the Jonas Brothers. Although it was Nick’s decision to disband the group, Joe ultimately agreed that the Jonas Brothers had ran its course and it was to time venture into other venues. While the 28-year-old singer had previously released a solo album, “Fastlife”, back in 2011, he felt that he was meant to be in a band. Enter DNCE.

When Joe first brought together Jack Lawless (drummer), Cole Whittle (bassist/keyboardist), and JinJoo Lee (guitarist) to form DNCE, the eclectic pop-rock foursome quickly proved to be a breath of fresh air in the music scene. Why DNCE you asked? It happened by mistake when someone misspelled “dance” as “dnce”, missing out the “a”. The group decided that DNCE was perfect for them as it paints the imperfect awesomeness of 4 different individuals coming together.

Welcome to Malaysia, @dnce! We’re super stoked to see you! #DNCE #DNCEMY #DNCEMalaysia #DNCEinKualaLumpur #JoeJonas #ColeWhittle #JinJooLee #JackLawless

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When DNCE was in town for their first ever Malaysian concert, we got the chance to get up close and personal with all 4 members at Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur. During the press conference, the quartet cited winning the MTV Video Music Award for “Best New Artiste” and collaborating with rap queen Nicki Minaj on “Kissing Strangers” as some of their top favourite moments of their career.

That morning, Universal Music Malaysia also announced that their self-titled album had just reached platinum. In celebration, 2 famous Nasi Lemak cakes from Tiana Kitchen were presented as a token of appreciation.

During our sit down with DNCE, we got them to elaborate on their personal musical journey and what has changed since starting out. Of course we couldn’t let them get away without asking them about their thoughts on their Asian fans and which K-pop artistes they would like to work with.

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We heard that your EP “SWAAY” was inspired some funky stories. Can you share?

Joe: Most of our music is more like a universal idea of what it can mean to you. “Pay My Rent” can be literal but it can also mean when things go really south for you and you really need that person that you love and care about (to be present). Knock on wood, if you had a bad accident and you need someone to feed you food or if you want somebody to just come and visit your house, or if you need money or any physical appreciation, I think that’s what it comes down to. For “Cake By The Ocean”, some producers were telling a story about drinking the cocktail, Sex on the Beach, but they confused it with “cake by the ocean” and we loved that (mispronunciation) and went with it.

Again, congrats on your album hitting platinum here. Did y’all expect it?

Cole: We never expect anything. We try to approach everything like we’re lucky to experience it. We’re so lucky to be here in Malaysia, to play a concert for our fans and meet them. We hope that we can be the biggest band here so we can come back and build the DNCE world.

Are you surprised by the success of “Cake By The Ocean” that it even has its own urban dictionary definition?

Joe: It’s like that never ending song for us. We’re so proud if it. It kicked off everything for DNCE so we wouldn’t even know where we’d be without it. It’s a special song that has taken a life of its own and has a stamp in culture. Years from now, we’re still going to be thankful for that jam.

Joe, you’ve been in the industry for many years now. Do you still view success the same way you did when you first started out with your brothers? Has it changed?

Joe: Yeah, I think so. I care less about the stuff that doesn’t really matter. When you’re younger, you’re super concerned about what people think about you, like the way you look. As you get older, the stuff that really matters are your music, being nice to people, and having a great time. Nothing should get in the way of that. That’s where my perspective changed. We try to be the nice people in the room because it takes a lot more effort to be mean and rude and perceive ourselves as the best band out there.

Every song on the LP was written by you. Is it important that the music you put out is written by you? (P/S: Cole Whittle contributed to “Unsweet” and “Almost”).

Joe: It actually came down to timing. We were still developing the band at the moment and coming together to define what the band was going to be. We always find ways to collaborate, whether when we’re travelling, touring, or in the studio, we’ll try and write together. The music kind of just happened really fast cause we were also balancing between recording and touring.

What’s your favourite song of the year so far?

Joe: It’s tough to say 1 song. I think Kendrick Lamar’s album has done a lot for music lately. He’s just one of the most incredible performers. “Unforgivable” is pretty unreal too.

The K-Pop scene is also pretty huge around the world. Given the chance, who would y’all like to collaborate in the future?

JinJoo: SNSD (aka Girls Generation), because they have 8 girls.

Joe: I’m the only guy that would work with G-Dragon. I think I met him in passing before, really quickly. We’d love to collaborate. That would be really fun.

JinJoo, you were in an all female band before joining DNCE. What was it like, going from that kind of craziness to this kind of craziness?

JinJoo: Regardless if it’s all-female or all-male group, to me, a musician is a musician. (Being in CeeLo Green’s all-female band), the music was really funky, I had a really good time. But when I had another opportunity, I moved on. So it wasn’t really different.

What are y’all most fascinated about with regards to the Asian culture?

Cole: I think that the spirit and the love of being alive is such a gift. And everywhere we’ve gone – whether it’s Japan or Korea – there’s just an appreciation for being alive. No matter what you’re doing, whether it’s a good time or bad time, you wake up in the morning, the sun is shinning, you have some good food, and that’s what the experiences are about. We really felt that in Asia.

What’s the biggest misconception for DNCE?

Cole: That we’re aggressively good looking. Like, wow! (laughs)

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Cole, have you ever been successful at convincing the rest of the gang to pick up your dressing style?

Cole: Oh no, that would be bad. We don’t need more of this (points to his outfit). If anything, I just encourage anyone I meet to dress how they feel. There’s a lot of power in fashion and clothing.

Cole: I look at what I have. Cause it’s a really weird collection. None of it makes sense and I rarely buy anything. I just find things or people give me things. Somehow every morning, I just see exactly what I wanna be that day.

What do y’all always expect from fans when y’all perform?

Joe: We expect fans to have the best time ever. To be wild and crazy. We can’t wait to meet them, to perform with them, to hear them sing the songs that they’ve been listening to. We’ve gotten a lot of messages about coming here, so we can’t wait.

Till next time, @dnce. Adios ?✌ #DNCE #DNCEConcert #DNCETour #DNCEMalaysia #dncekl #dncekllive #dnceliveinkl #JoeJonas #JinJooLee #JackLawless #ColeWhittle

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Curious to know our thought’s on DNCE’s concert at KL Live? Read our concert review here.

Special thanks and much love to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia for having us!

For more information on DNCE, hit up their website or their Facebook page.

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#EDCJapan2017: Insomniac Events Announces EDC Expansion To Japan

Hot on the heels of announcing that Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) New York is not returning for 2017, Pasquelle Rotella, CEO of Insomniac Events, took to his Facebook page drop another surprise that Asian fans will love.

Ready or not, EDC Japan 2017 has been green-lit!

For those of you who are not in the know (thought we highly doubt it if you’re a dance music fan), helmed by Insomniac Events, EDC is one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in the world, with its flagship held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since its inception, the festival has bloomed in cities across the US (California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico) as well as abroad, including Mexico, the UK, Brazil, and India.

In answering the call of Asian dance music fans, EDC Japan 2017 will be heading to Tokyo next spring. Previously, Pasquelle hinted that Insomniac Events had already got a venue picked out and that the circuitGROUNDS stage will actually be “right on the beach“. It is now confirmed that the 2-day event will be held at beach-side venue ZOZO Marine Stadium and Makuhari Beach Park.

In the official announcement video, Insomniac Events said, “Now, we’re planting the seeds on a whole new continent. Insomniac and GMO are proud to present the debut of Electric Daisy Carnival Japan! It’s a new adventure, a new country and a new beginning, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store as we embark on this journey together. Join us for a weekend of art and the world’s best electronic dance music.”

EDC Japan 2017 is slated to happen on 29th and 30th April 2017.

For more information, hit up their website or their Facebook page.


#DieHard: 6th Film In The Works; Len Wiseman Returns To Helm

The “Die Hard” franchise hasn’t found a good day to die hard as of yet, it seems.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the franchise will live to see its 6th instalment being developed at 20th Century Fox. Len Wiseman, who directed the 4th “Die Hard” film aka “Live Free of Die Hard”, will return to helm and develop it alongside producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

The project is going to be a prequel-sequel kind of movie as it would be an “origin story” for Bruce Willis‘ near-immortal character, John McClane.

It will mostly be set in 1979, with a younger actor portraying a younger version of McClane. It will show how young McClane, who was still a regular cop in gritty New York City, became “the rough and tumble cop that audiences know”.

Willis has not signed on to reprise his signature role yet, but he will most likely appear in scenes bookending the movie.

— len wiseman (@LenWiseman) October 15, 2015

The movie is apparently titled after “Die Hard: Year One”, a comic book prequel published by BOOM! Studios in 2009 and 2010. Written by Howard Chaykin, the first 4-issue miniseries took place in New York City during the 1976 bicentennial. It showed McClane working as a rookie cop. The next 4-issue story took place during the 1977 New York blackout.

It remains unclear whether the project will draw from the source material, or it’ll be retelling McClane’s origins.

The project is still in early stages of development and it is looking for a screenwriter to “reinvent” the film series.

According to /FILM, Fox originally planned to turn one of di Bonaventura’s projects into a “Die Hard” sequel. However, Wiseman pitched a different idea and Fox decided to move forward with it. Di Bonaventura decided to stay on board.

The “Die Hard” franchise grossed nearly USD1.5 billion worldwide to date. The 5th film, 2013’s “A Good Day to Die Hard”, was widely considered by fans as the worst “Die Hard” film, but it still made USD304 million at the worldwide box office.

So, would you see “Die Hard 6”? Who do you think should star alongside Willis? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

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(NSFW) The Red Band Trailer For “Tulip Fever” Is Out & It’s Extremely Risqué

The red band trailer for Justin Chadwick’s “Tulip Fever” is finally out and it is intensely risque. While recently-released US trailer (which was deemed unfit for television) also features a brief bed scene between Vikander and DeHaan’s characters, the new red band trailer gives viewers more snippets on the onscreen lovers’ steamy relationship.

Based on Deborah Moggach’s best-selling novel of the same name, the historical drama film is set in 17th century Amsterdam. The story follows the forbidden romance between struggling painter Jan Van Loos (played by Dane DeHaan) and Sophia Sandvoort (played Alicia Vikander), an orphaned young woman who is in a forced marriage with a wealthy and powerful merchant (played by Christoph Waltz).

In hopes to build a future together, the forbidden lovers plan to run away and invest in the risky tulip market.

From the Academy Award-winning producer of “Shakespeare In Love”, the film also stars comedian Zach Galifianakis, veteran actress Judi Dench, Jack O’Connell, Holliday Grainger, “Glee” actor Matthew Morrison, and DeHaan’s “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” co-star Cara Delevingne.

“Tulip Fever” is slated for release on 1st September.

What are your thoughts on the trailer? Feel free to leave us a comment below!


Daiso Malaysia To Officially Close Down On 1st April?

Hold on, is Daiso Malaysia pulling an April’s Fool joke on us?

Earlier this week, a notice announcing the company’s closure started circulating online. In the image, Daiso stated that their last day of business will be on 31st March before the official closure on 1st April.

The notice gave the impression that Daiso was closing down all the outlets in the country. Immediately, social media was flooded with netizens expressing their sadness and disappointment on the sudden closure. Of course, people were confused as well.

However, Daiso has come forth to rectify the situation – explaining that the previous poster was only meant for Daiso Kuantan East Coast Mall. The management intended to reassure customers that outlets in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Miri and Pulau Pinang were still operating as usual.

The previous notice was removed and replaced with an updated notice, with an apology for causing the confusion.


(UPDATE) Who’s Next: YG Entertainment Drops Big Hint For 10.10.2014

Oh gosh, excitement is brewing in the K-Pop world as we speak!

It looks like one of the entertainment agency’s portfolio of talented artistes/idols will be making a comeback. We know this because YG Entertainment recently posted up their latest “Who’s Next” teaser, hinting at a pending return.

Just so you know, this is not the first time YG has done this. Previous times includes teasers for 2NE1 leader CL’s first solo single in 5 whole years and BIGBANG member Taeyang’s new album, “RISE“. So it’s safe to say then whenever YG releases a “Who’s Next?” hint, it almost always means big news!

As far as we know, Epik High was the only YG Entertainment group that has previously hinted about making a return with the release of their upcoming album. Epik High, via Tablo, announced on Twitter that the group will make a comeback with their 8th album (the first one in 2 years) after their last in 2012:

Dear fans! Sorry for having you wait 2 years for new material. We just wrapped up recording sessions for Epik High’s new album. Miss y’all.

— 타블로 | TABLO (@blobyblo) September 13, 2014

팬분들! 2년을 기다리게 해서 미안해요. 며칠 전 에픽하이의 8집 녹음 완성했습니다. 아직 할 일이 많이 남아 있지만… 기다려주시고 기대해주셔서 매순간 고마운 땀 흘립니다.

Fans! Sorry for making you wait for 2 years. We finally finished recording for Epik High’s 8th album a few days ago. There’s still a lot left to do but we sweat because you are waiting for us.

Meanwhile, fans have also been waiting with bated breaths for the return of YG Entertainment’s baby idol aka Lee Hi. And what about YG Entertainment’s rumoured K-Pop idol girl group, codenamed “Pink Punk“? Or perhaps, BIGBANG, whom VIPs (as BIGBANG fans are lovingly called) haven’t officially heard from since the release of “Still Alive“.

Looks like 2014 is panning out to be one of YG Entertainment’s busiest times having launched their new clothing line “NONA9ON” as well as their new survival program “MIX & MATCH“. All of that on top of their YG Family concert tour! Let’s not forget that they’ve got that new Korean-Chinese boy group called “UNIQ” which is set to debut under Yuehua Entertainment.

As stated on the teaser poster, more information will be released on 10th October.

YG Entertainment has revealed a poster bearing answers to this “Who’s Next?” mystery. It’s none other than Akdong Musician’s digital single release for their new song, “Time & Fallen Leaves”.

But it  ain’t over yet because there’s still one more reveal to go!

Who do you think it’ll be? Which artiste would you like to see make a comeback? Let us know in the comments box below!

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#SDCC2015: Warner Bros. Debuts Exclusive Comic-Con Trailer Of #BatmanvSuperman

“Black and blue. God vs. man. Day vs. night.”

Sorry, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Your fight might not be worthy enough to be known as the “Fight of the Century” anymore, not when Ben Affleck‘s Batman and Henry Cavill‘s Superman are coming to the big screen for their biggest fight ever.

Warner Bros. took over this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) with a bang by debuting a series of new trailers, including its upcoming DC Comics film, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“.

Much to the delight of fans, the studio also quickly released the trailer online after debuting them at their panel in Hall H.

The exclusive Comic-Con trailer is definitely much more intense than the teaser trailer because not only did we see the caped crusader and the man of steel going head-to-head, we also got to see Wonder Woman (played by Gal Gadot) and Lex Luthor (played by Jesse Eisenberg) making their grand entrance. The trailer also showed why Batman aka Bruce Wayne decided to go against Superman, especially after Superman caused one of the Wayne buildings to crumble to the ground, killing innocent people in the process.

Wayne’s faithful butler Alfred (played by Jeremy Irons) tried to reason with him by saying that Superman is not their enemy, but that still doesn’t stop them from attacking each other. It seems like the movie is taking a similar track as the comics too because the trailer also showed how Batman kept his sidekick Jason Todd/Robin’s costume on display in the Batcave. In the comics, Wayne kept Robin’s costume on display as a reminder of his personal failure to protect Jason or stop the Joker. It is unclear whether or not Robin’s death will be featured in a flashback scene, because if it does, Jared Leto will appear as The Joker for a brief moment.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” marks the beginning of the DC Cinematic Universe after Warner Bros. revealed that there are 10 DC films currently in development.

For more information, visit the movie’s official Facebook page.


#HillaryClinton: She Has The Best 404 Error Page You Have Ever Seen

Let’s take a moment to talk about Hillary Clinton, because we never do. In case you don’t know who she is, Hillary Clinton is the wife of the 42nd President of the US, Bill Clinton. She was also the First Lady of the US from 1993 to 2001.

But who knew that she had such a wicked sense of humour?

As spotted by Time’s D.C. editor Ryan Beckwith, the HillaryClinton.com 404 message (read: the page you see when you try to access an address on the site that doesn’t exist) shows a cute Clinton family portrait taken with Donald Duck. The note below it reads, “Oops, that link wasn’t what it was quacked up to be”.

On 12th April 2015, Hillary Clinton formally announced her candidacy via email and released a video saying, “Everyday Americans need a champion. And I want to be that champion.”

Yes, Hillary Clinton stands a pretty good chance at becoming president. A punning president, at that, and her new website shows she’s not afraid to bring the puns.


8 Unique Wedding Themes In Malaysia To Draw Inspiration From

We get it – traditional weddings are so yesterday. These days, 21st century couples are getting more adventurous when planning for their wedding. It’s no wonder wedding themes are trending. Lovebirds want their big day to be memorable and special for them as well as their friends and families.

Besides that, the bride and groom will also get the opportunity to show off their personalities and mutual love, be it movies, hobbies, travel, or any other pop culture. A wedding is usually a once in a lifetime occasion, so why not make it the ultimate unforgettable experience? If you’re looking for unique wedding themes, take some inspiration from these Malaysian couples:

For the inner child who needs everything Hello Kitty in her life! It was a dream come true for this Malaysian bride when she and her beau got married in a Hello Kitty setting last year. We have to give props to the groom, as not many guys would agree to tie the knot in what is perceived to be a girly fashion. The newlyweds look incredibly cute posing in front of a huge wallpaper that has illustrations of Hello Kitty and her leading man, Dear Daniel.

Mohd Zulkhairi Wahab and Malisza Alias made headlines in December 2012 when they were photographed in the mouth of a bulldozer. It is believed that they were making a grand entrance, via the huge vehicle, to their wedding reception location in Kampung Teloi Tua, Kedah. Amazingly, the bulldozer mouth could fit 4 people, including the best man and maid of honour. Zulkhairi and his leading lady were also accompanied by 30 motorcycles behind. We have no doubt that their unusual wedding was the talk of the kampung ;)

Instead of opting for a fancy celebration or traditional wedding, these lovebirds decided to recall the good old days by showing up in their high school uniforms. The sweethearts have been dating since they were students and decided to give their wedding an appropriate throwback. Here’s another benefit for those of y’all thinking of having a school uniform-themed wedding: You’d get to save a huge sum from not spending on wedding outfits. Perhaps they thought it would be better to invest in their honeymoon?

Dubbed as one of the most expensive Malaysian weddings in 2014, high-profile couple Benjamin Yong (founder and CEO of The BIG Group) and Elizabeth Lee (co-founder of Bowerhaus Jewellery) celebrated their union in a lavish carnival-themed ceremony. Held in Kuala Lumpur’s Chin Woo Stadium, the vibrant funfair had a spinning carousel centrepiece, a 25-piece swing band, aerial trapeze dancers, ballerinas, synchronised swimmers, carnival-themed wedding cakes, as well as various food and colourful goodies. Every adult in attendance had the perfect excuse to let their inner child out and party away.

It’s morphin’ time! Power Rangers parties are usually reserved for kids, but Ameerul and Nawwal were surrounded by their own team of superheroes when they got married in May 2015. The event, which took place at Simpol The Garden of Love in Rawang, saw a few of the couple’s friends clad in their respective Red Ranger costumes. One of them stood out by turning up as White Ranger. Of course, the main stars were still Ameerul (in his navy suit) and Nawwal (who wore a white flouncy bridal gown).

If you’re ever going to give your wedding a football theme, take a cue from Aqeel and Deena. The Malaysian lovebirds made international headlines last April when they took their Arsenal fandom to a whole new level. Decked out in red and white, not only did the bridesmaids and groomsmen wear Arsenal jerseys, the venue was also decorated in accordance to the football theme. To hype up the football fever, a mini football pitch was set up, while football matches were screened though a projector in the background.

There’s no doubt about it, the force is strong with these 2. At their October 2011 wedding, a pair of “Star Wars” fans from Shah Alam got their dream wedding when they were able to live out their favourite movie franchise on their special day. Surrounded by Stormtroopers, there was even a Darth Vader to greet guests upon entering the wedding venue. The “Star Wars” saga is a timeless and endless source of inspiration for couples wanting to let their inner geek out. What better way to show your love for that galaxy far, far, away right?

8. “Descendants Of The Sun”-inspired wedding

Jin Lim, who is better known as his YouTube moniker, Jinnyboy, got upgraded to “Jinnyman” when he tied the knot with Michelle Ng last year. Much like his onscreen persona, Jinnyboy’s pre-wedding “Descendants Of The Sun” shoot was also larger than life. Many would agree that Jinnyboy successfully channeled Song Joong Ki to a tee when he donned an identical navy green suit. Why the army themed (specifically based on the popular Korean TV show)? Michelle shared that it was Jin’s first ever Korean drama. “Here’s the #truestory: It was Jin’s first K-Drama cause he was forced to teman me watch the 1st episode. He ends up completing the full series faster than I do, in 3 days time!!” wrote Michelle. YouTube star Jun Sung Ahn even dedicated the DOTS’ theme song “Always” on the violin during the wedding dinner.

Earlier in January this year, a woman from Slovakia and a man from Maharashtra took their wedding vows under the sea in Kerala, India. Both in their 20s, Eunika Pogran and Nikhil Pawar (who is a diving trainer) were dressed in their wedding attire as they plunged into the deep blue sea. The couple’s stage was decorated with coconuts shells, palm leaves, and flowers. When the priest held up a placard, which read “You may now kiss the bride”, Pogran and Pawar took off their mouthpiece and sealed the ceremony with a kiss.

Sources: Discover KL, The Rakyat Post, Sinar Harian, NDTV, The Hive.

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Drive-Thru Open Coffin Viewing Now Available In The US

This is so strange, it’s hard to really grasp the idea of such a service. But trust us when we say that this piece of news is going to wake you right up this morning!

Apparently, in Saginaw, Michigan you can now visit a deceased loved one at the funeral home from the comfort of your own car. The new service, called “Drive-thru viewing”, opened at Paradise Funeral Chapel.

How does this Michigan funeral home do it, you ask?

Paradise Funeral Chapel president Ivan Phillips said:

As you enter into the drive-thru, you’re going to see a memorial box where you can drop a memorial card or a monetary contribution,” Ivan Phillips, president of Saginaw’s Paradise Funeral Chapel, told the Telegraph. “Once you push the button, the register box will open up. At that time, you may sign your name in the register book… And when you proceed forward, the curtains will draw back and you may pay your respects to the loved one for three minutes from the privacy of your vehicle.

But this isn’t just for convenience. The funeral home says that it is beneficial to those with physical limitations. The LA times points out different types of perks such as seniors not needing to leave their cars, the disabled can roll through in their own wheelchairs, and those who can’t stomach stepping inside a funeral home don’t have to. On top of that, families can avoid the complications of hosting a funeral indoor viewing.

Um, we don’t know about this. Would you pay your final respects via a viewing window?


#RefreshedVibes: 5 Ways How Strongbow Apple Cider Elevated GVF 2019

Music festivals are probably one of the more fun activities to bond with friends over. After all, what could be better than jamming out to a bunch of artists from all across the globe, drinks in hand, under a sky of stars in the chilly Highlands over a weekend, right? Well if what we just described sounded awfully familiar, read on!

Good Vibes Festival 2019 was in full swing as usual last weekend at The Ranch in Resorts World Genting. Held from 20th to 21st of July, the festival brought its usual round of both local and international acts from far and wide to perform for two nights of musical bliss.

A weekend of refreshed vibes await. Take in all the sights and sounds of Good Vibes Festival with a refreshing bottle of Strongbow Apple Ciders. Get refreshed at the Star Club. #StrongbowMY #RefreshedVibes

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Strongbow Apple Ciders recently invited us along for a new take on Good Vibes; with a complete VIP treatment to elevate our experience of the gig. With accommodations sorted at GLAMZ, Strongbow aimed to bring together friends to relax and recharge before enjoying the weekend off at the festival. The beloved cider brand had also just revamped their design, just in time to show off their new #OOTD at GVF!

Without further ado, here are 5 ways how Strongbow elevated the entire Good Vibes experience, making us feel the #RefreshedVibes instead.

One does not simply leave without an empty stomach, or so the saying goes. Before departing for our weekend getaway, a hearty brunch at The Social at Publika was to be attended first. Over chatters of excitement and glasses of chilled Strongbow, time seemed to slip away rather quickly. The next thing we knew, we were being whisked away into top-notch chauffeur services. With our luggage in the back and our bellies full, sleep seemed to have snuck upon us as we made our way into the mountains of Genting.

The Strongbow team certainly did pamper their guests like gods. Upon arrival at GLAMZ, the clean choice of white decor was one of the first things that greeted us, along with the crisp, chilly air of Genting. Being a glamorous take on camping, we were rather impressed with what we were seeing. The many dome-shaped tents could be seen from the entrance, which got us rather excited about what’s in store. A glass of freshly poured Strongbow was served to us as we registered for our tent, giving us the chance to hydrate before heading towards our place.

GLAMZ delivered the whole experience; complete with breakfast in bed and even a hot tub to sink in at night. We personally enjoyed the healthy breakfast which consisted of granola bars, muesli, yogurt, fresh fruits, milk, and apple juice. After all, it’s nothing like eating good that makes you feel good!

Good Vibes Festival is not just something one attends out of the blue. Preparations are required; both mentally and physically. Luckily for us, the Strongbow team knew better and equipped us all with a GVF ready goodie bag. A raincoat, shoe covers, mosquito repellent, an electric hand-fan, and wet tissues were a few of the necessities that were graciously packed into complementary Strongbow tote bags. With those slung over our shoulders, we walked into the festival feeling a lot more prepared than usual!

With the heat of the sun shining down in all its glory onto us festival-goers, thirst eventually found its way creeping from the back of our throats. After whooping and singing along to the music acts, it’s almost impossible to not find yourself clambering up the steps of Star Club to get a drink. Strongbow gave each of us plenty of drink tickets to keep ourselves quenched regardless, so watching Joji perform while slinging back iced apple ciders was more than an enjoyable experience.

After the adrenaline rush of Day 1 at GVF, most of us were completely drained out. However, it seems that the Strongbow team had foreseen this, as a wonderful brunch was planned out for us to enjoy prior to the festival. A gorgeous spread of a Western brunch stretched from one corner of the room to the other; featuring cold cuts, smoked salmon, grilled chicken, lamb shish-kebabs, oysters, and prawns to name a few. Desserts of tarts, cream puffs, and blueberry mousses were also lined up tall for us to sample.

Once lunch was settled with, it was revealed that there was also a hair and makeup booth, complete with massage services ready for attendees to completely pamper themselves before heading back out into the electric fields of Good Vibes. One of our writers tried out the hair services for herself, and we must say she looks rather dashing in her new do!

Overall, Strongbow’s help went a long way when it came to tackling the unexpected at Good Vibes Festival. From being sorted out at the bar, to ensuring we kept our footwear pristine, and even providing the best glamping stay—it seems that their thoughtful staff managed to think of everything to make our time enjoyable at the gig.

The experience was almost as refreshing as a swig of the cider itself; leaving you with a slightly fizzy feeling and definitely with a smile of satisfaction on your face.

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