#NajibRazak: Prime Minister Launches App To Connect With The Rakyat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has launched an app to connect with the rakyat.

The app, simply named “Najib Razak”, will enable the public to interact and offer their ideas to the Prime Minister once they have registered their details on the app.

Stay in touch with Prime Minister Najib Razak and get the latest updates here!

The free-to-download app boasts a multitude of functions, including the ability to receive the latest news and updates from the PM’s social media platforms, access to his blog, a feedback and opinion form, as well as a live stream function for when the PM gives a speech or attends an event.

For those who want to learn more about our PM’s history, the app has got you covered. There’s a “Track Record” tab, which allows you to find out what our PM has been up to since the beginning of his political career. There’s also a “Saved Links” tab, enabling you to bookmark pages of the PM’s blog, his memorable tweets, photos of his daily life, and more.

Developed by Resonate Digital Sdn Bhd, the app was released on iOS devices on 9th October (Sunday) and on Android devices yesterday (Tuesday, 11th October). It is only downloadable in Malaysia.

So, tell us, will you be downloading the app? :)

The app can be downloaded through Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Super Junior – Devil

Earlier this moment, it was revealed that Super Junior aka SuJu will be making a comeback with the release of “Devil”, a special album to commemorate SuJu’s 10th anniversary since their debut. It was also said that “Devil” would serve as a way for the boys to express their gratitude and thanks for the friendship between the members and the love that their fans have shown them.

To add on, on 11th July (Saturday), the song was revealed at the encore concert of “Super Show 6” in Seoul. Before they wrapped up the show, leader Leeteuk said:

If “Sorry Sorry” was the song that let the world know about Super Junior, it’s time now that our representative song has changed. Super Junior’s representative song will now be “Devil”. For the first time in SM history, the music video for “Devil” will be rated 19+. Since the fans aged as well in the 10 years that we were working, we thought there were no problems in filming a 19+ MV.

Note: In South Korea, any show or music video given a 19+ rating cannot be aired on Korean TV from 7am – 9am and 1pm to 10pm.

Which more or less cancels out primetime slots aka the most important broadcast slots.

From what we know, “Devil” was created in collaboration with several creative directors, including The Stereotypes, who worked on songs performed by many top American artists including Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, and Far East Movement. SM Entertainment’s in-house songwriter Kenzie also worked on “Devil”.

As for the music video, well, one can only expect the boys to be either devilishly hot or devilishly wicked ;)

The title track is of the same name of the album and there will be 9 other tracks, which means that “Devil” will come with a total of 10 songs. There will be various tracks included from their units as well e.g. Super Junior K.R.Y, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-M, D&E, etc.

“Devil” has been digitally released as of today, 16th July 2015.

For more information, hit up Super Junior’s Facebook page.


10 Halal Food Stops (Near Attractions) In New Zealand’s South Island

When planning your first trip to New Zealand, it can get overwhelming. Your mind starts spinning with questions like, ‘What’s the climate and weather like?’, ‘Do we need to apply for a visa?’ or ‘Do we need an international driving license?’ To save you from the frantic typing, this guide covers everything you need to know about New Zealand.

Here comes another question that is begging to be answered, ‘Where can I find halal food in the South Island of New Zealand?’ Guess what? Everywhere!

The best way to explore a new destination is through food. From ingredients grown from their homeland to the local’s spin on famous comfort food, it’s the closest way to familiarise with a country’s roots, cultures and history. To experience a newfound appreciation for New Zealand cuisine, let’s hit the streets to find the next halal eatery in South Island!

Everyone has a soft spot for fresh and flavourful Moroccan dishes. When the craving hits, Dubba Dubba delivers. With a serving of fresh ingredients and bold flavours, your late nights are better with Morrito, a grilled tortilla wrap complete with grilled chicken or Moroccan lamb. Otherwise, opt for a soft grilled pita called Pitadina that is packed with vegetables and sauces.

If you must eat rice at some point in your trip (like us!), revel in the Morrito Bowl that includes a bedof rice with vegetables,tomato salsa and meats. Not forgetting a drizzle of aioli and hummus tzatzikisauces for a flavourful punch.

It’s liberating to see wildlife animals roam freely at Orana Wildlife Park.Described as New Zealand’sfirst open-range zoo, you can hand feed a giraffe, explore through the Lion reserve and more. Spendtime at the Nocturnal House and tell us if you can spot New Zealand’s national icon, the Kiwi!

Attraction nearby: Punting On The Avon River

Getting half an hour’s worth of tranquillity is easy atPunting OnThe Avon River. Let the Edwardian punter glide the boat along the river as you admire the serene garden city around you. While you do,spot the 130-year-old Weeping Willows and native trees like Kōwhai and Kahikatea!

Psst, be on the look out for Paradise shelducks along the river too! Also known as Pūtangitangi in Maori, these ducks are inseparable from their mates. Find a pair of male (black head) and female (white head) ducks swimming together!

While you can find Maori cuisine across New Zealand, there’s a place that offers delicious bites with aside of cultural experience. Park your car at Willow bank Wildlife Reserve and visit KoTane, known as South Island’s only Maori performance and Hāngī dinner. We’ll get to the Maori performance in a bit because we’re excited to share about hangi.

It’s a traditional Maori dinner where meat, fish and vegetables are cooked in an underground pit for3-4 hours. Once done, get your plates ready for off-the-bone meat, steaming hot kumara (sweet potatoes) and aromatic vegetables. Hangi dinner is part of the KoTane Maori Experience package, sobook in advance before your visit.

It’s always a bonus to meet New Zealand’s native wildlife. At Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, you can meet the country’s Big 5. We’re talking about the Tuatara (ancient lizard), Takahe (flightless bird), Kaka (endangered parrot), Kea (mountain parrot) and North Island Brown Kiwi, known as New Zealand’s famous icon!

You can’t go wrong with fast food, so find yourself a table in this contemporary-furnished BurgerFuel. Since the name speaks for itself, sample their 100% pure grass-fed New Zealand beef burgers such as the Bio Fuel (complete with free-range egg, raw grated beetroot and salad) and American Muscle (sandwiched with melted cheddar, pickles and Dijon mustard).

Planning to go light on fast food? You’ll definitely enjoy Gourmet Minis where some are adorably called Bambina and Hamburgini with Cheese. BurgerFuel also serves plant-based burgers and replaces meat with organic tofu, mushroom or crumbed pumpkin. End it on a sweet note with some ice cream too!

Attraction nearby: Ferrymead Heritage Park

When New Zealand’s first railway opened in 1863, it was a famous railway that connected Ferrymead to central Christchurch. Today, you can still check out the famous Peveril steam train at the Ferrymead Heritage Park or explore the township for a glimpse of the restored cottages, school houses and more.

BONUS: Get halal meats from these grocery stores!

If you enjoy cooking for your loved ones, Christchurch has 5 Muslim-owned meat and grocery stores that stock up halal meats and ingredients!

Sometimes, it takes something as simple as fish and chips to win over a Kiwi’s palate – and yours too. Erik’s Fish And Chips figured it out from the get-go, knowing that it’s a close-to-home staple in New Zealand for over a century.

When you’re here, revel in the crunchy fish and chips. Also, don’t hit the road without trying kumara wedges (sweet potatoes), calamari, bluff oysters and of course, the Instagram-friendly potato spiral.

You would need a good level of fitness to hike up Ben Lomond. But all those huffing and puffing will reward you with a breath-taking view of Mount Earnslaw and Aspiring. Whether you’re challenging yourself to a 3-4 hour walk (return) at Ben Lomond Saddle or a 6-8 hours walk (return) at Ben Lomond Summit, every step will take you closer to their natural splendours.

Embracing the flavours and fragrance of Indian cuisine, Boliwood makes a pleasant food stop after exploring the best of Queenstown. Browse the menu for starters such as samosa chat, chicken tikka and fish koliwada. Then, bring out the flavours of kashmiri pilav rice with a side of butter chicken, vindaloo and kadai curries.

If you have room for seafood dishes, try everything from fish masala to prawn malabari. Besides that, vegetarians won’t feel left out after enjoying a round of vegetable amritsari, aloo gobi and vegetable jalfrezi.

Queenstown is one of South Island’s adventure capitals, so never let fear stop you from going to Skyline Queenstown. Speed downhill on a luge, admire the view of Queenstown from the gondola, go mountain biking on their world-class trails and experience stargazing once the skies turn to dusk.

High Country Salmon cares more about fresh salmon than almost anyone else. Floating on the glacial waters of Wairepo Arm, you can bet their catch of the day is fresher than the ones from a supermarket.

Step into this freshwater farm to feed the fishes (the kids will love this one!) and purchase salmon for tonight’s dinner. While you’re here, indulge in seafood chowder, salmon burger, miso noodle salmon soup and the beautifully sliced sashimi using fishes from the farm itself.

Attraction nearby: NZ Alpine Lavender Farm

You’ve probably seen NZ Alpine Lavender Farm on Instagram. Guess what? It’s only a 15-minute drive from your last salmon stop! Known as the largest organic lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere, the rows of blooming lavender will keep your inner photographer busy. As long as you make time for lavender ice cream and souvenir shopping, continue to take pictures to your heart’s content.

Any time someone mentions ‘Malaysian food’, the Kiwis are likely to point you to KL Aroma Restaurant & Cafe. You’ll find this restaurant tucked away between boutiques and footwear shops along George Street, which makes a nice place for a short lunch break.

If you’re craving for nasi lemak, roti canai, and mee goreng, this restaurant will bring these meals to your table. For a side of fire and flavour, complete your dining experience with butter chicken, lamb varuval and chicken rendang.

Attraction nearby: Dunedin Botanic Garden

You may have been to many gardens in the past, but Dunedin Botanic Garden offers a different kind of blooms. Known as New Zealand’s first botanic garden, it has seasonal attractions to explore such as the rose garden (summer), azalea garden (autumn), winter garden glasshouse (winter) and flowering cherry trees (spring).

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Consider Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe as an ode to fuss-free, plant-based dining. Walk up the counter and let them know you’re up for vege lasagne, falafel hummus and salad, mushroom burger or toasted cream cheese bagel.

If you think all-day breakfasts are the best things ever, you’ll enjoy eggs benedict on a toasted bagel, waffles with berries and maple syrup as well as toasted granola with Greek yoghurt at noon.

Attraction nearby: Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

It’s interesting to explore wildlife in the Southern Ocean, and Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours will take you there. Departing from Wellers Rock Wharf, the cruise will take you to Otago Peninsula where you’ll meet penguins, double albatross, dolphins and more.

? Nesli Kebabs, Dunedin NZ ? Chicken Shish | My go-to whenever I’m craving my mums cooking, I wish there were more Middle Eastern restaurants in Dunedin ?

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You know you’ve arrived at Cafe Nesli Turkish Kebab when you spot its bright red exterior on George Street. Make your way to the counter and find a favourite among wrap kebabs, Iskender kebabs, pita bread kebabs and Shish kebabs.

Regardless of what you choose, each will be packed with spit-roasted lamb or chicken complete with salads and sauces. There’s also baklava and Turkish delights if you’re up for desserts.

There’s always something new to learn at Otago Museum, home to over 1.5 million museum items ranging from Japanese armour to pinned insects. With seven galleries to explore, visit the Southern Land, Southern People gallery for New Zealand’s largest fossil and Animal Attic gallery to see a tooth from Megalodon, the largest extinct shark that ever lived.

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#FMFA2014: The Livescape Group’s Statement On Festival Death “Findings”

Sure, we’re all reeling from the shocking new findings with regards to the Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2014-related deaths. But we’re not the only ones.

Take into consideration, the people behind FMFA 2014 – The Livescape Group.

In case you missed it, The Star published a front page piece just today (1st June) on what really caused the FMFA 2014 deaths. It was revealed that drugs were not the cause of the deaths of the 6 people at FMFA last year but instead, heatstroke. The Star cited University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) forensic pathology department head Prof Dr K. Nadesan, who confirmed the cause of the deaths.

UMMC handled the post-mortem for 3 of the dead and also treated 9 others. Dr Nadedan said those who died tested positive for ecstasy or MDMA, but it was much lower than the average recreational level of 0.1 to 0.25 microgram per millilitre. Autopsies on the “virtually dried up” bodies, including one which had a temperature of 39°C, led Dr Nadesan to rule the deaths as caused by heatstroke.

As such, following the latest turn of events as reported in The Star today, The Livescape Group would like to go on record to state the following:

Despite numerous requests for the official investigation report to the incidents which supposedly occurred at FMFA 2014, we have till this day, not been privy to the information. The report that has surfaced today is news to us. Our requests for the toxicology report to the police and to the hospitals involved following FMFA 2014 were both turned down with both parties citing an “ongoing police investigation”. All information that we have garnered with regards to the investigation has been communicated to us only through media reports. Till this day, we have yet to know the contents of the investigation and toxicology reports.

For over a year, we have been led to believe that the deaths at FMFA 2014 were due to drug overdoses. This association has not only impacted the FMFA brand globally but has also affected the live events industry in Malaysia, particularly EDM related events. Our decision to cancel the third and final day of FMFA 2014 was also made in the interest of public safety purely due to the statement by the police linking the deaths to drug overdoses.

FMFA 2014 was organised in accordance to a strict and detailed Code of Practice and Event Management Guide, which are of international standards and practiced by major event organisers in the region. Strict adherence to the Code of Practise and Event Management Guide was a prerequisite set forth by our Australian counterparts in order for FMFA to be able to be organised by The Livescape Group.

Contrary to what had been quoted, FMFA did have free drinking water which was distributed at the front of all 4 stages (as this is where human congestion is highest) and at all medical posts throughout the festival site (3 medical posts in total each with water dispensers). We also had 6 dedicated non-alcoholic bars throughout the site in very public areas that were only selling water, soft drinks and energy drinks.

We also took into account the Malaysian weather by ensuring that the event starts only later in the evening as the sun is setting (doors opened at 4pm on both days) and providing various areas for guests to rest and cool themselves down. They include, one indoor air-conditioned dome, two misting tent areas and numerous activation zones with roofing and shades. In the few days leading up to the event, our social media and email-direct mailers were also switched to constantly drive reminders to guests to rehydrate themselves, rest, cool down and ultimately, to party responsibly.

In addition, we also had extensive medical facilities on site which included:

The Onsite Emergency Trauma Centre were further staffed by:

We call for greater transparency and for the authorities to work closer and hand-in-hand together with us event organisers as we move forward to ensure not only a fun, but more importantly, a safe event for our guests in our future events. Countries like Australia for example who boasts a very vibrant music scene and is also home to one of the top three most livable cities in the world (Melbourne) encapsulates this practice very well. The authorities are as invested to a festival or an event as much as the organisers are. The state police in Australia would themselves even go to the extend of publishing unique ads and YouTube safety and traffic reminder videos directed to the festival-goers. Essentially, what we are asking for is greater cooperation, involvement and transparency.

With how things are going at the moment, there are no winners. Will the fans be able to see another music festival take place in Malaysia? Could huge financial losses to other event organisers due to last minute event cancellations or objections be avoided? And more importantly, could lives have been saved if transparent and accurate information was released in the first place? The only way this industry in Malaysia will be able to progress and for everyone to benefit is if the authorities come together and genuinely work hand-in-hand with us event organisers.

As this latest development is news to us, we have no plans to file a lawsuit as yet. At the moment, we are not thinking about the money but what we are seeking for are answers and the truth. It is only fair that we allow the relevant authorities to provide their feedback.

Our hearts also go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy as they are once again, forced to seek closure even after over a year on. With this in mind, The Livescape Group vows to do everything in its power to ensure that the truth of what transpired is discovered and told in a transparent manner.

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

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Neverland Group Co-Owner Kwek Kon Chun & Regional MD Franco Toh Killed In Crash

Yesterday (9th Nov, Sunday), The Star Online reported that 2 Singaporeans were killed after their Porsche 911 Turbo crashed into the road divider of the KL-Seremban Expressway in Desa Petaling.. They were travelling along KM3.8 of the highway at about 2:30am Sunday, when tragedy struck. City traffic police identified the duo as race car driver Kwek Kon Chun, 35, and photographer Franco Toh, 43. It is believed that Kwek lost control of the vehicle.

“They may have been travelling at high speed. The car spun out of control and crashed into the metal road divider,” said Kuala Lumpur Staff Officer for Traffic Investigation and Regulation Deputy Supt Markandan Subramaniam. He said that a 20m steel rail from the divider impaled into the car through the driver’s side, pinning Kwek and Toh inside.

KL Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Azizan Ismail said 5 officers took an hour to cut through the twisted wreck to extract the bodies. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene at about 3:30am Sunday.

Singaporean paper The Straits Times gave more insight to the devastating accident when they reported that driver Kwek Kon Chun co-owned Neverland Group, which runs several nightspots, including club Sonar at Orchard Hotel, Neverland II at St James Power Station and Pixie Mansion (formerly Neverland KL) in the Malaysian capital. The 35-year-old nightlife entrepreneur and avid racer was also the nephew of billionaire Kwek Leng Beng.

43-year-old Franco Toh, on the other hand, is a Singapore citizen who was born in Hong Kong and Neverland’s regional marketing director.

The 2 had come from the Sepang International Circuit and were driving towards the KL city centre. Hours before the accident, Kwek Kon Chun had been euphoric after winning the Dragtimes2u Supercar Drag Race at Sepang International Circuit. Mr Bae Husairi, one of the race organisers, said Mr Kwek was a regular face in the racing circuit across the border. “All of us really respected him; he loved cars and loved to race,” said Mr Bae, who is in his 30s.

As news spread about the crash, condolences started pouring in on Kwek Kon Chun’s Facebook page.

Meanwhile, the bodies have been taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a post-mortem, while the wrecked car has been towed to a police station, DSP Markandan told The Straits Times. He confirmed that the families of the 2 men would be arriving yesterday evening to claim the bodies. Mr Kwek’s family declined to speak to the media, while Mr Toh’s family could not be contacted.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.


WINNERS: Win An Official LINE App Doll!

Thank you for all your submissions! We’ve finally narrowed down the 10 lucky winners of our LINE doll giveaway, thanks to our friends from LINE Malaysia. They are:

Come pick up your prizes from our office from 17th June 2013 (Monday) onwards. Remember to bring your IC for verification purposes. Also, we need to stress that prizes are strictly are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

B-13-5 Northpoint Office Suites, Mid Valley City,

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James Blunt’s Debut Concert In Malaysia Set To Take Place In Cheras

English singer James Blunt will be stopping by Malaysia for his first ever Malaysian concert on the 25th of March this year.

The concert, initially scheduled to take place at the Genting Highlands Resort Arena – has been shifted to the Dewan Wawasan PGRM, Cheras.

James Blunt is currently touring the world to promote his fifth album, “The Afterlove”. The album was released in March 2017. Luckily for us, the “You’re Beautiful” singer will be extending his tour to a total of 7 Asian countries, including Malaysia.

Tickets for the concert start at RM 122 (free standing), RM 192 and RM 262 (numbered seating), and RM 592 (VIP seating). For more information on the concert, head over to Buy Tickets‘ official site.

James Blunt’s “The Afterlove” concert is brought to you by Ultimate Gala and Ignatius Asia.

James Blunt To Perform In Malaysia This Coming March

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Hype’s Now Playing: Coldplay – Up&Up

Have you ever wondered what would it be like if your dreamlike journal actually came to life? That is exactly what happens in Coldplay’s brand new music video.

Taken from the rock band’s “A Head Full Of Dreams” album, “Up&Up” is the 3rd single and closing track on the group’s latest album. The trippy videoclip sees Chris Martin and his bandmates situated in rather odd places inside Coldplay’s bizarre visual playground.

Imagine this: a giant eagle soaring beneath the ocean, racehorses galloping on water, a popcorn-spouting volcano, miniature skiers racing down a fluffy white pillow, children walking on a street with fishes swimming above them, synchronised swimmers in a washing machine, and race car drivers zooming along the ring of Saturn.

You get the idea, right? Everything is distorted in this illusory world. There’s even a turtle floating in the subway!

As Vulture’s Halle Kiefer suggests, “the flying sea turtle could mean that you are guarded with your emotions, while waiting endlessly for the subway represents that you may feel you are in a dead-end relationship”. Or maybe the turtle simply has to catch the train to work.

These unorthodox and extraordinary imagery are essentially the backbone of this Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia directed visual masterpiece.

“The video is – I’m going to drop the mic here and say – I think it’s one of the best videos people have made. Even if you take the music away. It’s made by these Israeli guys. These young guys. I can’t believe that that’s our video. If that was someone else’s video, I’d be so jealous,” Martin told Beats 1 radio.

“Up&Up is kind of our defining credo and it’s about a different way of looking at the world. So this video, they just have this whole visual way of looking at things, that I could never have thought of myself. Basically, it just surprised me so much. How on earth did they think of that? They just do these things and I thought, ‘Really?’ It’s so clever,” said the singer, praising the 2 Israeli filmmakers.

Just when we thought that Coldplay gave us their best music video with “Hymn For The Weekend”, partially thanks to Beyonce‘s presence, the quartet has gone and outdone themselves once again. Very rarely do we get music videos telling a story that is more interesting than the song itself. “Up&Up” is definitely one of the best videos we’ve seen in recent years.

Don’t believe us? Take a look at Coldplay’s stunning new video:

Sources: From The Grapevine, Bustle, Vulture.


This Is How People Are Being Scammed On Whatsapp

Everyone uses Whatsapp, either for work or just to chit chat. Losing that is akin to losing contact with your entire social network in one go.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently released a warning of a Whatsapp scam that could result in losing access to your Whatsapp account. Read on to find out how the scam works.

There are instances where you might either receive a message from a friend or family member, or even a direct call from a “Whatsapp staff”. They will ask for a verification code that you received via SMS. Do not share the code. In fact, this code should not be given to anyone at all.

If you do share the code, you will find yourself locked out of your Whatsapp within the next hour or so. Don’t panic, as there is a way to regain your account. Simply log back into Whatsapp on your phone. Another verification code will be sent to you, and once that is entered, the other device will automatically be logged out.

If you are asked to provide a two-step verification code and you don’t know what it is, chances are the individual who used your account was the one who enabled it. The good news is that the other individual can’t log in. The bad news is that you have to wait 7 days to sign in without the two-step verification code.

To protect yourself from any unwanted aftereffects of the scam, MCMC recommends reporting the incident to authorities like the police or the commission. But prevention is better than cure so don’t give out your verification code, and consider enabling a two-step verification code on your account first.

However, another way to scam Whatsapp accounts have been discovered. Phone numbers can be searched via web.whatsapp.com domain. When paired with another website that apparently generates verification codes, the less technically literate can be easily scammed.

With the recent privacy issues from Whatsapp, many are now migrating to other messaging platforms.

Sources: Lowyat.net, Whatsapp, HotHardware

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#BIGBANG: Music Video Shooting in LA; Taeyang Suffers Ankle Injury

Ever since YG Entertainment released the mysterious teaser for BIGBANG‘s comeback, fans have been waiting in anticipation for any piece of news regarding their beloved boys. In an industry where most K-pop bands have their comebacks at least once in every 6 months, VIPs (as BIGBANG fans are lovingly called) have every reason to be excited about the comeback because BIGBANG last made their comeback in 2012.

Thus, it came as no surprise that they would look forward to anything that has to do with the boys. Case in point, a few photos that were recently uploaded by spectators who spotted them shooting their music video in Los Angeles.

The photo above showed Seungri wearing a leather jacket while sporting a blond hairstyle. Needless to say, it sent VIPs into a frenzy!

Although the other members were nowhere to be seen, the video crew that crowded around Seungri suggested that a music video shoot was on-going.

In another photo, G-Dragon can be seen pushing Taeyang around in a wheelchair. While some fans speculated that Taeyang was suffering from an injury, other fans think that they were just fooling around as they had playful expressions on their faces.

However, a press statement by YG Entertainment on 12th May 2015 confirmed that Taeyang was indeed injured! Fans need not panic, as the ankle injury is a minor one and it is not expected to interfere with their upcoming world tour and comeback. Taeyang has been receiving physiotherapy for the injury.

Most of the fans loved Seungri’s blonde hairdo, but they are craving for photos of Daesung and T.O.P too. How about you? Excited for their comeback yet?


#2NE1: CL Apologises For Using Quran Verses In Old Version Of “MTBD”

2NE1 leader CL (이채린) was recently dubbed by TIME magazine as “The Future of K-Pop in America” and she has over 4.9 million followers on Instagram, making her one of the most-followed K-Pop artiste.

Though well-loved by her international fans, the K-Pop idol, who released her first official American single “Lifted” in August, is being heavily criticised for incorporating Quran verses into “MTBD” (멘붕), which was “accidentally” played on her “Hello Bitches” Tour in Los Angeles on 4th November.

Since the incident, CL’s social media has been flooded with hateful comments and the trending hashtag, #cl_stop_using_our_quran. In a Twitter statement, the “Doctor Pepper” singer said that the “MTBD” used during her concert was an old version, adding that it is now deleted “completely and forever”.

“To anyone I have offended I sincerely apologize for my mistake. What happened was my engineer sent the old version of ‘MTBD’ for this tour. I take responsibility for not realising this sooner. My intention was never to use this version,” she wrote.

All Kpop pointed out that when “MTBD”, which also means “Mental Breakdown”, was released in 2014, provoked accusations of appropriation and racism, as many sharp-eared Muslim listeners noticed that the background track incorporated verses from the Quran. YG Entertainment ultimately removed the controversial part after the Korean Muslim Federation had raised a formal complaint.

Taken off 2NE1’s 2nd studio album “Crush”, CL’s upcoming shows in Atlanta, Chicago, and Toronto will feature the edited track.

For a better understanding of the Quran verses of the original “MTBD”, watch this short clip:

What do you think about the controversy? Do you think that her apology was enough to pacify all her haters? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!


Johor Prince TMJ Calls Syed Saddiq “Grandson Of A Snake” After Meeting Najib

Datuk Seri Najib Razak shared a few photos of Syed Saddiq’s visit to his residence on his Instagram yesterday evening.

According to the former Prime Minister, the duo exchanged views and ideas on the country’s current economy and also politics. At the time of writing (Thursday, 26th November), Najib’s post has since gained over 49k likes on social media.

Additionally, Syed Saddiq also explained that his discussions with several Members of Parliament, despite differing political views, is part and parcel of his duties. “Let’s put aside the political ego and find the best solution for the country,” he said in a post on his social media account.

His action has in turn raised several speculations among netizens. In case you’re wondering why, the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) founder was among those who had publicly criticised the Pekan MP in the past. Apparently, Najib’s post also managed to catch Tunku Mahkota Johor (TMJ) Tunku Ismail Idris’ attention.

The Johor Prince, who was also the former president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), left a seemingly shady comment that reads, “The grandson of a snake. Opportunist. The face of a person people cannot trust.”

For those curious, the meeting between the two politicians was conducted ahead of the 2021 Budget voting, which was held earlier today.

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Hype’s Now Playing: EXO – Sing For You

After much anticipation, K-Pop idol boy group EXO finally made their comeback with “Sing For You”, one of the double title tracks off their new special winter album of the same name.

Featuring all 9 members of EXO, the music video of the song made its debut online as well.

“Sing For You” isn’t the kind of joyful song that you’d expect to hear during Christmas. Accompanied with an acoustic guitar sound, the pop ballad track is about the “expressions of love that people often find embarrassing to confess”.

The accompanying black-and-white music video sees the members reminiscing about their past and regretting fighting with friends. The 50-hertz whale, which is described as “the world’s loneliest whale”, is featured in the music video as well. Some fans speculated that the whale represents the kind of loneliness that the EXO members are displaying in the video.

As for the astronaut concept, it was believed to be derived from the story of Michael Collins, an astronaut who spent 48 minutes in a spaceship after losing radio contact with Earth, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin. In those moments, Collins was literally the loneliest man that ever lived.

EXO’s latest album of the same name consists of 6 songs, including “Sing For You”, “Unfair, ”“Girl x Friend”, “On the Snow”, and “Lightsaber“. According to Soompi, “Girl x Friend” is a medium tempo R&B hip-hop track while “On the Snow” is a pop track. Paired with a keyboard, “Unfair” is a medium tempo pop song with a trendy and bright melody. Its lyrics are about the boys telling their feelings to the person they love in a witty manner.

As for “Lightsaber”, it is the same track that was released in promotion for the upcoming “Star Wars” movie, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“.

Check out the music videos for both Korean and Chinese version of “Sing For You” below:

EXO is holding a comeback showcase titled “EXO COMEBACK STAGE Sing for You” on today (10th December) at Lotte World. The showcase will be broadcast live through Naver‘s V App at 10pm KST. They will also start promoting “Sing For You” on 12th December on MBC’s “Music Core”, following by another performance at SBS‘s “Inkigayo” on 13th December.

For more information, visit EXO-M’s official Facebook page or EXO-K’s official Facebook page.


Justin Bieber’s New Tattoo & New Furball!

Seven tattoos might not be enough for this adorable supertar because Justin Bieber has added a new one into his collection. What’s the tattoo you ask? A big-eyed owl inked on his left arm. The Biebs posted a photo on his Instagram saying, “Befo the paps get me”. Not so brave now are we?

This is his eight tattoo to go with a bird on his hip, a Hebrew word on his ribcage, an image of Jesus , praying hands on his calf, “Believe” on his left arm, Japanese symbol, and also a crown. When will his new tattoo be we wonder. Hmm. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Oh, also, that’s not all you guys! Bieber also introduced his new sidekick to the world. Who is he, or rather, it? Introducing Pac, a tiny, round, loveable pet hamster. He posted a photo on Instagram and also tweeted saying, “Me and #pac on the road”.


(UPDATE) #BIGBANG: Idol Group To Visit Malaysia Again For “BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR”

VIPs, get ready for the time of your lives!

Your favourite idol group BIGBANG will be visiting the country again, this time for their “2016 BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR” fan meeting in Malaysia!

The tour will be held in Bangkok, Honolulu, and more. However, it is unsure if rapper T.O.P will be attending the concert, as YG Entertainment has announced that he’ll be skipping the Bangkok and Honolulu fan meets due to his busy schedule.

Deets for the Malaysian leg of the tour are as follows:

** Ticket price inclusive 6% GST but exclusive RM4 processing fee

The ticket launch will be held in the concourse area of Tropicana City Mall on 31st August (Wednesday) from 11am to 3pm. Each person will be entitled to purchase a maximum of 10 tickets of any categories on that day.

Meanwhile, online sales will commence at 3pm on the same day. Tickets will be available for purchase from TicketCharge’s website at http://www.ticketcharge.com.my/ or via the following ticketing outlets: Speedy music outlets, Victoria music outlets, Neway Karaoke outlets, The Mines Shopping Mall, and TicketCharge’s office.

As confirmed by IME Asia, unfortunately, T.O.P will not be joining BIGBANG for the rest of the BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR due to the difficulty in his schedule arrangement. T.O.P has expressed his deepest apologies to the fans who have been waiting to see him on the stage. YG Entertainment also sends out sincere apologies to the fans.

As “2016 BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR in Malaysia” inches nearer and nearer, we’re sure that all VIPs are currently in a frenzied state.

With only a week left until the idol group’s fan meeting in KL, BIGBANG is making sure that you remain hyped up for it by releasing a greeting video.

We’ll be looking forward to seeing you too, BIGBANG!

For more info, visit IME Asia’s Facebook page or call them at 03-92225811 for enquiries.

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(UPDATE) #BabyDriver: Ansel Elgort & Lily James Coming To Kuala Lumpur

Wanna meet the stars of action drama “Baby Driver”?

Get excited cause Hollywood A-listers Ansel Elgort and Lily James, together with director Edgar Wright will be in town next month to promote their movie.

“Baby Driver” centres on Baby (played by Ansel Elgort), a young man who works as a getaway driver for a local crime boss named Doc (played by Kevin Spacey) and his crew. Due to a tragic car accident many years ago, Baby relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to drown out the “hum in the (ear)drum”.

When he meets the girl of his dreams, Deborah (played by Lily James), he sees a chance to ditch his criminal life. But making a clean getaway doesn’t come easy. He must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love, and freedom.

“Baby Driver” will debut in Malaysian cinemas on 20th July, but Elgort, James, and Wright will be making their way to Kuala Lumpur on 17th July, which is 3 days before the premiere date. No word yet on where the stars will be making their public appearances.

The writer-director previously penned the script for Marvel’s “Ant-Man” and is also known for his other comedies “Hot Fuzz” and “Shawn of the Dead”. Meanwhile, many of you may know Elgort from “The Divergent” series as well as “The Fault in Our Stars”. James shot to fame after she played the title role in Disney’s live action remake of “Cinderella”.

“Baby Driver” also stars Jamie Foxx as Bats, Jon Bernthal as Griff, Eiza Gonzalez as Darling, and Jon Hamm as Buddy.

We hope you’re buckled up, because Ansel Elgort and Lily James, together with director Edgar Wright will be walking the red carpet at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 17th July. This is in conjunction with the premiere of their new movie, “Baby Driver”.

Good luck getting a selfie with these stars ;)


#Subtract: Ed Sheeran Reveals Details For 4th Album

Ed Sheeran is currently riding high on his super successful album, “÷ (Divide)”.

Although Sheeran has only released 3 records so far, with “Divide” being the latest, the 26-year-old singer recently revealed that his next album has been 6 years in the making.

When it comes to album titles, the flame-haired musician has been consistent in a pattern involving math. His 1st studio album was titled, “+ (Plus)”, followed by sophomore album, “x (Multiply)”, and the aforementioned “÷ (Divide)”.

As it stands, his next LP will either be called “Subtract” or “Minus” right? “It’s within that vein,” Sheeran coyly told UK’s The Sun. While the presumably “- (Subtract)” won’t be released anytime soon, the Brit revealed, “I’ve been working on this one since the same time as ‘Plus’. Every year I write a song that will go on it.”

Right now, Sheeran has about 6 to 7 songs for his upcoming album. While “÷ (Divide)” is mixed with upbeat songs and rap segments, “- (Subtract)” will be an acoustic album. “It’s not necessarily experimental but I don’t think there’ll be any hot radio songs on it this time. It’s a very acoustic record, very acoustic,” the superstar explained.

This may put a damper on your mood because “- (Subtract)” won’t be released anytime soon. “It will potentially come later, because it’s been about 6 years in the making and it might be another 3 or 4. So I might put other stuff out before then, just to have something out,” Sheeran stated.

Meanwhile, we’ve been jamming to “÷ (Divide)” in preparation for Sheeran’s “Divide Tour in Kuala Lumpur”.

Sources: Capital FM, The Sun UK (1)(2), Kiss 925.

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Hype’s Must Watch: Kingsman: The Secret Service

Based upon the acclaimed comic book by Mark Millar and directed by Matthew Vaughn (of “Kick Ass” and “X-Men: First Class” fame), “Kingsman: The Secret Service” tells the story of a super-secret spy organisation that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges form a twisted tech genius.

The film, set in a more old-fashioned espionage movie world (think old James Bond flicks) stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth as a master secret spy who mentors street kid Gary Unwin aka “Eggsy” (played by Taron Egerton). Except, director Matthew Vaughn will bring some of his now-trademark flourishes and cheekiness to the film. Which will inevitably make the “Secret Service” sound and look more intriguing than it appears to be, of course.

In 2013, it was rumoured English singer-songwriter Adele signed on for a cameo role, alongside special guest appearances by Elton John, Lady Gaga, and David Beckham. Mind blown yet?

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is slated for an October release.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website.


Petrol & Diesel Prices Malaysia For 12th – 18th October 2017

One week it’s up, the next, it’s down. We’ve got some good news regarding the latest prices for petrol and diesel.

As per Malaysia Freebies, prices for both petrol and diesel will go down starting from Thursday midnight (12th October) onwards.

The expected prices for petrol and diesel for 12th – 18th October 2017 are:

The current prices for 5th – 11th October 2017 are:

We will update the fuel prices should the official announcement differs from aforementioned prices.


D&E World Tour: Super Junior’s Donghae & Eunhyuk Returning To KL This September

Ready for more Super Junior (슈퍼주니어), ELFs? Despite just performing in Kuala Lumpur a few months ago, the iconic duo Super Junior D&E will be bringing their “DElight Party” to Asia. And yes, the pair will be returning to Malaysia to entertain fans!

Consisting of Donghae (이동해) and Eunhyuk (은혁), Super Junior D&E will be kicking things off in Seoul next month. They’ll travel to Taiwan the following month, before making their way to Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. Mark your calendars, the “DElight Party” in KL will be taking place on an auspicious date – 09.09.

So what can K-pop fans expect? Well, Donghae and Eunhyuk haven’t released any new material as duo since their “Countdown” album debuted during the pandemic in 2021. The concert will most likely be past materials or music that they haven’t had the chance to perform for fans yet. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that Super Junior D&E will include something new stuff in this world tour.

While we patiently wait for our local organiser to announce the venue and concert ticket prices, perhaps it’s time to refresh your memory by listening to their discography. With so many concerts coming to our shores (K-pop and non K-pop), how is your wallet holding up?

Stay tuned to this space for more updates.


#RememberingLeeKuanYew: Singapore’s First Prime Minister Passes Away At 91

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who was Singapore’s first Prime Minister when the country gained Independence in 1965, has died on Monday (23rd March) at the age of 91.

He had been in hospital for several weeks with severe pneumonia and over the weekend, people left tributes and messages of goodwill at the hospital as his condition deteriorated.

The announcement was made “with deep sorrow” by the press secretary of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Lee’s son.

“The Prime Minister is deeply grieved to announce the passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the founding Prime Minister of Singapore. Mr Lee passed away peacefully at the Singapore General Hospital today at 3.18am. He was 91,” said the PMO. Arrangements for the public to pay respects and for the funeral proceedings will be announced later, it added.

Mr Lee, who was born in 1923, formed the People’s Action Party in 1954, then became Prime Minister in 1959. He led the nation through a merger with the Federation of Malaysia in 1963, as well as into Independence in 1965, and later transformed Singapore from a small port city into a wealthy global hub.

Mr Lee served as the city-state’s Prime Minister for 31 whole years and continued to work in government until 2011. Highly respected as the architect of Singapore’s prosperity, Mr Lee was also criticised for his iron grip on power.

Under him, freedom of speech was tightly restricted and political opponents were targeted by the courts. But in his time at the office, he was a visionary, a legendary figure, and above all, a mentor as well as an inspiration to fellow politicians around the globe.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has also declared a period of National Mourning from 23rd March (Monday) – 29th March (Sunday) via an official statement, adding that a private family wake will be held from 23rd March (Monday) – 24th March (Tuesday) at Sri Temasek.

After which, Mr Lee’s body will lie in state at Parliament House from 25th March (Wednesday) – 28th March (Saturday), for the public to pay their respects.

Lee Kuan Yew leaves behind 2 sons – Lee Hsien Loong and Lee Hsien Yang – and a daughter, Lee Wei Ling. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and loved ones, as well as our friends in Singapore.

For more updates from the 7-day funeral service and public homage, visit the official Remembering Lee Kuan Yew Facebook page.

Sources: Prime Minister’s Office Singapore, BBC, CNA.

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Hype’s Movie Review: The Fault in Our Stars

Like any novel-turned-movie, “The Fault in Our Stars” has one advantage over other movies – an existing fan base. But like every novel-turned-movie, expectations are always high when it comes to the final product. Which begs the question, did they or did they not get this novel adaptation right?

So, it tells a heart wrenching tale about a 17-year-old terminal cancer patient, Hazel Grace Lancaster (played by Shailene Woodley) who meets equally ill (if not more) 18-year-old Augustus Waters aka Gus (played by Ansel Elgort). And as twisted fate would have it, they meet in a church support group catered to youngsters that are very much like themselves.

But these star-crossed teens in particular, they develop mutual obsession with each other because of a shared liking for their favourite book and find themselves in a relationship.

Despite knowing that they will probably not live for much longer – Augustus is in remission following the amputation of a leg and Hazel’s thyroid cancer has spread to her lungs – they share one thing in common..ambition. It’s this ambition that drives them to find out what happens after their favourite book ends. So they set out together with what little time they have left to find the author of their favourite book, Peter van Houten (played by Willem Dafoe), in Amsterdam.

It is during this breath-taking trip to Amsterdam that the two are reminded about what life would be like when they’re gone. Their journey becomes a discovery for not only themselves but also for you, the audience. Expect an acidic display of what it’s like to have society treat you a certain way just because you’re a young person with cancer. The performances by Shailene, Ansel, and Willem will cut right through your hearts in this borderline rom-com drama hybrid.

With much thanks to author John Green’s observations about living with cancer, “The Fault in Our Stars” manages to remain sincere throughout and gives unprecedented insights into the lives of people with the illness. Vulnerabilities, struggles, reflection, and emotional drainage. Watch it if you’ve read the book and see it comes to life right before your eyes, as good as you’ve imagined it to be. Watch it even if you haven’t because it’s a great reminder of how mortal we all really are:

Don’t forget to arm yourselves with Kleenex though because “The Fault in Our Stars” is incredibly weepy. You might also want to arm yourselves with these “The Fault in Our Stars” facts before you catch the flick.

“The Fault in Our Stars” will be released in a cinema near you on 17th July with sneak previews running from 11th – 13th July. There will also be limited hot tickets for selected locations as early as 28th June (that’s tomorrow!). Schedule for the hot tickets are as follows:

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


For Real? Black Panther’s Wakanda Listed As US’s Trade Partners

The 2017 Marvel film, “Black Panther”, was a joy to watch, with it being able to seamlessly guide audience members to the film’s wonderful characters within the fictional setting of the African nation of Wakanda.

However, the film’s world building might be a little too good, as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had the nation being listed as one of their free trade partners.

Wakanda is listed as a US free trade partner on the USDA website?? pic.twitter.com/xcq1OFTIPh

— Francis Tseng (@frnsys) December 18, 2019

The hilarious discovery was made by software engineer Francis Tseng, who mentioned that he was initially very bewildered to see Wakanda on the list. “I was very confused at first and thought I misremembered the country from the movie and got it confused with something else,” he told Reuters.

The fictional nation appeared alongside other real-life nations in the US department website’s tariff tracker, where it even listed out the goods that was being traded by the two nations. The list showed that live ducks, sheep and poultry being part of the trade, though, Vibranium was no where to be found in the list.

In any case, trade talks between the US and the African nation seems to have turned sour since the discovery, as the USDA has removed the nation from their website. “While we removed the Kingdom of Wakanda from our list of US free trade partners, our relationship will always be strong #WakandaForever,” the USDA tweeted on the removal.

Jokes aside, it seems that Wakanda was a forgotten file that was leftover from a past test on the department’s system. A USDA spokesman explained, “Over the past few weeks, the foreign agricultural service staff who maintain the tariff tracker has been using test files to ensure that the system is running properly. The Wakanda information should have been removed after testing and has now been taken down.”

In all honesty, we’re a tad disheartened by the removal of Wakanda from being a US trade partners. However, we wonder if any other Marvel’s fictional nation will encounter the same incident.

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Heineken® “Cities Of The World” Campaign Sparks Worldly Adventures

Last week, Heineken launched it’s “Cities of the World” campaign that aims to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and start exploring their cities. Developed from the understanding that Heineken drinkers may be familiar with the hot spots of their cities but may not venture out to explore more, this campaign aims to inspire them to kick their daily routines and usual habits to discover more within their own backyards.

“Cities of the World”, a 2-month long campaign features the introduction of limited Cities edition bottles and encompasses digital activities that help people discover hidden gems around Malaysia.

“We know that Heineken’s men of the world are constantly on the lookout for new experiences. ‘Cities of the World’ is a campaign to inspire them to get out of their comfort zones, embrace the unusual and embark on adventures within their own cities,” said Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad.

Throughout the month of August, six exclusively-designed limited edition Heineken bottles will be available to Heineken drinkers. Each bottle represents one of six global cities — Kuala Lumpur, New York, Berlin, Shanghai, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. Apart from that, Heineken drinkers will also stand the chance to win prizes, including an opportunity to unlock worldly adventures in New York.

How can you win these prizes? Simple – each limited-edition bottle comes with a unique code found under the cap, so you know what to do. ;)

At the launch, Heineken gave attendees a taste of the ‘Cities of the World’ campaign by inspiring them to discover and open their city by leading them through a maze that featured three of Kuala Lumpur’s hidden gems before leading them to the final stop – the party.

These gems includes: Paradox Café, Bespoked, Replacement and the main room where the party took place.

If you weren’t at the launch, fret not because Heineken adds more fun to the campaign by developing a mobile-friendly website which reveals distinctive and unique locations across Malaysia, perfect for beer lovers who have a passion for discovery. This geo-targeted compass also gives consumers the chance to look into interesting locations around them, allowing you to enjoy new experiences wherever you are.

Heineken’s ‘Cities of the World’ campaign runs from 1 August until 15 September 2014.

More information on the ‘Open Your City’ social compass, and the Heineken’s Cities edition bottles can be found here. Stream the video below to get a drift as to what you can expect from Heineken’s ‘Cities of the World’ campaign.


(UPDATE) #PhucDatBich: Australian “Honoured” After “Unfortunate Name” Went Viral

Australian man Phuc Dat Bich, who became an Internet sensation after complaining his Facebook page kept being shut down, says he is honoured his name has made people laugh.

The 23-year-old, who is of Vietnamese origin, originally posted a complaint on Facebook in January that it was “highly irritating that nobody seems to believe me when I say that my full legal name is how you see it”.

I’ve been accused of using a false and misleading name… which I find very offensive. Is it because I’m Asian? Is it? Having my fb shut down multiple times.

His case recently attracted media attention and he posted a picture of his passport to prove he was not lying, with hundreds of people leaving supportive comments and more than 40,000 now following his public posts.

He thanked them on Monday (22nd November), saying in a post that he was glad people were able to laugh “given the tragic events that have happened all over the world”.

“I’d like to mention that I am very grateful to those who have been supportive of certain names that populate in different cultures,” said the Australian, whose name is pronounced Phoo Da Bi.

“We live in a diverse and multicultural society and the fact that there are people out there who are supportive and encouraging really makes me happy. I am glad and honoured to be able to make people happy by simply making them laugh at something that appears outrageous and ridiculous. As an individual I hope I have played a part in brightening your days!” he added.

He likened his story to the modern-day “boy who cried wolf”, with technology at his fingertips. And well, it’s not that far-fetched! Now known as the “master troll”, Phuc Dat Bich or should we call him, Joe Carr, has revealed that it was all a hoax. Yup.

In his latest Facebook update, he said that what started out as a joke between friends, became a prank that made a fool out of the media and brought out the best in the people who reached out to him. If you recall, news outlets, including SBS, the BBC, The Sydney Morning Herald, Fox News, and The Daily Telegraph ran his story, promoting his alleged bid for acceptance of his name.

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#ShawMila: Watch Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello Cover Ed Sheeran’s “Kiss Me”

ShawMila (ship name for Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello) fans, rejoice!

On Monday (27th March), Shawn Mendes shared an old video of himself singing an acoustic version of Ed Sheeran’s “Kiss Me” with Camila Cabello on Instagram.

In his caption, he wrote, “Found this gem deep in the iPhone videos… lol i love the ‘killed that’ face we both make at the end.”

Although the black-and-white video only shows the duo singing the song’s chorus, it shows off Mendes and Cabello’s undeniable musical chemistry. Did we also mention that the 2 stars are big fans of Ed Sheeran?

A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes)

This is not the first time the Canadian singer and the former Fifth Harmony member have collaborated. Back in November 2015, they released “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. At the time, their collaboration sparked dating rumours but they both insisted that they are only good friends.

“We’re just really close friends. She is one of those people who is just very easy to connect with and still, to this day, is one of my greatest friends. You find that instant connection with people, and she’s one of them. She’s a f—ing great writer. Even if we just wrote for other people, I would be happy to do that because she’s such a thrill to write with and work with,” said the “Mercy” singer.

Mendes is currently on his “Illuminate World Tour” while Cabello is working on her solo debut album.

Sources: Billboard, PEOPLE, Perez Hilton.


Hype’s Top 5 – 2014 Grammy Performances

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards took place over the weekend and boy, it was off the hook!

A giant concert for most, the Grammy Awards always have a lineup of spectacular performances prepared for the night and this year’s Grammys did not disappoint. Let’s be real here, anyone performing at the Grammys is going to be amazing and out of all the performances that took place at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, we’ve picked 5 of our favourite and listed them down for you!

5. Pink & Nate Ruess from fun., “Try” & “Just Give Me a Reason”

Though the whole acrobat stunt is nothing new for Pink, but it’s amazing every time she does it! Pink showed off her amazing body and strength with her ribbon twirling and she sounds amazing! Plus, Nate Ruess as a beautiful voice, so the both of them performing together was just insane.

4. Daft Punk, Pharrell & Stevie Wonder, “Get Lucky”

Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams performed their award winning hit which got everyone dancing the night away. And hey, with Stevie Wonder joining them on stage, now that was icing on the cake!

3.  Imagine Dragons & Kendrick Lamar, “Radioactive” & “M.A.A.D. City”

Now this was dope! A mashup like no other, it was new & exciting! The stars loved it – Taylor Swift, Bey and Lorde amongst others were seen rocking out. Looking dapper in white with the crazy cool lighting, Imagine Dragons and Kendrick Lamar got everyone rocking out to their performance!

2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert & Madonna, “Same Love”

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis took home four out of seven Grammy Awards they were nominated for and their performance of Same Love together with Mary Lambert & Madonna just had so much emotions and feelings to it. It was heartfelt, it was beautiful, it was love.

The reigning king and queen of the music industry, Beyoncé and Jay Z opened the night of the 2014 Grammys and has anything sexier happened, ever? So sexy! So wet! #SURFBOART ! Mrs. Carter looked amazing in a black undies and bra set while Jay was boss in a tux. All that booty shaking and dirty grinding got everyone going crazy alright!

Grammy Awards 2014 – The Complete Winners List

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Crazy Rich Asians: Mum Dresses Daughter Up As Awkwafina’s Peik Lin

Lights, camera, action – a younger and cuter Peik Lin is in the house and she’s going to snatch your wig.

Meet Liliana, the 1-year-old toddler who was dressed by her mum, Mary Grace Pingoy, as Peik Lin (played by Awkwafina) after watching “Crazy Rich Asians”. For those that don’t know, Mary Grace is a photographer from Indiana.

After being inspired by “Crazy Rich Asians”, Mary Grace decided to dress Liliana up as her favourite character Peik Lin, the funny sidekick to Rachel Chu (portrayed by Constance Wu). When Huffington Post reached out to Mary Grace, she explained that the story’s values and characters – especially Peik Lin – really spoke to her on a personal level.

“I loved Peik Lin’s character especially not only because of how funny she is but because she was the example of authentic friendship and sisterhood. Being there for Rachel when she needed her, in more ways than one. We all need a BFF like that in our life,” she was quoted as saying.

She added, “I love the family aspect of it as well, being so close knit with her parents even though it gets crazy sometimes, you know she loves them.”

“I always want my boys and my baby girl know how beautiful they are! Growing up when the majority of people around you don’t look like you, at times you can feel a little left out or different. Embracing all nationalities and cultures for their own special gifts is what makes this world such a beautiful place,” Mary Grace told the publication.

Despite her young age, Liliana is already proving to be a pro at cosplay when she rocked the blonde wig, striped pants and a patterned frock as mini Peik Lin. Her 7-year-old brother Jonah Raphael also joined in on the fun when he was dressed up at Peik Lin’s dad Wye Mun (played by Ken Jeong).

Their efforts were not in vain though. The photos caught the attention of director Jon M Chu as well as Awkwafina (who commented “Omg I am crying rn” after noticing her mini-me). Take a look at their reactions below:

Hilarious @awkwafina TWINSIES! https://t.co/2qbeO34Ktw # via @HPAsianVoices

— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) September 4, 2018

A post shared by Pingoy Portrait Studio (@pingoyportraits)

In other news, an investor (Liu Yang) behind “Crazy Rich Asians” recently expressed her interest to change the title of the “Crazy Rich Asians” sequel, which is “China Rich Girlfriend” to “Shanghai Rich Girlfriends”. No word yet if that will come to past.

Meanwhile, Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh will be working together again in “Everything Everywhere All At Once”. It’s an action film that will be directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and produced by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo (of “Avengers: Infinity War” fame).


Cyberjaya Bridge Collapses

Moments ago, some tweets turned up in our Twitter timeline saying something about a bridge collapsing in Cyberjaya. At first, it was all hearsay and rumours, and easily dismissible.

After all, didn’t they always say to never believe everything you read?:

Upon further investigation (read: Google) and the stumbling upon a photographic proof, we found out that it was indeed true. A flyover bridge just after the ELITE highway toll in Cyberjaya collapsed. Thankfully, it was an unused one so at time of writing, there were no reported casualties.

Yet, it’s things like these that make us wonder, who should then be held responsible for a mishap like this? What if it was a fully functioning flyover bridge? What if people got hurt?

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G.E.M. X.X.X. Live World Tour In Malaysia

Ooh! Nevermind Singapore – it has been confirmed that Hong Kong pop starlet G.E.M. is coming to Malaysia!

Yup. Fans of pop music sensation Tang Tze-Kei (邓紫棋), more popularly known as G.E.M., can look forward to the singer’s show in Kuala Lumpur next year. Organised by Star Planet, G.E.M XXX Live World Tour will take place on 24th Jan 2015 at Putra Indoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. And yup, this would mark G.E.M.’s first major solo concert here!

G.E.M. embarked on her first leg of X.X.X. World Tour with 5 full-house shows in Hong Kong Coliseum in April last year and her new tour series is expected to happen in more than 50 cities. In a press release, G.E.M said fans are in for a good time at her show. “The three Xs stand for ‘more to eXpose, more to eXpect and more eXciting’,” explained the Hong Kong pop diva. Fans can look forward to a terrific steampunk-themed show featuring aerial silk dancers, marching band and surprise music arrangements.

A ticket launch will be held on 9th Nov (tSunday) in Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya, Selangor from 11am – 5pm. We hear that there’s a special 10%-15% discount off ticket prices but the offer is limited to the first 2,000 tickets and only 4 tickets are allowed per person. Tickets are priced at RM598 (VVIP), RM498 (VIP), RM408 (PS1), RM328 (PS2), RM228 (PS3), RM148 (PS4).

For more information, call Star Planet at 03- 9223 3667 or TicketCharge 03-9222 8811. Alternatively, you can also hit up Star Planet’s official website or TicketCharge.


French Arts & Film Festival 2013

The highly anticipated French Art and Film Festival (FAFF) is back for its 12th edition from 25th April to 26th May 2013 in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. With aims to bring French lifestyle and culture closer to the communities in Malaysia, the FAFF offers a potpourri selection of performing arts and cultural events as well as a selection of 51 movies from the best and the latest French cinematic landscape.

Besides the movies, the line-up of the festival includes photography exhibition, street theatre, French market, as well as champagne and wine tasting events.

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The FAFF will be set in motion with its movie screenings at the Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) in Pavilion, Mid Valley, and One Utama in Kuala Lumpur from 25th April to 12th May and the GSC in Gurney Plaza in Penang from 16th to 26th May. Audience can expect to catch French movies ranging from comedy to drama, and from animated movies to focus.

All French movies are with English subtitles:

This year’s FAFF also brings to light a photography exhibition by Francoise Huguier from 10th to 24th May held at The Westin in Kuala Lumpur. The exhibition, “Vertical/Horizontal, Interieur/Exterieur”, showcases an immersion into the middle classes of the three capital cities of South East Asia:

Also, not to be forgotten is the interactive, contemporary, and comical theatre that involves the audience, but in complete mime silence! Audience can expect a crazy, hilarious, and unique performance as renowned street theatre artiste Freddy Coudboul performs the show entitled, “Flochard dans Bla, Bla, Bla” in Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus on 3rd May at 12:30pm and Alliance Francaise de Kuala Lumpur, Lorong Gurney Centre on 4th May at 6pm.

On 4th May, from 5pm onwards, audience can indulge in the French lifestyle and explore the art of French living at a distinctive French market, Le Marche De France, co-organized with the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MFCCI) to promote French regional culinary specialties and lifestyle products.

A not –to-be-missed rendezvous during the FAFF is the Champagne and Cognac tasting. Audiences and special invited guests can expect a complete sensual and spiritual experience of French Champagne tasting sessions at 4pm and French Cognac tasting sessions at 6pm on 11th and 12th May at The Westin, Kuala Lumpur.

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


#Honeymoon: Lana Del Rey To Feature 9 Songs & A Cover In New Album

Lana Del Rey is back from “West Coast” and is so ready to go on a “honeymoon” soon.

It doesn’t matter if you are not fond of her previous album “Ultraviolence”, there’s no denying that the “Brooklyn baby” is a talented indie darling who has produced numerous hit songs including “Summertime Sadness”, “Young and Beautiful”, “West Coast”, “Born to Die”, etc.

In fact, she’s showing no signs of stopping just yet as the New York songstress recently confirmed to Billboard that she is planning to release a follow-up to her previous album, “Ultraviolence” soon.

Titled “Honeymoon”, the new album will consist of a cover of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” (Nina Simone’s version) and 9 songs written by Lana Del Rey herself. During the interview with Billboard, she stated that the production is going perfect so far and that she is still “looking for a few more songs to tie everything together”.

After Del Rey’s success with “Young and Beautiful” in “The Great Gatsby“, American film producer Harvey Weistein from The Weinstein Co approached her and asked if she would like to involve in producing the title track for Tim Burton’s new movie “Big Eyes“. Set in the late 50s, the film tells the story of Margeret Keane, a painter who gets into a legal battle with her husband to prove who’s the actual painter of drawings.

Regarding Harvey’s decision to involve her in the project, she said:

Because he knew I loved Tim Burton, Harvey said, ‘Why don’t you write a title track, something with the chorus of “big eyes”?’ Tim was nice enough to listen to it, and he liked it.

Del Rey has since released 2 new songs for the film. Co-written by Daniel Heath and Del Rey, one of the songs, “Big Eyes” has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. The song is also contending to be included in the upcoming Academy Award, in which nominations will be announced come 15th Jan.

Another song that she composed for the film was revealed during the end credits of the film. Del Rel described that she reworked the lyrics of of “I Can Fly” so that she could “talk more about what she was doing [in the film].” She also revealed that “Big Eyes” was meant to sum up Margaret’s tale with a bit of her own personal imagery.

When asked about how the new album will sound, she said:

It’s very different from the last one and similar to the first two, Born to Die and Paradise. I finished my last one [Ultraviolence] in March and released it in June and I had a follow-up idea. It’s growing into something I really like. I’m kind of enjoying sinking into this more noirish feel for this one. It’s been good.

No further details about her album has been announced yet but we will keep you posted.

Are you excited about her new album? Do you think her new album is going to be the next best album of 2015? Share your thoughts with us in the comments box below.

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Ribena Products Recalled Due To Manufacturing Error

[Update 14th August] Amendments have been made to clarify that the recall of Ribena was a voluntary withdrawal and not consumer product withdrawal.

Ribena consumers in Malaysia, do take note.

Japanese beverage company Suntory has issued a recall of its Ribena cordial drinks via the trade voluntary withdrawal letter dated 11th August 2017 (Friday). As per the company, the voluntary withdrawal at the trade level was carried out after an error was discovered.

The statement by Lee Hon Tong, Suntory’s regional general manager for Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore, reads: “We wish to announce that during a routine quality check in our factory, we found 1 error in our manufacturing process“. He added that all Ribena cordial drinks that has an expiration date from 12th August 2017 will be withdrawn.

(Note: No further details regarding the “error” was disclosed.)

The batches of Ribena brands together with their respective expiry dates are as follows:

As such, the factory in Shah Alam will cease all deliveries for Ribena cordial drinks to its trading partners for the time being. This is to ensure that the products are properly monitored and checked before releasing it to the public for consumption.

For more information and updates, visit Ribena Malaysia’s Facebook page or contact their customer service team at 1800-886200.

Source: Channel NewsAsia/ Featured image: My News Hub.


#LoobHolding: Chatime Malaysia Rebranded As Tea Is Our Life?

Despite facing some major setbacks for the company, Loob Holding CEO Bryan Loo has announced that they’re already forging ahead.

Earlier this week, he released a 40-second clip titled “The Power Of Tea” on a brand new Facebook page, “Tea Is Our Life”, briefly sharing on what they have been working on.

Bryan begin the video by expressing how crazy the past few weeks have been. Can we blame him? After all, the majority of us were surprised to find out that all 165 Chatime beverage outlets in Malaysia will cease to use the brand in March following the sudden termination of the Chatime contract.

Nevertheless, Bryan shares, “We’re going to brew something new, something exciting. We’re going to work day and night, weekends and holidays so we can come back with a bang”. That “bang” will be the lunch of their new brand called “Tea Is Our Life”.

In the meantime, we have until 6th March to enjoy the current Chatime brand in Malaysia.


#Kingsman2: Sequel Is Bigger, Badder & Has More Guns Says Taron Egerton

If you think “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was good, get ready cause the sequel, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”, is going to be even more action-packed!

Director Matthew Vaughn was successful in crafting a violent and vulgar spy movie that resonated well with fans and critics alike, in addition to making shitloads of money at the box office. The breakout star, Taron Egerton, is now making some bold claims that the 2nd instalment will top the original.

In speaking with Cinema Blend during a press interview while promoting the animated film, “Sing”, Egerton explained, “[Matthew Vaughn] goes even further with it. It’s kind of absolutely crazy. Julianne Moore is the villain, and she’s genuinely terrifying. She’s really, really, really great. So it’s bigger, badder, more guns, you know? All that stuff. It’s fun.”

Although “The Secret Service” pretty much blew us away, it sounds like we haven’t seen nothing yet. The 27-year-old actor opened up about the nature of the sequel and revealed that the upcoming film will give us double doses on everything that worked in favour of the 1st film. If it ain’t broken, why fix it right?

As for when the first official trailer will arrive, Egerton didn’t have a definitive answer but he believes that we could be seeing it in the next few months. “I can’t imagine it would be very deep into next year, I think maybe there would be a teaser within the 1st couple of months of next year. We’re now an October release. It depends, I really don’t know. Matthew Vaughn works in mysterious ways, but you won’t be disappointed, it’s going to be awesome,” said the actor.

Not only will Egerton be reprising his role as the street kid turned elite government spy, Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, with Colin Firth as Harry Hart, the sequel will also be introducing a lineup of big-name American stars to the franchise, including Julianne Moore (as aforementioned), Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, and Halle Berry. Not bad at all.

Kingsman is based on “The Secret Service”, a comic book series created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. It is considered Matthew’s most successful movie to date as it received impressive reviews and grossed around US$401 million worldwide.

The sequel, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is set to be released on 6th October 2017.

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“Peacemaker”: Season 1 Ending Explained & Season 2 Predictions

That’s a wrap folks! HBO’s “Peacemaker” has just finished its first season and it is glorious. Building on James Gunn’s solid direction in 2021’s “The Suicide Squad”, the spin-off series continues to show DC Extended Universe (DCEU) fans that the franchise still has some kick left in it.

In many ways, “Peacemaker” feels like the kind of story director James Gunn wanted to tell with “Guardians of the Galaxy” but was never allowed to go all out with. Beyond the colourful language, badass fight sequences and raunchy humour, “Peacemaker” has a surprisingly strong emotional core. One that deals with themes of familial trauma, redemption and being a hero.

So with the season finale in the rear view, we’re doing a breakdown of what the ending means and the exciting directions the series can go from there. Oh and it goes without saying: Spoilers ahead.

Throughout the season, Chris Smith the Peacemaker and his ragtag team, which includes two disgraced government agents, a secret alien defector, Amanda Waller’s daughter and a very excitable vigilante hero named…Vigilante, have been trying to uncover a deadly alien conspiracy.

A race of tiny aliens called the Butterflies have been hiding out on Earth for the longest time. Burrowing into humans and taking over their hosts. Peacemaker’s final mission sees him and his team take down the “cow”, or giant alien larvae, that provides the only source of food for the Butterflies. After an action-packed, human-torpedo-launching battle with the Butterflies, the team comes out on top. Safe for a few minor bruises. Right as Peacemaker carries of one of his teammates, Emilia Harcourt from the compound, we see none other than the members of the Justice League.

There was a scene earlier in the finale in which Waller’s daughter, Leota Adebayo calls her mother asking if she could get the Justice League to come save the day. It’s left unclear if she managed to get their help but she totally does! Unfortunately, the battle is already won and Peacemaker is not happy. We get to see Jason Mamoa’s Aquaman and Ezra Miller’s Flash’s faces while Wonder Woman and Superman are covered in shadows. Hell, we’ll take it! The scene ends with a hilarious exchange between Aquaman and Flash about how the King of Atlantis is getting sick of people insinuating that he has sexual intercourse with fishes.

All season long, the characters of “Peacemaker” have been dropping names left, right and center. From Batman to the Kite Man. So to see the series deliver this cameo of at least four members of the League had definitely put on a smile in our faces. Perhaps there’s a chance we could see Peacemaker make another cinematic appearance in one of their films? Anything’s possible in the wide, wide world of the DCEU.

The ending also has Adebayo making up with Peacemaker after she had previously set him up to be arrested. She decides that she’s no longer going to follow in her mother’s footsteps of treating people as expendable. She decides to come out publicly to speak against the inhuman treatment of criminals who are forced to join the government black-ops team Task Force X, otherwise known as the Suicide Squad. Peacemaker and Vigilante are certainly happy that Leota took the brave step to reveal this to the world.

We see Waller sitting on the coach watching her daughter informing the public of Task Force X and she is not happy. Not one bit. With Leota exposing this dirty, little secret to the world, does this mean Task Force X will be abolished? It’s possible seeing that Waller and A.R.G.U.S. (DC’s version of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will now have to be investigated by the U.S. government. There’s also the chance that she’ll be able to keep her Suicide Squad if another world-ending threat arrives again. Either way, she’s very pissed.

The final scene of the series ends on a pretty spooky note. While the team seems to be in a much better mental state after the whole ordeal, Peacemaker might have trouble ahead. In spite of the fact that he’s killed his racist father in the previous episode, we see Auggie Smith, or the White Dragon, haunting him. As the series progresses, we’ve gotten a chance to see Chris’ difficult childhood. His father was fairly abusive to him and his brother, forcing them to fight each other for money. He also blames Chris for accidentally killing his brother, which has left a good deal of emotional trauma on Peacemaker.

This leaves us wondering: Is this all just taking place in Peacemaker’s head? Is this perhaps Waller playing one last trick on her rogue agent with some sort of psychic projection? Hopefully, we’ll get some answers in the next season.

Was there ever any doubt? It has been confirmed that Gunn’s “Peacemaker” will be returning for a second season. This marks the debut of HBO Max’s first live-action original DCEU series. Another series set to appear exclusively on the streaming service is the “Green Lantern” series. While the first season of “Peacemaker” doesn’t exactly end on a major cliffhanger, there are a number of loose threads that are yet to be tied up.

For one, Amanda Waller’s definitely going to be out for revenge seeing that her operatives have betrayed her twice in a row. The first time being when Harcourt and Economos knocked her out in “The Suicide Squad”. We could see her play the role of the main antagonist in the next season by sending her little hit squads against them. That would certainly give “Peacemaker” the opportunity to have more awesome cameos with characters like Bloodsport and Harley Quinn. While the “cow” feeding them is certainly dead, the Butterflies are still out there somewhere in the world. The second season could open with the team hunting the remaining alien parasites before moving on to the next major baddie of the series.

The finale for HBO Max’s “Peacemaker” is out to watch on HBO Max today and you’re looking to learn what goes into the making of the show, be sure to check out our interview with director James Gunn and Peacemaker actor, John Cena!


Vivian Tung: 5 Fun Facts About The Asian Actress Playing Valkyrie In “Thor: Love and Thunder”

Marvel has been releasing movie after movie and it’s definitely making our futures look much brighter. Aside from “Eternals” and “Spider Man: No Way Home”, we have one more to look forward to. “Thor: Love and Thunder” is currently in the post-production stage and is supposed to be released in May 2022.

We’re looking forward to find out what has happened after the events of “Thor: Ragnorok” and “Endgame”. It goes without saying that actors like Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson will be reprising their roles, but this time, there seem to be new players on the field – including a new Valkyrie.

A list of actors for “Thor: Love and Thunder” was recently released with some surprising information. An Asian actress, Vivian Tung, will be a featured extra in the movie as a Valkyrie. As Brunnhilde (Tessa Thompson) was known as the last living member of the elite Asgardian warriors, her role brings a major hint.

Vivian Tung plays a Valkyrie in Thor: Love and Thunder!

Maybe we could get a flashback scene of Tessa with the rest of the Valkyrior in this movie

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So, just who is this elusive Valkyrie? Well, here’s what we’ve found out about Vivian so far:

Vivian didn’t begin as an actor. She’s actually a designer at heart. In fact, Vivian has her own label, VIVIANTUNG which focuses on wedding gowns and costumes. She earned her Bachelor of Design (Major in Fashion Design) at Australia’s Raffles College of Design and Commerce in 2016. By 2018, she had completed her Master of Design (Major in objects and accessories) at the University of Technology Sydney.

Although Vivian chose designing as her career, she also has a passion in film and screen acting. She first began in 2017 when she was featured as an extra in a Telstra Commercial and later that same year as a featured background technician in “Pacific Rim Uprising”. She’s also been in a few TV series such as “Home and Away”, “Doctor Doctor” and “Chosen”.

However, her first foray into the Marvel Universe was when she joined “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” as an archer warrior and a villager. If you plan on re-watching Shang-Chi, see if you can spot her! According to Vivian, it is the most exciting part of her career so far. “That was truly the place that made me fall in love with film and television,” she said.

Vivian’s multilinguistic abilities cover English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She even demonstrated her proficiency in both languages with tongue twisters. Needless to say, her pronunciation is on point and clear. Aside from languages, Vivian has an Australian accent but she can switch it out for a Chinese accent if necessary.

Aside from her acting, it seems our elusive Valkyrie is capable of much more. Vivian boasts abilities in both art and costume design as well as make-up styling. With her experience in fashion design and garment production which extends over 10 years, Vivian consistently brings original ideas and innovation to the table.

Additionally, Vivian was a make up artist for Chinese beauty contests in Sydney for 3 years. She’s also helped out in fashion shows and has worked in Chanel. Her strengths however lie with conceptual makeup and Asian makeup.

Vivian may have her own label, but she clearly likes to keep busy. Aside from juggling her career and foray into acting, she’s also a part time model. She models for fashion brands and has done photoshoots for magazines and editorials.

As for dancing, she learned ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance. She’s also taken dance classes for other styles such as hip hop, contemporary, salsa and ballroom. Additionally, Vivian took the time to learn Chinese and folk dance.

Well, this Valkyrie is certainly talented! Although we don’t know much about the plot in “Thor: Love and Thunder”, we are looking forward to seeing Vivian’s role and her acting.

Theories about her appearance have already started with many thinking it will herald the return of the Valkyries. No one knows for sure, but it does seem likely! Fingers crossed.

Sources: Twitter, Star Now, China Press, Instagram,

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Animal Poisoning + Animals Missing At Malacca Zoo

Earlier this week, a 65-year-old former zoo owner was arrested in connection with the suspected poisoning deaths of a sun bear and a retired race horse. The animals were found dead at the popular Malacca Zoo and Night Safari in Ayer Keroh an initial investigation pointed to poison-tainted fruit.

When the workers first noticed the seven-year-old bear, it was already in convulsions and foaming at mouth. The 17-year-old stallion, however, was found dead in its stable. Police later on found a variety of fruits e.g. sugarcane, bananas, and oranges near the dead animals that had white powder inside, believed to be pesticide.

According to the Superintendent P.R. Gunarajan, the Malacca state deputy chief of criminal investigations, the man (who was previously involved in the management of a zoo in Johor) was acting out a vendetta. It is believed that he did it because he could not get back the animals, which were sent to the Malacca Zoo.

The man is now expected to be charged for “mischief” towards animals and if convicted, it carries a penalty of up to five years in jail plus a hefty fine.

Meanwhile, the case has taken a new twist when it was alleged that some 230 zoo animals were “unaccounted” for. Dr Razeem Mazlan Abdullah, who is the animal welfare and ethics sub-committee chairman of the zoo operators, breeders, pet and wildlife traders association (P4PHM), said the list of missing animals included over 100 mammals, 27 reptiles, and 57 birds of various species that vanished without a trace.

No one knows what had happened to the missing animals or where they’ve been placed or transferred to. The former zoo management has been asked to explain the discrepancies in the list of animals.


#Dead7: Backstreet Boys & *NSync Members Team Up For Zombie Film

Backstreet Boys and *NSync are the boy bands of the yesteryear, but there’s no denying that they are also some of the biggest boy bands in pop culture history. The rivalry between the competing boy bands was so intense that the idea of them working together seems baffling and impossible.

Now, it seems like the rivalry days are over as the world’s greatest pop collision is finally about to happen.

According to Rolling Stone, the boy band icons have officially put their competition aside to make a low-budget horror movie together about a zombie plague.

Both bands are slated to work side by side with Asylum, the studio behind the hit SyFy film series, “Sharknado”. Tentatively titled “Dead 7”, the movie will see both bands teaming up to fight zombies. As if this whole thing isn’t enough to render us speechless, Rolling Stone reported that one of the Backstreet Boys members is going to write this “futuristic zombie western” movie.

“It’s a zombie Western futuristic horror movie,” Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter told Rolling Stone. “My character is still being worked out right now, but I’m a good guy that’s going to help save the day.”

According to Carter, the movie will centre on a “ragtag band of gunslingers” fighting a zombie plague. He will be joined by *NSync’s Joey Fatone and fellow BSB singers Howie Dorough and A.J. McLean. The film is still in development as Carter said that he’s looking to feature more musicians.

“There’s a wish list of people that I want. I want it to be musically based. I might reach out to Jordan (Knight) from the New Kids on the Block,” Carter revealed.

Regarding his role in the movie, Fatone said, “I get to be the drunk…Typecast!”

I’m the only ‘NSync-er as of now, but you never know. Nick’s vision is to bring some other people in that genre that have never really done a lot of film but that were in music in the Nineties and 2000s. We’ve never done anything together collectively. People always think (Backstreet and ‘NSync) are some sort of rivals. But it’s so funny – there’s never been animosity or anything like that. Now we’re setting the record straight by doing a film together.

McLean is reportedly going to play a villain in Carter’s film.

Regarding the decision to make this movie with Carter, he explained:

Movies like this can turn into cult phenomenons and that’s what Sharknado happened to be. I watched it, I’m like, “Okay, this is ridiculous but I’m still watching it and I think it’s awesome.”

Fatone also agreed and said, “It’s popular because I think people love an outlet and love that kind of hokey-ness but it’s fun.”

Carter recently made his San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) debut to promote this upcoming horror film.

According to McLean, Carter, who collaborated with Stan Lee for a comic book series in 2000, has been “a huge fan of sci-fi for years”. He added, “…for him to finally have one of his dreams come into fruition, I’m super, super proud of him.”

Lauren Kitt, Carter’s wife of 15 months who will also appear in the movie, revealed that they’d sometimes go LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park.

Carter may be a newcomer to the movie-making industry, but The Asylum co-founder David Rimawi had no concerns regarding the project. He explained, “He’s a giant horror movie fan and very talented individual.” The Asylum’s David Latt, who will produce “Dead 7”, also said:

What (Carter) came to us with was a big idea of pop music stars in a genre setting. A lot of the platforms, distributors and companies we work with responded to that immediately and we knew we had something we should move forward with.

It is unclear who else would join the cast and former ‘NSync frontman Justin Timberlake has yet to sign on for the project.

What do you think of the project? Would you like to watch a movie written by Nick Carter? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Source: Rolling Stone / Featured image: Seventeen

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