Skechers Malaysia’s Friendship Walk Returns This Month In Virtual Format

For its third edition, the Skechers Friendship Walk is going virtual this year.

Kicking off from 5th August till 6th September 2020, participants are encouraged to select their preferred distance – 3km, 5km, or 10km – and desired track. Be it taking a walk around the city or simply on a treadmill, the choice is up to you.

“We are glad to be able to bring back the Skechers Friendship Walk in 2020 — an annual tradition that we look forward to continuing, even in this extraordinary year. The virtual run format that we are introducing this year is more flexible and allows more people to take part from anywhere and anytime within the one month period. We hope this event will create special memories for participants to stay fit together and bond with their loved ones,” said Ms. Zann Lee, Vice President of Skechers Southeast Asia.

Those who take part in the Skechers Friendship Walk 2020 stand to walk away with attractive Skechers rewards such as discount vouchers and one year’s supply of Skechers footwear. Fitness enthusiasts can also use this as a motivation to push further.

In conjunction, Skechers Malaysia has also launched the new Skechers GOwalk Smart. Constructed with ultra-lightweight, responsive cushioning, high-rebound Comfort Pillar Technology outsole, and Air Cooled Goga Mat breathable insole, these shoes will make walking a breeze!

This new collection is now sold at all Skechers concept stores. Participants will receive 30% off on regular-priced GOwalk footwear, apparels and bags upon registration for the Walk.

For more info on the Friendship Walk, click here.


Scalpers Are Reselling Jacky Cheung’s KL Concert Tickets Up To RM5400

Yesterday (Tuesday, 4th September), concert organiser StarPlanet officially announced that all 36,000 tickets for Jacky Cheung’s 3-night shows have been sold out.

Ever since it was announced that the 57-year-old singer will be returning to Malaysia for his “A Classic Tour” encore performances, fans have been waiting in anticipation to see him live. Just like any popular sold-out concerts, reselling of tickets are bound to happen.

Due to the heavy online traffic on MyTicket.Asia, not everyone was able to secure tickets. In addition, a ticket launch was held at Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur over the weekend for fans to take part in an exclusive early bird sale.

A quick look at Carousel and Viagogo Malaysia, and you’ll find scalpers making profit by reselling concert tickets at a much higher price. At Carousel, concert tickets range from RM650 to RM3000 per ticket. An original Gold class ticket costs RM988 but is now being sold at more than 3 times the price at RM3000.

Meanwhile at Viagogo, a Gold class ticket is being sold at a ridiculous price of RM5420! A Cat 3 ticket, for example, which costs RM488 is being sold for RM1395. It’s the same case for other ticket categories.

A word of caution to fans who are desperate to attend Cheung’s concert next month but don’t have tickets. StarPlanet will be imposing a new rule whereby the purchaser of the concert tickets are required to verify their IC or passport when entering the venue in Axiata Arena.

If you’ve bought tickets from a scalper but he/she isn’t attending “A Classic Tour”, chances are, you’ll be denied entry.

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#ZoukKL: Gather Around, #TeamUnicorn! Tigerlily Is Coming Back To KL

Undeniably captivating from the moment she enters the room, Tigerlily’s electrifying stage presence and drive to transcend the traditional expectations of a DJ sees her in a league of her own.

A true entertainer taking the world by storm.

Tigerlily finds herself among Australia’s elite performers with the public voting her in the top 5 DJs for both 2014 and 2015 and the #1 female DJ 3 years running (via Inthemix).

A mainstay at Stereosonic Australia and recently taking to the festival circuit in Europe; Tigerlily is no stranger to the world stage. Hand picked as one of Tiesto’s main support acts for Asia and the USA, Tigerlily has performed at some of the world’s most renowned venues; Hakkasan in Las Vegas, Echostage in Washington D.C, Octagon in Seoul, and performed in front of 30,000 people in Malaysia.

On the home front Tigerlily delivers the most unique entertainment experience in all of Australia with her “Kiss My Tigerlily” show at Pacha Sydney. “Kiss My Tigerlily” is a truly transformative affair jam packed with multi-coloured sequins, sextronauts, and giant unicorns spreading the #teamunicorn message to all.

Aside from completing a Media & Communications degree at Sydney University and becoming ambassador for “RU OK?”, Tigerlily has been hard at work crafting her debut EP after signing to Island Records Australia with the first single “Paradise” landing midyear, 2015.

For more information, visit Zouk KL’s website or Facebook page.


(UPDATE) Hype’s Must Watch: Zootopia

Walt Disney Animation Studios promises to bring a completely new experience for us by releasing the first teaser trailer for their upcoming animated action-comedy, “Zootopia“.

In the teaser, the world of Zootopia is introduced to viewers. The imaginary universe is similiar to our world, as the occupants there walk on 2 feet, have their respective careers, and use modern technology. The only distinct dissemblance is that the inhabitants are all animals.

Amongst all the animals lies a fox and a bunny, and the storyline in “Zootopia” will revolve around the pair, who are deemed “natural enemies” but are forced to work together.

The official synopsis of the movie is as below:

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery.

Ginnifer Goodwin is voicing Hopps while Wilde will be voiced by Jason Bateman.

The upcoming animated film is directed by Byron Howard (of “Tangled” fame) and Rich Moore (of “Wreck-It Ralph“fame ), based on a script by “Big Hero 6” screenwriter Jared Bush, who is also the co-director. Clark Spencer (of “Lilo & Stitch” fame) is overseeing the production.

A new trailer for “Zootopia” has arrived online and it’s literally the “slowest” trailer we’ve ever seen.

The new clip is giving us a first look at one particular scene from the highly anticipted animated action-comedy film. In this scene, Hopps and Wilde decide to stop by the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as part of their investigation for a case.

But as you may already know, this movie aims to provide commentary on actual human society. The scene shows that Hopps and Wilde are in for a long wait as the city’s DMV is actually operated entirely by the slow-moving sloths.

Slated for release on 4th March 2016, “Zootopia” will feature the vocal talents of Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, J.K. Simmons, Jenny Slate, Bonnie Hunt, and Octavia Spencer.

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

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keshi Announces Asia Tour; Kuala Lumpur Concert Tickets Revealed

Following his sold-out tour in Europe & North America, Casey Luong – or better known as keshi – has just announced his “HELL/HEAVEN” Asia tour dates, much to the delight of Asian fans. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter will be kicking off his Asia tour in late November, starting with Singapore and Malaysia, before proceeding to South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

Since his debut, keshi has gotten nearly 3.5 billion listens worldwide (with 5.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone). He made his first Billboard appearance when the “skeletons” EP hit #59 on the Top Album Sales chart. His recent full length album “GABRIEL” peaked at #4, which became the highest charting debut album from a new artist this year so far.

Details to the keshi “HELL/HEAVEN” Asia Pacific Tour 2022 are as follows:

Details to the keshi “HELL/HEAVEN” Live in Kuala Lumpur concert are as follows:

To purchase your keshi concert tickets from Live Nation Malaysia, click here. While you’re here, feel free to check out our interview with the multitalented artist, where he revealed his favourite track from “GABRIEL” and more.


#iMessage: Apple Rumoured To Be Introducing Messaging App For Android Users

Hot on the heels of announcing Apple Music for Android in November 2015, there’s a possibility that the tech giant will soon roll out an iMessage app for Android users.

A source “familiar with the company’s thinking” told MacDailyNews that Apple will announce iMessage for Android at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2016 next Monday (13th June 2016).

It’s indeed a big move for Apple because for years, iMessage has been a closed messaging app and only those with Apple hardware can use it. This would mark the first time that iMessage will be opening up beyond Apple users.

It would also mean that iMessage will be going head-to-head with Google’s newly announced messaging app, “Allo“, which will be made available for both Android and iOS devices.

“Allo” boasts features like a built-in Google assistant that offers up proactive suggestions, resizable message bubbles, emoji, stickers, smart replies, mini games, an Incognito mode with end-to-end encryption, and more.

Perhaps the decision to bring iMessage to Android is Apple’s response to “Allo”? That having said, iOS and OS X users have always depended heavily on iMessage because of its simplicity, convenience, and above all, security. It’s the very thing that sets Apple apart from other operating platforms, in terms of standard (stock) messaging apps.

Whether or not Apple will roll out an iMessage app for Android next week remains to be seen, and we’ll find out in a couple of days :)

First announced in 2011, iMessage is an instant messenger service developed by Apple Inc. It allows users to send texts, documents, photos, videos, contact information, and group messages over Wi-Fi, mobile phone Internet access, or other forms of Internet access to other iOS or OS X users, thus providing an alternative to standard SMS/MMS messaging for most users with devices running iOS 5 or later.

In February, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue said that announced that the number of iMessages sent have surpassed 200,000 per second.

iMessage is accessible through the Messages app on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 5 or later or on a Mac running OS X Mountain Lion or later.

Sources: MacDailyNews, Daring Fireball, Google’s Blog, iMessage Wiki / Featured image: TechnoBezz.

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AirAsia’s Red Hot Seat Sale Starts Today From As Low As RM12

Low-cost airline AirAsia is offering 5 million promotional seats for selected domestic and international flights which includes discounts for hotels, add-ons and duty-free products.

For as low as RM12, the promotional fares are available for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, Johor Baru, Kota Baru and Penang.

For flights to Can Tho, Padang, Hua Hin, Siem Reap, Banda Aceh, and many more, guests can get it for as low as RM36.

“Fly with AirAsia X (long-haul, low-cost affiliate affiliate of AirAsia Bhd) from as low as RM199 for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin, Gold Coast, Osaka, Seoul, Honolulu and others.”

“For comfort and perks, the Premium Flatbed from Kuala Lumpur to Jaipur, Taipei, Chengdu, Fukuoka, Jeju from only RM699,” AirAsia said in a statement.

Bookings can be made at airasia.com and the AirAsia mobile app from 11th to 17th March 2019 for travel between 1st September 2019 and 2nd June 2020.


JONETZ By Don Don Donki Lot 10: What’s Available On Each Floor

Malaysia’s first JONETZ By Don Don Donki has officially launched at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang. Thanks to the media perks, we were some of the first few shoppers who got first dips on some awesome Japanese products.

The Japanese convenience store in Lot 10 has approximately 5000 products (including a wide selection of Muslim-friendly products. Here, visitors can find everything from lifestyle items to groceries. Scroll down to check out what’s being sold on each floor:


What These Real-Life Figures Thought Of Their Biopics

Sure, we’ve previously said that we love movies that are based on actual people or events. But have you ever considered what these actual people thought of the biopics that were based on their real-life stories? How about how much of the storylines in the biopics were actually true? Because let’s face it, Mark Zuckerberg couldn’t have been that much of a loser in university as depicted in “The Social Network”, could he? And what about the story of Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams, whose character was played by the late Robin Williams in “Patch Adams”?

What exactly did WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange have to say about “The Fifth State”?

We find out what these real-life figures thought of their biopics.

“The Wolf of Wall Street” is a 2013 American black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on Jordan Belfort’s memoir of the same name. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, it documents his life from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government. And yes, as scandalous as a scandalous film would have it, it also documents Belfort and his cronies partaking in a hedonistic brew of sex, drugs, and thrills.

The drug use and the stuff with the hookers and the sales assistants and the sex in the office? That stuff is really, really accurate, and, in some respects, my life was even worse than that. Though I’d say I did more quaaludes than cocaine.

“The Fifth Estate” is a 2013 thriller film directed by Bill Condon, about the news-leaking website WikiLeaks, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as its editor-in-chief and founder Julian Assange, and Daniel Brühl as its former spokesperson Daniel Domscheit-Berg. The storyline is based on real events that reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organisation.

(addressing Benedict Cumberbatch) I believe you are a good person, but I do not believe that this film is a good film. I do not believe it is going to be positive for me or the people I care about. It is based on a deceitful book by someone who has a vendetta against me and my organisation.

“Erin Brockovich” is a 2000 biographical film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Susannah Grant. The film is a dramatization of the true story of an unemployed single mother Erin Brockovich (portrayed by Julia Roberts), who fought against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). She becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city’s water supply.

I was thrilled to have been a part of Erin Brockovich. It’s kind of weird but it was done right, well meaning, good intentioned that we hope can create more awareness for others so that we can have a safer and better life for every one of us.

Although this movie really doesn’t need no introduction, “The Social Network” is a 2010 American drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. Adapted from Ben Mezrich’s 2009 book, “The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal”, the film portrays the founding of social networking website Facebook by then Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg and the resulting lawsuits filed by 2 brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.

The whole framing of the movie is that I’m with this girl – who doesn’t exist in real life – who dumps me … which has happened in real life, a lot. They (the filmmakers) just can’t wrap their head around the idea that someone might build something because they like building things.

“Catch Me If You Can” is a 2002 American biographical crime drama film based on the life of Frank Abagnale, who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor. His primary crime was check fraud; he became so experienced that the FBI eventually turned to him to help in catching other check forgers.

It’s quite flattering to have Leonardo DiCaprio play you in the movie. He’s a great-looking young man. I have 3 sons so when I mentioned Leo they weren’t very excited. But when they saw the movie, they all agreed he did an incredible job of portraying me.

“Patch Adams” is a 1998 semi-biographical comedy-drama film starring Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bob Gunton. Directed by Tom Shadyac, it is based on the life story of Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams and his book, ‘Gesundheit: Good Health is a Laughing Matter”, by Adams and Maureen Mylander. The film mostly centred on how in the 1970s, medical student Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams treated patients (illegally) using humour.

Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams’ thoughts on this:

Well, I think I understood Hollywood enough when I entered this contract to know that it wasn’t important to get my biography correct.

“127 Hours” is a 2010 British-American biographical survival drama film directed, co-written and produced by Danny Boyle. The film was based on Aron Ralston’s memoir, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” and stars James Franco as real-life canyoneer Aron Ralston, who became trapped by a boulder in an isolated slot canyon in Blue John Canyon, southeastern Utah, in April 2003. Although it was quite a draggy film, the intense tale of a mountain climber trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone and him having to resort to desperate measures in order to survive was absolutely dripping.

The first time that me and (director) Danny Boyle met in 2006, there was actually a large gulf between our visions for this film. My experience of watching it for the first time was incredibly intense, I was in an audience in a theatre and crying from about 20 minutes into the film, all the way through to the end. And not because of a pain that I felt, but because in a lot of ways it reminds me so effectively of what was so important that I got out of that canyon for.

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#PrincessDiaries3: The Crown Princess Of Genovia To Make A Return

The Crown Princess of Genovia is coming back again? “Shut up, shut up!”

Released in 2001, “The Princess Diaries” was directed by veteran helmer Garry Marshall and produced by the late Whitney Houston. Adapted from Meg Cabot’s 2000 novel of the same name, the film helped skyrocket Anne Hathaway (who played Mia Thermopolis) to the forefront.

The film opened third that year, raking in more than $165 million worldwide. The teen romantic comedy was a commercial success and cultural hit, leading to the 2004 sequel “The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement”, which was the feature debut of a young Chris Pine and was scripted by renowned TV showrunner Shonda Rhimes.

For years, rumors have circled about Disney’s plans to release a third chapter, but Anne Hathaway has refuted her involvement with a new sequel on multiple occasions. In fact, when Access Hollywood asked Oscar winner co-star Julie Andrews about the possibility of a 3rd “Princess Diaries” back in 2012, the actress said:

I would never say no because Disney’s so wonderfully clever and inventive but I would think they’ll stay with just the two because of Annie.

The plot of “Princess Diaries 3” is being kept tight under lock and key, so there’s no word on whether the upcoming film will see the return of Anne Hathaway.

Heck, there might even be an intention to launch a reboot of the franchise altogether.

As The Dissolve points out, there’s a lot of room for possibilities for a whole new era of Mia Thermopolis-like stories since Meg Cabot’s “The Princess Diaries” book series has lots of material to borrow from. The 2001 Disney movie was based on Meg Cabot’s 2000 novel of the same name, but there are 9 other volumes of the young adult series, as well as multiple half volumes. The author also just released the first adult installment of her series, “The Princess Diaries, Volume XI: Royal Wedding”.

As of now, what we do know (thanks to The Tracking Board) is that Debra Chase of Martin Chase Productions is returning to produce the newest outing, after serving as a producer on the previous “The Princess Diaries” films. Chase has had success with other fare in the genre, subsequently producing the hit “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” series.

Disney and reps for Hathaway and Andrews were not immediately available for comment.

Would you watch a “Princess Diaries 3” sequel? Wouldn’t you like amazing duo Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews to return? Let us know what you think in the comments box below!

Source: The Tracking Board, The Dissolve, HuffPost Ent.


Syed Saddiq Responds To Transgender Assistant Allegations

The Minister of Youth & Sports, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman recently shut down all the allegations that he had elected a transgender woman as his personal assistant.

The 26-year-old politician further denied all the rumours as well as the viral video that was circulating around the web. The clip featured a mysterious woman – later known as Cleopatra (real name Nur Fathiah Syazwana Shaharuddin) – meeting Syed Saddiq in his office.

“I feel that gossips and slanders are inseparable in the politics world. In this case, someone pointed out that the lady (Cleopatra) is my personal assistant and also my private secretary; that’s obviously a slander. If you want to check then you can proceed and ask the KBS (Ministry of Youths & Sports) officers,” said Syed Saddiq in an interview.

“If you look at the Ministry’s portal, it’s clear that the reports are incorrect,” he further added. In addition, he responded to the controversy surrounding the status of Cleopatra. “I heard the news that the lady is actually a transgender; even some netizens name-called her as ‘pondan’ (transvertite),” commented the young politician.

Syed Saddiq further added, “So I checked with the group and asked if it’s true. I was told that actually the woman came in groups and she wasn’t alone at that time. I was also informed that she is a mother of 2 (biological) children.” He was seen at the parliament lobby yesterday (Tuesday, 22nd October).

Additionally, he took to his Instagram account to express his wish for everyone to put focus on real issues involving Malaysians instead of giving unnecessary attentions to rumours and gossips.

Dalam Dunia Politik,Gosip & Fitnah, berpisah tiada. Sampai isu anak muda yang penting ditenggelamkan kerana gosip. Sekejap dengar dia PA saya (Padahal tidak). Sekejap dengar dia “Pondan” (Padahal seorang ibu). Sekejap dengar dia dapat “kontrak” (Padahal tiada). Can we please focus on REAL RAKYAT ISSUES? JOBS, EDUCATION, COST OF LIVING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Ini lah isu anak muda. Fokus kepada isu rakyat, bukan politik fitnah & gosip seperti yang digunapakai page Pro-UMNO, Johor Press.

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We couldn’t agree more with his statement here.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Tyler, The Creator – Tamale

Released just a couple of hours ago, “Tamale” by Tyler, The Creator is one colourful video. The second part of the video is from the single “Answer.”

The video from his Wolf album features a wide variety of different images showcasing Tyler’s creative directorial skills. Every scene was directed by Tyler under the pseudonym Wolf Haley!

The video also features hilarious scenes like Tyler riding around on giant cats, seductive underwater dancing, an emotional Tyler making use of his own lotion line and a Tyler smoking a cigarette during bro-time with Pharrell. Much of a personification of how Tyler wants to speak to his dad.

Check the catchy tune and hilarious video here:


Reef Rescuers: The Longest Underwater Clean-Up Attempt

Discovery Networks Asia Pacific is proud to announce an exclusive programming collaboration with Astro to produce Reef Rescuers, a 30-minute television special which documents Astro Kasih’s Beautiful Malaysia GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the longest underwater clean-up, which is currently taking place at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

The Astro Kasih’s Beautiful Malaysia initiative is one of Astro’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives under its environment pillar with the objective to raise awareness on preserving the environment through engaging the community with hands-on environmental activities.

This year, Astro Kasih aims to create greater awareness on marine conservation with over 140 volunteer divers from Malaysia and across the world in an epic, non-stop 168-hour, seven-day underwater clean-up mission.

Astro is also poised to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Longest Underwater Clean-Up, which started on 6th April (Saturday) and is scheduled for completion this 13th April 2013 (Saturday). Discovery Channel cameras are currently on site to chronicle the intricacies and commitment involved in this milestone setting marine conservation project.

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Reef Rescuers is currently in production and scheduled to premiere on Discovery Channel (Astro Channel 551) in May.


#FSOEVol3: Aly & Fila Drops 3rd Instalment Of “Future Sound Of Egypt” Series

What a ride it’s been for the Egyptian masterminds by the name of Aly & Fila!

Ever since their first international signing back in 2002, the multi-talented duo continue to surprise fans and foes alike with their seemingly limitless amount of talent and ability to produce world class tunes.

Now, years later, we can agree that Aly & Fila are one of the most respected and appreciated trance acts in the world, even though their music doesn’t limit itself to just one genre. Following their recent Chill Out album which saw themselves reworking their own classics into a more chilled, downtempo style, the Cairo based combo are back doing what they do best, impressing trance fans around the world with their brand of uplifting music.

Now releasing the third instalment of their legendary “Future Sound Of Egypt” series, Aly & Fila demonstrate to a global audience yet again that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Featuring an array of exceptional tunes by artistes including the likes of Paul van Dyk, Bobina, Giuseppe Ottaviani, John O’Callaghan, Standerwick, Photographer and many more as well as Aly & Fila themselves, “Future Sound of Egypt Vol. 3” is a delight for all that love the powerful, energetic and melodic trance that FSOE represents, and simply put, with the masters themselves handpicking all the tunes, you just can’t go wrong!

Want it? Download on iTunes or grab your copy on Beatport ;)

For more information, visit Aly & Fila’s Facebook page.

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Rita Ora: How She Do

If you’re up for some wild pumping tunes, look no further. Here’s an album that’s filled with experimental sounds from British recording artiste Rita Ora. But before we get into our review, the one thing that you need to know about “Ora” is that it took a long time to record and compile.

All in all, two years’ worth of work was put into 22-year-old Rita’s debut album, with the help of some highly popular A-list producers such as will.i.am, Drake, Major Lazer, Chase & Status, and Kanye West.

When “How We Do (Party)” was released, we thought, “Girl’s got attitude!” before we realized where we might’ve picked up on a musical style similar to that before. Yup. That song is very heavily Beyoncé and Rihanna influenced. At least the younger Beyonce and the younger Rihanna:

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It’s nice that the title song off “Ora” sets everyone in the mood for some good ol’ funky fun lovin’. Not everyone can digest it at first considering the type of party tunes that the world has been exposed to as of late. But it does get better with every listen. We don’t know about you but we like it.

Then we move on to “RIP”, the song that scored her a #1 the moment it was released. The song, which features English rapper Tinie Tempah was produced by electronic dance music (EDM) duo Chase & Status:

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Quite simply, we felt the need to explain why “RIP” sounded like it was made like a club track. We won’t be surprised if it already is one. Truth? Hey, if you like parties, if you’re an EDM fan, you’re going to be playing this one on repeat. Oh, and by the way, the other fun fact is that “RIP” was originally written by Drake for Rihanna. And now you may stop questioning why Rita was channeling so much of her in both the song and the music video.

Finally, the “Ora” song we love most, “Shine Ya Light”. Though the lyrics doesn’t say or suggest much, we get the idea that it was meant to be one of the more inspirational songs off Rita’s album:

Same formula. Beautiful voice, pumpin’ bass, self-empowering. Maybe no kick a$$ A-list producer this time around, but it does come with a great music video to boot:

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Would we pick up a copy of “Ora”? We don’t see why not. She’s already known as UK’s answer to Rihanna. So many opinions can’t be wrong. A word of warning though – prepare to find it hard to control that head-bobbing while you’re listening to “Ora”.

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Rita Ora’s “Ora” is now available at a music store near you. For more information, visit her official website. She’s also on Twitter so feel free to stalk her!


Get Mysterious With DVBBS, Headhunterz & More In Sarawak

With the rise of the EDM scene, Mysterious Asia is bringing ravers a mysterious rave at the Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching. As the EDM scene is thriving and has made his way into the Malaysian EDM market, Mysterious Asia aims to create something that will raise the platform of the local music industry.

In collaboration with Netherlands’ and Indonesia’s EDM, a creative programme has been created to bring new and fresh direction. True to its name Mysterious Music Club is designed to spark curiosity and was introduced to evolve into a diversified club, making it the very first membership club of its kind.

This September 5th and 6th, Mysterious brings the new concept of an EDM festival to Sarawak. Are you ready to party? ;) The lineup for MysteriousWorld 2014 includes Headhunterz, Emma Hewitt (live), Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, Alvaro, Joey Dale, Coone, Frontliner, Jochen Miller, Sean & Bobo, JoeySuki, Moombahteam, Dani L Mebius, Ran-D, Dirtcaps, Billy the Kit, David Gravell, Mark Sixma, Tony Junior, DVBBS, Uberjack’d, Da Candy, Katsy Lee, Zass Zuss, Jet Airess, LadyGanz, La Short, Nicole Chen, DJ Dealown, MC Bard Coupe, DJ DA, DJ Rosman, MC Voize, DJ Loon, Fatahul, Yasmin, Adham Nasri, Hana K, Bass Agents, Pafko, Chukiess & Whackboi, DJ Nikki, Feera Z, Funk Avy, Leey Houdini, and more.

Check out the video below for the full lineup:

Date: 5th & 6th September, 2014 (Friday & Saturday)

Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching Sarawak Malaysia

More information can be obtained here and on Facebook.

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#RobinHood: Jamie Foxx Cast As Little John In Origin Story

“Robin Hood: Origins” has finally found its Little John in Jamie Foxx.

He joins “Kingsman: The Secret Service” star Taron Egerton, who plays Robin Hood, and Eve Hewson, who is cast as Maid Marian in the Lionsgate’s revamp tale about a heroic outlaw who robs the rich and gives it to the poor.

In the original folklore tale, Little John was Robin’s right-hand man. This reincarnation of Little John, however, with start out not trusting Robin as both stood on opposing sides of the Crusades. But like all Robin Hood stories, they will eventually join forces as comrades.

“Robin is a soldier who returns home from the Crusades, only to find his beloved Sherwood Forest has been overrun by corruption and evil. He puts together a band of outlaws to fight back, becoming the hero Sherwood Forest deserves and/or needs.”

Leonardo DiCaprio’s own production company, Appian Way, is producing the project while Otto Bathurst is the film’s director.

Filming is expected to be start this fall and “Robin Hood: Origins” is scheduled to be release in 2017.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Coming Soon.


(UPDATE) #MidValley: Rat Found In Well-Known Bakery; Komugi Shuts Down Outlet Temporarily

Uh oh, a bakery in Mid Valley Megamall is in hot water over their shop’s cleanliness.

On Sunday (23rd October), a Facebook user known as Melon Roux posted 2 photos of a rat seemingly “snacking” on freshly baked breads in a bakery, allegedly Komugi, a Japanese pastry franchise. The post has since gained over 3,300 shares.

Although Roux did not mention the name of the store, many netizens recognised the design of the window, saying that the bakery in question is in fact, Komugi. She also claimed that after she saw the rat, she told one of the staff about the issue in hopes they will be more alert in the future.

“Their pudding caused me food poisoning during CNY this year, messaged them no reply at all until I spam and just offer me a Hanjuku Cheese as compensation. Well done,” commented Jc.

Apparently, Komugi Malaysia replied to the post but deleted the comment shortly after. But thanks to the quick hands of a Facebook user named Wee, everyone can see the screenshot of their reply.

But what shocked us most is the sentence, “This is a known issue at Mid Valley Megamall”. Are they implying that pests have been contaminating the food we eat at the mall for “some time”?

While we don’t why Komugi Malaysia deleted their comment (most probably due to bad PR play), we hope that they can address the issue as soon as possible.

In a press statement, Komugi has announced that they will be closing down the Mid Valley Megamall outlet until further notice.

The company is taking the issue very seriously and is working hand-in-hand with the relevant authorities and the mall management. They apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers and explain that the move is to facilitate in ongoing investigations.

“Food safety and quality are our utmost priority and we take all cases very seriously. We are currently working with relevant authorities and the mall management to investigate this isolated incident (…) We thank all our customers for their patience and understanding. We will keep our communications channels open for any enquiries and concerned parties are encouraged to contact us at customerservice@komugi.com.my,” they said.

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Reasons To Be Excited For SHINee’s 10th Anniversary

It seems like just yesterday when the 5 boys of SHINee made their debut in 2008 with “Replay”. Described as a contemporary R&B boy group, it didn’t take long for SHINee to snag a multitude of music awards on the same year.

Their successful run didn’t end there. Their fame continued to grow, as they produced hits after hits. “Ring Ding Dong”, “Lucifer”, and “Sherlock (Clue + Note)” were some of their notable tracks during their earlier years. The group continued to evolve musically, trying out different genres with “Dream Girl”, “Why So Serious”, “Married to the Music”, and “1 of 1”.

After Jonghyun’s unfortunate death, SHINee’s future was left hanging in the balance. While some had doubts that the 4-membered SHINee will stand together again, they proved everyone wrong. Key, Onew, Minho, and Taemin stood together on stage during their Japanese concerts earlier this year and will be making their long-awaited comeback later this week.

We’re glad they made it through the tough patch, and here are some reasons you should be excited for their 10th anniversary:

1. They’ll release an album in conjunction with their 10th anniversary

Almost 2 years after releasing their 5th full album “1 of 1”, the idol group will finally make their comeback with “The Story of Light EP.1”.

SM Entertainment are not holding back any punches, even going so far as to build up an interactive website for this comeback. Instead of the usual teaser trailers, we had the freedom to click around and answer questions to check out the teasers.

2. Key and Minho wrote the lyrics for their title track

It’s confirmed – “Good Evening (데리러 가)” is their title track.

It is described as an electronic pop song with a 90’s classic R&B feel featurings a unique composition, a catchy chorus and most importantly, a cathartic drop. Composed and arranged by The Fliptones (who has worked with Jason Derulo and Flo Rida), the track is indeed a solid one.

The best thing is, members Key and Minho personally wrote the lyrics for the rap parts, making the track even more personal for them.

3. This is only the first album from their “The Story of Light” series!

This means more awesome music from them!

Compared to other mainstream K-pop idols groups, SHINee has always been recognised for their non-conventional music. The Story of Light sounds equally unique, however, we’d have to wait for the release to listen to it in full. If you like the sound of this, you’re lucky, because we’ll probably be hearing more of this kind of music.

They are set to release the 2nd and 3rd album from the series soon – EP.2 on 11th June and EP.3 on 25th June. Each album will contain 5 new songs.

4. They’ll have their first ever reality show

Woah, has it taken SM Entertainment this long to give SHINee their own reality show?

The first teaser already looks hilarious. We have the members staring straight into the camera with amusing expressions, followed by Key and Minho jokingly posing seductively. Key’s deadpan expressions just killed us ?

Titled “SHINee’s BACK”, it will premiere on 6th June on 9pm KST (8pm Malaysian time) exclusively on Mnet.

5. They finally have their official lightstick!

This might come as a surprise to some, but SHINee didn’t have an official lightstick until now.

Set in their fan colours – the pearl aqua – it is priced at 35,000 Korean won (approximately RM130). Unfortunately, the price won’t matter, as it is only available for sale at their SHINee Day anniversary fanmeet. Fans who have ordered it will also have to pick it up in person. We can only hope that SM Entertainment will put it up on their online shop soon.

An opportunity to see the boys back in action and to be blessed with good music, that’s all we can ask for :)

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#MILO: Raid Turns Up Production Of Hundreds Of Fake Chocolate Drink Packets

Think that nobody in the right mind would ever try to fake Malaysia’s favourite chocolate-y drink?

Last week, the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) organised a raid on a bungalow in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, and it turned up 225 packages of the fake product ready to be sold, along with several barrels containing the chocolate drink powder. Considered an illegal activity, there was even a video showing the production of the fake MILO drink which shows 2 employees filling cocoa powder into several green MILO packagers in a room.

The video was posted up on YouTube by one Nithyananthem Karuppiah and it has since gone viral, garnering more than 14,000 views. In case you missed it, here:

As such, MILO Malaysia has urged its customers to recognise genuine MILO by uploading an image to help people differentiate between the original and fake product. Parent company Nestle Malaysia also issued a statement on its official Facebook page asking the public to be careful and to be savvy when buying the product.

Dear fans, Nestlé Malaysia has been alerted that the authorities have found counterfeit versions of MILO packaging and MILO powder being produced in Negeri Sembilan. Please be assured that we are working very closely with the relevant authorities especially the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism to ultimately curb this matter as the safety and quality of our products is a non-negotiable priority of Nestlé.

Nestlé takes this issue very seriously as counterfeiting of products is an illegal activity that deliberately misleads the public. If you believe you have purchased counterfeit MILO or have any enquiries with regards to this matter, please contact our Consumer Service Centre at 1800-88-3433.

Based on a report by Sinar Harian, Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry on Friday (13th March) seized RM250,000 worth of fake MILO products at an elite residential area in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan. Fake MILO in hundreds of thousands? It’s no wonder it’s considered a crime!

State chief enforcer Saifulbahri Abdul Kadir revealed that the raid was conducted after receiving many complaints from members of the public.

“We believe that the fake Milo is ready to be distributed in the state and nearby areas,” he said

A little after the statement was released, MILO Malaysia uploaded on its official Facebook page a handy image that will help MILO fans identify fake products. It said, “The original MILO packaging is machine packed and cut. As such the edges on the top of the original pack will not have perfect perforation.”

Sources: Nestle Malaysia’s Facebook page, MILO Malaysia’s Facebook page, Astro Awani, TRP, FMT.


PUMA Party Rocks With..Uncle Yin?

Early this month, an unusual scene was observed at Vertigo, a nightclub in one of the major shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. An old man known only as “Uncle Yin”, assumed to be in his seventies, entered the club dressed in a navy blue jacket, grey pants, and a pair of black PUMA Suede.

Dancing to hits like “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO and other famous dancing tracks, all eyes were on the old man the moment he stepped into the nightclub. Uncle Yinreceived cheers and applauses as he began showing off his moves to the beats the deejay was dropping. The young audience at Vertigo went wild when the supposedly old man began free styling dance routines at the drop of the bass.

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The video of Uncle Yin dancing at Vertigo that night was made in conjunction with PUMA Social’s latest campaign, “Evolution of Suede“. It is aimed to show the evolution of dance in the period of 45 years, from the 60s till now. The release of the video is concurrent with the launch of the campaign website.

Following the release of the campaign video, as well as the launch of the campaign website, PUMA is currently running two separate contests:

This contest calls for the public to post pictures of their personal collection of the Suede on Instagram and hashtags #ForTheStreet and #MY, and @Puma to join the global conversation with the fans worldwide. PUMA fans can also take pictures with iconic props available in PUMA outlets. The contest started on 25th February 2013. Six weekly winners will be announced every Tuesday, beginning on 5th March 2013.

With the template provided by PUMA here, the contest aims to show your creativity by designing your interpretation of the Suede in the next 45 years. Top 30 designs will be selected to be materialized and showcased during the finale party. The last day to submit your designs is on 1st March 2013.

The “Evolution of Suede” also features the Future Suede, one of the items from the Spring-Summer 2013 collection. The Future Suede is now available at PUMA outlets in:

For more information, hit up PUMA Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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#AMAs: Ariana Grande Wins “Artiste Of The Year” + Full Winners List

The jaw-dropping 2016 American Music Awards (AMAs), which was hosted by Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah, saw Bruno Mars opening the event with his latest single, “24K Magic”, and it was pure gold (no pun intended).

Simple yet funky, the performance, which marks the singer’s first stage on the award show, left the audience wanting more. Mars’ stage was all about dancing. Is it just us or is that black-and-white Nike Cortez lit af.

Are you tuned in to the #AMAs??? @BrunoMars killed it! pic.twitter.com/fypdPf6DMY

— inRage Entertainment (@InRageEnt) November 21, 2016

The night also featured a very sultry and wild “Side to Side” performance by Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Yes, we’re talking about the leg-spread move done by Minaj on her “throne”. Yikes!

Obscene dance moves aside, Grande won “Artiste of the Year”, beating the likes of Beyoncé, Adele, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, and others.

Upon accepting the award, the “Dangerous Woman” singer, who was fighting back tears, said, “I just want to say thank you to my fans who voted so, so, so much. I love you with of with or without this, I love you guys from the bottom of my heart (…) I just wanna say that I’m so thankful for art and I hope that whatever it is that I create in my life, I hope that you’ll feel a little bit of light. I hope I can bring joy to you and make you feel unified and happy.”

An incredible year for an amazing artist! Congrats on your 2016 #AMAs Artist of the Year win, @ArianaGrande! 💜 pic.twitter.com/yaRIGgNMWJ

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 21, 2016

Selena Gomez made a surprise appearance at the ceremony. The singer cinched the award for “Favorite Female Artiste — Pop/Rock”. The AMAs is the “Hands to Myself” songstress’ first official post-rehab appearance since taking a break from singing in August due to health issues.

In her powerful speech, she opened up about her own struggles, urging fans to take care of themselves. “I had to stop because I had everything and I was absolutely broken inside and I kept it all together enough to where I would never let you down, but I kept it too much together to where I let myself down,” she said tearfully.

Watch her brutally honest acceptance speech here:

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Besides that, 2 of the most notable performances for the night is The Chainsmoker and Halsey’s “Closer” featuring the drummer from “that Blink 182 song”, Travis Barker as well as Green Day’s “no fascist USA” stage for their latest single, “Bang Bang”. Other performances of the event included “This Town” by One Direction’s Niall Horan; “Let Me Love You” by Justin Bieber;

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Fifth Harmony and Ty Dolla $ign

FAVORITE MALE ARTISTE — POP/ROCK
Justin Bieber

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTISTE — POP/ROCK
Selena Gomez

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP — POP/ROCK
Twenty One Pilots

FAVORITE ALBUM — POP/ROCK
“Purpose” by Justin Bieber

FAVORITE SONG — POP/ROCK
“Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber

FAVORITE MALE ARTISTE — SOUL/R&B
Chris Brown

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Rihanna

FAVORITE SONG — SOUL/R&B
“Work” by Rihanna feat. Drake

FAVORITE ALBUM — SOUL/R&B
“Anti” by Rihanna

FAVORITE SONG — RAP/HIP-HOP
“Hotline Bling” by Drake

FAVORITE ALBUM — RAP/HIP-HOP
“Views” by Drake

FAVORITE MALE ARTISTE — COUNTRY
Blake Shelton

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP — COUNTRY
Florida Georgia Line

FAVORITE ALBUM — COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller

FAVORITE SONG — COUNTRY
“Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw

FAVORITE ARTIST — ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Adele

FAVORITE ARTIST — LATIN
Enrique Iglesias

FAVORITE ARTIST — CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Hillsong UNITED

FAVORITE ARTISTE – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Twenty One Pilots

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Sorry” by Justin Bieber

For more information, visit the American Music Awards website.

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MyDocLab: Mediven & Tune Protect Launches Community Care Collaboration Via New App

Medical Innovation Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (Mediven), Tune Protect and MyDocLab recently launched their community care collaboration which offers Covid-19 insurance coverage and diagnostic screening via mobile app, MyDocLab.

The unique collaboration is marked as a first in the market with the merging of innovation, insurance protection and diagnostic screening. Users of Mediven test kits can now take advantage of added bonus of insurance coverage at no extra costs.

“This initiative is timely as the nation moves into the endemic phase and communities learn to live with the virus. Our Community Care Collaboration is designed to offer peace of mind and double protection; all within convenience of one’s mobile phone”, said Mediven Executive Director, En Ariff Ismail.

Here’s basically all you need to know about the MyDocLab mobile app and what is has to offer:

Tune Protect’s involvement is in line with their business aspirations as explained by Group CEO, Mr Rohit Nambiar. He shared that the aim of the collaboration is to make insurance simplified and accessible for everyone. He also added, “We are truly honoured to be the official insurance partner to offer value added insurance protection to Mediven Covid test kit users which will be a relief for Covid positive patients.”

Mediven ProDetect Covid-19 test kits (saliva or nasal formats) are available in most major chain pharmacies and retails outlets such as Alpro, AMPM, Be Pharmacy, CARiNG, Georgetown, Watsons, Wellings and 7-Eleven. Click here for more info on the app and insurance coverage.


CONTEST: Name The World’s Longest LEGO Snake!

LEGOLAND® Malaysia is inviting fans to name the world’s longest LEGO® snake in an exclusive competition starting today! It follows the completion of the 318 metre long snake, which was built by more than 5000 Park guests to celebrate LEGOLAND Malaysia’s first Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake

The lucky competition winner will be invited to participate in a special ceremony at LEGOLAND Malaysia when the world’s longest LEGO snake will be named. They will also be given a tour of the LEGOLAND Model Workshop and a personal LEGO building session with LEGOLAND Master Model Builders.

So, what do you think? Think you can handle naming the world’s longest LEGO® snake?

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During the building session the winner will build the snake’s name plaque which will be used in the naming ceremony. Participants over the age of five years old are invited to submit a name for the World’s Longest LEGO Snake by e-mailing contest@legoland.my. The best name will be selected by a panel of LEGOLAND judges.

The competition will run until 5pm on 27th February 2013 (Wednesday) and the winner will be announced on 28th February 2013 (Thursday). Full details of the competition and the Terms and Conditions can be found on the LEGOLAND Malaysia website.


Markets@JayaOne Returns With 10th Chapter!

Markets@JayaOne, the well-loved quarterly bazaar returns with its 10th chapter in May!

Since its first edition in March 2011, Markets has come into its own with a unique festival-like atmosphere, drawing a crowd of all ages. Expect celebrity vendors, long-time Markets favourites, a greater diversity of food, fully-curated bazaar staples and new thrills, as well as the return of “The Yard“, a significantly cheaper zone than the rest of Markets for thrift-hunters and bargain-lovers!

To celebrate Markets@JayaOne ever-increasing number of artisan and local food vendors, they are also super excited to introduce “Lorong Makan” to the 10th installment of Markets, an expansion of the last Markets’ food street to fuel the day’s festivities. Grabbing a bite will leave you more spoilt for choice than ever before!

True to Markets’ and Jaya One’s support of local artisanship and inspired businesses, spend your Saturday with about 80 specially curated vendors offering a spectrum of clothing and accessories, lifestyle and pet-friendly products. Deets are as follows:

Venue: Jaya One, Section 13, No.72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

For more information, hit up their Facebook page.

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True Colors: Zedd Reveals All The Colourful Details About His Upcoming Album

After teasing us with a series of secret colour-themed parties and also, with the release of his new track, “I Want You To Know“, DJ/producer Zedd is finalle releasing more details about his upcoming sophomore album!

On Tuesday (7th April) He revealed that “True Colors” is slated for release on 19th May. He also unveiled its trippy cover design, which is suitably reminiscent of the “I Want You to Know” single artwork.

According to a press release, Zedd executive-produced and co-wrote all the songs on the album (no surprise there!) which is his follow-up to 2012’s “Clarity”. Featured vocalists are slated to be announced in the coming weeks and of course, we’re wondering if there’s actually going to be more than one track with his rumoured girlfriend, Selena Gomez.

In an impressively creative and on-theme promotional campaign, the boy has been building up anticipation for his forthcoming album with colour-themed events. He hosted an epic, purple-themed cave party at SXSW, where he premiered the album’s opener, “Addicted To A Memory”.

Next up was an orange-themed desert bash in Joshua Tree where he introduced “Straight Into the Fire” while engulfing a giant ‘Z’ in flames. And most recently, he threw a yellow-themed affair at Lake Pleasant, where he debuted “Bumble Bee”.

Ooh. He’s definitely hitting all the right notes with his fans, like he always does ;)

Are you excited or what? We know we are!


#FAMETheMusical: Monday Show Entertainment Brings #FAME To KLPAC

Monday Show Entertainment, a musical theatre school based in Subang Jaya, is collaborating with The Actors Studio to bring the story of FAME to stage!

Featuring young Malaysian talents who are mostly young working adults and a handful of college students, the musical is about the life of students who get into P.A., the prestigious college of the arts.

Directed by Monday Show’s creative director, Dominic Lucien Luk, with choreography by Michael Parks, this stage production of FAME promises to be full of energy, with songs by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy.

Most people know the theme song of this show, FAME, from the 1980 and 2009 films, which were conceptualised by David De Silva. The stage version premiered in 1988 in Miami, Florida. The young cast in this production are mainly from Monday Show’s musical theatre training program for teens and adults. The students attend classes at least twice a week to hone their skills in singing, dancing, and acting.

This show also marks the 5th year this musical theatre training program has been running. In the past years, Monday Show’s students have produced shows like Avenue Q, Monday Show Exposed, Monday Blues and Other Hues, and a series of musical shows called Small Stage held at SS15 in Subang Jaya.

This upcoming production of FAME will be held from 14th to 22nd July at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. The available showtimes are as follows:

Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.com.my or from the KLPAC Box Office in Sentul.

For more information, hit up Monday Show Entertainment’s Facebook page.


Ustazah Asma’ Harun Responds To Backlash About Her Justin Bieber Post

Ustazah Asma’ Harun found herself in hot waters recently over a post she shared about Justin Bieber’s concert in Malaysia. In her long post, she appeared to call for parents to ban their kids from attending the pop concert. Her opinion has in turn met with mixed remarks from the public.

In her more recent update on her social media, the religious figure stepped forward to issue her response to all the backlash surrounding the previous Justin Bieber post uploaded on her FB. Asma clarified that she posted the statement in hopes to protect young people from straying away from God.

“Among the many people who criticised me include parents. The hurtful comments I received include, ‘We didn’t even ask for your money (to purchase the tickets). Why do you want to poke your nose into other people’s affairs?'” Asma’ revealed in her post. “Are you being so naïve with the fact that the atmosphere of the concert itself might lead to promiscuity? In some cases, some even consume alcoholic drinks. Worse, it can also lead to other problems including adultery.”

She added by writing, “We know that the tickets are already sold out. A concert that is very expensive, but still received massive response from Malaysians. After this, we can look forward to another concert that will follow suit just for the sake of self-indulgence. Alas, the hedonism culture among the community will be fully inculcated.”

The 39-year-old went on and explained, “This (statement) came from my experience of managing social problems involving teenagers. Do not normalise educating your children by giving them everything they want. Nauzubillah (We seek refuge in Allah), I’m afraid that both the parents and the children will not have time to repent before leaving the world.”

Asma’ then concluded her post by saying that she didn’t take all the negative criticism to heart. “Sadness is when apostasy happens right in front of their eyes, people choose to remain silent,” she wrote.

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#Divergent: 3D Sequel To Hit Cinemas In 2015

Following the success of the film adaptation of Veronica Roth’s YA dystopian novel “Divergent“, Shailene Woodley and Theo James will return to the sequel of the film, “Insurgent” as the release date of the sequel has been announced!

Lionsgate will roll out the sequel on March 20, 2015 through their sister company, Summit Entertainment label. The entertainment company is set to offer an enjoyable cinematic experience to the audience as it has been reported that the sequel will be released in both 2D and 3D.

“The Faults in Our Stars” actress Shailene Woodley will reprise her role as Tris while Theo James will return to the sequel as Tris’ love interest, Four.

Set in the dystopian future, the sequel will follow Tris and Four who are currently fugitives on the run as they are hunted by the leader of the power-hungry Edudite elite, Jeanie (played by Kate Winslet). The time is limited but the 2 must find out what Tris’ family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. But at the same time, Tris is desperate to protect her loved ones and becomes haunted by her past choices.

As she searches for allies, can Tris overcome her greatest challenge after unlocking the truth about the past and ultimately the future of their world?

Directed by Robert Schwentke, the script of the “Insurgent” will be written by Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman and Mark Bomback. Through their Red Wagon Entertainment banner, Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be producing the sequel along with Pouya Shahbazian. Todd Lieberma and David Hoberman will be executive producing the film through their Mandeville Films banner along with Neil Burger and Barry Waldman.

Based on the award-winning novel of the same name, the film stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Octavia Spencer, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, and Mekhi Phifer. Titled “Allegiant Part 1 & 2”, the third and the fourth “Divergent” films are scheduled for release on March 18, 2016 and March 24, 2017 respectively.

To create a buzz, Lionsgate has also released a series of interactive posters below:

What do you think of the interactive 3D posters? Can’t wait to see the film? Just visit the movie’s official Facebook page for more updates!


Hype’s Must Watch: Suburbicon

Movie buffs, rejoice! Paramount Pictures has dropped the first trailer for George Clooney’s new movie, “Suburbicon”.

Penned by Clooney, Joel and Ethan Coen (of “Fargo” fame), as well as Grant Heslov, the crime horror-thriller is set in a suburban community in 1950s. The trailer starts with 2 men breaking Gardner Lodge’s (played by Matt Damon) house and brutally kills his wife. As he plans for revenge, his sister Margaret (played by Julianne Moore) moves in to take care of his son. The darkly hilarious clip ends with Gardner slowly cycling away in a tiny bike.

“Suburbicon is a peaceful, idyllic suburban community with affordable homes and manicured lawns…the perfect place to raise a family, and in the summer of 1959, the Lodge family is doing just that. But the tranquil surface masks a disturbing reality, as husband and father Gardner Lodge must navigate the town’s dark underbelly of betrayal, deceit, and violence. This is a tale of very flawed people making very bad choices. This is Suburbicon.”

The film also stars Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, child actor Noah Jupe, Glenn Fleshler, and Megan Ferguson.

“Suburbicon” will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film is slated for release on 27th October 2017.


3OH!3, No Beef, Just Fun!

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“You tell your boyfriend, if he says he’s got beef, That I’m a vegetarian and I ain’t f*cking scared of him”

They are perhaps one of the world’s most classic examples that music shouldn’t be taken too seriously. No beef, just fun.

Photo Finish recording duo 3OH!3 exploded onto a unsuspecting mainstream success with that mad addictive 2008 smash hit, “Don’t Trust Me“. They might’ve been quiet ever since but only because they’ve been working hard on more explosive choons to blow you away.

This month, they’ve finally announced the release of their eagerly anticipated new album, “Omens“. Written and produced by the boys themselves, the new album will be kicked off with the introduction of their new single, “You’re Gonna Love This“:

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The single comes hot on the heels of the recently released album track, “Do or Die”, which is streaming now at Photo Finish’s official YouTube channel.

To say that they’re returning with a big bang would be a sore understatement. 3OH!3 will herald their new music (including the debut airing of “You’re Gonna Love This”) with a live Ustream fan chat. The Boulder, Colorado-based duo has also slated a number of live dates surrounding the album’s release.

A genuinely stunning live act, 3OH!3 has sold out shows around the world, earning a “Best Tour” nomination at the 2009 MTV U Awards. Other accolades include a pair of prestigious MTV Video Music Awards nods, including “Best New Artist” and “Best Collaboration” (for “My First Kiss”).

Yay! Expect to hear more of their distinctive mash-ups of electro, pop, rock, punk, and hip hop on the airwaves soon. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

For more information, visit Warner Music Malaysia’s Facebook page and don’t forget to keep checking in with the 3OH!3 boys via their official website!

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Giant Rubber Ducky Spreads Joy In HK!

Ever had one of those cute yellow rubber ducks bobbing along in your bathtub as a child? Hong Kong will be hosting its first ever maritime art exhibition at Ocean Terminal, Harbour Cit, featuring a giant rubber duck!

The opening ceremony of Rubber Duck Project @ Harbour City was held at Ocean Terminal, Harbour City. Welcomed by the last Hong Kong Chinese sailing boat “Duk Ling” and nearly a thousand Hong Kong citizens as well as tourists, Dutch conceptual artist Florentijn Hofman’s classic masterpiece – the giant “Rubber Duck” sailed into Harbour City.

With Victoria Harbour as its giant bathtub, the display of 16.5-meter high “Rubber Duck” is literally the first Hong Kong maritime art exhibition. This is also the very first time that Florentijn Hofman has collaborated with a shopping mall. Long before the arrival of the giant rubber duck, its coming was already a hot topic!

The event was kicked off by Hong Kong Police Silver Band. And officiating guests, Ms. Yen Leng, Executive Director of Harbour City Estates Limited and Dr. Peter Lam, Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board shared their thoughts of this cooperation and expressed thanks to Florentijn Hofman and curator Mr. SK Lam, Creative Director of AllRightsReserved.

At the official ceremony, Florentijn Hofman said:

I am very happy to come to Hong Kong with Rubber Duck. Though there were a lot challenges during the production, with the full support and close co-operation of the production team, we can finally launch this exhibition.

1) 16.5 meter-high Gigantic Inflatable “Rubber Duck” Exhibition

Venue: Ocean Terminal, Harbour City – Victoria Harbour and Forecourt

Venue: Gallery by the Harbour – Shop OC 207, Ocean Centre, Harbour City (opposite to Jean-Paul Hévin)

For more information, visit their website.


SNSD’s Tiffany Signed Under Same Agency As Ed Sheeran & Jason Mraz

It’s been almost 8 months since Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany (황미영) left SM Entertainment.

According to Koreaboo, the 28-year-old has officially signed with a US company named Paradigm Talent Agency. Instead of her Korean name Hwang Mi-young, Tiffany Hwang will now be promoted under the name Tiffany Young.

Tiffany seems to be in good company though. There are star-studded roster of artists, actors, and other personalities found in Paradigm Talent Agency‘s website. Some of them include Ed Sheeran, Tiesto, Jason Mraz, Idina Menzel, Coldplay, and Imagine Dragons.

Word on the street has it that the beautiful South Korean star is prepping for a brand new album. If you’ve been curious about her absence from social media, that’s because Tiffany has been in the studio recording new music. She’s reportedly in the final preparations of producing a music video as well.

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Earlier in March, the K-pop singer treated fans with a English-language cover version of “Remember Me”, taken from Disney’s animated feature, “Coco”.

Perhaps that’s a hint on the music direction Tiffany is taking?

Sources: Koreaboo, SBS/ Featured image: Google Images.

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(UPDATE) #PowerRangers: Film To Be Screened With No Cuts But With A PG13 Rating

The Malaysian Censorship Board (LPF) has now decided to review the “Power Rangers” reboot film, which was scheduled to be released in Malaysia cinemas on 24th March 2017.

This is coming after news that the “Power Rangers” reboot film will feature a gay moment, the first-ever superhero flick to have a gay protagonist character.

In case you missed it, in one scene, Trini the Yellow Ranger (played by the pop star and actor Becky G) appears to be having “girlfriend problems”. The gay character storyline was later confirmed by director Dean Israelite, who described the said “small moment as “pivotal” in the film.

The Hollywood reporter quoted Dean as saying, “For Trini, really she’s questioning a lot about who she is. She hasn’t fully figured it out yet. I think what’s great about that scene and what that scene propels for the rest of the movie is, ‘That’s OK.’ The movie is saying, ‘That’s OK,’ and all of the kids have to own who they are and find their tribe.”

Note: In the original “Power Rangers” series, the Yellow Ranger (played by the late Vietnamese-born American actress Thuy Trang) was portrayed as straight.

And now, rumours are rife that the LPF is considering banning the film.

A quick check on LPF’s website (refer to the above screenshot) confirmed that the film was approved on 21st March 2017 with a PG13 rating.

However, major Malaysian cinema operator TGV has halted advance ticket sales for the film and removed the listing altogether. “To avoid any issues that may arise, we pulled (the movie) from the cinema listing at the moment, as the film is still undergoing the Malaysian Censorship Board’s (LPF) review,” CNA quoted TGV Cinemas senior marketing manager Celeste Koay as saying.

Upon hearing rumours of a ban, Malaysian Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz commented that LPF’s action is counter-productive as it would draw attention to the scenes in the movies. “I am really depressed with what’s happening with our censorship board. We never appointed the censorship board to be our moral guardian,” The Star Online quoted him as saying.

“As parents, we are the ones in the best position to decide. Who is the censorship board to impose a blanket ban and to say it is not good for children,” he added.

This is not the first time that the “Power Rangers” brand has raised eyebrows. In 1995, the Malaysian government decided to take the “Power Rangers” series off the air because the “morphin” (which means metamorphosis) in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” and “It’s Mophin Time!” sounded too similar to “morphine”, the drug.

Meanwhile, Disney fans celebrated a happy ending after all when it was announced yesterday that the live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast” will air in Malaysia without cuts on 30th March 2017.

Great news! According to CNA, citing LPF, “Power Rangers” will be screened in Malaysia with no cuts but with a P13 rating.

Directed by Dean Israelite, starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Banks, “Power Rangers” is slated to be released in Malaysian cinemas on 24th March.

Sources: The Star Online, NST, CNA, Sumisha Naidu / Featured image: Lionsgate


Bloggers Detained + Police Reports Lodged Against Utusan Malaysia

Bloggers Papa Gomo and King Jason have been detained by police for blog postings that allegedly fuelled racial sentiments and spread lies. Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the suspects were picked by police Tuesday.

“We will continue monitoring social media and will not rest until those who circulate racial postings online are detained. Anyone who tries to instil hate and compromise with the public’s safety will be brought to justice. We will not rest until those who spread lies and post racial messages are detained..we expect to make more arrests soon”, he told a press conference in Bukit Perdana.

The two suspects would be remanded on Wednesday.

He said 33-year-old Papa Gomo was detained at a petrol station near Danau Kota while 38-year-old King Jason was detained at Kampung Jawa, Klang. Comm Syed Ismail said police were also tracking down a Facebook user who posted a comment inciting others to repeat the May 13, 1969 riots.

“We hope to detain the man as soon as possible”, he said.

He also confirmed blogger Milo Suam had been released on police bail and the investigation papers have been forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

The 29-year-old blogger, real name Yusuf Al-Siddique Suratman was arrested for posting two articles, one of them a classified document under the Official Secrets Act and the other contributing to public mischief.

Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar confirmed that two police reports have been lodged (in Bangsar and Nibong Tebal respectively) against Utusan Malaysia for allegedly publishing inflamatory front-page reports that contained elements of sedition.

The case is being investigated under Section 4(1)(c) of the Sedition Act 1948.

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Top 5 Scariest Monsters We Want To See In Netflix’s “The Witcher” Season 2 & Beyond

Toss a coin to your Witcher, o’valley of plenty! That’s right folks, the second season of Netflix’s adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” books is on its way. The first season saw the double-sword wielding Geralt of Rivia take on all sorts of monstrous beasties. From cursed humans turned demons like the Striga to swamp dwelling creatures like the Kikimora to even a wish-granting Djinn.

For those not in the know, Witchers are essentially superhuman monster hunters. From a young age, they’ve been trained in the arts of sword-fighting, archery and sorcery. So much of the fun of watching “The Witcher” is seeing the series’ take on Sapkowski’s creatures. As fans of the critically-acclaimed “Witcher” games, we were dazzled by the phenomenal design work on display.

With season 2 of the series coming up, we couldn’t help but come up with a laundry list of monsters we’d like to see this time around. We’re not talking about your typical werewolves and vampires. Oh no, the world of witchers is one full of things that will give you nightmares, we’ve selected some of the scariest ones out there.

Everyone loves babies, right? Well apparently not. See that hideous, little toyol you’re staring at across your screen? That’s a Botchling. When unwanted babies die and is not given a proper burial, they’re turned into these cursed creatures. These little bastards feed on the blood of pregnant mothers and will come out in the dead of the night to hunt their prey. Consumed by bloodlust, they’ll sneak into the homes of victims to tear them and their children apart. That’s not all, though. Once they’ve feasted enough, they will transform into even larger hulking monsters.

What makes Botchlings so unsettling beyond their grotesque appearance is how they’re formed. There’s an element of tragedy that makes them quite pitiable and yet they still pose a danger to humanity. In spite of Geralt’s stony demeanour, he does have a heart for little ones as evidenced by his love for Ciri. We’d love to see how Henry Cavill’s Geralt handles the pain of dealing with a Botchling.

When you’re walking down a dark alley or in a barely lit room, you might feel an eerie sensation as if something was following or watching you. You turn around to find nothing there but your shadow. Don’t breathe that sigh of relief just yet though. For that shadow could very well be a Hym. In spite of their lack of form, these spirits are anything but harmless. These shapeless ghost will latch onto you and begin driving you insane, like making you do evil things to yourself and others around. The worst part is you don’t even know what’s happening to you until it’s too late.

One particular mission in “The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt” involving a Hym still gives us nightmares till this day. It would be a thing of beauty (and terror) to see how Netflix employs psychological horror in trying to bring the Hym to life. These spectral parasites are proof that scariest things are often the things we don’t know or see.

Beware those who wander into the forest, full of hubris and disrespect for mother nature. For the arrogant may yet encounter a wrathful defender of the woods, the Leshen. Leshens are powerful forest monsters that are capable of summoning animals and plants to do their bidding. They will often morph into random wild animals, so if you happen to accidentally strike one, then your whole village could be doomed. Leshens are the embodiment of the untamed natural. A horrifying reminder that no matter how advanced society gets, there’s still some places that will never belong to us.

Based on the trailer, it looks like we’ll be seeing some sort of forest creature attacking Geralt. Fingers crossed, we’ll get to see a Leshen in action! We’d love to see a live-action adaptation of a Wendigo like monster skulking the woods as Geralt tries to rescue villagers. All the while, the trees sway hauntingly and the wolves howl in the distance.

Growing up, you may have heard fairy tales of evil witches luring children with promises of sweets and warm hugs. Now imagine if those evil witches were disgusting, god-like hags who demand human mutilation, blood sacrifices and utter obedience to their terrible will. Facing off against the Crones of Crookbag Bog in CD Projekt Red’s “The Witcher 3” will forever remain one of the most disturbing encounters we’ve ever had in video games. Their sinister cackling voices and horrid appearance are a sight to behold as we watch them gleefully talk of torturing and murdering children. The blood of the innocent is what sustains these ghastly hags.

At some point, they took in Geralt’s adoptive daughter Ciri and tried to eat the girl! Netflix’s “The Witcher” series has sold itself to be a dark and disturbing on the fantasy genre. There could be a bone-chilling episode in which we watch Ciri slowly but surely realise that these sweet old ladies are not what they seem. All the while, Geralt must find her before she becomes their next meal. It could be a scary twist on the classic story of Hansel and Gretel.

This guy right here…is hands down the scariest bloody thing in the entire “Witcher” universe! You might be thinking: “What? This pink, bald looking creeper? You’ve got to be kidding.” Do not be fooled, Gaunter O’Dimm (or Master Mirror) may seem warm and friendly but then he starts talking about deals. His favourite hobby is tricking mortals into selling their souls to him where he will torment and torture them for all eternity. He has the power to freeze time, claim souls and create dimensions. You want to know the most creepiest part of it all? It’s that bone-chilling nursey rhyme that children sing about him in “The Witcher 3”! Don’t believe us? Here have a listen.

No one knows what Gaunter O’Dimm is or what are the limits of his power. There’s even a theory that Gaunter is quite literally the god of the “Witcher” universe. Seeing that his initials Gaunter O’Dimm spell out G-O-D. He’d make for a phenomenal side character in Netflix’s “The Witcher” series, lurking in the background, just waiting to snare Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri in one of his terrible bargains. We’d be satisfied with an entire episode just dedicated to Gaunter going around the world and striking deals with mortals. Watching them realise the grave mistakes they’ve made. So remember, the next time you hear about a deal that sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Netflix’s second season of “The Witcher” will be hitting the streaming service on the 17th of December this year!

So, which monster on this list do you think is the scariest? Are there others we missed out? Be sure to let us know in the comments!


Taylor Swift Just Dropped Her “End Game” Video & We Can’t Get Over Ed Sheeran Rapping

Taylor Swift’s new hit single “End Game” was totally worth the wait!

Also featuring Ed Sheeran and Future, the song about Taylor’s drama-laced reputation is a catchy tune that is easy on the ears. The video has a chill, laid-back vibe, with Taylor Swift just casually hanging out with there friends and enjoying life as it comes.

American rapper Future lived up to the expectations with his rap while cruising in a sports car with Tay Tay. Meanwhile, it was Ed Sheeran who blew our minds with his rap solo, perfectly crafted for his soothing, crooner voice, basked in his element.

The music video is directed by the renowned Joseph Kahn, who is most notable for directing Imagine Dragons’ hit song, “Thunder”.

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Pokévengers: These Pikachu Avengers Combine The Best Of Both Worlds

What happens when you merge Marvel’s Avengers and (arguably) the cutest Pokemon, Pikachu? You can Pikachu Avengers (aka Pokévengers).

In conjunction with the recent release of “Avengers: Endgame” and “Detective Pikachu”, DS Studios has produced a collection of super adorable Pikachu Avengers action figures.

The thunder Pokemon has been reimagined as most of the original Avengers our favourite superhero organisation. So for those looking to expand your Pokémon or Avengers collection, these Pokévengers should be right up your alley:

Malaysians can pre-order these Pokévengers from local seller Popular Toys. The total price in Popular Toys is RM390 ($128 SGD). There’s also an Australian-based seller Toy Okoku selling the action figures range from $50.00 to $155.00 AUD.

For those wondering, if more Pikachu Avengers will be added to the collection… The answer is yes! DS Studios will be including more superhero characters in the upcoming collection. It will feature Loki, Black Widow, Hulk Buster, Doctor Strange, Spiderman, and Black Panther.


#ITSTHESHIP: Basement Jaxx Is Back & Powering Through To The Ship

Ooh. Asia’s largest festival at sea is looming closer than ever.

Whether you’re ready for it or not, It’s The Ship promises 5 days and 4 nights of partying ’round-the-clock! With so much epicness ahead, we thought it’d be apt to speak to a DJ/producer duo who has been in the dance music scene way before it became epic e.g. commercial sounds, “the drop”, etc. A DJ/producer duo who surfaced from the underground house scene and eventually rose to become club chart-toppers. After which, they successfully became a household name in the dance music industry.

Yes, it’s none other than Basement Jaxx!

Felix rang us up all the way from the UK last week for a quick catchup and chat about Basement Jaxx’s upcoming It’s The Ship gig, as well as the duo’s new album, “Junto”, and some exciting future plans. What future plans? Big ones – we’re talking, “live show” big.

Hi Felix! So good to finally be speaking to you. Where are you right now and what are you currently up to?

I’m in my house, at home. Simon is in the studio or he might be at home. His father just passed away so he’s dealing with that – I think.

The first time Basement Jaxx was in KL, it was in 2010 for a New Year’s Eve party. Do you remember that? What were you looking forward to most when you knew that you were coming back?

Yes, I remember that. It was very good! Malaysia is a great part of the world to go to. I’ve never DJed on a ship anywhere before and it just seems like an interesting event and something really good to do. I’m really, really looking forward to that.

Between 2010 in Malaysia now, the upcoming It’s The Ship, Basement Jaxx has released a new album called, “Junto”, right? How is it different from “Zephyr”?

That’s right. “Junto” means “together” in Spanish and well, Zephyr was very much soundscape and very relaxing, so that wasn’t for the clubs at all. “Junto”, on the other hand, consists of stuff that DJ and play at festivals and shows, so this is kind of just us doing more stuff for the dance floor. We’ve evolved and gone into loads of different things from an all orchestral album and I’ve been working with choirs in the last couple of weeks doing something for blindness awareness. We do all sorts of things!

As such I think we can agree that the dance music spectrum is huge. What has Basement Jaxx done to adjust to that change?

Well, I suppose part of it..yeah with this album we made the decision to go back to where we started from. Because where we started from, in the UK, it has become very popular. So it’s kinda like, electronic dance music (EDM) became very big and it exploded, and then all the hit kids and everyone else went, “Hang on a minute, this is all getting a little bit silly. And it’s a bit commercial and I don’t really feel it anymore.” Disclosure, Rudimental, Gorgon City, all these new house-y stuff I mean..it’s nice to know that we’re the kind of the legends as far they’re concerned..that inspired them to start their music. That’s great. The world they operate in is the world we know because we’ve been doing that (what they’re doing) for the past 20 years. It’s kind of like, okay we’ll do some more stuff along that house-y vibe to connect to that scene!

So, will we be hearing a lot of new stuff and perhaps new styles at It’s The Ship next month or will you be playing your older stuff such as “Where’s Your Head At” and “Romeo”?

I think I’ll do both because it’s one of those things where I’ll play a bit of old, a bit of new, a bit of our stuff, and a bit of other people’s stuff. You know? And mix and match. Just to make it a good party and really to show people the Basement Jaxx’s view of things. We’ve been traveling around the world for many years and we got to see many sides of this dance music culture, and our angle on it as well. I’ll probably play a version of “Power To The People” that we made in Indonesia as well. People from all around the world have done versions of the “Power To The People” song off the new album in different languages and different styles, showing that we’re all connected. There are only slight differences in genre and language but we’re all linked so I’ll definitely play that as well.

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Is your set going to be catered to a smaller crowd or perhaps you’re planning a more intimate set?

(laughs) I’m not sure how big the crowd is! I don’t know, I mean..I’ll have music with me so a lot of it..I judge when I get there, really. I’ll do my preparations before and get stuff ready and then see what happens on the day. But I’ll definitely be hanging out after our set! At the moment, I’m not sure if Simon will be coming because his father just passed away but..we’ll see. But I will definitely be there.

You’re going to be a partygoer like us? Is there anyone else on the lineup that you’re planning to watch?

Exactly! I’ll see you after my set and have a drink. I’m very excited to be on It’s The Ship and out on the sea. It sounds great! As for the lineup well, I’ll need to check out the people who will be playing and work out who I’ll be able to see.

Aside from It’s The Ship, what else have you guys got planned for the rest of the year and also, the coming year? Should we be expecting any collabs or surprises?

Actually, when I get back from It’s The Ship, then I’ll go straight into a UK tour with the whole band so there’ll be like 15 people on stage. So we’ll be doing shows all across the UK and we’ll probably go do that in Japan. And actually, hopefully, we can bring the live show to you guys in Malaysia! Because that’s a whole different experience. With the “Basement Jaxx The Live Show”, we’ve got a big robot, a belly dancer, other dancers and singers, and costumes! It’s a bit of a rock show, a bit of a DJ set, it’s very visual – it’s all those things. Anyway, I will come say hello to you and hopefully, very soon, we can bring the whole live show.

What advice would you impart to best prepare Basement Jaxx’s Malaysian fans for your set at It’s The Ship?

I think the best thing is you should talk to your parents..be good to them, follow your heart in what you do, be kind to the people around you, promote peace – because if you do all those things, when you get to It’s The Ship, you’ll feel really free and you won’t have things weighing on your conscience. You’ll feel happier to express yourself and dance with complete freedom. And I’ll see you there.

Thank you so much for you time, Felix! We’ll see you at It’s The Ship ;)

Also, special thanks to our friends from Livescape Asia for organising this interview. Don’t forget to check out Basement Jaxx’s sounds via their SoundCloud right here.

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Coach ‘Airways’ Lands @ Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Melaka & It’s Fly!

It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Coach Airways! Celebrating the fashion house’s distinctive New York attitude and spirit of innovation, Coach has once again outdone themselves with this one-of-a-kind immersive pop-up experience ON A PLANE!

Located at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Melaka, it reimagines the house’s American design language to create a space where customers can explore and shop a Coach collection curated exclusively for Coach Airways.

Known for their unique pop-up stores, Coach continues to craft innovative, one-of-a-kind experiences that captivate the senses and invite visitors to interact. This time, they have built their latest pop-up, “Coach Airways” inside a real Boeing 747, spanning across 4,198 square feet. The space blends Coach codes with architectural elements that reference the ’70s golden era of air travel, featuring a cockpit as well as passenger and lounge cabins in retro colourways and prints, reimagined with iconic house touches like Signature that reference Coach’s legacy of craftsmanship.

As you travel further into the plane, you’ll come across the retail cabin, which features a collection of all-gender ready-to-wear, bags, and travel accessories inspired by the next generation’s expressive approach to fashion.

Coach Airways also features the second installment of the house’s Coach Café, where clients may enjoy gourmet coffee and refreshing beverages while they browse through the space.

In conjunction with the launch of the state-of-the-art pop-up, Coach also released an exclusive Coach Airways Collection featuring a selection of t-shirts, a passport leather case, a wheeled carry-on luggage bag, and field tote and travel accessories such as luggage tags, pouches and small wallets, printed with a limited-edition reimagination of the house’s iconic Signature.

We had the pleasure to board Coach Airways and explore the beautiful ’70s-themed space, check out our highlight reel on Instagram to get the full experience:

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Stephen Chow Allegedly To Make Acting Comeback; Sisley Choi To Be His Female Lead?

Famous director, actor and King of Comedy Stephen Chow (周星馳) has slowly been reappearing in the public eye. To the surprise of many, the 60-year-old opened an Instagram account last year and has been updating his fans consistently. And 2023 is no exception.

As the year began, Stephen wished his followers well and asked if they had any wishes for the new year. Unsurprisingly, many were hoping the venerated artist would return to the screen. Shocking enough, Stephen did share that he was considering it. In fact, he also hinted at getting British-Hong Kong actress Sisley Choi (蔡思貝) to join him!

On 1st January, Stephen uploaded a post that caught the attention of many. “It’s the new year, if you have any wishes, say them all!” the 60-year-old artist wrote. Fans did take the opportunity to share their wishes with him. Of course, most of them were related to Stephen.

Some shared that they hoped to be able to meet him in person. Others claimed they wanted a movie from him, several asked to see him in action on screen again. But, fans weren’t the only ones getting in on the fun. There were several wishes from fellow celebrities too!

To the surprise of many, including the celebs themselves, Stephen actually replied to some. However, only a few truly caught the attention of the fans. One of them was from Taiwanese artist Hank Chen (Chen Han-dian, 陈汉典). Hank had written: “I want to see Master Chow act again.” And Stephen’s response of: “Since you are so supportive, I’ll have to think about it“, delighted many.

TVB actress Sisley Choi also left her own wish on Stephen’s post. “I wish to be your (lead actress)!” she hopefully said. To her shock, Stephen replied with, “(I) promise you! Repay me first!” Sisley was extremely overjoyed with the reply. She later told the media that this was “the best start for (her) in 2023”. Sisley added that she’s willing to do whatever it takes. “I hope I can witness the brilliance of his filming,” she shared. “It would be great if I could film a movie with him one day!”

Curiously enough, it does seem that there is a high chance of Stephen reappearing in the entertainment industry. According to his long-time friend and colleague, Kai-Man Tin (田启文) aka 田鸡 (Frog), Stephen has plans to return to filming. “The fire is still there,” he stated.

However, he also added that Stephen will likely only do so when he is 65. Not only that, Kai-Man Tin is certain Stephen might turn away from doing comedy! “I know that he loves acting, but if he wants to break away from any previous roles. He must not have any shadows of the past,” he reportedly said. “Everyone should stop thinking about the old Stephen Chow!”

Previously, Stephen had claimed he would focus on directing. However, he had made it clear he wasn’t giving up on acting just yet. As such, like many others, we too are delighted to know he’s planning on returning and hope to see him on screen again soon!

Sources: Instagram, Tan Tan News, Yahoo News (1)(2)

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Contest: Win Passes To The Premiere Screening Of #TheShallows

“The Shallows” is a 2016 American survival horror thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, written by Anthony Jaswinski and starring Blake Lively. In the film, a surfer gets stranded 200 yards from shore, and must use her wits and determination to survive a great white shark attack.

Thanks to our friends from Sony Pictures Malaysia, we’ve got a couple of premiere screening passes to give away to our lucky readers ;)

“Still reeling from the loss of her mother, medical student Nancy Adams (played by Blake Lively) travels to a secluded beach for some much-needed solace. Despite the danger of surfing alone, Nancy decides to soak up the sun and hit the waves. Suddenly, a great white shark attacks, forcing her to swim to a giant rock for safety. Left injured and stranded 200 yards from shore, the frightened young woman must fight for her life as the deadly predator circles her in its feeding ground.”

Deets of movie screening are as follows:

Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person! There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis so go on and start sending in those submissions via the above form ?

“The Shallows” will be released in cinemas nationwide on 28th July 2016.

For more information, visit Sony Pictures Malaysia’s Facebook page.


#WorldStageMY: Carly Rae Jepsen’s M’sian Debut At MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015!

MTV revealed today multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Carly Rae Jepsen will make her debut in Malaysia at MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 12th September 2015.

MTV broke the news via an Instagram post to fans saying:

Jepsen will join MTV’s announced line-up of performers for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 – Korea’s favorite K-Pop idol female group, Apink and hottest Japanese band, SEKAI NO OWARI. Recorded live for global telecast, the one-night only outdoor event is one of the biggest Southeast Asia music nights of the year, which brings multi-genre talents onto a single stage. More acts will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Jepsen’s highly anticipated new album, E·MO·TION will be released 21 August 2015 (U.K. and Europe release on 25th September 2015). Her second and latest single from the upcoming album, “Run Away With Me” was recently released on 17th July and has already passed over 2.5 million views on YouTube within t2 weeks of its release, while getting strong reviews from music critics around the world as the ‘Anthemic Summer Jam’.

We’ll leave you now with her hit song that we not-so-secretly love, “I Really Like You”:

MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 is presented by Sunway and supported by Tourism Malaysia. In Malaysia, it is ignited by Xpax, brought to you by Brickfields Asia College, Watsons Malaysia, supported by local broadcast partner, Astro, with media partners Big Tree Outdoor, Cleo, EH!, Hype Malaysia, Selebriti Online, and TimeOut KL.

The show will premiere on MTV in Asia on Saturday, 26th September at 1.30pm (TH/WIB), 2.30pm (PH/SG) and 3.30pm (MY), Saturday, 10th October at 9pm (JP) and Sunday, 11th October at 12am (KR).

For more information, hit up MTV Asia’s Facebook page.