Hype’s Exclusive: Everything And Anything About Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob

Formed in November 2009, local band Once A Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob consists of vocalist Esty Richards, guitarist Jared Lee, bassist Chen, lead guitarist Anthony Lee and drummer JC Lam. Known for their energy and enthusiasm on stage, the band brings great fun and always delivers a killer performance.

Having played at venues such as KL Live Centre, HardRock Cafe Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Pyramid, Berjaya Times Square, Euphoria at Ministry Of Sound, Luna Bar, Laundry Bar and events such as Absolut Rock Edition’s Launch, Syok Shock Night, GO-11, Rockabola and many many more, this fast rising band has gained a lot of experience a long the way and has won the hearts of many.

Once A Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob recently played at Arthur’s Day 2013 where they opened for Five For Fighting, The All American Rejects and The Wanted at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, takes some time out of their busy schedule to share their story with Hype.My

First thing’s first, how did the band name Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Name Bob come about?

Funny story. For our very first Battle of the Bands we needed a name and the bunch of us sitting around at a ‘mamak’ thought it was funny to have a long band name as a joke. Well, it stuck around. No one knows who Bob is. Not sure about the sausage though. Haha!

What can Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Name Bob tell us about yourselves as a band?

Hmmm. Our sense of humour flows on the same wavelength that we believe keeps us tight. Also before every show, we have our own little routine prayer circle and we were all from IACT college.

What do you guys think of the current music industry in Malaysia?

We believe that it is gradually rising especially with the help of Social Media outlets, we are very happy to see so many new upcoming talents. Technology is amazing really.

Who usually writes the songs in the band?

Vocalist, Esty has a neck with wordplay. ;)

Life — personal experiences. We believe that life is a giant ball of inspiration and we write our lyrics in a way that it helps us convey a message to our fans and/or listeners.

How has Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob improved together as a band?

The band started out as a pop punk rock band and from there we have moved on to heavier stuff. Our music grows and evolves as we we mature individually and as a band.

Given the opportunity, which local artist would the band like to collaborate with?

We love our peers in the industry and honestly speaking if we could collaborate with all of them, we would. Currently, Kyoto Protocol kicks some serious butt and we just love their music!

What is the best thing about performing?

The feeling we get. It’s a sense of freedom and the messages we can convey through our lyrics, our songs — it’s just simply amazing. Plus, the stage is unpredictable so rocking out on stage with sweaty hair and hearing fans sing along or cheer along, it’s pretty euphoric.

You guys performed for Arthur’s Day 2013, tell us what it was like!

It was nerve wrecking in the beginning. We are so honoured to have had the privilege of sharing the stage with Five For Fighting, The All American Rejects and The Wanted. The moment we got up stage, held our instruments and when the lights hit us, the nerves turned into adrenaline. It was crazy, the crowd was incredible and so supportive! We had the time of our lives performing for Arthur’s Day 2013 and we also got to hung out with the bands — oh what an amazing experience it was!

We have something in stores for fans…our single will be out very soon so stay tuned for that!

Where can our readers listen to you/watch you perform?

Fans and readers can catch on Youtube – bobthesausage and for more information about our gigs and everything sausage worthy, LIKE us on Facebook!

And with that with conclude the interview, thanks guys!

Thank you so much Hype.My and cheers to all you sausages!

Watch Truth Be Told by Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob here:

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Hype’s Now Playing: Take Me To Church (Ellie Goulding Cover)

Ellie Goulding shows off her amazing vocals.

Much like her pal Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding is proving that there isn’t anything she can’t do. The 28-year-old British singer, songwriter and instrumentalist’ most recent single “Love Me Like You Do” has already been remixed by ATB and now, Goulding has adorned her fans with her cover of Hozier’s “Take Me To Church”.

Goulding brings a different and more relaxed vibe to the soulful folk-rock song. Though equally as moody, Goulding’s cover is slightly less pompous than the original. The more laid-back vibe on the chorus, allows her to show off her raspier vocal tunes, which is simply quite amazing.

Listen to Ellie Goulding’s chill out cover below:

Just in case you’ve not heard it, here’s the original version of “Take Me To Church” by Hozier:


#Tech: Which Apps Are Draining Your Smartphone’s Battery?

There’s a real point to this post and it’s because I’ve personally experienced frustrations with my smartphone – or rather, smartphone battery. Like most of you, I need my smartphone battery to last at least more than half a day.

One of the most obvious, battery-sucking applications on my smartphone (I’m not sure about anybody else) is Waze. So unless if I know my way around to get to an event or a meeting, I’ve no choice but to sacrifice my smartphone’s fully-charged, “in the green”, 98% battery life.

It’s the sole reason why I cart around 2 power banks with me wherever I go and am perpetually sticking my smartphone in my car charger, effectively draining my car’s battery as I go along.

So I decided to dig up a list of apps to find out which ones were the most resource-consuming – battery, first and foremost, but I managed to stumble upon data and storage as well!

Are you ready to find out? They are as follows:

According to AVG’s latest quarterly Android App Performance Report*, in terms of “Overall Performance Impact” on your phone, the top (or worst) 5 were as follows:

But this doesn’t mean that the above apps in themselves are the problem. It could be due to the amount of time that we’re spending on them. I mean, do we more often than not spend way too much time on Facebook on a daily basis?

Unless if for some miraculous reason you’ve got permanent WiFi coverage tailing right behind you wherever you go, you’ve probably got a data cap to be cautious about. Here are the 5 worst apps for data usage:

I’ll be honest that even I end up having to purchase extra GBs of data halfway into the month. I’m on Celcom so that’s extra RM50 for 5GB of additional volume.

If you keep going over your data allowance, maybe you should be using less of the above apps that secretly suck the life out of your data cap! Alternatively, fire up those apps only when you’re on WiFi.

And last but not least, the dreadful battery drain apps. Samsung owners, brace yourselves for a shock, because the Beaming Service and Security Policy Updates apps – service that run in the background on Samsung phones – are the 2 biggest battery drains on your devices.

Waze! I knew it! So the lessons to be learned from this report? Root your Samsung phone to get rid of its bloatware and perhaps really watch your Facebook habit.

Sorry, that status update can wait, I guess?

BONUS: How to check which iPhone apps are murdering your battery in cold blood? For those on iOS 8 and above, the first step is to go to your Settings app, then into the General tab, then into Usage, and then continue into Battery Usage. A quick scroll down will show you which apps are using the most battery life.

*AVG’s Android App Performance Report studied one million of its users to see which apps were the most resource-consuming (data, battery and storage) on their devices.

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#FifthHarmony: To Hold “The 7/27 Tour” In Malaysia & Singapore This April!

Rejoice Harmonizers! Your favourite girl group will be making their way to our local shores in a few months’ time.

Fans across Asia will not only be able to witness Fifth Harmony perform songs off their sophomore album “7/27”, but also earlier smash hits from their debut album, “Reflection”.

Despite facing a setback when Camila Cabello officially quit the girl group last month, the 4 remaining members – Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen, together with Lauren Jauregui – are proudly carrying the Fifth Harmony flag and continuing their quest for world domination.

Since graduating from the singing reality competition, “The X Factor US” season 2, the girls have evolved into legitimate pop stars in their own rights. Fifth Harmony earned their first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Work from Home”. The single also went on to claim the top spot on both the Billboard Rhythmic and Pop Songs charts.

Brought to you by JS Concert Productions and LAMC Productions, the details to Fifth Harmony’s “The 7/27 Tour” in Malaysia and Singapore are as follows:

Concert tickets will available at TicketPro and RedTix (for Malaysian fans) from 20th January onwards. Singapore fans will be able to purchase tickets via SISTIC.


Hype’s Must Watch: The Martian

Some of you may assume that “The Martian” is, in a way, connected to Christopher Nolan‘s “Interstellar” as Matt Damon once again plays an astronaut in distress.

However, this movie, which reunites Damon with his “Interstellar” co-star Jessica Chastain, is not a prequel of Nolan’s film. It is an upcoming sci-fi film helmed by master director Ridley Scott, who is best known for his work on “Alien” and “Prometheus“.

Based on a best-selling noel of the same name by Andy Weir, “The Martian” is written by “The Cabin In The Woods” director Drew Goddard as a project he was originally going to helm. David Fugat, the author’s literary agent, described it as “Apollo 13″ meets “Castaway” when he sent the story to Julian Pavia at Crown.

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return.

Damon is starring in the movie alongside Chastain, Sebastian Stan, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

Check out the first official trailer released by 20th Century Fox below:

Matt Damon hasn’t had any food for the last 50 days, but he’s going to “science the s*** out of it”.

The first trailer for “The Martian” has finally arrived online and it looks even more intense than the teaser trailer. The film, which is directed by Ridley Scott, focuses on astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind by his team on Mars.

When NASA officials discover that he is alive, they must decide whether to rescue him and, in doing so, risk the lives of the other 6 crew members. The film ultimately raises the question about whether or not a person is worth rescuing after willingly embraces the risks of space exploration.

Slated for release 25th November 2015, “The Martian” is produced by Scott, Simon Kinberg, Michael Schaefer, Mark Huffam, and Aditya Sood.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Hype’s Album Review: Travis — Where You Stand

Scottish-Britpop alternative  rock band Travis was first formed in Glasgow in 1990. Comprising of Fran Healy, Dougie Payne, Andy Dunlop and Neil Primrose, the band’s seventh and latest album Where You Stand displays real depth and maturity from the band.

Where You Stand will not only please current fans but will also easily win over new ones with its gentle melodies going along with Fran Healy’s seductive and delicate vocals. Moving to a slightly more indie sound that before, Travis proves that they are producing some of the best and finest music of their career to date.

Marking wisdom with the weight of their experiences, the previous album by Travis, Ode To J. Smith was released back in 2008. By far the longest between record break that the band has taken, Where You Stand shows that the break was much needed. Making a come back with eleven tracks on their seventh album, Travis breathes fresh air with the sounds and lyrics on the album.

Peaceful and calming, the sounds of Where You Stand mirrors a band that has successfully withstand their share of ups and downs throughout their journey. With Mechanical Bull, Travis proves to only be moving forward by making sweet sounds for the world to listen to. Hype.My loves the album Where You Stand and tracks to listen out for are Mother, Reminder, Different Road and Another Guy.

Check out Mother, a track from the album Where You Stand by Travis:

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UK Fun Park Finally Opens In Taman Kajang Prima!

Thinking of the best way to enjoy your time off from your hectic schedule with your loved ones? No worries because we’ve got you covered.

The long-awaited carnival UK Fun Park has made their comeback at a place reachable within Klang Valley – Kajang! So set aside a date if you’re up for a thrilling and exciting experience with your family and friends.

For those who might not know, the fun park opened their gates at Taman Kajang Prima since 27th September (Friday) after successfully wrapping their previous carnival at Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

One of their main attractions would be the amusement park itself! With its splendid LED lightings that come in various colours and designs, UK Fun Park offers you a wholesome experience like no other. Everyone’s all-time favourite spot – the Ferris Wheel – is also included as one of the main highlights.

Apart from that, if you’re adventurous and loves extreme activities, there are also rides such as the carrousel, bumper cars, 360-degrees rotating machine among other jaw-dropping appeals as well. Are you ready to get your game on?

The details to the UK Fun Park are as follows:

For more info, visit their Facebook page.


Taylor Swift Talks Valentine’s Day Plans

Now that she’s single, one must be wondering what country darling Taylor Swift has for Valentine’s Day plans. Surely someone as hot as she is would have, oh, about 24 dates – one for every hour of today, right? Not even.

The 23-year-old, who is currently putting in work and gearing up for her “Red” tour next month, told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show last week that she’s got plans but nothing of the dating sort. She said, “I’m probably going to be with my friends, or rehearsing. I’ll be like, working on the lighting rig, and lighting cues. And I don’t think I’d rather be anywhere else, to be honest.”

She also mentioned that she’s just about to release her next single, “22”:

I wrote “22” about my friends. Finally, I’ve got this amazing group of girlfriends. We tell each other everything, we’re together all the time. That was kind of the marker of me being 22, is like, having all these friends. There are a lot of question marks in your life, like where are you going, who are you going to meet, but the one thing that you have is each other.

That..is a lot! Clearly, a lot of effort is going into her friendships and career, which explains why Taylor has previously mentioned that she wants to stay single for a little while. And you know what though? We don’t blame her – especially not since her recent break up with One Direction’s Harry Styles.

You take all the time you need, honey! Ain’t nobody got time for obstacles when they’re busy opening for the Grammys and preparing for a tour and all that jazz.

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Hype’s Movie Review: #BattleOfFiveArmies, An Epic CGI-Fest With A Thin Plot

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” is literally just a film about the battle between 5 armies – humans, Elves, Orcs, Dwarves, and another bunch of Orcs. But of course, it is also a film that brings a solid ending to “The Hobbit” trilogy for audiences to embark on yet another journey to Middle Earth through the previous “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

However, would it be better if the director split the film into a 2-part movie instead? Well, we will say it could, especially after the titular character’s role became less significant in “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies”.

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” may have accidentally shut out some of its potential audiences by opening the film from where it left off in the second film, “The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug“. The previous film has an ending that kept everyone sitting at the edge of their seats after Dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) escaped from its lair to destroy Lake-town.

However, the cliffhanger opening scene seemed awkwardly positioned because this particular scene could’ve been put in the last part of the second film.

As a result, certain characters suffered from a very anti-climatic ending and a new deadly force was unleashed into the world. Eliminating these characters did help to elevate/fast forward the film so that the story doesn’t drag on to become a 3-hour film. Character development is evident in the film as King Thorin Oakenshield (played by Richard Armitage) developed dragon sickness, a behaviour that led to a series of tragic events in the film.

The dragon sickness completely transformed Thorin as he sacrificed friendship and honour for his reclaimed treasure and kingdom. The sickness is the same kind of sickness that his grandfather had before his death.

Bilbo (played by Martin Freeman), Thorin’s company, and even the Bard the bowman tried to reason with him but he seemed unfazed by his actions. His desperate attempt to search for the Arkenstone and protect his treasures almost caused the death of Bilbo and Dwalin.

Due to Thorin’s stubborn behaviour, the battle broke out in a mess with an army of Orcs charging their way to the Lonely Mountain/Erebor for the treasures. Men and Elves who were supposed to attack the Dwarves are forced to fight against the Orcs with the help from Thorin’s cousin, Dain and his army. However, it became clear that they were woefully outnumbered by the Orcs when Thorin refused to let his company to help them in the battle. To make matters worse, another army of Orcs was on its way to destroy the rest of the kingdom as well.

Epic battle scenes with loads of CGI effects are expected in the film and that was basically all there was to it. To be fair, the CGI effects were amazing if not the best we’ve ever seen for blending perfectly well with the actual shots. However, audiences may not be able to enjoy it to the fullest when they’re being thrust into watching 2 hours of what seemed like an endless battle.

Peter Jackson has, of course, shoehorned some “Lord of the Rings” elements by featuring the original trilogy characters Saruman, Galadriel, and Elrond in the final film. Having sensed that the great enemy Sauron is on the brink of returning, the members of White Council saved Gandalf the Grey from being tortured in Dol Gudur’s dungeons. This scene also hints at Saruman’s later betrayal when he persuades the rest to “leave Sauron to him”.

Despite being a popularised character in “Lord of the Rings”, Legolas’ (played by Orlando Bloom) presence has once again deemed unnecessary in the film, especially since his character did not appear in “The Hobbit” novel. His character was originally said to be the one who will governing the unity amongst men, dwarves, and elves to defeat their common enemy, but the report turned out to be untrue after we watched the film.

Other than being involved in the love triangle between Tauriel (played by Evangeline Lily) and Kili (played by Aidan Turner), his character is not needed in the film. The love story also only offers heartbreak to the audiences who have long rooted for the relationship to bloom.

Peter Jackson may have closed the chapter in a very unexciting way but it allowed us to go on another Middle Earth journey through Bilbo Baggins’ unexpected journey with Thorin Oakenshield and the company of the Dwarves.

Slated for release 17th December, “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Armitage, Lee Pace, Cate Blanchett, Aidan Turner, Evangeline Lily, Orlanda Bloom, Hugo Weaving, and Christopher Lee.

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


Unixerse: SF9 Malaysian Concert Seating Plan & Ticketing Details Revealed

Anxious to watch SF9 (에스에프나인) perform live?

Short for Sensational Feeling 9, the South Korean boy band will be visiting Kuala Lumpur on 8th September 2019. This will be part of their 2019 SF9 Live Fantasy #2 Unixerse Tour.

The nine-member boy band will kick off their Asia tour in Seoul on 10th August 2019 before heading to other Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

We previously announced that the K-pop entertainers will be entertaining fans at Dewan Wawasan Menara PGRM. This will mark the SF9’s second visit to Malaysia but first visit to Peninsular Malaysia. Back in January, the group attended the 23rd Asian Television Awards in Kuching, Sarawak.

Organised by Three Angles Production, the details to SF9’s Live in Malaysia are as follows:

Concert tickets will go on sale this Friday (19th July) from 12pm onwards via www.airasiaredtix.com.

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Mira Filzah Chosen As Taiwan’s Tourism Ambassador For Malaysia & Brunei

Malaysian actress Mira Filzah has been chosen by the Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau to be the nation’s tourism ambassador to Malaysia and Brunei.

This marks the 1st time that a tourism ambassador was chosen to represent Taiwan in the two Southeast Asian countries which have large Muslim population.

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The 25-year-old celebrity has also been invited to star in a promotional video which aims to boost Taiwan’s tourism to Muslim countries.

Filzah who has more than 3 million followers on Instagram, brought along 3 Malaysian social media stars specialising in fashion and cosmetics to shoot the promotional film, “Salam Taiwan – Taiwan Welcomes You (台灣歡迎您)”.

The three social media stars include Yasamin Redzuan, Sharifah Rose and Aisha Liyana, and together with Mira Filzah, the four personalities visiting several famous tourist attractions in Taiwan such as Taipei 101, Yangmingshan National Park, Taipei’s Ximending, Shihlin Night Market, theme parks, tourist farms, and also Halal-certified restaurants.

The Tourism Bureau said it will premier the promotional video in Malaysia at the end of August, and the video will be broadcast as an ad on TV, in movie theaters, on outdoor electronic boards, and on the Internet in Malaysia and Brunei.

Last year, Malaysia was Taiwan’s 6th-largest source of international tourists and the  largest among the ASEAN countries.

According to the 2018 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) report, Taiwan now ranks 5th on the list of Muslim-friendly non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) tourist destinations, making it the 1st time for the country to break into top five.

Sources: Taipei Times, Taiwan News, Focus Taiwan.


6 On-Screen Trios Who Define Kicking Ass & Taking Names

Good things come in threes, and that’s especially true when applied to team-ups on the screen!

From siblings and lifelong friends with particular sets of skills to dysfunctional individuals or frenemies coming together to achieve a common goal, these on-screen trios are not only memorable; they’re also pretty kick-ass in their own right.

1. Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, and Faye Valentine in “Cowboy Bebop”

Sure, Spike and Jet worked well enough together in their bounty hunting ventures, but you gotta admit that having the street-smart and potty-mouthed Faye making herself at home on the Bebop is exactly the breath of fresh air the crew needed.

Together, the trio has taken down a handful of bounties and assassins, on top of saving each other’s butts time and again. Plus, Faye introduced the wonder of self-care (loofahs, anyone?) to the boys, so we’re gonna count that as a win for improved quality of life aboard the Bebop.

2. John Hartley, Nolan Booth, and The Bishop in “Red Notice”

Who would’ve thought an FBI agent would team up with two of the world’s greatest art thieves?

Agent John Hartley’s muscles and bull-headed resolve, together with Nolan Booth’s wit and nimble fingers as well as The Bishop’s fighting skills and intriguing subterfuge not only make them an unstoppable force when it comes to pulling off heists, their combined skills also proved effective in evading the authorities while hiding in plain sight.

3. Kaz Brekker, Inej Ghafa, and Jasper Fahey in “Shadow and Bone”

Who can say they’ve looked The Darkling in the eye, chucked a flash bomb at him, and live to tell the tale? Kaz Brekker, that’s who.

Intelligent, cunning, and resourceful, the leader of the Crows is both a clever mastermind and proficient fighter who won’t hesitate to use his cane to bring his opponents to their knees. Always by Kaz’s side are Inej Ghafa, a stealthy spy who is extremely deadly with her knives, and Jesper Fahey, a talented sharpshooter and marksman.

Together, the trio has survived a treacherous journey across the monster-laden Fold, infiltrated a palace heavily-guarded by people with magical powers, narrowly escaped the clutches of The Darkling and his army, and survived yet another treacherous journey across the Fold. Oh, and did we mention they’re supposed to be teenagers? What a bunch of mad lads.

4. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire in “A Series of Unfortunate Events”

The world seems to have it out for the Baudelaires since their parents perished in a fire, what with Count Olaf and his dubious associates coming after the siblings’ inheritance in various devious ways.

No thanks to their string of sometimes well-meaning but inept guardians, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny could only rely on each other and their respective skills to get out of the tight spots and life-threatening situations that they always seem to find themselves in — Violet with her quick-thinking and innovative inventions, Klaus’ book smarts and photographic memory, and Sunny’s unnaturally strong teeth that can gnaw through anything.

Forced to go on the run after committing an unforgivable act in the club where they work, Coral, Wendy, and Gina soon realise that this could be their only chance at freedom, and that they would have to stick together to make it out alive.

Coral — a former biologist who worked at the club to escape from her past — acts like a sort of big sister to Wendy and Gina, both of whom were lured to Spain for better prospects only to find themselves indebted and chained to the club with no way out. Along the way, Coral gears herself up to stand up to club owner Romeo, who introduced her to the shady world she is embroiled in, while Wendy and Gina seek to reclaim their agencies and take charge of their lives. Come hell or high water, there’s no way any of them are returning to the club without a lot of kicking and screaming (and shooting).

6. Natalie Cook, Dylan Sanders, and Alex Munday in “Charlie’s Angels”

Inarguably the epitome of girl power in the ‘00s (well, since the ‘70s if we’re going way back), there are few on-screen trios who are as iconic as the Charlie’s Angels.

Martial arts experts, masters of disguise, and multilingual to boot, all three ladies are bad-ass in every way you can think of. Each of them also bring different sets of skills to the table — Natalie is a tech whiz, Alex knows her way around electronics and explosives, while Dylan’s street smarts and penchant for brawling have been known to get her out of tight spots. Pretty handy skills to have when there’s a creepy man running around smelling women’s hair, huh?

Catch these on-screen trios in action on Netflix!

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IT 2 Has Cast The Adult Losers Club & They’re Perfect

“IT” was a breakout horror film when it came out last year, but we’re only halfway through. As hinted in the credits, “IT 2” has more to offer.

We already know that Bill Skarsgard will be reprising his role as the cannibalistic demon. But since the sequel will take place 27 years later, the kids from The Loser’s Club are going to be adults when they face off against Pennywise again.

Casting has done a great job in finding the perfect actors for the roles. It’s also really amazing that these adult actors resemble the child stars for their respective characters. In the first “IT” movie, the Losers were aged around 12 and 13. When we meet them again in the 2nd instalment, these characters will be in their late 30s or early 40s.

Out of the 7 roles, only 5 of them have been officially filled so far. Let’s check ’em out:

Bill Denbrough is the leader of The Loser’s Club, so it makes sense to hire someone who can carry a movie as a leading man. The stuttering but brave Bill was previously portrayed by Jaeden Lieberher and we couldn’t be happier that the studio has decided to go with James.

Jessica Chastain had long been a fan-favourite to take on the role of Bev. Even Sophia Lills herself, who played the younger version of Bev, hoped that the award-winning actress would play her adult counterpart. Fans have also been pointing out Chastain’s incredible resemblance to Lillis, and the casting directors agreed.

Can you think of anyone other than Bill Hader to play the smart-mouthed jokester? No. Richie was an audience favourite thanks to the amazing performance by “Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard. Hader’s comedic skills on “Saturday Night Live” makes him the perfect candidate to take on the part.

James Ransone is probably best known for starring in “Ziggy on The Wire”, but he also has some experience in the horror genre when he portrayed the deputy in “Sinister” and “Sinister 2”. Ransone will be the adult version of Eddie Kaspbrak, who suffered from his mother’s delusions of illness in the first movie.

Andy Bean is relatively new in Hollywood, so it’ll be interesting to see him take over from Wyatt Oleff in playing the most reluctant and fearful of the group, Stanley Uris.

Members Mike Hanlon (who stayed behind in Derry) and Ben Hanscom (bullied victim) are the only 2 remaining Losers yet to have their adult selves cast.


Wang Leehom & Namewee Perform “Stranger in the North” Live For The First Time

Namewee’s (黃明志) famous single “Stranger in the North” (飄向北方) featuring Wang Leehom (王力宏) is a huge hit 1.4 billion views, but ironically the two stars never perform on stage together – until now!

Yesterday, Mandapop king Wang Leehom held a free show at Daan Forest Park in Taipei. The show is an annual gesture he made to thank fans for their support.

“On the first day of every year, I always choose a city for the annual Free Show, a free concert to thank all you fans for another year of love and support,” he said.

But what’s special this year is that, the 42-year-old pop singer was joined on stage by Malaysia’s very own Namewee for the first time ever.

A post shared by 王力宏 Wang Leehom (@wangleehom)

Fans were surprised and excited to see the duo finally unite on stage and sing the original version of the song.

Wang Leehom has announced that he will be coming to Malaysia on 16th March 2019 for his his “Descendants of the Dragon 2060” (龙的传人 2060) world tour.

A lot of fans are hoping that Namewee will also make a special appearance during his tour in Malaysia.

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#ScreamQueens: Charisma Carpenter Joins Cast; Release Date Revealed

“If any one of you die while protecting a sister, you’re allowed to skip the rest of hell week.”

Just when we thought we’ve recognised all the cast for Fox‘s upcoming series “Scream Queens“, there is a new announcement that a female cast has joined the comedy-horror anthology series and you’ll be surprised the role she’s going to take. ;)

The well-named Charisma Carpenter from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” has been cast in Ryan Murphy‘s new show as Ariana Grande’s mother in the film. Yes, you read that right! Ariana Grande on the other hand, will be playing as one of Emma Robert‘s sorority “minions”.

In case you missed it, here’s the plot for the upcoming “Scream Queens” series:

Wallace University is rocked by a string of murders. Kappa House, the most sought-after sorority for pledges, is ruled with an iron fist, in a pink glove, by its Queen B*tch, Chanel Oberlin  (Emma Roberts). But when anti-Kappa Dean Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis) decrees that sorority pledging must be open to all students, and not just the school’s silver-spooned elite, all hell is about to break loose, as a devil-clad killer begins wreaking havoc, claiming one victim, one episode at a time. Part black comedy, part slasher flick, “Scream Queens” is a modern take on the classic whodunit, in which every character has a motive for murder…or could easily be the next blood-soaked casualty.

You can now scream as the one of the scream queens as Emma Roberts took to Instagram to announce that the series will officially debut on 22nd September on Fox channel. *Screamsssss*

A photo posted by Emma Roberts (@emmaroberts) on Jun 24, 2015 at 2:48pm PDT

While we patiently wait for 22nd September to arrive, check out the trailer here:

Brought to you by the producers of “Glee” and “American horror Story“, the comedy-horror also stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Nick Jonas, Lea Michele and Diego Boneta.

For more information, visit “Scream Queens” Facebook page and Instagram.


Here Comes The Crying Fans..

Because Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are officially married! The newlyweds said goodbye to their single lives by walking down the aisle in front of family and close friends at Borgo Egnazia resort in the southern Italian city of Fasano.

“It’s great to be married, the ceremony was beautiful and it was so special to be surrounded by our family and friends”, the bride and groom said in a statement to People. (Source)

Among the VIPs that attended their Italian wedding were Timbaland, ‘N Sync, Chris Kirkpatrick, Biel’s 7th Heaven sister Beverly Mitchell, Timberlake’s music manager and more. The couple kept hush hush on the details about the wedding and they even kept it low to their guests, keeping the venue in southern Italy a total secret until the very last minute.

Throughout the wedding, private security was extremely tight. A source told E! News that the wedding guests were asked to sign nondisclosure agreements to confirm that the details of the wedding stayed low for as long as possible. (Source)

Timberlake got down on one knee last December in Big Sky Montana with a custom designed right. The lovebirds were inseparable ever since. Well one thing’s for sure, they’re both lucky to have each other. Congratulations, you two!


#ITSTHESHIP2016: Jaw-Dropping Line-Up Of More Than 60 Acts For This Year’s Festival-Cruise

In case you missed it, the world’s 2nd largest EDM cruise festival, and Asia’s largest, It’s The Ship, will be making a return for its 3rd instalment this year.

The 4-day and 3-night floating vacation cum music festival is set to depart from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on 4th November, crossing international waters on the straits of Malacca to the Pearl of the Orient, Penang, before returning to Singapore shores on 7th November.

It is the first time that the festival will set sail for Penang.

Last year’s festival saw some of the world’s biggest EDM headliners perform, with the likes of Kaskade, Showtek, Ferry Corsten, Carnage, Headhunterz, Will Sparks, and Peking Duk joining over 50 other international and regional acts on the line-up. The sold-out event also saw 3,800 fans from across 50 countries rub shoulders with some of EDM’s most recognisable faces.

So the golden question is, “Who will be playing on It’s The Ship this year?”

The 3rd and 2016 instalment of the highly-anticipated festival-cruise,is set to be bigger, splashier with more than 60 acts from around the world, covering multi music genres, with new shows and acts. You’re looking at the likes of Andrew Rayel, Joel Fletcher, David Gravell, MaRLo, Sander van Doorn, Dada Life, Ben Gold, Far East Movement, KhoMha, Knife Party, and more!

This year, “It’s The Ship” will also see the introduction of exciting themed nights on multiple stages such as:

This year, the festival-on-sea will be hosted by American actor, David Hasselhoff, better known as “The Hoff”, and for his role in “Baywatch”. Yup, you read right – “The Hoff” will be playing Captain!

“It’s The Ship” takes place on the prestigious Royal Caribbean International cruiseliner, Mariner of the Seas.

The 15-deck cruiseliner is one of the world’s largest, and it features a casino, rock climbing wall that overlooks the sea; a full-sized basketball court; ice-skating rink; mini golf course; video game arcade; a duty-free shopping promenade; full service day spa; 10 pools and whirlpools; and 17 bars, clubs, and lounges.

Go here to book a cabin from as low as USD588 per person. You will also have the option of paying in full or by monthly plan (with the final payment in October 2016).

*An additional USD178 per person will be added to your total at the time of booking to cover taxes, port fees and ticketing fees

**Gratuities will be charged to your cabin account at the time of boarding in the amount of USD38.85 per person for standard cabins (Junior Suites and smaller) and USD47.85 per person (for Grand Suites and larger).

We’ll leave you now with the official aftermovie from last year’s instalment of “It’s The Ship”. Enjoy:

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

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#KimJongNam: Airport CCTV Footage Allegedly Shows Attack On North Korean

A security footage allegedly showing the assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, has emerged on YouTube.

The clip shows a man, who is believed to be the victim, walking into the crowded lobby of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). He can be seen looking at flight schedules before moving to a self check-in kiosk. Then, 2 women approach him from opposite directions.

A woman in a white top, who resembles arrested suspect Doan Thi Huong, reaches over his head from behind and covers his face with a cloth. A few seconds later, both women are seen walking away quickly and calmly.

The next scene shows the 46-year-old North Korean seeking help from 2 airport employees at the information counter. The female personnel then takes him to 2 policemen in uniform and he tries to explain the attack using hand gestures. After that, the policemen accompany him to the airport clinic.

According to previous reports, Kim Jong Nam’s attack happened at around 9am on Monday (13th February) as he was catching a 10am flight to Macau. The victim, who had not gone through immigration yet, experienced a mild seizure at the clinic and was rushed to Putrajaya Hospital. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it.

So far, police have arrested 4 people carrying IDs from North Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Deputy national police chief, Noor Rashid Ibrahim, also confirmed that 4 North Korean suspects, who flew out of Malaysia the day Kim Jong Nam died, were on the run.

Sources: NST, The Star, SMH, News.com.au.


Catch Grimes Live At The Bee

Canadian artiste Claire Boucher, better known as Grimes, is a musician and music video director who is famous for her dabbling in experimental music. While she was attending McGill University in Montréal, she became involved with the underground electronic and industrial music scene. In 2010, she released her debut album, “Geidi Primes”. Two years later, “Visions” was released and was immediately hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most impressive albums of the year so far”.

According to Grimes, she would spend weeks barricaded inside a room without food, sleep, or company while working on her music. Sure, it sounds like a rehabilitation of some sort – almost cruel. But for her, it’s all part of the essential process of creating hypnotic weirdo pop.

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There’s no escaping Grimes – melding music genres, blending art forms. Plus, she’s all style with lots of substance to back it up. And on 12th March 2013 (Tuesday), she’ll be gracing the stage at The Bee, Publika for an intimate “Upfront” show.

Venue: The Bee, Publika, Solaris Dutamas

* Tickets are available at The Bee outlets (Jaya One and Publika), Rock Corner, and Bangsar Village 1.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.


Hype’s Now Playing: Tiësto Ft. Jane Zhang – Change Your World (Chinese Version)

As far as music production goes, Tiësto has always been quite a tastemaker. He is, after all, the “swag” of the electronic dance music industry.

Recently, in anticipation of his Budweiser STORM Music Festival gig, the esteemed DJ/producer quickly whipped up a little something special. Tiësto took his “Change Your World” single (that previously appeared on his “Club Life Vol. 4: New York” compilation) and gave it a little Chinese flavour. He enlisted Chinese pop star Jane Zhang to reimagine the track, which originally featured the male vocals of Nashville-based singer/musician Morgan Karr.

Now, in case you don’t know who Jane Zhang is, she’s a pop singer who has made a name for herself in the Chinese music market, having collaborated with the likes of Jacky Cheung and Wang Leehom in the past. More recently, she contributed a song for the soundtrack of American sci-fi action film “Terminator Genisys” with hip hop recording artiste Big Sean, titled “Fighting Shadows.”

In the Chinese version of “Change Your World”, Jane Zhang sings new verses and what sounds like a different chorus, and totally aces it. Proving that she could probably be one of the rare few non-English speaking vocalists who can make a dent in the now highly saturated electronic dance music sphere.

So, do you think that his foray into the Chinese music market is successful? Do you like the track or not so much? Feel free to discuss that in the comments box below!

There’s also a behind-the-scenes clip where both Tiësto as well as Jane Zhang talk about their “Change Your World” collaboration.

The Budweiser STORM Music Festival 2015 in Shanghai is slated to happen on 2nd and 3rd October. Also happening in conjunction with the festival is none other than the world’s most influential and forwardthinking platform for electronic music, IMS China.

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CONTEST: Spook Yourselves Out With Paranormal Activity 4

Just as well, since Halloween is around the corner, we thought it’d be a good time to run an exclusive premiere screening for “Paranormal Activity 4“! Yup, you know the one. Flickering lights, unexplained noises, scary shadows in corners, levitating sleeping people, stuff like that.

It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in.

Thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia, we have 50 pairs of screening tickets for those of you who want to spook yourselves out.

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Bbrr. Here’s what you gotta do to snag ’em tickets:

And hopefully, we wouldn’t have scared ourselves silly by the time we’re done with sieving through your submissions. In any case, we’re looking forward to your stories! Get sharing.

1. Please state your full name, IC number, e-mail address and contact number in your contest entry.

2. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page and a winners list post.

3. Contest is open to those residing in Selangor only.

4. Prizes are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

5. Submissions close on the 18th October 2012 (Thursday).

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


Anger Management = Quitting Twitter?

Earlier this week, it was announced that both Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have quit as “American Idol” judges. It came as a shock to many Idol fans but the shock increased when Nigel Lythgoe (Executive Producer of American Idol) said that he would love to have Charlie Sheen as a judge for next season.

Let’s take a good look at the situation now, shall we?

Charlie Sheen’s (so-called “last gig”) comedy series, “Anger Management” is already recording plummeting ratings. Although notorious Sheen said that he would retire after, things are not looking too good and the show might just be axed prematurely. This is not the first time that he’s losing a gig – the same way he lost his “Two and a Half Men” gig.

As a matter of fact, obvious failure in trying to revive his career after multiple rehab stints has even led to him quitting Twitter just two days ago. His “final” tweet was a photo with a caption that read, “Reach for the stars everyone. dogspeed cadre. c out.”

Uh, we’re not sure what “dogspeed” is – he could’ve meant “godspeed”, right? Was quitting Twitter Charlie Sheen’s way of dealing with anger/failure?

Which begs the question, is American Idol really sure about getting this guy on the show?

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#HarryPotter: A #PottermoreChristmas With Rowling’s New Short Stories

Christmas is the season to be jolly indeed, even in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Pottermores are going to have the most wonderful time of the year as they will be able to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with J.K. Rowling’s new short stories soon!

Now, Rowling’s short stories on Pottermore website are nothing new, as the author has previously posted a new short Harry Potter tale that went on crash the site. Well, that’s because the short tale marked Harry Potter’s first appearance in 7 years. During Halloween this year, Rowling also posted a 5,ooo-word Harry Potter piece on the site, detailing her personal opinions on the character of Dolores Umbridge, a teacher at Hogwarts.

According to Variety, The Telegraph UK is reporting that the famed author of the “Harry Potter” novel series will set to break the internet again by releasing a series of “Harry Potter” short stories.

From December 12th onwards, a new short story will be posted up on Pottermore website every day until Christmas Eve. Thew news came on the heels of the recent announcement regarding Rowling’s script for “Harry Potter” spin-off film, “Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them.”

It was reported that some of the stories will centre around Harry’s nemesis, Draco Malfoy (played by Tom Felton in the film series). Pottermore also teased that Rowling’s new writing will feature some moments from “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince”, with “shiny gold Galleons and even a new potion or two”.

We must say, Harry Potter fans are the luckiest fans in the world. Not only do they get to stay at a Harry Potter-themed hotel in London, they also get to enjoy a fun ride at Harry Potter-themed park in US! In fact, we will even get a Harry Potter spin-off film series in 2016, 2018, and 2020! Now, how can we not be glad to be a Pottermore?


#Malaysia: 3rd Laziest Country In The World, According To Stanford University Study

Oh dear! Apparently, Malaysia is the 3rd laziest country in the world ?

According to a new study conducted by Standford University, Malaysians walk an average of 3,943 steps a day. Sounds plenty enough, right? But guess what – Hong Kongers walk an average of 6,880 steps a day!

The study was conducted using step-counters installed in most smartphones to track the walking activity of about 700,000 people in 46 countries around the world. Scott Delp, a professor who co-led the research, said that “the study is 1,000 times larger than any previous study on human movement.”

Standford researchers also noted that people typically walked a similar amount every day in countries with less obesity. However, there were larger gaps between those who walked a lot and those who walked very little in nations with higher rates of obesity.

“If you think about some people in a country as ‘activity rich’ and others as ‘activity poor’, the size of the gap between them is a strong indicator of obesity levels in that society,” Delp explained.

In our opinion, Kuala Lumpur is not as walkable as cities like Seoul, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. So the result is pretty unfair, don’t you think?

In other news, it was also reported that Malaysia has the highest obesity rate in Southeast Asia, according to Economist Intelligence Unit’s “Tackling Obesity in Asean” report.

What are your thoughts on the study? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

Sources: USA Today, Sin Chew, College Candy / Featured image: NST.

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(UPDATE) #ParisAttacks: France Declares Nation State Of Emergency As Terror Attacks Kill Dozens

French President Francois Hollande has closed its borders and declared a nation state of emergency after at least 40 people were killed in multiple, near simultaneous gun and bomb attacks in Paris on Friday evening.

According to BBC, up to 60 people are being held hostage near the Bataclan arts centre, where at least 15 people were killed.

The gun and bomb attacks appear to have targeted busy restaurants and bars at locations around Paris, with the deadliest attack targeted the Bataclan concert hall.

In an attack near the State de France, at least 3 people are believed to have died from a suicide blast. A BBC reporter said a total of 10 people can be seen lying on the road after multiple attacks hit neighbouring Le Petit Cambodge and Le Carillon restaurants in the 10th district. It’s unclear whether they are dead or seriously injured. An eyewitness also told Liberation newspaper that he has heard at least 100 rounds being fired at La Belle Equipe cafe in the 11th district.

It is believed that up to 6 gunmen are involved in the attacks, with French media reporting higher unofficial death tolls. Paris residents have been advised to stay indoors and military personnel are currently being deployed across Paris.

The map below shows the locations of Paris attacks:

France has been on high alert since satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo‘s headquarters became the target of a deadly terrorist attack in Janauary by Islamic extremists. At the time, a kosher supermarket was attacked as well and the attacks left 20 dead, including the 3 attackers and editor Stéphane Charbonnier.

As for this series of apparently coordinated gun and bomb assault, US security sources believed that an Islamist militant group was behind the carnage. As a founder member of the US-led coalition waging air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq, France remains on high alert as the capital is currently 2 weeks away from a global climate conference that is due to open on 30th November. Dozens of world leaders, including US President Barack Obama, will be gathered at the event.

Following the deadly attacks in Paris, government sources told Reuters that French President Francois Hollande has cancelled his participation to this weekend’s G20 meeting in Turkey. Another source said that Finance Minister Michel Sapin and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who will first go to Vienna for the Syria talks, will attend the G20 meeting instead.

US President Barack Obama spoke of the attack and described it as “an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians”. UK Prime Minister David Cameron said he was shocked and pledged to do “whatever we can to help”.

According to Associated Press, a French police official at Paris City Hall said at least 100 people were killed inside a Paris concert hall and 40 others died in other locations in a coodinated series of terror attacks in and around Paris.

NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley said that French police have reportedly taken control of the concert hall, and 2 attackers have been killed. French media are reporting that the attacks may have targeted at least 7 locations, but it’s unsure whether sites were double counted.


#Malaysia: Mother-Daughter Duo Caught Stealing Watches; Netizens React

Recently, a mother and her young daughter were caught stealing watches from a store in Kedah. The incident was caught on CCTV and has since gone viral on the internet.

According to Facebook user Koo Tan Bo, who uploaded several videos on a public group on Tuesday (4th April), the occurrence took place at Amanjaya Mall in Sungai Petani.

“They asked me to shorten the watch straps. While I was doing it, they quietly stole the watches. You’re a woman, don’t you feel ashamed of yourself?” wrote the contributor.

In one of the the clips, the mother and child appeared to be walking around the store while checking out the various watches on display. After the girl indicated that she wanted the watch in the white box, her mum quietly stole the watch and walked away.

As the duo approached another aisle, the same tactic was used as the young girl can be seen taking the watch from her mum and placing it in her pink plastic bag. Watch:

Upon watching the videos, many netizens have criticised the mother’s actions for showing a poor example to her daughter. “Talk about a bad example. With this kind of mindset – I feel sorry for the kid,” wrote Facebook user Gavin Ng Kok Guan. Another expressed sadness for the child’s future.

“If you can’t afford it, then don’t wear it. Why do you have to stoop so low and resort to stealing? Don’t you feel ashamed of yourself? You will only regret it,” someone else commented.

What are your thoughts after the watching the clips? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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(UPDATE) #WhatsApp: Cross-Platform Messaging Service Takes On Web

Now, you no longer have to drop everything you’re doing and look away from your computer screen to attend to your WhatsApp chats because the popular cross-platform messaging service is taking on one more platform – web. Yup, they’ve made it possible for you to reply your messages via its new web version (read: desktop).

So, the new web client was launched for Google Chrome specifically and Android, but you’d still need your phone to stay connected to the web for it to work. This is because the primary use of the app is still on your phone, and all user messages will still reside on the phone.

If you don’t have Google Chrome, why don’t you have Google Chrome? Do yourself a favour and download it here.

WhatsApp also took to their blog to explain:

Today, for the first time, millions of you will have the ability to use WhatsApp on your web browser. Our web client is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device — this means all of your messages still live on your phone.

To connect your web browser to your WhatsApp client, simply open https://web.whatsapp.com in your Google Chrome browser. You will see a QR code — scan the code inside of WhatsApp, and you’re ready to go. You have now paired WhatsApp on your phone with the WhatsApp web client. Your phone needs to stay connected to the internet for our web client to work, and please make sure to install the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone. Unfortunately for now, we will not be able to provide web client to our iOS users due to Apple platform limitations.

We really hope you find web client useful in your everyday lives.

Useful? That’s an understatement. This is going to do wonders for those of us who spend more time in front of a computer than sleeping.

Right now, WhatApp’s web app is only compatible with Google Chrome in combination with the Android, Windows Phone, or Blackberry version of the mobile app.

The company plans to bring the same experience to iOS, although the timeframe is still unclear.

After what seems like yonks of waiting, WhatsApp Web has finally been made available for iPhone users. iOS peeps, you can now access your WhatsApp messages via Chrome.

How? Head on over to web.whatsapp.com and scan the QR Code using WhatsApp on your iPhone and you’re good to go!


#VarietyInSG: Lee Jong Suk To Visit Singapore On 12th November

Brace yourselves because Lee Jong Suk is coming to our part of the world!

The K-Drama heartthrob will be arriving in Singapore on 12th November for his first ever fan meeting in the country, “2016 Lee Jong Suk Fan Meeting ‘Variety’ In Singapore”.

The South Korean actor, who kickstarted his career as a runway model, has acted in multiple dramas, like SBS’ “High Kick: Revenge Of The Short Legged” and KBS’ “School 2013”. But it was his role in 2013’s “I Can Hear Your Voice” which propelled him to mainstream fame. Since then, the actor has taken on several other high profile dramas, most notably “Doctor Stranger”, “Pinocchio”, and “W – Two Worlds”.

He recently signed with YG Entertainment, and word has it that the star is so exclusive that Yang Hyun Suk himself had to personally manage his schedules. His popularity has also exploded worldwide, and it’s evident in the sales of his South Korean fan meeting tickets, which reportedly sold out in 5 minutes.

Aside from Singapore and South Korea, the lanky leading man is also touring Taiwan and Japan.

Details for his Singaporean fan meeting is as follows:

Cat 1 ticket holders will stand a chance to snap a group photo together with the actor, obtain autography posters, and get their hands on 100 Sound Check Party passes. Tickets will be available via www.megaboxtickets.com.

For more info, visit IME Asia’s official website and Facebook page.

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Online Sellers In Malaysia Will Be Fined For Not Displaying Prices

Are you sick of asking “pm for price” time and time again? You can take comfort in this piece of latest news.

As per New Straits Times, enforcers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism will be taking action against online sellers who fail to provide necessary information when selling services or products.

The ministry’s enforcement director Datuk Mohd Roslan Mahayudin stated that a new rule will be imposed where sellers carrying out business on popular social network sites such as Facebook and Instagram will be required include price products and their contact information. This will help ensure that the buyer’s rights are better safeguard.

“We are fully enforcing this law after having relaxed on this to allow traders to adjust accordingly. We want consumers to be better covered. Their rights must be protected, and they must be able to make informed purchasing decision with details on prices, the products and services, who they are dealing with and hidden charges at their fingertips,” Roslan was quoted as saying.

Roslan added that the authorities will be targeting online sellers that only post messages like “pm for price” or “pm if interested”. “We don’t have issues with sellers who use online marketplaces such as Zalora and Lazada as most of them comply with our law. Our problem is with those using social media to ply their trade. If a person is selling a cat, for example, he must display the price he wants for it. He cannot simply say ‘PM if interested’. Not any more,” he clarified.

Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 law, retailers must now display the following information:

1. The full prices of the goods or services, including the taxes and transportation or other costs
2. Name of the person operating the business or the company and business name
3. Business or company registration number
4. Contact details of the person running the business i.e. e-mail address, telephone number, or address
5. Description of the main characteristics of the product or service
6. Method of accepted payment
7. Estimated delivery time
8. Other terms and conditions

Those who are caught not abiding by the 8 aforementioned requirements could be slapped with a fine up to RM50,000 or a jail term of not more than 3 years, or both. The public are also encouraged to report these sites to the ministry’s enforcement division at 1800-886-800.


#KnifeParty: EDM Duo Quietly Announces New EP, Promises More Information Soon

Australian dance music duo Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, otherwise known as Knife Party, did massively well when they released their studio album, “Abandon Ship” in November last year.

But we haven’t heard much from them since then, which led us to think, “Dudes, what’s happening?!”

2 things: They’ve either been really busy touring multiple stops in Asia and Europe, hence the lack of buzz or studio time for the duo. Or, they’ve been quietly working on some music magic without us knowing. Luckily, it’s the latter.

Knife Party took to Twitter real early this morning (4th June) to announce that no, they haven’t been slacking. In fact, they’ve been busy working on a new EP!

Excuse the silence, we've been busy. New EP info within the next few days :)

— Knife Party (@knifepartyinc) June 3, 2015

Oh, yay! Considering the fact that their 12-track “Abandon Ship” blew our minds, we’re pretty sure that their new material won’t disappoint.

And in their words, more new EP information will be coming to us in the new couple of days so keep checking back with us for updates! For now, we’ll leave you with their epic Ultra Music Festival (UMF) Miami 2015 set.

For more information, visit Knife Party’s website or Facebook page.

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Teen Broke Her Retainer When She Saw Michael B. Jordan Shirtless In Black Panther

Oh snap! Who knew that Michael B. Jordan had such a profound impact on the big screen?

When 18-year-old Sophia Robb recently watched Marvel’s blockbuster “Black Panther”, the movie proved too intense for her when villainous Killmonger, aka Michael B. Jordan, took off his shirt to reveal his super buff body.

The San Francisco teenager could do nothing but clench her teeth in awe. Unfortunately, she clenched it too hard and too tight that her retainer accidentally broke right there while she was seated in the theatres. Like all great internet stories, this insane encounter started as a post on Tumblr.

It was written by none other than Robb’s very own orthodontist (without her knowledge at first, might we add). The blog post soon became viral online and the world took notice. And so did Robb herself. That’s not even the best part because Jordan himself responded to Robb personally.

“One of my patients came in for an emergency visit, because she snapped the wire on her retainer watching the movie, when MBJ took his shirt off she clenched her teeth so f**king hard she snapped it. That is the f**king funniest shit ever to me. This tiny 17-year-old thirsting so goddamn hard she busted steel,” the orthodontist wrote.

Robb was shocked when she saw the screenshot of the post on Twitter. “Wait. That girl is me. That is my orthodontist’s tumblr. This is a post about me? I’m going to kill myself.” she tweeted. The young movie goer also clarified that she in fact 18 years old.

The 31-year-old Hollywood actor not only followed Robb on social media but responded publicly, saying, “@pixyrue since I feel partly responsible for breaking your retainers ??♂ let me know if I can replace them.”

Wait. That girl is me. That is my orthodontist’s tumblr. This is a post about me? I’m going to kill myself https://t.co/ErDqESPrWj

— spoiled little brat (@sophieeopath) March 5, 2018

this is litterally my orthodontist and he's the chillest person i have ever met even though he eXPOSED ME ON THE INTERNET pic.twitter.com/g16PSMJPSC

.@pixyrue since I feel partly responsible for breaking your retainers 🤷🏾♂ let me know if I can replace them 😅

— Michael B. Jordan (@michaelb4jordan) March 6, 2018

Michael B Jordan replied to my DM wow this is the best day of my life

— spoiled little brat (@sophieeopath) March 6, 2018

For those who are still planning to watch “Black Panther”, perhaps refrain from wearing your retainer?

If you have watch it, here are 8 major Easter eggs that you may have missed out in the movie.

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Hype’s Now Playing: BoA – Christmas Paradise

Gone are the days when the radio would only play “Jingle Bells” or other classic Christmas songs during the Christmas season.

Now, tonnes of new Christmas-themed tracks are being released and one of them is “Christmas Paradise”, BoA‘s latest contribution to SM Entertainment‘s special winter project, “Winter Garden“.

It’s been months since BoA has released a new song. Often referred to as the Queen of Korean Pop, the singer made her comeback with the 8th Korean-language studio album titled “Kiss My Lips” earlier in May this year. The self-produced record is her first Korean full-length album since the release of 2012’s “Only One”.

After making us swoon over her vocals in “Kiss My Lips”, the renowned singer aims at getting us into the festive mood with “Christmas Paradise” With her smooth and soothing vocals, the song is bound to get listeners excited about Christmas this Friday.

BoA is not the only one to have contributed a song to “Winter Garden”. Her label mates f(x) and Red Velvet have released new winter singles titled “Wish List” and “Wish Tree” on 15th December and 18th December respectively.

It became clear that SM Entertainment is looking to dominate the music charts with its series of winter projects. TaeTiSeo, the sub-unit group of SM’s Girls’ Generation/SNSD, swept real-time music charts with their newly-released Christmas album, “Dear Santa“. The group’s label mate EXO also topped the music charts with the release of their winter special album titled “Sing For You”.

Listen to BoA’s “Christmas Paradise” below:

For more information about “Winter Garden”, visit SM Entertainment’s official Facebook page.


JBJ’s Jin Longguo To Hold 1st Fan Meet In Kuala Lumpur This December

Any fans of Jin Longguo (金龍國) out there? The Chinese singer, who’s also goes by his Korean name Kim Yong-guk (김용국), is best known for being part of the South Korean fan project group JBJ.

It’s just been announced that the 22-year-old K-pop star will be holding his 1st fan meeting in Kuala Lumpur later in December. He’s expected to perform songs from recently-released EP, “Friday n Night”.

For the uninitiated, Jin Longguo first made his debut on the Korean variety show, “Produce 101” Season 2 and came in at 21st on the 10th episode. Signed under Choon Entertainment, he’s also a member of duo Longguo & Shihyun. According to Kprofiles, Longguo’s nicknames are “Kol-guk” and “Yong-ta-mong”.

The site also states that the Chinese K-pop star is able to converse in English. For fans planning on gifting him with presents, here are some tips: his favourite colour is green, he loves cats (as evident by his Instagram posts and account handle) and enjoys gaming.

Organised by GTS Marketing and I Creative Event, the details to Longguo’s 1st fan meeting in Malaysia are as follows:

Tickets will on sale starting 12pm on 10th November at Sungei Wang Plaza. Alternative, you can also refer to ticket2U.


5 Things To Know Before Watching “Kingdom: Ashin of the North”

“Kingdom: Ashin of the North” (킹덤: 아신전), a special episode from the “Kingdom” series universe, is coming soon! The special episode will show the beginning of everything in the popular series as it dives into Ashin’s story and the origins of the resurrection plant.

Whether you’ve watched the first two seasons or not, you can start your journey through “Kingdom: Ashin of the North”. If you have seen the first two seasons and need a refresher on what to expect, check out the details below!

“Kingdom: Ashin of the North” is where everything begins. The zombie plague that spreads in the first season takes place in the southern region Dongnae. However, the origin of the resurrection plant begins in the northern region. The northern border close to the Pajeowi tribe and the Seongjeoyains is where the action will take place. Pyesa-gun, a place where entrance is forbidden for 100 years, is where young Ashin discovers the resurrection plant.

The resurrection plant, which we learn about in the first two seasons, is a rare purple flower that can resurrect the dead. Unfortunately, someone who is resurrected through the plant becomes a bloodthirsty zombie. The plant has white eggs which hatch into parasitic worms when ingested. The worms infect the brain and turn the person into a monster.

Prior to the zombie problem, the kingdom of Joseon faced various issues with its neighbors. One area of concern is the northern region where Jurchens have consolidated into a powerful group called the Pajeowi tribe. Joseon keeps an eye on the tribe by using another group of Jurchens called the Seongjeoyains to spy on them. The Seongjeoyains are Jurchens who have lived in Joseon lands for over a 100 years.

The story will begin with young Ashin (Kim Si-a)’s life in her Seongjeoyain village. Her father is the head of their village and her mother is bedridden. Desperate to cure her ill mother, Ashin ventures deep into the forbidden area in search of something to help. She comes across the resurrection plant, but she experiences a great tragedy. As a result, adult Ashin (Gianna Jun Ji Hyun) is intent on getting revenge.

Besides the adult Ashin we see at the end of the second season, the special episode also includes Min Chi-rok (Park Byung-eun) who was the Head of the Royal Commandery in season 2. Some new important characters include Ashin’s father Tahab (Kim Roi-ha) who is the head of their Seongjeoyain village and Aidagan (Koo Kyo-hwan) who is the Pajeowi tribe leader.

Now that you’ve checked out this overview, you’re ready to enjoy all of Kingdom. Don’t miss out when “Kingdom: Ashin of the North” is released on 23rd July on Netflix!

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(UPDATE) #DWP15: First Phase Line-Up For Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2015

It’s truly a time for festival announcements in the region.

Since its inception in 2008, the annual Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) has been dancing its way into the hearts of partygoers from not only Indonesia but also from around the globe. The festival experience by Ismaya Live features impressive International and Indonesia’s best electronic artists/DJs and VJs in one-of-a-kind dramatic décor, completed with the best quality production of sound and lighting, surrounded by a massive epic crowd.

DWP features high energy music across several genres such as:

The first phase of artistes slated to play at the upcoming DWP 2015 aka #DWP15 has been announced. From Major Lazer to Porter Robinson, as well as Axwell ^ Ingrosso and Tiesto, this year’s event could just be Ismaya Live’s biggest yet! Oh, and this is just 1/3 of the total international line-up that they’ll be bringing to the fest ;)

Venue: Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Jalan Kawasan PRJ Kemayoran, Kemayoran, Jakarta 10620

Are you ready for more DWP 2015 acts? Trust us when we say that this will leave you gobsmacked and spoilt for choice!

We’ll leave you now with the official aftermovie for last year’s DWP. Enjoy ;)

In case you missed it, the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) organiser Ismaya Live just added a couple of names to what we all thought was the final line-up. But we shouldn’t be all that shocked because what is Ismaya Live or DWP without a few surprises, eh?

And for easier viewing, check out DWP’s full lineup poster below. Yes, you may gawk, if you’d like:

For more information, hit up their website here / Featured image from DWP’s Facebook page.


Have A Very Merry Perri Christmas

Aww. We remember that one time when she was here just like it was yesterday. And today, we hear that the natural-born-talent Christina Perri has announced details of her upcoming holiday EP, “A Very Merry Perri Christmas”.

“A Very Merry Perri Christmas” pairs an all-new seasonal staple, “Something About December,” alongside unique renditions of such Yuletide favorites as The Carpenters’ “Merry Christmas Darling” and Charles Brown’s “Please Come Home For Christmas”.

Produced by multiple Grammy award winner David Hodges (Evanescence, Kelly Clarkson), the six-track collection is further highlighted by a magical new take on the John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band classic, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”, featuring choral contributions from such diverse artists as Michelle Branch, LP, Bushwalla, and Boys Like Girls’ Martin Johnson. Ah, but don’t let us babble on and on – check out the complete tracklisting for the much anticipated EP:

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“I’ve wanted to make ‘A Very Merry Perri Christmas my whole life! Christmas is so big in my family, and I’ve been singing these songs since I was three years old. This EP is a collection of my all-time favorite Christmas songs, plus one original, ‘Something About December’ which my brother and I wrote about finding Christmas wherever you are in the world, because it lives in your heart”, Christina said of this brand new release. Aww!

An exclusive bundle of “A Very Merry Perri Christmas” will be available at her website.

For more information, hit up her Facebook page or her Twitter account.

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#SuJu: Highlight Medley For Comeback Album Released; “Devil” MV To Be Rated 19+

Super Junior (SuJu) are either going to be devilishly wicked or devilishly hot in their upcoming comeback because it was reported that the music video for “Devil”, the title track of their upcoming album, will be rated 19+.

The Korean idol boy group will be making a comeback with a special album to commemorate the 10th anniversary since their debut.

Fans of SM Entertainment artistes are in for a treat as SuJu’s comeback comes after their label mates, Girls’ Generation, dropped their latest full studio album titled “Party“.

Their comeback was also highly anticipated by ELFs (as fans of SuJu are lovingly known) because the special album is also said to be a way for them to express their gratitude for the friendship between the members and the love that their fans have shown them.

On 11th July (Saturday), fans were able to witness the group performing “Devil” and some other tracks from the upcoming album for the first time at their “Super Show 6” encore concert.

Before they wrapped up the show, leader Leeteuk revealed:

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

The album will consist of 10 songs, including various tracks from their sub-units such as Super Junior K.R.Y, Super Junior-T, and Super Junior-M.

In anticipation of their comeback, SM Entertainment has released a teaser as well as the highlight medley of the album. The highlight medley is accompanied in the video with the teaser images for each of the members.

“Devil” will officially be released on 16th July (Thursday) at midnight. Titled “Super Junior devils’ dinner”, a live broadcast with the boys will be held through Naver Starcast at 9 pm on 15th July (Wednesday).

For more information, visit Super Junior’s Facebook page.


#YGEntertainment: Rookie Girl Group To Debut Before September?

It seems like YG Entertainment will be adding another girl group to their existing idol groups roster.

South Korean media outlet Star News reported that the entertainment powerhouse has plans to debut the new girl group this summer, ideally before September.

According to Star News, a prominent source from YG Entertainment revealed:

YG’s new girl group is aiming for a summer debut, before September. This girl group consists of talented members who have all trained for a minimum of 3 years.

Of course, CEO Yang Hyun Suk is known to be a perfectionist when it comes to music, and he is regularly checking up on them. So their debut plans may change, but as of now, it is highly likely that they will debut this summer. CEO Yang wants this girl group to win the best female artist award at the end-of-the-year award ceremonies, along with iKON’s best male artist awards.

(The girl group will be) completely different from anything in the Korean music scene until now.

Kim Jennie and Kim Ji Soo, both of whom have been featured in G-Dragon‘s tracks, are said to be confirmed as members of the unnamed girl group. However, “K-pop Star 3” finalist Jang Hanna, who was recently featured in Jinusean’s comeback track after the 11-year hiatus, will not be in the final line-up because the CEO has plans for her to debut as a solo artiste.

This is not the first time that YG Entertainment has issued information to the media regarding the new girl group.

In 2012, a video titled “Future 2NE1 (4 years later)” was uploaded by the company on YouTube, fueling speculations that the girl group will be modelled after 2NE1 and will debut in the same year. He also released a press statement stating:

Everything about the new girl group that we’ve prepared for so long will be revealed on 15th January.

Then in 2013, Yang Hyun Suk said that the girl group will be in debuting the girl groups members one-by-one starting from October.

From October, we will be debuting 1 or 2 members at a time to see whether they are apt for the public. (…) In a nutshell, each member makes a debut first, and then they will come together to form a group.

In 2014, rumours emerged that the girl group will be named “Pink Punk” and the members were in their final stages for their grand debut. Sources reported that the group will make their debut in November.

However, all the dates came and passed without any updates from YG Entertainment. Hopefully, this time around, the report will turn out to be true.

YG Entertainment is also preparing for iKON‘s debut, followed by Lee Hi, Akdong Musician, and Epik High‘s comebacks. Jinusean is currently promoting with “Tell Me One More Time” while BIGBANG is promoting with their double title tracks,”Loser” and “Bae Bae“.

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Pepsi Holds First-Ever Augmented Reality Concert In Malaysia

Pepsi is breaking new grounds again by transforming Malaysia’s music experience with its first-ever Augmented Reality (AR) Concert in the country, starting from 16th April 2021, exclusively for Pepsi fans.

Senior Marketing Director APAC of PepsiCo, Salman Butt, stated, “At PepsiCo, music is a key way for us to connect with our fans, and we know that music lovers in Malaysia have been missing the concert experience for over a year due to the pandemic.”

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Voted as the most popular female artist (Artis Top Top Meletop Wanita) in the Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2020 by music fans, Siti Nordiana headed the concert that provides fans the chance to watch her perform her latest song while also showcasing the talents of freestyle footballer Aidil, dancer Bell, and singer Syafeek.

During the #PepsiBoldTalent audition challenge, the three talents have shone and stood out in a pool of more than 3,000 audition videos. The trio’s entries pulled in the highest number of engagements, resulting in them claiming victory in the #PepsiBoldTalent competition.

The talented young talents are passionate about improving their talents and showcasing their love for performance with fans in order to help them dream big for the future. You have the talented 22-year-old self-taught dancer Bell, who’s been dancing for three years in hopes of using the exposure to emulate the success of her performance heroes.

Additionally, there’s the freestyle football talent Aidil, who wishes to raise awareness of freestyle football. Interestingly enough, the 22-year-old is also a professional graphic designer but has been freestyling football for about eight years. Aidil hones his talents by practicing more than seven hours a day during weekends.

Plus, the concert also features singer Syafeek, who found his talent while studying engineering in France. Syafeek hopes this exposure will contribute to greater success for himself as a singer. He’s also performed at corporate functions and partook in singing competitions since 2012. Furthermore, he’s won the i-SiNG World competition in Paris in 2018. If you’re looking for more content of these three wonderful talents, head on to their TikTok accounts as follows:

Jennifer Lee, the Beverage Marketing Lead of PepsiCo, mentioned that Malaysia’s first Augmented Reality Concert, “highlights the best of our local talents and opens up a new avenue for Malaysians to express themselves and achieve their dreams, reflecting Pepsi’s aim of championing the bold and brave generation of today, and continuing to bring excitement and new experiences to consumers in Malaysia.”

If you’re both a fan of music and a lover of Pepsi Black Raspberry flavour, Pepsi brings you Malaysia’s first Augmented Reality Concert for you to experience anywhere and anytime, starting from 16th April 2021 to 16th May 2021. Want to start watching now, then follow these easy steps:

For more information, do visit Pepsi Malaysia’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.


Concert Review: Anne-Marie Sets Alarm On Fire With Debut Malaysian Show

Fans of British-born rising pop star Anne-Marie gathered at KL Live on Monday evening to sing and dance their hearts out to her signature upbeat songs. The concert, titled “Anne Marie Live in Malaysia 2019” was organised by Lazada, in partnership with Warner Music Malaysia.

It was announced last May that Anne-Marie will be performing in KL for the very first time; leaving the fans to be very excited and expecting to have tons of fun while enjoying her performance LIVE.

The crowd has gathered as early as 5pm in the evening in front of the KL Live entrance. As
soon as the gate started to open at 8pm, things started to heat up as the crowd started to
make their way in to secure a good position in order to get a better view of their favourite singer performing.

After few moments, Anne-Marie appeared on stage greeting the fans “Apa khabar?”, wearing a black top beneath a bright yellow shirt layered with an oversized jacket with a
pair of black pants and boots. She then kicked off the stage with a powerful performance of “Ciao Adios” and followed with “Cry” and “Alarm”.

Hardcore fans of Anne-Marie went bananas over her energetic performance and started
to sing and dance along with her. Aside from that, the pop singer also showed off her skills in speaking Malay by showing love and gratitude for them with “Terima kasih” (thank you), before proceeding with her next song “Do It Right”, complete with her passionate dancing that drove the fans crazy that night.

Prior to her performance of “Bad Girlfriend” that night, Anne-Marie stated that most of
her songs in her 2018 debut album, “Speak Your Mind”, centers on the theme of bad
relationships. But for her next energetic performance, she took on the role of the “Bad Girlfriend” herself.

And just when we thought Anne-Marie was running out of energy, she took it up another notch by wowing the crowd with “Heavy”. It was heartwarming to witness the pop star waving at every single crowd in the entire room.

The song “Perfect”, which talks about self love and feeling better about oneself, felt personal. After “Perfect”, she dived straight into “Can I Get Your Number”. We were entertained while watching her cheekily interacting with her band members about getting their numbers. “Let Me Live”, a collaboration project between the singer
with Rudimental and Major Lazer and also Nigerian singer Mr Eazi, was another highlight.

So what did she think of our country? The 28-year-old songstress expressed her love for Malaysian food by saying “Saya Suka Makanan Malaysia” (I Love Malaysian Food), while jokingly considered for another stay in the country because of the food.

When “Trigger” came on, she got the crowd to participate by asking them to show
off a gun sign using their hands as if their pulling a trigger, as the lyrics said. She then
showed yet another powerful performance of the song “Don’t Leave Me Alone”, a
collaboration project with French DJ David Guetta.

After a series of powerful and energetic performance, the tempo started to slow down
during the performance of her song “Then”. Her soulful vocals was evident throughout the venue. The number also featured a special guitar riff in the middle of the performance.

The mood started to increase again during the performance of hit songs “Rockabye”
and “2002”. During the beginning of “Rockabye”, fans sang their hearts out to
the first part of the song up until the chorus with no music on. Anne-Marie even joked that the crowd sounded better than her.

Right before her last song, she thanked fans for having her here and even made a promise to the fans that she will return to Malaysia again. Audiences cheered even louder when the singer changed her top a jersey shirt with our very own “Harimau Malaya” printed on it. She then closed the show with one last energetic performance of “FRIENDS”.

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There was no doubt that Anne-Marie gave her 100% in her performances during that night. Fans felt her energetic and passionate charisma during each number on stage. If anything, this concert made us love her even more!

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(UPDATE) Tim Burton’s #BigEyes: New Stills Featuring Amy Adams & Christoph Waltz

Following the success of the biopic on American screenwriter Ed Wood, Tim Burton has once again jumped onto the biopic bandwagon as he will be releasing a new biopic ,”Big Eyes”, during Christmas this year.

Two official stills of the film have been released, featuring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz as the American husband-and-wife team Margaret and Walter Keane.

“American Hustle” star Amy Adams is noticeably sporting the 50s platinum blonde hairdo to portray the painter Margaret Keane, who is known for drawing the over sized, doe-eyed children in her artworks.

In the movie, her artworks become the art-world sensation. Following which, Margaret’s husband Walter Keane snags the national celebrity status instead because he convinces Margaret that only a man could sell the artworks at a higher than price than a woman. Walter also insists on telling the world that he was the one who did the paintings after he added his own signature to the bottom of Margaret’s paintings.

Margaret’s husband Walter Keane is portrayed by the Austrian actor Christoph Waltz, who previously starred in the critically acclaimed war film, “Inglorious Basterds”. His supporting role has landed him several awards including an Academy Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and so on.

Through this film, both Adams and Waltz will be recreating the scenario set in the 50s, in which the Walter and Margaret Keane get into a legal battle to prove who’s the actual painter of drawings. In the end, Margaret would win the legal battle and continues to paint at the age of 87 in San Francisco.

“Margaret really believed that as a woman, people would not buy her art,” said Adams, who has previously taken the time to visit the painter herself. The actress learned the handling of the brush and paint from Margaret as well but she said she’d never “mastered it like Margaret has”.

The film is slated for a release on 25th of December this year, same day as Disney’s “Into the Woods”. Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz and Krysten Ritter are some of the cast that have been confirmed for the film. Amy Adams will also be reprising her role as Superman’s love interest, Lois Lane, in the upcoming Warner Bros’ film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”

The trailer for Tim Burton’s “Big Eyes” has been released! Check out some of the things you can expect from the film in the trailer below:


Girls’ Generation Celebrates 10th Debut Anniversary With “Holiday” & “All Night”

After much anticipation and teasing, Girls’ Generation (소녀시대) has finally released their long-awaited studio album, “Holiday Night”. And that’s not all, SM Entertainment has also dropped the music videos for their double title songs – “Holiday” and “All Night” – to celebrate the group’s 10th debut anniversary.

This marks the group’s first release since “Lion Heart” in 2015.

Meanwhile, “All Night” is a party anthem that was written by SM producer Kenzie (real name Kim Yeon Jung), who penned Girls’ Generation’s debut single “Into the New World” and other hits such as “Oh!”. It sings about falling in love on a summer night’s party.

The music video (above) for the upbeat dance track sees the group enjoying themselves at a club. It also features each member detailing their journey in Girls’ Generation.

Meanwhile, the clip for “Holiday” shows the members, who are dressed in cute and colourful outfits, dancing cheerily against various backdrops. The track was written by member Seohyun and is described as a fresh summer track that highlights the group’s energetic vocals.

Watch the music video for “Holiday” below:

The physical album for “Holiday Night” will be released on 7th August. It consists of 10 tracks in various genres including “It’s You”, “FAN”, “Sweet Talk”, “Only You”, “Light Up To Sky”, “Love Is Bitter”, as well as “Girls Are Back”.

Psst, the digital album is currently available on Spotify. You’re welcome ;)

For more info, hit up the group’s Facebook page and Twitter.

Source: Girls’ Generation’s Facebook page.

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#Jipangi: The Seoul Cane Ice Cream Trend Is Coming To Malaysia

If you’re going to have Jipangi ice cream, you might want to think twice. Watching people try to eat this ice cream may just get a little awkward. But why, you ask?

Well, because the ice cream cone is designed to look like this:

From honey comb ice cream (Milkcow) to bingsu (Caffe Bene & Dal.komm Coffee) to bakery-cafes (Tous Les Jours & Paris Baguette), the latest Korean food trend that will be brought into Malaysia is the ice cream in a cane-shaped puffed corn.

It is unclear whether the shape is intentional or not, but it sure hasn’t stopped people from taking pictures with it – some in very inappropriate manners. Originating from Insa-dong in Korea, the ice cream draws locals and tourists alike every day because of its shape. While the shape is its main selling point, the ice cream has gotten rave review from the visitors because the cone made of corn flour.

Don’t be fooled by its looks though, because the cane is actually a Korean traditional corn snack called “Jipangyi”. The concept is said to be similar to pop corn, only without butter or caramel on it.

The shops have only started selling it recently because the cane has a hollow shell, allowing the soft serve ice cream to be pumped into the cone from both ends.

Living up to the Korean food trend, a new dessert cafe called “Jipangi” is set to bring the cane-shaped ice cream to Malaysia soon!

According to Jipangi, the cones they use are made from pure corn, traditionally roasted in a Korean recipe. The brand further revealed that the corn is sourced from the highest quality farm in the US and the cone will be a healthier and tastier alternative for ice cream lovers compared to the conventional sugar coated cone.

Jipangi will be the first dessert cafe to sell the cane-shaped ice cream in Malaysia. The brand is set to open its store at Sunway Pyramid in December but no specific date has been announced yet.

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


iQIYI Malaysia Apologises Over Embarrassing “Anak Malaysia” Poster

Beijing-based streaming site iQIYI caused quite a stir recently over an embarrassing promotional poster which went viral on social media.

For those curious, the poster went up last week as part of their “Anak Malaysia” campaign which showcases local TV shows and movies featuring our homegrown talents on its platform, in conjunction with Malaysia Day this Wednesday (16th September).

Anal Malaysia? What? 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FkXFhfyZ4t

— sadiqasyraf (@sadiqasyraf) September 12, 2020

When you’re patriotic but also gay 😳 pic.twitter.com/UtCWfElODK

— Afiq Deen (@AfiqDeen) September 12, 2020

However, many netizens (especially on Twitter) pointed out that the “Anak Malaysia” logo looked like a different word instead. In particular, some argued that the tagline was widely misinterpreted as “Anal Malaysia” and not “Anak Malaysia” (Child of Malaysia)!

After facing immense backlash among Malaysians, the Chinese company has since apologised for sparking fury among locals over the design of the poster. They took to their official social media pages by posting a light-hearted statement to clear the air on the issue. The statement opened, “Hey everyone, we saw your reactions on our campaign logo. We wanted to confirm that it’s ‘Anak Malaysia’ and nothing else!

They added, “We’re sorry if our logo design created any confusion. Next time we will check (the errors) at least 50 times a day okay. We did not intend to offend any parties,” they further clarified in the post. In the statement, iQIYI also cheekily reminded others not to misread the caption out loud “in front of the kids”.

The poster is no longer available on the company’s official social media accounts and website at the time of writing (Monday, 14th September).

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(Video) TikToker Shares How You Can Scan & Sign Documents Using iPhone

Many documents require our signature for verification purposes but it’s not always convenient when it’s a digital document. Have you ever gone through the trouble of printing a file, signing it, scanning the signed file, and then submit it back to the sender? We know we have.

Not everyone can afford a tablet where you can easily sign a document with a stylus pen. But don’t fret as there’s actually an easier way for smartphone users to sign their documents. For those who own an iPhone, this man has shared his knowledge on how to make your life a little bit easier.

Scan & Signed document directly from your iPhone. Scan dan signed terus dokumen penting anda di iPhone sahaja. Mudah cepat dan pantas Jom ikut tutorial Cara untuk Scan dan Signed document from iPhone #tutorialiphone #tipsiphone #scanner #signature #notesiphone

Content creator @firdzibrahim recently posted a video on TikTok where he shared a simple step-by-step guide to his followers on how to scan and sign a document using only an iPhone. In the tutorial above, the tech-savvy explained in full detail while demonstrating the process.

As referred to in the video, here’s all you need to do:

The video managed to gain nearly 25k views, and 700 likes at the time of writing. Netizens responded to the viral post thanking Firdz for the helpful tutorial. Unfortunately, the tech influencer has yet to provide the same tutorial for smartphones running on the Android operating system.

Perhaps with enough requests from netizens, he’ll do another guide video for Android phone users. Did you find his tutorial helpful?


Gotye: Making Mirrors Then Making Hits

We’ll be honest – we watched the video for “Easy Way Out” first before we even touched the album. At the same time, we’re not sorry or the least bit embarrassed because it was the song that made us pick up the album.

Belgian-Australian multi-instrumental musician and singer-songwriter Wouter “Wally” De Backer aka Gotye has a lot to brag about. His “Somebody That I Used To Know” gained a crazy amount of airplay and over 290,000,000 YouTube video views since it was released. To say that it was a smash hit would be a sore understatement. But we refuse to admit that that’s the song that caught our attention in the first place.

(It was easy to ignore repeated plays on the radio)

“Easy Way Out” did it for us. Seriously, just check out the trippy video:

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Gotye (pronounced “goat-ee-ay”) released his album, “Making Mirrors” in 2001. It wasn’t his first album, but it was the cincher that made him achieve international success. We’re not sure how to place a genre on the album, having heard it a few times. It’s safe to say that it sits somewhere between alternative and hipster.

As a matter of fact, songs like “State Of The Art” is especially refreshing coming from an artiste like him. Some say it’s his attempt at an electronic songs (it comes complete with a fixed beat and obviously auto-tuned voice) but we like how it stands out from the rest of the songs.

Other songs also kept us going, proving that he’s no “one hit wonder”. We loved “I Feel Better” because it has an old school feel to it. Classic-sounding, if not groovy:

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The entire compilation of songs on “Making Mirrors” is perfect for a road trip – you know, the type that will accompany you on long drives, the type that will make you sing along shamelessly in a traffic jam while ducking weird looks from drivers around you. Hey, don’t judge!

Dare we say it’s worth picking up from the nearest music store? Go for it!

For more information, hit up Gotye’s Facebook page. To check out his music, head on over to his YouTube channel.

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