Fitness First & Celebrity Fitness Are Having Free Live Group Exercises

Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness have some good news to share to all you gym freaks out there!

Motivation may be hard to come by during this Covid-19 pandemic, but these gym centres are offering an encouraging incentive to slay your workouts while you stay safely at home.

Sure, YouTube videos are accessible at any time, but many of us still prefer a shared experience that can only be provided in workout classes. Under the Evolution Wellness Group, FIRE Fitness, Celebrity Fitness Indonesia, Fitness First Singapore and Fitness First Thailand have curated a 1-week schedule worth of free live workout classes that you can take part in.

From now till 19th April (Sunday), there are various types of fitness workouts ranging from yoga and core exercises, to body combat and dance classes available. There are sessions  throughout the day (morning, noon, evening and at night) either on Facebook Live, Instagram Live or YouTube, so take your pick according to your preference.

You may also invite your friends to join in since it’s absolutely free! Check out the full schedule below:

2. Celebrity Fitness Indonesia: Facebook/ Instagram

3. Fitness First Singapore: Facebook/ Instagram

4. Fitness First Thailand: Facebook/ YouTube

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Aaron Kwok To Hold 2-Day Concert In Malaysia; Ticketing Details & Seating Plan Unveiled

Aaron Kwok (郭富城) is finally returning to Malaysia to perform for fans! It’s been a long time coming, but hey, better late than never right? After some teasers online, it’s now been officially confirmed that the Hong Kong superstar will be bring his “Amazing Kode World Tour” to our home soil in 3 months time.

Set to take place on 24th and 25th June, Aaron Kwok will be holding a 2-day concert in Resorts World Genting. After launching his world tour abroad, the singer is ready to bring his entourage to different parts of Asia. “I hope to see everyone at different sites, to share my new performance process and elaborate stage costumes,” he was quoted as saying.

For this upcoming concert, fans can expect to be entertained with his signature classic dance songs such as “I Love You Forever”, “Love’s Calling”, “Generation Next”, “Crazy City”, “Para Para Sakura”, with brand new visual effects to elevate his show. “The stage is always a place full of creativity and dreams, and my team and I will continue to present the most exciting dance sequences and never stop!” said Aaron.

Brought to you by Jazzy Group, the details to “Aaron Kwok Amazing Kode World Tour live in Malaysia 2023” are as follows:

Concert tickets will go on sale on 27th March from 10am onwards, via rwgenting.com and ticketcharge.com.my.


Exclusive: Years & Years Talks Palo Santo, Weddings & Why Olly Cried

“Thirsty Bish”, “Sensual Cosmic”, and “Sex Robots” – favourite porno or album in 2 words? Years & Years posted this question to the fans last week while they were in Singapore.

Turns out, lead vocalist Olly Alexander, bassist Mikey Goldsworthy and keyboardist Emre Türkmen were asked to describe their album in 2 words. It would have made sense even if the trio was asked the former.

Thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia, we had the chance to sit down for a chat with these talented lads about their latest album, “Palo Santo”.

During our session, Olly shared about his experience writing with established songwriters and meeting Rihanna. Years & Years also highlighted their favourite track on their latest album and suggested a list of their songs that would be perfect for a wedding event.

The visual to the “Sanctify” music video is so captivating. How did that came about? Which was your favourite scene to shoot?

Olly: I actually found shooting the music video very hard because we only had 1 day to do it all. The bit where I dance in front of all the androids – we just had such a short amount of time and I only learned the dance routine the day before. I was really nervous with all these people watching me and I struggled to do it. But after we finished filming it, I watched 1 of the takes back and I was so happy with the way it looked and I cried.

“Hallelujah” is a track you co-wrote with Julia Michaels. What was that process like?

Olly: With “Hallelujah”, I was in LA with Greg Kurstin, who we’ve worked with before. And Greg has also worked with Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels, so they already knew each other and I’m meeting them for the first time but they’re just really lovely people. They put you at ease.

I basically just said “I wanna write a song about going to the club to dance and forgetting all your worries”. What I learned from Julia especially is how she has this way of hearing hooks that are very simple. Anything can be a hook so long as you hone it on the rhythm of the phrase. “Hallelujah” is very rhythmic because that’s what she does and does it really well, and I wanted to bring a bit of Michael Jackson vibe to it.

“Hypnotised” is one of my favourite tracks on the album because the melody is haunting yet the lyrics are hopeful. What was the inspiration behind that song?

Olly: I was reflecting on previous relationships and people in my life with quite a lot of anger because I was frustrated with exes and I had angry energy inside of me. So then, I wanted to write something that felt more hopeful cause I want to fall in love again one day. You know, that feeling of meeting someone and you just fall for them.

I wanted to write a song about that and it came about in an interesting way because Baz Luhrmann who directed the commercial wanted a brand new song and he asked me to write about anything basically. Usually I write songs about my experiences and this allowed me to be a bit more creative and imaginative about falling in love.

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Olly, you recently gave Rihanna & Katy Perry a physical vinyl copy of “Palo Santo”. Did you get their feedback?

Emre: Imagine if Riri did a reaction video on YouTube…

Do each of y’all have a personal favourite song on this album?

Mikey: It can change depending on mood and sometimes playing live I get a different aspect of it. “Palo Santo”, for me, I loved hearing it on the record but playing it live I get a lot of the feels.

Olly: Yeah, I always get chills when we do it live.

Mikey: The crowd mesmerises it and it’s a good one to play.

If you could play 1 song from this album at your wedding, which one would it be?

Mikey: At a wedding? (laughs) Emre’s would be “If You’re Over Me”.

Emre: You already played at my wedding, remember? I said “played” – more like murdered “Memo” (from “Communion”).

Olly: And “King”. We did “King” as well.

Emre: What would you play at your wedding? “Hallelujah”? I could see some uncles dancing to that.

Olly: Well, yeah. If you don’t think too much about the lyrics. Or “Hypnotised” maybe? It’s a bit sad but romantic.

Emre: Ah, it could be the first (slow) dance.

Out of curiosity, how do you decide what goes to the main track list and how many fits into the bonus tracks?

Olly: It seemed obvious that the 11 main tracks on the album fitted together and then “Howl”, “Don’t Panic”, “Up in Flames”, – we really loved those songs but they felt slightly different somehow to the rest of the album.

Cause I like to geek out when I notice that an album has bonus tracks. Like, oh what’s this additional treasure…

Olly: Yeah exactly! Bonus tracks can be like what you said, little treasures.

Ultimately, what do you want fans to take away from this record?

Olly: I just hope it inspires somebody to feel something. Because that’s what music is to me, it inspires me.

Emre: Confidence and joy are the 2 things. It’s a confident record – I think we often use the words emancipation and liberation, I think it’s a more mature record. But essentially, just enjoyment.

Mikey: Maybe listen to it before you out, then you’ll be more confident ;)

Feel free to also check out 10 fun facts about Years & Years’ sophomore album, “Palo Santo”. While you’re at it, listen to the band’s awesome record here.

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“Do You Believe In Fairytales?”

What were you doing on 29th April 2011? Chances are, like the rest of the world, you were sighing over the grandiose wedding of dashing Prince William to stylish Kate Middleton:

But what happens beyond happily ever after?

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Follow the world’s most famous young royals from their dream honeymoon to the start of their official duties as the Duke and Duchess of Wales.

Witness how “Waity Katie” handled the transition from commoner to style icon and paparazzi princess, facing a slew of pregnancy and weight rumors with grace; and relive the fairytale all over again with this royally romantic “E! Entertainment Special“.

Catch the happily ever after story of Kate and William tonight at 9pm on E! Entertainment (Astro Channel 712).


Retro But Futuristic, The Snazzy Tissot Sideral Gets Time On Your Side

Introducing the Tissot Sideral, a bold reinterpretation of the iconic 1970s Sideral S watch.

This eye-catching timepiece masterfully combines state-of-the-art materials with a vintage aesthetic that’s vibrant, sporty, and fashionable. Tissot’s rich heritage of crafting remarkable watches lives on in the Sideral, making it the perfect accessory for those who embrace a fun, adventurous lifestyle and wish to infuse a touch of retro charm into their wardrobe.

The Tissot Sideral is more than just a watch; it’s an emblematic timepiece with a rich history dating back to 1971. As a member of the Sideral family, launched in 1969, the original Sideral was the world’s first fiberglass watch, featuring a lightweight yet robust design. This ground-breaking watch gained acclaim from sports enthusiasts and trendsetters alike. In 1971, the Sideral S debuted, featuring the iconic yellow rubber strap and its innovative fastening system -signature elements of the Sideral family. Initially introduced on a Sideral watch in 1969, the strap’s popularity soon led to its incorporation into the Sideral S model.

When updating the Sideral for the modern era, Tissot remained committed to preserving the watch’s heritage and spirit. The original Sideral embodied innovation, adventure, and the excitement of the unknown. To recapture these qualities, Tissot chose forged carbon for the case, a material that parallels the lightweight, innovative, and resilient nature of fiberglass 60 years ago. By merging state-of-the-art materials with the Sideral’s vintage appeal, Tissot has crafted a timeless yet forward-looking masterpiece that pays tribute to its remarkable past.

The Tissot Sideral now comes in three striking colours – Yellow, Red, and Blue – and features the distinct perforated rubber strap and innovative bracelet fastening system, a unique touch that sets it apart from the traditional buckle. This inventive fastening system, initially introduced in the 1970s, reflects Tissot’s dedication to creative design, making the Sideral a true conversation starter. Tissot has also expanded the accessory options, offering green, orange, and black straps for those who prefer a more subdued look.

The Tissot Sideral features a forged carbon case and a Black PVD unidirectional bezel with diver and regatta graduation, creating a unique and eye-catching look. The dial showcases multi-coloured luminescent animation and a regatta countdown gauge design in green and red, capturing the retro 70s aesthetic and adding to its style and spirit. With water resistance up to 30 bar (300m), the Sideral is a versatile accessory for various outdoor activities and events.

Equipped with the Powermatic 80 Nivachron movement and a new Tissot skeletonised rotor, the Tissot Sideral exhibits both reliability and visual appeal. The movement exemplifies Tissot’s dedication to precision and dependability, ensuring the watch is ready for any occasion. The Tissot Sideral stands out as a statement piece, empowering wearers to express their individuality and distinguish themselves from the crowd. With its vibrant aesthetic and one-of-a-kind bracelet fastening system, this watch is destined to draw attention. Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors or socialising with friends, the Tissot Sideral is the ultimate accessory for those who dare to be audacious and embrace their unique style.


PJ Live Arts: “Planet of the Apeks – Reprise”

Peeps, your favourite Malaysian “jokers” are back and by that, we mean the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (MACC).

Next month, “Planet of the Apeks – Reprise” (Apeks, not “Apes“) will feature comedic talents Douglas Lim, Kuah Jenhan, Phoon Chi Ho, and Dr. Jason, who will each showcase observations, anecdotes, theories, and even song parodies. We say “each” because all this will be done through the unique point of view of four “same same but different”Apeks.

The original “Planet of the Apeks” had a successful run earlier in the year; so successful in fact that it’s being given an encore in August. Back by popular demand, this comedy experience will be revised and given some extra oomph with new jokes and additions to the already hilarious repertoires on display.

So, if you fancy a richly Malaysian piece of comedy that only we Malaysians can relate to, here are the deets:

Date/Time: 5th – 9th August @ 9pm; 9th August @ 5pm

Ticketing: RM50 (VIP), RM40 (Premium) & RM30 (Economy) via online ticketing or ring up the box office at +6017 2-BUY-TIX | +6017 2289849 (12pm – 7pm daily)

For more information, visit PJ Live Arts’ official website.

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Fun Facts: 7 Surprising Yet Charming Facts About #LePetitPrince (The Little Prince)

We truly cried tears of joy when we first heard that one of our favourite novels of all time, “The Little Prince“, was going to get a film adaptation.

You might remember us gushing about it in January this year.

“The Little Prince” is a poetic tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, in which a pilot stranded in the desert meets a young prince fallen to Earth from a tiny asteroid. The story is philosophical and includes social criticism, remarking on the strangeness of the adult world. It was ostensibly styled as a children’s book but it also makes several observations about life and human nature.

The film adaptation, however, centres on a fearless and curious child prodigy (voiced by Mackenzie Foy, of “Interstellar” fame) who lives with her equally academically talented yet overachieving mother (voiced by Rachel McAdams). After moving into a new neighbourhood, the girl meets her next door neighbour “The Aviator” (voiced by Jeff Bridges), an old yet eccentric and mischievous man.

Soon, she discovers the story of The Little Prince (voiced by Riley Osbourne), a story of a pilot who crashes in a desert where he meets the titular boy from a distant planet, a story that brings the girl and the Aviator together on an extraordinary adventure.

To best prepare you for the film when it’s released, here are some fun facts about “Le Petit Prince”, otherwise known as “The Little Prince”:

1. It has been translated into over 250 languages

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella was first published in 1943 and has since gone on to become the 3rd most-translated book in the world. It has been translated into more than 250 languages and dialects, as well as Braille. Selling nearly 2 million copies annually with sales totalling over 140 million copies worldwide, “The Little Prince” has become one of the best-selling books ever published and was voted the best book of the 20th century in France.

2. The author did more than just write the novella

Antoine both wrote as well as illustrated “The Little Prince”. In fact, he painted all of the story’s simple watercolor illustrations. He did not consider himself an “artist”, but he had been a lifelong doodler and was always sketching little people on scraps of paper. A 2014 exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York showcased many of his unpublished drawings

3. The Prince’s rose is likely inspired by Antoine’s wife

Word has it that it is likely that Antoine’s Salvadoran wife, Consuelo, inspired the Prince’s rose. Although Antoine and Consuelo had a volatile relationship, she was his muse. Just as Antoine held Consuelo close to his heart, the Prince protects his rose, watering her and shielding her from the elements. Although the Prince encounters other roses (in Antoine’s case, other women), the fox reminds him that his rose is unique to him because “you become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed”. This theory is further supported by the title of Consuelo’s autobiography, “The Tale of the Rose”.

4. This isn’t the first “The Little Prince” adaptation in history

“The Little Prince” has adapted for various media including a 1974 musical film of the same name directed by Stanley Donen, an opera in 2 acts by Rachel Portman to an English libretto by Nicholas Wright, a “The Adventures of The Little Prince” anime series, a 2010 “The Little Prince” TV series, and a 1982 musical theatre adaption. Just to name a few :)

5. But it is the first animated feature film adaptation

The 2015 adaptation marks the first animated feature film adaptation of “The Little Prince”. The film uses stop motion animation for the novel’s story and computer animation for an additional frame narrative. The project is helmed Mark Osborne, who is partially responsible for the 2008 critically acclaimed “Kung Fu Panda”, in which he co-directed alongside John Stevenson. Irena Brignull (of “The Boxtrolls” fame) wrote the script based on the 1943 novel.

6. Varying storytelling methods between the original novella and the upcoming film

In the original novel, the pilot is the narrator and one of the main characters although he was never really depicted in the book itself. The “The Little Prince” film, however, will feature a framing device not present in the novel, with a schoolgirl discovering The Little Prince through a reclusive elderly neighbour.

BONUS: By the time his “The Little Prince” work was available in France, Antoined had already been presumed dead for a year, and his death was every bit as mysterious and fascinating as his life. On a 1944 reconnaissance mission, his plane disappeared. He was never seen again and his body was never recovered. It wasn’t until 1998 that a clue to his fate was found in the form of his silver identity bracelet, which was discovered by a fisherman off the coast of Marseille in the Mediterranean. The remains of his plane were found there by a diver in 2000.

“Le Petit Prince” had its world premiere on 22nd May 2015 at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in an out-of-competition screening, and it’ll be followed by a wide theatrical release in France on 29th July 2015.

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

Source: The Little Prince Wiki, Mental Floss, metro US, Fast Company.

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Tupac Is Alive & In Malaysia? Malaysian Netizens Show Proofs

The son of famous American record producer Suge Knight, has claimed that American rapper Tupac Shakur who was dead for more than 20 years ago – is alive and well, and is currently living in Malaysia of all places!

His revelations have thrown the internet into a massive debate, sparking numerous conspiracy theories and forming 2 sides of the party – the believer and the non-believer.

Suge Knight’s son, Suge J Knight went on to post a series of photos to support his claim, confirming that he got the photos from a source in Malaysia. But many refuted his claim, saying that the photos are photoshopped and some even suspected that he’s on drug, though he denied the latter.

There are even theories saying that the revelation had caused the Instagram to shut down temporarily 2 days ago, shortly after Knight’s started his bizarre posts. He even claimed that the Illuminati is now going after him since he made such a huge leak.

With #TupacIsAlive hashtag going viral on the internet, a series of hilarious memes also sparked which are mostly made by the non-believers. Tons of Malaysian netizens also jump into the bandwagon to share their 2 cents on the story.

No. I’m not Tupac, Google. pic.twitter.com/vyW1oPS1Or

— Prem Shanker (@premosupremo) October 4, 2018

Tupac is alive and pretend to be other people. A thread. pic.twitter.com/vT0zJzrRSj

— McDonald’s (@MalaysiaMeme) October 4, 2018

rare unseen image of tupac in malaysia pic.twitter.com/MvH0s4FxIG

Dulu bandana sekarang pelikat. #TupacIsAlive pic.twitter.com/OwN4HoPc6g

One’s a great rapper, the other an epic burger. Find them in Setapak today. #Tupac #TupacShakur #TupacIsAlive pic.twitter.com/X0P6BFbbvv

— KFCmalaysia (@KFCmalaysia) October 4, 2018

I need Tupac for #16Baris Season 2…mohon pertolongan.. pic.twitter.com/vbiSbbc7DL

— Joe Flizzow (@flizzow) October 4, 2018

Ni haa Tupac, dia kerja mamak sekarang. pic.twitter.com/4lVCK7SCaX

I bet the Tupac in Malaysia is some random macha named Subramaniam or Muthu. #Tupac #Malaysia

— _Deadfish_ (@deadfish025) October 4, 2018

Suge J Knight’s last update on Tupac was that the legendary rapper was last seen at Kuala Lumpur’s Batu Caves.

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Hype’s Must Watch: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water

In June 2014, it was announced that a new SpongeBob movie would soon be making its way to our silver screens. A month plus later, we got our first look at the “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” characters.

The new movie, produced by Nickelodeon & Paramount pictures, “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water”, will feature SpongeBob getting out of the ocean for his most super-heroic adventure yet. While you can expect the animated adventure to be just another long-form episode of the show, the makers have got a few tricks up their sleeves for this one.

For starters, in this movie, the animated sections will be in 3D, blending both CGI and hand-drawn techniques. There will also be some live action scenes which will be folded into the animated stuff. Think cartoon and real life worlds colliding.

Life is dandy in Bikini Bottom for SpongeBob Squarepants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and his friends Patrick (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Squidward (voiced by Rodger Bumpass), Mr. Krabs (voiced by Clancy Brown), and Sandy (voiced by Carolyn Lawrence). However, when the top-secret recipe for Krabby Patties is stolen, SpongeBob finds that he must join forces with perpetual adversary Plankton (voiced by Mr. Lawrence) and come ashore to battle a fiendish pirate named Burger Beard (voiced by Antonio Banderas), who has his own plans for the delicious delicacies.

What other tricks did the “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” makers pull for the upcoming movie? We’ll let you find out when the movie is released in Malaysia cinemas come 5th March 2015.

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


Years & Years To Bring The Palo Santo Tour To 8 Countries In Asia

Asia left such a good impression on Years & Years that the British synth-pop band is returning early next year.

Consist of lead vocalist Olly Alexander, bassist Mikey Goldsworthy and keyboardist Emre Türkmen, Years & Years will be kicking off their “The Palo Santo Tour” in Asia starting 23rd February 2019. The Brits will be travelling to 8 Asian countries for 2 months. Sadly, Malaysia hasn’t been included.

When the trio from Years & Years dropped by Singapore a few months ago, Hype Malaysia was lucky enough to score an interview with them. During our session together, we talked about their favourite tracks on the album, “Palo Santo”, meeting Rihanna in person, weddings, and why Olly cried.

Their upcoming “The Palo Santo Tour” first fully-fledged concert in Southeast Asia. Concert venues have yet to be announced, but for now, we’ve got the full list of dates and countries fans will get to see Years & Years live. You may check out the official poster below:

For all you Malaysian fans out there, better start making some travelling plans ;)


Justin Bieber Collapses On Stage

Oh dear, it looks like The Biebs’ bad streak hasn’t come to an end yet. Following the incident where he arrived super late on stage at the London O2 Arena for the European leg of his Believe world tour, the teen heartthrob is hit by another bout of drama.

He was performing for the third out of four nights at the O2 when suddenly, he started experiencing breathing problems. Justin Bieber then collapsed on stage midway into “Beauty and a Beat”.

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According to his manager, Scooter Braun, “Justin got very light of breath; the whole show he has been complaining. He’s backstage with the EMTs (emergency medical technicians) and the doctor”. The pop star was then given oxygen by emergency personnel backstage and managed to return 10 minutes later to perform because he “insisted on finishing the show”.  His spokeswoman specifically said that Justin ignored doctors’ orders and returned to the O2 arena stage to finish the performance.

Right after the concert, however, he was rushed to the hospital to be checked out. Meanwhile, the hashtag #JustinTakeABreak has already begun to trend on Twitter, which tweets from worried Beliebers worldwide:

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Dimitri Vegas And Like Mike’s NSFW Gig Postponed

You might’ve expected to see Dimitry Vegas and Like Mike tomorrow night (23rd May) as much as we have. But we just received unfortunate news that the event will have to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

In an official press release, Livescape Asia said:

It is with deep regret for us at Livescape Asia to announce the postponement of our NSFW feat Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike event that’s scheduled to take place on the 23rd of May 2012 at Vertigo Club. The postponement is due to a sudden illness contracted by Dimitri Vegas. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we thank you for your understanding and continuous support. Look out for our next email on the upcoming NSFW event in June.

Dimitri Vegas himself, too, expressed his regret:

We’ve had a crazy ride of amazing shows in the past year; it’s been like living a dream, but very intensive at the same time. Unfortunately I developed sinusitis during the last months, which made some my last flights hell so I had to go have it checked out. The doctor has forbidden me to take any more flights for at least two/three weeks until its better. We are terribly sorry as we were really looking forward to visiting you guys but I really have no choice than to follow the doctor’s advice. We hope you understand. Hope to see you soon.

Aww. Get well soon, Dimitri. We know you really, really want to be here and we’re still rooting for you!


Milo Ventimiglia Talks About His Steamy Shower Scene With Jennifer Lopez

Milo Ventimiglia is the gift that keeps on giving.

During the premiere episode of “This Is Us” gave viewers and the rest of the world a glimpse of his butt. That was back in 2016 and people still talk about it to this day. In his upcoming movie, “Second Act”, the hunky 41-year-old actor isn’t afraid to show off his fit body again.

In his new big screen flick, his character Trey shares a very sexy shower scene with Maya (played by Jennifer Lopez). In speaking with E! News, Ventimiglia talked about the nude scene with his lady love. It was pretty awkward, to say the least.

“I’ll tell you how you prepare. You talk to yourself and say, ‘Motherf**ker, just be cool!'” he told the interviewer. “That role demanded hopping into a shower with the girl that I love. But in life, when ‘cut’ is called and the scene is no longer playing, it’s like, ‘Oh, no. That’s my friend, Jennifer’. You just get back into normal, regular, real life…having showered together.”

Ventimiglia also revealed that it was Lopez, who co-produced the rom-com, that wanted him specifically to play her love interest. He admitted that he felt a little out of his league as he has been a fan of the actress-singer for years.

“I mean, I’ve been a huge fan of hers for years and everything she’s done time and time again. To know that I was the guy she wanted, I thought, ‘Well, is everybody else on the list unavailable by the time it trickled down to me?’” he continued.

If only he knew what a hot commodity he is. In Buzzfeed’s latest “Thirst Tweets” segment, the actor was hilariously left speechless after reading a series of “Thirst Tweets” about him. Watch it here:

The best was when @dreamlagooon tweeted, “If you Google Milo Ventimiglia, you’ll get pregnant“. Lol!

“Second Act” debuts in Malaysian cinemas on 3rd January 2019.


Hype’s Must Watch: The BFG

This completely slipped under the radar for us!

In late 2014, we heard that Roald Dahl’s The Big Friendly Giant aka The BFG was going to be made into a movie. Perhaps whatever follow up news regarding the project was drowned out by the loud promotions of superhero flicks and long-awaited movie sequels, but rest assured that it did go according to plan.

That’s right. The BFG is indeed coming to the silver screen and there are teasers to prove it :)

Helmed by multiple award-winning director Steven Spielberg (of “E.T.” and “Jurassic Park” fame), the movie is co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and Walden Media. The project will mark the first time that 3 of the world’s most renowned storytellers – Roald Dahl, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney – are coming together to bring one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved children’s novel to life.

“The BFG” stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader, and Jemaine Clement.

“10-year-old Sophie (played by Ruby Barnhill) is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (played by Mark Rylance). Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realises that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie’s presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler (played by Bill Hader), Fleshlumpeater (played by Jemaine Clement) and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria (played by Penelope Wilton) to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.”

A teaser trailer has been released and although it doesn’t reveal too much about the movie, it does set the mood and tone for the adventure that’s about to take place.

So, you ready for your sneak peek? Watch the teaser trailer below:

“The BFG” is slated to be released on 1st July 2016.

For more information, hit up the movie’s Facebook page.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Zedd ft. Selena Gomez – I Want You To Know

After spending lots of time inside as well as outside of the studio (cough cough), Zedd and Selena Gomez finally released the track that they were working on, titled “I Want You To Know”.

Released in February 2015, the song was important to Zedd, Selena, as well as their legions of fans because this could’ve very well been the song that “pulled” them together. Because whether you like it or not, it looks like Selena Gomez may have a new boyfriend in Zedd!

As seen in the picture above, the 22-year-old ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber was seen holding hands with Zedd as she chatted up Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux at the Golden Globes after party.

The duo have never actually confirmed their relationship but what they did confirmed, however, was that a music video was in the works for “I Want You To Know”. This was insinuated via a series of teasers that Selena Gomez posted up on her Instagram account over the past few weeks or so.

In case you missed it, here’s one of the many:

A photo posted by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Feb 20, 2015 at 11:14pm PST

So, you ready for the official “I Want You To Know” music video?

Love it or hate it? Let us know in the comments box below!

If you want the song, get it off iTunes here.

Zedd and Selena Gomez’s “I Want You To Know” is likely to be featured in Zedd’s upcoming album.


Bangkok’s Hipster Flea Market Comes To Malaysia This November For 2 Weekends

Bangkok’s renowned container flea market Artbox Thailand is finally coming to Malaysia – and this time, it’s for real!

If you remembered last year, we’ve announced that the pop-up flea market will be debuting in Malaysia around February, but for some reason, it didn’t happen.

Now, it sure seem that the organiser is ready to bring Artbox to Malaysia as they’ve already made the official announcement with dates and venue, and they even set up an official Artbox Malaysia page! (Yay~)

So for those of you who are unfamiliar, Artbox is a famous flea market from Bangkok, Thailand recognised for its unique curation of local entrepreneurs and makers presented in a creative night market.

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Meaning, you can find plenty of cool and rare hipster products from food to fashion items, handmade by local as well as regional artisans and designers, and they are all totally Insta-worthy!

Taking place for 2 weekends from 9th to 11th November 2018 and 16th to 18th November 2018 in Sunway City, Kuala Lumpur, Artbox Malaysia will definitely be  one of the most highly-anticipated events every year.

Further details for Artbox Malaysia are as below:-

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(UPDATE) #MAS: Malaysia Airlines Website Hacked By Cyber Caliphate

The website of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Systems Bhd (MAS) was hacked today.

Allegedly hacked by an entity called “Cyber Caliphate”, who replaced the page’s title with the statement “ISIS will prevail”, the main page of the website was replaced by a photo of Airbus A380 jetliner bearing the MAS logo, with the words “404 — Plane not found”. Of course, Malaysians especially would immediately recognise that as a cruel joke because it’s a very obvious reference to the puzzling loss of flight MH370 last year with 239 people aboard.

Names of two hacking groups – Lizard Squad and UGNazi – and 2 individuals – Nathan Nye and Henry Blair Strater – were listed on the left side of the page, following the words “Greetz 2”, while three Twitter accounts were listed in the middle of the page. These account handles are: @LIZARDMAFIA, @UMGROBERT, and @UMG_CHRIS.

It’s also important to note that the Lizard Squad is a group of hackers that has caused havoc in the online world before, taking credit for attacks that took down the Sony PlayStation Network and Microsoft’s Xbox Live network last month. Prior to the hack, they released a series of tweets via their Twitter account.

Lets get the lizards together and have some fun today.

Cooking up something special. — Lizard Squad (@LizardMafia) January 25, 2015

Going to dump some loot found on http://t.co/D9XYneQoaK servers soon — Lizard Squad (@LizardMafia) January 26, 2015

Write Lizard Squad on your forehead, thanks. @MAS

It is understood that only users of Telekom Malaysia’s Unifi service are being directed to the hacked page.

Reasons behind the hacking is yet to be known.

It is unclear why Malaysia Airlines was targeted but concern has been rising in Malaysia after scores of its citizens were lured to the IS cause in the Middle East. Malaysian authorities last week said they have detained 120 people (including both men and women) suspected of having IS sympathies or planning to travel to Syria.

However, they’ve since removed the detainees suspected of supporting ISIS from the general jail population after some were found preaching the extremist ideology to fellow inmates.

Malaysia Airlines has released an official statement via their Facebook page to address the hacking issue, confirming that its Domain Name System (DNS) has been compromised where users are re-directed to a hacker website when the www.malaysiaairlines.com URL is keyed in.

At this stage, Malaysia Airlines’ web servers are intact and all user data remains intact. The system is expected to be fully recovered within 22 hours.

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#WorldStageMY: 7th Year Running & It’s Still As Awesome As Ever

Facts and figures will tell you that nearly 20,000 people flocked to Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday night (12th September) for the live edition of MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015, but our experience as part of the crowd tells us that there could be more than that because the energy level was just unbelievable crazy!

Touted as one of the biggest Southeast Asian music nights of the year, this year’s MTV World Stage Malaysia offered a number of noteworthy MTV moments for the concert-goers. All the excitement it held since the line up announcement led to one of the most memorable music events in recent years.

Recorded live for global telecast, the one-night only outdoor event is in its 7th year since it launched. Similar to its previous shows, this year’s event once again brought multi-genre talents from around the world onto a single stage, with SEKAI NO OWARI being the first Japanese act to perform live at MTV World Stage Malaysia.

Besides SEKAI NO OWARI, the music event was also graced by a stellar line-up of performers, including R&B singer/songwriter Jason Derulo, Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, Apink, and Malaysia’s #MostWanted local act, Stacy.

The crowd, that was already in the party mood, screamed with excitement when the award-winning Malaysian singer Stacy kicked off the show with her latest upbeat dance track, “Not For Sale“.

There’s no doubt that she is a “Malaysia Dancing Queen” because not a single dull moment was spent with Stacy as she wowed the crowd with her impressive moves. Malaysian rapper Altimet also made a surprise appearance onstage and had the crowd going wild over his sick flow.

With the exception of “Death Disco”, Japanese band SEKAI NO OWARI surprised fans by making their MTV World Stage debut with a slew of English songs.

All dressed up in the white “A Clockwork Orange“-inspired costumes, the band kicked off their electrifying performance with “ANTI-HERO“, the theme song for the Japanese manga-based live action movie, “Attack on Titan“. Soon after, they had the crowd singing and jumping along to the EDM-laden track, “Mr. Heartache“. Fans were surprised and broke into laughter when DJ Love, who wore his infamous clown mask onstage, greeted them in Malay.

Apa khabar, Malaysia! Tadi kami makan satay, laksa, char kuey teow!

One of the most amazing moments from MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 was when SEKAI NO OWARI performed “Death Disco”. The performance was both a musical and visual sensation for fans as mesmerising 3D laser orbs lit up the stage in tandem to the band’s unique musical expression. Before ending their 5-track set on a high note with “Dragon Night“, they “transported” fans to another world with an ethereal rendition of “SOS”.

As soon as SEKAI NO OWARI ended their set, pink balloons slowly became visible as Apink fans prepared to welcome their beloved K-Pop idol girl group with lots of love. The group instantly made the crowd go wild as they made their MTV World Stage entrance in true superstar style with “NoNoNo“, the first song from their 4-track set.

In true festival spirit, confetti-filled balloons were released into the adoring crowd, allowing fans to play along with the balloons as Apink was performing. Unsurprisingly, when the girls took a break to greet their fans, resounding screams came from their male fans, whose hearts melted into puddles from their lovely voices.

The crowd completely fell in love with the girls and attempted to move closer to the front of the stage to interact with the Apink members who were standing upfront singing “Mr Chu” and “LUV”. The Apink girls were genuinely surprised by fans who could sing along to their song as they wrapped up their set with a rousing performance of “Remember”.

The show didn’t just end there, of course. Clearly, it was only about to get started as more fans moved closer to the front of the stage for Carly Rae Jepsen.

The happy crowd instantly burst into cheers when the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter opened her set with “Run Away With Me”, the 2nd and latest single from her highly anticipated new album, “E·MO·TION”. She then stole her fans’ hearts away with a breathtaking rendition of “E·MO·TION”, the title track of her album.

Her fun and bubbly side shone through her entire set as giant LED balloons bounced around above the crowd and bubbles released into the mosh pit. The crowd partied like it’s the last night of their lives too while Jepsen was performing “Tonight I’m Getting Over You“.

After a few more slow-paced tracks like “Boy Problems” and “My Type”, energy levels were through the roof again as Jepsen had the crowd singing along to her chart-topping track, “Call Me Maybe”. She ended her 9-track set with a lively performance of yet another fan favourite, “I Really Like You”, leaving them really, really, really hungry for more.

Eagerly anticipating international superstar Jason Derulo’s performance, the crowd roared as DJ Joe Murphy appeared on stage in a Harimau Malaya jersey. Derulo kicked off his MTV World Stage Malaysia performance with a bang, jumping up as he was elevated onto the stage.

Kicking off with “In My Head”, Derulo turned his 14-track set into non-stop party as the crowd rocked to the beat of his party tracks such as “Wiggle Wiggle” and “Trumpets“, as well as his hit singles, “Whatcha Say“, “Ridin’ Solo“, . A shower of glittering flames lit up the stage as Derulo impressed the crowd with his mad dancing skills, bringing the crowd’s energy levels to its peak. Hopless romantics in the crowd swooned while they were serenaded with the popular track, “Marry Me”.

Stacy surprised fans during Derulo’s set as she emerged onstage onstage again to show off her dance moves to Rihanna‘s “B*tch Better Have My Money“. Derulo then took a break to have a heart-to-heart with his fans, inspiring them to dream big and revealing the meaning behind “Cheyenne”, his personal “stress-relief” song.

Much to the delight of the audience, Derulo finally performed his global favourite, “Want To Want Me”. Before closing his set, he had some fun teaching the audience some of the moves to his song “Pull Up”.

By the end of the night, the event hashtag #worldstagemy top trended in Malaysia and trended in Singapore, with an estimate of over 100 million social impressions within a day. A beautiful display of fireworks were also released into the night sky, with the stunning display of lights ending the sensational night on a perfect note.

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

The show will premiere on MTV in Asia on 26th September (Saturday) at 1:30pm (TH/WIB), 2:30pm (PH/SG) and 3:30pm (MY), 10th October (Saturday) at 9pm (JP) and 11th October (Sunday) at 12am (KR).

For more information, visit MTV Asia’s official Facebook page and Twitter.

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Car Damage Compensated With Chocolates Draws Mixed Reaction

A video has surfaced on the internet showing 2 Hershey’s chocolates placed on the windshield of a car accompanied with an apology note.

Not soon after, the video shows the severe damage on the car which will definitely take more than 2 chocolate bars to compensate for.

A Twitter user who goes by the handle @rempitlogic uploaded the video 2 days ago (Tuesday, September 1st) and has been retweeted by 6,700 other users as at the time of writing. The person found the note and 2 bars of chocolate clipped to the front wipers after leaving Walmart, on the way to her car.

The note stated, “Sorry for the damage on your car, can’t afford to fix it but here’s chocolate insted” accompanied with a winking smiley face. Surprisingly, the woman sounded very calm in the video.

Some netizens weren’t as calm as they felt bad for the woman in the video. However, most found it hilarious and replied to the tweet with laughs and jokes.

chocolate is enought to fix a broken heart, not a car lmao 🤣

— Ymir subjects (@gagakhitam7749) August 31, 2020


Hype’s Now Playing: Paul Kim & Jason Chen & David So – If You (BIGBANG Cover)

“If You” are a huge BIGBANG fan, you definitely know all their hit songs at heart by now.

Here’s one cover that is definitely worth listening to and it is a collaboration by 3 of YouTube’s most amazing voices! Get ready to be blown away by Paul Kim, Jason Chen, and David So’s rendition of “If You”, a song from BIGBANG’s “MADE” album series (2015).

The talented trio previously worked together for a mash-up cover of Justin Bieber’s “Heartbreaker” and NSYNC’s “Gone” that has garnered about 300,000 views. This is the 2nd track that the boys produced together.

Their version of “If You” dropped yesterday (6th April) on David So’s YouTube channel and it showcased all 3 vocals perfectly against the acoustic guitar background. The music video was filmed in both colour and black-and-white. You can definitely feel the song’s sadness through the singers’ performance.

Paul Kim and David So are both Korean-American, so two thumbs-up to Jason Chen for learning Korean to cover this song!

For more awesome cover videos, visit Jason Chen, Paul Kim and David So‘s respective YouTube channels. If you are into comedy, David So also has a comedy channel of it :)


Syed Saddiq Shortlisted For Politician Of The Year Award By UK Organisation

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has been shortlisted for One Young World’s Politician Of The Year award, organised by UK-based youth leadership summit One Young World.

A total of 15 politicians, including the former Youth and Sports Minister, from all over the globe have been included in the list for the 2020 edition.

The shortlist for #OYW's Politician of the Year Award is here!

All 15 were nominated through a global call for politicians positively impacting young people in their communities.⁰

Judges have identified them as the most impactful.⁰

Congrats to all: https://t.co/IxopensVzv pic.twitter.com/S65M3tXZF7

— One Young World (@OneYoungWorld) June 25, 2020

One Young World’s official website cited Syed Saddiq’s role as a minister and also his participation in “Projek Reben Kuning”. For those who don’t know, the initiative was aimed at providing job opportunities for young ex-convicts.

The award honours 5 prominent politicians aged between 18 to 35 who have left a positive impact and influence to the youth community in their respective countries. Furthermore, the nominees are often those who highlight the benefit of including young people in the politic world.

Feel free to read on what the 28-year-old had to say about the accomplishment here:

— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) June 26, 2020

The nominees are currently being evaluated by a panel of expert judges who will decide on the final five award recipients. The winners will be announced in mid-July at the One Young World 2021 Summit in Munich.

Congrats and all the best to you, Syed Saddiq!

Source: SAYS. / Featured Image: The Edge Markets.

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Fun Facts: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Members Of KARD

In an industry saturated with single-gender idol groups, KARD (카드, or stylised as K♠RD)  is like a breath of fresh air. Young, good looking, and sexy, the group definitely possesses enough crush element to attract any K-Pop fan.

Three project singles and millions of YouTube views later, the group, which is made up of 2 male and 2 female members – J.seph (제이셉), B.M (매튜김, aka Matthew Kim), Jeon Somin (전소민), and Jeon Jiwoo (전지우), made their official debut in July 2017 with “Hola Hola”.

Want to know more about the group? Here’s a list of fun facts:

As one of the few K-Pop co-ed groups, KARD’s concept is a unique one. In case you didn’t know, each member has a card type (or card name) that represents a letter in the group’s name: B.M is King (K), J.seph is Ace (A), Jiwoo’s is Colour JokeR (R), and Somin is Black JokeR (R). Last but not least, the letter D is represented by “HiDden KARD” – the group’s fan club name!

Before KARD, Somin was a member of idol girl groups Puretty (which disbanded in 2014) and April. The 22-year-old star, who was placed 2nd in DSP’s trainee reality show “KARA Project”, revealed that she left April because she wanted to explore different musical styles. In an interview, she said, “I wanted to try my hand at different kinds of music, which is why I decided to leave April. I was lucky enough to be able to join K.A.R.D at that time. Many people have told me that it seems like I have found something that fits me, so it’s a relief.”

J.seph and B.M were supposed to make their debut as a hip hop duo

Yes, that’s right – DSP originally planned to debut J.seph and B.M (who have trained under the agency for about 5 years) as a duo! Although that plan fell through, J.seph said that being in KARD was some sort of a blessing in disguise.

“Honestly, at first when I was told that I was going to be in a co-ed group I was against the idea because of stigma and the difficulties that we’d have to overcome. But from the moment I began facing the idea, I decided to overcome those thoughts and I instead became eager to show people that a co-ed group can exist as a team and there are no differences to any other bands,” he told Billboard.

Jiwoo, who is a former FNC Entertainment trainee, debuted as a member of KARD after 2 months of joining DSP. According to her agency, Jiwoo was added to the group because she is a singer who has “unlimited potential, charismatic appearance, and reversible charm”.

Besides that, it was also revealed that she has auditioned for other companies such as YG, Cube, and LOEN Entertainment.

Despite being one of the most popular K-Pop idol groups around, KARD is aiming for the top. In just 2 years of debuting, the quartet has held concerts in Europe, the United States, and South America – a tremendous feat, if you asked us. And that’s not all, they have been interviewed by international media such as Billboard and Buzzfeed.

“We want to become world stars. We will work hard so that we will not just be the unique rookie group but will be a group that enters Billboard’s main chart,” said B.M in an interview in 2017.


Former Malaysia Airlines Pilot’s Burgers Are Sold Out Everyday After Opening Food Stall Due To Job Loss

It has come to a point where it goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected job security all over the world. Due to the travel restrictions imposed, one of the areas that’s experiencing significant job losses is the aviation industry.

With many pilots, air hostess’ and more now being left without a salary, some have taken the initiative to find alternate sources of income during these difficult times. One such individual is a former Malaysia Airlines (MAS) pilot, Naeem Nassir, who recently opened a street burger stall after losing his job.

Naeem previously worked as a pilot for MAS from 2014-2018. He then moved on to Oman Air in 2018, only to be laid off soon after.

After months of being jobless and staying at home, Naeem decided that he no longer wanted to sit around feeling helpless and opened a street burger stall. This stall, known as Smashed Burger, is now open at Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam and operates from 5:30pm-11pm everyday!

The inspiration behind establishing the Smashed Burger street food stall came from hours and hours of watching TV and YouTube videos. Naeem is said to have learnt the magic of grilling and cooking through these videos and, as he was craving for the amazing burgers he enjoyed back in Oman, the young pilot decided to start catering high quality burgers at an affordable price.

Naeem is currently running Smashed Burger with the support of his wife, and their new venture is a smashing hit! The high quality burgers are made out of 100% Australian beef and have been sold out everyday. And honestly, we understand why, because these burgers look absolutely delicious.

Smashed Burger has an impressive menu that comes with mouth-watering ingredients such as melted cheese, caramelised onions and a signature sauce. You can also choose to add on egg, cheese and beef bacon onto your burgers, along with curly fries or onion rings available as sides.

The burgers are priced RM10 and up with free delivery within the area for a minimum purchase of RM20. For areas outside of Bukit Jelutong, charges will be included according to a third party delivery company’s rates.

Netizens are very impressed with Naeem’s perseverance and ambition in taking up this new venture and they are cheering him on all the way. We wish Smashed Burger all the best for their future and hope it will continue to be a smashing success!

Many other former airline employees have also opened up similar food stalls following their recent job losses. One such stall is Kapten Corner, which was opened by a former local pilot, and another Nasi Kukus stall opened by an air stewardess. Click on the links to find out more about these inspiring individuals.

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Christmas Shopping Anyone? Typo Malaysia Is Selling Harry Potter Merchandise

Got your Christmas shopping list ready? There’s something exciting going on at Typo Malaysia, Potterheads.

The stationery and novelty home decor store has just unveiled a whole bunch of awesome merchandise from the “Harry Potter” franchise. If you’re not a hardcore fan of the Potterverse, these items are just too cute to pass up on.

Typo, a branch by Cotton On, wrote on their site:

“We have presents for all the wizards, witches and even the muggle pals out there with our exclusive Harry Potter range. Whether you’re looking for that perfectly fun and whimsical gift or your just a wizarding fan, look no further than your one stop Harry Potter shop…”

— nasrulns (@Nasrulz92) November 28, 2018

So many things, not enough cash! The struggle is real you guys. If you already know what you like/want, we suggest you to tag your family members and close friends to let them know. That way, you can guarantee that you’re going to love this year’s Christmas present ;)

Below are just some of the “Harry Potter” items we want under our Christmas when it’s time to unwrap the presents on 25th December. One can wish right?

Feel free to check out Typo’s entire “Harry Potter” merchandise from the website here.


Why Pixar’s “Elemental” Could Start A Damaging & Dangerous Trend For Kids

Back in the heyday of the 2000s, when you thought of groundbreaking animated films, the company of Disney’s Pixars was sure to come to mind. Films like “A Bug’s Life”, the “Toy Story” films and “Monsters Inc.” were not only wildly entertaining, visually impressive films for kids but were also smartly-written, surprisingly poignant pieces for cinema that adults could enjoy. We never thought we could learn so much about the evils of capitalism from two goofball monsters and one adorable little girl. Even the films that didn’t quite meet the high narrative bar the company had set were still a lot of fun. Pixar’s “The Incredibles” was doing observational comedy and self-deprecating humour about the superhero film genre way before Ryan Reynold’s “Deadpool” came on the scene.

However, the company’s stellar track record seems to have peaked with 2008’s “WALL-E”. Nothing has since managed to reach its visual and narrative heights. And now, in 2023, we get…”Elemental”. What seems to be another middling affair couched comfortably within Pixar’s new status quo of safe storytelling. What if we told you though, that “Elemental” could be potentially dangerous to young people? We think Pixar’s gone too far this time and we’re here to tell you why!

Let’s be honest, none of us was exactly the smartest during our adolescence and if we’ve learned anything from online trends, it’s that kids are highly impressionable when it comes to pulling stupid stunts. Don’t believe us, well what about that time in 2018 when a sizeable number of teenagers around the world began taking videos of themselves doing the “Tide Pod Challenge”? An absurd act that involves kids ingesting whole capsules of detergent on the basis of them looking like candy. Then, there was the “Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge” which saw kids deliberately bruising their lips so that they looked fuller like the titular Kardashian. An act that has left some of its victims looking scarred and disfigured.

Oh, and how can we forget the infamous, and insanely idiotic “Fire Challenge”? An online dare that basically had teens and kids pouring flammable liquid over their bodies before lighting themselves on fire and quickly putting it out! Again, what in the holy heck! Feel free to call us alarmists if you want but we think the idea of making a rather attractive-looking anthropomorphic fire lady (don’t lie you’ve thought so too) is a dangerous proposition. We already have furries and bronies running around, with whole pages on Rule 34 dedicated to people cranking off to pictures of cartoon animals. You don’t think they’ll be a new horny fanbase attracted to Pixar’s Ember Lumen from “Elemental”? Then you’re most naive my friend, for the internet is dark and full of terrors.

We’re predicting it here and now, the “Ember Kiss Challenge” is going to pop off in the aftermath of “Elemental”. That’s right, imagine a whole generation of kids turning on the gas stove, simping for literal fire and kissing it. Believe it or not, there’s a worse version of this possible challenge…drop a comment when you figure it out. If you’re a parent to young, impressionable children, you have a duty to explain to them very clearly after the film that they should NOT under any circumstance play, flirt or make quippy awkward dialogue with flames. Now, some of you are probably rolling your eyes right now or chuckling at this but if the internet has taught us anything, it’s that nothing is impossible. As long as there’s someone out there brave and dumb enough to do it.

On a less ridiculous note, “Elemental” is also furthering a potentially toxic trend that has been perpetuated in fiction for years: the “Meet Cute” trope. In case, you’re not familiar with it, the trope is when two characters awkwardly bump into each other in a random, mundane scenario. In that encounter, they immediately form a connection, they exchange cutesy banter for a bit and then eventually they fall in love. It’s in a million romance films and has made its way into animated films as well. In fact in Disney’s “Frozen”, the film goes to great lengths to discredit the “Meet Cute” trope…only to have Anna fall for some other guy she’s barely known for an extended period of time.

In spite of what films and TV shows might have told you, the whole idea of finding the one isn’t a very healthy idea when it comes to romantic relationships. Whether you’re a girl or a guy, adopting the idea that just because your encounter with a particular person meets all the markers of the classic “Meet Cute” scenario means that person is your soulmate can be problematic. When dating, you may find yourself frustrated and unfulfilled with the mismatches between the expectations and reality of your partner, which could lead to bitterness or disillusionment. Or worse, this trope could blind you to all the red flags someone has because you’re so desperate to make it work.

When young people start dating, they’re mostly inexperienced and unaware of concepts like consent, relational power structures and intimacy within relationships. So to have “Elemental” suggests the idea that in spite of the fact that your partner could actually physically harm you but you can make it work through the power of love is a little concerning. We get that it’s supposed to be a fun animated film for kids but that’s precisely why we raise this point.

So, are we saying that parents should boycott “Elemental” and absolutely ban kids from going to cinemas to watch it? No, of course not. We simply believe that people should be aware of the media they consume and how it has the potential to shape their view of the world, for better or for worse. As long as everyone’s aware of the danger of lighting members of their body on fire and toxic relationships, then they go right ahead and catch it on release date.

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(UPDATE) #KangGary: Rapper’s First Concert In Malaysia Cancelled

“Running Man” fans, today is one lucky day for you guys ;)

Earlier today, it was announced that the cast of “Running Man” (sans Yoo Jaesuk) will be coming to Malaysia for their upcoming concert tour, “Running Man Live in Malaysia 2017“. And now, we’ve just received news that former “Running Man” host Kang Gary will be visiting the country as well!

The Leessang rapper, known for his smooth and raspy voice, will be holding his first ever solo concert in Malaysia this May. Although this will be his first concert in Malaysia, he’s not a stranger to the country as he was here in 2015 as a special guest for the MATTA fair.

Gary (real name Kang Hee Gun) made his debut in the music industry as early as 1997, but didn’t achieve mainstream fame until 2005 with Leessang’s 3rd album “Library Of Soul”. Since then, the group has released a number of hit songs, including “Tears”, “The Girl Who Can’t Breakup, The Guy Who Can’t Leave”, and “Turned Off The TV”.

In 2014, after gaining popularity as a “Running Man” member, he released his first solo album, “Mr. Gae”. His lyrics for his title track “Shower Track” and its music video were extremely explicit, causing it to be rated 19.

Ticketing details for Gary’s solo concert has been released!

Wanna see the charming artiste in the flesh?

VIP ticket holders will be entitled to either a group photo session, Hi-Touch (high 5) session, or autographed poster. Meanwhile, those who buy the PS1 tickets will have the chance to win a Hi-Touch session with Gary or obtain an autographed poster from the artiste.

Tickets will go on sale starting this weekend (1st and 2nd April) in the Concourse Level of Sungei Wang Plaza. Left over tickets from pre-sales will then be sold online via Peatix.

Sorry to break this to you, but Gary’s solo concert in Malaysia has been cancelled. According to ACE Music Productions, the concert, which was scheduled for 21st May, had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. No additional explanation was added.

Gary’s rep stepped up with an explanation from their end of the deal, describing why the concert was cancelled. And no, it wasn’t because of Gary’s sudden marriage announcement.

According to Gary’s rep (via akp), Gary’s show in Malaysia was cancelled due to financial-related issues. The rep said, “The situation is different than reported. It’s not an unexpected situation, but rather because the down payment was not fulfilled.” Similarly, another report read, “His concert in Malaysia was canceled because the production company did not send the amount agreed upon in the contract. We confirmed the concert in early-March, but they consistently pushed the payment back, so we had to cancel the show. Gary’s sudden marriage is not related to the concert’s cancellation.”

Refunds will be given to fans who have purchased tickets. Details for refunds can be found here.

For more info, check out ACE Music Productions’ Facebook page.


Paradigm Mall Opens With A Big Bang

Last Friday, the newly opened Paradigm Mall‘s guests, tenants, and shoppers were treated to an unconventional and unforgettable cocktail gala event just two days after the mall opened its doors to PJ-ites and all urban shoppers looking for a twist to the definition of lifestyle shopping.

VIPs for the night included Dato’ Captain Ahmad Sufian (WCT Chairman), Mr Taing Kim Hwa (Managing Director of WCT Berhad) and members of the WCT Board of Directors.

Led by the spunky and stylish emcees for the night, Bernie Chan and Hansen Lee, the event commenced with a launch by the VIPs, unveiling two life-sized scrolls unfurling with the logo of the mall to signify the launching of the mall.

The agenda for the night continued with a fun fashion extravaganza incorporating a fusion of dance, modeling, and performances by the renowned Hong Kong singer/songwriter, Justin Lo, who had flown down to Malaysia to make this special appearance.

And also Malaysia’s very own petite songstress and once winner of the Best Recording Album, Dayang Nurfaizah, who belted out a few local favourites to the delight of the audience.

“We are very pleased to welcome you to PJ’s latest lifestyle mall. With 320 outlets spanning across 700,000 sq ft, the options of dining, shopping and entertainment are endless!”, said Dato’ Captain Ahmad Sufian (Chairman of WCT Berhad) during his speech at the event.

The evening didn’t end there, of course. Things got a little bit more interesting when more than a handful of some the audience’s much-loved brands, which are now all available in Paradigm Mall, also took to the runway with their latest collections. They are:

Then, the efforts to light up the catwalk took on an interesting twist when models dressed up as French Maids and sashayed down the runway, carrying ornate frames featuring some of the exciting F&B brands such The Loaf, Italiannies, Snowflake, TGI Friday, Miraku, Sushi Q, Moo Cow, and Sakae Sushi amongst the many sumptuous dining brands available at the mall.

“Be it a Friday night or any other day or time of the week, shoppers can pop by for good food, retail therapy or even catch the latest blockbuster movie on one of our GSC nine-screen cinemas, to get out of the gridlock on the roads! How? Well, we have 4300 parking bays and dedicated interchange tunnels from the LDP highway with direct-access into the mall for optimum convenience to our shoppers,” shared Ben Chong (General Manager of WCT Land Sdn Bhd).

So! If you haven’t been to Petaling Jaya’s latest iconic new lifestyle landmark, well, what are you waiting for? Paradigm Mall is located at:

For more information and updates, visit their official website. Also, remember to “like” their Facebook page!

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(UPDATE) #Fuel: Prices To Be Announced Weekly Starting 29th March, Says Hamzah

Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin has confirmed that the ceiling price for fuel will be announced weekly from April onwards.

Updated prices would be published on Monday or Saturday for the week instead of the current monthly announcements. This will enable consumers to know the current prices and to avoid confusion.

Hamzah added, “The government is determining the fuel price to avoid it exceeding the correct market price. In reality, what Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and I are doing, is to ensure the people know what had been determined by the Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia.”

“It is up to the petrol station retailers to work with the association and ensure no one is left out of the concept we want to put in place,” he explained

Moreover, a notice regarding the ceiling price for fuel would be placed at all petrol stations throughout the country to inform motorists whether it had been raised or lowered.

Weekly fuel prices will be announced on a weekly basis instead of monthly starting 29th March.

Hamzah explained that the prices will be made public every Wednesday, with the new prices coming into effect on midnight the following day. The prices will be based on global oil market rates.

Sources: Bernama via The Star, NST, Paultan.


#MonkeyShoulderMY: Getting Schooled By Regional Brand Ambassador Zachary Connor de Git

“Monkey Shoulder”, the blended malt scotch whisky with an amusing name, has finally launched in Malaysia. In terms of taste, it is a free-spirited, fun-loving blended malt with an easygoing smooth, rich and mellow vanilla deliciousness.

In terms of history and character, well, who better to school us than Zachary Connor de Git, Monkey Shoulder’s Regional Brand Ambassador?

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We spoke to Zachary Connor de Git about Monkey Shoulder prior to the launch real quick over a round of speed Jenga and some drinks.

So tell us, what makes Monkey Shoulder different from other whiskeys?

Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt scotch whisky. There are many different styles of scotch whiskies throughout the world, the most common being blended whiskies and single malts. Monkey Shoulder itself is a blend of 3 different Speyside single malts. The 3 different Speyside single malts come together to create a very unique profile and that is Monkey Shoulder.

In terms of distillation process, what sets Monkey Shoulder apart?

The distillation process that Monkey Shoulder goes through is actually exactly the same as the single malt. It comes from 100% malted barley, some of the barley we actually grow at one of our distilleries. It’s very different from what is a grain whisky. Grain whiskies are typically lighter in flavour and is the second component to what we call a blended whisky.

How would you best position Monkey Shoulder as a brand?

It is a premium product so I’d position it as a premium malt whiskey but successfully designed to be used in cocktails. The idea of Monkey Shoulder was to change the assumptions which surrounded the single malt category.

What kind of cocktails would you make with Monkey Shoulder?

Monkey Shoulder goes great with almost anything because it’s very versatile so you can have anything that’s light and refreshing. You could also make a Whisky Dry cocktail or all the way through to something like Old Fashioned which is a more robust and spirit-driven cocktail. It also makes a great Whisky Sour.

What/which kind of crowd would Monkey Shoulder appeal to?

I don’t think it should be narrowed down to an age group, to be honest, I think it’s for anyone who wants to try out whisky in another manner which is not drinking it neat or on ice. It can be quite daunting to try whisky neat for the first time. There are a lot of flavours in malt whisky so the fun part about Monkey Shoulder is that you get the full flavour of malt but you can have it with Coca-Cola, you can have it in a cocktail, and that way..it can introduce you to drinking whisky but slowly.

Monkey Shoulder is now available in Malaysia, bottled at 40% ABV and priced on average of RM280 per bottle.

You may (or may not) find it hiding in major hypermarkets and selected cocktail specialty bars such as Omakase + Appreciate, Souled Out, W.I.P, HYDE at 53M, Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant, Splash.

For more information, visit its official website.

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10 Exciting Comic-Book Films Coming Our Way In 2021

It’s no secret that 2020 has been an awful year for the cinematic experience. Barring perhaps “TENET” and “Wonder Woman 1984”, the hallowed halls of movie theatres have been left desolate since February. Most films were either relegated to streaming services or postponed to the following year. Needless to say, major new releases from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) have been scarce.

Fear not, though, friends because it seems 2021 is heralding a comeback for all you comic-book film nerds out there. So put on your cape, cowl and supersuit because we’re counting our ten most anticipated comic-book films of 2021.

Loosely based on Mark Millar’s graphic novels, Fox’s “Kingsman” films revolve around a group of secret agents who serve the British Crown. We’ve see the future generation of the Kingsman organisation through the eyes of Taron Egerton’s Eggsy in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”.

This year, though, we’ll get to witness its inception through a handful or secret agents who intervened in World War I. The origin story of the Kingsman. The film was slated to make a theatrical release on 18th September 2020. Unfortunately, the film was pushed back. Looks like we’ll have to wait just a little longer before seeing actor Ralph Fiennes kick imperialists’ ass.

Against all odds, fans of Zack Snyder will get to see the director’s original vision for “Justice League” on HBO Max. The Snyder Cut is coming! Unlike Joss Whedon’s theatrical edit, Snyder’s film has a runtime of roughly 4-hours. And you thought “The Irishman” was long? So massive and unwieldy was this film that it had to be split into four separate episodes.

Now, a lot of what Snyder had envisioned for the film was left on the cutting floor. A whole bunch of characters were set to appear in the theatrical release. From Barry Allen’s love interest Iris West to Ryan Choi, the Atom to Ray Porter’s Darkseid. We’re definitely curious to say the least. Will Snyder redeem the 2017 film? Or will “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” be yet another disaster? We’ll find out soon enough on HBO Max in March 2021.

Coming off the success of 2018’s “Venom” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, Sony Pictures will further expand their cinematic universe with “Morbius”. The film follows the story of Michael Morbius, a brilliant scientist who is plagued with a rare blood disease. In an effort to cure his ailment using unconventional means, he in turns develops vampirism. Morbius finds himself imbued with superhuman abilities from enhanced speed and strength to teleportation. It all comes at a price, though, as he battles against an overwhelming urge for blood.

Actor Jared Leto is set to play the vampiric anti-hero and based on some neat little easter eggs in the trailer, it seems the film will be set within Disney’s MCU. Despite the fact that its a Sony production…strange indeed.

It feels like an eternity since Disney’s Marvel announced Black Widow’s first ever solo film. Set after the events of “Captain America: Civil War”, we’ll see the infamous spy/assassin Natasha Romanov finally confront her past. She returns to Russia to mend old wounds, settle a few scores and prove to the world why she is Marvel’s most dangerous spy. Not since “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” have we really gotten a true spy caper within the MCU.

It’ll be a nice change of pace from the loud, bombastic apocalypse of “Avengers: Endgame”. Romanov will also be facing off against the MCU’s latest villain, the Taskmaster. A ruthless mercenary with the extraordinary ability to replicate other people’s fighting style. In the trailer, we see him draw his skills from Hawkeye, Captain America and even Black Panther. Now this is going to be a fight you do not want to miss. “Black Widow” will be hitting theatres on 7th May 2021.

In a mid-credits scene of 2018’s “Venom”, fans caught a glimpse of Marvel’s most infamous serial killer Cletus Kasady. Reporter Eddie Brock, aka Venom, was about to interview the prisoner before Kasady chillingly told Brock  that “When I get out of here, and I will, there’s going to be carnage”. In case you didn’t know, Kasady is actually a symbiote host to a popular Spider-Man and Venom villain known as Carnage. With Kasady’s twisted mind and the symbiote’s powers, Carnage is set to go on a bloody rampage across the land. The character will be portrayed by actor Woody Harrelson with Tom Hardy reprising his role as Venom. You can catch Carnage and Venom go head-to-head in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” on 25th June 2021.

Get ready for some high-flying martial arts action next year with Disney’s “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. The film is set to have an all-Asian cast with actor Simu Liu taking on the titular role of Shang Chi and Tony Leung playing the villainous role of the Mandarin. Awkwafina of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame and Malaysian comedian Ronny Chieng will be co-starring alongside the two.

We’ve heard whispers of the enigmatic Mandarin and have seen his Ten Rings terrorist organisation throughout “Iron Man” and “Iron Man 3”. The latter film saw Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery impersonate the villain. Rest assured, though, the Mandarin is very real and we’ll see him step out of the shadows soon enough. Be sure to check out “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” in theatres near you on the 9th July 2021.

In spite of the abysmal failure that was 2016’s “Suicide Squad”, Warner Bros has returned for yet another round in the ring. This time, however, the film will be directed by James Gunn, the man behind Disney’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”. The footage released during the DC Fandome event was nothing short of bonkers. Task Force X has just ballooned from a small black ops team of eight into a bloody army of sixteen! The one thing we’re pumped about are the actors set to appear in the film. We’re talking John Cena, Idris Alba and Nathan Fillion with the incomparable Margot Robbie returning as Harley Quinn. The mayhem begins on 6th August 2021 in both theatres and HBO Max streaming services.

After the events of “Avengers: Endgame”, a large ensemble shaped-hole was left in our hearts. With the Age of the Avengers over, it’s time for a new team of heroes to take their place. A race of god-like superhumans created by the Celestials, as seen in 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Long before Steve Roger took the super-soldier serum, these immortal warriors have defended humanity.

The film’s cast consist of big names like Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani and “Game of Thrones” actor Richard Madden. Now, what makes the Eternals particularly interesting is their link to the Celestials, who are responsible for the creation of mutants within the Marvel universe. Could we potentially see an X-Men cameo in “Eternals”? All will be revealed come 5th November 2021.

For real, though, what the hell is going on with Disney’s “Spider-Man 3”? Earlier in 2020, the rumours surrounding this film were insane! First, we heard that Jamie Foxx’s Electro was returning. Then there was talk about Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s versions of Spider-Man coming on board. Then, we hear Alfred Molina, the man who played Doctor Octopus in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man 2” is reprising his role in the film. There’s even been speculation that Charlie Cox’s Daredevil could show up! There’s so much mystery surrounding this film and we, for one, cannot wait to finally uncover it. We’re fairly certain some sort of multiversal element is at play in “Spider-Man 3”. Either way, we’re excited to see what Spider-people shenanigans Disney has in store for us. The film is slated to be released in theatres on 17th December 2021.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be making his first ever appearance in a comic-book film, the former wrestler is taking up the mantle of Black Adam in the DCEU. For those unaware of Shazam’s rogues gallery, Black Adam is one of Billy Batson’s greatest nemesis. He was the original champion of magic chosen by the Wizard. Once a superpowered liberator before becoming a mad tyrant. So yes, The Rock will indeed be playing the role of villain in DC’s upcoming “Black Adam” film. He’s even set up to battle against an older incarnation of the Justice League known as the Justice Society of America. Expect to see a superpowered smackdown on 22nd December 2021.

So what comic-book film are you most excited for? Were there any ones we missed out? Be sure to let us know in the comments down below!

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Kate Middleton Topless Photog To Be Arrested!

According to Mail Online, the photographer who took intimate photos of the Duchess of Cambridge has been identified. French police has the name of the paparazzo whose photos were publicize by French magazine, “Closer”, last month.

Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William were spending their head-in-the-clouds holiday at a French chateau when things turned ugly. The paparazzo secretly took photos of Kate sunbathing while she was… shall we say, butt naked? Obviously the royalties were devastated about the incident, but they were furious when the photos were published in French Closer and hit the newsstands.

What’s worse was that the entire debacle happened while William and Kate were in Malaysia on the second leg of their Asia Pacific tour to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

As announced by News.com.au, “A name has been offered. The photographer is expected to be held for questioned imminently”. On the authority of The French law, anyone who breaches or violates privacy is subject to jail time up to one year and will be heavily fined.

In addition to that, the court ruling that favored the royal couple states:

These snapshots which showed the intimacy of a couple, partially naked on the terrace of a private home, surrounded by a park several hundred metres from a public road, and being able to legitimately assume that they are protected from passersby, are by nature particularly intrusive.

Someone is definitely going down! Serves you right.


DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Poll Is Back; Who Will Rule In 2014?

It’s that time of the year again: DJ Mag announces the start of its Top 100 DJs voting!

Will Hardwell stay at number #1? Will someone else take over? Who is going to rise up in 2014? So many questions, so much feels! DJ Mag’s yearly round-up of the world’s popular selectors always promises a storm of promotion, debate and everyone’s favourite — the occasional controversy!

26-year-old Dutch DJ Hardwell swiftly overtook Armin van Buuren to take the top spot in 2013 but will he be able to retain his position this year? The mainstage regular shot to fame and quickly rose through the ranks in 2012, when he jumped 18 spots to the #6 position. A Dutch theme was noticeable in the top 10 of 2013 as Hardwell’s compatriots Tiësto, Dash Berlin, Nicky Romero and Afrojack all made the cut.

Ever since his rise to #1 last October, Hardwell has been on an ongoing victory lap. He has successfully taken his “I Am Hardwell” area tour around the world, got his hands on an elite residency at electrifying Ibiza beach club Ushuaïa as well as scored prime festival slots including the grand finale on the Ultra Music Festival main stage.

The 2014 Top 100 DJs polls voting started on July 12th (Saturday) with an exclusive kick-off party in Amsterdam and the results will be announced in October. The 2014 champion is set to play a special concert in London so who will take the top spot this year? Below are last year’s results for you to run by.

100. Ran D
99. Ummet Ozcan
98. Solar Stone
97. Umek
96. Matt Darey
95. DJs From Mars
94. Diego Miranda
93. Mat Zo
92. Paul Oakenfold
91. Bl3nd
90. Stafford Brothers
89. Benny Benassi
88. Bob Sinclar
87. Tenashar
86. Da Tweekaz
85. Skazi
84. Tiddey
83. Wasted Penguinz
82. John O’Callaghan
81. Heatbeat
80. Cosmic Gate
79. Myon and Shane 54
78. Felguk
77. Martin Solveig
76. Richie Hawtin
75. Adaro
74. Dannic
73. Dillon Francis
72. D Block and S Te Fan
71. Blasterjaxx
70. Project 46
69. Quentin Mosimann
68. DJ Antoine
67. Mike Candys
66. Noisecontrollers
65. Tenishia
64. Diplo
63. Gunz For Hire
62. DJ Feel
61. Brennan Heart
60. Vicetone
59. Madeon
58. R3hab
57. Arty
56. Wildstylez
55. Tommy Trash
54. Eric Prydz
53. Infected Mushroom
52. Bingo Players
51. Gareth Emery
50. Zatox
49. Orjan Nielsen
48. Omnia
47. Bobina
46. Carl Cox
45. Coone
44. Krewella
43. Chuckie
42. Ferry Corsten
41. Porter Robinson
40. Martin Garrix
39. Sander Van Doorn
38. Steve Angello
37. Frontliner
36. Kaskade
35. Dada Life
34. Angerfist
33. ATB
32. Paul Van Dyk
31. Laidback Luke
30. Dyro
29. Fedde Le Grand
28. Andrew Rayel
27. Showtek
26. Swedish House Mafia
25. Knife Party
24. Zedd
23. Headhunterz
22. Daft Punk
21. Markus Schulz
20. Aly & Fila
19. Axwell
18. Sebastian Ingrosso
17. Above & Beyond
16. Nervo
15. Calvin Harris
14. W&W
13. Alesso
12. Deadmau5
11. Skrillex
10. Dash Berlin
9. Afrojack
8. Steve Aoki
7. Nicky Romero
6. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
5. David Guetta
4. Tiesto
3. Avicii
2. Armin van Buuren
1. Hardwell

Who do you think deserve to be #1 in the coming year? More importantly, do you think Tenashar (the first Singaporean to ever claim a spot DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs) will be in the league again?

Let us know what you think by sounding off in the comments!


Kate’s Bikini Baby Bump Photos Published

Just moments ago, we talked about the possibility of the “Kate Middleton sporting a baby bump while in a bikini” pictures being released or published. It has happened.

Italian gossip magazine Chi has published the photographs, splashing images of the Duchess of Cambridge in a bright blue bikini on the cover. The photos show the pregnant Kate Middleton strolling on a beach with Prince William on the island of Caribbean island of Mustique, where they’re on their “babymoon”.

Royal officials have since reacted with disappointment, slamming the paparazzi shots as a “clear breach of the couple’s right to privacy”. They’re also upset that such photographs of the Duke and Duchess on a private holiday are still published overseas despite the British media refusing to print them.

Last year, they went to court over a French gossip magazine’s publication of topless photos of the Duchess while the couple was on holiday in the south of France. You’d think that people would know where to draw the line by now.

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“All In The Family” BBQ Party

What’s the best way with celebrating the arrival of a new kid (read: trend) on the block? By inviting everybody for an uber awesome BBQ party, of course.

“Everybody” meaning us, you, me, friends, family, and maybe your dog. Kidding. We’re not sure if they allow pets. Nevertheless, Maarof Junction will be the place to be at this Sunday because Unity KL is holding a get together for all y’all. We’re talking, chilled Sunday with Heineken (yum!) and food (burgers and hot dogs) by Italian Tomato.

Oh, must not forget to add that there’s also going to be bangin’ music to accompany your “All in the Family BBQ Party“. Expect cool sounds with Xu (of LapSap) and some surprise guests. Who are these guests? You’ll just have to come by to find out!

Venue: Lot 61, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur

It’s a “be there or be square” situation, peeps. Seriously, choose wisely. See you all on Sunday!

For more information, visit their event page.


Was It A Drug Overdose?

Just a few hours ago, Sage Moonblood Stallone who appeared with his father, Sylvester Stallone in 1990’s  “Rocky V” was found dead in his Los Angeles home.

His body was discovered by his housekeeper, who then called for help. The police arrived at the house at 2:17pm. There were no signs of foul play or forced entry.

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Commander Andrew Smith says that although rumours are rife that Sage died from a prescription drug overdose, it’s still too early to tell. Thus, he has urged the media and public to allow the coroner’s office to run a toxicology report before jumping into conclusions. And like all toxicology reports, the process can take up to several weeks.

“It sounds like a terrible tragedy. He was way too young to die. But it could have been a heart attack or a stroke”, Andrew added.

Stallone’s family lawyer released a brief statement moments ago citing:

Sylvester Stallone is devastated and grief-stricken over the sudden loss of his son Sage Stallone. His compassion and thoughts are with Sage’s mother, Sasha. Sage was a very talented and wonderful young man. His loss will be felt forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sylvester Stallone today.


“Angel, Intro, Infinity”: Five Malaysians Reveal Their Favourite ‘The xx’ Tracks

Your favourite band, The xx will be hitting Kuala Lumpur tomorrow and they’ll be playing what will surely be an incredible gig at the Malaysian International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) at approximately 9pm!

Not too long ago, The xx captivated so many people in Singapore and that gig even featured Sampha as the opening act. But tomorrow, they’ll be making their debut in Malaysia, with local psychedelic outfit, Pastel Lite opening for them.

Word on the street is that The xx will mainly be performing tracks from their newest studio album that was released last year, ‘I See You’ but you never know if they decide to surprise with a little throwback to the good old stuff that made a lot of us fall in love with them in the first place.

To commemorate their inaugural Malaysian gig, we asked a few Malaysians to pick their favourite The xx track!

My favourite track from ‘The xx‘ has to be ‘Angel’. It wasn’t the first The xx track I came across but till today, it probably is right up there as my favourite one. There’s almost an intimate, therapeutic feel to the track and it’s somewhat Oxymoronic in my eyes. Why? I can see the song giving me clarity for a number of things. But at the same time, I can also see the song being my anthem for cuddling!

I have a few, but if I had to pick one, it would be ‘Test Me’. I love it because I feel it encapsulates the feeling of loving someone enough to stay and work things out, especially when things get rough and complicated – even as a friend or an acquaintance. I think that’s what it means to love someone – sacrifice. As humans, it’s easy to sometimes forget that and just be fixated on trivial aspects of disagreements or arguments. But Test Me delivers an important reminder in the most musically eloquent way possible.

How can I not pick ‘Intro‘. The xx has a legion of amazing tracks, but this one tops it for me. It was the first track I fell in love with, and the Kanye West remix is equally amazing. I do a lot of running and Intro is always there in my running playlist. You experience a certain type of transcendence when Intro kicks into your earphones, while you’re tying to complete a long-distance run on a Saturday morning. Oh, and it’s also a perfect track for those early morning drives to work!

It has got to be ‘Infinity’ from their 2009 album. I’ve carried that song with me everywhere I’ve gone for years now – from autorickshaw rides in Bangladesh to laid-back weekends in Bangsar to afternoon drives to the beach in Miri. So while the song in itself is amazing, it’s made even better by all the memories I’ve accumulated over the years, while having Infinity either playing in the background, or subconsciously lingering in my head. It one of my all-time personal favourites and I hope (however unlikely this may be) they play it at the gig in Kuala Lumpur!

There’s obviously a personal connotation attached to this, but my favourite The xx track is probably ‘I Dare You’. One look at the lyrics will give you an indication of what it’s about what also gets to me is just the music video. It features Milly Bobby Brown, who was a major hit in Stranger Things and also The xx playing for an empty crowd beside a swimming pool (like why what how?). And the fast-paced beats, coupled with clear, straightforward vocals with so much clarity in them – it’s enough to leave you staring into the distance every time this track plays in the background.

What is your favourite The xx track? Let us know in the comments section!

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Outrageous Awards Outfits!

So, now that the mad rush of the awards season is finally over, it was only apt for us to compile the weirdest, zaniest outfits that “rocked” the red carpets this year. It would be safe to say that some celebs take the liberty to dress like it’s Halloween although the most prestigious of the awards usually take place in the first quarter of the year. To date, Lady GaGa seems to be the only one to always have all eyes on her because she never fails to stun the crowd in her outfits.

Well now, let’s see who were her contenders during the season of Hollywood glitz and glamour:

Yes, gorgeous Jolie has always been the talk of the awards because she always has on the most glamorous, and dare we say, dark-themed dresses. We’re not sure what went wrong with her or her stylist’s choice this year when she turned up in a, yes, still glamorous and dark-themed dress (with handsome Brad Pitt in hand), that chooses to show only one leg. In fact, in any position that she decided to pose or walk, it would show only one leg. It wasn’t long before the interwebs picked up on it and made a mockery of her Oscars 2012 outfit. Enter, the Twitter account that gained more 40,000 followers and accompanying funnily edited picture (as posted above).

In the time that she hit stardom as an artiste, Nicki Minaj never leaves home without looking super colourful. From hair colour, to outfit, to shoes, accessories, bags..you name it, she’s got it. So imagine our shock when she decided to turn up at the 2012 Grammy Awards just a few weeks ago dressed in what would make her a..priestess. Or at least an evil-looking one. Her look was also completed with the must-have accessory – a fake priest. Let’s hope the Vatican didn’t hear about this!

If anyone knew deadmau5 well enough, they’d know that he’s quite literally the big kid as well as the big nerd in a grown man’s body. Joel thrives on being one of the only electronic dance music (EDM) personalities who “keeps it real”. So we can expect him to be blunt, obnoxious, rude, loud, and above all, blatantly honest about whatever he feels or thinks. And..trolling? Why, that’s what he does best. During the 2012 Grammy Awards, who should be his unlucky “victim” if it was none other than Skrillex aka Sonny Moore himself. The very person he signed on to his Mau5trap label. Somebody call the poor minion!

You know it, we know it, and it would be a crime to leave her out of this one. Did you think we were going to? Lady GaGa turned up at the 2012 Grammy Awards dressed in something that looked like what glam rock fanatics and goth-wannabes would’ve done completely..for lack of better term, “gaga” over. If you ask us, this is probably one of her more subdued outfits to date. However, she paired her outfit nicely with a golden staff. Not sure what she used it for. To beat away other nominees, maybe? Just kidding.


#PAS: Concerts To Blame For “Loose Behaviour” & Pregnancies, Says PAS MP

PAS information chief and Temerloh MP Nasrudin Hassan Tantawi claimed that music concerts where male and female patrons mingle freely, as well as provocative music and dancing, are the causes of “immortal behaviour” in the country.

He added that music concerts promoted “loose behaviour” which contributed to the high number of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and babies being abandoned by young girls. “Based on the National Registration Department’s data, there were 159,725 babies born out of wedlock,” he said.

This is not the first time that Nasrudin’s controversial views have drawn the ire of netizens.

For the unaware, in February 2011, Nasrudin campaigned against the Valentine’s Day celebration by carrying out “immorality checks” to “stop such sinful acts like casual sex which violates Islam”. At that time, Nasrudin was the head of PAS Youth. The Valentine’s Day “crackdown” made international news headlines including The Telegraph and Wall Street Journal.

And that’s not all. Nasrudin also campaigned against several international artistes’ concerts such as Beyoncé, which ultimately forced her to cancel her show. The scheduled concert was part of the R&B star’s “I am …” world tour, which has seen her perform in North America and Europe. It would’ve been Beyoncé’s Malaysian debut.

Other artistes that PAS has protested against include:

The concerts went on without a hitch but PAS staged protests and handed out flyers to attendees outside some of the concert venues.

On top of that, Nasrudin also blamed the lack of religious studies in Malaysia’s education curriculum for “immoral behaviour like adultery and pre-marital sex”. He said introducing sex education in school and promoting the use of condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancies would not resolve the problem.

He went on to add that if adultery and illicit sex continues, the country will have to face the wrath of Allah SWT.

Sources: The Star Online, MMO, WSJ, Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald / Featured image: MMO.

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#GE13: 60,000 Malaysians Attend #Black505 In Penang

Thousands of people attended the Penang #black505 rally last night (11th May 2013, Saturday) organized by Pakatan Rakyat to protest the outcome of the 13th Malaysian general election. This was the second leg of series of gatherings, with the first having taken place at Kelana Jaya stadium on 8th May 2013 (Wednesday) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

It was reported that many who turned up, donning black outfits, had to park their cars at the Bukit Tambun toll plaza a few kilometres away due to the traffic congestion. Carloads of people were seen on major roads leading to the stadium, causing a traffic crawl from 5pm onwards.

According to Star Online, the Batu Kawan stadium took on a carnival-like atmosphere with thousands in the full-fledged “black parade”. The people were seen carrying party, state, and national flags. By 9pm, the stadium was half full and the crowd was mostly on the pitch.

De facto Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at 8:30pm. Various online reports confirmed PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu, as well as other Pakatan leaders in the state were also present.

Anwar then addressed the tens of thousands in Penang by saying, “The last election if the other of all frauds. In these elections, we demand answers, and we demand the answers now”. He also added that the opposition would focus less on challenging the result and more on exposing pro-government biases in the electoral system, and that he will soon produce evidence of the fraud.

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A third is scheduled to be held at Medan Istana 5 in Ipoh tonight.