Kim Cattrall Blames Sarah Jessica Parker For #SexAndTheCity Drama

The claws have come out and there is bad blood between Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker.

When news broke that “Sex and the City 3” was officially cancelled last week, rumours pointed to Cattrall’s diva-like demands for being the main reason behind the debacle. In speaking with Piers Morgan during a recent interview, the actress took a dig at Parker and even claimed that her relationship with the other “Sex and the City” actresses were “toxic”.

During Morgan’s ITV series “Life Stories”, Cattrall, who portrayed Samantha Jones, revealed that she never wanted to be involved in “Sex and the City 3” in the first place. “And now, now at this very moment, it’s quite extraordinary to get any kind of negative press about something that I’ve ben saying for almost a year of ‘no’ that I’m demanding or a diva,” the Golden Globe winner told the host.

She added, “And this is really where I take to task the people from ‘Sex and the City’ and specifically Sarah Jessica Parker in that I think she could have been nicer. I really think she could have been nicer. I don’t know what her issue is, I never have.”

When asked about her outrageous demands that led to Warner Bros. cancelling plans for the 3rd “Sex and the City” instalment, Cattrall flat out denied it. “I never asked for any money, I never asked for any projects, to be thought of as some kind of diva is absolutely ridiculous,” she explained.

The actress added, “And that’s another thing that’s really disappointing is that nobody ever picks up the phone and tries to contact you and say, ‘how you doing?’ That would have been the way to handle it. That’s not what happened here, this is, it feels like a toxic relationship.”

Sorry to dash your hopes fans, but Samantha Jones would never again appear on screen. “Me playing her, that I can assure you will never happen. For me it’s over, it’s over with no regrets, I just wish that Sarah had been nicer,” Cattrall declared.

It’s such a bummer that we won’t be getting “Sex and the City 3” :(

Sources: Movie Web, Daily Mail/ Featured image: Harper’s Bazaar.

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Super Junior To Bring Super 8 Show Tour To Malaysia In March

StarPlanet (星艺娱乐) dropped a teaser a few days ago, asking fans to stay tuned for a major announcement.

“Stay tuned to another SUPER great news from us! These TIMELESS legends are definitely NOT SOMEONE NEW to the GAME!” the concert organiser wrote.

The key words – “Super”, “Timeless”, and “Someone New” – were big enough clues for K-pop fans to guess which major K-pop act StarPlanet was referring to. The majority of the answers in the comments section were, of course, Super Junior (슈퍼주니어).

Super Junior kicked off their 5th world concert tour “Super Show 8: Infinite Time” in October last year. They have since performed in Japan, Thailand, and Philippines. In case you didn’t know, the “Super Show 8” marks Kyuhyun’s comeback, after fulfilling his 2-year mandatory military service. Sadly, Heechul is sitting this tour out due health conditions.

It’s been a long time coming but local ELFs (Ever Lasting Friend) are finally ready to welcome SuJu back to our local shores.

Right now we’re still waiting for the official confirmation but word on the street has it that  Super Junior members – Leeteuk, Siwon, Eunhyuk, Yesung, Ryeowook, Shindong,  Donghae, and Kyuhyun – will be performing at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, on 1st March 2020.

Brought to you by StarPlanet, the details to Super Junior’s “Super Show 8: Infinite Time” are as follows:


Ellie Goulding & Calvin Harris: More Than Just Friends?

Uh-oh! Is Ellie Goulding (finally) dating Calvin Harris aka one of the world’s highest paid DJs now?

According to our source, the DJ was spotted partying the night away with Ellie Goulding at Mahiki Nightclub and both of them ended up at Goulding’s home around 3am. We don’t want to make any assumptions but the fact that that Ellie Goulding is still in a relationship with Douglas Poynter from McFly, well, let’s just hope that they are just collaborating for a new song again.

Previously, the two appeared really intimate in the ‘I Need Your Love’ music video, a collaboration between the two. At that time, the DJ insisted that both of them were only acting. He even went as far as tweeting, “Me and Ellie Goulding PRETENDING to be LOVERS in this video”.

Super believable, right? We know. Meanwhile, Ellie Goulding revealed in an interview with Capital that they really are just good friends and thought that it was funny pretending to be his girlfriend. Hmm. Since Calvin Harris has recently broken up with English singer-songwriter Rita Ora, do you think that both of them legitly are dating now or are they just really good friends, as they both claim?

Psst. Don’t forget to catch Ellie Goulding perform live in Malaysia for the very first time come August this year. Check out the deets here.


#FMFA15: Livescape Asia’s Statement Regarding Permit Issues + Contingency Plans

Late yesterday (Wednesday, 5th March), Singaporean media outlet TNP wrote that the Singaporean authorities have rejected Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2015 organiser Livescape Asia’s applications for a permit to hold the festival at the Changi Exhibition Centre on 13th and 14th March. They cited the police, who said that Livescape’s requests for a Public Entertainment License were rejected because of “serious concerns with potential drug abuse at the event”.

The police mentioned “drug-related activities that had taken place at past Future Music Festival events, including its March 2014 event in Kuala Lumpur that resulted in drug-related deaths and hospitalisations, including several Singaporeans”. FMFA 2014 saw several Singaporeans being hospitalised after a suspected drug overdose while 2 others were later charged for drug offences.

According to CNA, Livescape Singapore submitted applications for a public entertainment licence to the police in January and last month, but were rejected both times, with the police citing “serious concerns” over potential drug abuse at the event. The police said it received Livescape’s application for a permit on 12th Jan and rejected it on 29th Jan. The second application was received on 16th Feb and was rejected on 27th Feb.

Following this, Livescape submitted an appeal to Minister for Home Affairs Teo Chee Hean on 3rd March.

An official statement has also been released by the organiser via their Facebook page, which states:

In our exclusive interview with co-founders Iqbal and Rahul, they explained that a lot of extra measures e.g. EventAid, SightCon, were being taken to ensure that this year’s festival wouldn’t suffer the same fate as last year’s. They’ve also countlessly reiterated that they’re doing all that they can to eliminate problems as much as they can while urging partygoers to have safe and clean fun come FMFA15.

On top of that, Livescape has also increased security and safety measures at the event, including reduced crowd size and higher security personnel to participant ratio. For example, 33 closed-circuit television cameras will be installed at the Singapore event this year, compared to six in Kuala Lumpur last year. There will also be one security personnel for every hundred people, compared to one to 125 last year.

With regards to the current issue at hand, Iqbal said that contingency plans are in place if the appeal is turned down. This includes hosting various performers in various venues across the island. Refunds will be given to ticket-holders who want one, said Iqbal, adding that the company will incur “huge losses” as a result.

Livespace has budgeted S$5 million for the event and about half of that has been spent so far. To date, about 15,000 tickets to the festival have already been sold. Mr Samuel Seow, a lawyer acting on behalf of Livescape Singapore, said yesterday that the organisers expect a response by Friday (6th March).

It’s true that a lot is at stake here for the organiser, artistes/acts that were booked and are slated to play next week, as well as the partygoers who have already locked down their tickets and accommodations. Whether or not FMFA15 will happen is still currently unknown.

But like you, we’ve got our fingers (and toes!) crossed and are hoping for the best outcome.

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Levelling Up With World’s No. 3 DJ — Avicii

The DJ with the baby face, Avicii, is more than just his good looks.

Currently one of the most well-known producers in the growing Swedish house scene, Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, came in #3 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 Polls 2013. Born in Stockholm in 1989, Avicii was 18 when he started writing and remixing tracks in his bedroom before leaking them onto various blogs.

Influenced by Daft Punk and Steve Angello, this 25-year-old DJ became a huge hit across Europe and in the U.K. with his remix of “Seek Bromance”. Now known for his melodic house sound, Avicii released the song “2 Million” after reaching that number of likes on Facebook, while his hit single “Levels” and its accompanying video were nominated at the 2012 MTV Music Video Awards.

Avicii released his highly anticipated collaboration “I Could Be The One” with Nicky Romero towards the end of 2012 and the track was a smash hit that was featured heavily on reality TV shows.

In 2013, Avicii received a Grammy nomination for the “Best Dance Recording” with his single “Levels”, but lost out to Skirllex & Sirah’s “Bangarang”.

June 2013 saw the release of his single “Wake Me Up” featuring Aloe Blacc. The single, from his debut album True, reached the top of the UK charts and showed off Avicii’s new musical direction – a more traditional style of pop.

Will Avicii be able to go up two levels and beat Armin van Buuren and Hardwell to claim the Number 1 spot? That really depends on your votes, now doesn’t it? Well before you vote, here are things you should know about Avicii:

Stay updated with Avicii by stalking his social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and his Website.

Today we leave you with one our of favourite Avicii tracks:


Mario Lopez Is Married!

Release the love birds because hunky Mario Lopez and sweetheart Courtney Mazza are happily married!

The newlyweds became one in a fabulous ceremony in Punta Mita, Mexico. Held at a $30 million-dollar estate, many guests witnessed the beautiful event and one of them is Eva Longoria. “Desperate Housewives” star, Eva Longoria was also the bridesmaid for the wedding as she’s best friends with Lopez. Their two-year-old daughter Gia, was the flower girl in the ceremony.

Lopez and Mazza have been seeing each other since 2008 after meeting on Broadway, in “A Chorus Line”. When did he say the magic words you ask? Lopez got down on one knee in December 2011, while the pair were having a holiday in Mexico.

This isn’t Lopez’s first marriage as he once married to actress Ali Landry. Unfortunately, the marriage only last for two weeks after Ali uncovered that Lopez was cheating on her.

Regardless, congratulations to the both of you and may you two have a prosperous life!


driving home 2 u (A Sour Film) Review: A Sweet Drive Thru Olivia Rodrigo’s Debut Creation

“Red lights. Stop signs. I still see your face in the white cars, front yards...” Twas an echo that rang across the world. “Can’t drive past the places we used to go to… but I still f****** love you, babe.” A bridge that broke a million collective hearts and yet it was this powerful, soulful rise that made it such a visceral beast.

“drivers license” is undoubtedly the song that propelled Olivia Rodrigo to become the household name she is today. It’s just a brilliant strong piece of its accord, making us think back to those times when we were naive and young and had all those crazy feelings. And honestly, we still get chills down our spine whenever this song is played on the radio. It’s just one of those things, ya know!

At the age of 19, the singer/actress’ star is shining bright. Rodrigo is currently a lead in the “High School Musical” reboot on Disney+, having filmed 2 seasons and having third on the pipeline. Off course, she released her debut album, “SOUR”, to critical acclaim last year. It’s no surprise to see her name consistently on the charts. The nominations and awards have also been abounding with her snatching the “Best Female Artist” prize at the iHeartRadio Music Awards recently!

With “driving home 2 u (A Sour Film)”, Rodrigo gets candid about the process of getting “SOUR” made and takes a dreamy road trip from Salt Lake City to LA while she’s at it. Indeed, it’s the story of the young teenage soul and the expression of such. We get a portal into Rodrigo’s mind and her personal songwriting viewpoint along with the growth she experiences subsequently.

“I’ve always loved writing emotional songs. I’ve always been attracted to music that… hit these deep parts of the human psyche“, Olivia muses at the beginning of the film. “I think that being a songwriter is actually the best job and best craft. There’s nothing that is a truer window into human emotion than music.”

There’s nothing more important to an artist than the freedom to express. It’s part and parcel of a creative identity. Undoubtedly, emotions are always a deciding factor in how a certain tone is being presented. Here, Rodrigo explores the intensity of her own feelings and how they shaped the tracks, ambling across barren sands while she’s at it.

It’s not a secret that Rodrigo’s album is about sour feelings, the hardships of young love, of learning to love. “drivers license” in itself is a song about that feeling of heartbreak and betrayal. “good 4 u”, while downright upbeat, is has a petulant agony to it. “happier” exudes a one-sided passion for someone and it is unabashedly selfish. Rodrigo explores all of these bitter adolescent emotions through her music, bringing her sensibilities to the table. It’s not filtered in any way.

As a matter of fact, there is a certain authenticity that takes place in “driving home 2 u” and we love that. At one point during the “deja vu” segment, there are feelings of anxiety and insecurities that threaten to uproot her confidence prior to the release of the single. It’s never a smooth ride in making something work. And after the massive, humungous success of a debut single, how do you top that? How sure are you that people are going to like this next one? And the next, so on…

It’s great that Rodrigo talks about being honest with herself and her work. She opens up about the struggles of being a child performer where she felt as if she was getting all the praise because, yes, she was still young. She felt that without being honest, she could not spur herself forward. Thus, she looked within herself and her father for criticism and ways to improve. Soon, she also found solace in her songwriting collaborator and producer, Dan Nigro. His direct approach is something she appreciates and attributes as a massive influence on her own creative decisions.

Her songwriting sessions, filmed on a GoPro provide an inside look into that intimate world. Rodrigo and Nigro could either be cracking their heads, brainstorming and trying to find the right melody for a certain hook. But at the same time, it’s never tense and the duo does get goofy at points, which is where the fun element comes in. Magic also happens on the fly as per the case of the grungy shimmer of “brutal”, which she and Nigro write in a day.

Throughout the film, Rodrigo takes each song on her “SOUR” tracklist and provides insight into them, interpolating each segment with an alternative rendition whilst crossing states. Filmed across multiple stunning locations, Rodrigo and her team rock out under freeways, on sandy beaches, in abandoned locations, and in front of white lime.

Nonetheless, our favourite one has to be the “traitor” segment, an almost raw, looped version that Rodrigo does solo under the hood of a gas station. It’s not the most flawless, showing with some very slight timing disparities, but it’s the little imperfections like these that give rise to Rodrigo’s relatability. Having the camera on her focused visage as she attempts to get the flow right along with a 3-minute continuous tracking shot makes it one of the standout moments in the entire film.

By its end, there is a cathartic finale with the album’s completion. There are cheers and emphatic shouts in the studio where both Nigro and Rodrigo worked so hard for a year.

“I think we may have done it!“, as the singer breathes a sigh of relief. “I know, nothing will ever be the same“, Nigro chimes in.

Indeed, nothing will be the same for young Olivia, metaphorically, finally getting her driver’s license. She’s about to drive out there and share her music with the entire world. And the rest is history. Good 4 her! Keep going, gurl!

“Driving Home 2 U” is currently streaming on Disney+. Do check out our amazing interview with Olivia here too!

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"driving home 2 u" gives viewers and fans alike an honest behind the scenes look at teenage angst, insecurities, and the intimate expression of the phenomenal artist, Olivia Rodrigo.


First Edition Of Harry Potter Sold For £150,000!

A 1997 first edition of “Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone” annotated by J.K. Rowling sold for £150,000 (USD227,000) at a London auction Tuesday, a new record for a printed book by the writer.

Two bidders battled it out for the work before the hammer finally came down, triggering a round of applause at the Sotheby’s auction house. The book contains commentary and 22 of Rowling’s own original illustrations.

The lot formed part of a sale of books annotated by 50 British and Commonwealth contemporary writers, raising a combined total of £439,200. The second-highest price was achieved for another children’s classic, Roald Dahl’s “Matilda”, which sold for £30,000. Other lots auctioned included works by Julian Barnes, Alan Bennett, Seamus Heaney and Hilary Mantel.

Many authors represented at the sale turned up in person, including Helen Fielding, Frederick Forsyth, and Ben Okri.

“This is a triumphant conclusion to a wonderful project, which has involved the hard work and good will of so many people. I am sure that the buyers of the individual books will be thrilled with their purchases”, said Rick Gekoski, who curated the collection for sale.


Logitech Launches “Your iPad Mini’s Other Half”

Logitech is introducing the Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard mini, a slim protective keyboard cover designed to enhance the iPad® mini experience. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini helps you make the most of everything you do on your iPad mini – from enjoying apps, movies and photos to giving you a comfortable typing experience – while keeping your tablet’s thin, light and sleek style.

Attaching securely with the click of powerful integrated magnets, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini has a slim aluminum cover that matches the iPad mini and brings durable protection to it with minimal weight.

When you’re ready to use it, flip the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini around to reveal its built-in Bluetooth® EasyType keyboard, offering a traditional typing layout in a small seven-inch form factor, plus iPad mini function shortcut keys for the commands you use most often, such as copy and paste. It also doubles as a hands-free view stand so you can use your iPad mini without having to hold it.

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini has an instant On/Off feature, which means your iPad mini automatically wakes up when you open the cover and switches to standby when you close it. The keyboard itself has a three-month battery life (based on usage of two hours per day) so you can spend more time exploring your new tablet and less time worrying about your keyboard losing power.

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini is expected to be available in Malaysia beginning May 2013, for a suggested retail price of RM259.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Rihanna – Pour It Up

“All I see is signs, all I see is signs, money on my mind, money money on my mind.”

It’s finally here! After days of sneak peeks of behind the scenes pole dancing classes and stripper audition videos, Rihanna’s Pour It Up music video is here!

The video features fake money flying everywhere and the star herself playing both a stripper and bankroller making this her raciest video to date.


BLACKPINK’s Kill This Love MV Has Achieved These 8 Major Records So Far

As promised, at 12am today (Friday, 5th April), BLACKPINK dropped their long-awaited comeback music video, “Kill This Love”.

It didn’t take long before Blinks got the hashtag #KILLTHISLOVEwithBLACKPINK trending worldwide on social media platforms. Just hours after its release, “Kill This Love” has already broken some major records.

Here are some impressive records that BLACKPINK has achieved so far:

1. BLACKPINK just scored their first #1 on the US iTunes sales chart with “Kill This Love”. They are also the first Asian girl group to achieve this feat.

2. BLACKPINK is the first worldwide girl-group to top the US iTunes chart since Destiny’s Child.

3. It also debuted at #1 on the Worldwide iTunes Chart, knocking Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s “Shallow” off the top spot.

4. “Kill This Love” is the fastest K-pop group to hit 10 million views at 4 hours and 13 minutes. It was previously held by BTS’s “IDOL” at  4 hours and 16 minutes.

5. The visual has also become the fastest K-pop girl group to hit 20 million views at 9 hours and 38 minutes. It was previously held by TWICE’s “YES or YES” at 10 hours and 27 minutes.

6. BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love” is the fastest video in history to surpass 1 million likes on YouTube in 30 minutes. It surpass Ariana Grande’s previous “thank u, next” record of an hour and 10 mins!

7. It also the fastest music video to reach 2 million likes on YouTube (1 hour 49 mins). BTS’ “Idol” took 2 hours 20 mins while Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” took 3 hours.

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(UPDATE) #FMFA15: Livescape Asia Confirms Cancellation Of Festival

We don’t like being the bringer of bad news but as at 6:15pm today (8th March 2015), Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2015 organiser Livescape Asia has confirmed that FMFA15 has been cancelled.

This is of course coming after several applications to the Singaporean authorities for a public entertainment licence, which was turned down twice. Livescape Asia later submitted an appeal to Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs, which unfortunately, also didn’t see an approval.

As such, it has left the organiser no choice but to cancel FMFA15, which was originally scheduled to take place at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore on 13th and 14th March. Of course, it is without a doubt that this comes as a big blow to Livescape Asia, considering the fact that FMFA 2014 was abruptly shut down due to several cases of drug overdose.

In our exclusive interview with co-founders Iqbal and Rahul, they explained that a lot of extra measures e.g. EventAid, SightCon, were being taken to ensure that this year’s festival wouldn’t suffer the same fate as last year’s. They’ve also countlessly reiterated that they’re doing all that they can to eliminate problems as much as they can while urging partygoers to have safe and clean fun come FMFA15.

On top of that, Livescape also increased security and safety measures at the event, including reduced crowd size and higher security personnel to participant ratio. For example, 33 closed-circuit television cameras will be installed at the Singapore event this year, compared to six in Kuala Lumpur last year. There will also be one security personnel for every hundred people, compared to one to 125 last year.

Alas, these extra measures will never see the light of day :(

In the statement, the organiser said that full ticket refunds will now be made to all FMFA ticket buyers, details of which will be made available by Monday (9th March) evening. They’ve also set up a care team to help answer partygoers’ concerns directly. Read the full statement here:

More details have been released regarding FMFA15’s refunds For those of you who are seeking to get the necessary reimbursements s e.g. tickets, packages, preloaded credits, please refer to Livescape Asia’s statement as per below:

For more information, please visit Livescape Asia’s Facebook page or FMFA’s Facebook page.


#AppleMusic: Apple Announces New Music Streaming Service At #WWDC15

Apple Music – a sure sign that Apple is quickly catching up with the music streaming game.

Early this morning, Apple announced the launch of “Apple Music” at this year’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC). If you paid any attention to the #WWDC15 hashtag, you’d see a slew of Apple announcements. Some outstanding, some not so much, but this one is definitely relevant for all you music streaming fans.

And it’s not surprising, since the company did revolutionise digital music (read: iPod, iTunes) after all.

During #WWDC15, Apple CEO Tim cook said:

We’ve had a long relationship with music. And music has had a rich history of change, some of which we’ve played a part in.

The Apple Music service will bring combine music downloads, streaming radio, and a streaming music service into a single app. Like most digital services, it promises to learn your tastes and recommend great new songs accordingly.

The service will cost USD9.99 a month, or USD14.99 for a family plan of up to six individuals, with a 3-month free trial. In order to use the family plan, you’ll need to have iCloud Family Sharing active.

To put the price point into perspective:

Of course, the 30 million tracks on Apple Music are also going to be found on Spotify but the one thing that Apple Music has is their Beats 1 radio station, which will be hosted by ex-BBC DJ Zane Lowe among other big name sign-ups. The station will be available in 100 countries and it’s going to be playing tunes around the clock, anchored by 3 DJs: Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, and Julie Adenuga.

On top of that, the company has rebuilt iTunes Radio and reportedly staffed it with big-name artists like Dr. Dre, will.i.am, Pharrell, and Drake acting as DJs.

In fact, as seen in the Instagram post above, Drake was present at #WWDC15, where he took the stage to talk about Apple Music and called it “a movement”. He also showed off a feature called “Connect”, which allows artistes upload music, photos, and messages which are then shared with their fans. It’s basically a blog fans can subscribe to, then comment and like individual posts.

The next question is, will users be able to listen to music offline? Yes, like Spotify, paid Apple Music users will be able to download albums and playlists to play offline. Free users, on the other hand, will only be able to listen to Apple Music radio stations with limited skipping.

And then there’s this really cool integration – Siri. The Apple Music app works with Apple’s voice-controlled virtual assistant, allowing subscribers to ask it to play a song from a movie soundtrack or year without needing to know the track’s name. Like for example, you can command it to play the Lana Del Rey song from “The Great Gatsby“:

The one thing that Apple did not address, however, is the music streaming quality. Which is not good considering the fact that most music fans are extremely conscious when it comes to the way their music sounds.

For example, we know that Spotify goes up to 320kbit/s with its Extreme Quality stream while TIDAL offers CD quality streaming using the “Free Lossless Audio Codec” or FLAC. TIDAL’s specs claim that you’ll get the full CD sampling rate of 44 kHz, 16bit and at a bitrate of 1411kbps with TIDAL.

That having said, Apple Music in undoubtedly set to rival other music streaming services such as Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora, etc.

The Android version of Apple Music will be out in fall (read: before the year ends).

So, who wants to give this paid service a try? Apple Music will be made available in more than 100 countries starting 30th June

Sources: The Verge, Apple Music, Pocket-lint, BBC, Forbes.

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Suicide Squad: First Cast Photo Unveils New Cast Members

It seems like director David Ayer has successfully assembled all his heroes and anti-heroes for his upcoming DC Comics film, “Suicide Squad” :D

Since the filming will begin in Toronto soon, the “Fury” director recently shared a new on-set photo on Twitter to show that the cast of the film have gathered up and sat down for a table reading. He tweeted:

Cast read through today! #SuicideSquad pic.twitter.com/yajjcB5aEb

— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) April 9, 2015

Produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle, “Suicide Squad” will be executive produced by Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson, and Geoff Johns. Ayer is attached to direct the film, based on Justin Marks’ screenplay.

The film is based on the original DC Comic of the same name, where a group of supervillains find themselves going on a most unlikely mission for a shot at redemption. However, the mission will probably kill them all.

Jared Leto joined the cast of the film to portray The Joker, alongside Will Smith‘s Deadshot, Margot Robbie‘s Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney‘s Captain Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman‘s Rick Flag, and Cara Delevingne‘s Enchantress.

Leto was not included in the cast photo tweeted by Ayer because he is currently on tour with his band, 30 Seconds to Mars. However, a few new faces like Adam Beach and Ike Barinholtz were included in the cast photo.

Umberto Gonalez of Latino Review offered an update by revealing the roles of the new cast members.

RT! BREAKING SUICIDE SQUAD NEWS! SHOCKING! JOE MANGANIELLO OUT! JIM PARRACK IN AS DEATHSTROKE! THEY DECIDED TO GO YOUNGER WITH THE CHARACTER! IKE BARINHOLTZ IN AS DR HUGO STRANGE! ADAM BEACH AT THIS TIME PENDING FURTHER CONFIRMATION IS RUMORED AS RAVAN! #BREAKING #EXCLUSIVE #SUICIDESQUAD #SKWAD #DEATHSTROKE #HUGOSTRANGE #RAVAN

A photo posted by Umberto Gonzalez (@umbertogonzalez) on Apr 8, 2015 at 6:36pm PDT

Gonzalez revealed that “Magic Mike XXL” star Joe Manganiello was originally offered to play Deathstroke, but the studio then decided to cast Jim Parrack instead because “they decided to go younger with the character”. Ike Barinholtz is said to be portraying Dr. Hugo Strange while Adam Beach is rumoured to be playing Ravan.

Slated for release on 5th August 2016, “Suicide Squad” also stars Jay Hernandez, Scott Eastwood, Viola Davis, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Ed Harris and Jackie Earle Haley are rumoured to appear in the film, but Warner Bros. has yet to make the official casting announcement.


(Video) Experience ‘Kampung In The City’ With Upin & Ipin At HYdeout In KL!

The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur hotel introduced their first family-friendly themed buffet known as HYdeout back in December 2020 and it’s been a success ever since. HYdeout has grown in popularity since the days when it featured classic themes like ‘Spookyville’ and ‘Dinotopia’.

Since HYdeout’s current theme, ‘Dinotopia,’ is now coming to an end, the Grand Hyatt hotel will debut an all-new unique theme on 9th April, featuring Malaysia’s most beloved award-winning cartoon series, Upin and Ipin!

We reckon that the significance of ‘Kampung In The City’ theme will make a favourable impression on both local and international guests, as it does on us. We are honoured to work with Les’ Copaque Production, Malaysia’s pioneer animation production company, also the creators of Upin & Ipin, to have this vision set sail into what we believe will entail a grand sense of connection for families to circle back to what ‘kampung’ adventures are all about,” said Olivier Lenoir, General Manager of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

Founder, Managing Director and Producer of Les’ Copaque Production, Haji Burhanuddin Md Radzi said that it is a privilege to collaborate with Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for HYdeout’s new theme as they are able to bring the elements of Upin & Ipin come to life beyond the screen.

HYdeout’s brand-new ‘Kampung In The City’ theme honours the essence of Upin & Ipin through all that the themed sanctuary has to offer from an all-you-can-eat buffet to interactive games and entertainment like traditional games, ‘wau’ painting, carnival booths, 3D walls, movie screening, and more. Not only that, the kids will get to meet Upin & Ipin themselves!

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If you’re interested in checking out and experience ‘Kampung in the City’, here’s more information on the upcoming HYdeout event and if you wish to book your tickets, you can go and visit their official website.

Ramadhan Period
⦁ Availability : 9th – 30th April
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#JemTheMovie: First Look At Jem And The Holograms

Glamour and glitter? Check. Fashion and fame? Check. Contagious music? We don’t know yet.

What we do know is that Jem looks truly outrageous (no pun intended) with her pink hair and star power in the first official still from Jon M.Chu’s’ “Jems and the Holograms” movie.

Earlier this week, a low-resolution version of the still came online after it was found in the March 2015 issue of Elle Magazine. Universal Pictures has since released a high-resolution photo, giving fans a first proper look at Jem and the band.

Created by Christy Marx, “Jem and the Holograms” is an American animated TV series that ran for 3 seasons. It was a joint collaboration by Hasbro, Marvel, and Sunbow Productions. The main character is Jerrica Benton, a music company owner who transforms into her rock star alter-ego Jem with the help of a holographic computer called Synergy. The series follows the musical adventure of Jerrica, her alter-ego Jem, and her band the Holograms.

However, the film adaptation of “Jem and the Holograms” has a slightly different storyline.

As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. In Universal Pictures’ Jem and the Holograms, four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice.

Newcomer Aubrey Peeples is set to star in the movie as Jem while Ryan Guzman will star as her love interest Rio. Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, and Hayley Kiyoko will star as her sisters Kimber, Shana, and Aja. “The Breakfast Club” star Molly Ringwald and “Cape Fear” star Juliette Lewis are casted for undisclosed roles as well.

Written by Ryan Landels, “Jem and the Holograms” is produced by Chu, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun for SB Projects, Bennett Schneir, Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios.

“Jem and the Holograms” is slated for release on 23rd October 2015.


B-boy Khenobu Emerges Winner Of The Red Bull BC One Cypher Malaysia 2013

The hunt for Malaysia’s best B-Boy to represent the country at the world prestige one-on-one B-Boy competition took place over the weekend at the Red Bull BC One Cypher Malaysia, created by Red Bull Blue & Silver from Europe.

Over 150 b-boys stormed Chin Woo Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, ready to show the judges what they have to offer to be chosen as “The One”. As the judges decide on the best top 16 b-boy, the final 16 had a balanced share of old and new faces, with at least 5 b-boys that were also in last year’s final, including 2012 champion B-boy Juicy.

The cypher saw one of the best battles between brothers as B-boy Juicy and B-boy Khenobu battle each other at the top- 8 round. The 20 year-old full time b-boy clearly out-shined his older brother and eventually took home the title.

Heading the judging the panel at this year’s Cypher is Red Bull BC One All Star Roxrite who has won 82 B-Boy accolades from major and prestige B-Boys tournaments along with Singapore b-boy True Colours and Malaysia’s b-boy Sabamon of Giller Battle Crew.

B-boy Khenobu will be heading to the Red Bull BC One Asia-Pacific qualifier in Tokyo, Japan this coming September. If he wins there, he will be one of the final 16 to battle on a global stage at the world final in Seoul, Korea this December. Thrilled by his win, Khenobu is ready and excited to show the world what Malaysian b-boys are all about.

Red Bull BC One All Star Roxrite was impressed by Khenobu’s skills and energy and believes he stands a chance at the Asia Pacific stage, “If he keeps doing what he does and practice hard, he will have a real chance to make it far in the Asia Pacific stage”. Roxrite also conducted 3 workshops in Malaysia (Penang, Johor and Kuala Lumpur), giving local b-boys an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best.

For more information, visit their website.

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90s Comeback! Boy Band 911 Is Coming To Malaysia This June

Have we travelled back to the 90s, cos’ not too long ago, Blue held a concert in Malaysia for their 20th anniversary, and then we received news that Westlife is coming for their “The Twenty Tour”.

Now, another 90s boy band will be making their way to Malaysia, and they are none other that the 3-member pop group 911 consisting of Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Simon “Spike” Dawbarn!

We are very excited to announce that on SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2019 we’re going to be performing for the first time in almost 20yrs in #KualaLumpur #Malaysia!! Ticket info coming soon – we can’t wait to see you ? #911TheReunion

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A few months back, Dawbarn visited Kuala Lumpur to seek out potential talents for his recording company Alstar. During his visit, he hinted that 911 might be coming to Malaysia soon – looks like he is keeping his words.

It is officially confirmed that 911 will be performing in Malaysia on 22nd June 2019 at Kuala Lumpur’s Quill Convention Centre on 8:30pm for their The Reunion concert tour.

Marking their 1st concert in Malaysia, fans of the boy band can look forward to some of their iconic hits including “Bodyshakin”, “Love Sensation”, “Private Number”, and “Party People…Friday Night”, as well as their new hits.

Ticketing details for the Malaysian concert will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned.


Henry Cavill Confirms He Won’t Return As Superman; James Gunn Releases Statement

DC fans were super-excited when Henry Cavill’s Superman made a special cameo in a recent movie (spoiler alert). Since then, everyone has been eager to know what they can expect from the upcoming Superman sequel. But that dream may never come true.

Unfortunately, it has just been announced earlier today (Thursday, 15th December) that Henry Cavill will not be returning to play the man of steel. Wait, what happened? Did something go wrong? Who will replace the actor? Here’s what we know so far:

After announcing his return as the character back in October, Henry recently shared a post on his Instagram to inform fans of his departure from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). According to the actor, he had just met up with writer James Gunn and producer Peter Safran and after much discussion, it has been decided that he will not be reprising his role as the iconic DC superhero.

“This news isn’t the easiest but that’s life. James and Peter have a universe to build and I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes,” he wrote. The 39-year-old continued his post by thanking his fans who have supported him and the character since 2013. “We can mourn for a bit but then we must remember…Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he set for us are still there,” the actor added.

Fans and fellow celebrities are all saddened by the news and took to the comment sections to express their gratitude to the British actor for playing the iconic role. The news now beckons the question, “what will happen to the Superman movie?”

Moments after Henry’s announcement, James Gunn finally tweeted to address the situation and give hints on what fans can expect for the Man of Steel sequel. According to the writer, the next Superman movie will focus on the hero’s early life but be reassured that it’s not an origin story. He also stated that he and Peter Safran are open to the possibility of having Henry play a different DC character.

We’re sad to see Henry Cavill go but if he’s open to playing another character in the DCEU, we’re curious to know which character would be perfect for him to play. Another hero? A villain? For now, who do you think will be the next Superman?


#LimKokWing: University Founder Majorly Roasted For David Bowie Tweet

Uh oh. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology founder and advertising man Lim Kok Wing has landed himself in “a bit of a pickle”.

Barely 24 hours after English entertainer David Bowie’s death, Lim Kok Wing posted up a tweet in “expression” of an opinion that he had of David Bowie, saying that he never understood the singer’s style. More or less.

The above tweet drew ire of netizens as well as David Bowie fans, as they all found it ironic and somewhat disrespectful coming from a founder of a creative university.

Many Twitter users have slammed (and continue to slam) him for his remark, hurling every insult imaginable in his way and ultimately chiding him for not showing respect to the recently deceased music legend. And from what we know (according to their Facebook rants), these said Twitter users were effectively blocked from Lim Kok Wing’s Twitter account.

That having said, there were also some Twitter users who were kind and patient enough to describe in detail David Bowie’s contributions to not only music but also fashion/style and trends, as well as his influence on the entertainment industry. And explained that there probably not one performer in the world that hasn’t been inspired by him.

The Twitter “shitstorm” lasted for more than a day. Understandably. While we personally thought that it was fine for Lim Kok Wing to have an opinion about David Bowie (we all have opinions or non opinions about some artistes at some point of our lives) what we didn’t understand was his need to post this follow-up tweet:

Okay now, what was he trying to insinuate there? :x

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BTS’ TV Appearance In Japan Cancelled Over A Controversial T-Shirt

A broadcaster in Japan has reportedly cancelled an appearance of the hugely popular South Korean boy band BTS over a controversial T-shirt worn by one of the band members.

The T-shirt which depicts an image of the US atomic bombing of Japan and some Korean independence slogans was worn by Jimin in a performance and has gone viral on social media, stirring anger among some Japanese BTS fans, who called it an “insult”.

I can never accept the act that #BTS member wore the atomic bomb T-shirts humanely. The problem is not the relation between Japan and Korea. It's just humanity. pic.twitter.com/x37nZs8pJG

— YUJI 髙橋 裕司 TAKAHASHI (@YuJett) November 9, 2018

The shirt appears to celebrate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, which killed hundreds of thousands of people, but some fans defended that wasn’t disrespectful to the Japanese people, and was simply a celebration of the defeat of the Japanese empire and the resulting independence of Korea.

It is unclear when exactly Jimin wore the shirt in question, some said it was worn last year while others said that he wore it on 15th August this year to mark Korea’s Liberation Day, but pictures of him in it started circulating online in October.

BTS JIMIN recommends nuclear war!He goes against world peace! pic.twitter.com/RXNUnr2w7I

— E233 (@haDG94PD0ztNE6d) November 9, 2018

BTS was scheduled to perform on 9th November on popular Japanese music program “Music Station”, but Universal Music has confirmed that their appearance on the live music show was canceled.

BTS apologised for the cancellation but made no reference to the T-shirt. “We apologise for disappointing fans who were looking forward to this. BTS will continue their efforts to connect with fans on stage and also through music,” the group said as quoted.

After BTS cancelled their flights to Japan, the designer behind the t-shirt Lee Kwang Jae issued an apology. “I did not include that part to mock Japan. I did it to express the historic truth and timing that after the atomic bomb was detonated, Japan’s unconditional surrender led to independence.”

“After I found out, I was very flustered and apologetic. I had no intention to promote anti-Japanese sentiment, and so I’m very sorry towards BTS,” he added.


SonaOne & Alif Want People To “Look Around” For The “Detail”

Sony-Kartel’s award-winning rapper-producers, SonaOne and Alif have finally launched their debut collaborative album, “Detail” which features ear-worm hits like “Obvious” and “Pun Boleh”.

At the same time, the duo, who has been dubbed as the new Too Phat of this era, also introduced their 3rd single from the album “Look Around” together with its music video.

Directed by by Zulamran Hilmi (who also shot the visuals for Kartel honcho Joe Flizzow’s single “Sampai Jadi”), the “Look Around” music video features fellow Kartel brothers, Singaporean rappers Yung Raja and Fariz Jabba. (Could this be a hint that these 2 will collaborate soon?)

Mixed by Jimmy Cash who engineered Travis Scott’s 2018 masterpiece “Astroworld”, and mastered by Chris Athens, whose clients include Drake, Nicki Minaj,  Justin Timberlake and David Guetta, “Detail” was first performed live during the 2nd 16 Baris Concert.

Featuring a total of 15 tracks, “Detail” is now available on Spotify, KKbox, Joox, Deezer, Apple Music, and more.

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Will Smith Expresses Interest In Working With YG Entertainment

Looks like the Fresh Prince of Bel Air is a bigger K-Pop fan that we had expected. Two days ago, it was revealed that Will Smith had asked Jay Park if he could feature one of Jay’s previously unreleased song on his upcoming film, “After Earth“.

Yesterday, the Hollywood actor and his son, Jaden Smith were in South Korea to promote “After Earth”. Both father and son attended the press conference that was held at the Seoul Yeouido Conrad Hotel. During the press conference, Will Smith was asked, “In Korea, celebrities usually make a promise in hopes that their movies will be successful. Will you promise to do something if ‘After Earth’ is successful?”

I have one! If this movie is successful in Korea, I’m gonna do a song with Psy. If it’s successful in Korea, we’ll get the exact numbers, if it’s a huge success in Korea, I might do a record with Psy. So we’re gonna get huge music and so, if we have success, we’re gonna come back and we’re gonna go to YG Entertainment, and we’re gonna make two records. Or one big record with our family and the YG family!

Jaden too quipped, “If it’s a huge success in Korea, I’m gonna do a song with G-Dragon”, which invited cheers and claps from the members of the media and all who was present at the press conference.

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Ed Sheeran To Play In Singapore Next Year

It’s finally happening! Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will be heading for Singapore next year.

The 23-year-old, who released his second album x (read as multiply) in June, will hold his first concert at The Star Theatre on 14th March. “I can’t wait to tour this new record, it’s been a long time coming. I’m looking forward to touring in Asia for the first time!” said Sheeran in a media release from the concert’s organiser AEG Live on Tuesday (Oct 21).

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter gained prominence with his first album + back in 2011. That debut contained hit songs like “The A Team”, “You Need Me”, “I Don’t Need You”, “Lego House”, and “Give Me Love”.

No further details have been released yet and there hasn’t been any news if Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is going to be one of his tour stops. But we’ll update this post with more information as soon as we have ’em!

For more information, visit his website.


#KPop: Did BTS Copy SHINee’s Concept Art For Their New Album?

This time, the Bangtan Boys have been put on blast for plagiarism, following the recent release of their latest album, “Young Forever”, taken from the “The Most Beautiful Moment In Life” trilogy. SHINee fans claim that BTS’ album artworks are too similar to the ones SHINee released back in 2014.

According to All Kpop, the overall album concept for “Young Forever” and SHINee’s 2014 Japanese album hold too many similarities to be a just coincidence. A side by side comparison includes BTS and SHINee up in the air in a multi-coloured hot air balloon, the boys gathering around a campfire under the night sky, and them simply chilling by a vintage van.

Fans are of course equally divided on the issue. “SHINee’s first picture was a teaser that was uploaded on a Japanese mobile sites. The teaser is at an angle that is commonly used overseas. There is indeed a hot air balloon in the MV and from what I know, hot air balloons weren’t only used by SHINee,” a netizen pointed out.

The fan added that the campfire snapshot “is also not a capture from SHINee’s MV. There is a limited monthly magazine called Shawol-J for subscribed Japanese fans, and that’s where the picture is from. An international fan had used Tumblr to make it black and white and edited it to include the stars. It’s not in the MV, or the album.”

As for the vintage van similarity, both boy bands are seen using a bright coloured camping trailer for transportation. A netizen pointed that “for SHINee, it’s an MV capture, but instead of sitting in front of the camping car like BTS, SHINee dashes out of the camping car. They’re both camping concepts and it’s difficult to call it plagiarism.”

Regardless of whether you agree with this netizen’s point of view, Timmy Dee explains that “plagiarism accusations, be they real or imagined, are also just part of the game”. Commentator Chicamaingay has a suggestion for BTS for their next record though: Wear absolutely nothing! “But they might still be accused of plagiarising porn stars anyway,” he said.

While we allow the drama to cool off, let’s just press play on BTS’ new music video, “Fire“, shall we? The dance sequence is pretty dope!

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Woman Murdered & Cemented Into Wall

39-year-old Voon Su Ching was in the car wash and repair business in Brunei. Over the Chinese New Year break, the Malaysian woman had gone to a friend’s house in Bandar Seri Begawan to keep an eye on the bungalow for the owner, who had gone back to her hometown.

However, Voon Su Ching went missing five days ago.

When the owner returned on Sunday night, she spotted a 3m-high strange cement slab in the garden which had a stench coming from it. She immediately lodged a police report the next day, which lead to the gruesome recovery of Voon Su Ching’s body.

Initial reports state that Voon Su Ching was murdered and her body cemented into the wall. It is believed that the murderer had covered her body with zinc sheets before pouring cement on her. Police have since detained a man, in his 40s, who was spotted sending two trucks of cement to the crime scene, to assist in investigations.


Katy Perry & NCT Dream To Headline Lazada’s 9th Birthday Celebrations

Good news music lovers! Lazada Malaysia has just unveiled a star-studded lineup for its Lazada Super Party. The virtual concert is slated to be simulcast across 6 countries on 26th March in celebration of Lazada’s 9th anniversary celebrations.

To gear up the excitement, the eCommerce platform has announced Katy Perry and K-pop boyband NCT Dream (엔씨티 Dream) to headline this year’s Shoppertainment-packed Super Party concert. They will be joined by homegrown talents Haqiem Rusli, Ismail Izzani, and more.

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Consumers will be entertained as they countdown to Lazada’s Surprise Birthday Sale event that starts at midnight on 27th March. Themed around celebrating ‘Everyday Heroes’, the music event will pay tribute to frontline essential workers who have dedicated their lives during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Sharing words of positivity and hope to her fans in Southeast Asia, top-selling global singer-songwriter popular for chart-topping hits like “Roar”, “Dark Horse” and her latest studio album “Smile” Katy Perry said, “Thank you for supporting and loving me all this time. I am excited to meet you soon at the Lazada Super Party, to hopefully spread a little light, love and joy and have everyone sing along with me, even if we are physically apart. I wish for Lazada to help all of their customers as they need, and for everyone to always look on the bright side of life.”

In conjunction with Lazada’s signature Shoppertainment segments, shoppers can look forward to:

You can tune in to the exclusive Super Party concert via Lazada’s in-app livestream channel LazLive, as well as local broadcasting networks Astro Ria, TV3 and social media platforms.


BreadTalk Opens New Concept Store In Avenue K Shopping Mall

If you’re a bread lover, we’re happy to announce that BreadTalk has just open a new concept store in Avenue K Shopping Mall.

For those interested, it’s situated at Level C (opposite KLCC LRT station) and opens from 8am to 10pm daily. Patrons around the area can now get their daily dose of freshly baked bread from the leading boutique bakery chain.

Since opening in Singapore back in 2000, BreadTalk has expanded to China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Middle East. Besides the stores at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and IOI City Mall, BreadTalk Malaysia will be opening several more concept stores in Plaza Low Yat, IOI Mall Puchong, and KLIA2. The first BreadTalk flagship store will then debut at Star Boulevard along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in 2019.

Inspired by the art of break-making, BreadTalk prides itself in using premium ingredients such as Japanese-milled flour and pure butter from New Zealand. So what can foodies expect from BreadTalk Avenue K? There will be 27 food items on a daily basis. Their signature hot items are Flosss Bun and Golden Lava Mini Croissant.

The Flosss Bun features a smooth egg cream topped with a generous layer of chicken “flosss” to form a fluffy and flavourful bun. Meanwhile, the winning ingredient of Golden Lava Mini Croissant is the irresistible temptation of salted egg yolk. When the sweet and savoury salted egg molten lava filing melts in your mouth, you’ll be left wanting another one.

For these 2 weeks, customers will get to enjoy their Buy 5 Free 1 promo. The first 30 customers of the day who spend RM20 and above will also get an orange BreadTalk tote bag. The promo is only valid till 23rd November 2018.

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For more information, visit BreadTalk Malaysia’s Facebook page here.

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#AOEmbrace: Armin van Buuren To Hold 2017 Global Tour In Singapore & Jakarta

Heads up, music lovers. Your favourite Dutch DJ is coming to South East Asia in the first half of 2017!

International musician Armin van Buuren will be holding his “Armin Only Embrace World Tour”, which is based on his 6th studio album “Embrace” (2015), in Jakarta and Singapore on 31st March and 1st April 2017 respectively.

Best known for his infectious trance beats, van Buuren has hosted a popular weekly radio segment called “A State of Trance” since 2001 and launched several “Armin Only” world tours. His hit single, “This Is What It Feels Like” featuring Trevor Guthrie, was nominated for “Best Dance Recording” at the 2014 Grammy Awards.

When asked about his “Armin Only Embrace” tour, the 39-year-old said, “It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever done. It’s theatre meets performance arts and electronic music, as the show combines elements from theatre, dance, singers, live music and more. I’m very excited to bring this to Jakarta and Singapore, as it is very different from what music fans have seen or heard so far”.

Brought to you by The Livescape Group, the upcoming shows is described as a “multi-sensory experience” and it will feature other genres of music aside from electronic. Other artistes performing at the shows include Mr. Probz, Kensington, Eric Vloeimans & Cimo Fränkel, Angel Taylor, BullySongs, and Betsie Larkin.

Details for “Armin Only Embrace World Tour” Asia Pacific leg are as follows:

For more information, visit the concert’s Facebook event page.

For more information, visit the show’s Facebook event page.

Tickets are available for sale at www.arminonly.com.

For more information on Armin van Buuren, check out his Facebook page.


UMF: See The Blueprints For Ultra’s Mind-Blowing Trademark Stage

If you caught the Ultra Music Festival (UMF) 2015 live stream, then you definitely got a chance to check out the wild new Main Stage with its circular center and LED walls galore.

The cutting edge main stage production is one of the most exciting parts of any festival and fans love speculating about it in advance of its debut.

This year, the stage was designed by the technical masters at the multiple award-winning SJ Lighting Inc., the company that works with music festivals and nightclubs all over the world, creating immersive designs that are unique to each venue.

Owned and operated by one Stephen Lieberman, who has been working in the lighting and design industry for over 25 years, SJ Lightning Inc. works to engineer, construct, develop and build unique production environments catered to each individual client using creative inspiration.

For UMF, they have taken a rare step and provided all of the blueprints used to design this year’s stage. All in all, it’s a fascinating look at the designs on paper that were translated into larger than life audio/visual set pieces.

Check out the pre-construction lighting plots below and compare them to the final product!

We wonder if this is the same company that’s going to be working on the UMF Bali as well as UMF Singapore stages this year. Maybe we should go find out ;)

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#BSBLiveInMsia: 600 Tickets Added To “In A World Like This” Live In Malaysia

The Livescape Group, organisers of the Backstreet Boys’ “In A World Like This” tour live in Malaysia has confirmed that an additional 600 tickets will be added to the show!

Earlier tickets were snapped up within 5 days of its sales launch last month. Priority for these limited CAT 2 and CAT 5 tickets, will be given to fans who have been on the waiting list since the show sold out on 6th February. The remainder of the tickets will be available for purchase for customers on The Livescape Group’s database.

Invitations to purchase these tickets will be sent out via email.

When the tickets to the show went on sale, the discounted early bird tickets sold out within 5 minutes and limited Release 1 tickets followed next within 10 minutes. The rest of the normal priced tickets sold out within 5 days.

The Livescape Group’s Director of Live Events Rahul Kukreja said:

It’s amazing that the show sold out within 5 days. This is testament to the Backstreet Boys’ popularity and huge following in Malaysia. We have managed to open up more seats to be sold for the show so, hopefully this will give fans who missed out on getting tickets the first time around, a chance to see them live. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to move the show to a bigger venue nor will we add another show to this leg of their tour due to their tight schedules. To the fans who managed to get tickets to the show, thank you for coming out in numbers to support the guys and we can’t wait to see you all on 3rd May.

The Livescape Group also confirmed that they will not be adding a second show or moving to a bigger venue for this sellout show. The additional Cat 2 tickets are priced at RM428 and Cat 5 tickets at RM208 excluding RM3 ticketing fee.

The rest of the tickets to the show is now sold out.

For more information or to obtain updates on the Backstreet Boys show in Kuala Lumpur, hit up their Facebook page.


#IndianaJones: Harrison Ford & Steven Spielberg Reunite For Movie, But Who’ll Be His Young Sidekick?

“I’m like a bad penny, I always turn up.”

That’s right adventure lovers, Walt Disney Studios announced last week that Harrison Ford and director Steven Spielberg will be “turning up” for the 5th instalment of the “Indiana Jones” movie franchise!

Although it’s been 28 years since the release of the first film, the influence it has on many film junkies has been rooted deeply.

“Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019. We couldn’t be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven.” said Walt Disney Studios chairman, Alan Horn in a statement.

Harrison reprised his role as Han Solo last December in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and showed the world that he could recharge a mega-movie franchise, and he doesn’t need a younger and hotter actor to replace him (ahem, ahem Chris Pratt).

But Walt Disney Studios did reveal that a young sidekick will be needed as Harrison will be 77 years old in 2019. But not to worry, David Koepp, who is a longtime partner of Steven Spielberg, will be the screen writer for the film!

The studio also mentioned that this is crucial after many Twitter users started circulating fake titles (mostly referencing Harrison’s age), #FakeIndy5Titles, after the casting announcement.

Another #IndianaJones? Send us your ideas for what this will be titled. We say: Indiana Jones and the Shrine of Retirement. #FakeIndy5Titles

Indiana Jones & The Denny's Senior Discount! #FakeIndy5Titles pic.twitter.com/mDowPwMX57

“Indiana Jones” is an adventure movie franchise about an archaeologist and explorer, which now ranks #60 on the American Film Institutes’ “100 Greatest American Films Of All Times” list. After Harrison Ford hinted that Han Solo may still be alive, we feel double the excitement to see him on the big screen as both Han Solo and Indiana Jones :)

The 5th “Indiana Jones” movie is set to release on 19th July 2019.

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#OmTeloletOm: Why This Indonesian Phenomenon Is Confusing The World

This morning, while stalking looking at BIGBANG member Taeyang’s Instagram, we noticed a slew of comments on one of his posts. When we say “slew”, we mean that a large number of the comments (out of over 13,000 comments) repeated the phrase, “Om Telolet Om”.

Confused, we initially thought it was a joke Taeyang made that perhaps caught on with fans and was being repeated. Taeyang has that effect on VIPs (as BIGBANG fans are lovingly called), such as that one time when fans noticed that he was commenting “dope” on almost every other Instagram post, which saw a repercussion in terms of VIPS flooding his Instagram updates with “dope”. Repeatedly. For a few days.

But then things took a turn for worse when musicians from halfway across the world started tweeting “OM TELOLET OM”, with some sounding more genuinely confused than the others:

— marshmello (@marshmello) December 20, 2016

Om Telolet Om pic.twitter.com/kckKOsdURv

— MARTIN GARRIX (@MartinGarrix) December 20, 2016

— BASSJACKERS (@Bassjackers) December 20, 2016

What the hell is this Om Toilet Om about?!

— Laidback Luke (@LaidbackLuke) December 20, 2016

Honestly, it’s like our worlds collided!

So, really, what on earth is “OM TELOLET OM”? Is it a music industry inside joke? A social media campaign for a festival? Did we miss out on a new Internet challenge? Or “PPAP”-like viral video?

Here’s the truth: “OM TELOLET OM” is Indonesian and it translates roughly to, “Sir, honk the horn, sir!”

The meme first began when a video surfaced last month of kids standing on the streets of Ngabul in Central Java shouting, “Om Telolet Om!” at passing inter-province buses. Some drivers customise their vehicle horn to play various tunes and those kids, with no other source of entertainment, cheer in glee when they get a response from the buses.

As seen in the video above, sometimes, the children would even carry/flash cardboard signs scribbled with the words, “OM TELOLET OM” to get the attention of the bus drivers. Because persistence is key!

So why is Taeyang getting spammed in his Instagram comments and why are DJs/producers from halfway across the world tweeting about it? Because Indonesian fans are absolutely delighted that the trend has gone viral internationally and are spamming their favourite celebrities’ social media accounts.

There’s really no real context in why they’re using the term on the musicians. It’s just funny!

Om Telolet Om pic.twitter.com/MIfpwm446K

— marshmello (@marshmello) December 21, 2016

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#IoriNomizu: Popular Anime Voice Actress Coming To Malaysia This Weekend

Calling all seiyu fans! The kawaii voice behind famous anime shows such as “Gundam Build Fighters Try”, “Date A Live”, “Kantai Collection”, and “Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Of The Dead” will be making her way to our local shores this weekend.

In conjunction with Isetan’s The Japan Store grand launch, Iori Nomizu (野水伊織) has been invited to grace the opening ceremony in Lot 10 shopping mall.

Aside from the anticipated meet & greet as well as fan autography session, the 31-year-old will also be conducting several activities during this week’s events. During the session, Iori will be sharing with fans about her working experience in the voice acting industry and anime production.

Participants will also get to experience first hand how to do voice over or ADR (Automated dialogue replacement) training. There are a total of 4 sessions (50 seats each) split evenly over this coming Saturday and Sunday.

Brought to you by KADOKAWA Contents Academy and Toybox Projects, the details to Iori Nomizu’s “Anime Voice Actor Event” are as follows:

Tickets are available via customer@isetankl.com.my or tickets@toybox-projects.com. For more info,  head on over to Toybox Projects’ event page here.


PAS Claims The Better Beer Festival Is “Shameful” & Will Make Malaysia “Asia’s Largest Vice Centre”

The Malaysian Islamic Party, more commonly known as PAS, has objected against the annual The Better Beer Festival.

In a statement released via HarakahDaily, PAS central committee member Dr Riduan Mohd Nor claimed that the event is something that “shocks and incites the anger of Muslims” in Malaysia.

For the uninitiated, The Better Beer Festival the biggest celebration of the craft beer revolution in Malaysia with a huge range of small-batch beers, festival food, and a rocking live music lineup. It started in 2012 at Taps Beer Bar in Kuala Lumpur, and had about 200 participants. Last year, The Better Beer Festival had 3,500 participants. Now in its 6th edition, the festival will feature 43 independent breweries across 12 countries that are expected to showcase 250 different craft beers.

In speaking about the event, Dr Riduan Mohd Nor said, “It is something shameful for an Islamic country like Malaysia, when treacherous programmes can so easily gain a place in the hearts of the community, and the event is allowed to be organised without objections. We can’t bear Kuala Lumpur to be known by the world as Asia’s largest vice centre.”

He acknowledged that it was an event for non-Muslims but expressed regret that the organisers had picked Malaysia for its beer festival. “Although Muslims are not the target for participation, there are no limits or obstructions if there are Muslims who join, and invite anyone to attend including Muslims. There is no guarantee that safety will be given to the people who are not involved, such as crime, free sex, rape, and so on,” he warned.

The statement then wraps up with Dr Riduan Mohd Nor saying, “The hatred of the society towards vice activities should also be given attention to and celebrated, not just celebrating the desires of some humans that worship their desires. The hearts of the community that can’t accept treachery will feel pressured and will lead to extremist actions.”

The Better Beer Festival is expected to attract 6,000 people this year, and is slated to be held on 6th and 7th October 2017 at Publika.

Source: HarakahDaily / Featured image: The Better Beer Festival.


Rejoice Anime Fans! A New Inuyasha Sequel Is Currently In The Works

The Inuyasha series is making a comeback with a new project called “Hanyou no Yashahime: Sengoku Otogi Soushi”.

The upcoming series will reportedly shine the spotlight on Inuyasha and Sesshomaru’s daughters. A full visual has also been released together with some character designs.

Although “Inuyasha” saga ended many years ago with “Inuyasha: The Final Act”, creator Rumiko Takahashi has been busy with other projects. However, it looks like isn’t quite done with the half demon and the supernatural world yet.

In case you’re wondering what the poster says, the sentence on the right reads, “Sesshomaru has a daughter.” The one on the left reads, “Time passed since the stories of Inuyasha, now the daughters of the brothers will open the door to a new legend.”

No word yet if the new Inuyahsa project will be a series or a feature length film, or manga, but we do know that the storyline will take place in the same universe.

Hopefully the new sequel will include fan favourite characters like Kagome, Miroku, and Sango as well.

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#PokemonGO: Starbucks Leak Hints At New Pokémon; The Pokémon Co Teases Update

Is Niantic ready to release a horde of new pocket monsters for the wildly popular Pokémon GO app? Some trainers seem to think so, thanks to a Starbucks leak.

The leak, an image of a Starbucks USA internal promo announcement marked “Confidential. Do not share with customers before Thursday, December 8.” is hinting hard at Niantic preparing to release new Pokémon for Pokémon GO.

Now the next question is, is it legit? Apparently, although neither Niantic nor Starbucks have confirmed the leak, some Starbucks employees have verified the internal promo announcement. As seen in the image above, it says, “The world of Pokémon GO is about to expand with new Pokémon and a new Starbucks beverage!”

The full document goes on to say that the promotion will introduce a new drink at Starbucks with a no-brainer name – the “Pokémon GO Frappuccino” – which contains Razz Berry raspberry and blackberry. The frappucino is not permanent, though, as it does state that it’s “while supplies lst”. It also notes that the event will turn a majority of all Starbucks USA stores into a PokéStop or a Gym.

But because the leak does start off with “The world of Pokémon GO is about to expand with new Pokémon..”, trainers are on the edge of their seats wondering if this cross promotional activity is supposed to be part of a bigger picture i.e. a launch of something or some things in the game. Say, the Gen 2 Pokémon, which is oh, only about 100 new Pokémon from the franchise’s 2nd generation?

So here’s the thing, word on the street is that the Gen 2 Pokémon is already in the app’s code.

According to WWG, a datamine of Pokémon GO’s newest update has revealed coding related to the 100 new Pokemon first seen in Pokémon Gold and Silver, including Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, as well as Legendary Pokemon Ho-oh and Lugia. Evolutionary families for all the new Pokémon are also included in the update.

Due to whatever reason (read: coding new movesets for the Gen 2 Pokémon), Niantic hasn’t made any official announcements regarding the release as of yet, but one Forbes contributor has heard from The Pokémon Company International themselves! Apparently, on 12th December (Monday), both The Pokémon Company International and Niantic will be revealing details “about the addition of more Pokémon to Pokémon GO, one of the most popular mobile games of the year”.

Does that make the Starbucks leak more legit now? Will we really finally be seeing the long-awaited Gen 2 Pokémon in the game? Or is it a seasonal event (just in time for Christmas) where Niantic will release the final 4 Pokémon (the Legendary Birds and Mewtwo)?

Just a couple more sleeps until we find out. Stay tuned!

Sources: Lowyat.NET, reddit, Forbes, The Silph Road, WWG.


5 Games From The PlayStation 2023 Showcase We’re Absolutely Here For!

Though it was just a glimpse, the future of gaming is shaping up to be all about sequels to beloved franchises. With the recently-concluded PlayStation 2023 Showcase, gamers both young and old, but mostly old, are screaming as they celebrate new and remastered games for the next generation.

Some presented teasers, while others showed full gameplay demonstrations, and we were on the edge of our seats for each game that was announced. With a multitude of games to choose from, we’ve narrowed down the titles that you should keep your eyes out for in the coming months.

If you’re not into stress-inducing games and want to play something more relaxing, then Sword of the Sea might just be the game for you. From the creators of Abzû and Journey, Sword of the Sea is shaping up to be another spiritual successor to a decorated list of stunning adventure games.

In this game, you travel through an abandoned realm, restoring it to its former glory while surfing on your sword along the way. However, beneath all the cool stunts you can perform is an exceptional story where you get to explore sunken ruins that simply pop. If you’re looking for a game that can help you zone out or grant you inspiration, then this might be up your alley.

After the smash success of its remastered forerunner, it’s about time they released a sequel. For context, Alan Wake is a renowned fiction writer suffering from terrible writer’s block who is then suddenly thrust into a supernatural situation while looking for his missing wife. As Alan tries to search for clues, he instead finds manuscript pages from his novel – which he has yet to write.

With that kind of premise, it’s no surprise that Alan Wake has gained a dedicated cult following that has lasted 10 years. Now, their patience has paid off, as a sequel is just around the corner, picking up where the last game left off with a new cast that would assist Alan in his search.

Besides Final Fantasy, high fantasy games haven’t been getting much love as of late, but thankfully, Capcom is here to deliver. With their success in the Monster Hunter and Resident Evil series, it’s about time they revisited this classic from a bygone era. Dragon Dogma is an ambitious game set in the expansive world of Gransys. Your character is known as “the Arisen,” and you are on a mission to slay the dragon Grigori, a being who is to herald the end of the world, while also learning more about a larger conspiracy.

Dragon’s Dogma is a criminally-underrated game that was simply ahead of its time when it was first released in 2012. Now, with much more refined taste, we hope that this game gets the love and recognition it deserves.

Who doesn’t love their friendly neighbourhood spider person? When game companies are releasing teaser trailers and a few cinematics, Spider-Man 2 one-ups the competition by presenting 12 minutes of gameplay from their most recent installment, featuring long-time villains such as the Lizard and Kraven the Hunter. Play either as Peter Parker or Miles Morales to defend Queens from threats both across the sea and the stars.

It’s real, and it will be here soon. Perhaps the game people were screaming at their monitors for is one of the most beloved games of all time. Metal Gear Solid 3, now known as Metal Gear Solid Delta, is the first game chronologically in a long line of sequels that takes place from the Cuban Missile Crisis up to the present. Here, you control Naked Snake, a legendary soldier in the making, who ventures into Soviet-controlled Russia to prevent a nuclear war.

Even though we have waited with bated breath for this game, we can’t help but worry about the off-chance that something goes wrong or the story might change. However, it was stated that this game will only get a visual update meant for the next generation of consoles. What sweetens the deal even more would be the Master Collection, which features HD remastered games from the franchise. We are excited for Vol. 2 of the collection, as Metal Gear Solid 4 will now be playable outside of the PS3.

Release dates: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – 2024, Master Collection Vol. 1 – Autumn 2023

Sources: PlayStation, Remedy Entertainment, Capcom, Insomniac Games, Digital Spy

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#Malaysia: Couple Finds Snail & Cockroach In Their Food While Eating At Puchong Restaurant

Ew… Would you still have the appetite to continue eating after discovering that your food has been contaminated with some extra “ingredients”?

A Malaysian couple had the misfortune of finding a snail and cockroach in their noodles while dining at a pan mee eatery located at Bandar Puchong Jaya on Sunday (1st January).

Facebook user Kelly L Pui Yee took to her social media account to vent about her bad experience. “I don’t usually complain but this is really unacceptable,” she began her post. During their most recent trip to Hahasiu Pan Mee (哈哈笑板面店), Kelly’s boyfriend discovered a small snail in his traditional pan mee.

To her horror, Kelly also found a dead cockroach in her pan mee soup while eating her meal. Unhappy with the situation, Kelly requested to see the restaurant’s lady boss. Instead of apologising, the lady boss only replied with a mere “aiyo” and took the bowl away.

Although the staff on duty replaced it with anther bowl of pan mee, Kelly shared that she had already lost appetite. Disappointed, Kelly ended her Facebook post with a “thumbs down” for the restaurant and vowed never to return despite finding the eatery’s price reasonable.

To their credit, Hahasiu Pan Mee Puchong has issued an official apology to Kelly, explaining the appearance of the snail and cockroach in their pan mee. The restaurant also gave the assurance that they will be taking extra steps in preventing this incident from happening again.

Source/Featured image: Kelly L Pui Yee’s Facebook.


#Godzilla: The King Of The Monsters Returns To Its Roots In Japan

We wouldn’t be crying tears of joy now if Japanese film production company, Toho Co. didn’t announce that another Godzilla film will be released soon. And no, we are not talking about Legendary Pictures’ version of Godzilla. We are talking about the original Godzilla film series that was created by Toho Co.!

Yuh huh, Godzilla will finally return to its roots in Japan as the original creator of the film series is set to produce its first Godzilla film since 2004.

First appeared in 1954’s “Godzilla” film, the King of the Monsters is the leading role in 28 films produced by Toho Co. The success in the film series has led Godzilla to becoming a worldwide pop culture icon that has appeared in other forms of media including video games, comic books, TV series, and novels. Godzilla is often portrayed as a danger to humanity (a metaphor for nuclear weapons) but some stories portrayed it as a hero that saves the humanity from other destructive monsters.

In the reboot version of the classic Godzilla film produced, Legendary Pictures portrayed Godzilla as a hero that has saved them from another monster that was featured in the film.

Following the box office success of the reboot version of “Godzilla” film, Toho Co. announced the studio will produce a domestic version (Japanese version) of Godzilla film by 2016.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Toho staffer said that it’s about time for Toho to produce yet another “Godzilla” film. He said:

This is very good timing after the success of the American version this year: if not now, then when? The licensing contract we have with Legendary places no restrictions on us making domestic versions

Set to be the 29th installment of Toho’s “Godzilla” film series, the upcoming “Godzilla” film will begin its production in summer of 2015. The film is aimed at the global market but no director and cast is officially attached to the film yet. The studio has told The Hollywood Reporter that the budget has not been decided yet but there is definitely an advancement in its CGI effect, allowing the film to stand alongside Hollywood-sized productions.

Alongside the announcement, Toho also announced that a Godzilla Strategic Conference (Godzi-Con) will be launched for executives and directors, which may suggest that the studio is planning to create a new Godzilla series. However, the plan has not been confirmed by the studio yet.

While everything still kept under wraps, it is confirmed that a sequel to Legendary’s “Godzilla” film is slated for release in 2018.

What do you think of the upcoming “Godzilla” film? Are you excited? Let us know in the comments box below!

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Kyoto Protocol Releases Album With Debut Nationwide Tour

Local band Kyoto Protocol is set to take the road this February with their first-ever nationwide tour in conjunction with the release of their new album, “Catch These Men”.

Known for their energy packed and highly entertaining live sets, Kyoto Protocol will be promoting their new album in a series of fully produced shows, starting in Johor Bahru on 6th February (Friday). The event will be followed by an official album launch party on February 7th (Saturday) at Art Painting Works (APW), Kuala Lumpur.

Each leg of Kyoto Protocol’s “Catch These Men” nationwide tour will include special guest performances, guaranteed to excite fans and music lovers alike. As a token and gesture of appreciation to their loyal fans, all shows on the tour are free of charge and fans can RSVP here.

Making things even more exciting, the first 100 fans to RSVP at each venue will receive a complimentary copy of Kyoto Protocol’s second album “Catch These Men”. The album marks for the band’s first independent full-length release, featuring a collection of nine songs that were written over the past seven years.

Expertly guided by Faiz Fadzil of The Wknd and Pop Stud.io fame, “Catch These Men” marks Kyoto Protocol’s return to its rock and roll roots. The pre-release of their hard hitting lead single “Dispensable” peaked at no.2 on the Deezer Rock charts in Malaysia and Indonesia and has already spent 5 weeks at no.1 on the Hitz.FM MET10, and peaking.

“We hope that the message and stories embedded within each of these nine songs
resonate with you, and help you on whatever path life may lead you on.” said lead vocalist, Fuad Alhabshi.

“Catch These Men” is slated for release on 6th February (Friday) and physical copies will be available for purchase at all Pestle & Mortar outlets, and on MajorDrop. Fans can also get the digital album on iTunes as well as stream the band on Deezer and Spotify.

Kyoto Protocol’s “Catch These Men” Malaysian Tour Dates, 2015 are as follows:

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Superheroes Dangling Off The Corner Of A 1,000-Foot Skyscraper

Photographer Benjamin Von Wong wanted to capture the bravery and fearlessness of superheroes without the use of a green screen or cheap special effects and so he recruited a group of everyday people, dressed them up as famous comic characters and placed them on the edge of a 1,000 foot skyscraper in San Francisco.

“Every child has dreamed of being a superhero,” he says. “It’s a fantasy we’ve all had at some point. We imagine ourselves standing on the edge of a building, overlooking the city, hair blowing in the wind.”

“As we get older, we stop dreaming. We stop believing that anything is possible because we’ve seen too much of what isn’t. And that is why I wanted to photograph ordinary people as superheroes — so that they could see themselves as they had once dreamed,” said Van Wong on his website.

Similar to his project of turning ordinary people into superstar athletes for his epic gym shoot, Von Wong picked a group of employees from SmugMug as his subjects.

“These weren’t professional stuntmen,” the photographer says. “Just dads, engineers and customer service people.”

The models were forced to face their fear of heights by standing on the edge of a skyscraper in strong winds with only a safety cable protecting them from falling to their certain demise. After persuading each model to inch closer and closer to the 1,000-foot drop, Von Wong took photographs of them with a Nikon D800E and 14-24mm lens positioned directly above them looking down.

Here are the resulting photos that he captured:

Check out when went down during the photo shoot in the video below:

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#ALSIceBucketChallenge: Through The Eyes Of Anthony Carbajal

At this point, we’ve seen just about all the #ALSIceBucketChallenge videos one can ever imagine seeing – from CEOs to celebrities, to Korean idols and the world’s top DJs/producers, our favourite YouTubers, and even some Hong Kong superstars. Let’s just say that there are enough videos to last us a lifetime. But while we’re busy admiring our favourite media icons’ courage and humour, and applauding the most successful viral campaign of our time, have you ever considered the real deal?

No, we’re just not talking about Stephen Hawking alone.

Meet Anthony Carbajal, a licensed and insured full-time wedding photographer.

We’ve seen some of his work and honestly, he takes some of the most beautiful engagement and wedding pictures. They say that a picture speaks a thousand words but every single one that he takes speak thousands and more. But he doesn’t do it anymore. For 6 whole months leading to 2014, Anthony noticed that his hands were becoming weaker and his arms had began twitching. He tried to tell himself that it was carpal tunnel and shook it off.

But deep down inside, he knew. He knew that it was ALS all along because it wasn’t uncommon in his family. Anthony’s mother was diagnosed about 10 years ago and his grandmother passed away from the disease when he was in high school. In fact, Anthony’s mother is the reason why he became a wedding photographer – because it gave him the ability to work from home and take care of her.

His dream got ripped away from him because he was diagnosed with ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s disease in January this year. Upon that confirmation, Anthony had to cancel 25 weddings and return about USD30,000 in deposits. He had to sell all his camera equipment to help refund all the brides. Meanwhile, his family is attempting to raise money to help pay for his future medical insurance/costs, as well as his business expenses and taxes.

Watch Anthony Carbajal’s heartbreaking #IceBucketChallenge video here, through the eyes of an actual person suffering from ALS real-time:

As seen in the video above, he said that he has already started losing movement in his fingers. Eventually, just like other ALS patients, he will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, and breathe on his own. So yes, in his words, ALS is terrifying. Nobody likes to talk about it and nobody talks about it because it’s so challenging to see and to talk about.

Nobody wants to “see a depressing person that’s dying”.

Up until the day that a social media storm ensued, the only story that we knew of is Stephen Hawking’s ordeal with ALS. But even that happened before our time and probably is hard for anyone to relate to. Perhaps Anthony’s story can help heighten the level of awareness of this disease because it’s happening real time, with a video to tell his story.

More importantly, perhaps Anthony Carbajal’s story will inspire people to really help and not just for the sake of completing a challenge which involves dunking a bucket of ice/ice water over themselves.

Whether or not you get called out to take on the challenge, you can also make a donation to the ALS Association here. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the “failing to do the Ice Bucket Challenge within 24 hours penalty” aka USD100. Your donation of any amount will help the ALS Association‘s global research program focused on the discovery of treatments and eventually a cure for the disease.

For more information, visit Anthony Carbajal’s website or Facebook page. Go on, drop him an encouraging message or two.


(UPDATE) #StarWars: Official Title For “Star Wars: Episode VIII” Revealed

Moments ago, the official Star Wars Twitter account posted up an update confirming the title for the upcoming American epic space opera franchise.

It's official. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is the next chapter of the Skywalker saga. This December. #TheLastJedi https://t.co/ySkVwQcMTP pic.twitter.com/eHrPgbsRJq

— Star Wars (@starwars) January 23, 2017

Yes, the next chapter has a name – “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”.

If you remember, the late Carrie Fisher (the actress better known for her role as Princess Leia in the earlier “Star Wars” films) previously shared a strangely adorable working title for “Star Wars: Episode VIII”. One that said “Space Bear: Episode VIII”.

Although “Star Wars” fans around the globe were utterly devastated by news of her death, Carrie Fisher reportedly wrapped up filming for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” before her passing in December 2016.

— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) February 19, 2016

As per usual, the plot for the upcoming “Star Wars” film, the sequel to 2015’s “Star Wars Episode VII” aka “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“, is still being kept tightly under wraps. But fans are expecting a couple of things (perhaps answers to some burning questions from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”?) from the movie.

For starters, there have been many theories about the relationship between Rey (played by Daisy Ridley) and Luke Skywalker (played by “Star Wars” alumni Mark Hamill). Fans also want to see how Kylo Ren’s (Leia and Han Solo’s son, played by Adam Driver) character will play out in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” after killing his own father and barely surviving the lightsaber showdown with Rey.

Oh, and will Rey begin her training as a Jedi with Luke on Ahch-To?

One thing’s for sure though, the focus will be on what’s been going on with Luke Skywalker and what he has been up to since his disappearance. “I’m approaching it with a take that I hope feels honest and real and is going to be interesting to folks and make sense,” director Rian Johnson was quoted as saying in a interview with USA Today.

There’s a thick shroud of mystery surrounding his journey, after all.

Also, during a “Star Wars” celebration panel back in July 2017, Rian mentioned that “Star Wars: Episode VIII” will zoom in on each character and get to the heart of them. Just throwing in an educated guess here based on what has been revealed – we should probably be expecting some back stories and more character development from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”.

The moment that we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. The trailer for the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was released just in time for this year’s Star Wars Celebration.

Needless to say, social media is on fire!

Taking a dark turn, the trailer focuses on the relationship between Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill) and Rey (played by Daisy Ridley). It opens with a closeup of Rey’s palm landing hard on a rock and a close-up of her gasping before switching to the familiar island scene that we saw in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

I only know one truth. It’s time for the Jedi to end.

Aside from the profound quote from what sounds like Luke Skywalker’s voice, the clip also offers glimpses of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” characters such as Kylo Ren, Leia Organa, Finn, Poe Dameron, and the droid that is a rolling million-and-one types of cute, BB-8.

Starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, and more, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is slated to be released on 15th December 2017.

Sources: Star Wars Twitter, Polygon, Flicks And The City, IMDb / Featured image: Rogue One official.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Zomboy – Nuclear (Dillon Francis Remix)

Dance music jester, Dillon Francis does not kid around with this one.

Following news about his future moombathon ventures, Dillon Francis delivers on his promises with his remix of “Nuclear” from Zomboy’s “The Outbreak” album. The remix features carefree and light reggae-inspired tones to blazing electro break downs, showing off a fierce and fresh translation of Dillon’s signature genre.

Giving fans a peek of what’s to come, Dillon told Billboard:

“I was dancing around in my studio the whole time I was making it.”

“I hope that it does the same thing to people who hear it at festivals and clubs or in their bedrooms or in strip clubs or during a threesome or when you’re washing your car or when you just wanna have some quiet time alone but not too quiet you know?”

Fans who pre-order Zomboy’s Resurrected from today will receive Dillon Francis’s “Nuclear” remix as an instant download.

Listen to Dillon Francis’ remix of Zomboy’s “Nuclear” below:


#SuJu: Siwon To Release New Self-Composed Track During #SuperShow6

So talented, so charming! If only Super Junior‘s Siwon knew of our existence, we would so marry him!

After making their comeback with their 7th album “Mamacita”, Super Junior will begin their world tour “Super Show 6″ on September 19th, 2014. This time around, leader Leeteuk and Heechul who just came back from military service will be joining the rest of the members to promote their new album and meet their fans.

New songs aside, it seems like the group will bring a chock-full of surprises during their upcoming concert tour. Best known for their outrageous fan service, Super Junior’s Siwon broke the news that he will be performing his new self-composed track during “Super Show 6”.

He excitedly shared the news about his self-composed track through his 1-month old Instagram account, “Hello world, just want to let you guys know that a new song that I composed will be played for the very first time during the upcoming super show 6, so please stay tuned.. cheers!”

The song will be Siwon’s second solo since the release of his first solo, “Worthless” in 2010. The song received positive reviews from fans as it was one of the OST for South Korean TV series, “Oh! My Lady” (which he also starred in).

Aww! How we wish we were in Korea now! There’s no info about his new solo track yet but let’s just hope that someone will post up a video of his performance during Super Junior’s upcoming concert.


Absolut Brings The Carnival To Everyone With New Limited Edition Absolut Karnival

Absolut recently announced the arrival of Absolut Karnival, a passion fruit and orange blossom-flavoured limited edition offering, during a carnival themed evening at The View @ G Tower, Kuala Lumpur. Featuring artwork by Brazilian graphic novel artist and writer Rafael Grampá, who is world-renowned for his Marvel work, the bottle manages to completely capture the transformative energy or a carnival — fun, colourful and full of life!

At the Absolut Karnival party, guests, celebrities and lovers of Absolut were treated to a night filled with lively and authentic carnival performances, including carnival dancers and capoeira performers. The night truly embodied a celebration of a carnival as The View was transformed into a colourful, festive and carnival filled atmosphere.

Apart from that, all those present also indulged in limited edition carnival inspired cocktails and canapés throughout the evening. Specially crafted by Absolut, the Absolut Karnival cocktail menu showcased the different elements and personality of each Karnival character.

Celebrating freedom, the ‘Karnival Mojito’ was inspired by Freedom Knight. The drink featured a combination of the passion fruit and blossom orange base of Absolut Karnival with refreshing mint and lime notes which was simply refreshing. The ‘Pin-Up’ on the other hand celebrated the union and life which was expressed through the signature notes of vanilla, combined with zesty tinges of the pineapple and citrus base of Absolut Karnival.

The ‘Free Spirited’ cocktail which was our favourite, was inspired by the character ‘Young Spirit’. It celebrates the young spirit within everyone and is expressed through a unique marriage of 5 different citrus notes; lime, lemon, orange, orange blossom and passion fruit − topped off with guava, resulting in a refreshing blend that will awake the young spirit within us all.

Perfectly capturing the essence of its character Smooth Gentleman, ‘Latin Passion’ celebrates the kindness of the carnival, and is shown through a light and airy mix of pomegranate juice with the passion fruit and blossom orange base of Absolut Karnival. Lastly, an inspiration from the ‘Happy Griffon’, the ‘Parade of Passion’, was a delicious concoction with tart notes of apples, citrus notes of pomegranates paired with the Absolut Karnival was a symbol of friendship, joy and courage.

Now if you weren’t at Absolut Karnival party, fret not as Absolut gives you more reason to party ‘Karnival’ style this month. Absolut fans stand a chance to win a trip to Phuket when they share their Karnival moment on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #KarnivalEverywhere! All you need to do is upload their Karnival moment on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #KarnivalEverywhere and you’re all set! Double your chances of winning by capturing your Karnival moment at the Absolut brand store in KLIA.

Check out the gallery below for more pictures from the Absolut Karnival party

Get your hands on this exclusive limited edition bottles, Absolut Karnival, at the Absolut Brand Store in KLIA. More information can be obtained here.

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