Byron Bay Bluesfest 8th Lineup Announcement

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014 is only 7 weeks away!

Today Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s biggest and multi award winning 5 Day Festival, held over the Easter long weekend — 17th to 21st April, 2014 at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, north of Byron Bay announces yet another instalment of amazing artists who will be performing for the 25th Anniversary of the festival.

The 8th and last announcement includes some of the best Australian Folk, Blues, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Groove and Hip-Hop artists, as well as some of Australia’s youngest talents who are making waves internationally. The lineup also features a special reunion of a much loved 90’s era Australian band.

Jack Johnson • John Mayer • Dave Matthews Band – exclusive Two Incredible Performances

Jeff Beck • Elvis Costello • John Butler Trio

Buddy Guy – Two Outstanding Performances

Joss Stone • Erykah Badu • Passenger • Iron & Wine • India.Arie• Aaron Neville • Doobie Brothers• Boz Scaggs • Gregg Allman • Dr John & The Nite Trippers • Michael Franti & Spearhead • Gary Clark Jr • Jimmie Vaughan • Eric Bibb • Steve Earle & The Dukes • Kasey Chambers • Jason Isbell • Gov’t Mule• Morcheeba • Devendra Banhart • Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros • Jake Bugg • Ozomatli • KC & The Sunshine Band • WAR • Larry Graham & Graham Central Station The Wailers • Sly & Robbie and The Taxi Gang • Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 • Chali 2Na • The James Cotton Blues Band • Booker T. Jones • The Black Sorrows • Devon Allman • Suzanne Vega • Beth Hart • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • KT Tunstall • Trixie Whitley • Garland Jeffreys • The Charlie Musselwhite Band • Robben Ford • CW Stoneking • Kate Miller-Heidke • Allen Stone • The Soul Rebels • North Mississippi Allstars • The Magic Band • Grandmothers of Invention • Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience • Dyson, Stringer & Cloher • Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes • Nikki Hill • Valerie June • The Beards • Matthew Curry • Joanne Shaw Taylor • Ray Beadle Band • Genevieve Chadwick • The Paladins • Backsliders • Chain • Candye Kane Band • Glenn Cardier and The Sideshow• Nahko & Medicine For The People • Saidah Baba Talibah • The Mojo Webb Band • Daniel Champagne • Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges • Walter Trout • Hat Fitz & Cara • Seth Lakeman • Shaun Kirk • Claude Hay • Marshall OKell and The Pride • Public Opinion Afro Orchestra • Cambodian Space Project • Music Maker Foundation Feat. Pat Wilder, Cool John Ferguson, and Little Freddie King RocKwiz Live

Tickets to the event are selling fast. For more information on Byron Bay Bluesfest, visit them on Facebook and on their website. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster.

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(Video) John Cena Speaks To Content Creator Sofyan In Bahasa Melayu

Kelantan-born Sofyan is no stranger to rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Actor Will Smith and YouTuber Zach King are just a few celebrities he’s worked with in the past.

Recently, the 25-year-old Malaysian collaborated with UIP Malaysia to promote “Fast and Furious 9” now that movie-goers are flocking into the cinema again. The best part is, Sofyan got John Cena to join in on the fun.

The 43-second clip starts with the local content creator surprising John with a “gigantic toy”. He proceeds to fire the weapon, but the hunky actor easily deflected it. “Bapak powerlah Sufian,” John said. Although his BM pronunciation wasn’t excellent, his effort was commendable – to say the least.

Besides “bapak powerlahh“, you may have also noticed John asking “tengok apa, what is that?” The creative video, which debuted last Friday, has since garnered 225.2k views on YouTube and 335.6k views on Twitter (at the time of writing). Despite not being physically next to each other, Sofyan still made a really fun video from his interaction with John.

Tengok apa lagi? “Fast 9” is currently showing in cinemas ;)


11.11 Sale: Lazada & GSC Unveils Malaysia’s First Cinematic ECommerce Livestream Trailer

Imagine a trailer that wasn’t made for movies or TV shows, but instead for an e-commerce livestream. It’s interesting right?

That’s what Lazada Malaysia did when they collaborated with Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) to release a trailer for the forthcoming “Lazada 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale” on Wednesday (11th November).

The trailer starred a number of famous local personalities, including Ain Edruce, Ayda Jebat, Sean Lee, Joey Leong and Ismail Ezzani. Dubbed as Malaysia’s first ever cinematic eCommerce livestream trailer, it gives insight on the upcoming “Lazada 11.11 Super Show” (9pm to 12am, 10th November) and “Chief Discount Officer Show” (6pm to 8pm, 11th November), which will both be livestreamed on the Lazada App.

In the trailer, Lazada’s Chief Discount Officer (Ain Edruce) dared shoppers to beat Lazada’s lowest price guaranteed for a chance to receive 11x their money back on price differences. There were the hints and Easter eggs disclosed in the trailer that prices will go down to as low as RM0.11 during the annual shopping festival.

Viewers who stay until the end of the trailer will be treated with an exclusive RM5 vouchers for “Lazada 11.11” through a secret password unveiled during the post-credit scene. We won’t tell you the password, but you know what you got to do. ?


#Droupr: Malaysian Intercity Ride-Sharing App Debuts Just In Time For Hari Raya

Thinking of balik kampung for next week’s Hari Raya but can’t find transportation due to last minute planning? Well fret not, Droupr may just be able to solve your problem.

Droupr, a locally developed app, is basically a carpool system where potential passengers heading to the same destination can opt to share the cost with the car owner. The app uses a real search engine to match the seats available in cars that allows a “community-based, safe travelling experience” with no profits.

“One of the most annoying thing about the festive period is trying to get transport either to go back your hometown or get back home after it. If you fail to get public transport, the next best thing is to share a ride with someone heading the same destination,” said Sharifah Shahidah, communications director for Droupr.

So how does it work? Users are required to register in the system with their real name with a valid e-mail address and phone number. For safety reasons, users can choose not to include their identity card and house address for verification.

Members can then key in the details of their destination and travel dates. A list of drivers heading to the same place will appear together with the charge of the journey so that there won’t be any overcharging issues.

Each member on a Droupr trip only has to make a fair share to cover the travelling expanses. “Each passenger makes a fair contribution for their seat to cover fuel and toll costs. Droupr only charges a small booking fee from passengers to cover overheads,” Sharifah added.

Aside from allowing car drivers to set their own terms and preferences, the system also allows members to choose a “ladies only” vehicle where both the driver and passengers are females.

To get a better understanding on how Droupr functions, watch the 1-minute clip below:

For more information, head over to Droupr’s official website or visit their Facebook page.

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New Horror Short Film Shot On iPhone 13 Pro By Prominent Director Parkpoom Wongpoom

Fans of Parkpoom Wongpoom may rejoice as he finally made a long-awaited comeback to the film scene after more than four years with his new film “Those That Follow”, which was shot on the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.

Parkpoom Wongpoom, although known for his horror and thriller feature films such as “Shutter” and “Alone”, has also directed anthological horror works “Phobia” and “Phobia 2”. So, his latest short film cannot be a far cry from his usual pieces and style.

“Those That Follow” made use of the unparalleled performance of the iPhone 13 Pro to shoot the 20-minute-long short film that depicts two teens on the run after a robbery goes wrong. The story stems from ‘Phi Ta Khon’, Thai’s long-standing belief of ghosts following people and has been a big tradition held in north-eastern Thailand annually.

According to Parkpoom, the usage of the iPhone 13 Pro to shoot “Those That Follow” was “an experiment to show the world what we can do and inspire future filmmakers to make their own film.” iPhone 13 Pro’s state of the art camera system and with its Cinematic mode that automatically shifts focus between subjects who play a part of its graphic quality and vivid colours, delivering cinematic-like visuals and shots of the province of Loei, the heart and origin of the ‘Phi Ta Khon’ festival.

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro proves to be a great quality gadget as its camera is equipped with large sensors with 1.9 µm pixels. It could produce detailed low-light photos and with highest-quality video, which is up to 1.5x when it is compared to iPhone 12 Pro Max and 2.2x when compared to iPhone 12 Pro. iPhone is also the only device to capture, edit, watch, and share Dolby Vision HDR vide, and iPhone 13 Pro can shoot in Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60fps.

You can watch the short film “Those That Follow” by Parkpoom Wongpoom on YouTube.


Malaysians Can Soon Purchase Nasi Lemak-Flavoured Condoms

Looking for something to spice up your sex life? Perhaps you’ll like a taste of the nasi lemak-flavoured condom.

The self-proclaim world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, is getting ready to launch a brand new condom, inspired by nasi lemak. It reportedly smells faintly of coconut and the spiciness of sambal. Plus, it’s coated with a warming lubricant.

Nasi lemak, which can be literally translated as “fat rice”, is a beloved comfort food that consists of fragrant coconut rice and spicy sambal sauce, served with crispy ikan bilis (anchovies), sliced cucumbers, roasted peanuts, and a hard boiled egg on the side. It is commonly found at street-side stalls across the country and also higher-end restaurants.

“We Malaysians are divided across our political ideas, religion and race. I felt one thing that unites us all (is): ‘Where’s the best nasi lemak place you’ve been?’ For me, it’s about public health, and I want to get the message across to people,” Karex chief executive Goh Miah Kiat was quoted as saying.

Karex has spent the last 6 months carrying out tests before finalising its nasi lemak prophylactic. Just like the previous durian-flavoured condoms, the company’s nasi lemak-flavoured condoms are expected to go on sale at 7-Eleven stores, selected AEON Wellness outlets and Guardian pharmacies.

The limited edition condom should debut sometime in November or December.


(UPDATE) Hype’s Must Watch: The Good Dinosaur

Pixar can’t and won’t stop taking the audience on an adventure, and we’re not complaining.

With just weeks away from the release of “Inside Out“, a film that takes place in a young girl’s mind with each emotions operating in the “headquarters” of her mind, Pixar has just released a new movie teaser titled “The Good Dinosaur”, a film that takes us back to a time when humans live in an uncomplicated and undemanding aura.

Apparently, “The Good Dinosaur” intrigues a question – a question that will lead to heaps of “What if?”s. Okay, now, what if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs missed the Earth completely? What if dinosaurs still exist? Guess no more as we’ve got Pixar Animation Studios to take you on an adventurous journey!

In “The Good Dinosaur”, audiences will step into the world of dinosaurs, which centres an Apatosaurus named Arlo who gets separated from his troop and must find his way back home to his family. Along the journey, he has make an unlikely human friend and through hardships and deprivation, Arlo learns the power to conquer his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Known for his short film “Partly Cloudy”, Peter Sohn will helm the movie based on the screenplay by Enrico Casarosa and Bob Peterson. In addition to his past roles in various movies, Sohn has participated in the art, story and animation departments as well as a voice cast of Emile (Remy’s brother) from Academy Award-winning “Ratatouille” and Scott “Squishy” Squibbles from “Monsters University”.

“Arlo himself is what we would have become, able to articulate and have certain emotions and connection to family,” Sohn explained. “They’ve become us, essentially… I’m trying to treat Spot in a very kind of animalistic way, where he doesn’t speak very much. He’s very feral.” said Sohn during an interview with Yahoo regarding his first full feature as a director.

Sohn is indeed one of a kind director as he uses the nature itself as a main antagonist, which helps explains why the ambience are the most realistic looking backdrops ever seen in Pixar film.

Produced by Denise Ream, the film stars the voice talents of Lucas Neff, John Lithgow, Frances McDormand, Bil Hader, and Neil Patrick Harris.

Watch the extremely adorable teaser trailer here:

The official trailer for “The Good Dinosaur” has hit the web and it featured some of the best photorealistic CGI work we’ve ever seen. Pixar Animations once again put their visuals at the forefront in the trailer, giving us real emotions despite the lack of dialogue.

“The Good Dinosaur” is slated to hit theatres on Thanksgiving Day, 25th November 2015.

Source: Yahoo, Comingsoon (Featured image)

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Concert Review: Kim Jae Joong Continued To Rock Out At Plenary Hall Despite Bleeding

“Apa khabar Malaysia, you guys (look) so cantik,” Kim Jae Joong (김재중) complemented the crowd gathered in Plenary Hall, KLCC on Friday night. It’s been over a decade since the former TVXQ and JYJ boybander performed in our country.

As you may know, the 36-year-old South Korean was supposed to hold his solo concert in Kuala Lumpur 2 years ago, but then Covid happened. Regardless, fans who have been patiently waiting for his return got double doses of him this week.

Prior to his concert, Kim Jae Joong made an appearance at his press conference held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur the night before. Thousands of fans showed up at the popular mall to catch a glimpse of their favourite idol. Looking sleek in black from head to toe, the main star of the event was seen waving enthusiastically with a red rose in his hand.

“It feels great to be back. Although I haven’t visited Malaysia for such a long time, this place still feels familiar. I’m so touched and surprised that all of you haven’t forgotten me,” Kim Jae Joong expressed. “Words can’t expressed how grateful I feel towards my Malaysian fans. I sayang you!”

On the night of the concert, excited K-pop fans were already prepared with their glow sticks and power banks. As soon as the lights deemed to signal Kim Jae Joong’s entrance, the screams in the hall were definitely next level. The singer dived into 3 back-to-back hits, “Just Another Girl”, “BPM”, and “Tick-Tack”.

When he slowed down to greet the crowd, he cheekily asked, “Do I look like I’m getting old?” Despite being in the entertainment industry for so many years, Kim Jae Joong look as though he hasn’t aged one bit. If anything, this dude can easily pass for someone in his 20s.

Throughout the 1.5 hours concert, the segments were evenly paced. It was well balanced with uptempo dance numbers, head banging rock anthems, and also tender moments where he allowed his vocals to do the talking.

In between, we were also treated to behind-the-scenes moments where Kim Jae Joong talked about his childhood, heartwarming relationship with his super supportive mom, deep dives into his Instagram posts, and also the controversial episodes in his career. We appreciate how the layers were peeled and we got to see a more authentic side of Kim Jae Joong the human instead of the celebrity.

Music lovers who have been loving the singer’s latest album “Born Gene” – which debuted this month – were stoked to see him performing every single song on the album. Of course, the experience wouldn’t be complete without other favourite hits like “Butterfly”, “9+1#”, “Welcome To My Wild World”, and our personal favourite – “Good Morning Night”.

During the second half of the concert, Kim Jae Joong stated that he needed a short time-out and laid flat on the stage floor. Turns out, the knee injury on his right leg had reopened and he was gushing out blood. “Ouch, it hurts!” the idol exclaimed, explaining that he had suffered from an injury while performing in Seoul recently.

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Although it must have been uncomfortable with the injury, Kim Jae Joong went on rocking out to the next few numbers as if it was nothing. Mad respect to the singer for keeping it professional. It goes without saying that he was determined to give it his all to the dedicated fans present that night.

Saying goodbye is never fun, but as the saying goes, “all good things must come to an end”. Before delivering the 2 encore songs (“In the Rain” and “Nobody Like You”), Kim Jae Joong promised that he will return soon to Malaysia.

Here’s the singer catching the night flight after his concert a few hours later:

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#KoKoBop: EXO Accused Of Plagiarising David Guetta’s “Light My Body Up”; Producer Responds

Oh dear, EXO is accused of plagiarising David Guetta!

Following the release of “Ko Ko Bop”, listeners pointed out that the the idol boy group’s new track sounds highly similar to David Guetta’s hit “Light My Body Up” featuring Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne. According to some netizens, the drop for both songs has the same melody and tempo.

However, a One Hallyu forum user known as “exo9irl” noted that Paul Thompson of Marz Music (MZMC), who is one of the producers behind “Ko Ko Bop”, said the team created “Ko Ko Bop” in November 2016 while David Guetta’s “Light My Body Up” was only released in May 2017.

“Please everyone, don’t worry. We wrote ‘Ko Ko Bop’ in the first week of November 2016. It takes a long time to prepare an album! I think David Guetta’s song came out end of May 2017. I really hope everyone can calm down and just enjoy the song,” replied the music maker on Instagram.

Since news of the plagiarism went viral, many EXO-Ls (as EXO’s fans are affectionately known) have stepped up to defend their favourite idol group. One fan commented, “That type of drop has been used since before you were born. No plagiarism here. Fake news.”

“It’s a descending chromatic melody so it’s not exactly original. It’ll sound the same in any song in any key,” said one netizen.

What do you think of the controversy? Do you think EXO “copied” David Guetta? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

Sources: All Kpop, One Hallyu / Featured image: SM Entertainment, Billboard.

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A New, NEW iPad But Smaller?

So we hear that Apple has decided to step up against stiff competition. Finally! After all, wise men did say that if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Hence, there will not be any prizes for guessing what the tech giant is up to next.

While law suits are being thrown up, down, left, right, and center, something else is cooking deep in the Apple “labs”. it seems that the company is preparing to make a smaller version of the iPad. Rumour has it that the “iPad Mini” will have a seven/eight-screen, literally built to compete with Google’s Nexus 7 or Amazon’s Kindle Fire.

The news rumours came directly from companies that supply Apple’s components that are gearing up to begin making the iPad Minis in September this year. It makes sense – after all, the world is still waiting for Apple’s announcement for their next slew of universe-dominating gadgets. And the announcement is slated to take place in October, merely three months away!

We’re thinking, will this finally stop all the suing and give other gadget developers a run for their money? Eep! If the newer, smaller, and lighter iPad comes with a high-res Retina Display (as found in the iPhone, iPad, and the Macbook Pro) then…


Singer Gary Chaw To Serenade Malaysian Fans In Upcoming “Crazy For LIVE” Concert

It’s been half a decade since Gary Chaw (曹格) took a back seat from the spotlight. Although he’s been relatively active on social media, fans have been longing for some new music, and more importantly, to see him perform live.

If you’re part of the aforementioned group, we come bearing good news, cause the Sabah-born singer is set to embark on his brand-new solo concert titled “Crazy for LIVE” that will be held at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Mark your calendars, the date is 12th November 2022.

According to concert organiser StarPlanet (星艺娱乐), the “Crazy for LIVE” tour production is 100% Malaysian design-and-build. It’ll include all-Malaysian musicians as well as a rich mashup of instruments, including sitar, Malay percussion, Chinese harp, and more. Rest assured that fans who show up will be serenaded with his Canto-pop classic hits over the span of 20 years in the entertainment business.

Gary Chaw “Crazy For LIVE” in Malaysia details:

Tickets will officially go on sale this 20th September via my.bookmyshow.com


The Script Is Returning To Singapore In April 2018

Get ready fans, Irish rock trio The Script is returning to Southeast Asia next year!

In support of their newly-released 5th studio album, “Freedom Child”, lead singer Danny O’Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power will be bringing performing a slew of new material in their upcoming “Freedom Child Tour”.

In speaking with New York City Monthly, the group shared how this new record has inspired the “Freedom Child Tour”. “I think the most exciting thing is getting back on the road again. We’re all musicians at heart. We’ve all really enjoyed the ride we have been on. I think taking a break was really to evaluate what we’ve done,” O’Donoghue told the publication.

The 38-year-old frontman added, “The thing I’m most excited about is coming back with new music, that’s what got us excited in the first place, getting songs out there for people. It feels like we’re back releasing our first material again.”

The Script will be kicking off their “Freedom Child Tour” in February 2018 in the UK, Ireland, and Europe, before making their way to Asia. Although Malaysia isn’t included in their pitstops this time around, fans can still catch them in Singapore. In addition, the band will also be performing in Philippines (Manila), China, Taiwan (Taipei), as well as Thailand (Bangkok).

The details to The Script’s “Freedom Child Tour” in Singapore are as follows:

Singapore tickets will go on sale on 13th November 2017 at 10am. Stay tuned to Sports Hub and Midas Promotions for the latest updates.

Sources: The Hive, NYC Monthly / Featured image: Facebook.

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Epik High To Perform In KL For The First Time; Concert Details Revealed

Calling all you High Skools out there, Epik High (에픽하이) is set to make their concert debut here in Kuala Lumpur as part of their Asia Pacific Tour 2022. Made up of leader Tablo (타블로), Mithra Jin (미쓰라), and DJ Tukutz (디제이 투컷), the trio has been touring the world since March.

After performing in Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Bangkok, and Jakarta, Epik High thrilled fans when they added 3 more tour dates in the region including the Philippines, Malaysia, and Taiwan. This new tour is in support of their critically acclaimed 10th studio album “Epik High Is Here”, which is split into two parts, “Epik High is Here 上 (Part 1)” and “Epik High Is Here 下 (Part 2)”.

The albums talk about the highs and lows of having 20 years of experience in the entertainment business. It’ll surely be a night to remember as concert-goers can expect the South Korean alternative hip-hop group to perform the emotive hip-hop track “Born Hater”, universally loved hit “Happen Ending”, classic chart-topper “Fly”, and more.

The details of Epik High Live in Kuala Lumpur are as follow:

Concert tickets to watch Epik High will go on sale on 28th October 2022 from 12pm onwards via here.


#XMenApocalypse: Bryan Singer Teases Quicksilver Scene With New Set Photo

Say hi to Quicksilver! Or maybe not, as he probably would have zoomed by before you even have the chance to greet him.

And indeed, we don’t see Quicksilver in Bryan Singer‘s recent Instagram post, which shows several actors filming on the set of “X-Men: Apocalypse“. We know that the mutant will appear in this scene because the director captioned the photo with “Just another day at the office. #Quicksilver #Xmen #XmenApocalypse“.

The scene might be elaborately set-up for a slow-motion scene, like the one that was featured in last year’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past“. Though it simply looks like the motionless actors were simply strung on wires, they could actually be portraying the bystanders and/or extras as they freeze in time while Quicksilver rushes through the scene.

It could be similar to this awesome slow-motion scene:

Other than the Quicksilver tease, Singer also uploaded a photo of the X-Men mansion.

In the upcoming movie, Evan Peters will be reprising the role of Quicksilver/Peter Maximoff, while Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nicholas Hoult will also be returning to play Magneto, Professor X, Mystique, and Beast respectively. Oscar Isaac will be starring as the film’s main antagonist, Apocalypse, and it has been confirmed that he will be assembling his horsemen in the movie. The information was confirmed by Isaac in an interview with IGN.

Singer will be producing and writing the script for the movie too, and Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, and Hutch Parker will be aiding him in overseeing the project.

Slated for cinematic release on 27th May 2016, “X-Men: Apocalypse” will mark the end of Singer’s rebooted “X-Men” triology.

To keep up with “X-Men: Apocalypse” updates, you can follow Bryan Singer on Instagram and Twitter! We assure you that you’ll be spoiled silly by the amount of teasers he posts online. ;)

Source: Comingsoon, Bryan Singer’s Instagram


#CNBlueCantStopinKL: The Concert With Crazy & Unstoppable Energy!

A year ago when CNBLUE came to Malaysia for “CNBLUE Blue Moon World Tour“, it was a dream came true for all their Malaysian fans aka #BOICE. Clearly CNBLUE couldn’t get enough of Malaysian #BOICE because they have once again returned to put on an impressive rock show for “CNBLUE Can’t Stop Live in Kuala Lumpur” at Stadium Negara on Saturday (9th August)!

The hype was built up way before the concert started as a welcoming video was repeatedly shown on screen much to the delight of the enthusiastic BOICE who gathered in the stadium. It took a while for fans to get in but nonetheless, they managed to fill up the whole stadium at 7:45pm on the dot!

As soon as CNBLUE came on stage, the whole stadium turned into a beautiful blue ocean after the fans switched on their blue light sticks. The band kicked off their concert with, “Time is Over” and effectively brought the house down! The crowd went on to sing along to CNBLUE’s “Intuition”.

After performing 3 songs in a row, main vocalist Jung Yong-Hwa finally greeted the fans with, “What’s up Malaysia, kami ialah CNBLUE (We are CN.BLUE). Thank you for your waiting!” and uttered “Long time no see, long long time no see!”, a snippet from TOP’s “DOOM DADA”. The members introduced themselves briefly in Bahasa Malaysia as well before proceeding to perform another 15 songs with a few breaks in between.

The band didn’t fail to give high energy performances with songs such as “Coffee Shop” and “In My Head”. All of them (except the drummer Kang Min-hyuk) made it a point to move around the stage a lot and spoiled the fans with excellent fan service by throwing flying kisses or just sitting on the stage facing a portion of the crowd at the extension stage.

There were a few times the spotlights were on the members, especially during Jung-shin’s and Jonghyun’s guitar solos as well asMin-hyuk’s drum solo.

However, the spotlight is mostly on Yong-hwa as he often let out his rocker spirit! He even managed to pull off a few impromptu beatbox performances as well. Rest assured, he brought the energy of the performance to a whole new level as the crowd (especially those who were in the rock zone) jumped crazily to their songs.

In between the songs, he would get playful on stage too as he swung a plastic sword and stabbed Jong-shin’s butt with it.

Throughout the entire show, the band interacted with the fans a lot as well by speaking both in English and Bahasa Malaysia. It was a great effort from the band as they used a lot more Bahasa Malaysia phrases (although wrongly used at times) than they had in the previous concert. All in the name of connecting with their Malaysian BOICE, we’re sure.

The band even “modified” some of their Bahasa Malaysia phrases as they thanked the fans by saying, “Terima Kash!” instead of “Terima Kasih!”.

One of the highlights of the show was when CNBLUE performing their latest song “Can’t Stop”.

Fans were spotted holding the “STOP” cardboard sign for a special fan project and the cardboard read, “CNBLUE Can’t Stop, BOICE never stop”. It was perhaps the most memorable moments for CNBLUE as the fanchants were both so loud and prominent that they are still ringing in our ears.

After 2 hours of spectacular performances from CNBLUE, the concert came to an end as the band stated that they were going to perform their last song, “Like A Child”. However, the crowd stayed and chanted for an encore session after the band left the stage.

Their “hard work” paid off as the band finally came on stage again with new set of outfits. They sang 3 songs in total for their encore session and even promised that they will come back to Malaysia soon! It wasn’t a long encore session but they managed to perform so well that it became one of our favourite parts of the concert.

Before leaving the stage, CNBLUE walked to each extension of the stage and bowed to thank the fans for their support. They took a group picture on stage as well, with the crowd for an awesome backdrop.

CNBLUE Can’t Stop  Live in KL 2014 Full Track List:

It was truly a remarkable performance from CNBLUE and the energy level was just crazily unstoppable (pun intended). We kid you not! The concert has one of the best live performances we’ve ever seen! Jung Yong-Hwa, Lee Jong-hyun, Lee Jung Shin, and Kang Min-hyuk are just super talented and they definitely know how to build the hype all the way until the very last minute of their concert.

Now, excuse us while we curb our post-concert depression by looking at the official pictures of “CNBLUE Can’t Stop Live in Kuala Lumpur” in the gallery below:

Special thanks to IME Productions for bringing them here and we can’t wait for them to rock out with us again soon.

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#Christmas: Ho-Ho-Horror Movies That Puts Santa Claus On The Naughty List

Christmas is fast approaching and the arrival of the season also signifies that the year is coming to an end. Throughout the year, we make sure that we’re behaving well and pretend that Santa Claus is going to put us on the nice list. We would even spend time with our family or friends to watch some of the best and heartwarming Christmas movies.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, Santa Claus will make a list and check it twice before visiting your chimney/front door with the gifts you deserve to get. But if you want to get Santa to put you on the naughty list, we’d suggest you to watch some of our favourite horror movies that take place on our favourite holiday. At least, these movies will let you know that it’s not going to end up well if Santa Claus is the one who is being naughty instead. We wish you a scary Christmas :)

Mogwai (Cantonese: 魔怪, “monster”) can either be your best Christmas gift or your worst nightmare. Everyone wants to own the warm and furry little creature but owning Mogwai comes with a great responsibility, so great that people might just forget to adhere to the rules. First, it’s a pet that will die if it’s exposed to sunlight or bright lights. Second of all, the pet will multiply itself when it gets wet, even with a single drop of water. Lastly and most importantly, Mogwai will cocoon itself and transform into a tall and scaly creature known as gremlin if you feed it after midnight. And no, it’s not going to get cuter.

Mogwai/Gremlin is a character created in 1984’s “Gremlins”, a horror comedy film directed by Joe Dante and executive produced by Steven Spielbierg. The film centres around Billy, a young man who receives Mogwai, which is also known as Gizmo by his father. However, the creature will transform into a destructive and mischievous monster if you feed it after midnight. While it’s rated PG-13, the film also featured some violent sequences and disturbing stories as told by Kate, one of the leading characters. Unlike its first film, the sequel opts for a darker setting, which is balanced against a Christmas-time setting.

Despite being an independent horror film, 1974’s “Black Christmas” is one of the pioneers to the classic slasher movies in the film industry. Directed by Bob Clark, “Black Christmas” follows a group of sorority sisters who are stalked and murdered by a menacing maniac in their sorority house during their Christmas vacation. The pacing is slow but good enough to build up to a decent tension. The violent sequences of the film are surprisingly iconic as the graphics are creepy and unsettling.

The film has inspired a bunch of filmmakers to create the films with a similar formula (sorority girls being killed) but only a few of them have lived up to the terror that was shown in “Black Christmas”. In 2005, director Glen Morgan remade the film with Clark attached to produce but the remake received a lot of bad reviews due to the change in the storyline.

From the land of the original Santa Claus comes a Christmas-themed horror film with twisted tale on our beloved Santa. Through “Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale”, everyone will finally believe in Santa Claus but just not in the way we used to see him. If you’ve been nice throughout the year, well, good for you but the Santa Claus in this film is not going to reward you. The real Santa Claus is more concerned about punishing the naughty ones with his army of silent elves.

The Finnish horror-fantasy-thriller film is directed by Jalmari Helander based on his own short film “Rare Exports Inc.” with Juuso Helander. The film offers an interesting premise by having the characters discover the biggest secret behind Santa Claus. It’s a film with lots of black humour elements and the director certainly did not shy away from showing brutal, gruesome scenes. The film received mostly positive reviews from movie critics and won numerous prestigious awards including Locarno International Film Festival’s Variety Piazza Grande Award, 43rd Sitges Film Festival’s Best European Motion Picture Award, Finnish Film State Award, Jussi Award,Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival’s Pegasus Audience Award, and Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films’s Saturn Award.

If there’s a must-watch Christmas-themed horror film, horror movie fans would know that “Silent Night, Deadly Night” is definitely worth a watch. The 1984 film is directed by Charles E. Sellier, Jr. based on screenplay written by Michael Hickey. The story follows Billy Chapman, a young boy who witnesses his parents getting killed by a man in a Santa suit. He was traumatised, of course, because who wouldn’t be traumatised after witnessing their own parents getting killed in front of their eyes. But unlike Bruce Wayne aka Batman, Billy Chapman didn’t grow up to be a superhero. He grew up as an older teen who’d still get haunted by the horrific incident and later decides to punish the naughty ones as a Santa Claus in a toy store.

Obviously, “Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale” wasn’t the first film to view Santa Claus in different light as “Silent Night, Deadly Night” literally ruined Christmas by creating a serial killer dressed in a Santa suit. The movie poster alone caused an uproar from the parents’ group as it shows the Santa Claus attempting climb out from a chimney with an axe in his hand. As a result, the cinemas were forced to pull the film from theatres due to the public outcry.

Don’t let the movie title fool you because “The Children” is one of the most disturbing films we’ve ever watched. Director Tom Shankland made sure that kids were still “the main source of terror” as the kids featured in this British film became homicidal after being infected by an unexplained ailment. The film started off with 2 families gathered at their private country home to celebrate Christmas. It was all fun and joyful until one of the children takes ill.

Soon after, the other kids also become infected and started to behave strangely towards the results. What seemed like a normal thriller film was later turned into a film with various disturbing death scenes. The kids outsmarted the adults and killed them without batting an eyelid. Without explaining the source of the viruses, the film leaves the story open with interpretations.

Working late in the office is certainly something we won’t do and refuse to do, especially after watching Frack Khalfoun’s horror-thriller film “P2”. Released in 2007, “P2” revolves around Angele, a young businesswoman who stayed up late in the office on Christmas Eve, which is a bad movie since there was no one else in the office to ensure her safety. What happens after is sort of predictable because she couldn’t leave the office building after becoming imprisoned in the parking garage.

Surely, the security guard would come and rescue her but since it’s a horror-thriller film, he was certainly not an ordinary guard. As expected, the security guard turned out to be a long-time stalker of hers and he used the opportunity to kidnap her. The tension in the film had us sitting on edge of our seats and the dark setting helped create some of the best jump-scare moments too. Psychotic killers are certainly scarier than the ghosts.

“Sint” is yet another Christmas-themed horror film that will ruin Christmas because of its portrayal of Sinterklaas. It is a Dutch dark comedy horror film about Sinterklaas, a traditional figure based on Saint Nicholas. Just like Santa Claus in the English speaking countries, Sinterklaas celebrates Christmas with the giving of gifts on the eve of Saint Nicholas Day (December 5th) in European countries.

However, director Dick Mass decided to tweak the Christmas tale by transforming him into a vengeful, demonic ghost who returns to modern Amsterdam under the full moon on December 5h. And of course, he only has one job to do – to punish the people on his naughty list. Parents were initially concorned about the movie poster due to the mutilated face of Sinterklaas that might cause fear for little children. A legal complaint was sent to the court, requesting the removal of the movie posters. However, the request was rejected by the court because the mutilated face is not visible in the poster.

Now, we’re pretty sure there are better Christmas-themed horror movies that we’ve not mentioned in the list. What are some of the most disturbing holiday horror movies you’ve watched so far? Share your list in the comments box below!

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Joe Brooks To Perform At The Bee!

Being at the age of 25 years, Joe Brooks has a wide fan base coming from Europe, America, and Asia. He first started off by writing his own songs and posting it on MySpace, getting over 30,000 plays a day. He soon hit the U.K.’s highest-ranking unassigned artist. It can clearly be seen that he is a self-motivator as he taught himself to play guitar, which made him the Joe Brooks today.

Currently based in Los Angeles, this  Great Britain singer/songwriter’s highly anticipated latest album titled “The Boy and The Broken Machine,” was released late 2012. Having some of his early inspirations such as Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, and Ray Charles, Joe expanded his horizon of song makers who inspired him, including Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas, and Damien Rice. Without doubt, his new music certainly captured new ears.

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Having sold out shows worldwide, Joe Brooks will finally be touring Asia. With GAP partnership for this event, there will be GAP Booth where guests will be able to take instant photos for free. Along with that, GAP would like to run an Instagram contest themed, “Best Festival Photo”.

All the guests need to do is to Instagram a photo they take from the photo booth and hash tag #GAPMalaysia to enter the contest. Five winners will be selected with the best “Festival/Concert” look and each will walk away with Gap voucher. It does not just end there; GAP will also be giving out GAP packs to the first 150 guests, which includes mini drinking water, tissue paper, glow stick, and GAP bounce back voucher. Apart from that, GAP will have a few tickets to be given away via their social channel.

Ticketing: RM88 (pre-sale* limited amount; exact amount TBC), RM108 (regular), RM248 VIP tickets (includes 1 x Joe Brooks CD, to be sponsored by SONY, and entry to Joe Brooks’ soundcheck at The Bee Publika pre-show* limited to first 30).

* Tickets will be sold at these two locations: The Bee outlets (Jaya One and Publika) and Rock Corner (Bangsar Village I).

For more information, visit their official website.


4 Unique Cities Every Coffee Lover Should Consider Visiting

Renowned Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, famously said: “To travel is to live.” This saying rings true especially for the wanderlust in us, who is always looking to explore (especially the unknown!) and discover new experiences. And with travels soon to resume, there cannot be a better time than now to start planning your next trip.

Be it for the beach lover, art aficionado, history buff or metropolis hunter, we hope this list of must-go travel destinations – by Nespresso – will be one that marries your love for travelling and appreciation for a good cup of coffee.

Soak up the sun, sea and breeze in Miami

South Beach is one of Miami’s most famous landmarks and home to swaying palm trees and pastel-hued Art Deco buildings. Also known as ‘SoBe’, South Beach cuts a striking figure against the Atlantic Ocean and is a favourite spot for locals and tourists alike to spend the day soaking up the sun, sea and breeze amidst a bevy of entertainment outlets.

Meanwhile, travellers who prefer to immerse in the cultural aspects of SoBe will be delighted by the Art Deco architecture of the area. Multi-hued buildings in various shades of pastel hold a sharp contrast against the bold geometric forms that define Art Deco – the perfect embodiment of Miami’s melting pot culture and a visual delight for the eyes.

The Nespresso World Explorations Miami Espresso encapsulates the spirit of this ‘melting pot’ culture in its bold cup, and embraces the vibrancy of the Hispanic coffee influence with aromas of cereal and peppery notes from the range.

In Miami, drinking coffee is a social affair and deemed as a way to celebrate life. When strolling down the streets of Miami, travellers will notice dozens of ventanitas, known as ‘tiny windows’, that are actually portholes to Cuba. These miniature coffee shops would dish out small bites and coffee – the short Cafecito (short coffee) or the larger Colado – for coffee lovers to enjoy. For an authentic coffee experience, we recommend that you sip your cafecito (short coffee) black or with a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Traverse history with old castles and antique paintings in Paris

Travellers with a penchant for history will be enthralled by the majestic Château de Chantilly, home to one of the finest painting collections in France and anointed ‘World Monuments Watch’ in 1998 and 2002.

A little over an hour’s drive from the Chateau lies the Palace of Versailles, once home to the French royal family and now designated UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves its century old history and legacy.

Nespresso pays tribute to these historial landmarks with its Nespresso World Explorations Paris Espresso, a light-roasted blend that delicately balances bitter cereal notes with bursts of citrus to personify the rich Parisian café culture, where people enjoy philosophising over a cup of coffee. Best enjoyed black or as café au lait with some delectable French pastries, the contemporary notes of World Explorations Paris Espresso transport drinkers to the romantic terraces within the city of light.

Immerse in ancient civilisation in Istanbul

Modern day Istanbul is a metropolitan city that gave rise to many civilisations and empire, dating back to the years Before Common Era (BCE). Today, underneath its bright city lights lies the Basilica Cistern that was built in the sixth century to store and deliver water to the Great Palace and its surrounding buildings. Now an unusual tourist spot, the Basilica Cistern is often visited alongside the Hagia Sophia, a grand monument of the city and much revered place of worship.

In staying true to the traditional Turkish coffee, the Nespresso World Explorations Istanbul Espresso is an intense ambrosial brew that bursts with the boldness of wild ripe fruits and a delicate almond note. The strong brew is best balanced with a glass of water and a nibble of Turkish Delight. Like traditional Turkish coffee, Ethiopian Arabica and Indian Robusta bring a thick and velvety style, a sip of World Explorations Istanbul Espresso will take drinkers back to a time where traders stop to enjoy coffee at enroute coffeehouses.

Dubbed ‘one of the most beautiful cities in the world’, Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with magnificent views, breathtaking sunsets and the birthplace of bossa nova. Truly a city of contrasts, the stunning coastlines of Rio de Janeiro serve as the perfect backdrop to Christ the Redeemer statue, also one of the new seven wonders of the world.

While largely unnoticed, the people of Rio de Janeiro centre their social activities and daily routines around food – especially strong black coffee, often enjoyed with a good toast in the morning.

This is also why the Nespresso World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso is a cup of intense, exotic and velvety coffee, to embody the essence of the colourful city. Interestingly, coffee tastes vary across this lively country. That is why the World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso brings together the finest growing Arabicas from different Brazillian regions, to capture the passion and spirit behind both the cafezinho and Rio de Janeiro’s carioca coffee. As an all-Brazillian Arabica blend, it boasts a unique touch of sandalwood, and other herbal notes to reflect the country’s deep-rooted heritage of coffee growing and drinking.

Embark on a journey with Nespresso World Explorations

Until we are free to travel again, Nespresso invites you to explore and savour the uniqueness of Miami, Paris, Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro through four new espressos, inspired by the cities and fuelled by their culture.

The Nespresso World Explorations range harnesses its coffee expertise in blending and roasting, to result in superior coffee quality that appeals to individualistic preferences. Latte coffee lovers can now prepare their favourite cup with either milk or plant-based beverages by inserting a coffee capsule into the Nespresso Atelier and choose from a list of quick recipes, or create their own coffee recipes.

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The Perks of Growing Up All Over Again

We loved the book so it was only right that we made damn well sure that we watched the movie too. Some novels are adapted by separate screenplay writers but not this one, no siree. Stephen Chbosky, the man who wrote the modern coming-of-age novel “The Perks of Being A Wallflower” made sure that he had a hand at written and directing the film of the same name as well. Besides, who better to do it than Stephen himself?

The film stars Logan Lerman as the socially inept Charlie, Hermione Granger Emma Watson as Charlie’s love interest and somewhat popular Sam, and Ezra Miller (read: psycho son from 2011’s “We Need To Talk About Kevin”) as Patrick (Sam’s brother). When we heard that these were the young stars that Stephen cast, we couldn’t think of any way to dispute his choice.

Clearly, he had an eye for more than just writing a novel.

And the story goes; Charlie befriends Sam and Patrick during his freshman year of high school, at a time where he’s just beginning to battle with the idea of growing up. He’s also fresh out of the traumatic loss of his only friend from school and harbouring an emotional wound from his past that involves a close relative.

With some other friends, Charlie, Sam, and Patrick sorta “head out” to discover their lives as teenagers. By being teenagers, in Stephen Chbosky’s mind, it means experimenting with feelings, sexuality, some dabbling with drugs, a sip or two of alcohol, and learning to handle emotional as well as mental issues. Oh you know, pretty normal “teenage”-y stuff. With great help and influence from friends, no less.

Yes, there will be times where even you, as a member of the audience, will begin to feel like you could relate to the growing up gains and pains of these kids.

Also, be prepared to see Emma Watson out of her Hogwarts element and be duly impressed with her first major film. We must say that she has definitely gotten it all down pat for her character as Sam, completely trained with a proper accent to go with it and all. The one other person that you’ll be surprise to see out of her element would be “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina Dobrev, who plays Charlie’s older sister, Candace.

At first, she behaves all hostile towards Charlie but we later discover that even Candace hides some very powerful self-loathing. Maybe it’s because we love Nina’s role as “Katherine” in “The Vampire Diaries” but we’re quite certain that nobody does Candace’s toxic role better than Nina.

Again, Stephen Chbosky is pretty damn well boss in the casting department, amongst other things.

“The Perks of Being A Wallflower” shouldn’t be given a miss if you can help it. The story is something most of us can immediately relate to (read: adolescence, growing up) and the cast’s performances will not be something that you’d immediately overlook. We say, catch it in a cinema near you today!

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


Bali & Lombok Flights Cancelled By #MAS & #AirAsia Due To Volcanic Eruption

Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have cancelled flights to and from Bali and Lombok, Indonesia for today (July 10th), after the airports were closed due to a volcanic eruption in Mount Raung.

It has been reported that a Notice to Airmen was issued and the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali will be closed from 9.25am to 9.30pm while the Lombok International Airport will be closed from 9.12am to 9.30pm.

AirAsia said they would notify affected guests of their flight cancellations and the options that will be available to them. In a statement, AirAsia also stated:

“AirAsia is working closely with all relevant authorities and will provide updates if there are any further flights affected apart from today, July 10th. Guests are advised to check AirAsia’s website or social media pages for any further announcements.”

Malaysia Airlines said it would continue to keep track and monitor the situation and provide regular updates. MAS said in a statement:

“Guests are advised to check their flight status on www.malaysiaairlines.com or call 1300-88-3000 before proceeding to the airport. “Safety remains of utmost importance to Malaysia Airlines.”

According to news reports, other airports closed include those in Jember and Banyuwangi, due to the ash cloud which is causing visibility issues. Mount Raung in East Jave, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, have been spitting out ash into the air for almost a week, obscuring visibility at the Ngurah Rai airport.

For more information log on to Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.

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Slash Returns To Malaysia As Part Of His World On Fire Tour

2015 sure is looking to be one amazing year!

So far, we’ve announced that artists and bands including Michael Bublé, Ed Sheeran, The Script, and Bastille will be making their way to Malaysia in 2015. Now, joining in on that list is none other that legendary guitarist Slash!

The top-hatted musician, best known as the former lead guitarist of hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, will be touring with his band Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators in support of his new album World On Fire. Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators live in Malaysia are slated to perform at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach on February 14th, 2015 (Saturday).

Ticket prices for Slash World On Fire Featuring Miles Kennedy and The Conspirators Live in Malaysia are priced at RM168, RM268 and RM348. Pre-ticket sales will run from November 26th (Wednesday) to November 27th (Thursday) exclusively for online purchase. Fans who purchase tickets during pre-ticket sales are entitle 20% ticket prices.

Official ticket sale will launch on November 28th (Friday) and early birds will enjoy a 10% discount of tickets up till December 2nd (Tuesday). Tickets will be available at all Galaxy ticketing counters at Mid Valley and Sg Wang as well online via Buy Tickets.

For more details, contact Galaxy Group at 03-22822020, or visit Galaxy’s website and Facebook page.


Proof That Diablo Is Back From The Dead In Suicide Squad 2?

Filming for “Suicide Squad 2” won’t start until later this year, but it appears that the cast has already gotten a head start on their training. This news comes courtesy of Joel Kinnaman’s latest Instagram post this morning (Friday, 19th January).

Kinnaman, who portrayed Rick Flagg in “Suicide Squad“, is pictured together with Aussie star Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) and surprisingly, Jay Hernandez (El Diablo). The social media post doesn’t directly mention that they’re preparing for the sequel, but the photo evidence is sufficient enough.

As you may know, El Diablo sacrificed himself in order to stop Enchantress during the final battle scene. The pyrokinetic powered up and proceeded to hold the Incubus over an explosive until it was detonated. If this photo is indeed a Task Force X training, perhaps Warner Bros. has found a way to bring the fiery member back.

Only time will tell if Diablo is officially back for good. “Suicide Squad 2” does not have a release date yet.


#WarnerBros: Studio Announces New Film With “The Dark Knight” Director Christopher Nolan

Warner Bros. just announced that it will release an untitled Christopher Nolan movie in 2017. It would mark Nolan’s first feature film since “Interstellar“, which was released last November with worldwide grosses of USD673 million.

Of course, you remember that Nolan directed all 3 films in the “Dark Knight” trilogy – “Batman Begins” (2005), “The Dark Knight” (2008), and “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012).

He was also the man behind the 2010 sci-fi hit, “Inception”. Warner Bros. handled all of those films. The “Dark Knight” trilogy grossed USD2.45 billion worldwide while “Inception” took in over USD800 million.

However, neither Warner Bros. nor Nolan have released any further details about the upcoming project. Nolan has a penchant for secrecy anyway.

But what we do know is that the untitled Nolan film is set for release on 21st July 2017, the same day as “Pitch Perfect 3” and Luc Besson‘s “Valerian” as well as an untitled animated movie from 20th Century Fox.

Hang tight, Nolan fans! More details will come soon, we’re sure :)

Sources: The Wrap, Variety, Christopher Nolan Wiki.

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Joe Flizzow Talks About His Relationship With YB Hannah Yeoh & Meeting Anna Wintour

Remember when we wrote about Joe Flizzow sharing his WhatsApp conversation with YB Hannah Yeoh?

During the launch of Def Jam Records Malaysia and Singapore that was held recently, we managed to ask the President to spill some tea about his close friendship with the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community.

When asked about his views on Malaysian politicians, the “Sang Saka Biru” rapper responded by exclusively telling Hype, “For me, if I support a politician, it’s because I support the cause. And (YB) Hannah – being in her ministry – has helped many people like single mothers and also families that are in need of help regardless of races, ages and colour. So, I’m onboard to do anything positive.”

“Plus, the fact that I’ve known her since we were in high school – she was in class next door. So, it’s great seeing friends you grew up with doing great things. I would say that our relationship right now is mainly on social media. But, we’d be texting from time to time if I need her opinion on certain things. We’re cool,” the songwriter-producer added during the interview session.

“In fact, not just Hannah, I continue to be friends with most of the people I grew up with. To me, I think that’s just a ‘Subang’ thing to do. I mean, whatever happens in Subang will normally last you a lifetime,” the 40-year-old hitmaker shared.

Besides that, if you’ve been following Joe on his Instagram, you’ll notice that he also got the chance to fly to New York for the Fashion Week with selected Malaysian names such as Neelofa, Fazura and also Yuna.

“Fashion Week was cool!” he told us, before adding, “I met Anna Wintour. It was pretty cool. Everybody was scared of her. But I told everyone I just wanted take a photo with her, but nobody wanted to do it for me. They were just scared. No one was around her at that time – they were like 10 metres away from her. But me, being the friendly person that I am, I just introduced myself and said hi. I even asked for a photo with her and in the end I just sat down next to her.”

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You can check out the full interview with Joe as well as SonaOne and Alif here.


#B1A4 To Hold A Special Fan Meeting In Kuala Lumpur In 2015

We don’t know about you but 2015 is looking to be a great year for Malaysians as various artistes including Michael Bublé, Slash, Avenged Sevenfold, The Script, Ed Sheeran will be holding concerts in Malaysia soon.

But here’s a piece of good news for K-Pop fans – B1A4 is set to hold a special fan meeting in Malaysia too!

Formed under the management of WM Entertainment, B1A4 is a South Korean K-Pop idol boy group who were first introduced to the public through a webtoon. It was initially believed that B1A4 would be a mixed gender group but this was later proven false after WM Entertainment revealed that the group comprised of 5 boys: Jin-young, CNU, Sandeul, Baro, and Gongchan.

The group name, B1A4 represents the members’ blood types as Baro is the only member with B blood type. The name is also an abbreviation of “Be The One, All For One”. The group made their debut with the single “O.K” and subsequently released their debut EP, “Let’s Fly” in April 2011. They also made their debut performance through an episode of “Show! Music Core”. On 31st July 2011, Jinyoung announced on B1A4’s fancafe that the fandom will be called ‘BANA’ (바나); BA represents B1A4 while NA represents the fans. When put together, it means “we have fallen for each other” (반하다).

B1A4 has released 2 studio albums, 5 EPs, and various singles since their debut in South Korea. In 2012, the boys signed on with Pony Canyon to make their debut in Japan. Prior to their Japanese debut, B1A4 held their first ever showcase, “B1A4 – Japan Showcase Live 2011” at the Sinagawa Stellar Ball in Tokyo. They also bagged the “Rookie of the Year” award at Tower Records’ K-Pop Lovers! Awards 2011 before making their debut in Japan.

Their upcoming showcase in Malaysia will mark their 4th visit to our country as they were previously here for 2011’s MOA Live in Malaysia, 2012’s “one FM THE ONE Concert” and 2013’s “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur”. Malaysian fans even got to witness the group winning the “Disk Album of The Year” award at GDA 2013.

Knowing that there are a lot of fans who would want to see them again in Malaysia, TGM Events and Acer Malaysia have collaborated to bring B1A4 to Kuala Lumpur for a special fan meeting in January 2015.

No further information have been announced yet but the event is proudly presented to you by Acer Malaysia and organized by TGM Events. It is also made possible by CJ E&M, WM Entertainment and M-Live.

Ticketing information will be available on 30th Nov and tickets will go on sale on 7th Dec 2014.

Wait no longer, BANA! The ticketing information for “B1A4 Special Fan Meeting in Kuala Lumpur” has been released!

*P.S: GA Priority is in the same section as GA Standard but will have priority entry into the venue.

As TGM Events is a US company, the tickets will be sold in US Dollar according to conversion and prices will include taxes, fees, and shipping. The tickets will be sold at TGM Event’ Tictail store but the company will also accept orders via email at hello@tgmevents.com. Interested ticket buyers must email the company with the subject title [B1A4 Ticket Purchase] and begin the order with your own name. Payment can be made with local bank transfer to their Public Bank account and tickets will be mailed via Poslaju.

Information regarding the offline ticket sales and Goodnight Calls will be announced at a later date.

For more information, visit TGM Events and Acer Malaysia‘s official Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates!

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US Gala & Granny Smith Apples Barred From Entering Malaysia

The Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry has barred the entry of Gala and Granny Smith apples from the United States into Malaysia.

According to Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, this is because the apples are suspected to be contaminated with listeriosis bacteria. He said the restriction was imposed by the Department of Malaysian Quarantine Inspection Services (Maqis) after the Ministry received a notice on the contamination two days ago.

“We received a US Food and Drug Administration notice informing us about the contamination and it is understood that it has caused three deaths in the US and Canada,” said Ismail Sabri. He added that his ministry had no jurisdiction to recall apples that were already in Malaysia as this involved food nutrition, which is regulated by the Health Ministry.

Listeriosis can be potentially fatal. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, nausea, and a stiff neck.

The issue related to the ban on the apples had spread via the social media for the past few days. It had been reported that the bacteria was detected at an apple processing centre in Bidart Bros near Bakersfield, California involving apples coated with caramel.

Sources: The Star Online, TMI, ABC 7 News.


Rockin’ Out With Miyavi

His front as “Samurai Guitarist” is a global phenomenon and his skill on the instrument is unmistakably amazing. By birth, he is known as “Takamasa Ishihara” but to the world, “Miyavi”.

Over the years, he has conquered Japan and even international waters with his one and only “samurai weapon”. But like all musicians, getting to where he is today wasn’t just a walk in the park. He too, began with being a struggling guitarist who was just trying to make ends meet before making his mark as an accomplished musician in the Japanese music scene.

Let’s take a look now at Miyavi’s journey to super-stardom – or should we say, super-rockstar-dom.

Hi Miyavi! Welcome to Kuala Lumpur. Tell us a little bit more on the visual kei scene and how it is being accepted by your fans outside of Japan.

“I always want to make something new. Like, new experiments. That’s the only reason why I make music. I’m a musician, I’m not a model, I’m not an actor – although I want to be! The most important thing for me is for people to feel my music. So in terms of my music being accepted by my fans – I’m really happy to be able to perform for them live, like in Malaysia. Right now. If there’s nobody waiting for me here, I wouldn’t be here.”

Who are you musical influences these days? Are you currently listening to anyone?

“When I first touched a guitar, I had no role model. I was willing to be a professional soccer player because that’s what I loved. But I had an injury and after that I had nothing to do. Then I found something that I could get in to – playing the guitar. My start as a musician is a little different from others. Usually people get influenced by artistes but it was different for me. I was just a boy living in the countryside until I found something that I could get crazy with. Then I got influenced by bass players and I also have high respect for blues guitarists such as SoundHouse, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan..”

How has the devastation of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake changed your outlook in life? Has it become a source of inspiration for your music?

“It changed everything. Not only as a person, musician, a dad, or simply a creature on this Earth. When Mother Earth gets upset, there’s nothing we can do. Since the horrible earthquake and tsunami, it got me thinking a lot more about what I can do. My purpose. In fact, I was supposed to travel right after it happened and I was really hesitant about it, you know, leaving my family..my wife and kids behind. But it was something I had to do. For music, for life.”

We see you have a lot of body art on you. Do you ever count your tattoos? How many do you currently have?

“I never counted! I’ll just keep adding on to them until I die. I have a lot, especially on my upper body. I’ve been doing this (body art) for 10 years. Each piece has a message, of course. On my back, I’ve got a big one of my name in Korean.”

What can we expect from you on Wednesday night?

“I hope that people can enjoy my show, my music. It’s gonna be good. It’s gonna be alright! We’re gonna have fun.”

Miyavi performs live at The Stage, Avenue K tonight at 8pm. For ticketing information and purchase, please contact +60-18-210-7668, log on to their website or email info@a-creations.biz.

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Lance Armstrong Confesses, But Is It Too Late?

In an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong admits to using an array of performance enhancing drugs to win seven of his Tour de France titles.

The drugs include testosterone and human growth hormone, as well as EPO (a hormone naturally produced by human kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production). These drugs helped increase the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to muscles, which will essentially improve recovery and endurance.

Lance also confessed that he took blood transfusions to excel in the highly competitive world of sports – in his case, professional cycling.

He also said that at that time, he didn’t consider it as cheating. While he didn’t invent the culture of doping, he didn’t prevent it either:

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The 2002 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year has since lost the cancer charity, “Livestrong” that he has founded, his fans, as well as stripped of his endorsement deals and sports titles. His once-glowing reputation as a sports hero and as an inspiration to cancer patients/survivors is but a blur in the past – almost as if it never really existed.

Lance Armstrong could also be facing more legal battles in the near future having admitted to all doping allegations. Too little too late for Lance? What do you guys think?


#EmojiMovie: “Deadpool” Star TJ Miller To Voice Main Character

A movie focusing solely on emojis? Yup, you read that right.

The idea for the movie first came around in July last year, and since then, several more details have been released regarding the movie. The latest news to reach us is the casting of T. J. Miller as the voice actor for the titular character of “EmojiMovie: Express Yourself”.

Miller will be playing Gene, the main character of the animated movie. The “Deadpool” actor will be “an exuberant, optimistic emoji that was supposed to be a ‘meh’ emoji”, just like his parents.

Unfortunately, a glitch means that he has more than one expression on his face and several emotions run through his face without his control. Although Gene yearns to be a normal emoji with only one expression, he soon finds out that his ability to express himself might not be so bad after all.

While no solid information have been released regarding the plot, Sony Pictures Animation president, Kristine Belson, gave us a short introduction of Emoji Valley, where the movie will take place in. “Inside your phone, there’s a secret world, and we enter through the text app where we discover Emoji Valley, where the industrious Emoji live and work,” said Belson.

To keep you excited for the movie, Sony Animation also released a spoof video of Miller “auditioning” for his role in the movie.

Directed by Anthony Leondis, the animated movie is slated for release on 10th August 2017.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly, Cinema Online.


Uber Releases Statement Regarding “Illegal” Claims

Following the piece that The Sun Daily wrote titled, “UBER transport service is illegal“, Uber KL has released a statement via their blog. This is of course coming after Malay Mail Online wrote a piece titled, “Uber passengers up in arms after false reports of ban“. The only natural thing to do after that (for Uber) was to share their thoughts.

In their blog, they touched on the topics that were some of the main concerns of the Land Public Transportation Commission (SPAD) such as the safety of the vehicles Uber uses in their service and the safety of its passengers.

On top of that, Uber explained about the kind of safety and accountability that their technology (mobile app) provides for its users. As for the claim that Uber has not responded to SPAD’s calls or e-mails, they’ve also stated that, moving forward, they’re open to discussions with governmental and non-governmental parties.

Read their “Uber KL – The Facts” post here:

Since arriving in Kuala Lumpur (KL) 9 months ago, we’ve seen overwhelming support from riders, many of whom have taken to social media, to advocate for the benefits Uber brings. We also appreciate the Land Public Transportation Commission (S.P.A.D)’s acknowledgement that “…many users are satisfied and happy with services provided by Uber”!

There’s been a lot of discussion about KL’s transportation ecosystem – and the way Uber delivers safe, reliable and convenient alternatives to Malaysians. Unfortunately, champions of the status quo want to limit your transportation options. They are preventing KL from moving forward.

The Deputy President of the Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GABUNGAN), Datuk Mohd Alias Abdul took to the media with Executive Director of Sunlight Radio Taxi Service Sdn Bhd, Ab Jalil Maarof to try and scare Malaysians away from Uber. So we think it’s a good time to clarify a few facts:

1. SAFETY is at the core of what we do. Our stringent process ensures that all Uber partners and their vehicles undergo a rigorous background check and thorough inspection, so when you ride with Uber, you know that you’re riding with a safe and highly qualified driver with full insurance coverage. Our technology uses unprecedented safety and accountability measures built right into the app:

2. We bring competition to an industry that hasn’t evolved in years. This competition benefits riders and drivers, and raises the safety, quality and service levels offered by the industry.

3. Uber benefits the economy by generating a new source of income for thousands of driver partners and providing expanded transport options for everyone.

4. Uber gives car owners a high quality and extremely affordable reason to be a passenger rather than drive their own vehicles. This helps reduce the number of vehicles on the congested roads of KL.

Uber welcomes the chance to discuss with government and non-government officials how innovation can help transform KL’s transportation system. Having meaningful conversations based on facts is important to us.

Riders in 180 cities around the world are flocking to Uber because of the safety, convenience and reliability it brings to for-hire transportation. We want to keep KL moving in the safest, most efficient way possible and we will continue to put consumer choice and safety and driver opportunity first.

We invite you to share your thoughts with us and S.P.A.D. @Uber_KL, and @SPADchannel.

Meanwhile, here are the top 10 reasons why we think Uber should be allowed to go on, without disruptions (if any).

For more information, visit Uber KL’s blog.

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CNY 2013: Eason Chan x adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott

Eason Chan, praised by Time magazine as a front runner in the next generation of Cantopop, has emerged as a leading male singer of his time. No stranger to the industry, Eason has released over 30 award-winning albums and starred in over 20 films to date. Having been a star in Asia for many years, 2010 saw Eason Chan taking part in his first Europe Tour.

In April 2012, he was the first ever Asian singer to play in the O2 Arena in London, UK – tickets were sold out after 20 minutes on the first day, faster than any Lady Gaga concerts at 02!

And now, a special project between adidas Global and the adidas Greater China team (which has been in the works for almost two years) has been launched to celebrate the friendship between the two iconic stars, Jeremy Scott and Eason Chan himself.

adidas Originals presents an exclusive collaboration in celebration of Chinese New Year this 2013 – the special edition Eason Chan JS Wings. With bold floral prints inspired by the rich colors of the orient, the latest Jeremy Scott wings captures the essence of Eason’s homeland, Hong Kong.

Using a royal blue silk base, with embroidered flowers, and an embroidered wing, the special edition Eason Chan x adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott makes the perfect pair to usher in the new year with a bang! Or at least with some unmistakable JS swag.

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The adidas Originals presents Eason Chan x adidas by Jeremy Scott – Chinese New Year 2013 Special Edition is now available at RM899 (limited pairs only!) at these following adidas Originals distributors:

For more information, visit adidas’ official website.


#DoctorStrange: Deleted Scene Involves Stephen Strange’s Sister & How She Died

By now, most of you would have probably watched Benedict Cumberbatch’s cinematic debut as the newest hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Doctor Strange”.

During a recent interview with Collider, director Scott Derrickson teased a major deleted scene concerning a young Stephen Strange that had to be left on the cutting room floor because it didn’t fit the overall tone of the film.

Many comic book fans may remember that Stephen Strange had a younger sister named Donna, who he was very protective of. Unfortunately, Donna suffered a cramp and tragically drown when the sibling duo went swimming one day. This prompted 19-year-old to excel as a medical student to become a fully qualified doctor faster than anyone in his field.

Here’s the moment that would’ve gone deeper into Strange’s backstory. “We shot a scene… you know, in the comics, if you know the comics well, Strange has a backstory where his sister died when he was young, and that she drowned. That had a real significant effect, and was probably instrumental in him becoming a doctor. And we shot that scene, and I loved that scene. It was a really great scene. It just didn’t fit in the movie. It felt like… it just didn’t work. But the self-contained scene by itself, I thought it was great. And Lulu [Wilson], who was the little girl in ‘Ouija’ and was in ‘Deliver Us From Evil’, played the girl. So I hope that scene’s on the DVD,” explained the director.

Although this is a fairly vital part in the The Sorcerer Supreme’s origins and it shapes the type of man Strange becomes, Derrickson was right in justifying that this scene wouldn’t fit anywhere in the movie.

If you need more on “Doctor Strange”, read our movie review and feel free to check out some fun facts the characters in “Doctor Strange” here.

Sources: Comic Book Movie, We Got This Covered, Cinema Blend.


Kedah Woman Followed Husband To Nightclub To Ensure He Wasn’t Cheating

A Malaysian woman and her husband were among those who were detained at a nightclub raid in Langkawi, Kedah over the weekend for violating the restricted movement control order (RMCO).

After being interrogated, she admitted to visiting the nightclub, fearing that her husband has another woman. Worse, they even left their 4 sons aged between 4 to 16 all alone at home.

During the raid, the woman told the cops that she wanted to “feel the aura” of the nightclub, apart from keeping an eye on her husband from having an affair with other female club-goers. She even volunteered herself to go to the club despite being aware of the risk.

Harian Metro reported that the woman had discovered her husband’s previous fling with a woman in the club. Since then, she refused to trust him. She said, “This is the 3rd time I’m following him drinking during the MCO even though I don’t drink myself.”

“He never used to drinking alcohol. But lately, he’s been doing it quite frequently. Maybe he has problems at his office that he never told me about. Only God knows how I feel but I have no choice,” the lady was quoted as saying.

The 40-year-old couple, in addition to 27 other individuals were compounded for RM1,000 each for disobeying the aforementioned rule.

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Have A Break, Have The All New Coco Wafer Smoothie By Tealive & KITKAT!

Did you know that KITKAT has their very own chocolate spread? It is said you can not only put it on your toast but in your drink as well but have you ever come across a drink with KITKAT chocolate spread?

Now you will because just yesterday (Wednesday, 27th April), South-East Asia’s leading lifestyle tea brand Tealive and the world’s most popular chocolate brand KITKAT launched their all new Coco Wafer Smoothie series!

“This collaboration with the world’s top chocolate brand shows yet again that Tealive delivers on our brand promise of ‘Always More Than Tea. Consumers who want the uplifting and refreshing taste of our smoothies filled with milky chocolaty goodness of KITKAT can now enjoy the best of both worlds – it’s like you can have your chocolate and drink it too!” said Bryan Loo, founder and CEO of Loob Holding Sdn Bhd.

Bryan, Tealive and KITKAT are confident that long time customers as well as new ones will enjoy the new created drinks. Tealive is actually the first company in Malaysia to use the KITKAT spread to create these exclusive drinks. The launch event was held at Tealive’s new concept store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur called Tealive+.

“With the introduction of this latest launch of the KITKAT Spread, we hope to continue inspiring our B2B partners with the endless possibility to innovate their products and produce delicious breaks Malaysians would enjoy, starting now with this exciting collaboration with Tealive,” said Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad.

The new Coco Wafer Smoothie is a refreshing reset to your daily routine with a pioneering proposition to “sip and finish your chocolate, smoothie style.” The Coco Wafer Smoothie series consist of two new drinks which are the Signature Smoothie (Chocolate flavoured) and a Berry Smoothie (Strawberry flavoured).

Tealive+ offers top picks from the Tealive menu reinvented as indulgent, exclusive drinks exquisitely prepared only from this store. The new concept store also offers food that pair well with Tealive drinks, including Tealive’s very own signature grilled toasts named Toasteas, Mac n Cheese, lasagna and Cheesy Italian Rice Bites.


Barbecue Sunday At Stratosphere @ The Roof

This Sunday, soak up the evening sun, enjoy good music and indulge in a scrumptious food spread prepared exclusively by the chef of Stratosphere. Happening on June 29th, Asia’s first and only green helipad bar, Stratosphere @ The Roof presents its BBQ Sunday from 5.00pm onwards.

The rooftop bar will be transformed into an ultimate barbecue set up offering a fun filled atmosphere. Attendees will also be able to quench their thirst with the special drink promotions that is going on all night long.

So, head on over to Stratosphere @ The Roof this Sunday for a delicious evening!


(UPDATE) #TaylorsUniversity: Student Allegedly Commits Suicide At Local Institution

Earlier this afternoon, 5th August (Wednesday), word about a student jumping off a building in local private institution, Taylor’s University, surfaced on social media – mainly Twitter.

The alleged suicide took place at the Lakeside Campus (near the lake) and has since been confirmed by the management of Taylor’s University.

A statement on Taylor’s University’s official Facebook page reads:

Taylor’s University is deeply saddened by an incident involving one of our students that took place at noon today at Lakeside Campus. We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences and support to his family and friends during this difficult time.

The incident is now being investigated by the authorities and the university is extending its full cooperation.

Counselling services have been made available to students and staff who need support in this time of grief at the Counselling and Psychological Services Centre (CPSC) at Block A, Level 2, Taylor’s University.

We would like to urge everyone to refrain from speculation or sharing of unconfirmed information as a mark of respect and care to the family and friends.

We thank you for your kind concern and cooperation.

No further details have been released and though it is not a confirmed suicide, we urge that you seek help if you need help or if you are in pain. If you or anyone you know is in pain, please..please get help. Speak to a family member, friend, or a professional.

You can also contact The Befrienders or call one of the Lifeline Association of Malaysia hotlines at:

According to The Star Online, district police chief Asst Comm Yahaya Ramli confirmed that the deceased was a 20-year-old Malaysian.

He also confirmed that authorities were alerted to the incident at around 12:45pm today. “The auxiliary policeman at the campus said the body was discovered at the bottom of one of the blocks in the university compound. Initial investigations have revealed that there was no foul play involved,” he said.

We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we get more details.

Featured image via Taylor’s University’s Facebook page.

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Let’s Talk Music With Fabian

Alright. In all “last but not least” furor, we speak to just one more “YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off” finalist before the grand finale tonight! Just in case you missed out on the previous mentions, the competition for Malaysian YouTube sensations and aspiring singer-songwriters is coming to a glorious end at Laundry @ Italiannies, The Curve after two months of suspense.

Left with only three finalists to contest their amazing talents at tonight’s event, we quickly took Fabian aside for a little chat. Fabian, whose passion for music took on a life of its own upon receiving his first guitar a few years ago fessed his undying love for indie pop, folk music, and alternative rock. And thus, through his music, he takes his listeners on a journey through the ages:

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With his versatility on the pipes and his beats on the guitar, he serenades tunes of the 60s right up to the chart-topping hits of today. Let’s hear it now from this self-taught vocalist/guitarist who sets himself apart from the other because of his knack for recreating classic tunes by giving ’em his own acoustic twist!

Hi! Congratulations on making it into the YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off finalists. How are you feeling about it?

“To be very honest, I’m both excited and super nervous at the same time. Really glad I made it this far, never really thought about it before this.”

This must’ve taken a lot of courage. What were your main motivations behind taking part in the first ever YouTube To You Live Sing-Off?

“I saw Liyana Fizi posting about the competition on her Facebook page, and it was just about an hour or so before the closing period. I had and still only have one video on my YouTube page, and decided to just give it a try. What are the odds huh?”

Name some of the challenges that you’ve faced in your journey so far and how you overcame those challenges.

“Financial definitely. Being a performer where the scene is monopolized by seasoned performers playing old school covers, there is not much room and appreciation for new original music. It’s still new I feel, and not many people are open and exposed to it yet. Not easy to land a paid gig if you don’t play in a full band or play famous covers.”

Growing up, who were your musical inspirations and why? Are these the same inspirations that you’d someday want to perform/produce with?

“I grew up listening to a lot of Elvis, as my mom is an Elvis fan. Dad, on the other hand, was gravitating more towards bands like Deep Purple and Bad Company. I started playing the guitar when I was 14 and slowly I started listening to music by Eric Clapton plus a few guitar legends and slowly, I started enjoying stuff from solo singers/songwriters. My all-time favourites would be Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, and Ray Lamontagne. These guys sing from the soul. My greatest dream is to have just one chance to perform or work with these guys.”

So, if you win, what would you do (in your power) to change the local music industry?

“I would really love to see more singers/songwriters coming up. I wish to see openness in the industry. No discrimination of art in any form. Full band, solo, traditional. An equal importance given to performing art itself.”

Who will win? Join us, show your support, soak in the vibe at the YouTube to YouLive Sing-Off’s Finale Live Showcase at Laundry @ Italiannies, The Curve on the 28th of June (Thursday, that’s TONIGHT) at 8:30pm!

For more information, hit up Laundry’s Facebook page.

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Petrol & Diesel Prices Malaysia For 30th November – 6th December 2017

Last week, many of us were relief to find out that pump prices for fuel went down. But what about this week?

According to our source, diesel price will go up starting from Thursday midnight (30th November) onwards. However, petrol prices will remain the same.

The expected prices for petrol and diesel for  November 2017 are:

The current prices for 23rd – 29th November 2017 are:

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


#Selangor: Smokers Caught Smoking In These Parks Will Be Fined RM10,000

Heads up to all you smokers in Selangor, be careful not light up in selected no-smoking zones.

Beginning today (Thursday, 1st June), The Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations 2017 states that those caught breaking the law will face a maximum fine of RM10,000 or up to 2 years’ imprisonment. The ban also includes smoking e-cigarettes.

“To gazette a park as a non-smoking area is a separate process, we need to know how big the park is and where the boundaries are. We also need to start soft enforcement, to educate and inform the public. If we just gazette a park without having the suitable means to enforce the regulation, we will be mocking the process,” Selangor Health director Datuk Dr Zailan Adnan told The Star.

She added that this move is in line with Malaysia’s target to be a smoke-free nation by 2045. Other non-smoking zones include government premises, hospitals, shopping complexes, petrol stations, as well as air-conditioned premises. Open carpark areas are excluded from the ban.

The 13 parks in Petaling Jaya that are classified as no-smoking areas are:

In Kuala Lumpur, the ban of smoking at public parks had been implemented since January.


Hackers Posts Michelle Obama’s Personal Info

It’s all fun and laughter until the First Lady Michelle Obama’s personal financial data gets compromised.

US authorities are now currently investigating into the case of the hacker(s) posting up sensitive information belonging to several A-list celebrities and world icons. The hackers, using a Russian web address, published the credit reports and social security numbers for Michelle Obama, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert Mueller, US Attorney General Eric Holder, and Los Angeles Police Chief Charles Beck.

They also posted social security numbers and other personal information relating to Vice President Joe Biden and former first lady and secretary of state Hillary Clinton, as well as tycoon Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Britney Spears. In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Barack Obama said:

We should not be surprised that if we’ve got hackers that want to dig in and have a lot of resources, that they can access this information. It is a big problem. I’m not confirming that that’s what happened, but you’ve got websites out there right now that sell people’s credit cards that have been stolen.

While he didn’t confirm that it actually happened, three leading personal credit-rating agencies acknowledged that files were accessed illegally. They also said that it was done through other firms by someone using the personal data of the victims, and not by hacking their own computers.

Experian, a global information services group, released a statement which said:

This looks to be an isolated situation in which criminals accessed personal credential information through various outside sources, which provided them with sufficient information to illegally access a limited number of individual reports from some US credit reporting agencies. Upon learning of the situation, we took immediate action to freeze the credit files of those victimized by this malicious attack in an effort to minimize impact to those individuals.

Meanwhile, Transunion (the source of Michelle Obama’s credit report) said that its own systems were not hacked or compromised in any way. The perpetrators had considerable amounts of information about the victims, including social security numbers and other sensitive, personal identifying information that enabled them to successfully impersonate the victims over the Internet.

Fine, but let’s go back to the root of the problem – how did these hackers manage to get their hands on information that would allow them to impersonate people?

The FBI and the US Secret Service, which protects the president and his family, both said they were investigating the matter. More to come as the story unfolds.

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LINE App’s K-Pop Idol Surprise In Malaysia!

Something special just came into our mailbox today!

Of course, before we decided to put up this post, we checked with the sender to see if it was okay – and we got the green light! We’ve been dying to share this with you guys. So, an invite just came in for us, for a press conference (closed door event) that we’ll be attending this Friday, 12th April 2013. What press conference, you ask?

Remember a time not too long ago when K-Pop super boy group Super Junior’s Choi Siwon announced that he was briefly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for work? Remember these pictures that rampantly circulated the interwebs and perhaps spammed your Twitter timeline till no end?:

Well, the good news is that Siwon will be coming back sooner than you think!

Yes, we hear that he’ll be back in town to present his first-ever TV commercial for LINE app that was shot entirely in Malaysia. According to the invite, he will also take the stage to share his experience from filming in Malaysia. We can’t wait to hear all about it! More importantly, we can’t wait to see Siwon up close and personal again!

(The last time we saw him was during GDA in January 2013)

Although we can’t disclose the location of the press conference, we’ll also be updating LIVE so follow us on Twitter (@HypeMY) and on Instagram (@HypeMY) for pictures and all that good stuff.


Adibah Noor Imagines Herself In “Gegar Vaganza 8” Finale With Nikki Palikat & Suki Low

Malaysian popular singing competition “Gegar Vaganza” is set to premiere its eighth season in the coming weekend!

Earlier on Wednesday (10th November), the 13 contestants for this year’s “Gegar Vaganza” were officially revealed to the public. Some of the much-anticipated names in the lineup include Dr. Fazley Yaakob, Aliff Aziz, Suki Low, Nikki Palikat, and also Adibah Noor.

With the full list of participating singers already announced, we’re not surprised to learn that many music fans out there have already started coming up with their own predictions regarding the outcome of the singing contest. In this case, some argued that Adibah could be a frontrunner and potentially make it all the way to the grand finale!

In an interview with Murai, the “Terlalu Istimewa” hit-maker revealed that she’s been overwhelmed by the positive reactions left by her fans. Adibah also added that in every competition she takes part in, she always aims to be number one, and this upcoming reality show is no different.

At the same time, Adibah also expressed her admiration for the other contestants competing in the programme. To quote the songstress herself, all of them have their own strengths and advantages. When asked about who her biggest competitors are, she names several former reality show alums – namely Suki Low (“One in a Million” winner) and Nikki Palikat (“Malaysian Idol” finalist).

“I close my eyes and imagine that I’m holding hands with Nikki Palikat during the final concert, similar to the one we often see during the finale of Miss Universe. Nikki, and also Suki are among those who have great vocals,” the powerhouse songstress spoke exclusively to the portal. No shade to the male singers, but we do have some outstanding female powerhouse vocalists in “GV8”.

The eighth season of “Gegar Vaganza” will be airing every Sunday on Astro RIA (channel 104) starting 21st November 2021.