#PervertAlert: School Boys Caught Taking Indecent Snapshots Of Woman At Mid Valley

Ladies, be aware of your surroundings no matter where you’re at.

Yesterday (Tuesday, 2nd May), a woman named Wong Siewmun took to Facebook to share her encounter with 2 perverts while she was at Mid Valley Megamall. What is alarming is the fact that those perverts weren’t even adults but they were school boys!

In her post, Siewmun shared that she was on the escalator making her way towards the KTM station at 6:33pm when she noticed 2 teenagers attempting to snap upskirt photos of her.

According to the victim, the older boy looks approximately 14 or 15 years old and was wearing a plain white tee paired with middle school uniform pants while the younger accomplice (who was wearing a dark coloured shirt) may be around 12.

After being caught red-handed, the 2 school boys tried to flee the scene. Thankfully, a helpful Indian promoter and another Chinese guy who witness what was happening apprehended them. Upon catching the culprits, Siewmun made sure to delete all the photos that were taken. To her horror, there were more photos from other victims as well.

Since lodging a police report, Siewmun is imploring those who find themselves in similar situations to apprehend the pervert and bring the culprit directly to the nearest police station. However, do make sure not to delete any evidence as it can be used as proof to support your case.

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#2NE1: “Good Bye” (굿바이) Was Written & Produced By CL, Insiders Reveal

Yesterday (Thursday, 5th January), YG Entertainment announced that 2NE1 (투애니원, sans Minzy) will be releasing one last song together. It was also reported that the members reunited in secret to complete recording for the song, titled “Good Bye” (굿바이).

According to Star News via Koreaboo, insiders reveal that the idol group’s final track was written and produced by CL (real name Lee Chaelin).

The source added that the compositions were initially done by J Gramm and Rook Monroe, who is best known for his work for Rihanna’s “Anti” (2016) album.

Apparently, CL, who is currently promoting as a solo artiste in the United States, created the track for her solo promotions. It was said that the song was an outlet for the former 2NE1 leader to express her feelings of regret about the group’s disbandment. However, YG Entertainment decided to change the original plan and use it as 2NE1’s farewell track instead. The label then contacted Sandara Park and Park Bom directly to record the song and film the music video.

Minzy, who signed an exclusive contract with Music Works last May, did not participate in the project.

Once a Blackjack, always a Blackjack. Though we’re still heartbroken from 2NE1’s sudden disbandment, we wish all the best to the members in their respective careers.

“Good Bye” is slated for release on 21st January, along with the music video.


SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Yoona’s Movie Debut

SNSD K-Pop idol girl group SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Yoona will make her big screen debut in a new romantic comedy titled “Goodbye Ani”, reported Korean media.

She was originally offered the lead role in a Korean remake of a Japanese drama based on the popular manga “Nodame Cantabile”. But her management agency SM Entertainment said on Monday that she has turned down the role to work on “Goodbye Ani” instead. Upon the announcement, they confirmed, “We received other casting offers and after discussing the detail, we have decided to decline the offer for Yoona to headline in ‘Nodame Cantabile’.”

The idol’s withdrawal from “Nodame Cantabile” will leave the drama without a lead once again, leaving fans wondering who will play the quirky and 4-dimensional Nodame. It was also reported that the drama will be going under the name, “Cantabile Romance” for the Korean release (scheduled to premiere in October) and has so far confirmed the participation of Joo Won, Bae Yoon Shik, and Tiny G’s Do Hee.

Yoona will play the jovial, unpredictable Ani in “Goodbye Ani”. It is still unclear who will play the film’s male lead although Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng was offered the role. “Goodbye Ani”, a Chinese-Korean co-production, will go into production later this year.


Hype’s Now Playing: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Downtown

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are back with a new single titled “Downtown”. Accompanied by a video that follows Macklemore and Ryan Lewis in their quest to ride mopeds downtown.

Along the way, the Seattle rapper-producer duo recruit Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel; receive a soaring, Freddie Mercury-esque hook from vocalist Eric Nally and get involve in some street gang fighting as well as choreography.

The Jason Koenig directed video also shows them taking over a parade to joyfully proclaim the merits of downtown. The new single serves as the first single from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ follow-up to 2012’s “The Heist”, which was nominated for album of the year at the Grammys and produces the No.1 hits “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us”.

Earlier this August, the duo released “Growing Up” a non-single featuring Ed Sheeran that was dedicated to Macklemore’s daughter.

Check out the video for “Downtown” below:

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#CLC: Cube Entertainment To Debut New Multinational Group

Korean talent agencies will set its music scene abuzz with an army of new idol groups as another girl group is set to make its debut soon.

Earlier last week, we reported that B.A.P’s talent agency TS Entertainment will debut “SONAMOO“, a 7-member girl group. YG Entertainment is also long rumoured to debut a new girl group but so far, none of the reports have confirmed the girl group’s official debut date yet. Despite the scandals revolving around one of the confirmed members, INFINITE’s record label Woollim Entertainment debuted Lovelyz, the company’s first-ever girl group. Just when you thought that the line-up for the new girl groups has ended, Cube Entertainment surprised fans by revealing that the company will debut a multinational girl group in 2015.

The company also revealed the first member of the group, Sorn.

Does the name Sorn sounds familiar to you? Well, that’s because Sorn was a winner of “tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2”  and we managed to snag an exclusive interview with her 2 years ago!

At that time, Sorn (real name: Chonnasorn Sajakul ชลนสร สัจจกุล) was only 16 years old but her dream to become a superstar came true after being crowned winner of the second season of “tvN K-Pop Star Hunt”. As a winner, she was automatically signed to become a trainee under South Korea’s top record label CUBE Entertainment, the home to some of the well-known artistes including 4Minute, BEAST, G.NA, and BTOB.

Sorn soared to stardom even before she made her debut as a member of CLC. No further details about Cube’s new girl group were announced yet but the group is set to be the second girl group produced by Cube Entertainment (*Note: A Pink is under Cube’s sister company, A Cube Entertainment). As Sorn is a Thai member, CLC will be the company’s first-ever multinational girl group.

It was revealed that the group will make its debut in the first half of 2015 and so far, Sorn is the only confirmed member of the group. The rest of the members have not been revealed but netizens are speculating that the girl group will consist of the following members:

According to Soompi, the members of the group have undergone 2 to 4 years of structured training and intensive evaluation. The company has also allowed them to appear in various music videos and work as models for uniform brand SMART with B1A4 and GOT7. Cube Entertainment revealed that each member is extremely talented in singing, dancing, songwriting, and playing instruments. They are actively involved in music production and able to speak in foreign language(s).

They also have a busking project under the name CLC and regularly perform at Hongdae Playground.

On December 7th, an episode of SBS documentary programme “When Charles Met Chulsoo” has featured a cameo appearance of Sorn. The 19-year-old Thai member’s daily routines in Korea was featured in that particular episode as the show aims to show how the foreigners adapt to their new lives in Korea. As Sorn is a member of the upcoming idol group, her proficiency in Korean, lovable appearance, and trainee life have charmed the viewers of the show.

It was also revealed that the girl group regularly donated all the money they’ve made from the busking project to raise money for charity campaigns. Cube Entertainment explained that the group hopes to participate in these campaigns not just through their physical and moral efforts, but also through their music.

While we await Cube Entertainment to release more information about the group, check out the list of music videos they’ve appeared before their debut!

Sorn and other rumoured members in G.NA’s “Secret” MV:

Oh Seung Hee in BTOB’s “Second Confession” MV:

Sorn and other rumoured members in MBC’s “Special Documentary”:

Sorn and other rumoured members in B1A5 & GOT7’s “Family” MV:

We don’t know about you but Cube Entertainment’s new girl group seems genuinely nice, especially after our exclusive interview with Sorn! What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!

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5-Star Hotel Chef Opens Street Food Stall After Job Suspension

Another individual was suspended from his job due to the Covid-19 pandemic – but that didn’t put a stop to his perseverance.

Following the CMCO, a 5-star hotel chef, recognised as Chef Abang Ujie, lost his job after maintaining a stable culinary career for an impressive period of 26 years. However, this unfortunate dilemma did not make him want to give up, but motivated him to take his culinary skills to the streets instead.

As the significant rise in job losses undoubtedly feels like the nation and the entire world is being hit by a sudden earthquake, we’re certain Chef Abang Ujie felt the same way too. While that may be the case, this inspiring Chef did not let the negativity hold him back.

After being suspended from his career indefinitely, Chef Abang Ujie had initially planned to join a food delivery service. However, his wife had another idea when she urged him to make use of his lifelong skills and open a food stall instead. One thing then led to another, and now the pair run a street food stall together!

This new venture, known as the Dapoor Cik Da Stall, offers a variety of reasonably priced homemade dishes, ranging from bihun noodles, lasagna, and even mouth-watering desserts such as cheese tarts, Nutella cookies and bread & butter puddings!

How impressive! And keep in mind that all these dishes are made by a 5-star hotel chef, so of course they taste absolutely heavenly. Take a look at more of their delicious menu items here.

“I have experience serving food for 26 years. But when the first customer arrived at the stall, I frenzied like I’ve never worked before,” said Chef Abang Ujie when speaking to KL Foodie. “We should never feel ashamed when gaining new experience. Remember that we should only give our best when surviving a crisis.”

We couldn’t agree more, Chef Abang Ujie. Thank you for reminding us that we all have hope to get through tough times – even if it’s during a pandemic.

Whenever you’re in the mood for good food, do drop by at the Dapoor Cik Da Stall near Petronas Bandar Damai Perdana, or contact them directly through Instagram or telephone to place your orders! Dapoor Cik Da will soon be available on GrabFood as well.

Check out Dapoor Cik Da’s details below:


Loud Presents Gareth Emery Live At Zouk Club KL

Firebird Gareth Emery heads to Kuala Lumpur!

Most DJ/producers don’t make their way into the DJ Mag Top 100 before the age of 30. Nor do they  shun major label attention or have the guts to call out the scene that they belong to when it’s failing to deliver the good. Unlike most DJs, Gareth Emery, with his vigorous blend of trance, house, electro and techno, was a prodigious talent in his child. The English DJ/producer thought himself to play the piano at the age of 4 and continued his invaluable classical education until he began playing guitar in an indie band at the age of 15.

His background in classical and indie music gave him essential experience and understanding of music and songwriting as well as ways to convey emotion through his sounds. His baptism of fire came on a chance trip to Ibiza in 1998, which was followed by three years of learning the ropes of electronic music making.

At the age of 22, Emery created a track on a laptop while on a holiday in France. The track was the instant classic Mistral; a glorious debut which soon had unsuspecting pundits and clubbers alike eating out of his hands. From here onwards, Emery’s rise in career was impressively and deservedly rapid.

“I guess it’s just good, melodic dance music,” he says of his musical style. “One of the most positive things about the scene over the past few years has been the gradual breaking down of genre barriers and the cross-pollination of sounds. I just look for records that I enjoy musically and also work well in a club. The genre is unimportant”.

While he’s spent record-breaking stints at the top of Beatport’s Trance sales chart, and while trance will always be a part of what he does, he won’t let the sound ultimately define him. “I’ve realised that my strength is in music and melodies that touch people. I’m a music guy. It just happens to be that the music I make is electronic. That realisation has allowed me a lot more creative freedom, then when I felt I had to write music for a certain ‘scene’”. Down the line that allowed me to be more innovative and varied with my DJ sets.”

Consistently voted inside the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, Emery peaked at number #7 with his growing Garuda party selling out Manchester’s legendary Sankeys four times in a row and spawning a critically acclaimed compilation, “The Sound Of Garuda”. Building a musical brand around his name in record shops, download stores, radio and clubland has given him an all-encompassing reputation in dance music which is rivalled by few.

Emery’s 2012 was off to a huge start with his latest single “Concrete Angel” premiering on Judge Jules’ Radio 1 show, and its video added to the prestigious MTV Dance playlist as well as racking up 1 million YouTube plays in its first 3 weeks online. Throughout his career, he has been chosen for Las Vegas’ Marquee, played at Ultra Music Festival and taken Garuda to Space Miami.

Intensively, clocking up air miles, Emery is massively in demand across the globe. Taking note of that, Zouk Club KL will be playing host to Gareth Emery when he makes his way to Kuala Lumpur this November. Event details are as follows:

Admission – Ticket Entry (inclusive of 1 drink): RM55 (before 11pm) / RM70 (after 11pm)

For reservations, please call 03-2171 1997 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

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

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#MYUrbanHunting: The Mercedes-Benz Urban Hunting Art & Music Festival

On a journey to discover the joys of Urban Hunting, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be celebrating the ultimate fusion of art and music this weekend, inspired by the new generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Known as the Foursome KL, street artists, Orkibal, Donald Abraham, Fritilldea and Fauzan Fuad have once again been commissioned to interpret their perspectives of “Urban Hunting” in the new generation A-Class. The artists will be present at the exhibit space alongside the #MYUrbanHunting art cars for a live demonstration and an art jam session for the public.

Mark your calendars and head over to KLPAC with your friends and family to experience the new generation A-Class. There will be a series of exciting activities such as art and craft workshops for children, Malaysian short film screenings and live performances by the local rising stars in the music industry.

For more information, visit Mercedes-Benz’s website or Facebook page.


#BIGBANG: Comeback Details For “MADE” Series Released

This month, much of the hype surrounds BIGBANG as they are set to release their new album soon. This will be their first time performing as a 5-member boy group again as they have gone on a hiatus for almost 2 years.

After confirming that their comeback materials will be released on the 1st of every month through August, the group finally revealed their plans for the “MADE” series.

On 25th April, YG Entertainment revealed that BIGBANG will make their long-awaited comeback to the music scene through the release of 2 singles on 1st May. The name of the title tracks were unveiled through a new teaser poster the official YG Life blog, which reads, “Title 1: Loser” and “Title 2: Bae Bae”.

More details regarding their comeback were revealed through a pre-order notice as well:

Starting with “M” on May 1st, M, A, D, and E projects will be released monthly till complete “MADE” album is out on September. Each project contains more than one track, and MADE SERIES ‘M’ will be out in 2 different versions; M ver. & m ver.

Each album will include a booklet, CD, photo card (random), puzzle ticket (random), and a poster. A music video is expected to be shown on 1st May as the group was spotted secretly filming in both Los Angeles and Seoul.

The group will perform their yet-to-be-unveiled title tracks for the first time at their solo concert tour, which began in Seoul yesterday. The music video for “Loser” will also be released for the concert-goers.

So, what do you think of their comeback plans? Are you excited about their new singles? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


M’sian Student’s YES Phone Catches Fire During Online Class; Perak MB Responds

This week, the internet has been buzzing about a primary school student’s YES mobile phone which had allegedly burst into flames while attending his online classes earlier on Monday (14th June). The terrifying incident was shared by his aunt on her Facebook page which has since gone viral.

Apparently, he had received the free subsidised phone under the Jaringan Prihatin Programme by the Perak state government. Undoubtedly, the shocking revelation has in turn sparked a major concern among the public.

After the news was brought to light, Perak Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Saarani Mohamad has come forth to address the case. In speaking to Harian Metro, he implied that there’s no need to conduct an investigation on the situation, as he said that “only one (phone) had (probably) caught fire out of the 100,000 models distributed by the YTL Foundation nationwide”.

At the same time, Saarani also revealed that his party welcomes other companies that would like to work together to contribute for the convenience of students to follow the home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) sessions.

“I am very grateful to YTL Foundation, and at the same time would welcome any other companies that would like to give free contributions to the state government, especially to the underprivileged people in any form of assistance for learning purposes,” the Lenggong-born politician was quoted as saying.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Perak government had given out 20,000 low-spec phones to students from B40 families under its Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani (TCS) programme. The devices are intended solely to enable online learning (PdPR) among students.

According to the Higher Education and Human Resources Committee chairman Ahmad Saidi Mohammad Daud, the government had intentionally distributed low-quality devices as an attempt to prevent students from using them for gaming.

Saidi’s statement, however, was met with tons of backlash from many netizens. Many had pointed out that the free phone donation was an “insult” to the B40 community.

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8-Year-Old Boston Bombing Victim’s Family Torn Apart

Amongst the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing yesterday, 17 were in a critical condition in hospital, severely wounded by shrapnel such as nails and ball bearings from the six-litre pressure cookers. The cookers were packed with explosives and metal, and stuffed into a black duffel bag.

As reported, an eight-year-old boy named Martin Richard died from his injuries. His 43-year-old mother, currently suffering from serious brain injuries. His seven-year-old sister, having lost a leg. And his father, Bill Richard, stricken by grief.

Following the tragedy, a flash of needless violence, Martin Richard’s father released the following statement:

My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin. We also ask for your patience and for privacy as we work to simultaneously grieve and recover.

If that doesn’t spell heartbreak, we don’t know what else does. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Boston.


5 Things We Learned From Going Cashless For A Week

Cash vs e-wallet: Judging by the trend of cashless ecosystem these days, it’s no longer the question of whether or not to set up an e-wallet, but which e-wallet app to download.

We recently took part in the GrabPay Cashless Challenge to see if GrabPay lives up to its title of the Best e-Wallet at the Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Awards 2019. Here’s our experience throughout the week:

What is e-wallet? Why is it better than a real wallet?

In case you have yet to adopt the culture of virtual payment, an e-wallet is a digital/electronic wallet you use in your smartphone. By having e-wallet, you can reload cash into it. Avoid queueing up at ATM machines or the inconvenience of carrying loose change in your pockets. Payment is just one scan away! Plus, you can keep tabs on your transaction history for better management on your expenditure.

What about safety issues you asked? If your smartphone gets stolen, you can always use another phone to log out of all your existing e-wallet logins. You can also avoid making a police report when your actual wallet goes missing.

Grab is the only app that integrates its ride-hailing service, GrabFood, and GrabExpress that allows you to make cashless transactions. Lazy to drive? Call a Grab ride. Craving for street food or restaurant dining? Get food and drinks delivered to your doorstep via GrabFood.

Many of us were frustrated when Grab revamped their GrabRewards Points system. By going cashless for a week last month, we realised that there are still other methods to earn up to 9x GrabRewards during each transaction.

By upgrading your Grab e-wallet, users can unlock more features to enjoy. One of the main highlights is being able to perform credits transfer by sending instant payments to friends and family members. There are 2 ways to carry out the transaction:

In addition, an upgraded e-wallet can reload up to RM1500 and carry out a maximum daily transaction of RM1000. A basic e-wallet for the aforementioned is only RM500. Here’s a bonus, you’ll also get 500 GrabRewards points after successfully upgrading.

Side note: The 500 GrabRewards Points ended in November.

In conjunction with GrabPay Price campaign, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that users can save even more when taking advantage of GrabPay’s great promos. From F&B outlets to Health & Beauty stores, here are some of the deals that were available:

In an effort to make digital payments more seamless to the everyday consumer, Grab has partnered up with over 3000 merchants. Some of the new merchants include hypermarkets (Giant, Tesco and Mydin), health and beauty retailers (Watsons and Guardian), cinema outlet (MBO Cinemas), fast food chains (Dominos), convenience stores (99 Speedmart, KK Mart, Mr DIY) and other retailers such as Zalora and Petron.

With the addition of the variety of new merchants and services now accepting GrabPay, it’s even more convenient for Malaysians to go cashless!

In case you’re in the midst of doing last minute shopping year-end festive season, take note of Grab’s Last Minute Party Deals here.

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#HoneyCreme: Premium Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Set To Floor Fans In Klang Valley

Finally, Honey Creme will be making its way to somewhere closer to us – Klang Valley. Desa Sri Hartamas, to be precise :)

Honey Creme, the organic premium soft-serve ice-cream brand from Taiwan that has been making waves all over Asia will finally set foot in Kuala Lumpur. If you paid any attention to their Facebook page in the recent few weeks, you’d have spotted a sneaky little announcement:

Let’s just say that plain old boring scoops of ice-cream will be a thing of the past as Honey Creme reinvents the ice-cream experience with fun new takes on flavours and presentation. With quirky touches like raw honeycomb, mixed grains, caramel popcorn, and cotton candy, you will never look at (or eat) ice-cream the same way again!

Be the first in town to savour this unique dessert that has been delighting so many in Asia. Rock up to the opening on 19th December (Saturday) 12pm to be part of the excitement!

Honey Creme Hartamas’ special launch promotions are:

Oh yum! Get ready to experience the next big thing in the food industry ;)

Honey Creme’s first Klang Valley outlet is located at No.20, Jalan 20/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas. The organic premium soft-serve ice-cream joint is open daily (Mondays – Thursdays, 12pm – 10pm and Fridays – Sundays, 12pm – 11pm).

For more information, visit their Facebook page or follow them on Instagram.


The Most Hilarious Reactions Over Taylor Swift’s Album Announcement

It’s finally happening. After numerous rumours, Taylor Swift is ready for music domination with the confirmation of her new album, “Reputation”.

Shot by Mert & Marcus, the 27-year-old pop star didn’t just release the album cover art, but also the album title and release date. She also revealed that her brand new single will be dropping tomorrow (Friday, 25th August). Understandably, the internet is losing it.

To recap, Swift caused fans to panic when her social media presence disappeared over the past few days. The blank space was then replaced by cryptic snippets of a snake. It was a strange but effective method to draw attention. Many saw the hissing reptile as a reference to her ongoing feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

As for her cover art, it’s a black-and-white photo of Swift casually dressed in comfy top with dark lipstick and a chain choker while sporting wet hair. The singer-songwriter is accompanied by a backdrop of fake headliners from newspapers and articles, all containing 2 very distinctive words – Taylor Swift.

For die-hard Swifties, it’s time to celebrate their favourite idol’s official return to the music scene. And trust us, they have plenty to say. Take a look:

— juli ᶠᶠᶜ🪐 (@julinjazs) August 23, 2017

RT if this is so you when @taylorswift13 is releasing new music 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/cq6Z3toHKk

— Universal Music Singapore🎮 (@universalmusg) August 24, 2017

— emma lord (@dilemmalord) August 23, 2017

She really is coming JSLAKSHAKADGKQ pic.twitter.com/4vrcaSk4ux

Some were even inspired to photoshop their own version of Swift’s “Reputation” album art.

taylor swift's new album cover but with michael cera pic.twitter.com/pLlBE6jQ8b

— Pigeons & Planes (@PigsAndPlans) August 23, 2017

Taylor Swift's new album cover but with Morgan Freeman (inspired by @pigsandplans) pic.twitter.com/w40hxKehrh

— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) August 23, 2017

The album, “Reputation”, will debut on 10th November.

Sources: Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, E! News/ Featured image: Twitter.

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Tom Holland Burns Anthony Mackie; Reveals #SpiderMan2 Title

Who would win in a battle between Spider-Man and Falcon? Well, how about a roast smack-down between Tom Holland and Anthony Mackie?

The “Avengers: Infinity War” co-stars made an appearance at the Ace Comic Con in Seattle. When Mackie dropped the bombshell that he hasn’t watch “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, the 22-year-old Brit was taken aback.

Once Holland was able to process for a moment, he delivered the ultimate comeback retort with this reply: “Well, I haven’t seen The Falcon movi– oh right, there isn’t one.” The audiences in the venue were laughing and cheering loudly for the young actor. Numerous Marvel fans on social media also complemented Holland on delivering “the perfect burn”.

Meanwhile, Holland also revealed that the newly-appointed Avenger will be swinging back into action for the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” sequel. “I just got sent the new script for a film I might do this summer, and I might have accidentally revealed the title of the movie. It’s called ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’,” he shared during the panel.

A post shared by Tom Holland (@tomholland2013)

Hopefully Mackie will be more interested in watching “Spider-Man: Far From Home” instead.


#FiftyShadesDarker: Jamie Dornan Made Orgasms Funny During Erotic Sex Scenes

Filming sex scenes are always awkward. Just ask Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

The co-stars, who reprised their roles as onscreen lovers Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in “Fifty Shades Darker”, had even more intimate scenes compared to the first movie, “Fifty Shades of Grey”.

During his recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the 34-year-old British actor shared how he would make silly noises to ease up the tension between him and Steele.

“My temptation is always just to try to make Dakota laugh, so sometimes I’ll do things like, when there’s a moment where I’m meant to, you know, orgasm, I’ll be like, ‘do-do-do do do-do’,” Dornan told the talk show host and fellow celebrity guests Keanu Reeves together with Whoopi Goldberg.

“Fifty Shades Darker” is, unfortunately, not airing in Malaysia.


Current Status & Release Dates For All Future Marvel Movies & Shows

It has been more than a year since the release of Marvel’s latest film “Spiderman: Far From Home” and we’ve been itching for more.

Marvel Studios has announced the delay of Scarlett Johansson’s “Black Widow” release date to May 2021 but what about the other releases? If you’re a bit lost on Marvel’s upcoming releases and projects, let us put you back on track:

Marvel fans were surprised recently with the trailer. The 6 episode mini-series is the earliest content we can look forward from Marvel, and will be the only release this year.

“The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” was supposed to release in Fall 2020 but it has been delayed to next year. No exact release date has been announced.

“Loki” could be one of the most sought out show in Disney+ due to Tom Hiddleston’s first acting in a TV series. The actor has confirmed that the show will be approaching on Loki’s death and the tesseract’s location after “Endgame”.

“Black Widow” is the first movie of this list. It will also be Scarlett Johansson’s last appearance as Natasha Romanoff in the MCU.

10-episode mini-series, “What If…?” is an upcoming animated series that will explore a number of alternate scenarios based on the MCU characters we know from Infinity War.

6. Shang-Chi and The Legend of Ten Rings

Keep it in mind that by the time “Black Window” comes out, the next MCU movie is only 2 months away. The original release date for this movie was May 2021.

“Eternals” movie release date has been delayed from February 2021 to 5th November 2021. The announcement trailer was released not long ago.

“Spider-Man 3” which hasn’t been titled is the last for release for 2021 . There’s still no clue on where the plot is going or whether the film will pick off from the last movie.

This movie will be a sequel to “Avengers: Endgame” and a prequel to “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”. It will be directed by Taika Waititi, the man behind “Thor: Ragnarok”.

10. Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness

It’s rumoured that this film will be crossover or sequel to WandaVision and Loki as we follow the Sorcerer Supreme exploring the multiverse.

Many wonder how Disney and Marvel will approach the script to this film after the death of Chadwick Boseman. Many are suggesting not to recast King T’Challa’s role as a tribute to the actor.

Captain Marvel is one of the strongest superhero Marvel has put on screen. It’ll be interesting to see how this sequel can make Carol Danvers’ story more compelling despite her overpowered status.

This show probably won’t focus on the Hawkeye we’re all familiar with. It will most likely be about Kate Bishop, who was trained by Clint Barton to be the next Hawkeye.

The MCU is welcoming it’s first muslim superhero, Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel. No casting has been announced for the series but it will be directed by high-profile duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

This female version of the angry Hulk will be played by Tatiana Maslany. Sadly, there’s no clue on how the gamma-infused superheroine will look like as of now.

Details for the upcoming Moon Knight series is still a mystery like the hero himself. However, there has been rumours going around that the production is eyeing Keanu Reeves as the lead.

The MCU drought is real and hopefully there won’t be anymore delays because we can’t wait any longer!

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More Beliebers Than Little Monsters In The World

Mama Monster aka Lady Gaga might’ve signed up for a Twitter account first and she might’ve hit more than 33 million followers first but she has since been dethroned. As of yesterday, it became evident that there are certainly more “Beliebers” than “Little Monsters” in the world.

Justin Bieber, who initially tailed quite a distance behind Lady Gaga on the popular microblogging site, now has oh, only about 33,364,160 followers while Mama Monster comes in a close second with 33,347,462 followers.

Note: Numbers of followers are accurate as of time of writing.

We’re not sure if the sudden increase in followers (for Justin) has got anything to do with the fact that he’s newly single thought we highly suspect so. But we certainly don’t know any other 18-year-old who can command such a huge following on Twitter with only 140 characters at a time.

Oh, and might we add that perhaps Lady Gaga should tweet just a little bit more to encourage more followers? Because while she’s pretty active on Twitter, Justin still tweets about 10 times more frequently than she does. That said, we think it’s time for her to pass on her crown to the “Boyfriend” singer – and high time for “Beliebers” to celebrate.

The top 10 most followed Twitter accounts are:


(UPDATE) #Taeyang Announces 2015 World Tour, Includes #Malaysia

Mayday! Mayday! We may not be able to see BIGBANG’s reunion in Malaysia this year but a member of BIGBANG will be doing a world tour soon. And to our surprise, Malaysia has been included in his world tour too!

No prizes for guessing which member of BIGBANG is coming to Malaysia, of course ;)

YG Entertainment has announced that BIGBANG’s Taeyang will be holding a concert in Malaysia as part of his world tour in 2015.

Titled “2015 TAEYANG WORLD TOUR: RISE”, the concert tour is Tayeang’s 5th solo concert tour and first world tour. The concert tour is expected to feature songs from his solo albums as well as his latest release with G-Dragon, “Good Boy“. The concert tour is named after his latest album “Rise“, which was released in June 2014.

His RISE World Tour in 2015 will mark his 4th visit to Malaysia as he has previously been here for “BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012“, “G-Dragon’s One of a Kind World Tour 2013“, and “Thinking of You Fan Meeting 2013”

Taeyang has already kicked off RISE concert tour in Japan and Korea earlier in August. He is now set to kick off the “TAEYANG 2015 WORLD TOUR : RISE” concert tour in Hong Kong on 1oth January 2015 at Asiaworld – Expo Hall 10. The concert tour will be making a stop in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia.

No specific details about his world tour in Malaysia has been announced but do stay tuned for more updates!

We’ll leave you now with Taeyang’s chart-topping hit, “Eyes, Nose, Lips”:

Finally! The details for Taeyang’s concert in Malaysia have been announced!

Following the announcement on his concert tour in Hong Kong, BIGBANG’s Taeyang has announced that his “2015 TAEYANG WORLD TOUR ‘RISE’ IN MALAYSIA” will be held at Stadium Negara on 7th Feb 2015.

Ticket launch will be held at Boulevard, Level G, Paradigm Mall on 7th Dec (Sunday) from 11am till 4pm. First 1,000 ticket buyers will be given a limited edition giant poster during the ticket launch day in Paradigm Mall.

Fans can also buy their tickets online via TicketCharge as the online sales will begin on 7th Dec from 4pm onwards. TicketCharge ticket hotlines will begin on 8th Dec (Monday) at 10am so please call (603) 92228811 to purchase your ticket. Tickets can also be bought at the official ticketing outlets including the TicketCharge office, Speedy outlets, Rock Corner outlets, Victoria Music Centre, Neway Karaoke outlets, and Celcom Blue Cube outlets but outlets’ ticket sales will only begin on 8th Dec.

For more information, visit Taeyang’s Facebook page.

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(UPDATE) #StarWars: Disney Drops Teaser Preview; Official Trailer Out 8th April

The force is strong with us today because Walt Disney Pictures released their first teaser preview for “Star Wars: Rogue One”!

The teaser preview doesn’t tell us much, as it is just a preview for the trailer release tomorrow on Good Morning America. In the 10-second preview, you will see a group of Shadow troopers against an explosion / building on fire.

According to /FILM, the plot of the new “Star Wars” movie is going to be set during the “A New Hope” (Episode 4) era and it will be a heist movie about a group of bounty hunters hired by the rebel alliance to try to steal the plans to the Empire’s greatest weapon – the Death Star. This will also be the first “Star Wars” spin-off film.

We hope that tomorrow’s trailer will help us understand more of the 8th episode. Till then, stay tuned for more updates about “Star Wars: Rogue One” on Hype! :)

It’s out! Check out the first official teaser trailer for Rogue One, which takes place before the events of “Star Wars: A New Hope”.

“Rogue One” is directed by Gareth Edwards, produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel, executive produced by John Knoll and Jason McGatlin, and co-produced by John Swartz and Kiri Hart.

For more pictures from the teaser, check out the gallery below:


MY Hip Hop Awards Live Show & Awards Ceremony!

The MY Hip Hop Awards which kicked off in September received an overwhelming amount of responses and support from the community. Proving that Hip Hop is not dead, the Live Show and Awards Ceremony will be taking place at Laundry Bar on December 6th, 2013 (Friday)

“It’s been a fun ride so far and I’m really looking forward to the Live Show where we will finally get the chance to recognize the contributions of the Malaysian Hip Hop Community…” said Vandal, Founder of The MoveMint and main organizer of MYHHA.

” MY HIP HOP Awards is truly going to evolve into the breeding ground and recognition platform for the most exciting acts of the Hip hop culture, not just from Malaysia, but also from the region. ”  said Siva Chandran, founder of VIMA and co-organizer of MY Hip Hop Awards

With the votes from fans and judging from the panel of judges that includes DJ Agile, Dharni, BBoy Drops, Sheikh Haikel, DJ KoFlow, Marcus Tucker, Masia One, Moonshyne Brown, Matthew Mistery, BBoy Peanut, DJ Wristpect, DJ Lethal Skillz and Vandal – the winners have been selected!

The event of the night will also see performance by Altimet, Vandal, BeatNation & XXII + Open Mic and Dance Cypher!

Nominees for MY Hip Hop Awards 2013 Revealed!


Hype’s Now Playing: Miniature Tigers – Swimming Pool Blues

Down for another road trip this weekend? Well, why not kick off your getaway with this perfect summer jam “Swimming Pool Blues” by Miniature Tigers?

With a little bit of 80s-inspired synthpop and electro-pop, this song is a rare gem from Brooklyn-based indie pop band Miniature Tigers. The music video for “Swimming Pool Blues” perfectly captures the summer vibe with its energetic yet effortless guitar-driven track. It rings true to the carefree life that we’ve always wanted to live with its addictive chorus.

Though technically, while we live in a country that’s blessed with summer all year round, the upbeat tune absolutely reminded us of those good ol’ times we spent with friends at the beach or by the poolside. The song is one of the tracks off their fourth studio album, “Cruel Runnings” that was released on 17th June. Check out the music video for “Swimming Pool Blues” here:

For more information about Miniature Tigers, check out their official website and Facebook page!

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19-Year-Old Schoep Is John’s Bestfriend

John Unger adopted little Schoep when he was just an eight-month-old puppy. Some time later, John broke up with his former fiancée and began having suicidal thoughts. It was Schoep (named after the famous Wisconsin ice cream) who stayed by his side that fateful night and saved John’s life – by just being there.

“He just snapped me out of it. I don’t know how to explain it”, John said. Determined to return the deed, John vowed to do whatever he can for his beloved dog, who means everything to him. (Source)

Schoep is 19 years old this year. He has arthiritis and has trouble sleeping because of the pain. John started taking his buddy into Lake Superior to lull him to sleep when he found that water was therapeutic.

On a random day, Hannah “Stonehouse” Hudson (owner of Stonehouse Photography) and friend of John’s decided to capture the moment.

She had all about five minutes in the totally last minute session and this is what she “caught”:

Since then, the picture of John and Schoep that speaks a million words has gone viral, touching the hearts of hundreds and thousands.

All Hannah had to do was post it up on her Facebook page and the amount of likes and shares simply spun out of control – but in a good way.

This 19 year old Schoep being cradled in his father’s arms last night in Lake Superior. Schoep falls asleep every night when he is carried into the lake. The buoyancy of the water soothes his arthritic bones. Lake Superior is very warm right now, so the temp of the water is perfect.

I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John. By the way, John rescued Schoep as an 8 month old puppy, and he’s been by his side through many adventures.

Such a simple shot, but it spoke volumes. Hannah’s unplanned/unstaged photo of Schoep and John has gone on to help people identify with a time when they felt safe, secure, and loved. The popularity of the photo has also spurred an outpouring of support in the form of donations to help pay for Schoep’s arthritis laser treatment.

For more information, visit Hannah “Stonehouse” Hudson’s Facebook page.


Hype’s Movie Review: “Hellboy” Has Some Hits & Misses, But Mostly…

They say if you mess with the devil, you get the horns. “Hellboy” is set to hit all cinemas from 11th April 2019 onwards!

A classic that most of us grew up watching, the 3rd instalment in the series got a fresh new reboot; with a spanking new director, cast and even universe! So if you’re sweating that you haven’t watched the previous 2 films before, don’t worry, just know that our favourite red hunk would be glad to see you!

A reboot of “Hellboy” alone seems like an ambitious task. With legendary director Guillermo del Toro paving the way with his wonderfully woeful take on the original 2004 series, there were undoubtedly big shoes to fill.

However, this reboot brings new things into consideration, with David Harbour taking on the titular role — a new face since Ron Pearlman’s version of the character. The “Stranger Things” star has caused quite a buzz since accepting the role; and we’re curious to see Sheriff Hopper’s crimson transformation!

Here are some of the hits and misses we took away from the new flick.

*PS: This review is not spoiler free! Be warned before you take a gander.

Director Neil Marshall was very hell bent (pun intended!) on staying true to the comics so we get to see “Hellboy” with some accuracy to the books! In this film, we get to see more ‘boy’ of Hellboy; as the movie opens at a wrestling ring in Mexico.

Touching on the “Hellboy in Mexico” arc, the movie gives us a bit of a background on Hellboy’s earlier years and personality. Who knew he’s a fan of the fiesty Lucha Libre or loved downing some good ol’ tequila?

For fans of action movies, this will be exactly what you signed up for. From start to finish, we see amazing fight scenes done with impressive effects and stunts. Definitely something you’d want to catch on the cinemas! This reboot is also just absolutely disgusting — in the best way possible.

Director Neil Marshall was serious when he mentioned that they were going all out with this one. It’s rated R for a reason, folks! Not skimping out on the blood, you’ll get to see every single drop; from regular human’s blood to boiling hot magical giant’s vital fluids. What better way to experience the adrenaline of the moment than to witness it all in the glory of the big screen?

However it must be said that if action flicks just aren’t up your alley, you will have a tough time trying to appreciate this film. Most of the appeal of the Hellboy reboot is most definitely in its stunts, special effects and grossly gorey scenes; and if that’s not something you’d enjoy then you might want to change your mind.

The reboot carries none of the class and mystery that the original 2004 version had, and naturally, none of the del Toro’s touch of darkness either.  In retrospect, it almost feels like a cheap Hollywood sell-out when compared to its predecessor.

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The reboot featured a brand new cast, with Daniel Dae Kim taking on the role of Ben Daimio and Sasha Lane playing Alice Monaghan. It was refreshing to see Hellboy having a sidekick that was not a romantic interest for once!

It was great to see their dynamics without the typical need to conform to Hollywood’s expectation, especially as the age gaps between the characters immediately established the platonic factor of their relationships. It was also pleasant to see the representation of diversity among the cast.

One thing that has always been a heart-warming moment in “Hellboy” was his relationship with his father. So it was rather jarring to see the sharp shift in character of Professor Broom (played by Ian McShane), who is now a distant,cold — and well, frankly, terrible — father.

There was always a strong familial bond between the two, but now that seems to be severed as the reboot depicts Hellboy as an estranged, angsty teenager almost — as he desperately tries to get Daddy’s attention and validation.

It was nice to see the director giving nods in terms of lores as the movie features mythical creatures such as faeiries and changelings; who’d sneak into the homes of newlyweds and replace their babies with a lookalike instead.

If parents weren’t quick enough to notice the swap, faeries will keep the child and take them into the other Realm forever. There was also a reference to Baba Yaga, a disfigured and deformed witch who lives in a house that seems to have legs of a chicken.

While her home may sound cosy and inviting to strangers who have lost their way in the woods, make no mistake as she will definitely prey on you — especially if you’re a child — and have you for dinner!

While it was fascinating to see how the entire plot of the movie tied up to the very beginnings of time in England — with the whole Merlin and King Arthur arc, and the introduction of Nemue (played by Mila Jovovich) — there’s just no denying how messy the whole thing felt.

In theory, it does make sense and add up but the execution done for it however, could be said otherwise. Perhaps tied up with the blockbuster action bit of it, it felt a bit try-hard to come off as somewhat ‘intelligent’ and ‘more than just an action flick’ but we strongly felt otherwise. The pacing was rather off, and the constant jumping of places (which was addressed every time in bold Bebas text) honestly just gave us a headache.

Overall, the 2019 reboot of “Hellboy” is not a bad a film. Considering all the humour of the script, the character dynamics and action packed fight scenes; it’s a solid blockbuster. The main issue that we seem to have with it is that it is just that… nothing more than just another action film.

If you were to stamp this with a “Marvel” or “DC” logo, it wouldn’t be any different than another action flick. Del Toro’s “Hellboy” was such a masterpiece because of artistic manner in which it was told. It was all in the little details, the small things that would send your skin crawling at the mere thought of it.

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Despite having 15 years apart, the original “Hellboy” still has visual effects that carry the story with more caliber and class than the modern remake did. Then again, perhaps this was exactly what Director Neil Marshall wanted; to make “Hellboy” feel like your relatable, everyday superhero… but maybe minus the horns.

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Win Passes To Wicked Festival 2013!

Zedd was first discovered by Skrillex in 2009 and along the way, he has produced tracks for Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, P. Diddy, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Eva Simmons and was awarded Billboard #1 dance track of 2012. Having played at major festivals such as Tomorrowland, Stereosonic, Lollapalooza and Ultra amongst many, Zedd will be making his way to Malaysia this November for the first ever Wicked Festival.

Joining Zedd in Malaysia will be Axwell from DJ trio Swedish House Mafia. Axwell first came to Malaysia early this year with Swedish House Mafia, making this his second time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Two super EDM artistes leading a horde of mind blowing talents, Wicked Festival  2013 is all about the journey and the experience.

If you wanna be one of the lucky ones who’ll get to party it up on November 23rd, here’s how you can win a pair of tickets to Wicked Festival 2013:

1) Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and share out the link to the page on your own FB & Twitter pages. Include the hashtags #HypeMy and #wicked2013.

2) Post a picture of your rave outfit on Twitter or Instagram, and tag us @hypemy. Don’t forget to include the hastags #hypemy and #wicked2013.

a) Name two acts of Wicked Festival 2013.
b) Where will Wicked Festival 2012 be taking place?

Email your answers to the questions above, along with your personal details (Full name, IC number, phone number) to bryna@hype.my. Don’t forget to attach links to your Twitter or Instagram picture.

This contest ends at 3.00pm on November 15th 2013.

-The decision by our judges is final, and winners will be announced after 6pm on November 15th, 2013.
-Winners will have to collect the tickets from our office from November 18th (Monday) till November 22nd (Friday). We will not be posting out the tickets.


#Wolverine3: X-Men Spinoff To Adapt Old Man Logan Story

Although there have been plenty of debates and rumours about “Wolverine 3” circulating online, details on the X-Men spinoff have been kept under wraps. Until now.

Sources close to the production have confirm that Hugh Jackman’s final Wolverine film will be adapting the Old Man Logan story from the classic Marvel comics. 20th Century Fox have also given “Wolverine 3” the green light to be shot for an R-rating.

According to Techno Buffalo, Fox has been planning to explore the Old Man Logan route and was aiming for an R-rating even before “Deadpool” was released. Judging from the recent success of “Deadpool“, it looks like the box office results have just cemented the studio’s decision for a darker version of Wolverine.

Director James Mangold and his team have also expressed their desire to bring Jackman’s Wolverine saga “to a very violent and gory end, which falls inline with what plays out in the Old Man Logan comics”, reports Movie Web. This goes without saying that the fans too want Wolverine’s Adamantium claws to be put to perfect use.

For the uninitiated, the 8-issue Wolverine arc is written by “Kingsman” and “Kick-Ass” creator Mark Millar, with art from Steve McNiven. In the comics, an ageing Logan is the last surviving X-Men member in a post-apocalyptic future where supervillains have banded together to destroy Earth’s heroes, leaving America a wasteland.

With a wife and 2 children, Logan has vowed to never use his claws again. But when fellow ex-Avenger Hawkeye shows up with a new task, the 2 men end up falling into a trap that requires Logan to channel his inner animal and embrace the Wolverine once again. Yes, heads will surely roll, and it ain’t going to be pretty.

However, since Marvel owns the rights to many of the supporting characters in the story (including the Hulk, Hawkeye, and the Red Skull), the core story would probably be structured more around Logan’s journey rather than the various characters he encounters. Patrick Stewart, on the other hand, is already onboard as Professor X.

My last time putting on the claws. What do you want to see happen? 50 words or less. I'll read as many as I can. pic.twitter.com/ksA1Gii5tf

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 27, 2015

To echo John Casteele’s sentiments, even with the changes of the supporting cast, watching the Old Man Logan adaptation on the big screen would be a dream come true for many fans. Last year, Jackman even encouraged fans to chime in on what they would like to see when he dons his claws one last time for “Wolverine 3”.

Congrats fans, your voices were heard! Using the Old Man Logan story as the basis for “Wolverine 3” is indeed a bold move. In the meantime, we’re super stoked to see Jackman with James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender in “X-Men: Apocalypse”, which is set to be released on 19th May 2016.

“Wolverine 3” is expected to hit theatres on 3rd March 2017.

Sources: Techno Buffalo, Movie Pilot, Screen Rant, Movie Web, Escapist Magazine.

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#UMF: Ultra Engages Twitch To Broadcast Festival Live

The festival season is fast approaching and you know what that means – time to live stream the biggest festivals in the world!

In case you didn’t know, the season will officially kicked off starting with Ultra Music Festival (UMF), one of the biggest events on the North American EDM circuit.

Held in Downtown Miami in Bayfront Park, UMF is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that occurs in March. It’s said to be one of the biggest dance events of the year because it coincides with the annual Winter Music Conference, also held in Miami. In the past, UMF has featured acts like Afrojack, David Guetta, deadmau5, Kaskade, and Tiesto, to say the least.

From 1999 – 2006, UMF was a one-day festival but from 2007 – 2010, it became a 2-day festival and then a 3-day festival from 2011 – 2012. In 2013, for the first time in festival history, UMF took place across two consecutive weekends. The 2013 edition of UMF sold out its pre-sale tickets within seconds of the launch and saw an attendance of 330,000 partygoers.

In 2014, the festival returned to a one-weekend format and needless to say, it continued to bring thousands of dance music fans to beautiful Miami for the festival.

Ultra’s “UMF TV” has proven one of the best festival streams in the business, covering both weekends of Ultra with plenty of amazing and high quality live set coverage from the world’s biggest DJs. UMF would also usually take the liberty to save DJ sets individually and post them up on their YouTube channel for those who miss the livestream.

Last year it was streamed live on YouTube, but today Ultra is announcing Twitch as its exclusive broadcast partner. The move highlights the growing competition between the 2 video platforms, which Twitch played up in its statement:

Ultra’s decision to switch over to our platform validates Twitch as a legitimate force in the music space.

Twitch was acquired by Amazon back in August 2014 for USD970 million dollars and dominates the live streaming market for gaming. But over the last 2 years, it has moved aggressively into live music, hosting a number of prominent electronic artistes and launching a new broadcast category for performers.

Last month Skrillex and Diplo uses BeatPort’s Twitch channel to unveil their Jack U project, a live stream that peaked at more than 20,000 concurrent viewers. Mind boggling!

While we hang on the edge of our seats for more UMF x Twitch live stream details, check out all the other festivals in the world which have got free livestreaming, right here!

Psst. Let’s not forget that Ultra is making its way to Bali this year. Deets here ;)


Paris Jackson: “This Is Stupid Why Am I Wearing A Mask?”

Three years ago, pop legend Michael Jackson passed away. He left behind not only his music, but also his legacy, and his family. Now, 14-year-old Paris Jackson finally finds it in her to speak out about what it’s like being daughter to the King of Pop.

In December 2011, Paris appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’ “The Ellen Show” to talk about her father, who was famous for keeping his three children covered with veils and other masks when they were very young.

Paris said that in the beginning, she felt stupid at first but later, it dawned upon her that Michael was only trying to protect her and her brothers Prince (15) and Prince Michael II aka Blanket (10).

Just yesterday, Oprah Winfrey explored the matter in an exclusive “Oprah’s Next Chapter” TV interview with Paris:

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“I understand it now, why my dad would want our faces to be covered. When we went out without him, we wouldn’t be recognized. He told us that when he was younger, he didn’t really have a childhood. He would always be stuck in the studio singing while the kids were out playing. He wanted us to have that”, Paris said.

When asked if Michael’s efforts have given Paris and her brothers a normal life, she replied, “We had a normal childhood. Chuck E. Cheese’s and Toys R Us were our favourite places to go.”

Paris and her brothers now attend regular schools in the Los Angeles area and continue to make public appearances at commemorative events for their beloved late father, Michael Jackson.

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#Minzy: Former 2NE1 Member Updates Fans On New Solo Album

Just be a little bit more patient, Blackjacks.

In a V Live session alongside SPICA’s Bohyung, former 2NE1 member Minzy Kong (민지) talked about her school life and updated fans on her upcoming solo album. The 22-year-old singer also revealed that her new album will consist of many different types of music.

“I’ve been preparing for my album, so I’ve been working on composing and writing lyrics very ambitiously. I’m trying to be inspired even on rest days. I really want to put together the album as a nice gift to fans. There are many genres that will be included. I have a lot that I want to do, so fans may have to wait a while longer, but I’ll do my best to present it to you guys as soon as possible,” she said.

Bohyung also added, “Minzy doesn’t usually try diverse genres, so now that she’s going solo, she’s almost dazzling.”

Minzy debuted through YG Entertainment’s 2NE1 in 2009 with “Fire” and the group quickly became one of the most popular female idol groups in K-Pop. On 5th April, she left the group and YG Entertainment to pursue a solo career.

She then signed an exclusive contract with The Music Works, an in-house subsidiary label of CJ E&M, in May. The entertainment company also houses Baek Ji Young, Yoo Sung Eun, Song Yoo Bin, and Produce 101’s Kim So Hee.

For more information, you can visit the singer’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook page.

Source: Soompi / Featured image: Minzy’s Facebook page.


Concert Review: Fans Treated With Lovely Surprise At Alexandros’ Rock Show

Fans of Japanese rock band, Alexandros (ALXD), were in for quite a treat when the band visited Malaysia for the first time.

Previously known as Champagne, the foursome consists of front-man Yoohei Kawakami as the vocalist and on guitar, Hiroyuki Isobe on vocals and bass, Masaki Shirai on lead guitar and Satoyasu Shomura on drums. The band revamped themselves into the fashionable Alexandros and are one of the leading English speaking J-rock bands.

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Alexandros’ visit to Malaysia was a rather unexpected one, as this was the band’s only Southeast Asian stop before embarking on their 1st US tour. Needless to say, fans came pouring from all over the world to witness the band live in concert. During their public press meeting in Pavilion, Bukit Bintang on the 21st of September (Friday) – excited fans were even waiting in line in hopes to catch a glimpse of the group.

The lads from Alexandros were friendly as they took their seats, Hiroyuki even stated how he was surprised by how chilly the Malaysian weather was. Yoohei apologised when he realised how scruffily he was dressed in comparison to his other members, joking about his plain white t-shirt and how he should have worn ‘a cool jacket’.

The band mentioned having tried char kue tiow and seemed rather excited at the mention of chilli pan mee, as everyone had a preference for spicy food. Despite getting questions, Alexandros was very secretive about their show the next day. “It’s a surprise,” said Yoohei. “Just come and have a good time.” With the press conference wrapped up, the band took their leave with waves of goodbye to the fans.

The concert itself was held on the next day, on 22nd of September (Saturday) at KL Live, where many past rock shows had been successfully held. The event was organised by Toybox Projects—who has been responsible for bringing several Japanese acts to our humble home.

Alexandros’ influence clearly was strong enough to invite attendees from Japan and Taiwan, who made up a large percentage of the crowd. It was rather jarring to be in line and hearing chatter in languages that one was not used to, but refreshing nevertheless. It truly shows how dedicated fans are, but even more so about what this means for Alexandros as a band. Clearly if fans were willing to fly in from across the globe to see them perform, they certainly must have a great show up their sleeves.

At 8:45pm, the opening act called ‘Fazz’ took the stage with all smiles. The octad were a complete shot of adrenaline to the senses as they shook everyone thoroughly with their eccentric sound of cabaret jazz with a twist. What perhaps stood out most in terms of their performance was most definitely the surprising use of trombone and trumpet, alongside a keyboard, electric double bass, and fast paced drumming.

The lead singer, Lynn Tan, had a rather charming, kooky personality that was reminiscent of Bjork. With their captivating psychedelic sound, the entire crowd was hooked on the acid trip that was Fazz’s music. They ended their set with a gypsy swing inspired number, which lyrically was a commentary on blame culture in Malaysia.

Fans lost it the moment the familiar intro of ‘Burger Queen’ blasted through the speakers, as the members took their positions on stage. Without wasting any time, Alexandros launched into the powerful track, ‘For Freedom’, which had everyone passionately singing the words to.

Lead singer Yoohei Kawakami was all smiles and high energy, belting high notes like it was second nature to him. The band performed all of their best singles; “Waitress, Waitress!”, “Dracula La”, “Adventure”, “Run Away”, and “Star”—back to back without showing any sign of fatigue. Clearly, their years of experience in the industry shows as they effortlessly cruised through an intense set.

During a break, the band even playfully asked the crowd to teach them some Malay, as they only knew the phrases “selamat pagi” and “terima kasih”. Bassist Hiroyuki Isobe even noted with a smile how the crowd knew quite a few Japanese phrases. With the new knowledge of the word ‘boleh’, the band started playing the first few chords to the melancholic “Moon Song”.

They toned it down with the slower number “Hana Uta”, which got the crowd waving along to the acoustic song. It was the perfect breather before getting back at it again with hard hitting “Girl A”, “Ashita Mata”, and their hit single, “Mosquito Bite” which was used in the Netflix adaptation of “Bleach: The Movie”. Fans were in for a lovely surprise when the band announced that they would be playing an unreleased song, “Arpeggio”, which will be released on their new album—“Sleepless in Brooklyn” later this November.

Groans were rather audible when the band announced that they would be playing their last song, but thanked the crowd profusely for such a great night. Alexandros closed the show with a classic, “Kick and Spin”, which had everyone head banging along to the addictive riffs of the electric guitar. With words of goodbye, Yoohei bid the crowd goodnight and hopes to see everyone back again in 2019.

What was most notable during the show was how differently a crowd of Japanese fans reacted. Even at concerts, manners seem to be permanently embedded into their system. Unlike the average rabid fan, the crowd was surprisingly calm—only air punching along to the songs but respectfully standing in their own space. There was not a single case of shoving or manhandling, which was incredibly rare.

It’s something that Malaysian fans should take note of and perhaps practice in the future for an equally pleasant experience for all. All in all, Alexandros proves to be a rock band that one should look out for as they certainly aim to be at the top of the game.

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#Cabbies: Taxi Drivers Displeased With Supposed Collaboration With Uber

Yesterday, it was reported that a group of taxi companies and associations had shown interest in working with car-hailing app Uber.

The Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GPST) has agreed to sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uber, but it seems like taxi drivers are displeased with this decision.

Although the GPST exclaimed that they wanted to “save the taxi industry”, it did not bode well for the cabbies. They were apparently left out in the dark and not consulted beforehand.

The MoU was supposed to take place in Sunway Lagoon, where around 100 drivers staged a protest to show their disapproval. As a result, the signing ceremony has been pushed to a later date.

The secretary of the Federal Territory and Selangor Indian taxi owners and drivers association, S. Balakrishnan, explained that he expects a clear explanation to be given to all drivers before any decision is implemented.

“Explain to us in detail about the commissions, discounts and the procedures involved because we are the ones who drive the taxi. Don’t make decisions in total disregard of taxi drivers,” he continued.

His sentiments were echoed by Klang Valley taxi drivers action committee chairman Zailani Isausuludin. Zailani said that he has submitted a memorandum to the GPST to stop the collaboration. He is also looking for a session with the representatives of taxi association to discuss the matter.


#Lemonade: Is Beyonce Releasing An Album Movie?

What happens when Beyonce gives you lemons?

No one knows yet what Beyonce’s mysterious project is but the pop superstar has released the full teaser for her upcoming HBO special titled, “Lemonade”, which will premiere on 23rd April (Saturday). Is anyone else freaking out too?

Could this be her new single and music video? Is this the long-speculated new album we’ve all been waiting for? Or is this an album film that many of her Beyhive are speculating? There are just too many speculations. We need more, Queen Bey!

Ever since she released “Formation” back in February and performed the surprise single at the Super Bowl Halftime show with Coldplay and Bruno Mars, we’ve had an inkling that Beyonce has been up to something. She even dropped a few lemon-themed hints on Instagram last year but offered no explanation.

In the minute-long trailer, the 34-year-old singer is seen leaning her head down against a car as different images start flashing across the screen. “The past and the present merge to meet us here. What are you hiding? Why can’t you see me? You’re the love of my life. What am I doing my love?” Beyonce whispers.

Beyonce is never short of surprises. And now, we can’t to find out what “Lemonade” is!


UNIQLO T-Shirt GP 2015: Stars Wars Themed + Prizes Include Lucasfilm HQ Tour

What will happen when you design a Star Wars-themed T-shirt for Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO? Well, you will either end up wearing it yourself or win the UNIQLO T-shirt (UT) Grand Prix 2015!

UNIQLO’s T-shirt Design Contest has returned and this time around, they’ve chosen Star Wars as the theme for the upcoming 2015 Spring/Summer collection. As the production for Star Wars Episode VII is currently underway, the contest provides a global platform for artists and fans to seek recognition for their artworks.

If you were wondering what’s so special about the contest, let’s just say that you could earn yourself a chance of a lifetime experience to visit the Lucasfilm Headquarters San Francisco!

The very same place where you can see the famed Yoda statue and fountain in real life! Located in San Francisco’s historic Presidio National Park, the headquarters boast a beautiful 23-acre campus with a collection of statues celebrating Bay Area’s legends of moviemaking.

But of course, you can only experience  the tour only if you are the Grand Prize or 2nd prize winner. The winners will be awarded with cash prizes as well and their designs will be made available in all of its stores worldwide. UNIQLO will accept entries starting from 14th July until 31st August 2014 and at the end of it, Darth Vader himself and other special Star Wars characters will be judging the designs!

For more information, visit their website or start drawing now!

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8 Things We Know About Christina Aguilera’s 2018 Album

Can you believe that it’s been approximately 6 years since Christina Aguilera released her 7th studio album, “Lotus”, back in 2012. Fans are thirsting for her next masterpiece.

After months of teasing on Instagram, saying her upcoming record is “coming, bitches”, the genie is ready to break free. Even though “CA8” (which is what fans are referring to her 8th LP) remains largely a mystery, we’ve piece together several key information to get you excited for Xtina’s new era.

Here are 8 exciting things we know about “CA8″ so far:

1. Aguilera has settled on May to release her new music.

2. An insider claims that the new album is “mostly pop with some R&B sounds”.

3. The source adds that “she’s in talks with the Billboard Music Awards to make her first big appearance in years”. The award show will air on NBC on 20th May.

4. Last month, the singer surprised everyone when she was featured on the cover of Paper Magazine’s March issue sans make up. This is an indication that the 5-time Grammy winner may be opting for a new look for her comeback.

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5. “I’ve always been someone that obviously loves to experiment, loves theatrics, loves to create a storyline and play a character in a video or through stage. I’m a performer, that’s who I am by nature,” she was quoted as saying. Aguilera told the publication, “But I’m at the place, even musically, where it’s a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty.”

6. An LQ snippet called “Masochist” surfaced online last month. Not long after, a track called “Fall In Line” also leaked. Of course, they could be scrapped demos but fans suspect that they could end up on “CA8”. Rumour has it that “Liberation” is a potential album title.

7. As far as collaborations go, both Pink and Demi Lovato have been tied to Aguilera’s music project. She also confirmed that she had been working with fellow “The Voice” coach Pharrell Williams.

8. More recently, there has been speculation of an Xtina and Cardi B collaboration. Both artists were in the same studio around the same time and have been following each other on social media.

On the scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you for the new era of Xtina?


Contest: Win Concert Tickets To Watch NCT Dream, WayV, KARD & ALICE At SEEN Festival

Who are you most excited to see live this Saturday (28th January) – is it NCT Dream (엔시티 드림), WayV (威神V), KARD (카드) or ALICE (앨리스)? We haven’t had a K-pop concert on this scale in a while. This is why K-pop fans have been anticipating to see their bias at SEEN Festival since it was announced last month.

In celebration of the new year, we’re kicking things off with our first giveaway of 2023. That’s right peeps, thanks to our friends from CM Live, we have 5 pairs of concert tickets specially for the loyal readers of Hype Malaysia ;)

Since SEEN Festival is featuring only K-pop groups this time, it’s only appropriate to invite a local group to open the show and who better than our very own girl group DOLLA. Sabronzo, Tabby, Angel, and Syasya have shown that they can go toe to toe with the biggest acts in the entertainment business, and we can’t think of a better group to kick off the show.

As aforementioned, we’re giving away 5 pairs of concert tickets to watch NCT Dream, WayV, KARD and ALICE at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil this weekend. To be in the running, follows these simple steps as well as the T&C below:

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Madeon Reveals All Star Collaboration List, Album Release Date & More

Big things, big things are coming your way!

Madeon‘s upcoming album “ADVENTURE”, is definitely one of the most anticipated releases in the electronic dance music scene for 2015. It’s a well known fact that Madeon has been spending the better part of 2014 working on the album and now, with the final touches being completed, it is time to prepare for the epic release.

Madeon has announced the tracklist, release date, album artwork as well as pre-order information for the upcoming album on his Facebook page. With a tracklist that includes star studded collaborations with Bastille, Passion Pit and more, Madeon is bring his A-game for this upcoming release.

Slated for a March 30th release, we can’t wait to see what Madeon has prepared for us. Check out the tracklist below.

1. Isometric
2. You’re On (feat Kyan)
3. OK
4. La Lune (feat Dan Smith from Bastille)
5. Pay No Mind (feat Passion Pit)
6. Beings
7. Imperium
8. Zephyr
9. Nonsense (feat Mark Foster)
10. Innocence (feat Aquilo)
11. Pixel Empire
12. Home

Deluxe bonus tracks:
13. Icarus
14. Finale (feat. Nicholas Petricca)
15. The City
16. Cut The Kid
17. Technicolor
18. Only Way Out (feat. Vancouver Sleep Clinic)

Whilst we wait for the release, here’s “You’re On” by Madeon featuring Kyan for your listening pleasure.

For more on Madeon, stalk him via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.


Twitter User Shares Heartbreaking Story About An Old Uncle She Encountered

A young Malaysian girl named Nafeesya encountered a life-changing experience after an old man approached her and asked for a ride back home.

In sharing the touching story on Twitter, Nafeesya (full name Nafisya Nabila Saifol Razal), said that she was initially reluctant to help as it was already late. But she eventually agreed to help the old man after seeing his poor condition.

According to the netizen, the uncle had been deceived and was left all alone in Ipoh. As a precaution, Nafeesya updated her recent location and informed her friends in their WhatsApp chatroom. In the lengthy thread, she further added that the incident took place around 11:45pm. The road was completely quiet and empty, with no vehicles passing by at that time!

Along the way, the father of four boys and two girls opened up about his heartbreaking life story. The atmosphere turned gloomy after the uncle stated that he “no longer sees his children after all of them got married”. It turns out that he has been abandoned by his own kids while his wife is currently in a mental hospital.

When asked about his financial income, the uncle stated that he relies on donations from the public. Nafeesya also wrote that the man did not ask for money from her and her friend at all. Upon arriving at the destination, Nafeesya and her friend were shocked to see that the elderly man hasn’t been living in a proper home.

It was clear that the 65-year-old senior citizen has been living in poverty. Seemingly affected by the sad reality, the Twitter user reflected, “There must be a reason behind our meeting, and I believe it was planned by Him. If God wills, we will come and visit him in the near future.”

Nafeesya’s tweets have since gained over 27k retweets at the time of writing, with many netizens praising the 21-year-old for her thoughtful act.


#Tokyo: Japanese Men Fall In Love With Sex Dolls

These “women” have long glossy hair and perfect skin. The best part is – they’re for sale.

In a recent interview with AFP, 2 Japanese men confessed that they’ve found love in silicone sex dolls after their failed marriages. Not only were they opened about their relationship with the dolls, but their intimate moments were also captured on camera.

When the spark in Masayuki Ozaki’s marriage fizzled out, the 45-year-old physiotherapist turned to his life-sized dummy named Mayu. “After my wife gave birth we stopped having sex and I felt a deep sense of loneliness. But the moment I saw Mayu in the showroom, it was love at first sight,” said Ozaki, who still lives with his wife and teenage daughter in Tokyo.

“My wife was furious when I first brought Mayu home. These days she puts up with it, reluctantly,” he continued, before adding, “When my daughter realised it wasn’t a giant Barbie doll, she freaked out and said it was gross – but now she’s old enough to share Mayu’s clothes.”

Ozaki also revealed that he would occasionally take his dolls out on dates on a wheelchair. He also dresses them in various wigs, fashionable outfits, and accessories. Left resentful by his previous relationships, he claims that “Japanese women are cold-hearted”.

“They’re very selfish. Men want someone to listen to them without grumbling when they get home from work. Whatever problems I have, Mayu is always there waiting for me. I love her to bits and want to be with her forever. I can’t imagine going back to a human being,” he added.

A fellow Japanese who echoes Ozaki’s sentiments is 62-year-old Senji Nakajima. “Human beings are so demanding. People always want something from you – like money or commitment,” he told the news agency. The businessman named his plastic partner Saori.

“My heart flutters when I come home to Saori. She never betrays me, she makes my worries melt away,” said the father-of-2. Unlike Ozaki though, not all of Nakajima’s family members are accepting of his peculiar relationship. “My son accepts it, my daughter can’t,” he admitted.

Ozaki and Nakajima are just some of the examples of men with mannequin fetishists. AFP revealed that approximately 2000 dolls (each cost around US$6,000) are sold in Japan every year.

Source: AFP via Channel News Asia, Straits Times.

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Boss Susu Clarifies About Only Holding Small Shares In Local Dairy Company

A local dairy products company and its shareholders have been the hot topic of conversation throughout this week.

It all started after a Facebook user revealed that the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Boss Susu (real name Azmi Zainal) only has a small part in the company’s shareholder stake.

In response, Azmi took to his Facebook to clear the air on the allegation. “Yes, my shareholder portion is small. How can a person who is already down in business and trading in the night market have a lot of money to own large stocks? The investments in the dairy industry cost hundreds of millions. After 11 years, the value of our company has soared many times as a result of our hard work. Alhamdulillah, the value of that small share has increased to millions,” Azmi wrote.

Despite only having a small stake in the enterprise, Azmi clarified that his biggest achievement so far is providing employment and business opportunities to the local community. According to him, hundreds of opportunities have been offered, especially to the rural people during his involvement with the company.

He shared, “We have provided 634 job opportunities, many rural children in Muadzam have benefited from this. We didn’t hire them as operators or herdsmen only, but many of us have raised them to become professional workers. We train and educate these people.”

In the post, Azmi also reminisced on his journey with the dairy brand back in 2016 and how the label managed to become a milk brand that competitors dread. Among the interesting parts include the company’s marketing strategy as well as the development of entrepreneurship programs for housewives called “Home Dealers”.

In addressing further on the revelation made by the internet troll, Azmi said that he’s proud of his journey so far. He responded, “I’m proud to be able to tell my kids on how their father is trying to increase the B40 group’s income. Whereas for Mr. Aliff 111, maybe he’s proud of it and might say this to his children, ‘Today, Papa has embarrassed Boss Susu. Many people said I’m good at digging deeper. Later, Papa will teach you how to do that.'”

“Praise the Lord, I didn’t raise my kids in that manner. I taught my children to be useful human beings so that they can serve the country,” he wrote. He then concluded by thanking the public for their undying support.

What are your thoughts about the revelation?


KARD To Hold Virtual Live Event With ASICS On 12th July

Calling all KARD (카드) fans, there’s something special planned for you.

On 12th July, J.Seph (제이셉), BM (비엠), Jeon So-min (전소민) and Jeon Ji-woo (전지우) will holding their first live virtual event hosted by ASICS.

The ASICS x KARD Live Virtual Event is set to engage fans across 6 countries in Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam on Instagram Live.

During the live virtual event, the ASICS Sportstyle Regional ambassadors will be taking part in the following segments:

The details to ASICS x KARD Live Virtual Event are as follows:


#Maxis: ONE Plan Users Will Be Able To Receive Free Upgrade Up To 9GB

CEO Morten Lundal and Head of Consumer Business Dushyanthan Vaithiyanathan announced that Maxis will be giving out higher data quotas to its current MaxisONE plan users, including enterprise MaxisONE Business plan subscribers, at the same price.

The announcement was made through their official Facebook page via live video streaming earlier at 3pm.

Maxis CEO Morten has something to say. Watch this space from 3pm for a live update.

MaxisONE subscribers with 1GB plan will be upgraded to 5GB, 3GB plan will be increased to 8GB, and so on (you can refer to the chart below). The upgrade will only be available to both existing and new customers later this month.

Till then, customers will get 3GB for free starting next week on 14th April.

This decision was made to counter the negative opinions about unfair plan conditions that Maxis has been receiving over the past week, causing a social media outcry.

“Lately our call centre and social media have been aligned with many negative opinions on Maxis. Of course this has concerned us,” said the CEO through Facebook live.

For more information, visit Maxis’ website and Facebook page.

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#SaveZouk: Zouk Singapore Is Here To Stay, For Awhile

Singapore’s iconic club, Zouk Singapore, just had its future secured. But in the short term.

Singapore’s government have confirmed that they will give Zouk Singapore a one-year extension on its lease at Jiak Kim Street when it expires on 31st December 2014. If Zouk is able to secure a new location by 30th June 2015, the authorities will extend its lease further until the end of 2017 to facilitate the move.

The joint statement from Singapore Land Authority (SLA), Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said:

An extension up to 2017 will give Zouk sufficient time to undertake renovations or to plan and construct a new structure to house the club at the new site, and relocate thereafter.

In arriving at the decision to grant the conditional extension, SLA, STB and URA considered the concerns of and impact faced by neighbouring residents living in the predominantly residential area, as well as Zouk’s contribution to the strengthening of Singapore’s reputation in the international entertainment scene

The decision aims to strike a balance between giving Zouk the time it requires to make alternative arrangements, while providing the residents certainty on the plans for the area by way of the final, conditional extension at Jiak Kim Street. In the meantime, the relevant agencies will continue to work with Zouk to minimise any inconveniences and social disamenities in the area.

In short, partygoers can collectively heave a huge sigh of relief as Zouk Singapore will be here to stay at least from 31st December 2014 until 31st December 2015.

In an earlier interview, Zouk’s founder Lincoln Cheng said that he is tired of getting short lease extensions for his club and he would be closing the 23-year-old club for good by the end of the year if he did not get a 3-year extension, which he has requested from the authorities. The “Save Zouk” campaign was launched in June and garnered close to 40,000 votes in 2 months:

Not only were the Zouk Singapore employees and partygoers alike were affected by news of the (then) impending closure, the world’s top DJs/producers (some of which have been to Zouk Singapore many times in the past) have also rallied together for the #SaveZouk campaign.

So, the question is, why the closure threat in the first place?

In the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) latest Master Plan, which governs Singapore’s development over the next 10 to 15 years, Zouk’s premises are within a larger site zoned for residential use, with commercial activity on the first floor. Even though the site has not yet been listed for sale under the Government Land Sales Programme, the areas surrounding Zouk has become “an established residential precinct” and “Zouk’s operation is not compatible with the area”.

However, all hope is not lost. Not just yet. Some venues are still being explored (since 2010) for a possible new home for Zouk Singapore such as Sentosa, the Old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Old Kallang Airport, and the Singapore Flyer.

Meanwhile, partygoers can rest their worries for a bit and their dancing shoes on for club nights as well as the upcoming ZoukOut 2014!


#TGV To Open 5 New Cinemas In December

Rejoice, movie buffs! As one of Malaysia’s premier film exhibition companies, TGV Cinemas continues to establish its name in the cinema industry by opening 5 new cinemas in various locations this month.

With more than 22 premier multiplexes under its wing, TGV Cinemas is now one of the pioneer in the cinema industry – and it’s not hard to see why. The new cinemas are expected to arrive on December 17th and December 24th respectively.

Check out the list of the cinemas that are scheduled to open on the date mentioned below:

Malaysia’s first innovative concept cinema, Beanieplex is expected to arrive at TGV Jaya Mall and TGV Imperial City Mall. So far there are 4 IMAX theatres in Malaysia but there’s no information regarding a new IMAX theatre yet. However, it was reported that free screenings and promotions are expected on the opening day of the cinemas.

For more information, visit their official website.

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Hype Picks: The Best Things To Do In Klang Valley This Week (10th-16th January)

This week, we have lined up various activities for you; there is a CNY Bazaar where you can fill your tummy up, but if you feel too guilty after that, you can always attend the Tabata fitness activity by the end of the week to burn all those fat from the holidays.

We also have fresh date ideas and spots for you to bring your partner, like the picturesque 99 Wonderland Park, or art events like painting workshops. And if you are in love with Rollerwa that we recommended from the previous week, we have another rollerskating spot for you this week!

So, let’s cut to the chase, and jump straight to the list because we know you can’t wait to fill your schedule up for this week.

Since Chinese New Year is just right around the corner, the first event on the list would be a Chinese New Year Bazaar! The bazaar will feature more than 30 selected local businesses and talents to entertain you on the weekends, but you will also get the chance to win giveaways.

Location: Agenda Suria Convention Centre, Mufors Gallery, Subang Jaya.

Not only that we have events lined up for you to cheer up your Chinese New Year, but also for Pongal festival! Grab the chance to shop with all the top Malaysian Indian online retailers this week, all under one roof.

3) More Makan Sessions at Tastefully Food Expo & ShopeeFood

Not only can you explore different types of food and beverages, but you can also get your kitchen appliances during this expo. And if you’re thinking of getting involved in the industry, you could have a chat with the entrepreneurs participating in the expo.

Shopee users are in for a treat with the introduction of ShopeeFood Day. For 3-consecutive days, users will be served with mouth-watering offers such as vouchers, exciting deals, discounts and special promotions so they can celebrate more makan sessions on their own or with family and friends when they pay using ShopeePay.

Taking place from 12th to 14th January 2022, other than all-day free deliveries, users can enjoy all-day super deals up to 50% off vouchers with a minimum spend of RM15 at participating stores such as Oldtown White Coffee, Juicy Fresh, Salad Atelier, Agrain, Daboba, Wings of New York, HOMI curry puff, Tiger Sugar, Mad Mex Fresh Mexican and many more.

4) Men on Women: Torch Songs Reinterpreted

Witness iconic songs sung by Beyonce, Rihanna and Adele with local divas like Jaclyn Victor and Aina Abdul as well as popular musicals like Les Miserables and Cabaret reimagined in this show presented by klpac and The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat.

Location: Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre lobby

Have you missed watching buskers perform? Well, good news! This week, you can head over to klpac to watch singer-songwriter, Leaism and DJ Dan Fleischer. BUSK will also be featuring diverse and creative local musicians.

Location: Publika – Black Box, 1 Jalan Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur 50480

Watch a traditional Teochew puppetry, “Princess Baihua Bestows Her Sword”, this week performed by master puppeteer Ling Goh and Teochew Puppet and Opera House of Penang.

Location: Qing Gallery, The Waterfront @ ParkCity, 5 Persiaran Residen, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 52200

Don’t miss out on London based artist, Jacky Tsai’s art exhibition. “Forever is Now” features 23 of his artworks, prints and sculptures. One of the artworks that will be displayed was created during the lockdown, and will be out to the eyes of the world for the first time ever in this exhibition!

Location: Stickerrific, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 46200

Do you want to start painting but you have absolutely no basics? Just attend the Succulent Watercolour Workshop and learn all you need to know from sketching, to glazing and mixing colours perfectly. Now everyone can paint!

Location: Wonderland Park, Jalan 13a, Pusat Bandar Utara Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor

Do you love exotic animals or are you just looking for a new spot for dates this week? Then look no further, pay a visit to the 99 Wonderland Park and take Insta-worthy pictures with your partner!

Whether you’re a beginner with zero experience, or you’re a superstar with wheels on your feet; don’t hesitate to bring your rollerblades and roller skates to join the Friyay skate night fun with other skaters!

Location: Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 56000

Ate too much during the holidays and now you’re self-conscious with your figure? We know, because we are too! So, let’s sweat it out with us at the Tabata HIIT activity this weekend.

So, what are you waiting for? Fill your week up with fun activities we’ve lined up for you!

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#CoolerLumpur: Embracing Dangerous Ideas This June

Southeast Asia’s first and only festival of ideas returns to Publika, Solaris Dutamas this 12th – 14th June.

The third installment of the collaborative effort between creative media shop PopDigital and British Council is set to challenge urbanites to engage in debate and grapple with ideas that serve as nuclei of change – “Dangerous Ideas”.

In 2013, The Cooler Lumpur Festival debuted under the simple theme of #WORD which set out to explore the written and spoken word.

The annual festival’s sophomore edition was themed #FAST – rooted in the notion that the driving-force behind successfully fast-forwarding development was through sharing, engaging and experimenting in new ideas.

2014’s #FAST was attended by over 5,000 attendees and featured contributions from artists, musicians, writers and thinkers including Man Asian Literary Prize winner Miguel Syjuco, The Man Booker-nominated writer Adam Foulds and Damian Barr who was named Writer of the Year at the 2013 Stonewall Awards.

This June, “Dangerous Ideas” take centre stage at the The Cooler Lumpur Festival 2015.

The 3-day festival will feature a careful selection of lectures, panel discussions, screenings and workshops. Returning festival participants can look forward to event favourites including horror story sharing sessions “Bump in the Night”, special activities for juniors and the 3rd consecutive year of the highly successful Poskod Journalism Campus.

With exception of selected workshops, “Dangerous Ideas” is free of charge and largely open to participants of all ages.

12th to 14th June will prove to be an exciting weekend at Publika, Solaris Dutamas ;)

For more information, visit their website.


Contest: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” Merchandise & Movie Tickets Up For Grabs

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is swinging headfirst into the multiverse, and long with it – a whole new mess to deal with. Tom Holland’s Peter Parker doesn’t just have to deal with a real identity crisis, but also an entire team of familiar Marvel villains.

After Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio outed his identity to the world, Peter turns to Avengers ally Doctor Strange for magical assistance. The young web-slinger soon learns that messing with magic and timelines can result in disastrous consequences.

Thanks to the final trailer, we now know that Spider-Man will battle against at least 5 familiar foes – Doctor Octopus, Green Goblin, Electro, Sandman and Lizard. When asked who was his favourite villain to go face-to-face with, Tom revealed, “I think my favourite has to be Alfred Molina. Working with him on this film was so fun because he was so blown away by the improvement with all the technological advancements that filmmaking has made.”

The 25-year-old Brit also added that acting alongside Willem Dafoe was pretty awesome. “The first rehearsal I had with him was pretty surreal. It was pretty surreal for reasons I can’t really talk about because I want you to experience it in the theater,” the actor said. “He was lovely. He was really wonderful.”

In conjunction with the premiere of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” on 16th December, we’ve got some awesome movie merchandise and 10 pairs of in-season passes to give away. (*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.)