In Today’s News, More Paradigm Drama

Another one bites the dust as the newly opened Paradigm Mall in Kelana Jaya faces yet another problem.

First, it was the faulty elevators. Which became a hit all across the nation when the situation was handled wrongly. Remember the giant social media “boo boo” via Paradigm Mall’s Facebook page?:

The Facebook page comments not only left Paradigm Mall scrambling to rectify the said elevator problems but to also play down the rude replies by one of their employees. But, oh you know how social media works, right? It spread like wildfire and before you know it, the posts were going here, there, and everywhere (read: viral).

Obviously the general public (like us) haven’t forgotten about it and that’s why it still rings clear in our heads. On the bright side, the issues with the elevators have since been fixed, all quick and jiffy!

However, just a few hours ago, another cloud of doom swept over the mall. This picture is now circulating around our interwebs:

Apparently, an air-con unit collapsed through the ceiling of the Starbucks Coffee outlet. The “wreckage” landed right smack in the area where tables and chairs are laid out. The incident happened during operation hours of the mall and there has been no news yet if anyone was hurt.

Which begs the questions, why is there no quality control whatsoever? Who’s to blame for this mishap? What would happen if there were patrons? Should they or should they not now do a proper and thorough inspection of the building?

We’ll leave that up to you to decide. Now, excuse us while we go be just a little bit paranoid.

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Our Favourite Walt Disney Animated Classics From Back In The Day

Everyone has their favourite Walt Disney film, there’s no denying that.

Walt Disney movies have brought everyone so many great film memories. Beginning in 1937 with “Snow White” and hitting new heights with last year’s box office “Frozen“, it’s undeniable how loved these films are at every corner of the globe. Regardless if you are a fan of musicals, comedies or dramas, there is one, if not more, animated Walt Disney movie for everyone.

With that being said, the question is which Disney movies deserve a place on your DVD shelf? We’re here to help you decide. Here’s a list of our favourite Disney Animated Classics from way back when, in no particular order.

Effortless charmingly, Snow White is definitely one of our favourite Walt Disney classics. “Snow White” may not have been the first animated feature, but Walt Disney and his animators created an entirely new genre and ball game with this animated film. Apart from the storyline and characters, “Snow White” features gorgeous animation and some of the most unforgettable tunes in film history.

Personally, we think “Pinocchio” is Disney’s most magical invention. Opening with a sweet singing cricket, the film plunges into scenes from a nightmare: Pinocchio’s extending nose is probably one of animation’s most sinister and profound metaphor. Filled with a universe of anxiety and curiosity, this movie is nothing short of spectacular.

Our writer Bryna loves elephants so it’s no surprise that “Dumbo” was one of her top picks. This tale of a baby elephant born into a traveling circus is warm, loving, moving and filled with energy! At its core, is a heartbreakingly sad story of a mother separated from her child, that was pretty straightforward, no doubt. But what’s so special about this movie is that Disney made room for inventive set pieces. The jazzy dance of the pink elephants when Dumbo mistakenly gets drunk is a scene for the ages.

“Bambi”, oh Bambi. We can watch this a million times and cry as well as fall in love with the movie each time we do. Classic in its nature, “Bambi” is a strikingly breathtaking, jaw-dropping showcase of ingenuity, creativity, and genius of Disney animators. Walt Disney called “Bambi” “the best picture I have ever made, and the best ever to come out of Hollywood”. We honestly can’t agree more.

“The Jungle Book” has got to be one of the most hippie animated films ever. Then again, are you really surprised? We sure aren’t. It was after all released in the 1960s. Okay, hippie-ish 60s vibe aside, “The Jungle Book” featured some of Disney’s most-loved characters including Baloo, Mowgli, and the devilish Shere Khan. Also, musical numbers like “Bare Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You Area” are pure bliss.

Witty and charming, sunnily confident and filled with heartwarming innocence, there is nothing to not love about “Beauty and the Beast”. From the emotional heart of the story to Broadway-like tracks and adorable talking objects in the castle, “Beauty and the Beast” took the studio to a new level as it became the first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.

This film probably made every girl wish they were Cinderella. From beautiful animation to sweet tunes, the story of this lucky heroine and her gang of animal sidekicks as well as the promise of total transformation was a sure thing. Until today, we sometimes still wish we had a fairy Godmother of our own. A girl can dream, right?

Best known for that “spaghetti kiss” − a legendary scene that Walt Disney almost cut out (thank God he didn’t), “Lady and the Tramp” features many other charming moments. “Lady and the Tramp” is so beautiful, it’s a true labour of love that will make anyone who watches it feel all warm and fuzzy.

Aladdin kick-started the modern era of animation. It’s easy to understand why it is one of the most successful animated features. A treat visually, “Aladdin” features a perfect pairing of hi-tech graphics and the traditional Disney virtue of strong characterisation and colour. Witty and filled with life, Aladdin is quite possibly our favourite Disney prince/hero.

Lions have never been so glorious and majestic looking. Featuring loveable and relatable heroes, “The Lion King” also features Scar – one of the best Disney villains ever. Also a meerkat and warthog (Timon and Pumbaa) pretty much raising a lion (Simba) was sheer brilliance. Featuring gorgeous animation, a beautiful storyline plus exceedingly hummable soundtrack by Tim Rice and Elton John, it’s no wonder that the  “The Lion King” smashed the box office in 1994.

Steering clear of the darkness, Disney amped up the comedy of JM Barrie’s play. In Disney’s adaptation of “Peter Pan”, Captain Hook is a loveable bad guy, hotly pursued by an ever-ravenous crocodile. Definitely, the best adaptation of Barrie’s play, this version of “Peter Pan” will keep you giggling throughout the whole film.

There you have it, a list of our favourite Disney Animated Classics from the golden days. If your favourite didn’t make our list, do share it with us in the comments section.. Of course, there are some modern Disney Animated flicks that we love and enjoy too, but that’s a whole other list altogether so stay tuned! ;)


This New Playstation 5 Filter Is All Over Instagram Thanks To AR

There is a new filter on Instagram called “PS5 BOX” (created by @aroneverything), which lets you place a realistic-looking PlayStation 5 (PS5) box anywhere on your screen.

If people around you have been posting photos of their new PS5 box around the internet, it’s probably the filter.

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one that has been fooled by this trick as it looks pretty convincing for a 3D generated model. The reason why it works is because it is an AR (Augmented Reality) filter that lets you layer computer-generated effects over real-life surfaces, which your front or back camera displays.

Users can adjust the size of the box to make it look more realistic. It might not look real all the time, but it can definitely garner some legit reactions under most lightings. Take a look at some examples below:

The creator of this filter, AR On Everything, left a disclaimer on his Instagram page, stating, “I have created this filter for fun purpose only, any misuse (sale, fake giveaway, etc.) of this may attract legal consequences for which ‘AR On Everything’ will not be responsible. I humbly request everyone to use this ethically and responsibly.”

Now that almost everyone is aware of this deceitful filter, a lot of people are admitting they were actually fooled when they first saw it (including us). However, it doesn’t stop the fun as people continue to mess around with it by making the box as little as possible or even altering it to the size of a building.

The official price for the Sony PS5 in Malaysia has not been announced, but it is set to officially release here on 19th November.

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Contest: #1D’s “Where We Are At” Passes Up For Grabs!

The biggest band in the world and global pop superstars, One Direction, bring their epic “Where We Are” world tour to cinemas all around the world. Across one un-missable weekend this October, join Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis for their first ever full One Direction concert experience on the big screen!

Recorded at Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium, experience the concert, featuring all of One Direction’s biggest hits, plus a 15 minute never before seen interview with the band cut with exclusive backstage tour footage, all in true high definition and 5:1 surround sound.

The best part is that we’re giving away 10 pairs of exclusive screening passes to “Where We Are” when it’s released in Malaysia! Yes, that’s one pair of passes per winner.

Date: 11th October 2014
 Time: 10am
 Venue: GSC Cinemas, One Utama

Here’s what you gotta do to win one! Tell us:

E-mail your answers to submit@hype.my and we’ll e-mail you if you’re the winner after the contest has closed.

Special thanks to our friends from Golden Screen Cinemas for making this contest happen!

For more information, visit the #1DWWAFILM official website.


Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Everything You Need To Know About The Film’s Villains & New Black Panther

Since the passing of the actor who played Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, the sequel to 2018’s “Black Panther” had seemed somewhat uncertain. The production of the film has been kept tightly under wraps with only rumours to help fill in the gaps. Seriously, the production of this film has been as secretive as the nation of Wakanda itself.

That being said, there’s been some rather interesting developments of late within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) super-sleuth community. News regarding not only the film’s plot and main antagonists but also the actors potentially playing them. There’s also been some juicy info with regards to who could claim T’Challa’s throne in the film!

Grab your vibranium-powered suits and strike a pose because we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Marvel’s upcoming film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.

🚨🚨 First Art for #Shuri & #Okoye in #BlackPantherWakandaForever #BlackPanther #WakandaForever #BlackPanther2 #MCU #Marvel #MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/7KqdDtuMWA

— MCU Facility (@MCU_Facility) July 2, 2022

Teased in a line by Okoye in “Avengers: Endgame”, it seems that MCU fans are right after all. The next big threat to the hyper-advanced state of Wakanda will indeed be the aquatic nation of Atlantis. This was confirmed by plot details in Production Weekly reported by CBR. Production Weekly is a premium data-service that provides official notes and reports on films. The notes state that: “Both Wakanda and Atlantis are hidden civilisations with advanced technology and increased militaristic abilities that decided to separate themselves from the rest of the world for their own safety, and in a way, out of fear.”

It goes on to disucss about similarities between Wakanda and Atlantis and how the two kingdoms have a shared history. Long before the Avengers or T’Challa, they’ve known of each other’s existence. It’s also been confirmed that “these two once-hidden nations clash with each other” in the film. Based on the fact that the true kingdom of Wakanda has only recently been opened to the world at the end of “Black Panther”, we can assume that this clash isn’t a reference to an event in the past but is one we’ll be seeing unfolding in “Wakanda Forever”.

🚨 #BlackPantherWakandaForever Official Merch ! First Look for #Attuma ! #MCU #Marvel #MarvelStudios #BlackPanther #WakandaForever #Atlantis pic.twitter.com/MWFK8x15lW

We now also know what the Atlanteans will look like, thanks to Twitter user @MCU_Facility. The user leaked an image of one of its natives, Attuma, sporting an axe and a hammerhead-shark-shaped helmet in an official merch poster. Much like their comic book counterparts, the Atlanteans in the MCU will also have blue skin. So there you have it folks, we know that the Atlantis will be playing a major role in the film as the kingdom goes to war with Wakanda. Now, it’s time to meet its ruler.

The ruler of Atlantis is a half-human, half-Atlantean hybrid called Namor the Submariner. For a while, there’s been rumours swirling about the net that Tenoch Huerta, who played Rafael in Netflix’s “Narcos: Mexico”, will be taking up the role in the film.

🚨🤩😱 And finally… #Namor !!! #BlackPantherWakandaForever merch confirm the blurry leak for #Namor ? #BlackPanther #WakandaForever #BlackPanther2 #MCU #Marvel #MarvelStudios @TenochHuerta pic.twitter.com/u8R6Dw6EpG

This has been confirmed in a leak of an official merch poster, tweeted by user @MCU_Facility, showing a version of Namor being depicted by Tenoch Huerta. In reaction to this leak, the actor himself decided to tweet a leak of his own.

"Se filtran imágenes de Tenoch… " pic.twitter.com/pBeflmuGkg

— Tenoch Huerta Mejía (@TenochHuerta) July 4, 2022

In the tweet, we see the actor post a picture of Mermaid Man from the “SpongeBob SquarePants” series with the caption that translates as “Tenoch images are leaked…”. A hilarious joke for sure but also a confirmation of the actor’s involvement in the film. For all intents and purposes, Tenoch Huerta is officially playing the role of Namor.

For those not in the comic-book know, Namor appearing in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” isn’t just a cool cameo. No, this could possibly mark the end of the Afro-futuristic kingdom as we know it. In the comics, Namor is the King of Atlantis and one of Marvel’s most ruthless anti-heroes, and by that we mean he has no qualms about killing innocents to meet his goals.

In Marvel’s landmark event “Avengers v. X-Men”, we see Namor go to war against Wakanda after being imbued with a portion of the Phoenix Force. The two nations have always had tensions but this time…he takes it too far. He proceeds to call upon the power of the sea to sink Wakanda beneath the ocean waves. Killing countless of Wakandans and forever scarring the kingdom. There’s a strong chance we’ll see the MCU’s version Namor reenact this atrocity for the big screen. Imagine seeing the once proud capital city of Wakanda, Birnin Zana being washed away in a tide of water and blood. Namor has superhuman strength and speed, is capable of breathing underwater and wields the Trident of Neptune, a weapon that allows him the ability to control water and therefore the Seven Seas.

If there was ever a time Wakanda needed a leader, it is now. So who exactly will lead them through this time or war? Let’s find out!

With the tragic passing of Boseman (Rest in Power), Disney has decided not to recast the role of T’Challa in future films. Which means that the title of Black Panther, and the throne of Wakanda, would go to someone else within the nation. There are two potential contenders for the role. The first is Winston Duke’s M’Baku, who challenged T’Challa in “Black Panther”, only to save his life later on. After Boseman’s death, it was confirmed that Duke would be playing a much larger role in the film. Could that role possibly be the Black Panther? It seems plausible.

That being said, we believe the clearer choice for the role would be Letitia Wright’s Shuri, the sister of T’Challa. Barring her losing a challenge to another, she would technically be next in line for the throne. Furthermore, she knows the Black Panther suit better than anyone else in the MCU. She fought during the Wakandan Civil War in “Black Panther, and at the Battle of Wakanda and at the Avengers Compound against the forces of Thanos. Needless to say, she’s war-ready. The one thing that solidifies Shuri as the perfect choice in our minds is the fact that in the comics, she has already taken up the role as Black Panther. Honestly, at this point, who else could it possibly be? Rest assured, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on any new developments regarding the identity of the new Black Panther.

The latest rumour currently making the rounds would be the appearance of the Fantastic Four villain, Doctor Doom in the upcoming film. Some of you are probably scratching your heads right now. How is a villain of the Fantastic Four related to the war between Atlantis and Wakanda? Well according to a now deleted post by Bleeding Cool reported by The Direct, Doctor Doom is set to play a “very minor” role in the film in inciting the war between Wakanda and Atlantis. There’s also been rumours that the production team is currently working on Doom’s costume for the film.

Right, so is there any precedence in Marvel comics that shows Doom interferring in the affairs of Wakanda and Atlantis? Well, the answer is yes. You see, Doctor Doom isn’t just a mad scientist and sorcerer, he’s also the ruler of Latveria. Yet another technologically advanced nation in the Marvel universe. In Marvel’s “Civil War” event, we see Doctor Doom propose an alliance between Wakanda and Latveria, only to be rejected by T’Challa. In “Doomwar”, he attempted to steal Wakanda’s precious Vibranium for his own use. His country has also had relations with Atlantis. After failing to establish relations with Wakanda after “Civil War”, he attempted an alliance with Atlantis as well by taking in Atlantean refugees into Latveria.

It would make sense in the film that Doom would manipulate Atlantis into going to war with Wakanda so that he could obtain Vibranium. As to whether or not this rumour is true is another matter. The fact that Bleeding Cool deleted their post is curious to say the least. Was it a faulty post, or were they getting to close to the truth? Conspiracy time!

Shuri will be the new black panther https://t.co/7ptIoTYML3 pic.twitter.com/toiGpz96v8

So what do you guys think of Tenoch Huerta playing Namor in the film? Do you think Shuri would make a good Black Panther? And finally, will Doctor Doom make an appearance in the film? Be sure to let us know in a comment and tune in for more news on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”!

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Remember The Click Five? Lead Singer Kyle Patrick Is Coming To KL!

The Click Five was huge in Asia back in 2000s. Guess what? Lead vocalist Kyle Patrick announced yesterday (Monday, 11th March) that he’s officially coming to Asia.

The 32-year-old American singer-songwriter will be stopping by 3 countries – Philippines (Manila), Singapore, and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur).

Patrick took over from Eric Dill as the lead singer for The Click Five when they released their sophomore record, “Modern Minds and Pastimes”, churning out hits such as “Jenny” and “Empty”. The pop rock band went on to release their 2010 studio album, “TCV”, before disbanding in 2013.

Since then, the musician has 2 EPs under his name. For his 2019 Asia Tour, Patrick’s longtime friend, Jesse Ruben, will be performing for fans in Asia as well. For those wanting to relive the nostalgia, be sure to get your tickets.

Brought to you by Upfront, the details to Kyle Patrick “Live in Malaysia” are as follows:

Tickets are available here. You can also reach out to kylepatrickmusic@gmail.com.


#MAS: Malaysia Airlines Offers Fares From As Low As RM99!

Great news, wanderlusters! Malaysia Airlines’ Year End Super Sale (YESS) is here :)

The airline is offering 30% savings on all Malaysia Airlines destinations from now to 26th November 2016 and the travel period for the promotion will be from 23rd November 2016 to 24th May 2017.

All-inclusive one-way fares for Economy Class on domestic routes are from as low as RM99 while promotional return fares to selected ASEAN destinations starts from RM209.

Besides that, holiday-goers can also book their tickets to India or Sri Lanka from RM599; China from RM679; Australia or New Zealand from RM 1,099; Japan or Korea from RM1,209; and London from RM2,199.

For those of you who are willing to splurge a little more for extra comfort, Business Class promotional fares are available from as low as RM239 to domestic destinations while ASEAN capitals starts from RM1,009. Passengers can also choose to connect to selected destinations from Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, or Miri.

The promotion is available on Malaysia Airlines’ website and any of the company’s appointed travel agents. Alternatively, customers can contact Malaysia Airlines’ call centre at 1-300-88-3000.

We think that the promotion came just in time for us to plan for our long weekends for the end of 2017, don’t you agree? ?


Malaysia’s 1st Pokemon Festival Coming To Resorts World Genting

If you’re excited about the upcoming “Detective Pikachu” featuring Ryan Reynolds and also McDonald’s Malaysia upcoming Pokémon Happy Meal campaign, then get ready to enjoy Malaysia’s 1st ever Pokémon Festival in Resorts World Genting this coming December!

Celebrate Christmas and Chinese New Year with 32 first generation Pokémon figurines at Genting’s SkyAvenue from 1st December 2018 until 28th February 2019

Also, make sure you don’t miss out on the tallest Pokémon-themed Christmas Tree in the world and the 1st Pikachu parade in Malaysia.

Pokémon fans can expect to see all the iconic Pokémon from the series’ 1st season including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Snorlax, Meowth, and more. Moreover, a giant 6-metre tall inflatable Pikachu is currently awaiting guests at Genting now.

Details for the festival are still scarce, so stay tuned on our website for more updates.

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Angelina Jolie In Talks To Join Marvel To Play Godlike Character

Is Angelina Jolie venturing into the superhero realm by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

The Oscar-winning actress is currently in discussion with Marvel Studios to possibly star in “The Eternals”. With next month’s “Avengers: Endgame” concluding MCU’s Phase 3, Phase 4 is already taking shape.

To quote io9, “The Eternals” was “created by Jack Kirby in 1976…the Eternals are an offshoot of humanity, evolved by the space-bound, godlike beings known as the Celestials (like Star-Lord’s dad Ego in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’) millions of years in Earth’s past, granting them powers and the ability to manipulate cosmic energies themselves.”

“While details about the movie are being kept under wraps, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that one aspect to the story involves the love story between Ikaris, a man fueled by cosmic energy, and Sersi, who relishes moving amongst humans,” THR reports.

There’s no word yet on who Jolie might be playing. That’s because Marvel hasn’t officially announced it yet, or which characters will be included. Marvel CEO Kevin Feige has acknowledged before and Chloe Zhao will be directing the movie but that’s all we know for now.

Having said that, Screen Rant suggests that the 43-year-old A-lister could be playing 1 of the 3 female roles in Marvel – Sersi, Thena, and Elysius. Guess we’ll have to wait and see.


#PTPTN: No More 100% Loans To Students

Students who are planning on furthering their studies won’t be able to receive a full loan for their education.

The reason being? National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) chairman Shamsul Anuar Nasarah explained that because the loan recovery is still a long way away from its expected target, therefore PTPTN is unable to provide 100% loans.

Up until December last year, PTPTN had already handed out RM56 billion in loans and needed to get back at least RM15 billion but only RM8 billion was collected. Since 2014, public universities students were given a 95% loan of their study cost while those studying in private institutions received 85%.

“I ask that the people support and understand the enforcement measures such as the Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) because it is not a blacklist but is a list of Bank Negara’s credit reference system,” said Shamsul.

Graduates who are currently finding it hard to pay back their loans are advised to contact PTPTN to restructure and reschedule their loan payments. He added that loan payment can be prolong up to 24 months after graduation but additional cost will be charged.

For more information, visit PTPTN’s official website or their Facebook page.


#TOMORROWLAND: 10 Years Of Unity, Love, Madness, & Magic

Tomorrowland won its third “Best Music Festival” Award at the IDMA in Miami earlier this year, and for good reasons! See, the annual Belgian festival sold its 360,000 tickets for the 2014 edition in less than one hour to guests from over 190 countries. That’s a record-breaking time that’s probably shorter than most of its DJs’ sets.

What did you say? You’ve never had the chance to experience the awesomeness that is Tomorrowland?

MTV invites you to celebrate the story of electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in an exclusive, feature-length documentary “TOMORROWLAND: 10 Years of Unity, Love, Madness and Magic” premiering across MTV’s 60+ international channels in nearly 170 territories on 29th August (Friday) at 9pm (WIB), 10pm (SG), & 11pm (MAL).

Shot on location in the lead up to and during Tomorrowland 2014 in Boom, Belgium, the 60-minute documentary will take viewers on an exhilarating journey that commemorates Tomorrowland’s 10-year history as the world’s leading electronic dance music festival and will feature performances and interviews with many of the world’s premier DJs, including:

Leading up to the documentary’s premiere, MTV will also exclusively air 2 hours of Tomorrowland 2014 as part of its popular MTV World Stage franchise. The two, 60-minute “World Stage: Tomorrowland” specials will premiere on 22nd and 29th August at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/PH), and 12am (MAL), marking the first time the hugely popular festival has ever been televised.

Be sure to clear your schedules for this one, peeps!

“TOMORROWLAND: 10 Years of Unity, Love, Madness and Magic” is produced for MTV by Creature Films; executive producers are Mark Ford and Kevin Lopez (for Creature Films); Bruce Gillmer and Elyse Zaccaro (for MTV); and the Tomorrowland team.

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Contest: Win Exclusive Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War Merchandise

The time has arrived. It’s time for the Avengers to assemble!

Calling all geeks, nerds, cinephiles, and worshippers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Would you like to win freebies to “Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War”?

The official synopsis to “Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War” is as follows:

“An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.”

*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

“Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War” will debut in cinemas 25th April 2018.

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


Hype’s Exclusive: Getting Twisty With K-Town Clan

Upfront and straight to the point, K-Town Clan are made up off three members who go by Roshan Jamrock, Big Bo and Dravid. They first came to fame after winning the national talent search competition BlastOff in 2005. Known for their energetic performances as their music style is perfect for massive parties and fiestas, these boys sure know how to get the crowd going.

Having been in the industry for more than eight years now, K-Town Clan are the only group that remained together and are still going strong after BlastOff. Throughout their musical career, K-Town Clan has shared the same stage with Mizz Nina, Joe Flizzow, Hujan and Pop Shovit. They’ve also shared the stage with international acts like Lil Jon, Fatman Scoop, Estelle, Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, 2NE1, Status Quo and many many more.

In the eight years of their career, the boys from Kajang have been nominated in 9 categories and won 5 awards — Best Hip Hop Group, Best Hip Hop Song, Best Rock Song, Best Genre Bender and Thank you for Existing Award (Highest Accolade) for the Voize Independent Music Awards 2012 (VIMA 2012). Roshan of K-Town Clan also won the Producer of the Year Award at VIMA 2013. In conjunction with Hype.My’s efforts of bringing people together through music and providing a platform for local talents, we talked to Roshan of K-Town Clan in an exclusive interview about the group and their journey thus far.

We all went to Kajang High together (Sek. Men. Tinggi Kajang). Vidya and I have been tight since form 1 and we got close to Ganesh when we were in from 3. It’s beautiful how music was what brought us together in the first place. Ganesh would stay back after school, he’d be studying in his class and Vidya and I would come by with my guitar. Many times his “study session” got disrupted and it was turned into a jamming session instead. Good times.

What has the journey been like since winning Blast Off ?

What else can we say? Its been amazing and if we could go back in time and change anything, we wouldn’t. All the highs and lows, at the end of the day we’re still together. Speaking of Blast Off, we’re the only group that came out of that competition who are still going strong. We believe that it’s because of the fact that we knew each other way before getting involved in the scene. We were not a test tube group who just got together for the sake of making music. We started off as brothers and then music came in the picture. We’ve been so blessed and have done things locally and internationally that some could only dream of and for that, we are truly grateful. We’ve always had this saying between the three of us, a mantra if you may, “Always stay humble”.

You describe your sound as Twisted Crunk. Tell us more about it and why K-Town Clan chose that genre?

We’re suckers for hard hitting 808’s and subs and before the EDM craze, there was crunk. It’s just pure hardcore energy. So we picked twisted crunk because we never limit ourselves when it comes to music. No formats. No rules. Check out “Give Em The Ughh!!!” on youtube.

If there is one thing K-Town Clan could change about the current local music industry, what would it be?

Peoples mindset. Not to take good Malaysian music for granted. We’ve got gems over here who can give a lot of “international” artists a run for their money.

What is the funniest/weirdest thing that has happened to K-Town Clan during an event?

There was this corporate event that we performed for. Halfway through the emcee of the event disappears and the organiser begged us to host the event and we were like “Hell No”. Then the CEO comes and pleads with us to save the event. After some hardcore negotiating, we did it. Funny thing is that Big Bo and Dravid actually had a hidden talent of emceeing an event. Totally not our ball game at all but we surprised ourselves in the process of doing it. Event went rather well when we took over. In other news, Big Bo once found a rabbit in a cage placed outside his home. It came with a rose and a letter. What was written shall always remain a secret. Creepy shit. Haha!

Tell us about your hit single Party Animal.

Once again, we’re blessed. It was #1 on the radio for some time and the icing on the cake is that it was #1 with songs from the likes of Pitbull, Maroon5, Flo Rida, Alicia Keys and more. Feels really good when something like that happens. Straight up K-town Clan type of song. Siempre Loco. If you haven’t already watched it, check out the official music video on youtube. We worked with 2 really talented gentlemen, Nicholas Mak and Akmal Subki who also go by 3minuteFlashback. Google them.

We just kick started the recording for our 2nd album. As of now, we can only give you the initials, A.L.O.O.O. not the full title just yet. The first single from that album is called “Beautiful Life”. You should call up the radio and ask them to play it. Hehe.

If you could collaborate with a local artist, who would it be?

Too many to choose from, but if we had to pick one, it would be Malique.

Collectively as a trio, who would you guys say are the major influences to your sound and music?
Poetic Ammo, Kashmir Stones, Spider, The Keys, Cypress Hill, DMX, Wu Tang Clan, Limp Bizkit, House of Pain, Led Zeppelin, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Bob Marley, Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Young Bloodz, Nas, AR Rahman, Ray Charles and The Beatles.

What is the one thing that not a lot of people know about K-Town Clan?

We were originally called the Bigg Boolleez.

Thanks Roshan! We look forward to K-Town Clan’s new album!

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From No Money To Knowing Your Money: A Proud Initiative By Experian Information Services Malaysia

In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, it is undoubtedly one of the most crucial moments of everyone’s lives when financial constraints come to light. Jobs are lost and everyone is dreading the day they’d receive a pay cut even if they are employed! For many, there’s no backup plan if they experience the issues aforementioned. Well, it’s probably safe to say that financial literacy is indeed important for the masses i.e. the citizens of Malaysia! When it comes to personal finance, a large percentage would be generally clueless when financial terms are being brought up. Some might want to start understanding and reacting accordingly but would not have the necessary resources to attain the information needed. As a result, they might be on the verge of losing out on good investments.

For starters, Malaysians should understand the concept of credit health and lately, there have been issues of poor credit health amongst the younger crowd — leaving them unable to get their loans approved. As we recover from the multi-faceted impacts of Covid-19, it’s finally time to learn about all the financial jargon necessary before another dilemma strikes your life!

This latest initiative by  Experian Information Services (Malaysia) aims to empower Malaysians about the importance of credit health for better personal financial control and management. Launched in conjunction with Credit Health Month in July, Experian would be working with several notable partners such as Agensi Kaunseling & Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK), iMoney and RinggitPlus with high hopes that these partnerships would bolster continuing outreach on financial education. Part of their efforts includes organsing free educational and engaging activities to be rolled out in phases in the coming months.

Addressing the ongoing issue of poor credit health, the Chief Executive Officer of Experian Information Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Dawn Lai, said, “The low level of financial literacy, especially awareness around credit health, has always been a challenge for Malaysians, especially the youths. Our latest Experian i-SCORE analysis reinforces an urgent need to educate Malaysians about the importance of credit health. This is critical as the uncertainties around the Covid-19 impacted economy persists, both as a nation and on an individual level. Experian’s Know Money Campaign is part of our long-term commitment to improve financial literacy in Malaysia. Through this campaign, we hope to continually educate Malaysians about the importance of credit health, so they understand that it’s the first and vital step to better personal financial control and management in the long term.”

Unsure on where to start? Well, Experian is also offering consumers a free personal credit report which includes their Experian i-SCORE and Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) data. That would enable you to kick-start your financial literacy journey.

In addition to that, Malaysians would get to enjoy 50% off all other consumer products throughout the month.

Clearly, it is important to earn money but apart from that, learning how to maintain a good credit score and have good knowledge of the Malaysian financial scene is indeed necessary to ensure no arising issues whilst dealing with your hard-earned cash.

To know more, about this campaign, kindly click here to embark on your soon-to-be journey to awareness!


#Batman: Solo Movie To Be Directed By & Starring Ben Affleck

Good news for those who want to see Ben Affleck star in his own superhero film because Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara confirmed at CinemaCon yesterday that the actor will be directing and starring the Batman franchise!

Despite critics’ trashing reviews about “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”, many viewers were impressed with Affleck’s portrayal of the black caped crusader.

During the studio’s presentation, Tsujihara also mentioned that there will be “at least 10 movies through 2020” for the expanded DC Comics cinematic universe, including Affleck’s Batman project and James Wan’s “Aquaman”.

It was reported that Affleck has already began writing a movie script for the hero’s standalone movie with Geoff Johns last month. Other than that, no other information, such as the release date and movie title, have been released about the Batman solo film.

Affleck is certainly no amateur when it comes to screenwriting or directing. The actor turned filmmaker has successfully directed films like “Gone Baby Gone”, “The Town”, and “Argo”.

For those who can’t wait to see him in his Bat-suit again, the actor will be reprising his role in the upcoming DC films “Suicide Squad” on 5th August 2016 and “Justice League” on 17th November 2017.

“Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice” was a box-office success, making nearly USD 800 million worldwide.


American Pop Group 98 Degrees To Perform In Singapore In 2020

The American pop group 98 Degrees is coming to Asia y’all. Mark your calendars, the date is February next year.

The group consists of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, along with Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre. The quartet will be performing their show, “An Evening With 98 Degrees”, at The Star Theaters in Singapore on 20th February 2020.

98 Degrees, best known for songs like “Invisible Man”, “I Do” and “The Hardest Thing”, first made their debut in 1997. At the time, they were sneaking behind a Boyz II Men concert before they were discovered by a local radio station. This lead to their single “Invisible Man” that peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 100.

The group then gone on to develop 4 albums between 1997 to 2000 before going on a hiatus in 2003. Since then, the group reunited in 2012 to develop 2 more albums “2.0” and “Let It Snow” in 2013 and 2017.

Early bird tickets for the concert will go on sale on 18th November. Also, the price for the Early Bird ticket will be ranging from S$108 to S$168, and will be available for Class 95 FM listeners and American Express cards holders.

Standard tickets priced at S$128 to S$188 will go on sale from 19th November at 10am onwards. Tickets are available at Sistic online here, through the hotline at 6348 5555 and at all Sistic authorised agents.

We’re ready to relive our 90s era self and hope that fans of the group will be delighted at their concert.

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“The Phantom Of The Opera” Returns To Singapore!

The world’s most successful and longest-running show on Broadway, “The Phantom of the Opera” is returning to Singapore on 16th July 2013, for a strictly limited season.

The award-winning musical is set to take Singapore by storm when the show opens at The MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s critically acclaimed masterpiece is now enjoying its 27th year on the West End stage, and its 26th year on Broadway, and continues to play to full houses around the world. The Phantom of the Opera has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide, in more than 27 countries, has grossed more than US$5.6 billion and has won over 50 major theatre awards.

Producer Kerry Comerford of The Really Useful Group said:

The Phantom of the Opera is an exceptionally unique musical for so many reasons, and sits in a class of its own. It has received incredible acclaim over the years, and to this day remains unrivalled by other musicals in its world-wide successes.

This touring production of The Phantom of the Opera is as fine as any version you might see on the West End or Broadway – it is the same exquisite design that the audience is familiar with, and we invest a great deal to ensure it is of the highest standards.

Our stellar cast assembles the industry’s best performers, with members coming from leading entertainment destinations of the world; UK, USA, Europe, Australia and South Africa. The Phantom of the Opera has enjoyed huge success throughout the Asia-Pacific region, having experienced a sold-out season in Singapore in 2007 as well as Shanghai and Seoul, and I am confident that audiences in Singapore will welcome the return of this legendary musical.

With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by international designer, the late Maria Bjornson, The Phantom of the Opera contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and stirring music, including “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Music of the Night”, “Angel of Music”, and “All I Ask of You”.

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Tickets will be on sale to Mastercard Priceless members only from 25th March 2013. General public ticket sales start from 4th April 2013.


#Kingsman: Sequel May Start Filming In April 2016

You already know that “Kingsman: The Secret Service“, which was released in January this year, was a surprise hit around the globe. What you didn’t know is that fans have been wanting to see its sequel.

There are many reasons why people would pay to see another “Kingsman” film.

One of the reasons is because the film, which was directed and co-written by Matthew Vaughn, starred Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, and Michael Caine. It also introduced us to the young rising stars Taron Egerton and Sofia Boutella.

Based on “The Secret Service”, a comic book series created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the film is considered Vaughn’s most successful movie to date as it received mainly positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $401 million at the global box office.

Due to it tremendous success, various insiders confirmed to TheWrap in April that a sequel is indeed in the works. There was no indication on whether Vaughn will return to direct, but he is later confirmed to be working on the script.

Now, fans’ prayers have been answered as The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the studio may begin filming the sequel in April 2016.

However, there are 2 problems for 20th Century Fox. First of all, Egerton will begin work on Lionsgate’s “Robin Hood: Origins” in February next year, which could create a conflict with the sequel’s start date. Another problem is that the script is not ready yet. Even though Fox has a sequel option on Egerton, Lionsgate is already in the midst of preproduction stage and is making offers to the actor.

On a positive note, insiders are confident that things will be worked out, as a similar “tug-of-war” erupted between Fox and Lionsgate over Jennifer Lawrence‘s obligations to “X-Men” and “The Hunger Games“.

If things do turn out well, Egerton will be the star of 2 studio franchises.

Vaughn is currently developing “The Golden Age”, a film adaptation of a comic book about superheroes in a retirement home at 20th Century Fox. If he’s going to direct the sequel of “Kingsman”, it would be the first sequel to a film that he has ever directed.

He is also producing “Eddie the Eagle”, an upcoming British-American sports comedy drama film that stars Egerton and “X-Men” actor Hugh Jackman. He was lined up to direct the reboot of “Flash Gordon” for Fox too.

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#SkrillexKL: A Bass-Heavy Set In Kuala Lumpur For A Wildly Enthusiastic Crowd

You know you’ve come to the right party if you dig dancing with a bunch of like-minded music freaks to Skrillex‘s bass-rattling dubstep. It doesn’t matter how you’re going to dance to his song, you’d be in a state of absolute bliss along with everyone else who shares the same passion in music as you.

But if you have been following Skrillex since his meteoric rise to fame, you would know how his work has changed over the past few years.

Skrillex (real name Sonny Moore) was once the lead singer of a rock band named “From First To Last”. He would later become the “rock star” in the EDM scene, with dubstep being his signature music style.

At the age of 27, he has already won a total of 6 Grammy Awards for his unconventional music style. He also won MTV Video Music awards for the “Best Visual Effects” for his work on “First of the Year (Equinox)” and “Where Are U Now“, a song he collaborated with Diplo featuring Justin Bieber.

With his continued success in the EDM scene, the talented DJ kicked off his Asian tour recently, with the first stop being Singapore and the second stop in Japan. He made his Malaysian debut last Wednesday (23rd September) and the show saw over 2,500 fans gathering at KL Live, Life Centre.

Sharing the stage with Skrillex that night were local DJ H3 and Skrillex’s label mate, Amber “Mija” Giles. The show began at around 8:30pm with H3 (real name Harith Hisham Hashim) opening a bass-heavy set to the enthusiastic crowd.

Having played alongside international DJ acts like Dillon Francis and Caspa, H3 has a huge following in the local dubstep scene. Jumping between several different genres within a single set, he gave the crowd an unforgettable experience with his lively 90-minute set.

Next up was Mija, who instantly caught our attention with her bright blue hair. The LA-based female DJ/producer is one of the most talented upcoming artistes on OWSLA and Mad Decent. Her addition to Skrillex’s Asian tour heightened the young fans’ anticipation and this is evident as her set attracted a youthful crowd.

Officially the warm-up for Skrillex, she played a set featuring some of her most popular mixes. She received an overwhelming response from the crowd and at one point, they went wild when she played Diplo’s “Doctor Pepper“.

Clearly, the night was still young. Towards the end of her set, the roar from the enthusiastic crowd grew louder as Skrillex was about to take over the stage soon.

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The crowd immediately broke out in rapturous applause when Skrillex finally took the stage at KL Live.

Bouncing back and forth between fast-paced songs and deafening dubstep beats, the DJ certainly did not disappoint as he managed to keep the crowd’s energy high at all times. The crowd went crazy for the bass madness as every track that he put out was louder and heavier than the previous.

The EDM extraordinaire even had fans singing and dancing along to some of his popular tracks such as “F*** That” and “Where Are U Now”.

Whenever he dropped the bass, he would jump on top of the DJ console to get fans jumping along to his songs. He also had fans waving their hands in the air and spinning around when he played a remix of Beyoncé‘s “7/11“.

It was truly a dream come true for those who’ve been wanting to watch Skrillex play in Malaysia. For a 90-minute set, the DJ never once took a break and displayed his incredible showmanship by giving us one of the most highly energetic shows we’ve seen this year.

The lighting rigs and visuals of the show are pretty impressive, with the screen behind him showing various video footages. A short portion of “Dongo” aka the “Indian Thriller” served as the background for his remix of “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” titled, “Scary Bolly Dub“.

Perhaps the most touching moment was when Skrillex played “Cinema” – he climbed onto the DJ booth once again and proudly waved the Jalur Gemilang aka Malaysian flag. The crowd sang along to the song and waved their lit-up phones, instantly turning the venue into a beautiful sea of lights. Mija chimed in, waving the Skrillex Recess flag on top of the DJ console as well.

Before officially ending their set, they took photos with their fans. Skrillex’s set was electrifying from start to finish as he effectively brought the house down with his music and a little dose of wildness.

Once again, we want to thank The Livescape Group for organising the “Skrillex Live in Kuala Lumpur” show and for the media invites. It was an entertaining night for all as the entire performance from the Grammy-winning DJ gave us a vivid experience.

We can’t wait for him to come back to KL for a bigger and better show ;)

For more information and concert updates, visit Livescape’s official website or follow them via their Facebook page and Twitter.

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#ISawTheLight: Tom Hiddleston Sings “Move It On Over” In Clip

Well, if you’re one of his longtime fans, you would know that the British actor has already shown off his singing chops more than once in the past.

At Disney‘s D23 Expo in 2013, he surprised fans when he sang “The Bare Necessities” from the Disney animated classic, “The Jungle Book“. He also lent his voice and sang for his role as the young Captain Hook in Disney’s “The Pirate Fairy“.

As if those weren’t enough to win us over, Hiddleston once again shown off his singing skills through his role in an upcoming Hank Williams biopic, “I Saw The Light“.

Hank Williams shot to fame with his melodic country hits like “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”. He was one of the America’s first country musicians. Though he died of a heart attack at the preposterously young age of 29 in 1953, his songs are still very much alive until today and his grandsons are also some of the most popular country musicians in America.

“I Saw The Light” will chronicle Williams’ meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life. As Williams’ musical journey and his personal life will be documented into the film, it’s inevitable for Hiddleston to sing as he’s playing Williams in it.

He has recently taken to his official Twitter account to share the first clip from the film:

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the first clip from I SAW THE LIGHT. @TIFF_NET tomorrow! #MoveItOnOverhttps://t.co/0xC30AghNF

— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) September 10, 2015

Hiddleston can be seen singing Wiliams’ classic track “Move It On Over” in a studio. The song was released in June 1947 and as you can see in the clip, Williams recorded it in Nashville in April 1947.

As Williams’ singing voice is distinctively unique, we couldn’t really compare the original recording to Hiddleston’s voice in the clip. However, we would say that Hiddleston actually does a pretty good job here. Williams’ loyal fans should be pleased to hear this.

Written and directed by Marc Abraham, “I Saw The Light” is based on “Hank Williams: The Biography”, an award-winning biography written by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William (Bill) MacEwen.

The film also boasts an impressive cast, including Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, David Krumholtz, Maddie Hasson, and Wren Schmidt.

“I Saw The Light” is slated for release on 27th November 2015.


Fauzi Nawawi Apologises To Raja Farah For Including Her In Rape Discussion

Local celebs Fauzi Nawawi and Raja Farah are currently trending on Twitter after an old video of the former engaging in locker room talk with several other male actors made its way online earlier this week.

In the viral clip posted by social media user @FayyanFreaks (which was taken from the Astro Warna talk show called “Rumah No. 107”), the actor was seen discussing the deleted rape scene involving him and the aforementioned female celeb in the 2007 movie “Anak Halal”.

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During the chat, the 48-year-old stated that while shooting the said scene, he was trying his best to control his lust at that time. Fauzi was also asked by the show’s host Shuk Sahar to give a detailed explanation as he wanted to “imagine the whole situation” during the filming. The episode featuring Fauzi, along with Fizz Fairuz and Zulhuzaimy, was aired back in June.

The video was met with backlash from the public, with most of them expressing their disgust over the statement shared by Fauzi on the show. This also prompted Raja Farah, and also her husband Iskandar Ismail, to issue their response on the controversy. In this case, Iskandar asserted that the statement shared by Fauzi in the interview was “wrong on so many levels”. The actors in the video were also called out for disrespecting and disgracing women in their discussion.

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“I can understand that you want to share with the audience about your previous work, on how real the cinematic experience is. We also understand that my wife was involved. But when he decided to specifically drop her name when discussing the rape scene, I don’t think it’s appropriate for him to do so,” Iskandar was quoted as saying.

“I feel very vulnerable and disrespected by what was said in the clip. I hope those who were involved in the conversation will apologise personally,” the “Salon” actress said. Iskandar chimed in, “This is disrespectful towards women. It is unnecessary in the first place,” before questioning, “Would he speak about his sisters or his mother this way?”

Following the immense criticism, Fauzi later took to his Instagram to issue a public apology to Raja Farah, Iskandar, as well as their family members who were offended by his triggering statement. “I would like to apologise to everyone who had been affected by the video, especially to Raja Farah, her husband, and her family,” the husband to actress Lisdawati said in an IGTV clip posted on his social media.

Fauzi further clarified, “When we were shooting this segment, I had asked the production staff to censor the sensitive parts because whenever we talk among men, we cannot really control ourselves. And I accidentally let Raja Farah’s name slip. It is my fault, I was ignorant, and I will do better next time.”

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Meanwhile, the main host of “Rumah No. 107”, Khir Rahman, has also came forth to address the recent controversy surrounding the viral clip. Apart from relaying his apology to both the actress and her spouse, the “Muzikal Lawak Superstar” contestant also urged the public to stop spreading the aforementioned video of the local artistes discussing about the rape scene.

To quote a few netizens on Twitter about the issue, “Rape is not a joke and it should not be normalised. You’re not a victim so you don’t have the trauma (of being a victim of sexual assault).”

Sources: Coconuts, Utusan, Oh Bulan (1)(2).

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Grammy Winner John Mayer To Bring 2019 Tour To 5 Countries In Asia

Fancy spending “An Evening With John Mayer”?

The 41-year-old American singer-songwriter just took to his Twitter earlier today (Wednesday, 12th December) to announce his Australia and Asia tour for 2019. No doubt, this has sent fans into a frenzy.

Known for his famous hits such as “Gravity”, “Love on the Weekend”, “Daughters”, “Waiting on the World to Change”, and “Your Body Is a Wonderland”, the world-renowned musician has won 7 Grammys and released 7 studio albums so far.

Sadly, Malaysia isn’t included in his tour stops but you can still check out the 5 countries under Mayer’s Asia Tour 2019:

World Tour 2019 begins in Australia and Asia. An entire evening together, playing two sets of music with more songs in rotation than ever before. For NZ/AUS info head to: https://t.co/JdGqHwcuIi Ticket information for other markets to follow in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/PG64JSEOPr

— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) December 11, 2018

Mayer’s “Live in Singapore” concert will be managed by Live Nation Singapore.


Mulan: Fans Think These 5 Hot Asian Actors Could Play Li Shang

Disney is apparently removing Li Shang from the upcoming live-action “Mulan” and fans are not having it.

In fact, they have taken to social media to voice their opinion on who should play the beloved character. As you may know, Li Shang is Mulan’s superior in the animated movie. Although he initially looked down on her, the warrior came to respect her as an equal and eventually developed feelings for the titular character.

Can’t seem to find the perfect Li Shang, Disney? Don’t worry, social media has plenty to say.

You may remember him as the badass drunkard Zhou Cheng who fought Danny Rand in the Marvel-Netflix series “Iron Fist”. Last month, it was announced that the 31-year-old British-born actor will Gaveedra-Seven/ Shatterstar in “Deadpool 2”. He’s also reprising his role as Gaius Chau for “Into the Badlands” season 3.

Born in Fuzhou, China, Ludi Lin has lived in Australia, Canada, Thailand, and the US. His breakout role was in “Power Rangers” as Zack Taylor/ Black Ranger. He’ll be returning to the big screen late this year in the much-anticipated DC’s “Aquaman” as Murk. With experiences in Muay Thai kickboxing, jujitsu, and Olympic-style wrestling, this Chinese-Canadian actor certainly has the tools to bring Li Shang to live.

Known for portraying the legendary Bruce Lee in the film “Bruce Lee, My Brother”, Aarif Rahman is of Arab, Chinese, and Malay heritage. His Malaysian father is of Malay, Arab and Chinese ancestry, while his mother is Hong Kong Chinese. We last saw him starring opposite Jackie Chan in “Kung Fu Yoga” and “The Thousand Faces of Dunjia”.

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Similar to Aarif Rahman, Godfrey Gao is also half Malaysian. He was born to a Shanghainese dad (Taipei) and a Peranakan Chinese mom from Penang. The handsome star is not only fluent in English and Mandarin, but he has played Chinese generals before (2016’s “God of War: Zhao Yun”).

Eddie Peng is not new to the Hollywood scene, having starred in “The Great Wall”. What makes him a good contender is his versatility as an actor. He has acted from as an autistic teen to Chinese kungfu hero (Wong Fei Hung). The cherry on top? He has previously worked with “Mulan” lead actress Liu Yifei in “Chinese Paladin”, so we know the chemistry will be there.

As you can see, there are plenty in the acting pool to bring Li Shang to life. Who else do y’all think is worthy to play the beloved character?

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(UPDATE) #Malaysia: New Petrol Prices May Be Announced On A Daily Basis

The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism is currently working on a better method to announce the petrol price mechanism.

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin stated that the ministry is in talks with the Ministry of Finance and petrol kiosk operators to come up with a win-win implementation that will benefit both parties.

“The declining price of oil in recent weeks have put them (petrol kiosk operators) under pressure. I have been talking with Second Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani and the operators. God willing, by next week, we will have something for everyone. We will ensure that the method will help the people and at the same time shows that the industry can be liberalised,” said Hamzah Zainuddin.

Although he did not go into detail on how the mechanics would come about, he shared that “maybe in future, we can do it (petrol price fixing) on a daily basis”. This comes after many petrol station operators have complained about the recent drop in petrol prices.

Since 29th March, new petrol and diesel prices are announced every Wednesdays and take effect after midnight.

Bad news peeps! Starting tomorrow (Thursday, 6th June), petrol (RON95 and RON97) and diesel prices will go up by 4 sen and 7 sen respectively.

RON95 will be priced at RM1.93 per litre (up from RM1.89) and RON97 at RM2.19 per litre (up from RM2.15), while price for diesel has also been adjusted to RM1.91 per litre (up from RM1.84).

Sources: Bernama, Paul Tan, The Star / Featured image: MalaysiaKini.


#Twitter: Now, You Or Anyone Can Request For A Verified (Blue Tick) Account

Upping their game for the umpteenth time this year, Twitter has once again announced a major change that will regain its users’ interest and perhaps encourage more activity on the microblogging platform.

Since its implementation in 2009, verified accounts (blue tick or blue checkmark) on Twitter are limited to accounts maintained by public figures and organisations in music, TV, film, fashion, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, and business, just to name a few. To date, Twitter has close to 187,000 verified accounts. Amongst the first Twitter accounts to be verified are such as @CDCgov (first ever), @NASAArmstrong, @KimKardashian, @Oprah, and @TonyHawk.

In 2012, the Twitter verification was still limited to only certain type of accounts:

Verification is not currently open to the general public. Learn more about the types of accounts that are eligible: http://t.co/gWFQdG2c

— Twitter Verified (@verified) August 7, 2012

Well, not for any longer because Twitter has just rolled out an online application process for users to receive verified status.

Upon the announcement, Twitter’s vice president of User Services Tina Bhatnagar revealed, “We want to make it even easier for people to find creators and influencers on Twitter so it makes sense for us to let people apply for verification. We hope opening up this application process results in more people finding great, high-quality accounts to follow, and for these creators and influencers to connect with a broader audience.”

The application process will start rolling out today and be available globally this week, but the process of getting a verified account is no piece of cake. According to their support page, Twitter favours people who have their account set on public, as well as people who use a name that reflects the real or stage name of the person. If the account is a corporation or company account, the name needs to reflect the real name of the corporation or company.

On top of that, the profile and/or header photo has to accurately reflect the person, the corporation’s branding, or the company’s branding, and Twitter may request that you scan and upload a legible copy of your government-issued ID (such as a passport or driver’s license) to confirm your identity. It is also extremely important to note that verification isn’t guaranteed because Twitter may or may not continue to grant the blue tick to only public figures, influencers, or industry users.

That having said, the good thing is that if your request is denied, you can opt to submit another request for the same account 30 days after receiving the e-mail from Twitter.

To start you off, go here to apply for a blue tick verified Twitter account. Good luck!

Sources: Twitter, PR Newswire / Featured image: Metro.

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(UPDATE) #UltraBali: Ultra Music Festival Is Going To Bali This 2015

In just over two weeks, dance festival titans Ultra Music Festival is kicking off the 17th edition of its flagship festival in Miami: three amazing days stacked with a who’s who of the international dance world.

But, there’s some fantastic news for those of us in the southern hemisphere. This year, Ultra Worldwide will debut two brand new festivals in Asia, hitting Macau in June and Bali in September.

Ultra Bali is set to take over the island’s renowned Potato Head Beach Club and W Hotel in the gorgeous beach region of Seminyak on September 25th (Friday). Ticketing details and line-up information are set to come so stay tuned.

Check out the aftermovie for the first ever Ultra in Tokyo last year:

For more information, vist Ultra Music Festival on Facebook, Twitter and also it’s official website.

The moment that everyone’s been waiting for is finally here!

As we’ve previously reported, mega dance music festival Ultra is making its way to Bali for the very first time this year. Fresh off Ultra Korea, the team behind #UMF has released the official dates and ticketing prices for Ultra Bali.

Slated to happen on September 24th (Thursday) and September 25th (Friday), ticketing details for both days are as follows:

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on June 22nd (Monday), so be sure to grab them before they sell out.

As of now, no word on the lineup has been released so stay tuned as we will continue to update this post as and when we gain further details. More on information on Ultra Bali, visit the official website.

*Pricing in RM is subjected to change as based on conversion rates.

Did you get your tickets to UMF Bali? If you didn’t, then we are truly sorry to announce this but the tickets are officially sold out! As announced on its Facebook page, ALL tickets to UMF Bali are now sold out. Honestly, we’re really not surprised that they sold like hot cakes.

The lineup for Ultra Bali has yet to be announced so stay tuned as we will continue to update this post as and when we gain further details. For more on information on Ultra Bali, visit the official website.

About two weeks ago, Skrillex revealed that he will be making his official debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia via a post on his Instagram account. That very same post includes the dates of his Asia|India tour – in which he also revealed that he will be playing for Ultra Bali on September 25th.

That being said, the moment that everyone has been waiting for is finally here! The first phase lineup for Ultra Bali has been announced and it features some of the hottest names in the dance music scene. These names are Skrillex, Alesso, Fedde Le Grand, A-Track, Zeds Dead, Mija and Vicetone.

The second lineup is said to be released in the next coming weeks so stay tuned as we will continue to update this post as news roll in. Till then, more on information on Ultra Bali, can be found here.

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The “Spider-Man” Reboot

Enter the world of a tangled web come July 2012 when Peter Parker returns with a whole new mission.

“The Amazing Spider-Man”, based on all-popular Marvel Comics character, is spun around the story of Peter Parker (played by Andrew Garfield) discovering his past. It all starts with finding a clue that might lead him to understanding why his parents disappeared when he was young – which bodes well for him.

As a teenage social outcast, Peter Parker spends most of his time trying to unravel the mystery of his own past anyway. While juggling the efforts to win the heart of his high school crush, Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone).

But back to the clue; the finding sits in a mysterious briefcase belonging to his father, whom he has always assumed abandoned him as a child. The clue sets him in a path to a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors (played by Rhys Ifans), his father’s former partner, and Connors’ villainous alter-ego, “The Lizard”:

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Peter Parker is only a high school teenager but the discovery of his father’s secret will ultimately shape his destiny to becoming “Spider-Man”. Peter will have to make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

Is anyone else as excited as we are to watch the epic reboot of “Spider-Man”? The movie will be released nationwide via Sony Pictures Malaysia on the 5th of July.

Meanwhile, hit up the movie’s official website for more information!


Hype’s Must Watch: Southpaw

“Creed“, the “Rocky” spin-off movie won’t be the only boxing drama that will hit the cinemas this year.

Best known for his roles in 2001’s “Donnie Darko” and last year’s “Nightcrawler“, Jake Gyllenhaal will play a championship boxer who must fight his way back to the top in Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming boxing drama, “Southpaw”.

Gyllenhaal earned high praises from critics and fans for his dedication to lose more than 20 pounds for his psychotic role as freelance crime reporter Lou Bloom in “Nightcrawler”. And now, he is set to win our hearts once again through his role as Billy “The Great” Hope, a troubled and fallen boxing champ who must win back his crown and his daughter after a personal tragedy strikes.

From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and screenwriters Kurt Sutter (“Sons of Anarchy ) and Richard Wenk (THE MECHANIC), SOUTHPAW tells the riveting story of Billy “The Great” Hope, reigning Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World (Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal). Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife (Rachel McAdams), an adorable daughter (Oona Laurence) and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym: Tick Willis (Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker), a retired fighter and trainer to the city’s toughest amateur boxers. With his future riding on Tick’s guidance and tenacity, Billy enters the hardest battle of his life as he struggles with redemption and to win back the trust of those he loves.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua (of “Training Day” fame), “Southpaw” features a star-studded cast including Forest Whitaker, 50 Cent, Rachel McAdams, Clare Foley, Miguel Gomez, Victor Ortiz, and Naomie Harris. Rita Ora, who starred in this year’s “Fifty Shades of Grey”, will also star in this movie.

Rap superstar Eminem is providing soundtracks for the film, with the 3rd and latest trailer featuring “Kings Never Die”, a song he wrote featuring the vocals of Grammy-winning artiste Gwen Stefani.

“Southpaw” is slated for release on 6th August 2015 in Malaysia.

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

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Hype’s Now Playing: The Weeknd – The Hills

Canadian R&B singer-songwriter, Abel Tesfaya, more commonly known as The Weeknd is probably best known for his single “Earned It”. The track of “The Fifty Shades of Grey” soundtrack sure was as sexy as the video which accompanied it. In case you’ve not seen it, check it out below:

Now, back with more music, The Weeknd has released a suitably dark and mysterious video for a new song titled “The Hills”, which was previously performed by him at both SXSW and Coachella.

Directed by Grant Singer,  the video sees the singer getting into a car crash at an empty suburban street and instead of calling for help, he decides to wonder off.

He’s seen ending up at a creepy old mansion where he meets some very mysterious women. Though much darker than his previous release “Earned It”, The Weeknd’s latest release “The Hills” holds similarities with “Earned It” in the sense that it’s incredibly sexy and is bound to just get anyone in the mood.

Check out the video for “The Hills” below:

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


#Cambodia: Tour Operator To Reduce Elephant Work Hours After Heatstroke Death

On Friday (22nd April), a female elephant named Sambo died by the roadside after carrying tourists in 40C heat around Cambodia’s famous Angkor Wat temple complex outside Siem Reap. Sambo, aged between 40 – 45 years old, had been working around 45 minutes, walking 2.1 kilometres carrying tourists, before she collapsed on her way to an enclosure.

Veterinarians concluded that the elephant’s death was caused by hot temperatures which led to stress, shock, high blood pressure, and a heart attack.

Sambo was buried on Friday night at the complex.

Photos were widely shared on social media, triggering an outpouring of grief and criticism. The elephant’s death prompted calls for Cambodia to reform the already controversial elephant ride industry and a petition was posted on change.org calling for the end of elephant riding.

“There is no such thing as cruelty-free elephant rides.”

After the news made international headlines, the Cambodian tour operator, Angkor Elephant Co.’s Oan Kiri, said that they have reduced work hours for elephants. Oan has 8 elephants still working and 5 others that are too old to carry tourists.

He added that the company was “regretful and felt pity” and would now let the 13 remaining elephants work fewer hours (2 1/2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the late afternoon) until temperatures drop.

Intense spells of hot and dry weather brought on by El Nino have been affecting most part of Southeast Asia and the Greater Mekong region has been experiencing temperatures as high as 40C (104 Fahrenheit). The heat has been unbearable for human beings, let alone animals.

Although handlers and tour operators have long argued that tourism provides much needed income and employment for people, animals rights groups have long complained that elephants are routinely overworked and brutally broken in during training. In fact, Thailand has seen multiple cases in recent months where the majestic creatures have killed their handlers or attacked tourists.

In February this year, 36-year-old Gareth Crowe, a British tourist on holiday with his family in Koh Samui, Thailand, was killed by an elephant in front of his teenage daughter. He was trekking on the elephant with his daughter and a local guide when it turned violent and trampled him before stabbing him in the chest with a tusk. The incident made the tour company, Island Safari, suspend all operations for 10 – 15 days to review their procedures.

As at time of writing, the change.org petition has garnered over 45,800 signatures.

Sources: change.org, The Telegraph, The Washington Post.

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#B2ST: Rumoured Comeback Date Denied ; #Dongwoon To Make Japanese Debut

It seems like B2uties (as fans of B2ST are lovingly known) will have to wait for a ‘lil while longer to see their beloved boys from B2ST.

While it was previously reported that B2ST would be having their comeback this coming July, Cube Entertainment has stepped up and denied the misinformation. However, they did reveal that the members of the boy group are currently working hard in preparations for their upcoming album.

A representative of Cube Entertainment stated:

It is true that they are quite far into preparations for their new album, aiming for July, but the exact date has not been confirmed yet.

While BEAST has consistently been working on a new album, the specifics of the comeback time frame have yet to be decided. In addition to their overseas activities, they are preparing new music. Yong Jun Hyung is currently producing new songs and the rest of the members are also actively participating in brainstorming various ideas (for the album). However, nothing has been confirmed for now.

It has almost been a year since the release of B2ST‘s last album, “Time”, which was dropped on 20th October 2014. Since then, the members have concentrated on their solo careers, with leader Doojoon acting in “Let’s Eat 2” and Hyunseung releasing a solo album titled “MY“.

In other news, maknae Dongwoon will be kick-starting his solo career by debuting his Japanese album titled “Kimishika”. He released a behind-the-scenes video of his title track “Think Strongly (Tsuyokuomou ツヨク想う)” and several teaser images in anticipation of the album.

“Kimishika” will be released on the first day of July 2015.


#AXN: “The Amazing Race Asia” Open Auditions Are Back In Sunway Pyramid This Weekend (4th – 5th June)!

So, do you have what it takes to be in “The Amazing Race Asia”?

Asia’s most popular adventure reality television show will be returning later this year and you might stand a chance to be a part of it because the series’ open auditions are back! “The Amazing Race Asia Season 5” walk-in auditions will take place in Sunway Pyramid on 4th and 5th June 2016 from 12pm to 6pm.

This time, AXN is looking for 10 feisty duos who are also social media enthusiasts to embark this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“We’re seeking dynamic teams who embody the AXN attitude that is smart, tenacious, determined and strong. A passion for social media is also a key requirement as contestants will be engaging with AXN’s viewers and sharing their heart-pumping experiences throughout the race,” said Virginia Lim, Vice President and Head of Content and Marketing in a statement.

She also added that this season’s race will be filled with drama, surprise, and intensity.

But don’t get too excited just yet, there are a few requirements for interested participants to follow before applying:

During the open auditions, participants can create their 3-minute long video on the spot and are required to bring along the necessary documents for registration. For each video submission, applicants will be able to receive a limited edition gift from AXN.

For those unable to make the casting in Sunway Pyramid, application can be done online via AXN’s website, www.AXN-Asia.com/TARA. Like the walk-in auditions, a 3-minute video must be submitted as well.

Did we mention that the winning team gets USD100,000 (approximately RM400,000) cash prize? Good luck ;)

For more information, visit AXN’s website and Facebook page.

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#CashMeOutside: Meet Danielle Bregoli, The Girl Behind The Meme, How Bow Dah?

You know we love getting down with finding out about the mysteries behind certain trends or memes. Such as the recent “Om Telolet Om” Indonesian phenomenon that seemingly came out of nowhere but took the interwebs by storm, confusing a throng of netizens in its trail.

We’ve seen the tweets, images, Bitmoji, Facebook posts, Facebook statuses, and Instagram captions, but we never really knew where they came from.

*Filling out a job application*“ How do you handle a difficult situation with a rude customer?" pic.twitter.com/8tqLgg9CUc

Lmao they really got a Bitmoji for this. #CashMeOutside pic.twitter.com/4BnHhZ1wyL

A post shared by youtiao666 (@youtiao666)

When I move you moveHowbow dah pic.twitter.com/3Cx1yA48QU

— Monkey D.eron Luffy (@CallMe_Kratos) January 24, 2017

Meet Danielle Peskowitz Bregoli, the mouthy 13-year-old who was solely responsible for making the “cash” phrase, “Cash me outside, how bow dah?” famous. The teen appeared on an “out-of-control teen” episode of “Dr. Phil”, an American daily talk show where clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Phillip C. McGraw deals with real issues.

On the episode, Danielle discussed her anger issues and “out-of-control behaviour” in the presence of her anxious mother, but openly insulted the audience by calling them “hoes” before challenging them to “Cash me outside, how bow dah?” because they were laughing at her.

Watch the moment in the video below, at the 3:20 mark:

Danielle’s mother, Barbara Ann, later explained that her daughter’s weird, almost gibberish-sounding accent was “street dialogue”, saying, “Catch her outside means she’ll go outside and do what she has to do.” Which means that Danielle was threatening to beat them all up outdoors, basically.

But instead of resulting in a good enough intervention to “fix” her behavioural/social problems, the episode propelled her to fame and turned her into an interwebs star. And that’s not to say that the “she thug wannabe” wasn’t already pretty famous-ish to begin with – she has over 800,000 followers on her Facebook page and 3.3 million followers on her Instagram. Did we also mention that she has been busy selling merchandise of her infamous line?

More recently, news about Danielle surfaced once again when she got into a squabble with a passenger a Spirit Airlines flight out of Los Angeles a couple of days ago. Danielle admitted to punching the female passenger who she claimed pushed her mother. As far as we know, Spirit Airlines has banned Danielle, her mom, and the other woman for life.

Sources: Dr. Phil, nymag.com, The Wrap, TMZ.


#11streetMY: Customer Receives Padlock Instead Of An Apple iPhone 6S

Last Friday (5th March), 11street Malaysia customer Alans Ng was greeted with a nasty surprise when an item that he ordered from the e-commerce company turned out to be something else.

According to his Facebook post, he had ordered an Apple iPhone 6S 16GB Gold from 11street’s “Shocking Deals” promo on 1st March. The purchase cost him RM2,789 (not including shipping charges), which is about 13% cheaper than the original RRP of RM3,199.

However, when the Apple iPhone 6S package arrived on 4th March, it contained a silver padlock instead of the “Shocking Deals” phone unit that he had paid good money for. Shocking, indeed.

It’s easy to conclude that the Skynet courier service that delivered his package probably had something to do with it. But according to Alans Ng, the Apple iPhone 6S’s packaging was still sealed when it arrived, with the plastic layer wrapped around the box.

He then contacted the seller, Ezi Buy Marketing Sdn Bhd, who traced the fraud back to the supplier. Hence, the only party who could’ve altered the product is the supplier because the supplier’s sticker was on the box, under the plastic layer.

“So why did the iPhone become a padlock? I have no idea, but for sure, this is not the seller’s attempt. Just think logically, they will lose everything and will gain nothing from this. There must be something wrong within the supply chain process, and that is subjected to police investigation,” Alans Ng said.

Alans Ng’s original Facebook post has since been shared over 2,400 times.

Yesterday (Sunday, 6th March), 11street Malaysia posted up an official statement with regards to Alans Ng’s Apple iPhone 6S predicament, confirming that they’ve received his complaint and that there was indeed a fraud. “We regret the inconvenience caused to Mr. Alans and sincerely apologise. Working with the seller, we have reached out to Mr. Alans within 24 hours and have arrived at a resolution to replace his iPhone 6s,” the statement said.

“11street takes fraud cases seriously, and as the package arrived sealed and untampered, the case is deemed a criminal offence for potential of stolen goods and we are working with the seller to file a police report for investigation. Mr Alans has kindly agreed to return the padlock as part of the investigation process,” 11street Malaysia added.

11street Malaysia also confirmed that Alans Ng will be picking up a replacement unit at the 11street Malaysia office today (Monday, 7th March).

Sources: Alans Ng’s Facebook post, 11street Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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Will B2ST’s Comeback/New Mini Album Be Huge?

Earlier in April, CUBE Entertainment confirmed that one of their star K-Pop idol groups will be doing something a little special come mid-year:

B2ST is set to make a comeback mid-May. Their comeback was initially planned for late April or early May but in order to raise the quality of the album, there has been a slight delay. They are experimenting with various things for their recording and visual concept. You will see a never-before-seen side of B2ST.

Unfortunately, it remained delayed due to the Sewol ferry accident. Until just a few days ago! The boys released a teaser comeback image and confirmed that their comeback is indeed happening. In fact, they’re looking to comeback with a new mini album packed with seven tracks on 16th June!

After which, B2ST member Yoseob extended a personalised message to their fans via their first comeback teaser video:

Hello! This is Yoseob. Pretty soon, B2ST will be making a comeback and it touches my heart when I think about how much the fans have been waiting. We’ve prepared a lot of new content for you so please give a lot of love towards the new song and B2ST’s comeback. Thank you!

Followed by a second comeback teaser video, where Dongwoon and Yoseob are seen discussing the significance of three-leaf clovers and four-leaf clovers.

And finally, just yesterday, B2ST’s comeback mini album’s track list was revealed. With a title track named, “Good Luck”, it’s no wonder why Dongwoon and Yoseob were discussing significance of the three-leaf and four-leaf clovers! Sneaky, guys, very sneaky. Also, it’s nice to see Junhyung playing a big role on the music production end as he’s credited in most of the songs. Boy has got skillz!

B2UTIES, are you guys excited or what? Mark your calendars, 16th June!

It’s here, it’s here! B2ST has finally released their official music video for their title track, “Good Luck”. Just you try to not swoon:

For more information, visit their Facebook page.


Industry Experts Share The Difference Between YG & JYP Trainees’ Attitudes

Vocal trainer Sol Lee has been teaching aspiring stars at companies including YG Entertainment for over a decade. At the same time, Gina Maeng has been trained in the K-pop industry for 12 years, including JYP Entertainment as well.

Recently, the former JYP trainee uploaded her latest vlog on her YouTube channel, “Gina Everywhere”, where she and Sol Lee discussed on how the trainees from the two big entertainment agencies have completely different attitudes.

Both ladies say that there are clear differences between aspiring stars under these two agencies. The difference has nothing to do with their skills, but according to Gina, “They have different attitudes towards music and training.”

Relating to her own experience, Gina says that the former JYP Entertainment CEO, Park Jin Young “really likes things ‘standard’.” Sol Lee agreed, saying that the trainees under the aforesaid company have a typical “textbook” trainee vibe.

Gina went on to explain that JYP also likes trainees to “put their life on the line and give their everything”. “(At JYP Entertainment) You have to be hungry. You have to want it so bad,” the famous former trainee-turned-YouTuber was quoted as saying.

She then pointed out that “no one had it as rough as Rain did when he was a trainee.” For those in the dark, the global superstar trained under JYP back in 2000. Since he went through a tough time during his trainee days, Gina admitted that trainees after him were at a disadvantage because they were in no position to complain in comparison to Rain.

Her lengthy explanation made a lot of sense to Sol Lee, who said she received similar diligence impression from a former JYP Entertainment trainee whom she taught once. Even when Sol Lee told the trainee she didn’t have to work so hard, the trainee would cry because she wasn’t doing “her best”.

Gina also shared a similar memory during her trainee days at JYP Entertainment. She revealed that a JYP staff once found her crying in the dance practice studio because she was mad at herself for making a mistake. The founder smiled at her, she recalled, and told her, “You remind me of myself; it’s like you’re my little sister.”

The younger sister to Korean actor Kim Bum said in the clip, “That desperation and passion I carried with me, even after I had left JYP Entertainment, it was always who I was. It was something JYP Entertainment taught me.”

While the duo didn’t talk much about YG Entertainment, it’s safe to assume that the trainees there take a far less intense approach and aren’t so hard on themselves. Sol Lee shared that as a vocal trainer for the company, she has a less strict approach to teaching. She stated, “I know they’re criticised by everyone in the company. So I wanted to be that encouraging person.”

Gina also recalled Sol Lee taking the same approach when she trained her at CJ E&M. Additionally, Gina had another vocal trainer who taught at YG Entertainment too. According to her, he took a similar approach with trainees and focused on giving them compliments for their effort rather than putting pressure on them to be perfect.

All in all, both Gina and Sol Lee shared the same opinion that all agencies have their own vibe, especially the Big 3 companies. Gina also clarified that this is what makes the agencies fit different stars, with each trainee blending in well at the company that suits their personal working style.

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Hype’s Birthday Shoutout to Malaysian Singer-Songwriter Yuna!

Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna celebrates her birthday today. The 26th year old beauty with a captivating voice is known for her blend of contemporary pop, acoustic folk and soulful R&B sounds. She’s been compared to the likes of Adele, Norah Jones and Feist and recorded her debut self titled album in 2012 which was produced by Pharrell Williams.

Her second album Nocturnal which features hit single Rescue has eleven original tracks which shows a more matured side and sound of Yuna.

Check out the official video for Rescue here:


Malaysia’s “A House of Happiness” Wins Best Cantonese Film In Canada

“A House of Happiness” (一家親親過好年) which is the 1st full-length feature of local Chinese-language radio station 988, has bagged its 1st award in Canada.

The family drama is named Best Cantonese Film at the Maple Leaf Awards under the 6th Vancouver Chinese Film Festival in Canada, which was conducted at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby, British Columbia on 21st July.

The movie is one of the four Malaysian films at the competition alongside “Haunted Hotel” (2017), “Show Me Your Love” (2016), and “The Dream Boyz” (2015), and was the only local film to bring home an award at the festival.

“Now, we have to bring the film to more film festivals. We want to travel to more countries to share with more people. We hope to make more films with 988 in future,” Producer Aron Koh told The Star.

Helmed by debutant director JY Teng, the movie stars Hong Kong veteran Richard Ng and Ipoh-born Mimi Chu as the main leads while Louisa Chong, Steve Yap, Lim Ching Miau, Thian Siew Kim, and Ong Tee Chuan are in the supporting roles.


Dreaming Of The Swiss Alps – But Which One?

The Swiss Alps is one of the most picturesque destinations in the entire world. To be able to bask in the beauty of snow-capped mountains, refreshingly cold weather and crystal white snow is a dream for any wanderlust traveller, especially now more than ever during these difficult times.

Until this pandemic is under control, let’s take the opportunity to dream and plan for when it’s time to escape Malaysia’s sweltering heat and head to the Swiss Alps! But which mountain should we first head to?

Even for seasoned travellers to Switzerland, it can be hard to pick which peak to visit as each have their own appeals and attractions as well as levels of difficulties in reaching. Some might be more suited for hiking or an overnight trip while others is best admired from afar.

The Alpine region is so vast and gigantic that planning a trip there is definitely a challenge. But fret not, we have broken down pros and cons of the best mountains in Switzerland for you to weigh in based on your individual interest and itineraries.

Jungfrau is known as the “Top of Europe” because it is home to the highest train station in the whole of Europe, situated just 700m below the mountain’s peak itself. It is one of the highest points in the Swiss Alps. Thus, travellers can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the entire region that’s joyously home to vast meadows, lush green landscapes, picture-perfect towns, hamlets and glaciers.

Given the headache you might encounter just trying to reach the Top of Europe due to queues, advance ticketing books and so on, why not allow Sedunia Travel to take care of that for you?

Titlis is special for featuring the world’s first ever revolving cable car. This destination is all about mountain adventures when visiting the TITLIS Adventure Park. The summit is located above the snow line, so it’s always cold and snowy in this area. No matter when you decide to visit this location, there will be permanent snow covered mountains and freezing temperatures.

For a hassle-free holiday, consider taking up this 5D4N Best of Switzerland package that gives you the option to visit Mt Titlis.

While nearly every mountain in the Swiss Alps is known for snow and winter activities, the Rigi is also popular for its unique boat rides. Located near Lake Lucerne, the Rigi offers boat rides to nearby places like Weggis or Vitznau. This boating experience is made even more special due to the old-fashioned steamers being used, which is undoubtedly different from most of the other experiences available in the Swiss Alps.

This 7D6N Swiss Magical Moments package lets you experience a horse-drawn carriage on Mount Rigi – an experience with a view like no other!

Did you know that the Toblerone chocolate’s logo is said to be designed after the shape of the Matterhorn? While the mountain’s shape is quite appealing, it’s not an easy climb for many. But those who dare climb it will be rewarded with picturesque views of the Swiss Alps. On a clear day, you can even spot the highest mountain range in Europe, Mount Blanc. This mountain, however, is perhaps best appreciated from afar, from where you can take this iconic Toblerone shot!

Get a glimpse of the iconic peak with the 5D4N Famous Mountain Peaks package that includes a non-guided Gornergrat excursion for the best views of Matterhorn!

Glacier 3000 is a skiing and hiking resort that will awaken you in the most invigorating way. Standing on this massive mountain range that towers over the entire world will make you realise how great Mother Earth is. This will also remind you that there’s truly so much to see and do when in the Swiss Alps!

Given that bookings are limited, engaging the services of Sedunia Travel might be the way to go for ensure you don’t miss out on this experience!

Mount Pilatus is situated in Lucerne, Central Switzerland and has a wide array of over 2,000 holiday activities, that not only includes just skiing or hiking, but also gives you the chance to enjoy the Swiss city life. From mouth-watering Sunday brunches with a stunning backdrop to hikes on Mount Pilatus, this destination has it all.

Enjoy a ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world with this 8D7N Highlights of Switzerland package.

This mountain is also located near Lucerne and it is extremely scenic with abundant natural beauty all around. Travelling to Mt. Stanserhorn is also excitingly unique as its CabriO cable car is the first in the world to boast a roofless upper deck, bringing you intimately closer to the Swiss landscape and fresh air.

Of course, you can always speak to Sedunia Travel for assistance in sorting out the arrangements for your visit to Mount Stanserhorn.

Placed beautifully in the centre of Italy and Switzerland, the Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in Switzerland with an elevation of an astonishing 4,634 meters. Monte Rosa is also the highest mountain in the entire Western Europe region and second in height only to Mont Blanc – giving it even more reason to be a must-visit destination!

Due to the tricky logistic arrangements, why not consult with an experienced travel agency such as Sedunia Travel so that you can one day sleep under the stars on the Swiss Alps!

Wow, the Swiss Alps are really something – to say the least! These mountains are true wonders of nature making them a bucket list destination for any traveller. We can list down each winning feature of each mountain but ultimately, it is you the reader who should decide which mountain is your favourite when you travel to Switzerland to experience the Alps yourself.

So while you are scratching your head over which Alps to visit, why not let Sedunia Travel take care of the travel arrangements?

Sedunia Travel, in partnership with Swiss Tourism, is ready to assist you with your plans to Switzerland with customisable packages, on-ground arrangements, muslim-friendly options and flexible bookings. They can assist with ticket bookings and ensure the right booking times so that you need not spend half your holiday waiting in queues. You can even consult their experienced travel agents on which mountains work best for you, which mode of transport, when to go and what to do.

Get in touch with Sedunia Travel for an exceptionally easy and convenient visit to the Swiss Alps that you so rightfully deserve. If there is anything this year has taught us, it is to grab every opportunity to travel while we can!

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