Hype’s Exclusive: Bastille Brings Laughter Lines To Kuala Lumpur

English rock band Bastille was formed back in 2010 in London and started off as a solo project by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, who later decided on forming a band. The four-piece band, comprises of Christ “Woody” Wood, William Farquarson, and Kyle Simmons. Bastille signed with Virgin Records in December 2010 and their debut single “Overjoyed” was released in April 2012.

The band’s first studio album, “Bad Blood” was released in March 2013 and debuted atop the UK Album Charts. Following the success of “Bad Blood”, Bastille has won the British Breakthrough Act at Brit Awards 2014 as well as received several nominations including a Grammy Award for Best New Artiste at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Having gained a huge following across the globe, Bastille recently made their way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as part of their “Bad Blood” Asia Tour.

Bastille performed at KL Live on January 3rd (Saturday) and gave fans a rockin’ start to 2015. As it was Bastille’s first time here in Kuala Lumpur, we sat down with the English lads for a quick chat to find out if they were as excited to be here as we were.

Dan: I was called lazy for calling it KL. Someone was like “Oh you lazy foreigner!” I thought everyone else called it KL till someone scolded me, I felt bad.

Haha awwh! Everyone calls it KL so don’t feel bad. Anyway, where do you get your musical inspiration from?

Dan: I think a lot of the songs just come from things that are generally interesting. From films to books to TV shows to the stuff that we’ve learnt in school. Particularly with the first album, I was keen of putting the emphasis away from me and us as people as there are more interesting things in the world. But that’s just for me personally.

As we are now just moving into a new year, what would you say is the highlight of 2014?

Woody: I’m going to say getting married. I’ll probably get shot if I don’t (laughs).

Bastille: Oh Woody’s wedding was definitely a highlight for all of us.

Will: We all played at Woody’s wedding and his friends are obviously musicians and so loads of them got together and played different songs and it was amazing. Then we went up and we were like “We are not as good as his friends who turned up.” Our performance was by far the worst of the night.

Kyle: It was embarrassing. We were doing covers, we weren’t at his wedding doing Bastille songs.

Dan: I think we should give a shoutout to Chrissy because she often reads Malaysian media.

Kyle: Anyway, it’s been such a ridiculous year for us. So much has happened.

Dan: In the US, we started this year playing Saturday Night Live and we ended it getting nominated for a Grammy, the Brit Awards, playing festivals across the world, it’s all been so crazy and so amazing.

It sounds like you guys have had a fantastic year. One last question, what is the one song that you can never get out of your head, even if you tried?

Woody: I can’t think of it. Hmmm. Oh I know! George Michael’s “Careless Whisper”.

Dan: I’ve had Taylor Swift’s “Trouble” stuck in my head a couple of times (laughs).

Kyle: I don’t know. What have I heard recently? I don’t know, it’s weird because our lives exists around music and there’s so much of it in there so I don’t think there’s one in particular. Like each morning, I’ll wake up and there will be a song in my head. The other day it was Gabrielle’s “Rise” and the next day it’s another track, so I can’t just pick one.

Will: “Left Hand Free” by Alt-J. Actually, if you work in the studio and you’re working on a chorus bit, it plays in your head over and over again (laughs).

Bastille: Thank you so much! It was lovely meeting you.

We’d like to thank our friends from Universal Music for making this interview happen.

For more on Bastille, hit up these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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#DCEU: What Anna Kendrick & Joe Manganiello Could Look Like As Robin & Deathstroke

Anna Kendrick for Batman’s trusty sidekick Robin? Why not!

In a recent interview with MTV alongside her “The Accountant” co-star Ben Affleck (also known as Batman), Kendrick jokingly dressed up as the famed boy wonder and tried to convinced Affleck to cast her in his upcoming superhero movie, “The Batman”, to which the actor replied, “I’m not even sure if we’re gonna have a Robin so, tough luck!”

Soon after the interview was released, Deathstroke actor Joe Manganiello took to Instagram to show his support for Kendrick being Robin.

The post shows Manganiello and Kendrick posing side by side and in his caption, he wrote, “#Deathstroke and #Robin”.

Much to fans’ delight, BossLogic used the actor’s latest social media post to bring Kendrick’s version of Robin into life. And we have to say, the “Trolls” actress looks badass af.

Fans are suggesting that maybe the 31-year-old actress could take up the role of Stephanie Brown (aka The Spoiler), who served as Robin and Batgirl for a some time, or Barbara Gordon. If she joins the DCEU, of course.

Best known for her role as Beca Mitchell in the “Pitch Perfect” series, Anna Kendrick is currently starring in “The Accountant” and DreamWorks’ “Trolls”. She previously tweeted about playing Marvel’s Squirrel Girl, which also gained a lot of support from fans.

Sources: Screen Rant (1), (2), comicbook.


New Record! Jay Chou’s “Carnival” World Tour Concert Drew 45K Attendees!

15th January was a memorable day for all Jay Chou (周杰倫) fans. After all, that was the day the Taiwanese singer-songwriter outdid himself when he performed his “Carnival” World Tour Concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

Jay Chou’s long-awaited performance drew in quite the crowd. This included local celebs like fashion designer Jimmy Choo (周仰杰) and badminton legend Lee Chong Wei (李宗伟). For that crowd of 45,000, the concert was worth it. After all, not only did Jay Chou deliver on his promised songs, he performed some impromptu!

Despite its incredible success, Jay Chou’s concert initially caused controversy. As it turned out, Jay Chou’s much-anticipated concert clashed with the ASEAN Football Federation Cup (AFF). As such, football fans were displeased to discover Jay Chou’s concert had taken up space in the stadium. It came to a point where Jay Chou offered to postpone his concert. But, luckily for his fans, he didn’t have to.

Some would think that the incident would have marred fans’ concert experience. But, it actually made Jay Chou’s performance all the more precious. In fact, the crowd of 45,000 set a record that night as the highest number of spectators for a Chinese concert! The singer was greeted with great enthusiasm when he started and that energy continued all the way to the end of the concert.

Jay Chou himself had promised fans on his socials that he would be singing more songs. “Because everyone wants to hear (me) sing more and (I) know (this), I specially arranged a lot of songs,” he wrote. “When it’s time for an encore, remember to yell encore otherwise I won’t come out.”

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The singer definitely delivered on his promise! Fans were delighted to enjoy his newer tunes and got to sing along to his older ones as well. Songs such as “Maple Leaf (楓)”, “Romantic Cellphone (浪漫手機)” and “Back to the Past (回到過去)” definitely made fans reminisce. Fans also took the opportunity to sing “Happy Birthday” to Jay Chou as the singer’s birthday is on 18th January. The thoughtful gesture touched Jay Chou as he listened to his fans wishing him.

Jay Chou’s visit to Malaysia was a delight to fans, but as it turned out, it was also an opportunity to Jay Chou and Jimmy Choo to meet! Jimmy reportedly dropped by Jay Chou’s fashion label, PHANTACi in KL prior to the concert.

The duo had a nice chat about fashion and Jay Chou’s reality show “J-Style Trip (周遊記)”. In fact, Jay Chou even hinted at inviting Jimmy as a guest on his show to showcase his shoes! “I hope that after attending my concert, I can inspire Jimmy, and (I) look forward to future cooperation (with him),” Jay Chou later said.

Jay Chou’s concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium was definitely a worthwhile one. We sincerely hope the singer enjoyed himself as much as we did too! Unfortunately, we aren’t sure when Jay Chou will return to Malaysia, but we do hope it’ll be soon!

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#BelvedereSpectre007: Prizes Worth Over RM25,000 To Leave You “Shaken, Not Stirred”

Famous for his discernment in all things, James Bond is at his most assured when ordering and appreciating drinks.

So insistent was Bond that his Belvedere vodka martini was to be “shaken, not stirred”, that the phrase itself entered the lexicon, and in 2005 was selected as one of the 100 most famous lines in film.

Since then, the Belvedere vodka martini has been a continual reassuring presence in the Bond film series, but it shot to the forefront once again with Daniel Craig in “Casino Royale”.

Should a martini be shaking or should it be stirred? Bond himelf has argued that a vodka martini that isn’t shaken is no martini at all. This is because there’s an energy and aeration in the shaken drink that provides a cleaner, colder taste.

And as you enjoy a glass of Belvedere 007 Martini or Belvedere Double O at participating #BelvedereSpectre007 outlets in the coming weeks, you could also stand a chance at winning exclusive Sony prizes worth over RM25,000.

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Each martini/cocktail ordered comes with a lucky draw card, on which you fill in your details. Your card will need to be clipped with your purchase receipt because any lucky draw cards without proof of purchase will be disqualified.

Participation for the lucky draw ends on 31st December 2015 and winners will be announced after the promotional period aka from January 2016 onwards.

Are you feeling lucky? Contest duration is from 1st October – 31st December 2015. You have more than enough time ;)

We’ll leave you now with the official trailer for “Spectre”. Enjoy:

*Price of martini/cocktail may vary from one outlet to another.


Astro Launches New Channels + Packages

Astro Malaysia has launched 11 new channels – including Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil – and also five new packages for this year as it gives the viewers more choices.

Astro said that  the new channels include the Bahasa Malaysia channel Astro Maya while the Chinese channels are Hua Hee Dai and Quan Jia. The Tamil channels are Vijay, Raj, Jaya TV, Kalaignar. It also launched two sports channels – Supersports HD, Supersports 4, and lifestyle’ lifetime channel.

All at the same time, Astro also increased the content for its Astro-On-Demand. Astro, which has over 170 channels and 3.58 million customers, said the new channels and packages are to give viewers greater choice of channels.

It dropped the entry level pricing for the Chinese package to RM37.45 per month for 39 channels plus 20 radio channels.


Vanessa Hudgens’ New Music Video Pays Homage To “High School Musical”

American singer-actress Vanessa Hudgens and Los Angeles DJ duo Phantoms have gotten together to release “Lay With Me”, and the music video is a huge throwback to the movie that launched Hudgens career.

The 29-year-old songstress pays a tribute to Disney Channel’s “High School Musical” series (the 1st movie in particular) by bringing back her beloved character Gabriella Montez. She told her fans on Twitter, “This one is for all of you who’s followed me all those years. Love you guys.”

The music video is a recreation of Gabriela’s “Breaking Free” performance, only this time, Zac Efron’s Troy Bolton is not with her, and the song is about sex.

The video starts with a nervous Vanessa singing in front of an audience in an auditorium, just like the scene in “High School Musical” when she and Zac sing “Breaking Free”. She even sports the same red hair bow, long black hair, and white lab coat that Gabriella had.

After getting more and more comfortable on stage, she then takes off her coat to reveal a gold slip dress, and at the end of the video, changes into a black lace lingerie jumpsuit, and appears in a bob hairstyle, similar to her look in “High School Musical 2”.

So what do you all think about the video? Do you feel old?

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#Fuel: RON95 & RON97 Prices Increase, Diesel Price Decrease

As of today (Thursday, 6th April), the fuel prices for RON95 and RON97 have went up slightly, while diesel price went down.

As such, the new retail price for RON95 and RON97 is at RM2.16 per litre (up by 3 sen) and RM2.43 per litre (up by 2 sen) respectively. On the other hand, the price for diesel went down by 3 sen to RM2.08 per litre. The latest prices will be revised on 13th April (next Thursday).

Last month, Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin announced that the ceiling price for fuel will be announced weekly instead of the previous monthly scheme.


#Tapir: Local Endangered Species Invasion Happening At Publika Till 8th May

There’s a tapir invasion in town and it’s happening at Publika, Solaris Dutamas!

In celebration of “World Tapir Day” on 27th April, the Malayan Tapir Awareness Campaign by ArtSemble is featuring an art exhibition of 3,000 Malayan tapir clay figurines made by school children across the country. There will also be a tapir figurine clay-making, face painting, and children storytelling session.

The objective of this exhibition is to raise awareness (especially amongst the younger generation) that our local tapirs are in danger of extinction. Despite being a protected animal species, the number of tapirs have been decreasing over the years and according to the Department of Wildlife and Natural Parks (Perhilitan), there are only approximately 1100 Malayan tapirs left today.

As aforementioned, multiple governmental and non-governmental organisations have started a number of conservation projects to save the tapir. However, the tapirs continue to be threatened by deforestation and are also victims of road kill. Hopefully, this awareness campaign will encourage you to support these black-and-white pattern animals that are close to extinction.

Shoppers at Publika can also look forward to a tapir-related merchandise bazaar selling postcards, books, key chains, and T-shirts. All proceeds from the sales will go to the Malaysian Nature Society’s efforts in educating the public on Malayan tapir.

The details to “Malayan Tapir Awareness Campaign” exhibition are as follows:

For more updates, hit up Publika’s Facebook page and ArtSemble’s Facebook page.


Young Man Caught Masturbating Behind Woman In Solaris Dutamas On CCTV

Be aware of your surroundings no matter where you’re at, peeps.

Last week, a man masturbated behind a woman at a bookstore in a Solaris Dutamas mall. According to Sinchew, the unpleasant event happened at 2:45pm on 16th July.

The suspect, who wasn’t aware that his actions were caught on CCTV, is described as a young man with fair skin. In the brief security footage, the 40-year-old victim is seen sitting at the children’s section while the suspect walks over to her. He then masturbates behind her and ejaculates on her back before walking away.

The victim’s lawyer husband said that semen was found on her shirt. “She panicked and cried. She never thought that something like could happen at the children’s section in a book shop!” he told the Chinese daily.

He added that he reported the case to the mall’s security team after obtaining the CCTV footage. However, they failed to find the suspect.

He also warns all women to be aware of their surroundings. “I have a daughter myself. I hope something like this will not happen to her, or on anyone’s daughter. This happened to my wife and as a husband, I feel very angry and upset.”

We’d like to remind our readers to be wary of their surroundings at all times. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from those around you.

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Emma Stone Looks Completely Different In Disney’s New “Cruella” Trailer

The first teaser trailer of Disney’s live-action prequel “Cruella” is finally out. The movie will be released theatrically on 28th May this year.

“Cruella” takes place in London during the late 1970s and stars Hollywood’s beloved “La La Land” actress Emma Stone as the infamous villain herself. The movie essentially follows the character’s progression as a young grifter named Estella who then becomes a fashionable and wicked villain. Estella is described as a smart and innovative girl “determined to make a name for herself with her designs”.

As for the synopsis of “Cruella”, it follows Estella arriving in London to make a name for herself as a designer. She eventually befriends two young thieves, Jasper Badun (played by Joel Fry) and Horace Badun (played by Paul Walter Hauser) who appreciate her desire for mischief. Together, they manage to create a life for themselves on the streets of London.

However, Estella’s skill for fashion attracts the attention of a fashion icon, Baroness von Hellman (played by Emma Thompson), who is described as someone “who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute”. Both then build a relationship that will initiate a series of events and revelations with Estella finally embracing her villainous side. She then becomes “the raucous, fashionable, and revenge-bent Cruella”.

So as mentioned, Emma Thompson will be playing Baroness von Hellman, with Joel Fry and Paul Walter Hauser playing the Badun duo. Other cast members include Emily Beecham, Mark Strong, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and also Jamie Demetriou with Craig Gillespie who directed the film.

Ever since the teaser got released on social media, internet reactions towards Stone’s portrayal as Cruella were wild, with most comparing the actress to another particular character, the Joker. One of social media’s most buzzworthy fictional characters, netizens couldn’t help but compare the two together.

It began trending on Twitter with the keyword, “Disney’s Joker” just shortly after the release of the trailer.

A lot of people on Twitter have been making jokes and comments about Cruella’s transition to the Joker.

Some even compared Stone’s portrayal as Cruella to Harley Quinn.

Well, not necessarily everyone is thrilled with it.

“Cruella” was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the film being in the works for at least two years now. But fortunately, it’s finally coming soon to theatres on 28th May this year.

There is still the question of whether or not “Cruella” will make its way to Disney+.


Hype’s Exclusive: Martin Garrix Brings His A-Game For His First Feature Show In KL

EDM wonder boy Martin Garrix is by far the cutest of the lot!

No stranger to Malaysia, Martin Garrix made his way back to our shores over the weekend for his first ever feature show here in Kuala Lumpur. The event, which took place at KL Live on 17th May (Sunday), was brought to dance music lovers by Zouk Club KL and it was rather evident that the 19-year-old superstar DJ/producer needed no introduction whatsoever as fans were ready to party on a Sunday night!

Supported by local heroes BATE, HypeEmBeats, Xu, and Goldfish + Blink, Martin (who turned 19 just a few days ago) took over KL Live and gave deprived music fans one heck of a night. Of course, we managed to catch up with Martin before party started ;)

Hey Martin. Happy belated birthday! How’s it going? Are you excited to be back here?

Thank you! It’s great, I’m excited to be back here. It’s going to be a lot of fun. The last show here got cancelled, I was supposed to play at Future Music Festival Asia but it got cancelled and I was so sad.

Yeah, I was with R3hab but that was the day before. I was supposed to play a full set the next day and it got cancelled when I was on the way there. I was so sad but it’s okay, because I’m here now!

It’s okay! You’re here now. You’ve accomplished a number of things at only the age of 19. How has being on the top 5 of the DJ mag 100 poll boosted your career/change things for you ?

Yeah, I’m happy I’m here. Oh it’s put a lot of pressure on me (laughs). Because the expectations from people get too high, like “Oh, what is he going to release next?” or “How is his Tomorrowland set going to be?” and “How is his Ultra set is going to be?”. But it gives me motivation to work even harder, to try to outdo myself. I want every show to be the best show possible and DJ Mag didn’t really influence that but the fact that so many people took the time to vote, that’s just crazy for me so yeah it’s a bigger motivation for me to spend more time in the studio, work even harder and become better.

You’ve released collaborations with celebs like Usher, Afrojack, and Tiësto. We also hear that you’ve been working with Hardwell and Ed Sheeran. Any more collaborations we can look forward to?

Yeah I’ve been working with Ed Sheeran. I’ve also been in the studio with Avicii, David Guetta and Alesso. I’ve been working with so many people in the studio to work on new ideas for my album or for their albums. It’s been a lot of fun, I love making music, it’s my thing. I don’t know what is going to be released when or what is going to get released but tonight, you’ll get to hear some unreleased tracks.

Speaking of unreleased tracks, you played a lot of unnamed tracks at Ultra Music Festival, is there an album coming out soon? Anything you can tell us about?

I’m working on an album but I have no clue when I’m going to release it. It’s a very time consuming process but I’ve been working on so much music right now that I’m kinda in the position where I can pick what track I want to release first but there’s so much music coming out that I’m probably going to put it on the album.

Then again, when I release an album I want it to be like next level, f*cking sick album, because it’s going to be my first album and it takes time but it will definitely be worth the wait.

You’ve seen to have formed very close bonds with big acts like Tiësto and Afrojack. Have they influenced your music in any way?

Yeah, definitely. Tiësto has influenced me from the start because he inspired me to start producing music. I started listening to trance because of him and it’s cool to see how someone else works because it gives me fresh inspirations. I learn stuff from them, they learn stuff from me. I’ve learnt a lot from Afrojack and Tiësto, like Tiësto is the first guy I sent “Animals” to and got his advice on it. It’s great, we’re good friends. We talk about music but not just about music, about everything. Like if I’m feeling sad because a show got cancelled, they’ll keep me motivated and cheer me up. They’re such great friends and mentors, people like Tiësto, Ingrosso, Steve Angello, Alesso, they’re all great – we’re like a big family that helps each other.

Awwwhhh yizzzz! @martingarrix is spreading the best kind of #VIRUS there is tonight !! #zouklclubkl #zoukklgoesbig

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That’s nice. How do you balance your work life with personal life? I mean you are someone who’s constantly in the limelight and who’s so busy travelling.

For me, it’s important to keep them separated because when I’m at home, I’m still Martijn Garritsen. Like I celebrated my birthday with my family and friends, I didn’t even party hard, we were at home eating cake, singing songs, it was fun. For me, it’s really important to keep a good balance between work life and personal life because if it’s not balanced, it’ll get messy. To me, it’s really important to do be able to do what I’m doing without getting distracted. Like if there was something going on with my personal life, I don’t want it to affect my work, my stage presence. I think that’s what wrong with a lot of artistes – that their normal life became their famous life. For me, I love it when I’m at home, going to the supermarket buying groceries so I can make breakfast. I think that if I was Martin Garrix 100% of the time, I’d freak out too. Like I wouldn’t know what’s right and what’s wrong, wouldn’t know what I can or can’t do, it’s a crazy lifestyle. So, I like to be surrounded by people I want to be surrounded by. Take my parents for example. If I do something stupid, they’ll just be like , What the f*ck are you doing?” and that’s great because it keeps me grounded.

That’s great, to keep a balanced lifestyle and stay focused. Last one, what else is in the pipeline for you this 2015?

Bunch of sick shows, we’re working on this solo production tour – one with a 6 stage production and lots of new music. This summer I’ve got an Ibiza residency, a Vegas residency and besides that I’m going to be spending a lot of time in the studio, working on new music, and playing a lot of festival shows. Also, I’m trying to look for the next Martin Garrix sound ;)

We had such a blast chatting with Martin. Big ups to our friends from Zouk Club KL for the opportunity!

We leave you today with “The Only Way Is Up” by Martin Garrix and Tiësto:

For more videos and pictures from the event, hit up our Instagram account ;)

If you’re looking to stalk Martin Garrix, he’s on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Hype’s Must Watch: Furious 7

We’re a little torn between being really excited about the release of the 7th instalment of the “Fast & Furious” film series and knowing that we’d be sad when it’s all over.

The film stars Vin Diesel, the late Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and Tyrese Gibson. As you know, Paul Walker died in a car crash in November 2013, before the film wrapped production.

After which, Universal Pictures announced the shut down of the “Fast & Furious 7” production indefinitely following the death Paul Walker so that they can assess all options available to move on with the franchise.

Luckily, it wasn’t long before the production came around again, with Paul Walker’s brothers helping to complete some of his scenes. After which, it was announced that the 7th “Fast & Furious” instalment officially took on the title, “Furious 7“.

And while most of you might’ve already seen the first trailer, over the Super Bowl weekend (1st Feb), an extended “Fast 7” trailer was released. As you would expect, the extended trailer features many of the same scenes that made us gawp, chuckle, and rejoice at the first one, but now fills a whole 3 minutes with extra action and the awesome but cliched dialogue that we’ve all come to love.

Sure, it’s going to be very bittersweet to watch Paul Walker in some of his final scenes, but we really can’t wait. After all, haven’t we all been waiting far too long for this?:

The latest instalment of the high-octane franchise is set to arrive in theatres on 3rd April 2015.

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


Raya 2022: 12 New Festive Songs To Add In Your Holiday Playlist

Hari Raya is one of the most awaited festivities every year. This year, in particular, will be the most meaningful one for those who celebrate it, as they finally get to travel to their hometown to visit their loved ones after two years!

Of course, Aidilfitri will never be complete without the festive tunes! Although many people still arguably have a soft spot on the old nostalgic Raya songs, we can’t just simply leave out these new releases from the current generation of local talents. As you get ready to celebrate Raya, we compiled a special list of fresh Hari Raya songs to add in your Holiday playlist. Enjoy!

Which of these songs included in the list is your favourite?


(UPDATE) #SuicideSquad: Jared Leto Opens Up About Playing The Joker; New Look At The Squad

The Joker, who will be played by Jared Leto in the upcoming “Suicide Squad” movie, has graced the cover of the new issue of Empire Magazine in style that you’ve never seen before.

Though we’ve already gotten a glimpse at his neon-green hair and pasty skin, the latest issue of Empire Magazine gave us a more detailed look at Leto’s character as the Clown Prince of Crime.

With his body covered with tattoos, the famed supervillain is vastly different from the previous incarnations of The Joker.

He seems more flamboyant with his shiny purple snakeskin coat and loose Arkham Asylum sweatpants. His lips are blood red and his eyes are heavily lined with jet black makeup too.

With a walking cane, the new Joker look has been receiving mixed reactions from comic-book fans. Some said that the outfit was “utter perfection”, while the others called it “ridiculous”.

To portray a character as dark and complex as The Joker certainly wasn’t easy.

Leto opened up about playing the character for the first time through his interview with Empire Magazine. Inside the pages, he admitted that he “took a pretty deep dive” with his Method acting.

“There was definitely a period of…detachment. I took a pretty deep dive,” said Leto. “But this was a unique opportunity and I couldn’t imagine doing it another way,” he added.

But of course, there’s a price you have to pay when you play such a messed up character.

Remember when Adam Beach, who plays Slipknot in the film, told E! News that director David Ayer has hired an on-set therapist to help the actors make sure they “have (their) ground”? Well, that’s because Ayer wants to make “Suicide Squad” as real as possible.

It’s so real that Leto sent his felllow castmates some dark and disturbing gifts. He sent co-stars Margot Robbie, Will Smith and the rest of the cast a dead rat, a dead hog, and some bullets. He even ordered the actor who plays his henchman to go out, find a rose bush and spray paint them all black. He didn’t even had a single conversation with Smith outside of their characters.

For this, Leto admitted that he’s still dealing with some unintended psychological effects caused by his performance in the film. He said:

It was fun, playing those psychological games.

“But at the same time it was very painful, like giving birth out of my prick hole,” he explained.

According to Leto, he “listened to 1920s gospel music and read literature on shamans” while portraying The Joker. He further described his take on the villain, explaining that he “always get the sense that The Joker may be much older than people think”.

It’s something different. If you don’t break rules, you’re not going to strike new ground. I think I’ll be cooling down for the rest of my life.

Meanwhile, tonnes of new “Suicide Squad” images from Empire Magazine were shared online. You can check them out in the gallery below:

A new Empire Magazine cover featuring Leto’s role as The Joker in “Suicide Squad” has arrived online.

More covers are apparently on the way and they will feature the rest of this villainous line-up.

Based on the original DC Comic of the same name, “Suicide Squad” centres on a group of supervillains who find themselves going on a most unlikely mission for a shot at redemption. However, the mission will probably kill them all.

Charles Roven and Richard Suckle producing the film, which will be executive produced by Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson, and Geoff Johns. Ayer is directing it based on based on Justin Marks’ screenplay.

Slated for release on 5th August 2016, it also stars Jai Courtney, Joel Kinnaman, Cara Delevingne, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Common, Jim Parrack, Adam Beach, Ike Barinholtz, and Viola Davis.

Sources: CBM, Coming Soon, Screen Crush.

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Is T.O.P Coming To Malaysia With G-Dragon For #OOAK?

So, YG Entertainment and G-Dragon seem to never run out of surprises. When we first learnt that G-Dragon was going to go on his first ever solo world tour, nobody really expected to see guest appearances from the YG family.

If you remember, G-Dragon’s grand “One Of A Kind World Tour 2013” kickoff in Seoul, Korea at the end of March saw performances from the idol alongside some of his label mates such as Epik High’s Tablo, YG’s baby idol Lee Hi, and 2NE1’s leader CL.

Following which, G-Dragon was joined by BIGBANG members Daesung and Taeyang on the Osaka, Japan leg of his concert tour. Not only was that intended but it the BIGBANG boys’ show of support for their leader, who had sprained his leg on the previous day.

On 4th and 5th May, the baby of the K-Pop idol boy group, Seungri joined G-Dragon on the Beijing, China leg of the tour. This was of course much to the delight of their Chinese fans, considering how popular Seungri is with them.

The duo also didn’t hold back from showing their brotherly affection for each other on stage.

And finally, just last week, both Taeyang and G-Dragon flew to Taiwan for G-Dragon’s “One Of A Kind World Tour 2013” Taipei concert.

Now, the date for G-Dragon’s “One Of A Kind World Tour 2013” in Malaysia concert  is looming and diehard fans of G-Dragon as well as VIPs are left guessing whether or not his show in Malaysia would also feature one (or two?) of YG Entertainment’s artistes.

In the past two days, YG Entertainment announced on Twitter that Epik High will be joining G-Dragon in Hong Kong (17th and 18th May) whereas Seungri will be making a guest appearance at G-Dragon’s Thailand concert (7th and 8th June).

Rumour has it that T.O.P might be the one accompanying G-Dragon to his “One Of A Kind World Tour 2013” in June but nothing has been confirmed.

Furthermore, June is the very month that holds the dates for Nagoya (Japan), Thailand (which Seungri will attend), Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. So, which is it? Will T.O.P be coming to Malaysia as a guest performer?

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IMPORTANT: This is, of course, all based on hearsay. But we’re keeping our fingers crossed!


#K1664MY: Movie Buffs ‘Taste The French Way Of Life’ with #Kronenbourg1664

What better way to celebrate a Friday than being treated to thrilling movie night with the No.1 premium French beer, Kronenbourg 1664!

Work-life balance at its core is two very simple ideas; achievement and enjoyment. Malaysians are undoubtedly achievers but the French are the ones who know how to enjoy life. Fun, excitement, quality moments and celebration are all part of the joys of living and Kronenbourg 1664’s ‘Taste the French Way of Life’ campaign is on a movement to make that happen.

Last week, the premium French beer brand kicked-off the weekend for urbanites by hosting another series of Kronenbourg 1664’s ‘Taste the French Way of Life” campaign. Aimed at getting us Malaysians to improve the work-life balance, invited guests were treated to a thrilling movie night which showcased the highly anticipated found-footage horror movie, As Above, So Below.

After a long day at work, invited guests were pumped up to celebrate their weekend as they strolled into The Gardens, GSC Signature’s lobby with enthusiasm. Free flow of Kronenbourg 1664 & Blanc aside, invited guests treated themselves to a delicious buffet spread and shared their whacky quality moments at a photo booth in Paradiso Café. And of course, they made full use of the WOWgram machine to print out their picture perfect shots.

Kronenbourg 1664 also held a Handheld Monopod giveaway as an extension of the ‘Taste the French Way of Life” campaign. The giveaway aimed to ensure that consumers never lose out on that quality moments and have them captured and immortalized always. The giveaway required the consumers to purchase 2 buckets of Kronenbourg 1664 to get their hands on one.

Ready to take their mind off work and be entertained, the invited guests stepped into the cinema hall to enjoy the thrilling movie night. The hall was filled with laughter as they were treated to a short interactive animated video reminding them to appreciate the moment turn off their mobile phones before the movie began.

Directed by John Erick Dowdle (of “Quarantine” fame), the film brought the viewers deeper into the catacombs of Paris. Viewers were rooted to their seats in suspense and horror, but quality moments were created as they shared their squeals and squirmed together with their friends and family.

And the surprises didn’t just end there! The French beer brand hid some gift vouchers in their Kronenbourg 1664 popcorn, in which 3 lucky guests walked away with the much sought after Kronenbourg 1664 beer tower and a limited addition mini cooler.

Clearly, Kronenbourg 1664 strongly believes that the work-life balance is a must for Malaysians to embrace this culture of creating quality moments and appreciating life. Kenny Lim, Marketing Manager (Premium Brands) of Carlsberg Malaysia said:

The Kronenbourg 1664 ‘Taste the French Way of Life’ series is not about going out and partying till dawn. Our mission is to get people to put an end to working on a Friday evening and start indulging in occasions where sharing good conversation, catching a show together or even just enjoying a good meal brings to life a memorable and enjoyable experience. After a long and hard week of work, we at Kronenbourg 1664 would like to help them start their weekends right through a series of enjoyable and relaxing Friday evenings.

The ‘Taste the French Way of Life” campaign will continue their efforts to connect and actively engage urbanites through a series of exciting events so that we can balance between work and enjoying the little pleasures in life.

So, look out for more stress-free Fridays with Kronenbourg 1664 and don’t forget to check out their official Facebook page for more information!

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#BIGBANG: Idol Group Ready To Make Waves Once Again With #MADESERIESA

They did it earlier this month and now they’re ready to do it all over again!

YG Entertainment has officially announced the second part of K-Pop idol boy group BIGBANG’s monthly comeback project, the “MADE” series. This is in line with the boys’ promise to release something new every month.

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

You’ve probably already seen/heard the “M” releases, “Loser” and “Bae Bae“, about a thousand times while waiting in anticipation for more music from the boys. We’re pretty sure you’re more than ready for the second part – “A” of the “MADE” series!

As seen in the poster above, the title track is called, “Bang Bang Bang” and it will be released online on 1st June 2015, offline on the same day. Interesting! We can’t wait to see what the concept would be like.

YG Entertainment has revealed the second title track off the “MADE” series “A”, “We Like 2 Party”. The slew of teasers were also released via BIGBANG leader G-Dragon’s Instagram account just a little earlier today.

Start the countdown peeps because it’s only a matter of days now ;)


5 Gut-Wrenching Animated Shows & Films To Watch If You Hate Yourself

We’d submit that almost every adult in the world has watched at least one adult-themed cartoon post-childhood. Despite this, a vast majority of people think that animation is childish, or something exclusively meant for children; something incapable of riveting story-telling. To add salt to the wound, not a single animated film was nominated for Best Picture at the recent Oscars. Sure, it wouldn’t beat the other movies, like Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, but it’s the recognition that counts.

Though it’s something we normally consume for a quick laugh, animation can be and has been a tool for excellent storytelling and can make us cry one way or another. If you think otherwise, then here are 5 animation series and films that will make you weep due to their themes – and probably give you a bad time…

If we were to describe Mary and Max, we’d say “imagine a narrated cartoon, like Pocoyo, but with black humour.” Despite being critically acclaimed, this 2009 Australian film has largely gone unnoticed, which is unfortunate to say the least, as it is a masterclass in telling a soul-crushing story that still manages to pull off a seemingly happy ending. It’s about a long-distance friendship formed by two people: a lonely Australian girl named Mary and a morbidly obese middle-aged man with Asperger’s syndrome named Max. If you’re already concerned about the main characters, don’t be, because it’s not that kind of story.

This stop-motion animation, even though it was framed in a cute and adorable way, is incredibly dark as it has dark and even black comedy that you’ll feel bad for laughing at, but it can be depressing as it touches on substance abuse and even suicide. However, it also has bright spots that teach the value of friendship and self-love.

The life of a Japanese idol can be terrifying. Perfect Blue follows Mima Kirigoe, an idol who decides to end her career on stage to begin one in front of the camera. It’s a terrifying story of a girl who has lost her sense of identity and is fighting tooth and nail to get it back. She begins to lose herself the closer she is to becaming an actress.

The film focuses on one person’s serious battle to become mature and closing a chapter in their life, while struggling to remain the same. It also has some dark themes like mental illness and obsession, making it an excellent thriller that borders on becoming a psychological horror. This film is so impactful that it has even been used as a reference for popular western films, forever cementing itself as a noteworthy title of 90’s anime.

Dororo debuted in the 1960s and even has period-appropriate animation, but in 2018, it was updated and – dare we say it – improved upon. The gritty anime follows a demon hunter named Hyakkimaru in a quest to have missing body parts retrieved from him by demons. However, he seems to kill a lot of people in his path of vengeance and becoming whole, which hints that humans are no different than demons.

Though it is not as sad as any of the other titles on this list, it still has sad scenes that make us question whether there will be a happy ending for the characters, even if all the demons have been slain, considering that it’s feudal Japan and all. Alternatively, it’s also sad because this Japanese feudal-era epic only had a run time of 24 episodes, because the original manga only had three volumes. We just hope this means there will be more demon-slaying adventures to come.

This series is nothing short of a masterpiece. Though it takes place in a video game universe, Cyberpunk Edgerunners follows an original cast of characters in the deadliest city in the world. Its vibrant and fluid animation lulls you into a false sense of security, with wacky hijinks and exhilarating action scenes, making you think that it’s going to be a fun and happy anime, until you reach halfway through the series. It isn’t a slow shift either; it’s a total nosedive into a sea of depression from that point on. And when Rosa Walton’s song plays once more at the end, we just can’t help but burst into tears.

Studio Trigger is a master when it comes to pulling the rug from under their audiences’ feet, a craft they have perfected with previous animations like Kill La Kill and Little Witch Academia, and we still fell for it. Despite being based on an existing IP, we still can’t help but fall in love with this series, and for the vast majority, it was also the main reason why they revisited or even tried out the game for the first time.

Yes, we’ve seen and heard about this series before; we understand that it’s funny, et cetera, et cetera. At least it’s not another Bojack Horseman. Regardless, we love it because of its unique way of telling its story. It follows Philip J. Fry, who wakes up 1000 years in the future and explores a super-advanced version of Earth. Even though it’s consistently more of a comedy than a drama, we argue that because of the comedy, the drama in the show is better.

As you might expect from someone who is sent 1000 years into the future abruptly, Philip never got to say goodbye to his family properly, and so he goes through the process of reconnecting with them and saying goodbye properly. These episodes can be found halfway through the series, and they will catch you off guard, especially if it’s your first time viewing the series.

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Exclusive: Kodaline Talks About Working With Difficult People, Tattoos, & Their Favourite Song

Irish band, Kodaline was recently in town for their first Malaysian headline concert, “Politics of Living“.

It was a pleasure to welcome back Steve Garrigan (Lead singer), Vincent May (Drums), Jason Boland (Bass guitar), and Mark Prendergrast (Guitar) to our local shores.

Many of us took notice of the quartet after their smash hits “All I Want” and “High Hopes” blew up. Their first two albums, “In A Perfect World” (2013) and “Coming Up For Air” (2015), consisted of emotional indie tunes that one could easily identify with. However, their latest record, “Politics of Living” saw an evolution in terms of its sound and lyrics.

The band pushed the envelope by incorporating EDM elements into the record. In addition, the album touched on the realism of life- everyday relationships, mental health, and the duality of life’s ups and downs.

Thanks to our friends from Sony Music Malaysia, we had the pleasure of speaking to Vincent May, Jason Boland, and Mark Prendergrast. Unfortunately Steve Garrigan was feeling under the weather and had to rest up. Regardless, we still had the pleasure of hearing the interesting stories they had to share.

Considering its your third time here in Malaysia, what’s the highlight when you meet your Asian fans? Are they any different from the fans in the US or the UK?

Jason: This fan from the airport gave me this bracelet which is a highlight.

Mark: The Asian fans are incredibly respectful, so even if they come to see us at the airport. They are almost waiting for us to invite them to come over, whereas in Europe, you have no choice.

Mark: So, it’s really lovely, you know. We really enjoy seeing people when we get at the airport or get back to the hotel. They are just lovely, lovely people.

Vincent: It’s something that we don’t really get to experience anywhere else. You are very good at welcoming. So, to have fans come up and wanna get pictures, or get autographs or cross designs with their albums it’s amazing and a really nice experience.

So, what’s the most memorable performance that you guys have had so far?

Jason: The performance here was great. Someone proposed on stage at a gig and it started raining. The craziest rain I’ve seen. That was an amazing show.

It’s always amazing when you go somewhere for the first time cause you never know what the fans are gonna be like. That was an interesting night. That was awesome and the fact that tonight sold out so quick, means that it’s going to be a memorable one.

Vincent: Yea like on this tour, we are going to a lot of places that we never have done a headline show before. We played first time in Thailand a week ago and we were overwhelmed by the response that we got. That was our very first time. I can’t wait for tonight because it’s our first headline show here.

For each album, you have a theme and would want to step up. So, what was the biggest challenge going into this record.

Jason: Probably cause we moved around so much, we kept changing. Every song has a different producer and even other writers. So, it’s kind of strange to let someone into your world like that to help you with lyrics for your song.

It was a learning experience but it was incredible cause you’re working with people who have written some of the best songs in the world. We were definitely out of our comfort zone a lot.

We did a lot of writing sessions with people that didn’t work. It’s pretty uncomfortable when you’re in a room with someone and after like half an hour, maybe you don’t even like the person which happened. Or you hate the person which happened as well. And you are kinda sat there and have to try to write a song. That was difficult.

But then other side of the spectrum, you meet people who become your best friends. You have to sharp yourself around to find those core people to work with. Although, we enjoyed that and we probably might do that again in the future, at the moment we are just back to just the four of us again. That feels fresh now because we went and did all that for two years now. We are just back to the four of us in a studio in Dublin that’s where we were making this album.

So it’s kinda nice to totally change the surrounding each time. We don’t do that intentionally, it’s just kinda happen that way. We don’t want to make the same album twice.

For this album, in particular, you had a lot of songs. How did you narrow them down into 17 songs?

Mark: It really comes down to what gets through the four of us. Someone might have two or three songs from a session, we might love one from another session. Unless everybody can get behind it, it doesn’t really work.

We all have to play them live. We all have to have them be part of our name forever. So, it’s like a baseline. No matter how many people we work with, it all comes down to the Kodaline filter and if it gets through that, it’s a good thing usually.

In the latest record, there’s a song called “Shed A Tear” that speaks about the importance of taking care of your mental health, how did that song came about?

Mark: I think “Shed A Tear” came early enough in the process but we kinda forgot about it. It was one of those ones that we did like a bit work on it and it just kinda sat there. The more we got to the end of the record, it’s just kinda felt like it fit again. So, we went back into our little studio in Ireland, our tiny little place, and we played a couple things on it. We put all our voices back on it and it’s just kinda felt right by the end of the record.

It something that it’s really important that we feel men should talk about especially. In Ireland, there’s quite a lot of stigma still about mental health. So, it’s nice to just to be able to put something forward from us, from the heart.

Jason: I think we will always sing about mental health. Always. Every album, one or two songs cause it’s still not talk about. If you been through it and you are in the depths of not feeling great, the last thing you wanna do is to talk someone about it. I don’t know if a song is going to save someone but we kinda let people know it’s okay to feel like that.

Have any fans come forth to share their personal experience with mental health?

Jason: People have come to us and said that we saved their life. I don’t take that with a pinch of salt obviously. When people would post lyrics and they make us fan art and they have the lyrics to a song, It’s funny cause when you see one lyric isolated by itself, sometimes you can tell that one line spoke to someone supposed the whole song. And see you it written down, it kinda means more to you. Wow I never saw it like that before.

That’s what keeps us going and making new music is when people come up to us and thank you for this and that. We have songs that we go to when we don’t feel great. That’s the beautiful thing about music. When you are in the room with five types of people and you are singing the same thing, for that moment it goes away.

So, do you guys have a favourite song off the album? Is there a reason why it might mean a lot to you?

Vincent: I think we all have different ones and they change every week I say. Like right now, my favourite track of the album at the moment is ‘Brother’. It’s been going down very well over here. The shows we been playing, there’s an amazing crowd reaction and that song is about the four of us being there for each other. So, it’s just a really great song to play live and the reaction has been awesome.

Jason: Mine at the moment is ‘Angel’. It was written about someone who passed away and we wrote that song in the midst of writing with loads of loads of people on this album, being here and being there. A girl passed us on of our shows and we got together with no one else and wrote that song. I think that’s most Kodaline song on the album.

Hype: That’s my favourite song, it reminds me of my grandmother.

Jason: Oh really? There you go. That’s written about someone specifically. We didn’t intend for it to appeal to anyone. We just send the song to her family and they asked us would we mind talking about and letting people know that it’s about this person. And it’s great live, people sing along which is nice.

Mark: I love a song called “I Wouldn’t Be”. It’s just really simple. It’s just our four voices. Again, its something we kinda did ourselves and by the time it makes it on the record, it gonna reaffirm that something we do together though is just special.

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Malaysian Actress Puteri Balqis Is Getting Better, Ready To Act Again

A month ago, we learned that 11-year-old Malaysian actress Puteri Balqis was suffering from cancer.

But in a recent update, the young actress is shown to have regained her spirit and is getting better everyday.

In one of her Instagram posts, the actress shared that she is delighted to be back on movie set after resting for so long.

Talking to Harian Metro, her mother Norashikin Mohd Aziz commented, “Balqis is longing to go back to the set, that’s her true calling. We didn’t force her, that’s what she wants and we’re okay with her decision.”

“She is still under treatment process, but her condition is getting better. Alhamdullilah that she still has the strength and will to go back to work,” she added.

Earlier in July, Balqis’ mother has confirmed that her daughter has cancer but did not go into further details.


Hype’s Now Playing: Madeon ft Passion Pit – Pay No Mind

21-year-old French DJ/producer Madeon who’s set to release his debut album “Adventure” in March has released his latest track “Pay No Mind” featuring Passion Pit. The track which was released yesterday is a undeniably a fresh way to start one’s week.

Featuring the distinctive vocals of Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos, the track’s jovial and enthusiastic melody as well as nostalgic keyboard notes brings to mind many carefree days filled with heaps of fun. Following singles “You’re On” and “Imperium”, the hype for Madeon’s debut album “Adventure” continues to build and 2015 is looking to be a huge, game-changing year for the young DJ.

“Pay No Mind” featuring Passion Pit is featured on Madeon’s forthcoming album “Adventure” which includes major collaborations with Bastille, Kyan and Mark Foster.

“Adventure” is slated for release on March 30th and can be pre-ordered here:  Standard and Deluxe.


(UPDATE) #SYABAS: Water Disruption (Klang Valley) Due To Contamination

Oh no, it looks like our Chinese New Year celebrations might be just a little uncomfortable, especially for those who live in or will be in the Klang Valley area.

Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (SYABAS) announced that an unscheduled water disruption is likely to occur in Wilayah Petaling, Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, and Sepang after water supply to the Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant, which services these areas, showed contamination above permissible levels.

They released an official statement via their website, which explained:

The plant operator company had to reduce the production of treated water since 8 o’clock this morning , February 15, 2015 when ammonia and manganese in the water in Sungai Semenyih is above the maximum level allowed by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Before this statement was issued, SYABAS was informed that the Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) and ABASS are still currently identifying the source of contamination. Hence, the water treatment plant operator company can’t be sure when the treatment plant operations will be recovered because it depends on the level of pollution.

As a result of the reduction in the production of treated water from Loji Rawatan Air (LRA) Sungai Semenyih, a total of 39 areas in Wilayah Petaling (135,000 doors), 216 areas in the Hulu Langat (146.954 doors), 62 areas in Kuala Langat (28,160 doors), and 61 in the Sepang area (148.236 doors) are expected to deal with interrupted water supply and low pressure.

Syabas will be providing assistance during emergencies by sending water lorries and static water tanks and those affected are advised to use water sparingly until normal water supply resumes.

To find out which areas will be affected, look it up here.

According to The Star Online, citing SYABAS, water supply is expected to be fully restored in the Petaling district by early Wednesday (18th Feb) morning.

SYABAS Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Alfred confirmed that the Petaling district was at 21% recovery status late yesterday, and that the Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, and Sepang districts that were also affected should have had their water supply restored already.

Priscilla said the delay in restoring water to every area in the Petaling district was due to the area’s size. The Petaling district covers Puchong, Subang Jaya, Serdang, and UPM among others.

“We estimate that water will be restored in most areas by the end of Tuesday or Wednesday morning,” she said. She added that the restoration of water would depend on the usage. “If people use a lot of water, the recovery takes longer,” she said.

Meanwhile, consumers are advised to check for the latest updates via SYABAS’ Twitter or Facebook, or via the MySyabas app for Apple or Android.

For more information, visit Syabas’ website.

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Shane Filan & Blue Flew In To KL To Perform At Faliq & Chryseis’ Wedding

If you had all the money in the world, who would you specially invite to come perform at your wedding?

For Faliq Nasimuddin and Chryseis Tan, the lovey-dovey couple wanted to relive their love for boybands once again. The 2 famous international music guests were Westlife lead singer Shane Filan and UK quartet Blue.

As you may know, Shane had a mini showcase in The Westin KL earlier in February (you can read our exclusive interview here). According to reports, the Westlife singer treated audiences with a few songs – “What About Now”, “I’m Never Gonna Say Goodbye”, “I Need You”. Faliq and Chryseis even got to experience Shane’s performance up close and personal.

Besides Shane, another UK act was also in Kuala Lumpur to elevate #ChrysFaliqEverAfter. You may remember the quartet – Lee Ryan, Antony Costa, Duncan James, as well as Simon Webb – from Blue. Some of their performances include “U Make Me Wanna” and “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”. The high-profile twosome also took to the dance floor to let loose while Blue was performing.

In addition, local R&B songstress Dayang Nurfaizah also serenaded the crowd with a few songs. Without further ado, check out their performances below:

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13 Klang Valley Malls With The Best Christmas Decorations

Christmas magic is in the air once again, you would know that when you see that every huge mall in Malaysia has started to elaborately decorate their main concourse area with amazing Christmas decors and set pieces.

So to honour these malls commendable efforts, we decided to list out our top picks of malls in Klang Valley with the most unique themes and decorations. Enjoy~

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Come over to Mid Valley Megamall this month to enjoy a very merry, festive reverie filled with tons of fun and excitement. Stroll the carnival with friends, marvel at rides and delight in attractions both yummy and exciting. Some of the treats offered at Mid Valley’s Christmas Carnival include dance show, magic show, game booths, carols and more!

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In conjunction with Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday, Pavilion KL is turning its Centre Court into a magical Disney adventure with various displays of Mickey Mouse figurines and plushies decorating every corner of the court.Marvel at the majestic Magical Mickey Tree adorned with 1,000 specially-designed Mickey figurines. Also, get your skates on and experience a magical winter wonderland at Pavilion’s 1st giant outdoor Disney Frozen Snow Globe.

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Experience the Christmas luminaries at Berjaya Times Square under the shimmering golden lights with plenty of family-friendly activities. Join in the fun for a series of Christmas-themed performances and DIY workshops, and be sure to collect beautiful Limited Edition LED Illusion Christmas Night Lamp at the event.

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Everybody, move your hair and feel united at Sunway Pyramid’s Jolly Rainbow Christmas Fun Factory. Come and slide down the interactive Rainbow Slide to create rainbows, colour-in Christmas characters and watch it come to life at the Unicorns Alive dome, and snap away at loads of insta-worthy spots such as the unicorn sleigh, Rainbow Memory Lane and more!

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Enter the whimsical world of The Nutcracker at Suria KLCC and admire the Kuala Lumpur’s tallest Christmas tree standing at 100 feet tall, located at the Esplanade. Enjoy the ballet performances and Christmas carols, and be sure to redeem some mystery gifts at the mall.

Quill City Mall KL has transformed its Main Atrium into a Christmas Times theme that revolves around the 12 Christmas elements as the main inspiration for the wondrous decors. Standing tall and magnificent at the centre of the atrium is a 50-feet high Christmas tree decorated with vibrant fairy lights and snowflakes, and inside the gigantic Christmas tree is a Magical Infinity Room.

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Prepare to be dazzled as eCurve hosts a quirky and vibrant circus show this coming festive season for the whole family to enjoy. Get ready to be transported to France, as iconic French landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower decorate the mall’s Centre Atrium. Visitors to the mall can enjoy a riveting musical performance, with stunning costumes and catchy French tunes. But of course, the circus theme will not be complete without exciting circus acts to enthral the audience.

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It’s time to experience the sights and sounds of The Sweetest Christmas Ever. There’s so much to see and do for everyone with activities, candy structures, Christmas trees, and ornaments that are a sight to behold. Let’s not forget a musical performance and Christmas songs that will keep your senses tingling.

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Get up close and personal with Barbie at Barbie Dreamtopia in Paradigm Mall, inspired by the series of the same name. Have a colourful adventure with Mattel’s icon Barbie and her friends in lineup of activities including meet & greet sessions with Barbie, tea parties, live shows, Christmas productions and more.

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This Christmas, 1 Utama shopping centre is bringing art to life in the most unique way. Its futuristic Christmas decorations and avant-garde approach can be seen from the holographic giant crystal globes. You can even see yourself in the mirror-like reflections from every angle. That’s just the mall’s LG Oval concourse mind you.

Walk over to the GF centre court and you’ll discover a pop-up area of attraction with fully immersive PlayRoom zone. Snap away at these artsy Instagram-worthy Playrooms that include 5 different types of art mediums and installations – namely Suave, Gusto, Tranquility, Mesmerise, and Ethereal.

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IPC shopping centre is bringing a piece of Swedish flair where visitors will get to experience “The Swede-est Christmas” this month. At the concourse area, you’ll find festive Scandinavian houses, lighted reindeers, Tomte figurines, and a 19-feet Christmas tree, together with a life-size Yule Goat. In celebration of the mall’s 15th anniversary, there will be a Giant Mission Box Giveaway on 15th December at 3pm. Exciting activities and prizes await you!

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Explore the secret gnome’s village buried deep in the magical forest at Sunway Putra Mall’s main concourse this festive season! Get ready to be mesmerised by the sparkling Christmas trees and meet John, the gnome and his family as well. Don’t forget to take selfies with them too! At gnome village, there’s also a special room called The Rooms of Wonder and a luminous room by Lost World of Tambun.

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Bumblebee has made himself at home in Atria Shopping Gallery this Christmas in conjunction with the release of “Bumblebee” movie in Malaysia on 20th December 2018. Come on over to the centre court at the ground floor to take a picture with yellow autobot and check out the collector’s items of Bumblebee that you might not get the chance to see elsewhere!

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Blink-182: New Album + Their Greatest Hits

90s kids, get ready for the most epic comeback ever! The legendary alternative rock band Blink-182 is currently prepping for their 7th studio album and ready to come back to the music scene soon.

The band’s vocalist Tom DeLonge broke the news about their new album when he updated his Instagram a few days ago. He posted a throwback picture of him and bandmates Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker and captioned it, “Rehearsals start today… And yes there will be a new album #SorryForTheWait #Blink”

It is indeed has been long wait as the band has not made any albums after they released their 6th album, “Neighbourhoods”, and extended play, “Dogs Eating Dogs”, in 2011 and 2012 respectively. The new album will be their 7th studio album in almost 20 years.

We don’t know about you but we are head-over-heels about their comeback! The band has made too may good songs that we can even sing along to it until today. If you haven’t checked them out, here are the top 5 greatest hits from Blink-182!


#GrabCar: On-Demand Car Service Takes 31% Off Rates For Merdeka Month

Love to ride in comfort and style but hate the idea of driving and wrestling for parking spaces? Wish you could depend on a cab but don’t really like the idea of waiting in line for one? Do you shudder at the idea of taking public transportation because you’re not a fan of cramming into a space jam-packed with other people? We feel you! Sometimes, we just don’t want to deal with the hassle because it can be quite a stressful experience.

But here’s a convenient alternative – grabbing a ride off GrabCar.

GrabCar is a new service offering on the MyTeksi mobile app. It’s an on demand chauffeured service that offers you all the perks of car ownership but without the stress and hassle. Now with GrabCar+ (Premium), you can choose from 2 types of rides that will give you a comfortable commuting experience.

Some examples of their existing fleet includes:

Plus, it’s so fast, you hardly even have to wait in line or wait wherever you are because you’ll receive notification of the status of your booking within 1 minute – at any time of the day!*

This month, for the first time since their launch in May 2014, the service is lowering their price by taking 31% off their fares for all rides. And GrabCar (Economy) riders will be able to enjoy these new rates and accessibility to a new, more affordable mode of transport.

31% off, for the entire month of August! And you don’t even need a promo code. If you haven’t tried GrabCar’s services, now would be a good time to start. Good things and little luxuries, we must share :)

The GrabCar app is available for download for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry.

For more infomation, visit GrabCar’s website or Facebook page.


adidas Returns With Laced Up Tour

After the wildly successful “Breathe And Stop Tour” in August 2012, the first region-wide tour of its caliber, November will see three more legendary Hip Hop DJs shaking down dance floors across six iconic cities in South East Asia.

This dynamic event series continues on in the tradition of groundbreaking “Breathe And Stop” events by integrating dance, music, and the audience in a celebration of originality and passion. The “Laced Up” Tour features three of the world’s most critically acclaimed party rockers DJs who are all armed and ready with a diverse selection of hip hop, soul, funk, house, reggae, and everything in between. They are:

The tour will also feature “Breathe & Stop Champion” dance crew from each region in an exclusive showcase performance!

For the first time, the “Breathe & Stop Cypher One” battle will see 15 of the best dancers in each city battle it out till one winner reigns supreme demonstrating their flavour, musicality, style, stamina, and skillfulness over at least three different genres of music. Along with the “Heavy Boogie” crew, top local talents from around the region as well as breathtaking live visuals from Scratch Media, this will be a non stop party rocking extravaganza not to be missed.

Laced Up is set to rock Kuala Lumpur at The Butter Factory on 16th November 2012 (Friday). For details and updates including ticket prices please visit their Facebook page.

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Tom Hanks Eyed For The Role Of Gepetto In Disney’s “Pinocchio” Remake

Like many of its other classic titles, Disney is remaking a live-action version of “Pinocchio” and “Toy Story” star Tom Hanks has been eyed for the  role of Gepetto in the re-imagining treatment.

As reported by Collider, “Paddington” filmmaker Paul King has been tapped as the director while “Rogue One” writer will be producing the moving along with Andrew Miano who produced “Columbus”.

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“Pinocchio” which was released in 1940, was the 2nd animated feature film produced by Disney, made after the success of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937).

The original Disney animated movie tells the tale of a living puppet created by a wood-carver named Gepetto. With the help of a cricket as his conscience, the puppet who is brought to life by a blue fairy must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.

Disney’s “Pinocchio” is considered to be one of the greatest animated films ever made, with a 100% rating on the website Rotten Tomatoes. The live-action news comes a month after Netflix revealed it will produced a stop-motion movie of the same title with Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro as the director.


(UPDATE) #MagicForAll: Uniqlo Announces A New Global Collab With Disney

Do you believe in magic? We definitely do.

Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo announced that it will team up with Disney Consumer Products for “Magic For All”, a global collaboration that will add a touch of Disney enchantment, Marvel action, Star Wars adventure, and Pixar creativity to everyday Uniqlo LifeWear fashions.

The unique initiative will also introduce innovative new products, pop-up displays, as well as in-store and online customer experiences.

Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., said in a statement:

We want to help everyone’s dreams come true. I am thrilled at this opportunity to collaborate with Disney Consumer Products to lead the way in retail innovation. I look forward to bringing together LifeWear and the magic, excitement and adventure of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar to deliver enjoyment to customers all around the world through our products, customer service and shopping experience.

Uniqlo has been collaborating with Disney Consumer Products since 2009. To the delight of customers worldwide, the company launched its first collection of UTs (Uniqlo T-shirts) featuring iconic and treasured Disney characters, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

This fall, the popular fashion retailer will extend its collaboration beyond UT and sweat parka lines by introducing the new LifeWear items. Ultra Light Down, Fleece, flannel shirts, umbrellas, and plush toys are among the products that will be introduced.

Other offerings featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will expand to include popular characters from Star Wars, Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story“, Marvel’s “Avengers“, and Disney’s “Frozen“.

“Magic For All” will be shown at D23 EXPO, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which will take place in Anaheim, California from 14th -16th August 2015. Uniqlo will have a pop-up store and unveil its first range of “Magic For All” products, including a series of exclusive UTs, Ultra Light Down jackets and sweatshirts, as well as a limited edition UT featuring art by John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.

The special Mickey Plush toys made from soft Uniqlo fabrics such as fleece and flannel will also be unveiled!

The Plush/Mickey Mouse items are the first ever to be made using UNIQLO’s signature fleece and flannel fabrics. Sold initially in 16 different colours and patterns, UNIQLO aims to increase the line and offer more variations throughout the year.

Meanwhile, fans of Uniqlo and interested shoppers will be able to experience the world of “Magic For All” for the first time with the launch of a concept store in Shanghai at the end of September. The store, which is currently under construction, will occupy the 5th floor of the 5-storey Uniqlo Shanghai Global Flagship Store, which is Uniqlo’s largest store worldwide.

If you’re not planning to visit Shanghai anytime soon, that’s fine.

Global flagship and large-format stores around the world will also offer these Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars-themed products through newly created “Magic For All” sections. In spring 2016, Uniqlo will also open its first store in the US southeast, at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This flagship store will house the brand’s assortment of “Magic For All” offerings for men, women and children in a setting that captures the fantasy and magic of Disney.

We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to make magic every day with Uniqlo and Disney already! Stay tuned for more information ;)

Uniqlo’s “Magic For All” collaboration with Disney will hit Malaysian Uniqlo stores on 28th September. Mark it down in your calendars because we have a feeling that it might sell out fast.

For more information, visit its official website.

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Giveaway: Hype MY & Cartoon Network Celebrate International Cat Day

Happy Meow Day to all cat lovers out there! Celebrated every year on 8th August, the International Cat Day is an event dedicated to raising awareness about these beautiful animals. Hype Malaysia is specially dedicating this space to show just how much Malaysians love their feline friends, and Cartoon Network’s famed cats.

Celebrate with a slew of activities and special programming as Cartoon Network will be completely transformed into Cat-Toon Network – home of Tom and his best cat friends Princess Unikitty, Sylvester, Gumball, Oggy and more!

First off, make your feline famous by showing us how much he or she resembles the superstar cats – and stand a chance to walk away with a special cat sack filled with a Tom/Sylvester beanie, Sylvester & Tweety totebag, cat costume, and a cat toy, worth RM300 each. More about the contest mechanics right at the bottom.

For more paw-some celebration, test and show your cat’s singing prowess with Cat-Raoke between 26th July – 8th August or just share your cat’s cheekiest and coolest photos on Fan Art Fridays from 7th – 10th August on Cartoon Network Asia’s Facebook.

And don’t forget to tune in to Cat-Toon Network (Astro Ch 615 HD) and cuddle up with your cat to watch four days of non-stop cat-stravaganza meow-a-thon of the most loved superstar cats as they continue their quest for world domination. From 7th – 10th August, they get to shine in the spotlight they so rightly deserve – catch these top cats in Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes Cartoons, The Amazing World of Gumball, Unikitty!, Oggy and The Cockroaches, ThunderCats Roar and Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, with more meow-licious action streaming on HBO GO too.

Tom, a house cat (who needs no introduction!), continues his quest of persistently pursuing and nabbing the world’s most notorious mouse, Jerry in “Tom and Jerry”.

Sylvester James Pussycat, Sr, an anthropomorphic tuxedo cat in the “Looney Tunes Cartoons”, is often seen chasing Tweety, Speedy Gonzales, or Hippety Hopper.

“The Amazing World of Gumball”: A 12-year-old cat, Gumball Watterson, stays in Elmore and has a penchant for getting into trouble along with his best friend, a fish named Darwin.

Princess Unikitty, a hybrid of unicorn and cat, is the ruler of Unikingdom whose only motto is to make her people happy. She and her friends fight against the evil Master Frown from Frown Town, in “Unikitty”!

Lazy cat Oggy in “Oggy and the Cockroaches”, loves to watch TV and eat food. However, his flatmates, who happen to be three tiny cockroaches, enjoy attacking Oggy’s refrigerator and creating a messy situation.

“ThunderCats Roar”: Barely escaping the sudden destruction of their home world, Thundera, Lion-O and the ThunderCats crash land on the mysterious and exotic planet of Third Earth, home to the evil Mumm-Ra and a bizarre host of other creatures and villains.

“Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart”: Sheriff Mao Mao, a daring cat, goes on exciting adventures with his sidekick Badgerclops and friend Adorabat as they protect the citizens of Pure Heart Valley from evil.

How to win a Cat Sack Collection worth RM300 each:

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Disclaimer: Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (Turner) has agreed to sponsor the prizes in connection with the contest conducted by Hype Malaysia, the promoter of this contest. Turner is not the promoter of this contest or otherwise associated with Hype Malaysia, the promoter of this contest.

The use of the Cartoon Network name, and/or the offer of the Cartoon Network prizes does not imply any connection or endorsement by either Turner, Cartoon Network of Hype Malaysia as promoter or its products or services.

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Legendary Band Extreme To Rock Out In KL Live This June

Who’s ready for Extreme’s “Asia Tour 2018”?

Mention “More Than Words”, “Get The Funk Out”, and “Hole Hearted”, and the rock veterans come to mind. Guess what rock fans? The Boston four-piece band will be embarking on their Southeast Asia tour in two months time and they’re stopping by Malaysia.

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt will be returning as one-fourth of Extreme after his stint with  supergroup Generation Axe. He will be joined by lead vocalist Gary Cherone, bass player Pat Badger, together with drummer Kevin Figueiredo.

Formed in 1985 in Boston, Extreme was regarded as one of the most successful rock acts during the 1980s and 1990s. With six studio albums and a greatest hits record under their belt, the quartet has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. For their upcoming Asia tour, Extreme will be performing in Kuala Lumpur before moving on to Singapore and Bangkok.

Brought to you by IMC Live Group, the details to Extreme’s “Live in Malaysia” Asia Tour 2018 concert are as follows:

Tickets will be available from 23rd April onwards via Ticket Charge or the hotline 03-92228811. Early bird who purchase their tickets between 23rd – 29th April will be able to enjoy a RM50 discount.


Hype’s Now Playing: Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean

What do you mean Justin Bieber cried because he was sad during his comeback performance at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)?

Because he looks like he’s having the time of his life in the newly-released music video for his latest single, “What Do You Mean“.

The music video of “What Do You Mean” marks the 2nd music video that Bieber has starred in since the release of “Where Are You Now“, a track that he made with Jack Ü (Skrillex and Diplo) earlier in June.

Directed by Brad Furman, the video also starred actor John Leguizamo and Xenia Deli, a Canadian model who is rumoured to be his new girlfriend since breaking up with Selena Gomez.

The video opens with the Canadian singer handing a huge wad of cash to Leguizamo and asking him to make sure the girl does not get hurt. The girl in question is the model, who is later seen getting hot and steamy with him in a motel room. The heated moment between the pair is interrupted by several masked kidnappers who burst in and whisk them away.

When they wake up, they find themselves tied up in an abandoned wardrobe. Bieber uses the lighter given to him by Leguizamo to burn off their ropes before convincing his lover to jump out of a window with him to avoid their captors.

However, it turns out the whole kidnapping is staged by Bieber as they landed in a giant cushion instead. The couple wind up at a cool skate party, with Leguizamo revealing himself as one of the “kidnappers”.

Yup. That’s a huge plot twist, ain’t it?

Check out the epic music video for “What Do You Mean” below:

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Hypes’s Now Playing: Super Junior’s Heechul & MAMAMOO’s Whee In & TRAX’s Jungmo – Narcissus (나르시스)

It’s Friday and SM Entertainment has dropped it’s 11th “STATION” digital single to welcome the weekend.

The new track, “Narcissus” (나르시스), is a collaboration between Super Junior’s Heechul (김희철), MAMAMOO’s Whee In (휘인), and TRAX’s guitarist Jung Mo (김정모). The lyrics and music video scenarios were written by Heechul himself.

“Narcissus” is a dramatic rock ballad about a couple who have to say goodbye even though they still have feelings for each other. The song starts off as a soft ballad against the sorrowful tunes of the violin, and then it goes full on rock during the chorus, combining the sounds of both the violin and guitar together.

The music video shows model Kim Jin Kyung going on a date with “someone” but in reality, she was going out alone – everything else was just an imagination.

This isn’t the first time Heechul and Jungmo has worked together. As best friends and label mates, the men share the same passion in rock music and they have previously worked together as a unit called M&D (Midnight & Dawn) for “Close Your Mouth” (2011) and “I Wish”

“STATION” is a special digital music channel project by SM Entertainment which will release one single every week for a year.

For more updates on SM’s “STATION” digital single project, stay tuned to their Instagram.


CONTEST: Bourne Legacy Movie Screening

Five years after the third installment of the Bourne movie series, “Bourne Legacy” is finally ready to wreck blockbuster havoc. And who doesn’t love a great spy-action movie that revolves around the story of a character who is suffering from extreme memory loss? It’s a story line that has paved the path to immediate success.

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However, we have been told that Jason Bourne, the character previously played by Matt Damon, will not appear in this installment of Bourne. Bummer.

The good news is, a certain superhero character from a certain recent superhero movie will be gracing the screen in Bourne Legacy. If you can tell us who it is, we’re giving you and a friend a chance to catch our exclusive premiere screening of the film.

Yes! Thanks to the awesome people from United International Pictures, we’re giving away 60 PAIRS of exclusive screening passes to our lucky readers.

So, here’s what you need to do – Tell us which superhero character from which superhero movie did Jeremy Renner have a major role in prior to Bourne Legacy. E-mail your answer to submit@hype.my and wait for the good news!

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


(UPDATE) #Malaysia: Blast At Movida IOI Boulevard In Puchong Injures At Least 6 Patrons

An explosion rocked a popular “watering hole” in Puchong early this morning (Tuesday, 28th June).

The incident, which happened at around 2:15am when Movida IOI Boulevard patrons were watching the Italy vs. Spain Euro 2016 football match, reportedly injured a few of the outlet’s patrons.

According to this Info Roadblock Jpj/polis Facebook post, a Movida employee (who declined to be named) said that he saw 2 unknown male suspects throwing an unidentified object on the ground before he heard the explosion. The aftermath of the attack left at least 6 visitors, including women, injured, while the rest of the patrons ran for their lives.

The Info Roadblock Jpj/polis Facebook post added that the surrounding IOI Boulevard areas were cordoned off soon after by the authorities who arrived at the scene to aid investigations. Initial reports did not reveal the motives behind the attack, but confirmed that nobody was killed in the early morning blast.

Meanwhile, The Star quoted Selangor deputy CPO Deputy Comm Datuk Abd Rahim Jaafar as saying that the police are investigating whether the attack was fuelled by business rivalry, vengeance, or if the suspects were targeting specific individuals at the nightspot.

He added that it was not an act of terror and that the case is currently being investigated as attempted murder.

According to MMO, citing a Movida staff, there were more than 20 patrons at the outlet during the incident. Out of the 20 patrons 8 were injured. “4 men and 4 women were injured, including a female Chinese national, from the explosion,” Selangor deputy CPO Deputy Comm Datuk Abd Rahim Jaafar told reporters at the scene.

The blast was believed to have been caused by a hand grenade, as investigators found the grenade’s safety lever at the explosion site while the safety pin was discovered along the main road facing Movida.

The police has confirmed that the recent grenade incident in Movida IOI Boulevard, Puchong on 28th June was the first ever successful IS (Islamic State) attack in Malaysia. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said that the police have arrested a total of 15 suspects from 28th June to 1st July.

“We managed to apprehend 2 individuals involved in the throwing of mini hand-grenades at Movida on the night of the incident. We were able to arrest the 2 of them and they are still detained,” he told MMO.

He also added that the police are searching for another 2 suspects that were believed to be involved in the attack.

Apparently, the suspects received orders from Muhamad Wanndy Mohamad Jedi, a Malaysian IS member in Syria. Wanndy ordered them to attack senior leaders of the Malaysian government, police, and judges because they are “blocking their (IS) activities”.

According to NST, Malaysian IS member Muhamad Wanndy Mohamad Jedi, who is currently located in Syria, warned of bigger attacks to come. He said that the recent bombing incident in Movida, Puchong was just a small-scale attack to warn the government to stop its crackdown against IS. He added that a larger-scale attack might be imminent if the authorities continue to use the Security Offences.

“If the Malaysian government continues with their arrogant actions and punish Sosma (Security Offences Act 2012) detainees (IS members) as they wish, it is possible that we will opt to use SVBIED (suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive device),” Wanndy told NST via a social media website.

However, experts believe members of the terror group in Malaysia do not have enough resources.

In regards to why Movida was targeted, Wanndy said, “Movida was a place of sin that had been frequented by Muslim youngs ters. That is why we launched a small-scale attack to warn Muslims so that they stop committing sins and return to the right path of Allah”.

Sources: Info Roadblock Jpj/polis, F a c e b o o k News 新闻最前线.

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#EXO: Lay To Star Alongside Jackie Chan In New Chinese Film #KungFuYoga

Since the group’s debut, Lay, the talented Chinese member from EXO has proved to us time and time again that he is one of the best dancers in the group. His singing is not something to be overlooked as well.

Now, he will have another interesting trait to add to his already impressive resume.

According to Soompi, citing Chinese news outlet Sina, Lay has been cast in an upcoming film called “Kung Fu Yoga”. He will star alongside global action star Jackie Chan.

As the title suggests, the movie will centre on Chinese martial arts and Indian yoga. The China-India co-production film is due to be released next year and the filming crew has already left for Dubai earlier this month.

The crew will then proceed to other filming locations including Korea, China, and Spain.

This is the 2nd film that Lay will be starring in as he was cast for “Oh My God”, an upcomiing romantic sci-fi movie directed, produced and starred by famed Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi.

Meanwhile, Lay along with the rest of EXO members will be holding their highly anticipated domestic dome concert on 10th October 2015 (Saturday) in Korea.


TIME Has Named Their 2017 ‘Person Of The Year’: The Silence Breakers

TIME magazine has named their 2017 Person of the Year, and it’s the ‘Silence Breakers’.

The ‘Silence Breakers’ are a group of individuals who shared their stories of sexual abuse online, spurring the hashtag #metoo. The cover of the magazine features some of the women who have come forward to share their stories with the world, like American sweetheart Taylor Swift, actress Ashley Judd, former Uber engineer Susan Fowler, activist Adama Iwu, and strawberry picker Isabel Pascual.

“The women and men who have broken their silence span all races, all income classes, all occupations and virtually all corners of the globe,” TIME explained on its site.

“For giving voice to open secrets, for moving whisper networks onto social networks, for pushing us all to stop accepting the unacceptable, the ‘Silence Breakers’ are the 2017 Person of the Year.” it added.

Aside from the Silence Breakers, TIME also named United States’ President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping as the second and third most influential people.


“Youth With You 3” Denies Debut Of NINEVER After Cancelling Finale

This year’s “Youth With You 3” (青春有你3) has been a hot mess – from cheating scandals to the violation of law, the reality competition is probably ranked one of the most controversial show in recent years.

The finale was supposed to take place last weekend, but as it wasn’t meant to be, the powers that be have decided to cancel “Youth With You 3” altogether. That being said, there won’t be any winners this year.

“Youth With You 3” first brought together 119 trainees (not just from China) but from all around the world. The goal was to form a 9-member boy group with the help of global viewers’ votes and superstar mentor (Li Yuchun, Li Ronghao, Will Pan and BLACKPINK’s Lisa).

Over the weekend, there were rumours circulating online that “Youth With You 3” had already announced the final line up to the trainees and staff members. Apparently, former trainee Cao Yuxue had leaked the name of the boy group – NINEVER – and along with it, the alleged 9 members. They are:

1. Luo Yizhou
2. JOJO (Tang Jiuzhou)
3. Lian Huaiwei
4. Neil (Liu Guanyou)
5. Jerome.D (Deng Xiaoci)
6. Kachine (Sun Yinghao)
7. Jun Liu (who hails from Seremban, Malaysia)
8. Duan Xingxing
9. Sun Yihang

It didn’t take long before the team behind “Youth With You 3” issued a statement to debunk the rumours. “At the moment, the team has decided to terminate recording the show and cancel the finale. No further news have been announced so far. Therefore, news concerning about a debut group from an official Weibo are false.”

Several reports claim that the remaining trainees have already left the filming location at Dachang. Following this sensitive period, some even suggest that there won’t be any idol survival shows in the next 3 years or so.

Needless to say, it’s the trainees who have received the short end of the stick. Many have dedicated blood, sweat, and tears, during the past few months, only to have their hopes and dreams smashed into pieces.

Hopefully these boys will continue to work hard and gain the support of more dedicated fans.

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Alyson’s Happy Family Of Four

The sweet “Lily Bud” from comedy TV series “How I Met Your Mother” is a new Mommy for the second time around!

Just today, Alyson Hannigan’s rep confirmed that Alyson has given birth to baby daughter Keeva Jane Denisof. Well, her rep and good ol’ Instagram too:

38-year-old Alyson and her husband, 46-year-old Alexis Denisof were already parents to three-year-old cutie Satyana. Back in 2010, the actress said of her motherhood, “It has changed me in every way because my life is so much greater. It filled a void I never knew was there – it’s the most amazing experience of my life. I just feel so blessed to get to be on this journey, to be a mommy. Satyana is just the greatest baby.”

Aww. Now that Keeva has joined their family, we’re pretty sure the proud parents are going to have their hands full – being perfect parents and all.

For more timely updates on Alyson’s latest life journey, follow her on her Twitter account.


#KungFuPanda3: Kate Hudson Replaces Rebel Wilson As Mei Mei

An unexpected change has been made to DreamWorks’ Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 3“.

Rebel Wilson was originally slated to voice a new character named Mei Mei, a female ribbon-dancing panda who is romantically obsessed with Jack Black‘s character, Po.

However, the “Pitch Perfect” star has now been replaced by Kate Hudson, the award-winning actress who is best known for her role as Penny Lane in 2000’s “Almost Famous”.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hudson stepped in to replace Wilson, who left after production schedule was extended. Insiders told THR that Wilson was forced to bow out due to schedule conflicts. This seems a little odd as voice recording for animated film is normally done far in advance.

Now, with Hudson stepping in as replacement, Wilson’s previously completed scenes will need to be re-animated to reflect Hudson’s take on the character. Of course, as compared to live-action films, the switch is slightly easier as it doesn’t require much reshoots.

However, it still requires new recording sessions and altering animation to fit Hudson’s performance.

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Hudson’s character is described to be a wannabe ribbon dancer who is “overeager” and “amorous”. She is also the first female panda that Po will meet in the “Kung Fu Panda” series. Beside Mei Mei, Po will also reunite with long-lost panda father, Li (voiced by “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston), and discover a secret panda village that he never knew existed.

The original cast members from the previous “Kung Fu Panda” films will return to voice their respective roles. Dustin Hoffman will voice warrior trainer Master Shifu while James Hong will voice Mr. Ping, Po’s adoptive father who owns a noodle shop. Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, and Lucy Liu will also return to voice the “Furious Five” kung fu warriors. Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons will the film’s supernatural villain, Kai.

“Kung Fu Panda 3″ is currently due to be released on 29th January 2016. It will be released in Malaysia on 17th March 2016.

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

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Hype’s Now Playing: Hyolyn x Zico x Paloalto – Dark Panda

Paloalto, one of Korea’s most respectable hip hop artistes, teamed up with SISTAR‘s Hyolyn and Block B‘s Zico to showcase their musical talents in “Dark Panda”, their new collaborative track.

Along with a music video, the song, which was highly anticipated by fans, was released yesterday (26th August).

Produced by Paloalto & coke jazz, “Dark Panda” is a unique track that is deep and profound. It was revealed that all 3 artistes combined their musical talents to discuss the darkness and lightness of a human, a topic which is not easily conveyed by many.

The dreamy feeling of the song also permeates the music video, which was filmed by Vishop. Hyolyn’s sensual vocals certainly helped to create a mysterious vibe to the song and the music video too.

Regarding the collaborative track, Hyolyn ’s agency Starship Entertainment commented:

It’s an autobiographical song for everyone having had to become stronger after going through hardships and adversity. We hope you can feel the hopeful message that the 3 artistEs are delivering.

Check out the music video for “Dark Panda” below:

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