The “AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge Malaysia” Is Back!

AXN has once again partnered with AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad to present to you the second installment of the “AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge Malaysia”. The first one saw more than 1,400 Malaysians across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor test their physical and mental limits – this one would be just as challenging.

At the launch yesterday, Mr. Jack Lim (Vice President of Advertising Sales and Marketing, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television) said, “Following the overwhelming success of the first AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge last year, we are pleased to tie up again with AXA AFFIN to bring the AXN Big Challenge back to Malaysia! We take pride in being able to bring the thrill to Malaysian viewers beyond what they see on TV with high-adrenaline series such as Wipeout, The Amazing Race, and the upcoming premiere of the most exciting new show of the fall, Last Resort in October.”

Bringing physically and mentally challenging activities to a whole new level for the contestants,  there will be open challenges for both males and females. The contenders will battle within their own gender groups to be one of the top three in each state.

The top three winners for both the male and female category will then br crowned from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor. But of course, it’s not all for nothing.

A total of RM84,000 worth of cash prizes are up for grabs:

Malaysian adults aged 18 years old and above are invited to register here for the Qualifying Round before the respective deadline of each state.

If you miss the online registration, don’t fret! You may still be eligible for the contest if you register and pass the Qualifying Round at the respective venues on these event days:

You game? For more information, visit their official website.


#EXO: Insider Hints Possible Departure Of #Lay & #Tao, Explains Airport Incident

Following Luhan’s lawsuit against SM Entertainment, an insider has revealed that the remaining Chinese members of EXO-M, Tao and Lay will be leaving the group once they’ve found a new Chinese entertainment agency to sign with.

Lao Gao (Luhan’s friend) and Wang Meng Qiu are Luhan’s supports in China, they have helped Luhan to get in touch with several Chinese entertainment agencies. For now, Luhan has found a new entertainment agency and manager for himself (not the same company as Kris/Wu Yifan and Hangeng), and everything will be running smoothly. On top of that, it is true that Luhan was spotted playing football at a football field in Beijing a few days ago. Good luck Luhan! P.S: The next person to terminate the contract is Zhang Yixing/Lay and they are in talks about the contract. Only Tao has not found anyone to sign a contract with.

It seems like the rumour about Luhan leaving the group started since August as a famous insider on Weibo revealed that some people especially Luhan’s fansites already knew about his contract termination.

The insider revealed that the team is already working reducing the negative impact on Luhan by working with Sina:

Since the first round of the event of Luhan’s contract termination, the unnecessary public discussion has transformed into a discussion to deal with negative opinions. About the account hacking and popularity on Weibo, the team has used Sina to control the amount of reposts, comments, and even posted a few similar posts to create the current situation. The team took advantage of their relations with Chinese media to create the false crisis on their popularity and responses that came in prematurely. Sina that reported the exclusive news is extremely shameless for not being considerate about the consequences too.

While it’s not verified, a Reddit thread has emerged on October 3rd, stating that Luhan is willing to pay the penalty fee to terminate his court.

The Reddit post stated that the source originated from a Baidu post, which started the rumour. The original post was translated by “Chickenfan“:

He still wants to terminate his contract with dumbass (SM’s CEO – Kim Young Min), he rather pay the penalty fee but will not go to court. Perhaps this is too naive because dumbass will never let him get off that easy, he’s still fighting for Luhan to come back, with the promise of making proper changes to his contract and let him participate in 1018 Shanghai SMT

It doesn’t matter what dumbass does, it will not change the end result. There’s no way he’s going back. At this point, contract termination is a sure thing. He (Luhan) just doesn’t want to get ugly, so he rather just pay the penalty and get out, he’s pretty rich.

His condition has been terrible recently, especially in the past few days. Vomiting, facial bloating, eyes are swollen, excessive tearing, passing out. He hasn’t been able to eat any food since a few days ago. The doctors say he also has migraine.

Luhan gave dumbass until the 8th. If dumbass still does not address the issue publicly, Luhan will.

His mother has been by his side every day, she’s in pain seeing her son like this. But with good rest, Luhan is expected to recover in about two weeks.

Luhan is very well connected. You shall see next month. (I think OP is saying Luhan will not have trouble finding work after he leaves SM)

The source also stated that Luhan has already given a deadline for SM to make their decision and said he will reveal it himself if the company does not announce it by 9th October.

It seems like SM Entertainment is trying to sign a new contract with Luhan as the company stated in their official statement that they are still in the middle of negotiations.

Clearly, Luhan’s negotiations with SM Entertainment fell through because on October 6th, the insider revealed that someone (indicating the media outlet or Luhan himsef) will be breaking the news about Luhan’s contract termination earlier than expected.

The insider is the same insider who has previously hinted, predicted, and revealed all the scandals in both Chinese and Korean entertainment industry.

Lay & Luhan have earlier collaborated on this. They might be signing on with the same Chinese entertainment agency, even without the help from Lao Gao (Luhan’s friend) and Lay’s mother. They do it for the money. Tao’s family is richer than other Chinese members, so it doesn’t matter where he will go, the naive one always has more money.

As shown in the Weibo post, the insider speculated that Lay will be the next member to leave the group as he stated that both Lay and Luhan have already planned to sign a contract with another Chinese entertainment agency.

Although Lay did not mention anything about his future plans, he has so far shown his support for Luhan’s decision on a Weibo post. He also hoped to perform with him again as he stated that he would want to “stand on stage together” if there’s a chance.

EXO’s airport incident put their blame on Luhan and Tao but my source has told me that different tactics have been used to reduce the impact on Luhan’s image and so, the news only affected Tao (he brought it upon himself). When the whole EXO was being scold, no one ever talked about Luhan alone, I think Luhan will be back (to Beijing) soon, to give him a better environment. If his fans continue to do this every day, Luhan will “die” quicker (he’s trying to say he will eventually get the negative impact too). Don’t believe me, just wait for it.

As for Tao, the insider revealed that the member has unfortunately become the victim of the whole incident as all the hatreds were directed towards Tao after the airport incident.

Earlier in August, Tao and his managers were criticised for hitting the security guards at Nanjing Airport before going to perform for Nanjing Youth Olympic event. To reduce the damage done on Luhan, the insider stated that Tao has become Luhan’s shield.

When asked about which company will Tao go to if he terminates his contract, the insider said that he will sign on with the strongest Chinese entertainment agency. However, there’s no mention of forming a new group with the rest of the Chinese members and the insider revealed that former member Kris still has a bright future even though he has not signed on with Hwai Brothers.

Take this with a grain of salt but what do you think of the insider’s scoops? Do you think what he said is true?

(Source: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / Featured image)

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AirAsia’s Year-End Sale Starts From RM39 Onwards

Did you missed out on last month’s free seats from AirAsia? Don’t worry, we’ve got the next best thing for you.

There’s only 3 months left in 2017 (can you believe it?!) and AirAsia would like to help you out with your getaways with their year-end grand sale. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and start booking the flight tickets to your favourite destinations.

The year-end promo is only valid for 2 weeks, starting from today (Monday, 2nd October) till 15th October. In addition, it’s also for immediate travels from now up to 31st March 2018. The low-fare deals are as low as RM39 for destinations travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Sihanoukville, Luang Prabang, Pattaya, Shantou, Kalibo (Boracay), or Visakhapatnam.

Aside from the aforementioned, the budget carrier also offers promo flights to Perth, Taipei, Shanghai, and 120 more destinations in Asia, New Zealand, the Middle East, as well as the United States.

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


The Reason Captain America Passed The Mantle To Sam Wilson Instead Of Bucky Barnes

Even though Steve Rogers didn’t meet a tragic ending in “Avengers: Endgame”, it was quite obvious towards the end that his superhero days were behind him.

Although many were stoked that the Captain America mantel was passed on to Falcon, others were also hoping that the Winter Soldier would be the next to carry the title.

As comic book fans would know, both Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson have taken up the shield at various points in the story. It could have easily gone either way in “Avengers: Endgame”, so why did the Russo brothers choose Sam over Bucky then?

“Cap and Bucky are brothers but you know what’s interesting about them is they’re very different people and I think that Bucky always has the ability to have his mind corrupted, it can always be taken over by someone else. That hasn’t been resolved for him and Sam has his free will and I think that Sam also had a similar ethic as Cap as far as service goes in the military,” the filmmakers explained.

They added, “Sam still retains that spirit of service to the community and he lives in that circle very clearly in the movies. Comic books and movies are very different and our interpretation of the characters if you’ve been following the movies are very different from what the books are so as it stands in these films, Bucky is still a damaged character who I think feels like he doesn’t want the shield and I think that ultimately Sam is a character with free will who is the closest in morality to what Cap was and Cap believes he deserves it.”

There’s a good chance we’ll get to see Sam as the next Captain America in Disney Plus’ “Falcon and Winter Soldier” TV series.


Rev’d Up Malaysians, FTW!

Revive Isotonic’s one-of-a-kind Rev Cup contest returns this year with a new twist, bigger prizes and five themes that promise to take creativity and ingenuity to new levels, including one that involves crime-fighting, high-flying caped crusaders!

“Rev Cup 2012: Amp Your Pix” is the follow-up to 2011’s successful “Rev-Cup Battle of the States” contest and shares a similar format, where participants upload photos based on contest themes found on Revive Isotonic’s Facebook page. Each photo is judged and given points, with five winners determined by the number of points collected throughout the duration of each theme.

There’s a new twist to the contest, however. Participants can add points to their photos by snapping up Revive Isotonic bottles that contain codes on the underside of their caps. These bottles are found in retail stores nationwide, but some hunting is required as not all bottles come with the special “Rev Up Cap” code. Once these bottles are in hand, simply key in the codes into a designated Facebook application when uploading photos and extra points are gained immediately!

This year’s contest, which sees its total prize money increased to RM65,000 from RM56,000, also boasts five new weekly themes. The first, “Supahero“, requires participants to dress as superheroes using common items such as gloves, a blanket and a hose. Each week, the participant with the most points for each theme wins a cool RM2,000.

The other four themes will be revealed as the contest progresses. The “Best Photo” from each theme also wins RM5,000 at the close of the contest and the entry that accumulates the most points during the overall competition wins the Grand Prize of RM10,000. Winners of four other categories:

..will also be presented with RM5,000 each at the Grand Finale.

To add a charitable touch to Amp Your Pix, four radio stations – ERA, My.Fm, Hitz.Fm, and THR Raaga will participate in “Battle of the Stations“, where each station submits photos and a video to garner votes and win RM5,000. Permanis will donate the sum to the charity of the winning radio station’s choosing as part of the company’s CSR initiatives.

“We’ve had a very strong demand from consumers for yet another Rev Cup contest after last year’s edition, and as always, we’re giving our consumers what they want. We’re expecting more entries and a whole lot more creativity and imagination to be on show this year, so participants will have to bring their ‘A’ game to the contest to win”, said Hemalatha Ragavan (Group Marketing Vice President of Permanis Sdn Bhd).

On the 6th July 2012 (Friday), Rev Cup 2012: Amp Your Pix comes to a conclusion at the Grand Finale. Slated to be held at Neverland in Kuala Lumpur, the party will see to it that one lucky Grand Prize winner walks away with RM10,000 whilst nine other participants take home RM5,000 each and five others, RM2,000 each for coming out tops in their respective themes and categories.

For more information on Rev Cup 2012: Amp Your Pix, visit their Facebook page.

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#WinterGarden: Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition To Make Its Way To Kuala Lumpur

Art may not be our forte, but The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) is definitely trying to help Malaysians to learn more about the beauty of art.

In recent years, the JFKL has had a series of events that inspire people to engage with the new values and virtues through arts. From Japanese Film Festival to Dance Dance Asia to “Making Space: We Are Where We Aren’t” exhibition, JFKL helped promote a better bilateral understanding between Malaysia and Japan.

In response to growing global interest in Japanese pop culture, the Japan Foundation commissioned art critic Midori Matsui to curate an exhibition. Titled “Winter Garden: The Exploration of Micropop Imagination in Contemporary Japanese Art”, the travelling exhibition will make its Kuala Lumpur debut at the University of Malaya Art Gallery from 4th – 22nd June.

The exhibition, which will feature works by some of Japan’s leading contemporary artists, already had a successful run in Penang earlier in April. It focuses on reality as a product of “micropop imagination”.

Matsui coined the term “Micropop” to describe the unique worldview of 14 young Japanese artists who rearrange fragments of information and knowledge to suggest fresh ways of perceiving the outmoded and banal. The 35 illustrations and installations on display promise to involve spectators in new games and situations that encourage flexible communication and spontaneous actions.

“Winter Garden” allows local art aficionados to discover prominent trends permeating contemporary art in Japan, the biggest of which deals with ephemerality. Lyota Yagi’s “VINYL”, comprising a toy gramophone and a 45s record made entirely of ice, is the most direct example of this. Removed from the silicon casings that imprint classics like “Clair de Lune” and “Moon River”, the frozen discs have a limited time before their sound melts away on the turntable into white noise, never to be heard again.

The theme of impermanence is once again manifest in Taro Izumi’s “Curos Cave”. The video sees the Nara native perform live drawings on a television monitor. As the images change, he erases his attempts and starts new ones, giving an abstract quality to the mess created on-screen.

Izumi shares billing with revolutionary artists Chim↑Pom, who documented themselves lighting fires in the form of words and pictures. Known for their provocative and avant-garde projects, the 6-member outfit was crowned the overall winner at the Prudential Eye Awards for Contemporary Asian Art earlier this year, walking away with the rights to exhibit at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London.

Koki Tanaka, who has participated in the Venice Biennale, was recently honoured as “Artist of the Year” by Deutsche Bank. The LA-based installation artist contributes 3 videos from his oeuvre, which has drawn much critical praise for presenting an inventive approach towards community-making.

Manga culture is also well-represented by Mahomi Kunikata, Makiko Kudo and Aya Takano. Japanese comics are clear inspirations for their works, especially those of Kunikata. A former student of the famed pop artist, Takashi Murakami, she adopts the genre’s conventions to explore and communicate issues of abandonment, masochism, and depression.

Other participating artists of the exhibition include Ryoko Aoki, Masaya Chiba, Masanori Handa, Tam Ochiai, Hiroe Saeki, Hiroshi Sugito, and Keisuke Yamamoto.

“Winter Garden” started its tour at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art in 2009. Since then, it has been held internationally in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific. It will continue to do so till 2020.

For more information about the exhibition, visit Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur’s official website or call them at 03 2284 6228.


Yuna Makes Directorial Debut For Hani & Zue’s “Alone” Music Video

From singing and songwriting to directing, Malaysian songstress Yuna can add another skill to her portfolio as she has now gotten behind the camera for the 1st time.

The Kedah-born singer has recently stepped into the director’s chair, helping singer-songwriter duo Hani & Zue to direct the music video of their 1st ever English single, “Alone”.

ALONE – @haniandzue music video is out! everyone go watch it we had so much fun shooting the mv and I loooove this song! Thank you Hani & Zue for letting me create this visual for the world! i love you girls and so proud of you🙏🏽❤https://t.co/QaZ4uev9fA

“I had the pleasure of directing this music video for 2 lovely girls from Kuala Lumpur Hani & Zue. I remember the 1st time I saw them perform, my heart was bursting with pride! Please listen to their latest single, ‘Alone’!” Yuna wrote on her Twitter.

Signed under Yuna Room Records, Hani (Hanisah Hasan) and Zue (Zuliana Eusoff) have known each other since the age of the 13 and have been performing together since their school days.

Some behind-the-scenes photos from our shoot. Now i’m behind the camera, my first time directing!❤ #alonehaniandzuehttps://t.co/QaZ4uev9fA pic.twitter.com/VpzcPGRSyf

The hijabi duo signed to Yuna’s music label last year and has so far released 4 singles under their name; 3 Malay tracks (“Dan Kali Ini”, “Warna Warni Raya”, “Mulut Tempayan”) and 1 English track.

Seeing the vibrant music video, you can definitely feel Yuna’s aesthetic vibe there, from the angle to the outfit, style and location surrounding. Based on Yuna’s IG stories, the video shooting started back in August.

The music video features beautiful plains, deserts, and a place that looks like a bridge, but according to some fans, the video was actually shot at Klebang, Melaka.

What do you think of Yuna’s 1st time directing? Should she direct more music videos?

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#Singer2017: Meet Chinese TV Sensation Dimash Kudaibergenov

Dimash Kudaibergenov is no ordinary 22-year-old. He is the latest sensation of Chinese TV singing competition “Singer 2017” (歌手2017), a rebranded version of “I Am A Singer” (我是歌手).

The Kazakh singer’s insanely amazing vocals wowed the show’s audience since the first round, which he won with his rendition of French singer Daniel Balavoine’s “S.O.S. D’un Terrien En Détresse”.

While Dimash was the winner of the 2015 Slavianski Bazaar Music Festival in Vitebsk, he was a relatively unknown singer prior to his participation in the talent programme. According to his Wikipedia page, he has released 6 singles so far, including “Dadidau” which he used in one of the show’s performances.

His musical and singing ability was reportedly spotted early by his parents. When he was 5 years old, he was enrolled into a local children’s music school.

A post shared by Dimash Qudaibergen (@kudaibergenov.dimash)

Known for his unique falsetto, boyish charm, and K-Pop star-ish appearance, the Aktobe-born artiste gained immense fame after he performed Russian singer Vitas’ (real name: Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachov) hit song, “Opera #2”.

“Vitas is incredible. Pretty amazing cover though. Not many people out there can do Vitas justice,” commented one netizen on YouTube.

To date, Dimash has performed 8 songs on the show. This includes Lara Fabian’s “Adagio”, Queen’s “The Show Must Go On”, and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”. Moreover, his music partner is Chinese singer Aray Aydarhan (阿來·阿依達爾汗或稱阿來).

Here’s the song that made him China’s latest sensation:

“Singer 2017” is a 6-round TV contest where professional singers compete with each other. This season, Dimash goes up against veteran singers such as Sandy Lam (林忆莲), Jam Hsiao’s (蕭敬騰) band Lion (狮子合唱团), and Jason Zhang (张杰).

The final round is set to air on 15th April.

For more updates on Dimash, hit up his Instagram and Weibo.

Sources: Radio Free Europe, inform.kz, Wikipedia (1), (2)/ Featured image: Weibo.


#EXO Breaks Down In Tears On “Happy Camp”

We’ve seen them express their disappointment on Instagram (which a great majority of fans still believe that the posts were made by managers) but we’ve never actually heard or seen them speak up about the Kris drama. That’s about to change.

In next week’s episode of “Happy Camp”, the remaining 11 EXO members will reveal more than any ordinary EXO fan can ask for. From bonding over games to giving a tour of their dorm, the members prove that despite the recent hardships e.g. Kris, Baekhyun and Taeyeon, they’re shouldering on. At least from the preview video, their teamwork and above all, friendship, seems stronger than ever.

There’s also footage of the “Happy Camp” host opening up a discussion regarding Kris’ lawsuit. To which the members are seen being on the verge of tears. The small clip showed that EXO fans can expect some personal interviews as well as Lay sharing his thoughts on the matter (on stage) by commenting, “When you have all these people together, of course there will be problems. But you just have to endure it a bit and it will pass. We’re a team, right?”

This edition of “Happy Camp” is EXO’s third time promoting on the variety show but it’s the first without Kris, who was the group’s leader for their Chinese sub-unit, EXO-M. The episode will air on 5th July. Best you prepare some Kleenex for this!

Meanwhile, estranged EXO member Kris Wu Yi Fan is currently shooting a romantic film entitled, “Somewhere Only We Know” in Prague, Czech Republic. The Chinese film, directed by Xu Jing Lei, is slated for a Valentine’s Day 2015 release. See the recently released images of the cast here

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Liam Payne To Collaborate With Rita Ora For ‘Fifty Shades Freed’?

Former One Direction star Liam Payne yesterday teased fans with a photo of himself with British diva Rita Ora on Instagram.

The photo, that has since garnered over 800,000 likes and sparked numerous headlines, was posted with the caption “#FiftyShadesFreed”. ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ is the third instalment to the erotic ‘Fifty Shades’ trilogy – after ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ and ‘Fifty Shades Darker’.

The photo has sparked rumours that both Liam Payne and Rita Ora will be collaborating on a duet for the upcoming movie which is set to hit theatres in February 2018. The two were spotted working together in the studio since November, even though it was unclear as to what they were working on.

Now that we (kinda) know what’s it about, we can’t wait to hear the product of these two British sensations!

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#TreatYoSelf: Here Are The 11 Long Weekends For Malaysia In 2018

It’s becoming a tradition now for us to inform our readers/followers of the long weekends in the coming year (we did the same for 2016 as well as 2017).

Because who doesn’t love long weekends, right? ;)

For the rest of 2017, there are only a few more long weekends in the coming months:

Let’s not forget the public holidays which fall on the mid-week, which can be easily “expanded” into a long weekend if you time your leave right:

*Dates shown are only preliminary and could be subject to change.

So here’s a treat for those of you who are still trying to recover from the long Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri break! There will be a total of 11 long weekends in 2018 for most Malaysians, if you know how to properly use your annual leave coupled with the official public holidays.

To recap, the 11 long weekends, in conjunction with the national public holidays coupled with the usage of annual leave are:

Again, some of the above dates are subject to change e.g. Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri, Awal Muharram, Deepavali. But it’s good to know that we have options!

For ideas on where to go over any of the above long weekends, check these out:

Sources: Golden Destinations, jalanow / Featured image: alexfinds.com.


Hype’s Movie Review: A Million Ways To Die in The West (& Die Laughing)

Compared to 2012’s “Ted”, Seth MacFarlane’s “A Million Ways to Die in the West” seems like child’s play. But as with all Seth MacFarlane’s movies, you’d really need to be a fan to get it and love it.

Famed for being an oddity, Seth MacFarlane takes the “wild, wild, west” idea for this comedy flick (set in an era that we can’t possibly relate to) and turns it into a familiar time with a modern dialect. Oh, and humourous, too. Of course, his humour largely revolves around farts, sex, crap (as in manure), and a little violence.

It’s not something everyone can stomach so if you’re not ready to watch Neil Patrick Harris have explosive diarrhoea into a hat, you shouldn’t even bother going for the movie.

What’s worth watching though is, two words, Charlize Theron. It’s not every day that we get to see her in an old west comedy that comes complete with the set, costumes, and locations. Heck, it’s not every day that we get to see her in a comedy, even. Let’s not forget that there’s also Sarah Silverman, who plays a hooker who doesn’t believe in premarital sex with her fiancée.

We repeat, a hooker. Who doesn’t believe in premarital sex. Yup. Also, we love Amanda Seyfried for her beautiful big eyes and her charm but her role didn’t really do her acting skills any justice. If anything, her appearance in the movie just made us feel like we’re back in the days of “Mean Girls”.

Why we think you should watch “A Million Ways to Die in the West”? It’s visually very impressive. And the gags will keep coming albeit predictable. But hey, who can fault the trademark Seth MacFarlane humour, right? One thing though, you’d have a hard time trying to detach yourself away from the image of “Ted” whenever Seth MacFarlane speaks in the movie. True story!

What you can expect? Oh, only about a million ways to die laughing.

Protip: Keep a lookout for some special guest appearances in the flick. Not to give too much away but there’s a certain time traveling car in there. Just saying!

“A Million Ways to Die in the West” will be released in cinemas nationwide on 12th June. That’s tomorrow! Hit up GSC or TGV to purchase your tickets.

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

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Berjaya Times Sq’s Grand Musical Staircase Preview!

Leave it to Berjaya Times Square to make walking up a flight of stairs a whole lot more fun. In the past years, the mall had been researching for ways to accommodate the growing traffic between the ground floor and lower ground floor. And what better way to accommodate shoppers than to install a musically fun access way?

After weeks of working on the concept, the management decided on a grand structure that will make walking up a flight of stairs as delightful as humming your favourite tune. Constructed in a little more than 13 weeks at the cost of RM 1.5 million, Berjaya Times Square’s latest “attraction” was conceptualized with an architecture marvel in mind.

Vibrantly lit in dancing LED sound graphs, the Grand Musical Staircase is designed to resemble a classical piano keyboard right down to its actual chords. Though, do not be fooled by its presentation as apart from the piano, there are harp, percussions, and flute notes embedded to give the Grand Musical Staircase four different sounds.

Amidst the grandeur of its design and state-of-the-art technology, the landing area of the staircase on the lower ground concourse is installed with liquid panels that produce ripples with every footstep.

It’s also dotted with fibre optic lights and zen-like steps which greet you as you ascend or descend from the stairs, giving you an illusion of walking on a sea of stars. We have a feeling that this is going to be a sure win for both young and old!

The Grand Musical Staircase – it’s music with every step.

For more information, visit their official website.


#EXO: K-Pop Group To Release “Lightsaber” For #StarWars Collaboration Project

Whether you’re a fan of K-Pop idol group EXO or beloved space opera “Star Wars“, there is something for both fandoms to look forward to.

Earlier this week, the official Korean “Star Wars” Facebook page posted a photo of a mysterious group of people under the upcoming film logo “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“.

“Star Wars: The Force Awaken” collaboration music video! Awakening the force with top stars! Which idols are posing for “Stars Wars” in the picture?

Though the page kept the identities of stars under wraps, many K-Pop fans are quick to figure out that the said K-Pop stars are EXO.

As some fans pointed out, the white silhouettes in the picture matched the promotional picture for the group’s latest hit single, “Love Me Right“.

According to Korean media outlet Naver, EXO and the “Star Wars” Korea team have previously met during the 20th Busan International Film Festival.

During the film festival, leader Suho has personally visited the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” booth and showed his affection as a fan of “Star Wars”. However, he wasn’t the only member to have shown great interest in the movie.

Earlier in October, member Baekhyun paid a visit to the “Star Wars” headquarter and updated his Instagram with a photo of him and Suho posing next to a hologram of “Star Wars” character C3PO.

As such, in collaboration with the Walt Disney Company Korea, EXO will be releasing a new digital single known as “Lightsaber”.

A collaboration music video will be released as well and the group will doing a “Star-Wars” inspired photoshoot. The song and music video are set to be unveiled soon.

While it’s not verified, “Lightsaber” might be based on the beats from EXO’s pre-debut teaser that featured Kai.

The wait is almost over, EXO and “Star Wars” fans.

EXO’s talent agency SM Entertainment has just dropped a teaser of the group’s upcoming music video for “Lightsaber”, their collaboration project with the Walt Disney Company Korea.

Featuring Sehun, Baekhyun and Kai, the teaser offers us a snippet of their new song and glimpses at the intense-filled music video.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is set to be released on 18th Dec 2015.

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

Sources: KPopStarz, Soompi, Naver, EXO-L USA, AKP.

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Award-winning Travel Blogger Shares Horrible Experience With Malaysia Airlines

Josh Cahill is an award-winning travel blogger and a frequent flyer who runs an airline blog, GoTravelYourWay, which won Best Airline Blog / YouTuber in 2018.

However, on his recent flight with Malaysia Airlines, the blogger claimed that he was bullied by the crew mid-air after he shared the flight’s awful service during his journey from Kuala Lumpur to London.

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Josh who has more than 53k subscribers on YouTube and 20k followers on Instagram has released a video reviewing his experience with the “horror flight”.

In the video, Josh said that he had obtained permission from Malaysia Airlines’ social media team to film in-flight to review the airline, but after he posted the mid-flight Instagram post, things went downhill in the cabin.

On his Instagram post, he described all of the bad services on the plane including “very unfriendly crew”, “broken inflight entertainment” which left him without any entertainment for 13 hours, “dreadful food” and “worst seat” on the plane. Thus, he concludes that it was “the most disappointing flight of the year”.

According to Josh, he believed that someone saw his Instagram post and informed the captain during the flight, and things got worse from there. “They wouldn’t serve me anymore, no water for me, no drinks – I was completely ignored,” he said in his 20-minute video review.

“I’m a paying customer and I didn’t do anything wrong. I just shared my experience as anyone else can do on the internet. The way they deal with criticism is unheard of!” he added.

Josh continued saying that he felt humiliated and uncomfortable during the whole flight as he was treated horribly and almost like a “criminal”. He was also asked to stop filming in the flight even though he initially received permission to do so.

After arriving in London, Josh met the manager of Malaysia Airlines who apologised for the bad services he received on the plane. Later on, he received more “template” apology emails from a few airline employees, including the CEO, who “didn’t seem to care much” about his experience.

“By the end of the day, he (Malaysia Airlines CEO) is still happy as he gets to walk away with my money in his pocket for service that was dreadful… that’s not something I’ve paid for,” he said.

Malaysia Airlines has since offered a full refund but Josh requested for the company to donate it to one of their charities instead.


#SolarEclipse: 16 Amazing Shots From All Over Malaysia

The moon began to move between the Earth and sun at 7:19am (Malaysian time) yesterday. An hour later, a total eclipse became visible to the western parts of the country.

Despite the cloudy skies, locals and commuters who raised their eyes to the sky were able to witness the first contact occurred as the moon sliced of part of the sun. The schoolchildren from SK Convent Bukit Nanas were also given the opportunity to witness this rare phenomenon as part of their science project.

According to The Star, the moon reached its maximum contact at 8:29am, covering about 70% to 90% of the sun in the Klang Valley during the period. Many were armed with their cameras, long-range telescopes, and sunglasses. The partial solar eclipse lasted just over 2 hours until 9.30am.

Pictures and videos have been flooding social media since the spectacular occurrence took place, so we’ve decided to compile various cool shots that were taken all around Malaysia. Just in case you missed out on the real thing.

1. The partial solar eclipse taking place between 8:25am to 8:30am.

3. Federal Territory Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

Saat Matahari Gerhana #gerhanamatahari #solareclipse #malaysia #klang pic.twitter.com/dSF01Chen5

— Syaiful Jaafar (@syaifuljaafar) March 9, 2016

6. Perlis’ State Legislative Assembly Complex

Solar Eclipse in Johor Bharu! pic.twitter.com/JiWb7rqlwk

Just seen a partial solar eclipse over #Ipoh in Malaysia, what a sight. pic.twitter.com/BAuv6e3Mlk

— Sang Tan (@sangtanphoto) March 9, 2016

Solar eclipse in Melaka, Malaysia pic.twitter.com/6zMyc2NYjx

— Mira Summer (@MiraSummer) March 9, 2016

#SolarEclipse Langkawi👍🏼سُبحَانَ الله pic.twitter.com/3xReyVlq93

— Sa Li Na 🇲🇾 (@syahiraruzaimi) March 9, 2016

The next solar eclipse in the country will be on 16th December, 2019.

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Moët & Chandon Cinema Classics 2012

Since 2009, Moët & Chandon has been the exclusive champagne of the Academy Awards/Oscars. Bringing this larger than life association with the allure of the silver screen to Kuala Lumpur, the world’s most loved champagne threw a glamorous soiree, the Moët & Chandon Movie Classics event, themed around the iconic 1961 movie, Breakfast At Tiffany’s.

The guests, a sophisticated mix of well known personalities and socialites such as the “Golden Awards 2010 Most Popular Actress Award” winner Debbie Goh, Ung Yiu Lin of “Shoes Shoes Shoes” and “KLutched”, socialites Sherin Wong and Datin Dian Lee and Miss Universe Malaysia finalists Lu Xanne Boon and Jennifer Goh, personalities Nadia Heng, Aliza Kim, Hannah Lo and Peter Davis were dressed in their interpretation of “Sixties Red-Carpet Glamour”, according to the night’s dresscode.

Little black dresses, pearls and of course Moët & Chandon champagne provided the perfect backdrop for the glamorous guests before they were ushered to their seats in GSC’s Gold Class Hall for the private screening by male butlers.

At the Gold Class Lounge, guests were also given the opportunity to have their Red-Carpet moment – their signature on a bottle of Moët & Chandon Balthazar, a tradition carried out at the Oscars, the Golden Globe Awards, major film premieres and numerous international film festivals. A Moët & Chandon display, similar to the window display found in the opening credits of Breakfast At Tiffany’s, generated much excitement from guests as they were given a photo each as a keepsake as host of the night.

In the cinema hall, guests were treated to a “Service Ritual” performed by butlers, which led to an elegant serving of Moët & Chandon champagne, to the delight of the audience before the film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s began.

Once the lights went up, Will Quah led the chic and merry guests to Bianco at Vertigo for an after-party, which was transformed into a glittering gold and white space, setting the stage for a rousing rendition of “Hey Big Spender”.

As the music to the finale number started, Mathieu Duchemin, Managing Director of Moët Hennessy Malaysia ended the evening with a Celebratory Ritual – popping the cork from a magnum of Moët & Chandon.

As a champagne shower of confetti gently made its way down to the dancefloor,  guests knew that they had experienced something truly extraordinary – the Moët & Chandon Cinema Classics 2012 Event.


From A Family-Themed Concert To A Pop-Up Lounge: Fun Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week!

A new week has begun, which means new and exciting activities and events are lined up for you to treat yourself with. There’s no excuse not to have fun this week!

From a pop-up market to a shopping mall’s 16th anniversary celebration, this week is shaping up to be a good one. Mark your calendars!

Visitors will be greeted by a modern bistro, decked in shades of 1664’s iconic blue, upon entering this pop-up lounge. Here, you can chill out at their contemporary dining hall, featuring a miniature Eiffel Tower. Their beautiful bar and deli area and cosy Blue Lounge are also worth checking out.

A lounge is never complete without delicacies. Indulge yourself with epicurean delights with a twist, a spread of gourmet bites concocted by food virtuosos and the brand’s signature drinks. And on Saturdays, you can enjoy all these while chilling to the tunes of artists. Oh, and did we mention that a complimentary drink will welcome you? Doesn’t this sound like a great weekend getaway with some friends?

One of the most recommended brands for sensitive skin, Cetaphil will be launching a new line of products that help achieve visibly bright, healthy, and radiant skin. Discover Cetaphil’s Bright Healthy Radiance Power of 7 at their immersive and one-of-a-kind experiential official launch event at Sunway Pyramid throughout the week. Get yourself some free skincare samples and meet some of your favourite local celebrities there! You can find more details about Cetaphil here.

Date: 14th to 18th June 2023 (11am – 12am)

Mark your calendars this weekend for a pop-up market organized by the Malaysia Basketball Association with Gamuda Land 3X3 Basketball Malaysia Tour 2023! This event aims to bring together thousands of passionate basketball fans and athletes. If you’re a fan of basketball, you might want to pay them a visit, as you’ll get the chance to meet some superstar basketball players. A heated basketball match will also be held so you’ll be able to get the full basketball experience! Click here for more information about the event.

Date: 16th to 18th June, 2023 (11am-7pm)

Relive your childhood memories with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) as they will be introducing a family-themed concert. This weekend, serenade your ears with immersive film music from some well-loved family films. Seeking to delight audiences of all ages through iconic and popular scores, you can expect some of the most classic works from the movies. From “Remember Me” to “Hero of Hogwarts” to “A Frozen Fantasy”, there is no age limit when it comes to enjoying music. Get your tickets here.

Location: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC

Don’t know what to gift your parents for Parent’s Day? Don’t worry, we got you! Alloy Kitchen will be holding a Parent’s Day event with free goodies and a variety of activities. You can treat yourself to some good food, attend a hand-painting workshop, and stand a chance to win lavish prizes. At the same time, you might even come across the perfect gift for your parents. Admission is free – all you’ve got to do is RSVP your slot here.

Location: Alloy Kitchen, Metro Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

To celebrate its platform and community of broadcasters across the country, BIGO Live will be hosting the Giant Dino tour to bring together BIGO Live’s online and offline cultures. One of the highlight for this event is the Giant BIGO Dino mascot, which towers at almost 2m tall and 2.5m wide. Along with this, there will be social media and on-site challenges where you can win exclusive prizes and BIGO Live merchandise. So, set some time aside from your busy week to meet this cute dinosaur and some of your favourite BIGO Live broadcasters!

Decorated with iridescent colours inspired by nature, The Gardens Mall will be welcoming their 16th ‘birthday’ this month. Capture beautiful pictures under stunning mall decorations and share them with your friends online. Make time to visit the mall to enter their Social Rewards Contest and win exciting gifts at their Sweet 16 gashapon machine as well! The mall’s Sweet 16 Swag will also be offering various treats for RM16 at selected eateries within a limited time. What are you waiting for? Visit The Gardens Mall today!

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#CallOfDuty: “Black Ops III” Trailer & Release Date Revealed

Yo gamers, it’s time to get back on duty.

American video game publisher Activision and game development Treyarch have officially revealed some major details and debuted the trailer for the upcoming “Call of Duty: Black Ops III”.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops III” will take players into a dark and twisted future where cyborgs and biotechnology have given rise to a new breed of of soldiers. Empowered by Direct Neural Interface (DNI) technology, players will take on the role of the Black Ops soldiers that are mutually dependant, faster and more deadly in a new four-player co-op campaign. Plus, a few new kill-streaks will further define the multiplayer experience.

Besides that, the game is also loaded with new multiplayer features which includes allowing the players to move fluidly through various environments and maintain constant control of their weapon with the new momentum-based, chained movement system.

In addition to that, gamers will also be able to create unique weapon variants with the new weapon customise system.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops III” will also be introducing the new specialist system. The system will allow players to pick and rank up nine elite Black Ops soldiers – each with their different characteristics including the unique look, personality, background, and destructive weapons and abilities.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be Black Ops without Treyarch’s signature Zombies. As off now, the zombies of “Call of Duty: Black Ops III” will feature its own story and XP progression system, adding new levels of depth and replayability. More information is said to be released later this year.

As a bonus, Activision and Treyarch have confirmed that players who pre-order the game will be given access to the multiplayer beta. Learn more about it here.

Check out the reveal trailer for “Call of Duty: Black Ops III” below:

Call of Duty: Black Ops III will be officially available on 6th November for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

More information on “Call of Duty” available via its official Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram .


Behind-The-Scenes With The “Boss” Of “Suits”

“Suits” is a TV drama series that revolves around a law firm in New York City. Mike Ross (played by Patrick J. Adams) is a brilliant college dropout but finds himself on the run from a drug deal gone bad. He lands himself a job working with Harvey Specter (played by Gabriel Macht), one of New York City’s best lawyers. But things get into a bit of a sticky situation when suspicions arise about Mike’s lack of qualifications when his past (in the form of his ex-best friend, Trevor) comes back to haunt him.

The 12-episode first season debuted on 23rd June 2011, with a 90-minute premiere. Because it was so well received, the show was immediately renewed for a second season, consisting of 16 episodes. Today, it is one of US TV’s most engaging series, “Suits” season two is just about to premiere on DIVA Universal (Astro Channel 702) on 7th January 2013 (Monday).

And while you wait to catch the premiere the new season, we got busy with stealing “Suits” creator, writer, and executive producer Aaron Korsh away for a bit to chat about the upcoming season two:

Hi Aaron! Thanks for taking time off your busy schedule to speak with us. Can you talk about how originally you got the idea from the show when it first started?

“Sure. It was around the time of the writers’ strike. It was just ending. I think it was like 2007. And I’d been somewhat of a struggling – I’d been a writer’s assistant, I’d been staffed a few times in the comedy world but I was struggling. It was hard to make it. And my agent suggested to me that I write a show about my time – I worked on Wall Street as an investment banker for about – in New York for about five years.”

So it’s safe to say that you kinda have prior experience to corporate drama? How did that translate into creating “Suits” though?

“He said I was always telling him stories about those times, why don’t I write something about that? Basically just to write a spec pilot to try to get a job. I originally thought it was going to be a half hour, very fun type of thing, almost like Entourage on Wall Street. And when I sat down to write it, it kind of just came out the way it was as an hour long show with more dramatic bent to it than comedic and that’s, you know, that’s kind of what it was. I don’t know if it’s widely known or not but my first boss’s name was Harvey. So that’s where the impetus for the show came from.”

Can you talk about some of the changes this season, especially since now that Hardman’s back?

“I will say that  last season we ended obviously on the cliffhanger with Trevor and it was a challenge to kind of make it, the challenge that we basically had was we didn’t want to run away from it and have at the last second, not say what Mike did or, basically cheat the audience in some way. So we wanted to kind of embrace and take it head on and embrace that challenge. And we thought the way to do that would be to bring in Hardman because all of us wondered like who is this Hardman? We, the writers wondered it. I originally put him in the pilot but the character kind of changed a little bit.”

Ah, yes, we were going to ask you about that..the bringing Hardman into this picture..

“I know the fans wondered who he was and it just seemed like a perfect fit to bring him in and let him be the foil that kind of solved the problem of how to keep Mike in the firm and still have Jessica find out about his secrets. So that was kind of the impetus of bringing Hardman along. And the other thing is I just felt like a lot of shows that I’m a big fan of often do some sort of – bringing in an outside character as a foil and they kind of do a Civil War type thing and it just appealed to me so that’s what we did. Bringing Hardman in allows the different characters to shift their dynamics and test their loyalties to each other and themselves.”

How much of a challenge is it to balance what’s going to happen with Mike amid what could happen to Harvey and Jessica with Hardman in the picture?

“It’s a big challenge. I have to say the writers that are in the room, now and much of the day just do an amazing job of coming up with ideas and things to handle. They always come up with more ideas than it’s possible to fit into a season. So we just try to balance like you say, moving forward in a satisfactory way without going so far and so fast that you don’t still have a place to go. So it’s a big challenge and they generate, the lion’s shares of the ideas come from them. And then I’ll respond to those ideas and try to shape them as best I can while at the same time working on , the episodes that are kind of about to be shot.”

Now that’s some insight. Thank you again, Aaron, for the chat. We’re looking forward to catching “Suits” season two already!

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Look out for the premiere of “Suits” season two on 7th January 2013 (Monday) at 8pm, only on DIVA Universal (Astro Channel 702). For more information, hit up this link!

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myBurgerLab Apologises: “We’re Sorry, We F*cked Up”

Many are now reliant on restaurants to provide food during the MCO period. However, with the 8pm curfew, this has proved rather difficult.

myBurgerLab in Bangsar left many patrons hungry as they struggled to complete orders by 8pm last Saturday (16th January).

A flood of orders came in before the mandated closing time. The Bangsar branch did their best to complete these orders as they knew people were dependent on them for food. However, by 8:30pm, several delivery riders were still waiting at the restaurant for the orders. By 9pm, the police arrived to ask the restaurant to close in compliance with the MCO rules.

MyBurgerLab posted an apology on their social media, requesting customers to PM them if their orders had been cancelled. “One of our most basic duty in running a restaurant is to feed those who seek food from us. And today we failed some of you,” they stated.

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The customers left encouraging comments on the posts, accepting the sincere apology and being understanding of the situation. Some argued that the restaurant was not at fault.

“The entire 8pm closing thing makes very little sense to me. It FORCES a rush of people to gather to BUY food. Takeaway services, convenience stores etc., these should be allowed to open later, to at least 10pm,” a customer commented on Facebook.

Regardless of whether the curfew changes to accommodate citizens, myBurgerLab has certainly done its best with the current circumstances.

Sources: The Rakyat Post, Facebook, Instagram


#MRT: Road Closures Along Jalan Semantan, Jalan Cheras, & Taman Billion

Certain stretches along Jalan Semantan in Damansara and Jalan Cheras and Taman Billion roundabout in Cheras will be temporarily closed from 24th Feb to facilitate construction works for MRT.

MMC-Gamuda KVMRT (PDP) Sdn Bhd released a statement yesterday to say that there would be a right-most lane closure for a stretch of 300 meters for 17 days in Jalan Semantan, SPRINT Highway (KL and PJ bound) to facilitate road widening works.

The road will be closed for 24 hours and during this closure, 2 lanes will be made available for KL and PJ bound motorists.

The statement also said that there would be a 24-hour long-term partial lane closure for a stretch of 120 meters until 1st April at Jalan Cheras heading towards the MRR2 Highway from Kajang near Taman Billion Roundabout to facilitate construction for the MRT guideway.

“As an alternative to access Jalan Cheras (KL bound), motorists coming from Kajang are advised to use the Taman Billion roundabout to get onto the MRR2,” the statement said.

There would also be a closure for 63 days until 26th April on Jalan Cheras affecting motorists on both KL and Kajang bound at Taman Midah from 11pm until 5am.

“Traffic from Kuala Lumpur heading towards Kajang will be diverted to the internal road at Petronas petrol station near the Cheras Christian cemetery and exit to Jalan Cheras via the egress of Mc Donald’s during the closure. Motorists from Kajang going towards Kuala Lumpur will be directed to the lane underneath the future Taman Midah MRT station,” it said.

Sources: Bernama / Featured image from PropertyGuru.

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Ariana Grande Returns With Futuristic No Tears Left To Cry Music Video

It’s finally here! Ariana Grande’s new single “No Tears Left To Cry” has just debut.

This is the first single from her upcoming album and first to be released since tragic event that took place in Manchester last May. Directed by Dave Meyers, the visuals to “No Tears Left To Cry” is both futuristic and gravity-bending.

“I am really grateful—I love what I do. One of my favourite things about it is being able to have an impact on my fans’ lives, and to be there for them—to know that what I’m creating is helping them in some way. Even if it’s just making them feel empowered when they’re getting ready in the morning, helping them through a heartbreak, or finding something they love about themselves. I think about them with everything I create,” she previously said.

The lyrics of the chorus reads: “Right now I’m in a state of mind/ I wanna be in like all the time/ Ain’t got no tears left to cry/ So I’m pickin’ it up, I’m pickin’ up (oh yeah)/ I’m lovin’, I’m livin’, I’m pickin’ it up/ Oh I just want you to come with me/ We’re on another mentality/ Ain’t got no tears left to cry (so don’t cry)/ So I’m pickin’ it up, I’m pickin’ up (oh yeah)/ I’m lovin’, I’m livin’, I’m pickin’ it up.”


Hype’s Now Playing: Nero – The Thrill

It’s a little surreal to see this much new content from Nero in the last few weeks, and honestly, we’re not complaining. From their new single “Between II Worlds” to a live-streamed performance from Coachella, the UK electronic music trio has proven that they’re back and they’re here to stay.

Following the release of “Between II Worlds”, Nero has now released the official music video for “The Thrill”, the group’s rock-infused dubstep single. Similar to the setup of their live performances, Alana Watson takes the spotlight in the video, serving as both the voice and visual focus of the performance while Dan and Ray can be seen playing on various keyboards and synthesizers in the background.

“The Thrill” is taken from Nero’s upcoming sophomore album “Between II Worlds”, which is slated for a summer release. Check out the video below:

If you want more of Nero, stalk them via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


#ClapYourHands: Baby Clapping Along To Nursery Rhyme Ultrasound Video Goes Viral

Talk about the best way to announce that a baby’s on the way!

One UK-based couple, Jennifer and her husband, were trying to decide on the best way possible to break the baby news when suddenly, the received a suggestion from, well, the baby.

The parents-to-be were attending an ultrasound when the scan captured their child appearing to clap. Not wanting to miss such a perfect introduction, the couple took their doctor’s advice to create a video of the baby clapping as Jennifer serenaded her baby.

At our 14 week ultrasound our baby was clapping, so I sang a song with our doctor as my husband filmed. The experience is one I’ll never forget. The baby clapped three times, then the doctor rewound and scrubbed it while we sang. No mystery. It was amazing.

In the YouTube video, the parents can be heard laughing in the background as the doctor then rewinds the tape to make it look like that baby was clapping along to their singing. The 15-second video was then uploaded to YouTube on 26th March and it has since going viral, raking in more than 1.3 million views!

Sources: Yahoo! Singapore, DailyMail UK.


#DisneyandVans: “Alice in Wonderland”, “101 Dalmatians”, “The Jungle Book” Comes To Life!

This holiday season, Disney comes to life via Vans’ #DisneyandVans “Young at Heart Collection”.

Sharing a rich heritage rooted in Southern California and creative expression, both Vans and Disney are dedicated to those who are young at heart and never stop following their dreams.

These iconic brands come together once again for the next installment of the “Young at Heart Collection”, this time featuring characters from the classic Disney animated films “Alice in Wonderland”, “101 Dalmatians”, and “The Jungle Book”.

First screened in 1951, “Alice in Wonderland” brought a young girl named Alice into the nonsensical, magical world of Wonderland.

The Rabbit Hole print takes inspiration from Alice’s escape from Wonderland, highlighting the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Mad Hatter, Dormouse, Queen of Hearts and her Playing Cards henchmen on the side panels of the Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue in adult sizing. Several of these characters make an additional appearance on the Wonderland print that recreates various, colorful moments from the movie across the Vans Classic Slip-On in women’s, kid’s and toddler’s size runs. The mischievous feline himself, Cheshire Cat, finishes off the footwear portion of the Alice in Wonderland series with a psychedelic, allover arrangement on the Vans Authentic available for adults, kids, and toddlers and a face print on the Vans Classic Slip-On made exclusively for kids and toddlers.

Debuting in 1961, “101 Dalmatians” hit theatres over 50 years ago and charmed audiences across the nation with its cast of canine heroes.

Disney’s Dalmatians come together for special colorways of the Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue in white and Authentic in red. Within the pattern furry friends can be seen in playful poses and upon closer inspection, one can spot a dalmatian chewing on his favorite shoe, the Vans Classic Slip-On. Both styles are available in adult size runs while the Authentic will be taken down to kids and toddler sizing.

“The Jungle Book” became an animated film in 1967 and has taught generations about the “Bare Necessities” of life since its inception. The tale centers on the adventures of a young boy named Mowgli as he journeys through the jungle with his bear buddy, Baloo, and panther pal, Bagheera; and encounters villains Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger, and Kaa, the hungry python, in addition to the memorable orangutan King Louie.

All 5 characters are blended into a vintage Vans pattern to create a floral camouflage-style print for the Vans Classic Slip-On in adult sizing and Vans Authentic in adult, kids and toddler fits. “The Jungle Book” apparel includes a raglan, bucket hat, backpack and socks designed for men.

To celebrate the launch of the latest Disney products from Vans, Vans Surf’s Leila Hurst and Vans Skate Team riders Daniel Lutheran and Lizzie Armanto showcase various pieces in 2 Disney-inspired trailers.

Watch the canine-loaded Leila Hurst clip and psychedelic Dan Lu and Lizzie videos below:

The “Young at Heart Collection” comes to stores this December at all Vans boutiques and authorised dealers nationwide. Only the footwear collection is available locally and retails from RM159-RM329.

Join the Disney and Vans conversation on social media platforms by using the hashtag #DisneyandVans.

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Wild Times At Comic-Con San Diego 2012

Comic book and movie enthusiasts came together over the weekend for a celebration of “fantasy meets reality” at Comic-Con San Diego. The annual convention, which was stretched over four days, featured exhibitions, panels, seminars, parades, cosplay gatherings, and a whole lot of fun.

As many as 130,000 fans swarmed the San Diego Convention Center decked in superhero and anime costumes, body paint, wigs, capes, and prop weapons inspired by their favourite characters. Even producers, agents, and celebrities turned up to soak up the vibe.

Whether it’s to see or be seen, all attendees (whether the average fantasy fan or an A-list celebrity) united as one, as die-hard fans, for the purpose of the celebration.

You could say that it was a toss between a four-day-long Halloween and giant carnival of sorts!

We hear that panels for popular TV series “Dexter” and “Game of Thrones” were also present at the event. And even the “Twilight” cast took time off to meet their fans – some who have been camping out in front of the convention center for days. Other celebrities that were present are such as:

Whenever the convention center closes for the night, the streets of downtown San Diego comes alive with parades and parties galore.

It was a chance of a lifetime (spread over multiple days) for fans to rub shoulders with A-listers, network with industry players, and make as many likeminded friends as their memory can possibly hold in the multiday pop culture festival.


Say Hello To MTV’s New VJ, Hanli Hoefer

MTV Asia today announced the appointment of their new VJ, Hanli Hoefer, who will be hosting the second season of “The MTV Show”, a weekly TV programme slated to return on-screen later in the year.

Born and raised in Singapore, Hanli graduated from United World College with majors in art and psychology. She first made her mark in the modelling world after being talent spotted at the age of 19.

Currently a rising star in the local modeling scene, Hanli decided to audition for the role after learning of MTV’s search for a new TV host and quickly caught the attention of the producers with her winning smile and easy grace. Besides anchoring The MTV Show, VJ Hanli will also be presenting channel’s original productions like MTV World Stage and MTV Sessions, and introducing viewers to the hottest artists and events in the region.

“I am so excited! Being a MTV VJ is something I’ve always dreamed of as a teen growing up with my pretend hairbrush microphones It’s actually happening now and I feel very blessed to have been given this opportunity of a lifetime. Stay tuned to MTV and join me as I embark on the next chapter of my life”, she said upon the announcement.

We say, go on and sizzle up the screen, Hanli!

For more information on VJ Hanli, hit up her MTV profile or her MTV blog.


Hype OnSite: Playboy Fragrances Party of the Year 2014

Playboy unleashed full power at its Playboy Fragrances Party of the Year 2014 presented by Playboy Fragrances by COTY at Signature @ The Roof recently and boy, it was sizzling hot! The party which featured international DJs, Playboy Bunnies and celebrities was a memorable evening of sexy glitz and glamour that was crafted for those who not only have a taste for luxury but at the same time, also looking to party like there’s no tomorrow.

The invite only event which was in partnership with Belvedere Vodka marked the launch of Playboy Fragrances’ new line – Super Playboy for Him and Super Playboy for Her. Both exude sensuality and a sexy attitude, captivating just about anyone who smells it.

Chief Operating Officer of COTY Malaysia, Ms. Julia Wong, shared “I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for the support and understanding for us having to cancel the party which was originally planned for March 27th. Due to the overwhelming response, we decided to bring the party back to Malaysia and would like to assure our fans a great time!”

“With just a spray of Super Playboy For Him and For Her, Malaysians can now be the new hero or heroine in town to up the power of seduction. COTY and one of the most iconic brands in the world, Playboy is once again collaborating to produce a fragrance that is set to be the super seducer of the night, Super Playboy.” Julia added.

Partygoers of the night were treated to free flow of Belvedere Vodka and an unforgettable musical seduction by two super-hot women — DJ Goldy Rise from Ukraine and DJ Cara from China.

DJ Goldy Rise who has performed all over the world including Italy, Spain, Azerbajian, USA, Switzerland, China, Turkey and Russia, among others drew the crowds attention and got them dancing to her combinations of electric violin and electro-house R&B sound. Following in the fun, DJ Cara who emerged as the Pioneer 2012 Female Champion, kept the energy going and crowd dancing with her set.

Hosted by the ever-so-dashing Will Quah, a bunch of homegrown talents also added a dazzling splash of celebrity glam to the party. Apart from mingling and dancing the night away, revellers also took the opportunity to pose with the Bunnies at the photo walls for snapshots that they took home with them.

Check out the photo gallery below for snapshots of the night!

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The Backstreet Boys Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame!

On Monday, universally-popular boy band the Backstreet Boys (now all grown men, of course) marked their 20th anniversary and their upcoming world tour by getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Backstreet is Back..and we aren’t going anywhere”, 33-year-old Nick Carter told fans as all five members of the 1990s band gathered to unveil their star – located right next to another popular boy band, Boyz II Men. The close harmony singers were visibly emotional as they thanked their families and fans for their support over the years.

“What an honor it is. What a beautiful day. What another beautiful way to celebrate 20 years together”, said 40-year-old Kevin Richardson while holding back tears.

Formed in 1993 in Florida, the Backstreet Boys went on to sell more than 130 million albums worldwide and score hits like “I Want It That Way” and “Shape Of My Heart”. The other members of the group are Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, and Howie Dorough.

After several hiatuses in the 2000s and the departure of Richardson, the five original members officially got back together last year and will embark on a world tour in May, starting in China. The Backstreet Boys are also due to release a new album this summer and a music documentary in 2014.

Aww. We’re so proud of these guys. Congratulations!


#deadmau5: Dance Music Producer Teases Upcoming Track On Instagram

Known widely as deadmau5, the progressive-house music producer has released a new teaser for his upcoming music on Instagram.

For those who are not in the know, deadmau5 is a Canadian progressive-house music producer and performer from Toronto, Ontario. His music style varies from house genre to other forms of electronic music.

Over the years, the Grammy-nominated producer has worked with different producers and DJs such as Knife Party, Pendulum, MC Flipside, Bighorse, Wolfgang Gartner, Kaskade, and Rob Swire. Now, he is one of the most prominent and highest paid electronic artistes in the world.

His consistent existence on social media may have caused people to criticise him, but fans all go bonkers over the well-established music producer when he produces new music. Case in point, a song that he teased on his latest Instagram post.

The intro of deadmau’s latest teaser consists of all of his signature elements that you would have mistaken it for another record of his. However, we have reasons to believe that he is ready to get back to his “dirtier” side for his upcoming album, especially when the drop hits. It’s a side of deadmau that we haven’t seen since “4×4=12”, his 5th album which was released back in 2010.

So, what do you think of the teaser? Pretty rad, huh? ;)


#Rio2016: No 10m Platform Medal But Pandelela & Dhabitah Are More Determined Than Ever

Our hearts nearly leaped out of our chests when we heard that Malaysian divers Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri made it to the women’s individual 10m platform finals.

But despite not winning the gold medal in the finals, our girls Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri will leave the Rio 2016 games armed with smiles and the drive to do even better in the near future.

It was a huge step forward for Pandelela, who came home with a bronze from London 2012 from the same event and became the first woman to deliver an Olympic medal for Malaysia.

Although she finished 11th out of 12 competitors with a score of 330.45 points in the final at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre, she already has a Rio Olympics silver in the bag from the 10m platform synchronised with Cheong Jun Hoong.

NST quoted her as saying, “I kept motivating myself even though I knew a medal was slipping away after each dive. Still, I am happy to have made the final.”

On the other hand, spunky Dhabitah with the million-dollar smile, who made her Olympic Games debut this year, performed better than her senior as she finished at the 9th spot with a total score of 338.00. Thus, the future looks bright for the 17-year-old Olympic finalist, as she certainly has potential to deliver even better results in the near future.

“My first Olympics has been a great experience and I am looking forward to more,” she told NST.

China took the 10m platform individual gold and silver through teenage sensation Ren Qian (439.25) and her teammate Si Yajie (419.40), while the bronze went to Canada’s Meaghan Benfeito (389.20)

Take a bow, girls! Olympic finalists. Making us proud all day, everyday. @Pandelela_R @DabhitahSabri #MalaysiaBoleh pic.twitter.com/YCYgsXWeHN

— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) August 18, 2016

All love to our women diving athletes because they’ve both done amazingly well. Keep smiling and keep pushing forward, Pandelela and Dhabitah! We believe in you.

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Interview: Cinta Laura Kiehl On “Vida”, Acting Career & Celebrating X’mas

Any fans of Indonesian soap operas here familiar with singer-actress Cinta Laura Kiehl? For those who don’t know, the 26-year-old is well-known among Malaysians for her starring roles in TV series such as “Cinderella: Apakah Cinta Hanyalah Mimpi” and “Upik Abu dan Laura”.

10 years have passed since appearing in her last drama “Air Mata Cinta”. Now, the German-Indonesian beauty is all grown up and is set to comeback with a bang. To celebrate the good news with her fans, Cinta was in town for a special appearance at the recent Lazada 11.11 Super Show over the weekend.

Not only that, she also dropped by to promote her latest single after a 7-year long break from the music scene called “Vida”. The sexy Latin-pop number is a true gem and we instantly fell in love with it.

A day after the Lazada event, we caught up with Cinta where she spilled the deets on her return to singing, her music and acting career as well as her plans for the upcoming festive season.

Why did it take 7 years for you to release a new song for fans?

So, I started singing back in 2008, my 1st single was called “Oh Baby”. I was 14, I was really young at that time. And thereafter, I further released songs like “You Say Aq”, “Guardian Angel”, “Cinta Atau Uang” and my last song before my hiatus “Tulalit”. I am very much grateful for the success that all the tracks have achieved and also for the people who have found joy in my music.

But as an artiste, I personally was not happy with my previous songs because all of the songs were given to me by my label. And it absolutely was not representative of who I was, it didn’t reflect my personality at all. So finally in 2012, I decided to quit because I was sick of singing songs that gave people the wrong ideas of who I am.

What was the inspiration behind your new single “Vida”?

“Vida” is my 1st single after my 7-year hiatus. So, back in 2018, my label reached back to me during my long-term break from music. They reassured me that I was going to have complete freedom of my music and they want me to be proud of the music that I have made. You can hear or notice the essence of my personality (in the song) because I enjoy listening to the reggaeton genre. “Vida” is quite Latin, though it’s still a pop track. And the word vida itself means life in Spanish. I just want to comeback with an upbeat song that would really get people excited and to just celebrate their life.

So, the single talks about being attracted to someone. Are you the type that will make the first move?

To be honest, NO! (laughs) I would rather have a man pursue me. I don’t purposely or intentionally do this but I do play hard-to-get. That’s just the way I am. I will usually place a wall in front of me because I do take my time in getting to know someone. But, even though I don’t like making the first move, I do believe that women need to be confident, and they shouldn’t be scared to express the way they feel.

The music video was hot and we love it! Was it challenging filming those scenes & executing the choreography?

Filming the music video was not that hard but it was more stressful because I wanted to comeback to the music scene proving to people that, ‘Look, when I’m the one in charge of my music and everything to do with my career, this is what you get’. And I’m a perfectionist, I’ll make sure that everything that I do is the best at my capabilities.

And so, I had a lot to prove with this music. So, the video was planned 2 months before we actually shot it. I learned the choreography for a month before shooting the clip. And the music video itself took 2 days to shoot, which is rare especially in Indonesia – where they utilise one day to finish the shoot. So we were very prepared.

Thank you @officiallatino x @hbolatino for choosing our movie as Best Horror Film! Congratulations @thegeorgeheras on this achievement! You’ve worked so hard on this project for years and we are all very proud of you! Lastly, thank you for choosing me as your actress on this project! Did not expect this award at all! ?

A post shared by  Cinta Laura Kiehl (@claurakiehl) on Nov 5, 2019 at 12:55am PST

Congrats for winning Best Film Actress at the recent Latino Film awards for the movie “Goodnight”! What was the experience working with the cast & crew?

For me, I really like the concept of the short film, where it talks about sleep paralysis. It was a concept that was never explored in many horror-thriller movies. And in some countries they often associate sleep paralysis with superficial myths such as ghosts or witches sitting on your chest. Since director George Heras also had his own experience (suffering from sleep analysis), we bonded over that.

The cast and crew were so easy to work with. And surprisingly, all of the actors are American of Latin descent. So, when I won the award (Best Actress), I wasn’t present because I was here in Kuala Lumpur. The interesting part was they all thought that I was a Latina. So, I found that it is really cool to be accepted among the South American community because I have always been fascinated with their culture.

You’ve worked in film and also TV. Which one do you prefer more and why?

I personally love film-making. So, I will choose film over TV. I feel like movies are much more well thought out. It takes a crazy amount of planning and you really get to delve into your character deeply before starting to shoot. You know, you really get to live the life of a person for a standard period of time. I think film can change someone’s life – it can change people’s perception, it can bring people to an emotional journey. I think film has really shaped our society.

Are you currently focusing solely on music or are there TV or movie projects in the works?

I love acting, so I would never just let go of my passion. So, I’m doing both. I will have my next song coming out this coming 22nd November called “Caliente”. And on 12th December, my upcoming movie called “Jeritan Malam” is coming out.

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We saw you dressed up as Maleficent on Instagram. Is she your favourite Disney villain?

Actually, Angelina Jolie (Maleficent actress) is my favourite actress. So, if she wears any other Disney character, I would probably try to embody her. Not because of the Disney character, but because of the actress herself. I think Angelina Jolie is very talented, gorgeous and I’m in love with her humanitarian works with the United Nations (UN).

Christmas is next month. How are you celebrating?

My parents live in Bali. So, for the past couple of years it has always been a tropical Christmas celebration for us. (laughs)

Complete the sentence: All l Want For Christmas Is….

All I want for Christmas is a beautiful Christmas Eve dinner with my parents. :)

Last but not least, as we approach the year end, what’s the biggest thing you’ve learned in 2019?

I think I realised that patience is so important because good things really does take time. You know, I have this personality whereby I like things to go according to plan and to move quickly. But sometimes in certain industries, especially in the entertainment scene, there are so many unforeseen obstacles that come your way and you just can’t expect things to go according to schedule. If you accept the journey and by being patient, you will finally feel the benefits. And it really feels good and you will appreciate your achievements even more.

Much thanks to the good people at Sony Music for this wonderful opportunity. For those who are interested, do follow Cinta on her Instagram to check out her latest updates.

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DBKL Rejects The Better Beer Festival Permit Application; Event Is Apparently A No Go

News is now surfacing that the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has rejected an application to hold The Better Beer Festival 2017.

For those of you who are not in the know, The Better Beer Festival the biggest celebration of the craft beer revolution in Malaysia with a huge range of small-batch beers, festival food, and a rocking live music lineup. It started in 2012 at Taps Beer Bar in Kuala Lumpur, and had about 200 participants. Last year, The Better Beer Festival had 3,500 participants. Now in its 6th edition, the festival will feature 43 independent breweries across 12 countries that are expected to showcase 250 different craft beers.

According to Sinar Harian, DBKL’s corporate planning department director Khalid Zakaria confirmed that the application was received on 28th August 2017. However, DBKL decided to reject the application. “The application to hold this activity at the place, time, and date specified was not approved. If the organisations were to proceed, DBKL has the right to take action under the provisions of the existing law,” he said. No reasons were given, and Khalid did not elaborate if the rejection had anything to do with the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) objecting to the event.

The Better Beer Festival organisers have since released an official statement regarding the above issue, which states, “It is with disappointment that we, the organisers of The Better Beer Festival 2017, would like to announce that the festival, slated to be held on 6th and 7th October 2017, will not be proceeding as scheduled.”

“At our meeting with the officials at the Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, we were instructed to cancel our event as there are issues with the licensing. We were further informed that the decision was made due to the political sensitivity surrounding the event,” the organisers went on to explain.

“We regret any inconvenience caused to our patrons, partners and sponsors, and thank you for your unwavering support over the last week,” they added.

Source: Sinar Harian / Featured image: The Better Beer Festival.


Daughtry To Rock Out In Malaysia & Singapore This July

Ready to rock out with Daughtry this July concert-goers?

If the 6-member North Carolina rock band doesn’t ring a bell, maybe you’d have heard of Chris Daughtry. He was one of the more popular singers to come out of “American Idol” season 5. Taylor Hicks won that season.

In anticipation of their currently-untitled 5th studio album, Daughtry’s “Before the Album Tour” (which kicked off in March) has largely been in the US. During their extensive tour, the American rock band has performed 4 new songs including “Just Found Heaven”, “Deep End”, “Back in Time” and their latest single, “Backbone”.

Besides frontman Chris Daughtry, fans in Southeast Asia can also expect to see Josh Steely (lead guitar), Josh Paul (bass guitar), Brian Craddock (rhythm guitar), Elvio Fernandes (keyboards), as well as Brandon Maclin (drums). Following Malaysia and Singapore, Daughtry will also be making a pitstop in Bangkok, Thailand.

Details to Daughtry’s 2018 Southeast Asian tour are as follows:

Concert tickets will on sale on 21st May (Monday) at 10am sharp.


4 Great Things You Should Know About Dusun Pantai Hill Resort

The news report of the missing of an Irish girl, Nora Anne Quoirin while on vacation with her family at the Dusun Pantai Hill Resort in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan ended with a tragedy.

Talking about the resort, we were already aware of this holiday destination, even way back before the Quoirin family’s visit here. Everything about the Dusun Pantai Hill Resort is just simply breathtaking.

Some also have been considering a visit to this resort in their bucket list. No wonder the Quoirin family opt this spot for their vacation.

For those who are curious, we have compiled 4 best things that Dusun Pantai Hill resort has to offer for its visitors.

Located inside a 12-acre orchard, the resort promises tranquility and guarantees a peaceful stay for visitors, with its preserved flora and fauna habitats. For those who might not know, the resort is placed nearby Berembun Forest Reserve and also the village of the Temuan Tribe. In fact, visitors might come across animals including monkeys, giant millipedes and also antelopes around the jungle.

The resort offers up to 7 rooms open for options, with price ranging from as low as RM600 up until RM900 per night. While for weekend stays, the price might reach up to RM1,100 per night. One word: AFFORDABLE!

Aside from its attractive location, the resort itself features swimming pool facility that might amaze everyone. If you’re bored already with the infinity pool trend in KL area, the Dusun resort’s swimming pool promises a more attractive and picturesque view for visitors.

The Dusun resort also offers a variety of fascinating activities, especially for the extreme freaks. Activities include jungle trekking to the waterfall, forest walks, and even massage services. Additionally, the resort also offers a special cooking workshop on various Minangkabau cuisine.

Interested for booking? Do visit their website here.

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YouTuber Burns Mercedes-AMG Worth RM1.8 Million For A Video Content

When it comes to making videos that can attract a lot of viewers, content creators tend to perform questionable acts from time-to-time.

That’s the case with Russian YouTuber Mikhail Litvin when he decided to burn his Mercedes-AMG GT 63, solely for content on his Youtube channel “ЛИТВИН”.

The 7-minute-long video started with Litvin parking the car at a grassy field before taking out a total of 9 fuel tank jerrycans from the car’s trunk. He then proceeded to douse his car entirely, from which, he made a flammable trails starting from a safe distance to the car.

From a distance, Litvin took his time by barbecuing some sausages before attempting to light the trail with his lighter. It took the Russian internet influencer a few tries before he managed to ignite the gas trail, while nearly burning himself in the process.

The fire trail eventually caught up to the car, bursting it into flames. The video went on with multiple angle footages of the car ablaze, including a few drone shots, and also shots of Litvin eating his sausages with the flaming car behind him.

The video was uploaded on 24th October (Saturday) and has since garnered over 11 million views on YouTube. According to Motor1, Litvin always had trouble with the Mercedes car dealer when his four-door coupe constantly broke down and the dealer would always find excuses not to repair the car.

It is unsure whether he made this video out of pure annoyance or as a sheer publicity stunt. What we can be sure of is that the revenues made from the views might not make up for the price of the car, which is priced at RM1,798,888 according to local car selling websites.


#GreysonChance: Songwriting Workshop To Be Held In Taylor’s Lakeside Campus

Are you excited about Greyson Chance’s upcoming showcase in Malaysia and desperately scouring the interwebs for any chances (pun intended!) to meet him?

The multi-talented star will be conducting a songwriting workshop as well as meet-and-greet session next Tuesday (21st June) in Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, and it is open to both Taylor’s University students and members of the public.

Organised by Universal Music Malaysia, those who are interested in attending the workshop will have to purchase his latest EP album titled “Somewhere Over My Head”. However, participants will need to buy the album, worth RM39.90, from Taylor’s University’s Lecture Hall 12 (LT12) on 21st June.

The album holder will be entitled to 1 entry ticket to the intimate songwriting workshop. An exclusive meet-and-greet session will also be held after the workshop.

Albums will go on sale from 4pm onwards, while doors open at 4:30pm. There are limited seats available, so if you really, really wanna see Greyson Chance, be quick!

Current album holders, before you get all excited, keep in mind that only albums bought from the venue will grant you the opportunity to attend the workshop.

Also, don’t forget to prep yourself for “An Evening with Greyson Chance” by reading up some fun facts about him here! If you’ve got any questions for him, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or 2 in the comments section below and we’ll get it to him ;)


Laugh Your Guts Out With These 5 Middle Eastern Comedians!

Get ready to laugh your guts out as LOL Events brings us the best of the best Middle Eastern Comedians from around the world who will be terrorising us with laughter, while shattering stereotypes about the region and its people.

The brand new Middle Eastern Comedy Jam aims to be a yearly affair, and the show promises to give comedy fans a fun-filled two-hour show, featuring 5 of the best Middle Eastern comedians who will be showing the world that they too like to laugh as much as anybody else!

The show features Ahmed Ahmed, as seen on Netflix and Comedy Central, who will also be the host of the show, “America’s Got Talent” semi-finalist Sammy Obeid, “Spider Man 3”’s Crystal Marie, Omid Singh – co creator of Story Poker, and Feraz Ozel, winner of the Funzine Comedy Competition.

These talented comedians will bring you stories from different walks of life showing everyone that no matter how different we are or where we come from, we are still all the same.

Happening for 1 night only, the show will take place on 10th August 2018 at in the Manhattan Ballroom, Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. Ticket prices range from RM80 – RM250.

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#Kingsman: Yahoo Shares Exclusive BTS Look At Church Fight Scene

The thing about “Kingman: The Secret Service“, apart from its star-studded cast, is that every action sequence was choreographed to a tee. Each sequence gave us a clear look at the participants of each fight, and the most memorable sequence is, of course, the brutal fight scene that took place in a church.

The epic climactic fight sequence showed Harry Hart (played by Colin Firth), an elite super-spy who became uncontrollably violent along with everyone in an obscure hate group in Kentucky due to a signal broadcasted by the main antagonists, Valentine and Gazelle. Harry’s murderous rage caused him to single-handedly annihilate an angry mob by using everything that comes to his hand.

In a behind-the-scenes clip released by Yahoo, we get an exclusive look at the making of the infamous church showdown. Fight arranger Damien Walters revealed that the sequence was filmed over 7 days and it required about 20 stunt performers and nearly 100 extras.

Oscar-winner Firth also said in the video:

Nothing I learned in all this combat and slaying of people would probably help me if I got in a real situation. But it certainly might help me if I wanted to enter an expressionist dance troupe.

“So, we are cheating. It was all illusion,” he added.

Take a look at how the jaw-dropping action sequence was filmed in the video below:

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” will be made available on Blu-ray and DVD on 9th June.


#UltraSingapore: 2016 Edition Set To Become 2-Day, 3-Stage Festival

Following the record-breaking inaugural edition of Road to ULTRA Singapore in September 2015, ULTRA Worldwide now confirms the launch of a full-scale, 2-day festival for Singapore in 2016!

Taking place on 10th and 11th September 2016, ULTRA Singapore will be the next in a long line of festivals that have grown from the fabled Road to ULTRA series, and will see the event transform from a single stage, indoor experience into an all-encompassing, outdoor, 3-stage extravaganza.

ULTRA SINGAPORE 2016 is OFFICIAL! Details on our Facebook page: https://t.co/hApFTDiq2F #Ultra2016 pic.twitter.com/8brclFTnDF

— Ultra Singapore (@UltraSingapore) January 14, 2016

With the iconic venue to be announced very soon, ULTRA Singapore’s Main Stage will be complemented by the diverse sounds of the LIVE and RESISTANCE stages.

Dating back to 1999, ULTRA’s legendary Main Stages have played host to some of the most memorable acts in electronic music history. Expanding in size, technology and world-class production with each passing year, ULTRA Singapore’s offering will be no exception to the rule.

The brand new festival location will also become the 3rd country to host an ULTRA Live Stage, following in the pioneering footsteps of the flagship event in Miami and most recently, ULTRA Korea. Last and by no means least, ULTRA Singapore will welcome the RESISTANCE Stage to proceedings, which is set to bring together some of the finest names from the house and techno world to the Lion City for the very first time.

ULTRA brought superstar acts such as Skrillex, Alesso and Nicky Romero to RTU Singapore in 2015 and having packed out the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention with over 11,000 people, plans were instantly hatched to make Singapore the 11th nation to host a full-scale ULTRA festival in 2016. This time around, with 2 days and 3 stages worth of talent to bring to town, ULTRA is set to welcome even more incredible talent to Singapore, and smash its way into the record books yet again.

With Early Bird tickets for RTU Singapore selling out in just 21 minutes back in 2015, fans will have to act quickly to guarantee their spot this September. To be in with the best chance to experience the action first-hand, register now at ultrasingapore.com for exclusive ticket news and information.

For more information, hit up Ultra Singapore’s website, Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.

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#Rio2016: Malaysian Shuttlers Win Semi-Finals Battle, Advances To Men’s Doubles Finals

It has been a gruelling 24 hours for our Malaysian men’s doubles badminton team, Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong.

Last night, the duo fought hard against world #1 pair Lee Yong Dae/Yoon Yeon Seong from South Korea for a spot in the Rio 2016 men’s doubles badminton semi-finals. They emerged winners of that match, but their fight continued today as they took on powerful Chinese pair Chai Biao/Hong Wei.

The Malaysia vs. China heart-stopping semi-final match ended 21-18, 12-21, 21-17 after 3 sets in 64 minutes.

Now, not only do Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong have at least a silver Rio Olympics medal in the bag, they’re also in the contention for an Olympic gold medal. And the shuttlers are pumped to achieve their goal!

NST quoted Wee Kiong as saying, “It is an amazing feeling. We wanted this so badly and I am so happy that we made the final. We made some mistakes, especially in the second game, but our determination to make the final was strong.”

“We have secured a medal but that is not enough. We are going for gold,” V Shem added.

Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong are the first Malaysian pair to make the final since Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock won silver in the 1996 Atlanta Games.

They will soon play either China’s Fu Haifeng/Zhan Nan or Great Britain’s Marcus Ellis/Chris Langridge in the final on Friday (19th August) at 10:50pm Malaysian time.


Universal: #AngelinaJolie Eyed For The “Bride Of Frankenstein” Remake & “Wanted 2”

When you gamble big, it could go either way. You will win it all, or lose everything in a second.

Universal Pictures knows this very well, but still decides to gamble big through their collaboration with Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie.

Back in 2012, Jolie made a shocking announcement by revealing her plans to retire from acting as her number priority is being a good mother to her kids at home. At the time, she was already on her way going behind the camera by making her directorial debut with the critically acclaimed 2011 movie, “In the Land of Blood and Honey”.

She then made her 2nd foray behind the camera with Universal Pictures’ “Unbroken“, a 2014 American war drama film based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand. The movie was a box office success, as it grossed a total of USD163.3 million worldwide on a USD65 million budget.

Unfortunately, her 3rd directional effort isn’t as successful as expected.

Titled “By The Sea”, the movie starred her and her husband Brad Pitt as a pair of troubled, married couple trying to repair their broken relationship.

The movie wasn’t as expensive to make as “Unbroken”, but it received mixed to negative reviews from critics and the studio suffers from a considerable loss of around USD40 million. Since Jolie is a huge name in Hollywood, the financial failure of the film will not affect Jolie’s career that much.

But in an article by The Hollywood Reporter, Universal is hoping that by backing “By the Sea”, Jolie will consider starring in their “Bride of Frankenstein” remake and the “Wanted” sequel.

“The Bride of Frankenstein” is part of the studio’s plan to bring their classic monsters back to the big screen through a new Monsters Cinematic Universe. “Fast & Furious 7” writer Chris Morgan is in charge of the franchise while Alex Kurtzman is on boards to produce.

It’s not mentioned whether Jolie is being eyed to direct or star in the “Bride of Frankenstein” remake, but /FILM stated that Jolie might not be interested in making a tentpole movie.

On the other hand, Universal also hopes that Jolie will return and reprise her role in the sequel to 2008’s “Wanted”.

“Wanted” is a loose adaptation of Mark Millar’s graphic novel and it was both a critical and commercial success. The sequel to the movie has been in development for quite a while now, but the studio is still looking for the right screenplay to resurrect Jolie’s character.

But as you may already know, “Wanted” was released 7 years ago and it’s hard to imagine whether or not the sequel will appeal to the current mainsteam audiences.

What do you think? Do you want to watch Jolie as the bride of Frankenstein or reappearing in “Wanted 2”? Share you thoughts in the comments bos below.

Sources: THR, /FILM, The Playlist, Flicks and the City.

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(Video) Coldplay To Bring “Music Of The Spheres” World Tour To KL

There is a reason Coldplay is currently trending all over social media. Word on the street has it that British rock band will be officially announcing their Asia Tour very, very soon.

While we impatiently wait for the new, there are a few teasers that have been spotted around Asia – namely Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and yes Malaysia too! A little birdie even sent us a clip of the “Music Of The Spheres” promo in Kuala Lumpur.

#Coldplay will be performing in KL this year?

If you recognise it, the promo was played on the screen next to the iconic fountain in front of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. We’re not sure if many shoppers in Bukit Bintang spotted the visuals, but this short clip was enough to send fans into a frenzy.

The only clue we can gather from the visual is that Coldplay is likely to bring their tour to Malaysia this year. There are rumours claiming that Coldplay’s Asia Tour is probably happening in the month of November. Again, there’s no official confirmation so do take this with a grain of salt.

Just like the clip that was spotted in Pavilion KL, fans also spotted the teasers in:

— Coldplay Indonesia (@IDWantsColdplay) May 5, 2023

— Live Nation Taiwan (@LiveNationTW) May 5, 2023

The snapshot above also seem to suggest that the official announcement will be dropping on 9th May 2023. In the meantime, we’d suggest stalking Live Nation. They’re the concert organiser in charge of Coldplay’s “Music Of The Spheres” world tour.