Chris Pratt Originally Wanted Captain America Role & Not Star Lord

Disney+ has been providing a ton of juicy inside scoop on some of our favourite films and actors. One of them happens to be Chris Pratt.

It’s been revealed that the 40-year-old hunk originally auditioned for Captain America. Although he was asked to consider the role of Star Lord, Pratt wasn’t keen. Here’s the interesting part, James Gunn didn’t even want to see the actor initially.

According to Marvel Casting Director Sarah Finn, Pratt actually originally auditioned to play Captain America before Chris Evans took the part. Speaking about the audition she said, “It was something so interesting. It wasn’t quite a fit, but there’s something so endearing. He had so much heart.”

Obviously impress by the “Jurassic World” actor. She tracked the actor’s progress, before introducing him to another role in a film directed by Gunn. She added, “I finally got him to audition and James Gunn said he didn’t want to see him and that really was a challenge. I was really happy when I finally got them together and it was honestly one of those eureka moments that we talk about in casting when it absolutely feels right and you know it’s right. James turned to me within ten seconds and said ‘He’s the guy’.”

Chris Pratt has made quite a name for himself when he started playing the space-explorer, Starlord, in Marvel “Guardians Of The Galaxy”. So it’s hard to picture him in playing anything else in the Marvel’s cinematic universe.

The concept art for the TV series “The Falcon And The Winter Soldier” was release earlier this week. And in those artworks contain a not so heroic looking Captain America. That is because the new Captain America lookalike is not actually the Captain himself but a US agent, portrayed by Wyatt Russell, hand pick by the government themselves to take up the mantle.

In the comics, the character’s name is John Walker who originally was a villain called Super-Patriot. In the end, the pressure of being a symbol proved to be too great as it started to chip away at his sanity with him becoming increasingly violent. Thus, resulting in the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, coming in to take down the impostor himself.

All of this suggests that the Disney+ series will take a more political route in their story telling. Reminding us a little bit like “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, which was a bit hit with the fans.

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Interview: Faouzia On The Biggest Lesson She’s Learnt & What Fans Can Expect At Her Concert

She’s been dubbed Artist To Watch by Variety and Amazon Music. With over 1 billion streams, internationally acclaimed Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia has been making her mark all around the world, thanks to her spellbinding voice and larger-than-life talent. Known for being trilingual (Arabic, French, English) and a multi-instrumentalist, the 22-year-old released her first song at the age of 15.

Despite being relatively new in the international music scene, Faouzia has enjoyed chart-topping success with the likes of her mega hit “RIP, Love” and her duet with John Legend on “Minefields”. She’s also worked with Kelly Clarkson, David Guetta, DJ duo Galantis and French rapper Ninho. Team Hype had the opportunity to chat with the talented songstress about her debut album, working with EGOT winner John Legend, what she struggles with as an artist and her favourite female celeb crushes.

Question: Fans here are excited to see you perform live. Have you been to Malaysia or any parts of Asia? If yes, what stood out to you? And if not, what are you most interested to explore?

Faouzia: The only part of Asia that I’ve ever seen is Dubai but I’ve never been to that part of Asia so I’m so, so excited and it’s all gonna be new to me. I’m excited for the new adventure. I’m excited to meet the people. I’m excited to try the food – and everything! I’m excited for everything.

Question: You previously mentioned that “CITIZENS” is part one of your debut album. Could you explain to us the meaning behind the name “CITIZENS” and what was the concept?

Faouzia: So, I actually started constructing my album before I constructed my project “CITIZENS”. And so I had the name for my album, I had everything ready for my album. But I realise I had so much music and I had a bigger story to tell so I decided to split it in to two parts. And I started with “CITIZENS” and- I can’t tell you exactly what the name of the album is but it is based off of the title “CITIZENS”.

Question: So which track from “CITIZENS” would you say is the most personal for you and why?

Faouzia: I would say “Don’t Tell Me I’m Pretty” is probably the most personal one for me because I wrote that one in a very intimate setting. I wrote it alone and I produced it alone. And it came straight from my heart, straight from my mind. A lot of the lyrics are a little more vague but they’re very personal to me and it’s one of my favourite songs on the project.

Question: So about your duet with John Legend on “Minefields”, you mentioned that the song came to you as a demo before you got involved. What are the major differences between the demo and the final product?

Faouzia: The production is fully different. I worked on the lyrics. A lot of the arrangement is different as well. I would say, it started off with me singing on the piano and now, it’s obviously a bigger production and John is singing the different parts. So it got transformed in a really beautiful way and it got a lot better. Because now, as a whole, I see this as the true song and whenever I listen to the demo, I just see it as like the “pre” version, like a version that came before. But yeah, I really really love how the song turned out.

Question: What was your favourite memory from collaborating with John on the song and on the music video?

Faouzia: My two favourite moments from the entire experience; the first one, was when I heard the song with his voice for the first time. I will never forget it, I remember just having shivers and chills all over my body hearing his voice on the song and hearing him harmonise on top of my voice. So that’s one of my favourite moments from the song. And another one is meeting him on set and talking about our lives.

I remember he was telling me how much he loves Morocco and Moroccan food and how much Chrissy (Teigen) loved Moroccan food as well. And so we really got to connect on that and I always look back on those moments fondly.

Question: Other than the piano, you also play the violin and the guitar. Will we get to see you play any of those instruments while you perform?

Faouzia: There’s a very high chance that I would be playing the piano. I love to have an intimate part of my set where I go to the piano and I sing a few songs alone so I might do that when I perform in Malaysia.

Question: What was the biggest lesson you’ve learned since your debut single in the music industry?

Faouzia: That’s a good question, oh my goodness. I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned is patience. I think it’s also the hardest lesson for me. Things always take more time than you want them to, especially when there’s a bigger group, a bigger team involved. When I write something, I want to release it to the world right away but I always have to be patient and I always have to wait for the right time to make sure it’s presented to the world in the best way. I think that was the biggest lesson that I’m still trying to learn till this day. I’m still not very patient so I’m trying. *laughs*

Question: What’s biggest misconception about you as a celebrity?

Faouzia: I don’t really see myself as a celebrity. *laughs* But I think a lot of times, people don’t- *pause* I’m trying to think. A lot of the things that I’ve heard, number one – this isn’t really a way that people perceive me, like on an emotional level – but people always think I’m taller than I am. They’re always so shocked when they realise that I’m really short. *laughs* Um, so that’s kinda a misconception.

Another thing is people always are taken aback by my personality. They always think, because my music is so serious and so dark, that I’m gonna be walking in something dark, gloomy and serious but then I’m like *bubbly* “Hi, hello, how are you?” and they’re like “What is going on?”, “Who is this person”? So I think that’s another misconception. *laugh*

Question: Which big celeb do you hope to meet in person one day?

Faouzia: I don’t think I’ve ever gotten starstruck yet but I also haven’t met Beyonce or Rihanna or Lady Gaga. I think if I meet one of those three, then I’ll definitely be starstruck. *laughs*

We’re definitely stoke and can’t wait to watch Faouzia live in person. More details on her concert in Kuala Lumpur here.

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#ComedyShow: Laugh Out Loud With Phua Chu Kang & Friends This April!

Best known for his huge facial mole and yellow boots, Gurmit Singh’s Phua Chu Kang is undeniably one of the most memorable television characters in Singaporean.

Fans of the eccentric contractor are in luck because the 51-year-old entertainer will be holding a live comedy show along with some of his friends this coming April! They will also be joined by Malaysian singer KAEL and the Gangster Squad.

The show features Singapore’s best ventriloquist Joseph Then who will be bringing some of his whacky puppet characters such as Ah Beng and Duck Vader to Kuala Lumpur. Coupled with some innovative ventriloquism act, comedy lovers can expect a very unique and humorous show.

Besides that, the upcoming live performance will also star controversial funnyman Fakkah Fuzz. The comedian, who recently made his way into the top 10 list of Laugh Factory’s “Funniest Person In The World” competition, is one of the fastest rising talents in the Singaporean comedy scene. Moreover, Fuzz has performed twice at the esplanade on “Happy Ever Laughter” and “Kings and Queen of Comedy Asia”.

Brought to you by Popcorn Studio, details for “Phua Chu Kang and Friends Comedy Show” are as follows:

Note: Ticket prices are inclusive of ticketing fee and GST.

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#Marvel: Robert Downey Jr Rumoured To Have A Cameo In “Doctor Strange”

Guess what y’all?! The 2 “Sherlock Holmes” actors are about to come face-to-face in Marvel Studios’ upcoming blockbuster “Doctor Strange”. If you haven’t already guessed, we’re talking about Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr.

After the events of “Captain America: Civil War“, Tony Stark could really use some new friends, since many of his allies had cut ties with him following the dissolvement of The Avengers. Now, word on the street has it that the playboy philanthropist may be making a brief cameo in Doctor Strange’s first cinematic adventure.

This latest info comes courtesy of Jason’s The Angry Ginger who tweeted out the following message: “It appears as if my little spies have bagged me a scoop! Tony Stark may have a cameo in #DoctorStrange.” His “spoiler” should, of course, be taken with a grain of salt since we don’t know how reliable his “little spies” are.

While Marvel has not confirmed it, it is likely that fans will be seeing Downey Jr. as Tony Stark rather than Iron Man. Fans are also speculating that Stark may show up in the movie’s post credit scene, perhaps to hand out an official invitation for Doctor Strange to join The Avengers. With “Infinity War” looming near, what better ally to have on your side than The Sorcerer Supreme.

“Doctor Strange” is set to unleash a new kind of mystical powers, and we can bet that Stephen Strange would have a darn good time blowing Stark’s mind with his all-mighty magic. Or alternatively, they could compare on who’s the best Sherlock Holmes between the 2 of them ;)

Besides the possibility of Downey Jr. appearing in “Doctor Strange“, the 51-year-old actor has been confirmed to appear in next year’s “Spider-man: Homecoming“.

Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” will cast a spell on audiences when it hits theatres on 4th November 2016.


(Photos) Five Guys Officially Opens First Store In Kuala Lumpur!

After several delays due to the pandemic, Five Guys has finally arrived in Kuala Lumpur! Fast food lovers can find the newly-opened outlet at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, right in the heart of the luxury shopping belt of Bukit Bintang.

Following its debut in Resorts World Genting last year, it’s exciting to see the phenomenal American burger chain finally opening its second Malaysia store in the capital Kuala Lumpur. Similarly, the new restaurant retains its policy of serving 100% halal-certified beef on its menu. Stretching over 2570 square feet, it can house up to 66 customers at a time.

“We are extremely excited to be opening our first Five Guys in Kuala Lumpur and we couldn’t ask for a better location and partner than Pavilion. Our first store in Genting has been met with resounding success and we expect Five Guys at Pavilion to be just as successful. As we continue to grow the brand across Malaysia we look forward to welcoming more and more fans to the best burger in the world!” says CEO Andrew Li.

In case you didn’t know, Five Guys offers 15 burger toppings to choose from. In addition, there are a total of 8 free premium mix-ins, such as peanut butter, and fresh strawberries. But if you need some suggestions on your first order, perhaps consider these:

Options for customers with dietary requirements
Unbeknownst to many, Five Guys serves a veggie sandwich, which is made up of toppings and grilled cheese sandwiches which are suitable for lacto-vegetarians. Fries are plain potatoes cooked in 100% peanut oil and are suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets. Besides, the burgers are customisable so it is possible to go bunless as well.

There are no freezers in-store at Five Guys
Due to the strong emphasis on freshness and quality, Five Guys prepare their ingredients from scratch daily and ingredients are only refrigerated.

Standard of a Five Guys burger
The standard burger is actually a double burger with double patties. Customers can also opt for little burgers that consist of a single patty.

Creating the perfect fry
Five Guys uses peanut oil to cook its fries as it is a healthier option and contains monounsaturated fat. To identify the perfect fry, fries undergo fry calibration twice daily to ensure consistency in taste and texture throughout the day. Variables such as the time of the day or year, age of peanut oil determine how we prepare and cook our fries.

The origin of the name ‘Five Guys’
Five Guys originally referred to Jerry Murrells, the founder of Five Guys, and his four sons – Jim, Matt, Chad, and Ben. The Murrells then had a fifth son, Tyler, two years later. Hence the name “Five Guys” then referred to all five sons eventually.

Details for Five Guys Pavilion KL are follows:

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Henry Golding Preps Up Mother Before The Premiere Of “Crazy Rich Asians”

Henry Golding is more than just a talented host-turned-actor, he is also loving husband and a dutiful son.

Before heading to the grand Hollywood premiere of “Crazy Rich Asians”, the 31-year-old helped his mother Margaret Golding prep up for the jade carpet by styling her hair. (Aww~)

Henry’s wife Liv Lo shared the moment on her IG stories with the caption, “Henry still got his hairstyling skills”.

The “Crazy Rich Asians” lead actor also shared a photo on his own Instagram noting that even though he is about to have the biggest night of his life, mommy comes 1st.

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At the premiere of “Crazy Rich Asians” at TCL Chinese Theatres, Henry is seen sporting a pale blue Tom Ford suit jacket, with a white shirt, black pants, and a black bow tie.

Many famous stars attended the premiere. Some of them include “The Walking Dead” actor Steven Yeun, “Mulan” voice actress Ming-Na Wen, “Ready Player One” star Lena Waithe, comedian Kumail Nanjiani, Malaysian model Carmen Soo, and more.

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Tun Mahathir’s Granddaughter Accused Of Visiting Pub & Violating RMCO?

A V.I.P’s child, believed to be politician Mukhriz Mahathir’s daughter, Meera Alyanna, were among those who were detained at a bar raid in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday (22nd August) for violating the restricted movement control order (RMCO).

She was reportedly drunk when detained by a team of cops, before being taken to a nearby station. Not only that, word has it that the pub has been operating beyond the curfew time set during the current MCO period.

According to a report by Harian Metro, the police has already taken action against the woman. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Mazlan Lazim stated that the department does not practise double standards. The police official also emphasised that they did not practise favouritism on any individual, including the child of the VIP.

“The individual in question has been subjected to appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the law,” said Mazlan. All the 29 bar visitors, aged between 21 to 40, were compounded RM1,000 each. This came in line with Regulation 11 of the Disease Prevention and Control Regulations (Measures in Local Infected Areas) (No 7) 2020.

During the raid, 29 visitors to the pub were compounded after being caught at the premise. Additionally, the police have arrested a 37-year-old Malaysian believed to be the manager of the premise, along with a Bangladeshi man and 3 Filipino women aged between 33 and 52, suspected to be employees of the pub.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 4 (1) Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Section 76 of the Excise Act 1976 and Regulation 11 of the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Measures in Local Infected Areas) Regulations (no.7) 2020.


Michael Bolton To Perform In Singapore & Kuala Lumpur This November

The 2-time Grammy winner will be kicking off his “Asian Dream Tour” this November. And guess what? Both Malaysia and Singapore have been included in his Southeast Asia pitstops.

As one of the most influential American artists in the 1980s, Bolton started out as the frontman in hard rock band Blackjack before shifting his focus to soft rock as a solo artiste. Having sold more than 65 million albums and singles worldwide, the 64-year-old singer-songwriter has produced chart toppers such as “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”, “When a Man Loves a Woman”, “Georgia on My Mind”, “Go the Distance”, and many more.

Bolton’s latest tour is in conjunction with his new talent TV show, “Bolt of Talent”, where 8 aspiring singers from 4 Asian countries compete for the grand prize. The winner will not only secure a record deal but also get the opportunity to tour with the pop icon himself. That’s right peeps, you’ll probably get to witness the “Bolt of Talent” winner perform alongside Bolton during his “Asian Dream Tour”.

Brought to you by Subaru Asia, the details to Bolton’s “Asian Dream Tour” are as follows:

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#Valerian: Kris Wu Yifan Joins Luc Besson’s New Sci-Fi Film

Kris Wu Yifan is certainly possessing a certain kind of talent because the former EXO member has been added to the cast of Luc Besson‘s upcoming sci-fi film, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets“.

Besson himself announced Kris’ casting through his official Twitter account:

Excited to announce Kris Wu in @ValerianMovie! pic.twitter.com/Rb1EFkuhXg

— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) December 15, 2015

Kris’ role in Besson’s big-budget sci-fi film has yet to be announced, but he will star alongside Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, and Rihanna.

Despite his ongoing lawsuit drama with SM Entertainment, Kris has been doing pretty well on his own as an actor/solo artiste. His role in Besson’s film will mark his first major Hollywood role since making his feature film debut through “Somewhere Only We Know“(有一个地方只有我们知道), a Chinese romantic drama film directed by Xu Jinglei.

The singer-actor also recently starred in “Mr. Six” (老炮儿) (previously known as “Fading Wave”), a Guan-Hu directed Chinese action comedy film.

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” will be based on “Valerian and Laureline”, a popular French sci-fi comic series that was first published in Pilote magazine in 1967.

With influences from the classic literary science fiction, writer Pierre Christin created the series with artist Jean-Claude Mézières. It follows the adventures of Valérian, a dark-haired spatiotemporal agent who travels the universe through space and time with his redheaded female companion, Laureline. All of the stories have been collected in a graphic novel album format, comprising of some 21 volumes plus a short story collection and an encyclopedia.

Though the final installment of the comic series was published in 2010, it is one of the top 5 biggest-selling Franco-Belgian comic titles of its publisher, Dargaud. It also became a landmark in European comics and pop culture as traces of its concepts, storylines and designs can be found on popular sci-fi films such as “Star Wars“, “The Fifth Element”, and “Avatar“.

Earlier in May, Besson confirmed that DeHaan and Delevingne will be playing the traveling agents in the movie. Owen will also be starring in it as a character named Commander Arün Filitt.

Best known for his work on “Leon the Professional” and the “Taken” franchise, Besson is writing and directing “Valerian”. The movie will begin shooting next month at a reported budget of USD180 million. Virginie Besson-Silla will produce on behalf of Besson’s production company EuropaCorp, which is financing, producing, and distributing the movie.

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” is due to be released on 21st July 2017.


#Saimdang: Song Seung-Heon Hopes To Set The Bar With His First Sageuk K-Drama

The last time we heard about Song Seung-Heon (송승헌), it was when news of his relationship with Chinese actress Liu Yifei surfaced. Before that, he was last seen in K-Drama “When a Man Falls in Love” and the film “The Third Way of Love” in 2013 and 2015 respectively. But his true stardom actually came a long, long time ago.

In late 2000, Song Seung-Heon was one of the lead cast members of the immensely popular K-Drama, “Autumn in My Heart”. The series was exported all over Asia, making superstars of both him and co-stars Song Hye-kyo and Won Bin, and making him partially responsible for the “Hallyu” wave. Since then he has been actively recruited for film roles and advertisements in Japan, Hong Kong and other Asian countries.

How often do you get to meet someone like Song Seung-Heon in person, in his homeland? Not very often! Hence, I couldn’t help but sneak a pic for all y’all after his interview with us ? – @laineyyyx. #Travel #Wanderlust #Korea #KDrama #Saimdang #ohktvasia

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Until today, his breakthrough role in “Autumn in My Heart” is unshakeable. But perhaps that’s about to change with his new K-Drama project, “Saimdang”, where he plays Lee Young-Ae’s onscreen love.

During the press conference, he openly sung high praises for his leading lady, expressing his immense respect and adoration for “Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim”. But it was only via an interview with select media that he revealed more about working with Lee Young-Ae as well as indulging us with more information on Lee Gyeom, his character in “Saimdang”.

This is your first Korean drama series in 3 years. Why did you decide to appear in “Saimdang” and how did you feel when you first read the script? Do you have any criterias when selecting dramas and films that you want to work on?

First of all, “Saimdang” is a Korean drama that was chosen by actress Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim. She’s making a comeback after 10 years of hiatus and I heard that she was going to appear in this drama. I actually didn’t expect to take on this project but by chance, I read through the script and I had the opportunity to participate. To me, it’s such an honour to be part of it. Just the fact that I am working together with Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim, that in itself is such an honour. The character that I’m playing in “Saimdang”, Lee Gyeom, is a guy who expresses a very pure love. Lee Gyeom falls in love with Shin Saimdang after their fateful encounter when they were young. After that, for more than 20 years, he still loves only Shin Saimdang so he’s very committed and very faithful. Another characteristic of Lee Gyeom is that he never compromises with injustice and tries to change the corrupt nature of aristocrats of the Joseon dynasty. He has this image of an artist and also a painter but at the same time, a heroic image of someone who is very passionate about social issues as well. So this is a character that I want to challenge myself into acting.

Why is actually going to happen between Lee Gyeom and Shin Saimdang in the drama? Tell us more about their relationship in the drama.

Lee Gyeom was already in love with her when they had a fateful encounter when they were young and even after they became adults, he continues to support her. But Shin Saimdang had to marry aother man for reasons that they couldn’t help. And she had kids with that other man. But despite the fact that she had to marry another man, he continues to love her and support her. This is a character that is portrayed as a genius painter who’s very passionate inside. I’ve never appeared in authentic period dramas before, it’s my first time so it’s not easy because I have to act as a character who lived in an age that I’ve never experienced. So that’s the difficult part. But I do hope that “Saimdang” will air as soon as possible.

How different is it to act in period dramas? Do you think you’re similar to Lee Gyeom? How can you relate to him personally?

I always get this question! People always ask, “Do you think that you’re similar to the character or not?” But there are no characters that are identical to me because most of the characters that I’ve played..they’re fictitious characters that were made up so we can never be the same. These characters, they’re made to look cooler and better than the real Song Seung-Heon. As for my role as Lee Gyeom, once he falls in love with somebody, he goes blind. He would do everything and anything for the love of his life. He’s very pure and very committed, but at the same time kind of simple. Maybe in that sense, we’re similar. Lee Gyeom never compromises with injustice so he never sits idly by when he sees corruption amongst the aristocratic society. Those things are the characteristics that any man would be able to relate to.

Even after Shin Saimdang has to marry and start a family with another man, Lee Gyeom continues to love her. Why is he so attracted to her? Any reasons?

When somebody likes or loves somebody else, there are no reasons. I think it’s just fate. In the case of Lee Gyeom, although it’s not written in the screenplay, I believe that he already knew from the start that Shin Saimdang was his love of his life. He already knew that she was meant to be his fate.

This drama made headlines because Lee Young-Ae and Song Seung-Heon are acting in it together. Now that the production for “Saimdang” is well underway, what is it like to work with her?

When Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim chose this drama for the first time in 10 years, there must be a reason for that. She’s married, she has kids, but still she decided to appear in this drama, then there must be a clear reason. I’ve always respected Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim and I was wondering if I would ever had the chance to work with her because she hasn’t worked at all in the past 10 years. To me, this is actually a very fateful drama so this is my fate. Just like her public image, Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim is very kind and very beautiful. On day one of shooting, I was actually really nervous because there was so much pressure on my part so I messed up!

Tell us about the atmosphere on the set of “Saimdang”.

This drama will be pre-filmed 100% so if you compare it to other drama productions which are basically produced and aired simultaneously, they don’t have a lot of time or resources, which is why the staff members are constantly under a lot of stress and not very kind to each other. They are working under really dire conditions. But in the case of “Saimdang”, we’re pre-filming it so because of that, we will be able to showcase a more complete work to our audiences. Every time we shoot a scene, we always discuss it with the director and always consult with each other to figure out ways to make it better. I believe that because of those discussions, we will be able to produce a more quality drama moving forward. As for the scene on set, it’s actually really pleasant. Everybody’s always ready to work and always full of energy.

We know that you’re still in the middle of production but do you have any memorable scenes so far?

It’s my first time in an authentic period drama so I have to attach the moustache every day. Everything is very new to me, I find everything so curious, and when our audience watch our drama later on, they will find it refreshing and new as well. We also went to Italy to shoot some scenes for “Saimdang” so the audience will be able to see a different aspect of Song Seung-Heon in a different space.

Did you have a hard time shooting “Saimdang” because you have to attach the moustache and everything?

Of course I’m having a hard time – every single day. Everything is so new. I have to do the Joseon era hairstyle which is a top knot on top of my head and also attach the moustache. When you do a modern-day drama, the make-up takes only 10 minutes but when you work on a period drama, it takes at least one to one-and-a-half hours. At first I found the moustache really uncomfortable but at the same time, I told myself that I will be able to show a different side of me to the audience in the future so that made me feel better.

What is the difference between acting in period drama and modern-day drama?

People have these vague ideas about period dramas because they never lived in those eras. We don’t have first-hand experiences, we only have ideas. The most difficult part is that I have to act or play these roles, imagining what it would’ve been like because I didn’t live during the Joseon dynasty. Because of that, I don’t know anything about the daily lives of the people in the Joseon era or how people talked, or what kind of clothes they wore. When you watch the existing period movies or dramas that aired before, we have all these ideas of how they talked as in they say certain lines and the men all wore the same moustache, but that’s what we were told about the Joseon era. But I question it. Is it really true? Was that what people looked like? Was that how they talked? We’re trying to express those things based on projections, in a modern-day manner, so that’s why it may not be accurate. I asked the director if we’re going to follow the existing speech, lines, and costumes that were used in previous period dramas. That was my first question to the director. It’s kinda too boring, too cliché. But the director gave us leeway to try new things that were different from the existing period dramas.

Is “Saimdang” going to be more difficult?

Because we have more time to film this drama, that gives us more leisure in terms of time. We’re not trying to make it more difficult intentionally, because everything is actually really challenging when you produce a drama. When you try to create a quality drama and make it more complete, it’s always difficult and challenging. This time, what we’re really focused on is not just producing a quality drama but rather, we’re trying to depict the life of Shin Saimdang. So we’re taking a different perspective.

So tell us more about these 3 characters: Shin Saimdang, Lee Gyeom, and Seo Ji-Yoon.

Lee Gyeom will be played by me and Shin Saimdang will be played by Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim. Shin Saimdang is a person who actually existed in real life and the mother of a really famous Confucian scholar and she’s such a historical figure. She represents the wise mother and good wife. That is why Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim would probably have more difficulty portraying her role – because she’s an actual person. Whereas my character Lee Gyeom is a fictitious character that didn’t exist in real life. People have stereotypes or preconceived ideas about Shin Saimdang so if Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim tries something new or something creative, people might question, “Really? Was Shin Saimdang really like that?” So in that sense, Lee Young-Ae sunbaenim would have a more difficult time as compared to me. How Lee Gyeom was created was..the director and the screenplay writer actually chanced upon a famous painting where there were a lot of Western people and among the crowd of people there was an Asian guy wearing the traditional Korean costume. So they questioned, “Why is there an Asian guy standing in the middle of the crowd of Western guys?” And that’s where they got the first inspiration to create Lee Gyeom. They added some imagination and now I can play the character more freely because it’s a made up character.

Lee Gyeom goes through a lot of changes after he encounters Shin Saimdang. What kind of changes will occur in the drama and do you have a personal experience whereby someone really precious to you changed you?

Of course we are always influenced by the people that we meet. The influence could be good or bad, but that happens, yes. In “Saimdang”, Lee Gyeom is so pure at heart and expresses lofty love, and he commits himself to Shin Saimdang for more than 20 years after his first encounter with her. But he also gets hurt by this same person as well and at some point, he loses the purity of mind that he used to have when he was young. Eventually he will recover his former self. I remember that I was also influenced by someone who was really nice in a good way so I can tell you that I’ve had a similar personal experience.

Can you give us more specifics, like, what happened?

In my 20s as an actor, I thought that acting was just my career and it was something that I did just for my self satisfaction. But when I was in my early 30s actually received a handwritten letter from a fan from a different country. It said, “Mr. Song Seung-Heon. Thanks to you I got to know about Korea and the Korean culture. And because of you, I came to like the Korean culture and Korea, and that’s why I came to Korea. Your work touched my deeply and you changed my life.” It’s the same, standard fan letter that I would often receive but this one made me realise that my acting had a lot more influence that I thought so I began to reconsider those aspects. It made me become more responsible, and I began to think about the job more seriously. I had been too complacent about my acting career until that point.

This drama reminds us of the importance of striking the right balance between family, work, life, and talent. Tell us about your personal priorities.

Everything is important – family, work, and talent. Maybe I’m not answering the question right but these days, I’m really focused on how to make my life happy and how to make me happy. That is my first priority these days. A lot of people live in the modern-day and it’s just so hectic, everyone is so busy. We always question happiness and people’s futures are normally really uncertain. Even tomorrow is uncertain for most people. So they’re just busy living without really enjoying happiness. Everyone has this grand kind of goal for themselves, like envisioning themselves 10 years later. Everyone has this grand vision for their future so they’re living very dilligently. That’s why they cannot appreciate the current moment, the present moment, or the reality. Thus, I believe that people overlook the importance of family, friends, and peers because they’re too busy working and living their lives, and cannot feel happiness. I think that it’s all because of our greed, that’s why we can’t be happy. Letting go of greed is really important. All human beings are in one way or another greedy, we can’t help it. But reduce your greed, your level of happiness will go up.

Special thanks to our friends from Oh!K channel for making this happen :)

“Saimdang” (The Herstory) is currently still in production and is expected to air sometime in the first half of next year.

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Fun Facts: Get To Know Laidback Luke Better With These 8 Interesting Facts

Laidback Luke is all set to bring the turbulence to Kuala Lumpur!

With a 2-decade track record of doing this his way under his belt, Luke is known for keeping versatility at the core of his every move. Having rewired a worldwide passion for dance music and set a new precedent for fan interaction along the way, Luke has a string of collaborators under his belt and his music speaks of a rare balance of both chart and credible club success.

A photo posted by Laidback Luke (@laidbackluke) on May 19, 2015 at 11:59pm PDT

Now, with his freshly renewed Super You&Me concept, which can be found at every corner of the globe, Laidback Luke is no stranger to playing at some of the biggest and hottest venues around the globe including New City Gas Montreal, Story Miami, Tomorrowland, TomorrowWorld, and Escape Room From Wonderland.

As his concept continues to leap from strength to strength, Laidback Luke will be bringing turbulence to back Kuala Lumpur on 5th June. As his arrival here is only days away, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to list 8 fun facts about the man to help you better prepare for his show.

Supported by BATE and Nick Haydez, Laidback Luke is set to take over Zouk Club KL.

Admissions: RM55 before 11pm (inclusive of 1 drink) RM70 after 11pm (inclusive of 1 drink)

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

For more information, hit up Zouk Club KL on Facebook.

We leave you today with “Beat of the Drum” by Laidback Luke and Angger Dimas featuring Mina. Enjoy!

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


KL International Jazz Fest 2013 Postponed

In view of the impending 13th Malaysian General Election , the KL International Jazz Festival 2013 concerts and masterclasses originally scheduled on 27th to 29th April is postponed to 14th and 15th of September, at University Malaya, with a similar line up of artistes.

For those who have purchased tickets for the 27th and 28th of April:

However, the International Jazz Day Concert and celebration at the University of Malaya on the 30th of April 2013 is on as scheduled with the original lineup of artistes. Confirmed artistes for the KLIJF International Jazz Day Concert:

Tickets can still be purchased online here. For more information, visit their website. Or hit them up on Twitter for more timely updates.


Congratulations, Alessandra & Jamie!

Not too long ago, Victoria’s Secret “Angel” supermom Alessandra Ambrosio announced that she was pregnant and that she’s expecting a baby boy. Can you believe that it was only in April when she finally revealed, “We really tried to keep it a surprise but we were too anxious! Soon, we will have a little boy to rock our world!!” on Facebook to her fans? Time flies!

Less than 24 hours ago, her longtime fiancé, California businessman Jamie Mazur made the official announcement via his Twitter account:

Yes! Their bundle of joy and latest addition to their gorgeous family is finally here! The supermom and her fiancé welcomed their son in Florianopolis, Brazil.

Talk about apt timing – the baby’s birth comes just two days after Alessandra had her baby shower and  is all set to join their daugher, 3½-year-old Anja Louise. During the baby shower, Alessandra tweeted, “So much fun at my little boy baby shower! Now just have to wait for him to arrive!”

Why hello there, Noah Phoenix. You lucky boy.

We’re super happy for you, Alessandra and we can’t wait to see the pictures!

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Oscars: In Memoriam Montage Honours Godfrey Gao & Kobe Bryant

The Oscars is often remembered for the powerful speeches, but another powerful segment is also the In Memoriam montage.

Over the past year, the world has lost a number of iconic actors, producers, directors, and more. Thankfully, the Academy was able to honour every single person and reflect on their legacies.

Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao (高以翔) is known for his work in “The Mortal Instruments”. The 35-year-old hunk collapsed and died on the set of a reality TV show “Chase Me” (追我吧) in Ningbo, China, last November. He was laid to rest at Taipei First Funeral Parlour on 15th December.

During Billie Eilish’s performance of “Yesterday” by the Beatles, Kobe Bryant‘s image also appeared on the screen. The quote, “Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going”, accompanied the image. Although the Lakers legend best known for his basketball achievements, he also won an Oscar in 2018 for “Dear Basketball” (under Best Animated Short Film category).

In addition, the Oscars also paid tribute to Rip Torn, Barbara Hammer, Patricia Blau, Steve Golin, John Briley, Diahann Caroll, Terry Jones, Catherine Burnes, Danny Aiello, Buck Henry, Stanley Donen, Barry Malkin, Robert Forster, Robert Evans, Richard Williams, Jim R. Alexander, Anna Karina, D.A. Pennebaker, and Leonard Goldberg.

The list continued with Andre Previn, Peter Mayhew, Sylvia Miles, Bibi Andersson, Michael Lynne, Doris Day, Sid Ramin, Michelle Guish, Sidney J. Sheinberg, Joss Williams, Piero Tosi, Kenneth Walker, Syd Mead, Harriet Frank Jr., John Witherspoon, Seymour Cassel, Peter Fonda, Branko Lustig, John Singleton, and Kirk Douglas.


(UPDATE) #BIGBANG Member Seungri Involved In Car Accident

Oh gosh, our hearts nearly leapt out of our throats upon hearing this piece of news because it’s coming so close after the tragic accident that took the lives of both Ladies’ Code members, EunB and RiSe.

Earlier this morning, it was reported that K-Pop idol boy group BIGBANG‘s maknae Seungri (real name Lee Seung-hyun) was involved in a car accident.

According to KBS, around 3:30am, the 23-year-old idol Seungri‘s Porsche collided with another vehicle, a Mercedes Benz, in the next lane. The car was traveling towards Ilsan on Gangbyeonbuk-ro, and the accident happened right in front of a Dongbu Ichon-dong apartment.

As result from the impact, Seungri’s Porsche flipped over after hitting the guard rails. 2 people who were in the Mercedes Benz were transported to a nearby hospital after sustaining minor injuries. Seungri, on the other hand, apparently took an ambulance and is undergoing treatment after the accident.

Almost immediately, worried netizens and BIGBANG fans alike flooded the interwebs with questions. However, YG Entertainment confirmed that it wasn’t a case of drunk driving and that Seungri wasn’t injured.

The Yongsan Police Station also cited that Seungri was driving the car, alone, but clarifies that he wasn’t in a state of intoxication. They explained that the cause is still unknown and are looking into the possibility of speeding. Currently, the accident is being investigated and are expected to summon those who involved.

Seungri was last seen at the launch of YG Entertainment’s latest venture, “NONA9ON”, together with the rest of BIGBANG.

According to allkpop, SBS News reported that Seungri was undergoing surgery for his liver due to his recent accident. However, YG Entertainment once again reassured fans that the idol is okay and that his injuries are not severe.

An agency rep stated, “The report that Seungri injured his liver and is undergoing surgery for it is false… Although he sustained slight internal bleeding, the medical team made the diagnosis that it’s something that will be fully healed if he takes it easy for a week.”

Another rep added, “It’s true he hurt his liver, but he’s just receiving treatment, not undergoing surgery. We expect him to stay at the hospital for about a week. He will participate in the investigation with the police after he finishes his treatment.”

Also, the dash cam video from a witness who happened to be at the scene when the crash happened was just released. From what we saw, it sure looked like an accident due to high speed on the road:

Seungri is really lucky to have escaped with no serious injuries!

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#HelloKitty: Kitty Fans, The Journey To Hello Kitty In Oz Has Begun!

Hello Kitty as the Great Witch of Oz has made her way to Malaysia!

Giving the public a small taste of the upcoming Oz inspired attraction opening in Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, Puteri Harbour, Johor on 31st October 2015, the “Journey to Oz” roadshow will kick-start at Quill City Mall, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, from 23rd to 25th October, before making its trail in various other states around the country.

Visitors to Quill City Mall can look forward to being the first to hear the call of the Great Witch to save the enchanted Land of Oz.

The “Journey to Oz” roadshows will tour around the Country to spread Hello Kitty’s call for Heroes as well as bring a part of the Hello Kitty in Oz experience to her fans. Hello Kitty in Oz is a themed attraction brought by Sanrio Hello Kitty Town.

Inspired by the timeless Wizard of Oz classic, it presents a whimsical fusion of Hello Kitty and the Wizard of Oz, bringing the cast of both stories to life – the first of its kind in South East Asia.

The Hello Kitty in Oz roadshow is specially curated for her fans and their families, who can participate in the Search for Oz – a search and win activity. Visitors will also enjoy character appearances from Hello Kitty, lucky draws, colouring activities for the children, and a themed setting for photo opportunities.

In tandem with this new attraction, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town will also be opening a special Hello Kitty in Oz retail shop that will carry exclusive limited edition Hello Kitty in Oz collectible merchandises.

With activities suitable for the entire family, Hello Kitty in Oz promises to be a big hit with the young and young at heart.

For more information on the roadshow dates for Hello Kitty in Oz happening at the various states, please visit the Facebook page or official Instagram.


The Pursuit Of Perfect Sound

Music lovers and audiophiles can agree on one thing; nothing is better than a good pair of earphones/headphones. Because while great artistes, DJs, and producers are hard to come by, a good pair of premium quality headphones makes all the difference in the music that you listen to.

Now, imagine this – discovering awesome background vocals or those additional instruments you don’t usually hear over your speakers or the sound system in your car.

Recently, Sennheiser Asia launched a new campaign entitled, “The Pursuit of Perfect Sound”. The campaign features the one and only popular Malaysian DJ/producer duo, DJ Goldfish and DJ Blink. Yeah you know those two, the one we interviewed two weeks ago.

“The Pursuit of Perfect Sound” campaign is also channeled via a video that features consumers of all walks of life using different ranges of Sennheiser headphones for their activities, highlighting the company’s wide range of premium quality headphones that are suitable for every need:

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“It’s not just a sound, or a beat. It’s an emotion.”

What do you say to music you can feel? We say, “Hell yeah!”

For more information, visit their official website.

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#JusticeLeague: This Is How Henry Cavill & Jason Momoa Get In Superhero Shape

Henry Cavill and Jason Momoa just made the wait for “Justice League Part 1” that much harder to bear!

Preparation has already begun, and the stars of “Justice League” aren’t wasting any time, each taking to their respective social media accounts to share their intense workout regiments to get in proper superhero shape for the upcoming massive ensemble. Regardless if you’re looking to battle villains, or intending to mix up your fitness routine, you can always take a page out of your favourite hero’s book thanks to these snaps.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” might have ended with Superman’s death, but even casual fans would know that the Man of Steel never stays dead for long. Remember when the final scene showed the dirt atop Superman’s casket start to levitate? This week, Superman himself (Cavill) reiterated that fact in his latest Facebook post.

In the picture, we see the actor completing his 1st week of training. “1st week of training done. 7 days, 9 workouts and a whole lot of food! #Superman #JusticeLeague #SupermanTraining,” he captioned. For anyone who believed that Superman was killed by Lex Luthor’s creature, Doomsday, this is proof to confirm his imminent return.

Coach @wfmft getting ready for the castle. Watchtower.

A video posted by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Apr 12, 2016 at 5:36am PDT

Also hitting the gym in preparation for his superhero role is Cavill’s “Justice League” co-star Jason Momoa, who will play the Atlantean King, Aquaman. Momoa shared a shirtless video of him working on his ripped muscles. However, it’s his brief caption with the tag “getting ready for the castle. Watchtower.” that has comic fans buzzing.

According to Movie Web, Watchtower was one of the Justice League headquarters, which was located on the moon in the original comics. The Watchtower has seen many incarnations over the years, including an outer-space emplacement (in “Batman Beyond”) and an underwater fortress (“Justice League Unlimited”).

A video posted by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:18am PDT

But while we wait for more details to unfold as production gets underway, you can always stalk Cavill and Momoa’s Instagram accounts for some workout inspiration. It’s interesting to note that each actor seems to be taking a different approach in their training regime.

To quote John Casteele, Cavill’s Man of Steel would likely have all-over development, while Momoa’s Aquaman might have slightly sleeker lines (along with powerful arms and legs) due to a life underwater. However, next time can we propose to have Superman and Aquaman go head to head at the gym?

“Justice League Part 1” will debut in theatres on 17th November 2017.

Sources: Movie Web, We Got This Covered, Screen Rant, Movie Pilot.


Twicelights: TWICE Kuala Lumpur Concert Venue Announced

Get ready Onces, concert details for TWICE (트와이스)’s “Twicelights” world tour are slowly but surely rolling out.

While we already know that TWICE will be returning to Malaysia on 17th August 2019 (Saturday), we now have additional scoop on the K-pop girl group’s upcoming concert.

Fans are understandably excited to see TWICE perform for real this time (fingers crossed). iMe Malaysia is organising their concert again but they’ve made some slight changes. Instead of choosing Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam, as the venue, the concert organiser has selected a better location.

The details for TWICE’s “Twicelights” Live in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:

Hopefully we’ll get more information on the concert tickets soon.

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#JusticeLeagueMortal: This Is What George Miller’s Version Would Have Looked Like

All eyes are on director George Miller lately, as his latest film, “Mad Max: Fury Road“, is considered by fans and critics as one of the best action movies of all time. One of the many reasons why it received generally positive reviews is because over 80% of the stunts and practical effects are real.

The same could be said of his “Justice League” movie that was abruptly cancelled by Warner Bros. for no particular reason. Originally slated for release in 2009, the film was supposed to begin its principal photography in late 2007. At that time, a lot of details were kept under wraps.

As previously reported, a documentary about the abandoned project is in the works, with Australian filmmaker Ryan Unicomb attached to helm. Titled “Miller’s Justice League Mortal”, the documentary will feature some never-before-seen artwork and interviews with the cast and crew of the original project.

Budgeted at $220 million, it was supposed to star Armie Hammer as Batman, DJ Cotrona as Superman, and Megan Gala as Wonder Woman. Additional cast include Adam Brody as The Flash, Common as Green Lantern, Santiago Cabrera as Aquaman, Teresa Palmer as Talia Al Ghul, Zoe Kasan as Iris Allen, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Martian Manhunter, and Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord.

Though the movie never saw the light of the day, the official Twitter account of the documentary decided to reveal several pieces of concept art from the abandoned project:

The official Twitter account further shared the concept sculpt of DC Comics superhero Martian Manhunter, who is also the member of Justice League.

This is the first time that the artworks of the original movie were ever revealed to the public and fans are certainly hoping to see more of it.

The documentary plans to showcase “a non-biased recount of the development, pre-production, and untimely cancellation of the project”. The cancellation’s long lasting impact on the Australian Film Industry will also be recounted in the documentary, which will be produced by Unicomb, Aaron Cater, and Steven Caldwell. Journalist Maria Lewis is currently attached to pen the script.

No release date has been set yet, but the documentary is currently in development and may begin filming later this year. Warner Bros’ upcoming 2-part “Justice League” movie will be released in cinemas on 17th November 2017 and 14th June 2019 respectively.

What do you think of the concept art? Do you think the movie could have been a smashing success if it hadn’t been cancelled? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


Booyah! The Top 10 Halloween-Themed K-pop Music Videos

Happy Halloween peeps! Choosing the perfect Halloween costume can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Regardless if you’re opting for the latest trends, the DIY route, or wiping something at the 11th hour, there are always plenty of ideas to go with. However, if craving for something more musically inclined, Hype Malaysia has got you covered.

What better day to celebrate the season other than watching a selection of K-pop music videos? A genre that has paid tribute in their own ways, here are our top 10 picks of the best K-pop Halloween-themed music videos.

Launching straight into the theme, Ladies Code turned our blood cold with “Hate You”. With the use of dolls, glitches and possessed stares, it’s hard not to be disturbed watching this music video. The macabre sense of it all is just emphasised with the classic use of candles, deep red roses and of course, skulls.

A classic throwback to 2013 with this entry, BTOB paints the world a gruesome shade when they emerged from a graveyard. Probably one of their more dramatic comebacks, this music video remains a powerful one from them—evident from the knockout vocals amidst the morbid themes.

Dreamcatcher stands out for their refreshing sound of a girl group with heavy rock. Beginning with the hair-raising intro of a music box, “Good Night” serves as a perfect introduction to the group if you are not familiar with them. The haunting vocals of the track tinges it perfectly with the natural unearthly vibe of the song, making this a must-listen for Halloween.

Known for their choice of experimental tracks, f(x) once again changed the game when they threw this curveball of a song. “Red Light” is perhaps one of their radical title tracks, somehow personifying the literal feeling of danger into a song. The music video’s natural unsettling aura adds to the creepiness, even more so with the track constantly changing its pace when not expected.

The name says it all—even more so with the need for a “clean” version of the music video! Probably one of the grotesque K-pop music videos out there, VIXX challenged the standard of idol groups by visualising what it’s like to literally be strung along and played by a girl. Using a great amount of special effects makeup, this music video is definitely not something to watch if you have a queasy stomach. With blood making a constant appearance, “Voodoo Doll” will always be the group’s most daring choice.

Enter the world of occult with Choa – a rather surprising music video to accompany the chill, reggae track. For people who are used to Choa’s usual image when she was with AOA, this was a complete 180-degree switch from her usual sultry and coquettish concept. The contrast from the relaxing track and the visuals is perhaps what is most disturbing, even more so when such lovely vocals are playing in the background as a game of Ouija goes on.

When one looks at Sunmi’s ethereal beauty, you can’t help but wonder if she’s an ageless vampire… or is she? Beginning with a jump scare, this legendary music video is not one to be skipped come Halloween. Successfully delivering a mix of the frightening nature of vampires yet their sexy appeal – Sunmi broke through with this solo song, with the iconic barefoot dance that is constantly referenced to till this day.

Red Velvet, known for their cute and pastel image switched things up when they traded their usual adorable looks for this creepy concept. A stellar track with one of the most unique beat drops to date from them, “Peek-A-Boo” has a teasingly grim vibe. With their bewitching beauty, the 4 girls seem to be a part of a cult that sacrifices pizza boys, in particular. Playing with classic gothic themes of dark mansions, rituals and—well, flinging several weapons at each other for practice—this will always be a standout music video in terms of their discography.

What says Halloween better than the actual thing itself? Telling the tale of 2 children who come knocking for trick-or-treating, the girls of TWICE wowed us all with their take on costumes and dancing in a Jack-O-Lantern. This track in particular was a turning point for TWICE (famed as the girl group of the nation for their refreshingly cute title tracks) when they opted for a more mature sound. Nevertheless, being the icons they are—they somehow still managed to sneak in an addictive cute dance move that gripped the nation!

And of course at first place, SHINee reigns supreme. A bold choice of a repackage comeback in the summer, “Married to the Music” is the epitome of a stylish Halloween. From the quality of the costumes and looks being served to the retro, funky sound of the track; SHINee doesn’t disappoint.

Playing on the idea of ‘marriage is a slow death’, they take the viewers on a wild ride of a party gone wrong with a killer bride determined to create a perfect man by taking several body parts of each member. The use of colours and almost comical take on a seemingly disturbing situation is what makes this music video superior, making it a brilliant homage by marrying the likes of The Addams Family visually and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” musically.

Feeling a little spooked out from this list? Not to worry, here’s a little something to lighten your mood. Despite all of the spine chilling elements of the season, let’s not forget the simple joys that also come with it. Here we have the 7 boys of BTS reminding us that Halloween is the best time to enjoy the fun of dressing up—and even embracing a humorous take on it with this rather chaotic yet notable dance practice.

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#EdSheeran: New Single Details & Album Title Revealed

Turns out, the light blue image that was uploaded on the singer-songwriter’s social media accounts last month was, indeed, a clue: the British musician has confirmed that new music is on the way.

A video posted by @teddysphotos on Jan 1, 2017 at 2:34am PST

Yesterday (Monday, 2nd January), Sheeran posted a short clip of himself dressed in a simple long sleeve sweater and glasses, while holding a sign that reads, ““New music coming Friday!!” That means fans can probably expect his new single to drop later this week; Friday, 6th January at 5am GMT to be exact.

Fans also took notice of another short clip of flashing graphics, leading them to believe that his upcoming album will be titled “÷ (Divide)”. Sheeran’s debut album “+ (Plus)” had the colour orange and his sophomore album “x (Multiply)” yielded the colour green. It wouldn’t surprise us if the light blue colour is meant for “÷ (Divide)”.

Sheeran has also released his albums approximately 3 years apart. “+” was in 2011, “x” was in 2014, and now his 3rd album this year. His titles all have a running theme: math.

When asked whether he’ll be considering “- (Subtract)” or “÷ (Divide)” for future album titles during last year’s interview with Entertainment Weekly, Sheeran replied, “They’re the 2 choices. But I don’t know what direction the album’s gonna go in yet. Every title has its own theme. ‘x’ was called ‘multiply’ because it made everything that was on ‘+’ bigger. From the venues to the songs to the radio plays to the sales.”

A new website was also apparently launched by Sheeran to commemorate the date. We can’t wait to hear some new tunes!


“Kita Punya Malaysia” By Bunkface Is The Official Theme For Merdeka 2018

The official theme song for this year’s Merdeka has been unveiled!

“Kita Punya Malaysia” by Malaysian pop-rock trio Bunkface has been selected as the official theme for the 61st Malaysia National Day.

According to Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo at a press conference last week, the song has been personally selected by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir from several other songs that were submitted.

The minister also said that the prime minister is attracted to the song as it has the catchiest tune compared to the rest.

Bunkface also shared the announcement on their social media with a shoutout, “Malaysia! We would like to express our gratitude for the trust given to produce Malaysia’s 61st National Day theme song. Listen to “Kita Punya Malaysia” in this coming Merdeka month. Are you ready to celebrate our independence day this 31st August with us?”

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Malaysia’s 61st National Day 2018 celebration will take place at Putrajaya with “Sayangi Malaysiaku” (Love Our Malaysia) as the theme. It will be the 1st national day celebration under Pakatan Harapan ruling.


Cathay Pacific Bans Shark Fin

Cathay Pacific, one of Hong Kong’s major airlines, has finally stepped up to do what’s right in response to marine-protection campaigns from Asian environmental groups. After a joint petition was sent to them, they announced that they will no longer carry unsustainable sourced sharks and shark-related products.

We all know what’s the biggest shark-related cargo/shipping, right? Yup. And Hong Kong government figures showed that 10,500 tons of shark fin were imported into the territory last year, with Cathay alone handling as much as 650 tons. Hence, Cathay Pacific said that it would stop shipping shark fin!

Elin Wong (Cathay spokeswoman) said upon the announcement, “This will not have a material impact on our business. We did this because we now have compelling evidence that the majority of shark fishing is incompatible with our position on sustainable development.”

Specifically, due to the vulnerable nature of sharks, their rapidly declining population, and the impacts of overfishing for their parts and products, our carriage of these is inconsistent with our commitment to sustainable development.

Hong Kong is one of the world’s biggest markets for shark fins, which are used to make the infamous shark’s fin soup. Cathay Pacific’s new policy would take about three months to be put in place as shippers had to be notified and appropriate procedures established.

Nevertheless, this will definitely slap Hong Kong’s huge shark fin industry around, ending with a big blow. We personally think that it deserves a standing ovation for more than a few minutes. Good job, Cathay Pacific! (Source)

For more information about shark fishing/finning, go here.

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#GoodVibesFest: Things We Loved About It

It’s official. Rainy day is the new black at music festival and you’ve just got to deal with it. Because really, who cares about the rain when you get to see epic live performances from Empire of the Sun, Ellie Goulding, Banks and !!! (Chk Chk Chk!) Of course, it was a bit of bummer that the performances by Electrico, Bittersweet, +2dB, and Paperplane Pursuit were cancelled due to the heavy rain. Festival-goers were forced to don their waterproof clothing and walk through the mud pits during the festival as well.

Despite the weather condition, we braved the crowds to share with you the best moments of this year’s Good Vibes Festival! Check out some of the things we loved about the festival here:

1. Saturday night fever at Heineken Star Club

Let’s do the TWIST! The retro dance craze began with Kyoto Protocol at Heineken Star Club as the band throws us an epic 70s throwback during their high energy Good Vibes Festival 2014 rock set. Staying true to their roots, they impressed the festival goers with their spectacular, interactive DJ set that involved a little “guitar-strumming session” on stage. Festival goers had fun with the guitar-shaped balloons that were given out by the band earlier as well and the 1-hour set time was simply not enough for the awesomeness happened at the Heineken Star Club!

Before the Kyoto band played on set, Giler Battle Crew danced to Guibooo’s interpretation of hip hop music at the Heineken Star Club too! Many other acts continued to follow throughout the night including Indiego & Co., Dangerdisko and Lapsap.

Wherever we go, food is a must. Good ones, especially. Good Vibes Festival 2014 is a great place to be if you are hunting for a some good ol’ festival food. A host of popular, local independent food joints were featured at the Good Bites Food Village, which offered us some of the greatest festival food we have ever had including the gourmet ice cream popsicles, sandwiches, and the NACHOS. Oh yes, we are in love with the nachos that we had!

Plus, there’s simply no better way to warm up than with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate during the cold, wet rainy night!

She said her name is Banks but we’d rather call her our new goddess!

The LA songbird lived up to the hype as she enchanted us with her sultry R&B melodies and mysterious charisma. Despite the rain, we managed to keep our spirits high for Banks’ soulful performance at the festival. What amazed us the most during her performance was when she hit high notes perfectly that almost felt like it was way too easy for her. The singer then surprised us with the acoustic version of “Warm Water” and we must say, her unique approach to R&B music made her an ideal performer of the night. It would have been a lie if we said that we didn’t feel emotional at all when she ended her performance with “Waiting Game”.

4. Walking on a dream with Empire of the Sun!

Empire of the Sun’s performance was so trippy that it almost felt like we are walking on a dream, and we are totally okay with that. From the jaw-dropping visuals to the epic grand entrance, it is worth waiting for Australia’s one-of-a-kind performance. Even after an hour delay, Empire of the Sun offered us an experience worth buying tickets for. Throughout his entire performance, Luke Steele changed into several outfits with his iconic headpieces and Aboriginal-inspired face paint. And of course, this was bound to HAPPEN and the guitar-smashing part by the end of their performance was totally unexpected, yet unsurprising. Psst… we also had the chance to catch up with Luke Steele before the show too! Check out the interview here.

Put on your pants, Nic! Oh wait, he did wear his “pants”, according to him. We quote, “These are swimming trunks. I wouldn’t wear my underwear on stage, that’s just crass!” And you should know that Nic wears his swim shorts wherever he goes now. !!! (pronounced: Chk Chk Chk), the dance-punk band from Sacramento, California, got “intimate” with the audience as Nic showed off his “pelvic-sorcery dance moves” in his printed swimming trunks. Getting up and close with him wasn’t the only the thing we enjoyed at the show – his abilities to let some of the festival goers let loose at the show was what we like the most!

The highlight of the show? When Nic jumped off the stage and rolled in the mud to finish off his set. That’s Nic for you, everyone.

Ellie Goulding might’ve been the last performer of the night but the huge crowd proved that she was the one that everyone was waiting for the whole night. Her presence on stage alone was enough to make everyone scream at the top of their lungs even before she started performing! Although we really wanted to watch her perform “How Long Will I Love You”, the acoustic version of “Guns and Horses” gave us a pleasant surprise so all was well.  Suffice to say, Goulding’s smooth vocals paired with the powerful instrumentals was just what everyone needed to listen to by the end of the night. It was just one of the most surreal moments, witnessing the crowd waving their white phone screens to her hit single, “Lights”. We can’t explain why we love her so much but we know we were reluctant to leave after she ended her performance with the crowd favourite, “Burn”.

Rain or shine, festival goers were all in good spirits as Good Vibes Festival offered us the ultimate “muddy” music festival experience. Yes, it could’ve been a better festival if it wasn’t raining but that didn’t stop us from going crazy over the headliners performing on stage at all! What could have been just another music festival ended up being one of the music festivals we enjoyed.

Here’s to a bigger, better festival next year!

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2 Couples Got Engaged At Ed Sheeran’s Kuala Lumpur Concert

There’s truly nothing like seeing your favourite artist perform live. Romance was definitely in the air as not 1 but 2 couples got engaged during Ed Sheeran’s Kuala Lumpur concert.

Last night (Tuesday, 14th November), fans were in a jovial mood to see the redheaded, blue-hearted British folk-pop star live in person at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. Not only did concert-goers enjoyed 17 solid performances (including 2 songs during the encore session), but at least 1 proposal stole the limelight from the 26-year-old singer himself.

While Sheeran was performing “Thinking Out Loud” on stage, a man in the VIP seated area got down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend. We assumed she said yes because they were seen hugging and kissing one another after that. A quick look on social media reveal that the newly-engaged couple are Gregory Eu, 28, and Ashley Ho, 27.

“Thank you to everyone for all your congratulatory messages, sharing in our special moment and all the love! And also thanks to everyone who took all the amazing pictures and videos, you’ve made our moment that much more special! Both Ash and I look forward to seeing you all at our wedding, we’ll keep you posted!” wrote Eu on his Facebook page.

According to NST, another marriage proposal also took place at the venue yesterday. The publication reported that a man also popped the big question to his partner. From the tender, touchy love songs to countless mobile phone lights brightening up the stadium, how could one say no to the sweet proposal?

Massive congrats to the happy couples ;)

Sources: Ashley’s Instagram, NST / Featured image: Today Online.


8 Fun Facts We Learnt From The BLACKPINK Global Press Conference

BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) has been trending all week long on social media for good reason. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are finally making their highly-anticipated comeback as a quartet today (Friday, 26th June).

To commemorate this, a global press conference was set up where domestic and foreign media were allow to ask some general questions. We’ve compiled 8 highlights that are worth checking out:

1. What sets “How You Like That” from other songs?

Jisoo: “How You Like That” is more powerful than the previous songs. We tried to put in hip-hop aspects in it. There is a huge twist in this song and will be fun for the listeners. So we hope you guys will enjoy it.

2. What went into the visual concept of this album?

Jennie: Because “How You Like That” is a hip-hop song, we tried to put together outfits that could bring out synergy and emotional aspects. Rather than focusing on one concept, we opted for BLACKPINK’s unique stamp on it.

3. In the prologue of 24/365, Rose, Jennie and Lisa used a cat and King Kong motion as description. In what aspects do these represent the song?

Rose: I think cats have characteristics that they’re really calm and still, but they can also attack furiously. Likewise, the song is also calm in the beginning, but the hook changes the mood soon after.

Jisoo: We hope to convey positivity and hopefulness where people can stand up despite facing difficult situations.

5. Lisa was rocking her Celine fashion statement.

6. Rosé was wearing the YSL dress from her shoot with Elle Magazine.

7. The “Sour Candy” collab with Lady Gaga

Jennie: First, we ended up on a phone call with Lady Gaga. She told us that she was our fan and that she loved BLACKPINK’s uniqueness, and we were honoured to hear that. Because she was an artist I’ve loved even before my debut, it was unbelievable to think that I would be working with her. I’m so happy that such a fun and enjoyable product came out of it, and I’m also happy that many people like it.

8. BLACKPINK’s comeback and promotion plans

Jennie: Starting with ‘How You Like That’, we will be looking to meet with our fans through our first full album. We are also in the process of working on our solo activities. More than anything, we just hope that in about 3 hours, our new song ‘How You Like That’ will just melt the hearts of all our fans.

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You Can Now Purchase Limited Edition Marvel Stamps At Pos Malaysia

Time to get your stamp albums out cause Pos Malaysia Berhad (Pos Malaysia) has launched its first-ever Marvel Super Hero-themed stamp series.

In celebration of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary this year, Pos Malaysia teamed up with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to produce a limited edition Marvel Super Hero Stamp Set.

The Marvel Super Hero Stamp Set features 10 fan-favourite Marvel characters (both heroes and villains). They include: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Black Widow, and Black Panther, together with Loki and Thanos.

The complete folder set is sold for RM120. According to Star2, it comes with two sheets of perforated stamps, one imperforated stamp, two souvenir covers, two post cards and one folder. And no, it won’t be sold individually.

Are you as excited for this as we are? Get the limited edition Marvel’s 80th stamp folder set by Pos Malaysia, featuring your favourite MARVEL characters for only RM120! Each folder set comes with 3 stamp sheets including 11 stamps, 2 souvenir covers and 2 postcards . . Available for pre-purchase from 4th July 2019 at all 13 General Post Offices and eziemall.com . . First 300 customers to pre-purchase at Stamp Gallery Pos Malaysia HQ, KL stand a chance to receive a limited edition poster! While stock lasts . . #PosMalaysia #Marvel #MarvelComics #LimitedEditionStamps #PosMalaysiaStamps #MalaysiaStamps #PostageStamps #StampCollection

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As mentioned in the Instagram post, the first 300 customers to pre-purchase at Stamp Gallery Pos Malaysia HQ will walk away with an exclusive poster. Pre-sale stars today (Thursday, 4th July 2019). You can do your pre-purchasing at all 13 General Post Offices nationwide or via the online store at www.eziemall.com.

“This stamp collection is undoubtedly a limited edition collectible as it showcases the realm of comic books and the Marvel universe which turned eighty years old this year as well as leveraging on the series of blockbuster movies depicting the sagas of these super-heroes,” said Pos Malaysia’s Group CEO, Syed Md. Najib Syed Md. Noor.

“We grew up enthralled by the adventures of these superheroes and became acquainted by their characters and personas. Therefore, we are very ecstatic to rejoice each of these characteristics in this limited stamp series, commemorated within the stamp frame,” Najib added.

The Marvel stamp series is only limited to 10,000 folder sets. Did you know that there’s also a Marvel Exhibition happening at Pavilion KL? Get the full scoop here.


Oscars 2019: 8 Asians Nominated At The 91st Academy Awards

The 91st annual Academy Awards has unveiled its 2019 nominees with “The Favourite” and “Roma” leading the list with 10 nods each.

However, the nomination list is still considered to be very white-dominated as it lacks in Asian representation, and Asian fans are especially disappointed that box office hit film “Crazy Rich Asians” is completely shutout by the Academy.

It is understandable that Jon M Chu’s movie “Crazy Rich Asians” is not exactly Oscar material due to the fact that it’s a rom-com which features an all-Asian cast to boot, but not having a single, tiny spot at this year’s Oscars at all doesn’t seem to sit well with the Asian audience.

“While representation for African-American and Latin films and actors was decent this morning, Asian performers missed out on best-picture inclusion for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and a supporting-actress nomination for co-star Michelle Yeoh,” says IMDb.com correspondent Dave Karger.

Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that no Asian made it to the nomination list at all. This year, 8 Asian Oscar nominees have been listed in the 2019 Academy Awards nominations – though in smaller categories. Check them out!

Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, Japanese animated fantasy film “Mirai” is the 6th Japanese film to be nominated in Oscar’s Best Animated Feature, and the only film that is not released under Studio Ghibli. Past Japanese animated films nominated for this category include “Spirited Away” which won the category in 2003, “Howl’s Moving Castle”, “The Wind Rises”, “The Tale of Princess Kaguya”, and “When Marnie Was There”.

Synopsis: The movie follows a young boy who encounters a magical garden which enables him to travel through time and meet his relatives from different eras, with the guidance from his younger sister from the future.

Though the movie is not directed by an Asian director, it is set in Japan and is typically about the country’s culture. Some critics have argued that the film is an example of racial stereotyping and cultural appropriation, but one of the co-writers of the movie who is also one of the voice cast, Kunichi Nomura noted that the movie does respect the Japanese culture the right way. The movie is directed by Wes Anderson, featuring an ensemble of voice cast including Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, and more.

Synopsis: Set in a dystopian near-future Japan, the story follows a young boy (Koyu Rankin) searching for his dog after the species is banished to an island following the outbreak of a canine flu.

“Shoplifters” is considered to be the highest-profile nomination for an Asian film this year. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, the movie is described as a “socially conscious” film about a family that relies on shoplifting to cope with a life of poverty. The movie is one of the highest-grossing domestic films of the year in Japan with over US$37.8 million.

Synopsis: The story focuses on a family of small-time crooks who try to survive their everyday life through petty crimes. One day, they come across a young girl living by herself on the streets and decide to take her in and raise her.

“Capernaum” is the 2nd Lebanese film to be nominated in Best Foreign Language Film category after “The Insult” in 2017. Written and directed by Nadine Labaki, the movie won the Jury Prize at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and received a 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes.

Synopsis: A streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy has ran away from his negligent parents, committed a violent crime and sentenced to 5 years in jail. While serving his sentence, the boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.

Written and directed by Chinese-Canadian Domee Shi, “Bao” is the first female-directed Pixar short to be nominated for an Oscar. The short is inspired from Shi’s personal experiences as a daughter of Chinese immigrants. The short film was released together with “Incredibles 2”.

Synopsis: The film is about an aging and lonely Asian mother, suffering from empty-nest syndrome, who receives an unexpected second chance at motherhood when she makes a dumpling that comes to life as a boy.

Directed by husband and wife pair Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the documentary which was produced by National Geographic chronicles the first-ever free solo climb of El Capitan at Yosemite National Park. The feature won the People’s Choice Award: Documentaries at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.

Synopsis: The film profiles rock climber Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite’s 3,000 ft high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, Honnold completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

“Minding the Gap” has won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival, and the New York Film Critics Circle award for Best Non-Fiction Film. Helmed by debutant director Bing Liu, former U.S. President Barack Obama cited the film as one of his favourites of 2018.

Synopsis: The documentary chronicles the lives and friendships of three young men who are united by their love of skateboarding.

Singaporean sound editor Ai-Ling Lee received 2 nods at this year’s Oscar. Lee who works in Los Angeles has involved in various Hollywood productions such as “Bruce Almighty”, “Tangled”, “Deadpool” and more. She previously received 2 Oscar nods in the same categories for “La La Land”. Together with Mildred Iatrou Morgan, their nomination in Best Sound Editing made them the first female team to be nominated in the category.

Synopsis: Directed by Damien Chazelle, “First Man” is based on the book “First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong” by James R. Hansen, with Ryan Gosling taking on the lead role. The story follows the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon.

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Sunway Resort Hotel Named Best Premier Holiday Destination In Malaysia

Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa has been named as the Best Premier Holiday Destination in Malaysia at the annual International Excellence Awards (IEA) 2019, a prestigious recognition organised by Brand Icon, a reputable creative and branding firm based in India.

“We are indeed honoured to have received this award and recognition. This will certainly pave the way, creating greater awareness for Sunway City in India,” said Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa’s Cluster General Manager, Mr Roger Marcz in a statement.

“Strategically located in an integrated destination, we are able to cater to all types of travellers – from fun-filled family holidays, to honeymooners, and to business travellers attending global conferences and conventions. We look forward to welcoming more travellers from India to stay with Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur,” Mr Marcz commented.

IEA 2019 was graced by popular Bollywood celebrity Kareena Kapoor, who was the chief guest of honour. Previous years, the ceremony presented Bollywood divas Madhuri Dixit and Shilpa Shetty as awards presenters.

Located within the integrated township of Sunway City, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa integrates a cluster of 3 hotels; Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Sunway Pyramid Hotel and Sunway Clio Hotel, conference and convention centres, a theme park, a mega shopping and entertainment mall, medical centre, educational facilities and a multitude of distinctive business and leisure facilities for an all-inclusive experience and convenience.


Choi Siwon Returns To Malaysia Next Week For A Special Event

Super Junior member Choi Siwon, who is no stranger to Malaysia, will be returning to country next week for a special event with American cosmetic brand Kiehl’s.

The 32-year-old star recently promoted the brand in Hong Kong when it launched a pop-up store, in an attempt to promote its Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream.

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The Super Junior member will be arriving in Malaysia on Saturday, 29th June 2019, 2pm at the Blue Concourse area in Sunway Pyramid mall.

Choi Siwon was last seen in Malaysia 10 months ago during a UNICEF campaign in Malaysia where he was joined by UNICEF Malaysia ambassador Lisa Surihani and Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar.

For more info, stay tuned on Kiehl’s Malaysia website.


#Malaysia: Mitsui Outlet Park Developer Planning A Big LaLaport Mall In Kuala Lumpur

And the new shopping malls just keep coming!

Mitsui Fudosan, the people behind Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang, is planning to develop a 9-storey, 45 billion yen ($397 million) mall in Malaysia with Eco World Development Group and 2 other local partners. The plan is to open a LaLaport mall like those of Japan in Kuala Lumpur in 2021.

The mall will sit on the 78,500-sq.-meter premises of the Bukit Bintang City Centre and will include residential and office space. It will comprise of 5 above-ground floors and 4 underground floors, and retail space will likely total 80,000 sq. meters – close to the 102,000 sq. meters of a major LaLaport mall in Chiba Prefecture.

The plan is to draw about 300 businesses to the new facility, among them restaurants, household goods stores, and fashion retailers.

On top of that, to distinguish the facility from the competition, Mitsui Fudosan intends to apply Japanese know-how to running the mall through such steps as training store managers and introducing a system to track daily sales of each store.

Costlier than the company’s outlet malls in Taiwan and the Chinese city of Ningbo, this new project will likely mark the biggest project for a commercial facility abroad by a Japanese real estate developer. Construction for the new 9-storey mall will begin in 2017.

Meanwhile, Mitsui Fudosan’s Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang has been performing well an expansion is now planned, driven by popular demand.

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Dua Lipa, Martin Garrix, Liam Gallagher, The Killers & Jay Chou To Perform At F1 Singapore Grand Prix

The entertainment lineup for the 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix has been unveiled.

Set to take place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit from 14th till 16th September, this year’s anticipated event will include a group of heavyweights from the music industry. They include Mandopop king Jay Chou, British pop sensation Dua Lipa, Dutch dance music star Martin Garrix, former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, American alternative rock band The Killers, and more.

Aside from the artists mentioned above, Mercury Prize-winning Scottish trio Young Fathers, British pop-soul veterans Simply Red, American hip-hop pioneers The Sugarhill Gang, Japanese rock band Sekai No Owari and ABBA impersonators Bjorn Again are also included in the list.

Fans can also expect local Singaporean acts such as DJ-producer Myrne, indie band M1LDL1FE, pop-jazz singer Miss Lou, and Joanna Dong to take the stage. Also on the lineup are Abby Simone x MMLD, Picks and Matteblacc.

Looking at the newly-released poster, Chou will be performing on the first day, The Killers and Gallagher on Saturday, followed by Garrix and Lipa on Sunday.

Tickets for the 11th edition of the Singapore night race will start from S$38 for single-day wheelchair accessible platforms and $78 for single-day walkabouts with access to the performance areas in Zone 4, which includes the Padang stage.

You can purchase your tickets here or call the hotline +65 6738 6738 for more information.


Hype’s Now Playing: Justin Bieber – Company

We found it interesting that Justin Bieber decided to unveil his brand new music video shortly after Selena Gomez dropped her visual clip for her latest single, “Kill ‘Em With Kindness”.

Regardless of whether it was intentional or purely coincidental, we ain’t complaining.

Although “Jelena” is over and done with, we’re still pretty excited about the visual treatments from both pop stars, albeit separately. While Gomez’s video was mostly shot in an indoor photoshoot setting, Bieber takes us outdoors as he travels around the globe for his “Purpose” tour.

Directed by Rory Kramer, Bieber’s personal videographer, the almost 3 1/2 minute clip is a documentary-style video piece that gives us glimpses of his on-the-go lifestyle throughout the past year. It even documents intimate moments of his journey recording the album – through its release, traveling with his entourage, and performing on his world tour.

Throughout the music video, viewers see the Biebs in many lights: one moment he’s exhausted and sad, the next, he’s goofy and clowning around backstage – just enjoying life as a typical 22-year-old young man. There is also a variety of scenic landscapes shown, featuring breathtaking views from around the world.

From snow to sunshine, we see Bieber skiing down a hill in the snow, hiking up a mountain with his friends, flying his own private jet, visiting waterfalls in Iceland, admiring the wonders of the world, and enjoying his free time on a yacht.

Don’t worry Beliebers, the pop star provides plenty of shirtless scenes too. There’s also footage of him strutting in his undies on the set of his sexy Calvin Klein photoshoot. In case you didn’t know, Bieber recently shared a naughty selfie of himself grabbing his “Calvins”.

“Personally, I love this video because it’s an honest look at my journey. The process of putting together this album and this tour — surrounded by people I love to be with — has been really special. I’m proud of it, it’s been a lot of fun and lot of hard work, and I think that really shows in [the] video. I hope my fans like it as much as I do, because it’s really all for you,” the singer said in a statement.

P/s: Look out for cameos from celebrities like Kanye West, Floyd Mayweather, Diddy, and Skrillex.

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EXO’s Xiumin, SHINEE’s Key & More Release Cheerful Army Song For Fans

For K-fans who have been missing their male idols like EXO’s Xiumin (시우민), SHINEE’s Key (키), Wanna One’s Yoon Jisung (윤지성), BTOB’s Changsub (이창섭) and more, fret not because they have released a special gift for you!

The enlisted K-pop stars, including other celebrities like Infinite’s Sunggyu, Jo Kwon, Jung Jinwoon, Kim Minseok and Lee Jaekyoon dropped their new single titled “Run Run” (달려 달려) yesterday (Wednesday, 6th November).

It was first reported by SpoTV on 25th July this year that a number of celebrity soldiers currently on mandatory service are coming together to record a song. In addition, the source added that the upcoming song will be more easy-going that even the listeners can jam along to.

The music video of the song features the 9 Korean celebrities having an enjoyable time as they recorded their solo parts of the song as well as the group number. Watch the full clip of the song below:

It’s very heartwarming to see all the stars look very cheerful and excited as the video goes. Fighting for all of them!