The Most Snatched Looks From Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Kuala Lumpur 2023!

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recently staged its fifth installment of the highly-anticipated annual fashion event, the Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek KL 2023 (MBFWKL). With the theme “Electric is the Attitude”, this year’s runway showcased fashion-forward designs that intertwined luxury with sustainability.

We had the pleasure to witness the electrifying runway looks from Day 2 of MBFWKL, from designers such as Dickson Lim, Ivan Young, Cahaya Studios and Kree. Here are some of the best looks from the unforgettable event.

The first thing that came to mind when we saw Dickson Lim’s name on the lineup were structured silhouettes with a splash of unconventional flair, and as expected, he delivered that and so much more. This vibrant blue suit with the waist cut-outs were one of the many fabulous silhouettes that stood out to us. It’s giving business on the top, party at the bottom with the glamorous flared pants (which were featured in many of the suit-looks) that swayed elegantly as the model strutted down the runway.

Why use both hands when you can just use… well, one? This look features an interesting suit jacket that only has one side of the sleeve out. Definitely one of the most intriguing looks on the runway, but the wrap-around sleeve may be a turnoff for the right-handed people out there.

While the pleated details on the side and the long flowy scarf were definitely what drew us in, it was the pleated leather trousers that sold us.

Another cut-out suit jacket, this look is giving a bit of Thom Browne with the pleated dress layered over the flared pants.

Ivan Young brings our wildest dreams to life with his stunning gowns adorned with ostrich feathers and gorgeous details that made the runway seem otherworldly. This one in particular caught our eyes thanks to the dramatic cape that flowed beautifully as the model walked down the runway.

Mixing a bit of form with some flair, this look blends Ivan Young’s quintessential flamboyant details, such as the feathers and silk with a structured look.

Did you hear someone say… GLAMAZON? This is a quintessential Ivan Young look. The feathery cape and floor-length gown takes this ensemble to another level.

While this look is much simpler compared to the long gowns that the label is known for, it still manages to bring some DRAMA to the runway.

Cahaya Studios surprised us with some minimal yet sophisticated looks… and lots and lots of pleats. We felt like we were transported to a dystopian land when the models strutted down the runway. From the pleated cape to the sheer top to the pleated pants, and of course, the model’s gorgeous locks, we were hooked by this look.

Sheer tops should become a staple in everyone’s wardrobe. Periodt.

The theme is business casual with some attitude and whole lot of STYLE! From the pleated jacket to the bralette, we loved everything about this look.

If there’s one thing to know about Cahaya Studios, it’s that they’re an expert in creating interesting textures – this one in particular was our favourite.

Kree’s form-fitting silhouettes and vibrant colorways bring chic BAWSE realness to the runway. The bright suit jacket’s shoulder pads and cinched waist gave this ensemble a lovely hourglass silhouette.

The dramatic lantern sleeves and sheer pink material that reflected the light beautifully as the model moved down the catwalk added a whole lot of SASS to the everyday silhouette.

This design reminded us of the iconic office lady look from the 1980s and 1990s. The vivid emerald green look contrasted beautifully with the earthy warm tones of the rest of the ensemble.

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25-Year-Old Man Sues His Mother Over Toyota Fortuner Ownership

We are taught from a young age to honour our parents. However, it seems respect goes out the window when a Toyota Fortuner is involved.

52-year-old Dewi Firdaus was shocked when her son decided to sue her over the ownership of said car.

Dewi is a state civil servant (ASN) who stays in Kota Salatiga, Indonesia. She was married to Dr. Agus Sunaryo who is the former Director of the Salatiga Regional Hospital. However, they divorced in September 2019.

According to Dewi, the car was purchased in 2013 at the Toyota Kaligawe Semarang. “At that time, I had just sold a Toyota Waris and it hadn’t changed names yet. So I took my child’s name because I trusted him,” she explained.

Alfian Prabowo, 25, sent a lawsuit letter in October 2020 stating that she was only renting the car. He requested that she either return the car or pay the monthly rental which has gone up to 200 million rupees (RM57,447). If she does not pay the rent, Dewi’s house will be confiscated as collateral.

“He’s supposed to be my protector, not add to my suffering,” she lamented. “If my house is confiscated, where will I live? How can my only son do this to me?” She did not request for a lawyer as she believes “Allah will accompany mothers who raise their children sincerely.”

According to Caesar Fortunus Wauran who is representing her son, the lawsuit is not entirely over the car. It was meant to be a warning to his parents. Apparently, Alfian is tired of seeing his parents fight and hopes this matter will push his parents to either reconcile or separate. Ceasar revealed that the defendants in the case were actually Dewi and Dr Agus.

A member of the DPR RI, Dedi Mulyadi, stepped in to help the hapless mother. He has provided a legal attorney for her but hopes to resolve the case by deliberation. Although he wants the case to be resolved in a friendly manner, he admits that the lawsuit is heavy as it is a material lawsuit.

Dewi stresses that the car was bought with her own money from her work as a civil servant. Although she did not think her son would ever do this to her, she is trying to be forgiving. “Until whenever he is my son, whom I gave birth to in pain and still make an impression today,” said Dewi.

We hope the family will be able to reconcile the matter soon.

Sources: Kompas.com, Vocket, SinarPlus, Netral.News


Malaysian Immigration Department’s Official Website Got Hacked?

Remember the time when the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was allegedly hacked? That actually wasn’t the case as it turned out that the old tweets under the account were written by the previous owner of the account.

But have you ever wondered what would happen if an actual government website was actually hacked by an unknown individual? That may be the case right now as it appears that the Malaysian Immigration Department’s official website got hacked earlier today (Tuesday, 4th April).

Earlier this morning at 9:40am, the Malaysian Immigration Department posted on its social media accounts earlier today to notify the public that the website was under maintenance. However, that may not be actually the case as netizens discovered that the website could possibly have been hacked by an unidentified individual.

As seen in the screenshot above, if you were to type and search the Malaysian Immigration Department, the words “Hacked by CaptainSmok3r” can be seen written below the link to the official website. At the time of writing, there is currently no information on who CaptainSmok3r is or how they managed to bypass security to be able to hack the government website.

However, the hacker left a message to reassure people that they were only doing this for fun. Apart from the notice, they also left an unusual expression written in Persian which translates to, “To health, the rule that he taught, if you are single, you are higher than the king.”

Due to this incident, visitors have not been able to access the website for any purpose so far. Netizens responded to the “maintenance” post after discovering what actually happened. Some found the whole thing humorous while others were concerned and questioned the department’s security system. The Malaysian Immigration Department has yet to release a statement regarding the situation.

This wasn’t the only website that was allegedly hacked as it was also brought to our attention that the National Heart Institute (IJN)’s website was also hacked. If you click on the website you’d be redirected to an unknown shoe shop website. The institute also has yet to address the situation. In the meantime, do not attempt to purchase anything from the redirected website.

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Petrol & Diesel Prices Malaysia For 14th – 20th December 2017

It’s that time of the week again where motorists are curious to know about the new fuel prices.

As per our source, prices for petrol and diesel will see a drop starting from tomorrow (Thursday midnight, 14th December) onwards.

The expected prices for petrol and diesel for 14th – 20th December 2017 are:

The current prices for 7th – 13th December 2017 are:

We will update the fuel prices should the official announcement differs from aforementioned prices.


Bruno Mars Announces World Tour!

Atlantic recording artist Bruno Mars has unveiled details of his highly anticipated world tour, “The Moonshine Jungle World Tour”!

The North American leg of the tour gets underway on 22nd July at Washington, DC’s Verizon Center and then continues through August.  The European leg of the tour begins 2nd October in Belfast, Northern Ireland:

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The “The Moonshine Jungle World Tour” announcement comes just as “When I Was Your Man”, the latest single from Mars’ just-released sophomore album, “Unorthodox Jukebox“, exploded into the top 10 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” where it joins the album’s blockbuster first single, “Locked Out Of Heaven“, which recently spent six consecutive weeks atop the “Hot 100” chart.

Remember that one time when Bruno Mars’ “Unorthodox Jukebox” was officially launched in Malaysia and our friends from Warner Music Malaysia planned this awesome flash mob right smack in the heart of Kuala Lumpur?:

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Since then, the album has made a stunning SoundScan/Billboard 200 debut upon its release, entering the chart at #2 with sales in excess of 192,000. It’s Bruno Mars’ highest first week sales debut thus far. And let’s not forget his breathtaking performance during the 55th Annual Grammy Awards fronting an all-star tribute to Bob Marley alongside the likes of Sting and Rihanna.

The performance also marked the Grammy-winner’s third consecutive year to perform on the acclaimed show.

Special guests on select dates of the North American leg include Ellie Goulding and newly signed Elektra artist Fitz & The Tantrums. Tickets for select North American dates and all European dates and will go on-sale 1st March. Our question is, where to after the European dates,  Bruno? Is Asia anywhere on that “The Moonshine Jungle Tour” schedule?

For full details and ticket availability, please visit his official website.


Maybank Introduces All-New MAE App Which Comes With Dedicated Debit Card

Maybank has recently launched its latest app, MAE by Maybank2u, which will offer users a next-generation digital banking experience.

Complementing the recently announced app is the all-new MAE Visa Debit Card, which can be ordered and received through mail.

MAE was originally an e-wallet that was integrated into the Maybank2u app. However, the purpose of this new app is not just for cashless transactions, but it is also meant for facilitating everyone’s regular banking needs with new and exciting features that help customers better manage their finances.

Maybank’s CEO Datuk Abdul Farid Alias said, “MAE by Maybank2u was developed to be more than just a banking app; we want it to be an all-encompassing platform to help our customers manage their day-to-day money matters. Imagine it to be a pocketable digital bank but with many cool features to help you take control of your money.”

“The app contains the existing features within Maybank2u to help with your daily needs, such as paying bills and fund transfers; but we have also introduced new tools to help customers track their spending while encouraging them to save too,” he stated in his speech.

Designed to be a replacement for Maybank2u, the new app keeps all of Maybank2u services but introduced new features, such as “Tabung” and “Expenses”. This is part of the bank’s effort to help users manage their finances responsibly and in a more comprehensive manner.

The “Expenses” feature provides a view of everything you’ve spent across your Maybank accounts, cards, and QR transactions to give more insight on where your money has gone. On the other hand, the “Tabung” feature is self-explanatory; it helps you save money consistently in order for you to achieve a desired target, which can also be done quicker with the help of “Boosters”.

For example, the “Spare Change Booster” will round up your expenses higher and deliver the additional change to your “Tabung”. “Scan & Save Booster” automatically transfers everything you save from QR transactions, while “Guilty Pleasure Booster” allows you to set a daily spending limit in any category and an amount will be credited into your “Tabung”, if the limit is exceeded.

The new MAE Visa Debit Card comes with a lot of benefits including foreign exchange rates and perks to enjoy worldwide. This card can be applied through the app and with an annual fee of RM8, they will deliver it to your doorsteps within 7 working days.

Maybank is confident that users will slowly migrate to the new app replacing Maybank2u altogether. “We are expecting 3 million downloads of the app in the next 12 months,” Datuk Farid said.

MAE by Maybank2u is now available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store. To learn more, feel free to read up on the app here or watch the video below:

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Ed Sheeran Launches New Record Label “Gingerbread”

Currently dominating the charts with hit single “Thinking Out Loud”, Ed Sheeran who recently stopped by Malaysia has taken the next step in his career by launching his own record label. The 24-year-old singer has signed a deal with Warner to house his company in order to help other aspiring artistes reach the top of their game.

He told Nova FM: “I’ve set up my first record label, it’s called Gingerbread and [British singer-songwriter] Jamie Lawson is my first signing. I wanted Australia to be the launch pad because Australia is a country that I feel would really really dig Jamie.”

Ed, said he decided to back new acts after industry executives ignored him when he discovered singer-songwriter Passenger, who then went on to have a global hit with “Let Her Go“.

He added: “The first time I properly thought about it was when I took Passenger on tour for two years. I took him into my record company and played them the record but they didn’t get it.

“Then I was too busy on my own stuff and I let it slide. Then he had a worldwide number one hit. After that, everyone was like, ‘Maybe Ed does know what he’s talking about’.”

He also said: “There are people on that scene who make me look terrible by just being so good. They haven’t got the right platform.”

“I have a tour and Twitter, so I can put them in front of my fans instantly. I can sit down with heads of radio stations and ask whether they’ll play it on the radio. I’m in a really fortunate position to be able to break acts.”

The “Thinking Out Loud” singer’s latest album ‘X’ recently sold over two million copies in the UK. Also, if you missed it, you can check out our interview with Ed here.

For now, here’s “Bloodstream” by Ed Sheeran and Rudimental.

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


#OUG: Netizens Express Sympathy To Woman Who Walks Around In Her Underwear In Public

Photos of a woman wearing nothing but a red underwear and a white singlet in public have been uploaded on social media. While we’re uncertain about the original source, the images (below) were shared by 好好嘢 (a Chinese Facebook news account) on Wednesday (28th June).

The caption reads, “KL OUG花园时常出没疑似有问题的华裔妇女…每天只穿底裤到处走！还和人家说下面有剃毛?” (Translation: “There is a Chinese woman around KL OUG garden…walking around in her panties everyday! She even tells people that she shaves down there?”)

Although the caption is obviously trying to make fun of her, many netizens have spoken up for her. One Facebook user said, “Come on guys, don’t be a bloody ass. I see her almost everyday and yes, she wears like this every single day. But that does not gives the right for you guys to laugh and make fun and start tagging your friends bout her. There is no needs to make fun of her.”

Meanwhile, some netizens claimed that she has mental issues and expressed sympathy toward her situation. “Why are posting this? Don’t you think she’s pitiful enough?” wrote social media user Carol.

In a video shared by 大马趣事“不说你不知” (a separate Chinese Facebook news account), a man can be heard asking the woman why is she dressed inappropriately, to which she answers, “Sexy orh? Sexy orh”

The person behind the camera then replies, “This is not sexy. This outfit is only suitable for the beach. Can see your pubic hair.” He then tells her that he can see her butt hole (dude, seriously?).

Upon seeing this, many netizens criticised the man for filming the woman and posting it on social media. “To the person who shot this video, please learn how to respect others and yourself,” wrote Facebook user Johnson.

What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know your thoughts on the comments below!

Sources: 好好嘢, 大马趣事“不说你不知” / Featured image: 大马趣事“不说你不知”.

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unBullievable! Pavilion KL Launches CNY 3D Trickeye Show Of Golden Bull

Pavilion KL has just unveiled an “unBullievable” sight for visitors this Chinese New Year.

Located at the main entrance next to the iconic Crystal Fountain is the mall’s first-of-its-kind 3D trickeye show of a giant Golden Bull charging out of its giant outdoor LED screen.

In conjunction with Pavilion KL’s ‘Blessings of Prosperity’ celebration, visitors will be able to witness the 3D trickeye show hourly. The charging of the golden bull is meant to signify the animal’s strength as well as joining in on the fight against Covid-19 to bring blessings of Good Health and Prosperity to the nation.

Shoppers can also find the Biggest Golden Bull in Malaysia with gold-plated sparkling eyes, measuring at 15ft (h) x 16ft (w), on the rotating stage inside Pavilion KL’s Centre Court. So if you’re free during this long weekend, do drop by the mall to witness the spectacle in person.

In addition, we’ve got a list of delectable Chinese New Year food options available at Pavilion KL here.


#adidasNMD: adidas Originals NMD_R1 Drops Tomorrow (1st October) At Pavilion KL

adidas Originals NMD_R1 will be officially released on Saturday (1st October) at 10am in the adidas Originals Concept Store, Level 4, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.

Inspired by iconic running silhouettes from the adidas archive, the NMD_R1 is a progressive model that effortlessly blends the past and future.

The 4 new colourways that will be released tomorrow are: Light Blue (S31514), Black Blue (S31515), Teal (S76010), and Navy Red (S76011). Available sizes start from UK7 up to UK11 and retails at RM490.

If you’re interested in buying a pair, queue and registration will start at the adidas counter located at Pavilion KL’s Main Entrance’s Fountain Area on Friday (30th September) from 4pm to 8pm. There will be 4 lanes, with each lane dedicated to each colourway.

On top of that, only one (1) registration is allowed per person and if customers disobey this rule, all his/her registrations will be disqualified.

For more terms and conditions, click here.

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


#ElectricRunMY: 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Year’s Trippy Fun Run

Among the many themed fun runs slated to happen in Malaysia this year, the one that we’ve been looking forward to the most is none other than the Electric Run Malaysia. In fact, we made up our minds right after last year’s inaugural Electric Run Malaysia event that we’d definitely be going back :)

If you weren’t at last year’s installment, fret not. This year promises to be bigger and better, with many more features added. Thanks to our friends from The Livescape Group, we got first dibs on what to expect from Electric Run Malaysia 2016.

1. Additional trippy course lands to render you dizzy

Last year’s course lands (Candy Lane, Rainforest, Water Station, Neffmau5 Land, Under The Sea, Rainbow Road, The Powerhouse) were impressive to us because of its novelty factor. This year’s will easily top that because there will be new zones, which means new experiences! That’s right. Electric Run Malaysia 2016 will return with the 7 dazzling course lands from its debut and will feature 2 new, never before seen course lands which will highlight Malaysia in all its neon glory.

Want to bring your kid or your younger family members? You can! Entry for children under 12 years of age is free*. One (1) parent is allowed to bring only one (1) child/participant under 12 years old, and child must be accompanied by a successfully registered parent, adult legal guardian, or an eligible adult care person at all times. But you best hurry because there are limited free registrations available on a first come first serve basis.

*No race kit will be provided for children under 12 years of age.

3. Post-run celebration with an international artiste

Electric Run Malaysia 2015 saw the race culminating in an exhilarating finish line celebration where participants partied with some of the biggest names in Malaysia including acts like Enterprise, Paperplane Pursuit, Kyoto Protocol, Jin Hackman and Dae Kim, and Nesh and TRuF. And also, a spectacular fireworks show. For this year’s edition, the organisers are promising an international artiste to headline the post-run celebration stage. More details to be revealed soon ;)

4. F&B + merchandise galore at the Market Place

If you were at Electric Run Malaysia last year, you’d know that the activities span beyond just fitness alone. As Malaysians are known for their love of food, last year’s event had vendors lining up to provide participants with an “on noms galore” such as Judicious, Nathan’s Foodtruck, Bubu Foodtruck, A Pie Thing, NS Kitchen, Food Express by Sisterlicious, Burgergilerpower, Huios, and Vitamin Factory. This year, the Market Place will feature even more F&B and merchandise to “fuel” you before your run ;)

The registration fee is priced at RM88 per person but did you know that there’s a way to score a 10% discount off? How, you ask? Register for a little cheaper when you bring three (3) other friends! When you sign up for Electric Run Malaysia 2016 in a group of four (4), each person’s slot will be priced at RM79.20*. After all, and as always, the more the merrier!

*Not inclusive of GST and RM3 ticketing fee per pax.

No run is complete without a kit you can keep and remember it by. For Electric Run Malaysia 2016, every participant will receive a race tee, a finisher’s medal, drawstring bag, a temporary Electric Run sticker tattoo, 2 glow sticks, and an LED bracelet as part of their race kit. And yes, just in case you were wondering, this year’s kit will be different from the last. Limited edition souvenirs from Electric Run Malaysia 2016, if we dare say :)

The inaugural Electric Run Malaysia saw 12,000 enthusiastic runners at the event, bagging the title of “Largest Participation In A Neon Run” in The Malaysia Book of Records. And we’re proud to say that we were a part of it! Will this year’s participation beat 2015’s? Be a part of it and find out :)

Not convinced? Our recap of last year’s Electric Run here.

Electric Run Malaysia 2016 sponsors include Selangor Turf Club (Official Venue), Hitz.FM (Official Radio Station), Malay Mail (Official Newspaper), Hype.My (Official Online Media Partner), HotelQuickly (Official Hotel Booking App), GoGet (Official Convenience Provider), Grab (Official Transport Provider).

For more information, hit up their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.

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The Wanted’s Tom Parker Ties The Knot But 2 Members Didn’t Show Up

Tom Parker recently walked down the aisle with his now-wife Kelsey Hardwick, and the newlyweds were surrounded by family and friends… At least most of them.

Parker revealed that some of his bandmates from The Wanted didn’t bother to show up at his wedding, which took place at Ridge Farm in Surrey. We’re looking at you, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes. On the bright side, Max George and Jay McGuiness were there to show their support during Parker’s big day.

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“I emailed all the boys a few months ago and asked them to be ushers. As we’ve not all been together since 2014, I thought my wedding might have been a nice moment for it. Siva and Nathan said they’d like to but they didn’t know what they were doing at that time. Then it got closer and I needed their suit sizes. Siva said no and Nathan didn’t reply. It is what it is,” Parker told OK! Magazine.

Yikes! It seems like relations are possibly at an all time low isn’t it? Pun intended. But it’s all good though. Parker did say he was okay with how everything turned out as the ones who really matter showed up. He added, “We all got on in the band, but I was closer to Max and Jay; it was usually us three who went out and got smashed on tour. I’m happy they were there.”

Hardwick looked every inch the glowing bride in a plunging white lace dress with a matching veil. Standing next to her, Parker opted for a grey suit and cream tie. In speaking with the publication, the couple shared that it was love at first sight.

“It was literally love at first sight. I saw him outside a nightclub in London and I grabbed my friend and said: ‘Oh my god, I love him’“, the actress recalled. “He’s the love of my life. The boys always say we’re the boy and girl version of each other, which is why it works.” Parker added, “It was instant. I knew as soon as I saw her that I saw her as the mother of my children.”

Take a look at some of their wedding photos below:

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The Wanted rose to fame in 2009 but the band decided to go on a hiatus in 2014 to allow each member to pursue his own personal endeavour. Are you still hopeful that the 5-piece group will reunite?


Jaywalking Right Into Our Hearts!

Well, well, hot news of the day. And we mean, HOT.

A recording artist, dancer, rapper, music producer, b-boy, songwriter, composer, actor, everything and anything you’ve ever imaged a hot Korean-American should be, is heading our way – right into the heart of Malaysia. Uh, right into our hearts.

Park Jaebeom, more affectionately known as Jay Park was the former leader of popular Korean boyband, 2PM. Although he took a leap of faith and returned to the United States in 2009, he hasn’t stopped working hard.

And it all started out with making video of himself singing a cover of B.o.B and Bruno Mars’ “Nothin’ On You”. Oh, no big deal. Just a simple video. No flashy effects, no CGI whatsoever:

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The video was released in March 2010 and went viral immediately, reaching over 2,000,000 views in less than 24 hours.

That success earned him his contract with Sidus HQ and he later released a single album titled “믿.어.줄.래” (“Will You Believe Me”) containing three tracks, including a rearranged Korean version of “Nothin’ on You”.

Fast forward just two years later, Jay Park has gone on to win numerous awards as a solo artiste including:

Obviously, he is also no stranger to fellow American YouTubers (Nigahiga, KevJumba, AJ Rafael, Dumbfounded, Clara Chung, David Choi, Wong Fu Productions, Far East Movement) because on the 5th of September 2010, Jay Park appeared in the 3rd International Secret Agents (ISA) concert in Los Angeles, California

That performance alone drew more a lot more attention to him that he had expected.

Did we also add that he went on cameo in Far East Movement’s “Jello” music video and also star in one of Wong Fu Productions’ comedy skits? Here:

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So much attention! So much so that his fans have since coined the term, “Jaywalkers” for themselves.

And now, his fans would be pleased to hear that Jay Park will be making his way back to Kuala Lumpur en route for his “New Breed” album promotion tour! Universal Music Malaysia Chinese and DiGi have announced their collaboration to present the “Jay Park Showcase”.

For more information, visit Universal Music Malaysia Chinese’s Facebook page or holler at “Jaywalkers Malaysia” via their Facebook page!

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#Converse: Iconic Sneakers Revamped; Officially Debuts “Chuck Taylor All Star II”

Converse refreshes its most iconic sneakers.

Today (July 27th) Converse Inc. debuts the all new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II, a contemporary adaptation of the legendary Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette, for the first time overflowing with innovative Nike Lunarlon technology to support the always-on creative lifestyle.

Ready for more, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II boasts the most recognisable exterior nature of the original Chuck Taylor All Star.  Details include the unique white foxing, rubber toe-cap and the statement All Star patch, while dialling up consumer-led features and benefits to deliver a comfortable and versatile premium sneaker for Chuck Taylor fans everywhere.

“The Chuck Taylor All Star is one of the most legendary and iconic sneakers of all time,” said Jim Calhoun, Converse President and CEO. “The launch of Chuck II is a ground-breaking moment for Converse as we continue to move the brand forward through creativity and innovation, ushering in not just a new sneaker, but a completely new way of thinking.”

Since its debut in 1917, the Chuck Taylor All Star has become one of the world’s most celebrated sneakers, with fans, artistes and musicians adopting the brand as a badge of creativity and self-expression. In creating the Chuck II, Converse obsessed over creative spirits around the world joining them on tour, in concert halls and art studios, on sidewalks and at all-night parties, and realised they wanted more.

The Chuck Taylor All Star II is designed to meet the demands of the creative lifestyle and is built for the next generation of self-expression. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II’s innovative features includes Nike Lunarlon sock-liner for superior full foot cushioning and arch support, foam padded collar and non-slip gusseted tongue for 360-degree comfort and a perforated micro suede liner, for breathability during extended periods of war.

Constructed from durable premium canvas, the exterior of the Chuck Taylor All Star II elevates the sneaker’s most recognisable features with premium details including a fully embroidered All Star patch, on-trend high foxing and monochrome matte eyelets.

Take a closer look at the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II sneakers below.

The Fall 2015 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II sneaker will make its debut on July 28th (Tuesday) at a retail price of RM269.90 (ox) and RM289.90 (hi-top) at Converse retail stores, selected retailers and online the brand’s official website and will be available in the following colours: black, white, red and blue.


#iflix: Watch “Goblin” (도깨비) With Your #SeoulMate This Valentines Day

K-Drama fans, here’s a “Goblin”-tastic idea for your Valentine’s Day date night.

iflix will be holding a special screening of the first 2 episodes of “Goblin” (도깨비), South Korea’s hit drama, at dal.komm HAUS, Da Men Mall, on 11th February (Saturday).

Starring an all-star cast of Gong Yoo (of “Train to Busan” fame), Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, and Yoo In Na, “Goblin” follows Kim Shin aka the Goblin, an immortal man. The only way to end his deathlessness is to find a “goblin bride”, bringing his search to Ji Euntak (played by Kim Go Eun) whom he falls passionately in love with.

Besides the screening, iflix will also be giving away 3-month subscriptions for only RM10 as well as other exclusive drama merchandises such as life-size character pillows, OST albums, and photo books. Tasty beverages and pastries will also be served to patrons.

Reserve your spot at http://iflixdatenight.peatix.com. At the entrance, be sure to show your iflix sign-in page from your mobile device.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.


Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: Schindler’s List (1993)

Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don’t.

Directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg and scripted by Steven Zaillian, Schindler’s List is an epic 1993 American historical drama film that still wows movie buffs today. Based on the novel Schindler’s Ark by Australin novelist Thomas Keneally, the movie starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley is based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. The refugees mentioned were from a majority of Polish-Jewish backgrounds.

Notions for a film about the Schindlerjuden – the Jews saved by Oskar Schindler during the holocaust were proposed in 1963 as holocaust survivor Poldek Pfefferberg made it his life’s goal to tell the story of Schindler. Steven gained interest in the story when executive Sid Sheinberg sent him a book review of Schindler’s Ark, which let to Universal Studios buying the rights of the novel.

The film, which was shot in black and white, was brilliantly directed as Steven managed to make his viewers feel like they were part of the holocaust story, like they were right there when it was happening. Images of fear, horror, compassion, degradation, chaos and death, everything from the directing to the cinematography and to the acting by the brilliant casts were prefect.

Schindler’s List premiered on November 30th, 1993 in Washington D.C. and was released on December 15th, 1993 in the United States. Known as one of the greatest films ever made, it earned $321.2 million worldwide for a $22 million budget film, making it a box office success!

Schindler’s List won seven Academy Awards out of twelve nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. The film also received other awards including seven BAFTAs and three Golden Globes. In 2007, the American Film Institute ranked Schindler’s List #8 on its list of the 100 best American Films of all times.

Watch the trailer to the movie right here:

Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: The Shining (1980)

Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: Finding Nemo (2003)

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Hype’s Movie Review: Jolie Shows No Mercy With “Unbroken”

Angelina Jolie recently directed an American war film, “Unbroken” that is based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption”.

The movie, surrounding the life of USA Olympian and athlete Louis “Louie” Zamperini (played by Jack O’Connell), starts off with his younger days. As a boy, Louie was always getting himself in trouble – from drinking illegally to getting into fights with other kids, it seemed like Louie could never catch a break.

Until one day, with the help of his older brother, Pete (played by Alex Russell), Louie turns his life around and channels all his energy into running, later qualifying for the 1936 Olympics. When World War II breaks out, Louie enlists in the military which led to him going on a rescue mission at the Pacific. Unfortunately, while on rescue run over the Pacific in 1943, Louie’s plane has mechanical trouble and crashes into the ocean, killing the whole crew except for Louie, Phil (played by Domhnall Gleeson) and Mac (played by Finn Wittrock).

They wind up adrift on a raft, facing sharks, starvation and enemy fire, barely surviving on the few fish they catch with their bare hands and the drops of rain they catch in their mouths. Mac doesn’t survive the whole time they were adrift, leaving Louie and Phil who are found after 47 days − but by the Japanese navy.

That leads to Louie and Phil being separated as they were sent to different Prisoner of War (POW) camps in Tokyo. The movie goes on to tell a horrific tale of more than two years of nightmares at the POW camp and run-ins with sadistic and evil commander, Mutsuhiro Watanabe (memorably played by the Japanese star Miyavi).

Throughout his time at the POW, Louie who was Watanabe’s favourite target was tortured endlessly − from beating him senseless to forcing the other POWs to hit Louie in the face and to making him hold an iron bar aloft lest he be shot, the movie was a series of Louie’s journey to hell and back. Louie’s determination and resilience lead to him surviving the war and making his way back home to his family.

Given that the movie was a little draggy at some parts, Irish actor, O’Connell delivered a stunning performance, going through a major body transformation while he displayed a strong front – in remembrance of his brother’s words “if you can take it, you can make it”. As for his antagonist, Miyavi was a sadistic baby-faced evil monster who took pleasure in torture. Both actors did a brilliant job at portraying their characters and Jolie’s ability to bring the shocking truth with her amazing direction left me in awe.

Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I welled up like a baby when watching a movie till I watched “Unbroken”. Personally, I found “Unbroken” to be a very clever movie give its audience an idea of the kind of endurance and resilience one may require to survive. No doubt, it’s a little long, but it reaches its goal so kudos to Jolie and her cast as well as team for a brilliant job well done.

“Unbroken” will be released in a cinema near you on February 5th so be sure to catch it.

Check out the trailer below whilst you wait. ;)


8 Exciting Things Shoppers Should Know About Raya Dengan Shopee

The Raya celebrations is less than 2 months away and preparations are already underway. To ensure everything goes smoothly, why not “Raya Dengan Shopee”?

From 25th April till 6th June 2019, Shopee is offering exciting deals and discounts to enhance customers’ Aidilfitri shopping experience. That way, you can start stocking up provisions, home appliances, and shop for the latest baju Raya.

With discounts up to 80% from the 600 brands on Shopee Mall and 450,000 sellers, here are 5 major highlights in conjunction with the “Raya Dengan Shopee” campaign:

Iftar will also be more convenient during the fasting month:

You can plan your online shopping based on the chart above. Do note that the more important sales will take place between 6th – 8th May and 21st – 24th May.

For more information, download the Shopee app or visit Shopee’s website.

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Bangladeshi Man Under Fire For Criticising Government During Interview With Al Jazeera

An Al-Jazeera documentary titled “Locked Down In Malaysia” caused a major uproar among Malaysians recently. Many accused the news of reporting inaccurate facts that may deliberately affect our country’s name.

Soon after the controversial clip made its way online, netizens shifted their focus to a Bangladeshi man who was seen criticising the Malaysian government. The man, namd Rayhan Kabir, told the news channel that he was forbidden from seeing his friends who were detained.

Hello brader, time pkp mana ada orang jumpa orang bagai ni brader, semua duduk rumah. Amende la mamat ni buat teruk merengek kat Aljazeera macamni. Over gila ko ingat ni cite crash landing on you ke cetan. pic.twitter.com/xYFXfccbbU

Rayhan’s statement during the interview has in turn received massive criticisms from local social media users, with most of them coming to the government’s defence. According to Twitter user anep (@hanifjamals), people weren’t encouraged to go out during the movement control order period.

Others also slammed the immigrant for not being grateful for all the help and kindness that were provided. Apart from that, a few argued that some foreigners have entered our country without a valid document. This resulted in them failing to fully comprehend the law.

Daripada nak tolong orang tak bersyukur macam ni ada lebih baik tolong orang malaysia sendiri. Ramai lagi orang malaysia sendiri yang susah & tahu bersyukur.

Tak ke bodoh pergi mengaku undocumented. Memang sah2 lah kau PATI. Semata2 nak dapat simpati luar, pergi burukkan Malaysia. Jenis menumpang kesenangan lepastu tak sedar diri. Patutlag negara melingkup.

It didn’t stop there, guys! A few Facebook users have also begun collecting some personal information about the man. From the research, Rayhan’s social media account as well as his workplace were exposed online. He has since deleted his Facebook account as at time of writing (Tuesday, 7th July), presumably to avoid from being slammed.

Apparently, it was found that the 25-year-old works for a company known as Malik Streams & Productions Sdn. Bhd. In response to the backlash, the company then quickly released a statement on its Facebook page to clear the air on the matter.

Read Malik Streams & Productions & Distributions’ full statement here:

Currently, Rayhan is wanted by the Immigration Department to help with investigations under the Immigration Act 1959/63.


#LOTR: “Lord of the Rings” Cast Reunite For A Fellowship 15 Years Later

Can you believe that it’s been over 15 years since “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” debut in cinemas all over the world?

Well guess what? The fellowship of the ring is back together again and they’re ready to do battle. 3 hobbits, an elf, and a king have armed themselves with sharp forks and knives off the table and also with their middle fingers.

Earlier this week, 5 members of the fellowship — Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom), Merry (Dominic Monaghan), Frodo (Elijah Wood), and Pippin (Billy Boyd) — reunited at a restaurant for dinner and some epic photo sessions.

The snapshot above was uploaded on Monaghan’s Instagram account along with the caption, “They have a cave troll”, which is a Boromir quote. There was no troll in sight but the actors were clearly feeling nostalgic. Bloom can even be seen striking an archer’s pose, a tribute to his elven character’s weapon of choice.

My captain. My king. @theoneringnet @empiremagazine

A photo posted by Dominic Monaghan (@dom_monaghan_) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:05pm PST

A photo posted by Dominic Monaghan (@dom_monaghan_) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:06pm PST

#CaptainFantastic sequel announced… CAPTAIN FANTASTIC 2: MIDDLE-EARTH#LOTR #LORDOFCAPTAINFANTASTIC pic.twitter.com/o2sN7uyowM

— Nicholas Hamilton (@Nic_Hamilton) January 31, 2017

Unfortunately, the other members of the fellowship (Sean Bean, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, and John Rhys-Davies) were not present to join in on the fun. Doesn’t matter though, we’ll take what we can get.

Sources: Movie Fone, Entertainment Weekly.

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#MH370: Debris Found In Mauritius & South Africa “Almost Certainly” From MH370

Remember the cabin fragments of a plane found in South Africa and Mauritius? Many were skeptical, but experts have concluded that the plane debris “almost certainly” came from flight MH370.

The Malaysian ICAO Annex 13 Safety Investigation Team deduced that both pieces “are consistent with panels found on a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft”, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. The results came after the debris were examined by international experts.

In a statement released today (Thursday, 12th May 2016), Liow stated:

As such, the team has confirmed that both pieces of debris from South Africa and Rodrigues Island are almost certainly from MH370. This complements the results from the previous examination in March during which the team confirmed that the Mozambique debris were almost certainly from MH370.

In the same statement, the Transport Minister also thanked a few parties for their efforts in identifying the debris:

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Geoscience Australia and Boeing for their undivided commitment and assistance in this examination process. We also thank the Governments of Mozambique, Mauritius and South Africa for the efforts and cooperation extended to Malaysia in this matter.

More than 105,000 sq km of the seafloor out of the promised 120,000 sq km have been searched so far. With the search area nearing an end, the Governments of Malaysia, Australia, and the People’s Republic of China have agreed that efforts to search for the aircraft will be halted if no further leads are acquired.

South African archaeologist Neels Kruger stumbled upon the engine cowling piece while walking along a lagoon near the town of Mosselbay. Meanwhile, the piece in Mauritius, a bulkhead, was found on Rodriguez Island, a small volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mauritius, on 31st March by a couple who were on holiday.

Malaysia Airlines’ Flight MH370 disappeared 2 years ago on 8th March 2014. It was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board.

The plane is believed to have crashed into the southern Indian ocean.

Sources: The Star, The Straits Times, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.


#Despacito: MCMC Bans Song From RTM TV & Radio Channels Following Complaint

Welp, we’d be lying if we said that we didn’t see this one coming.

Earlier today, Angkatan Wanita Amanah Nasional (AWAN) released an official statement on their Facebook page urging Malaysian radio stations to pull the song because of its “sexually explicit” lyrics.

AWAN Arts and Culture chairperson Atriza Umar expressed her concern over the young children who were singing the song without actually understanding the Spanish lyrics. “The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) needs to play a role in the urgency of such issues that can spoil the morale and entertainment of society in this country,” she wrote.

About an hour ago, news surfaced that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has banned “Despacito” from the government-owned Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) TV and radio channels with immediate effect after a public complaint was reviewed by RTM’s panel.

FMT quoted minister Salleh Said Keruak as saying, “RTM has stopped the song on all RTM radio stations and over RTM TV with immediate effect,” adding that RTM’s panel has decided to withdraw the approval of the song.

Salleh went on to explain, “Radio airwaves are but one of the many channels through which the public, especially the younger generation, hear those songs. As such, we ask the radio stations to be sensitive to local norms and apply self-censorship of the song, be it by stopping the airplay or audio deleting part of the song.”

However, Salleh is aware that the song can still be accessed through other means i.e. online.

“Despacito”, which features the vocals of Justin Bieber, topped the charts of 45 countries and reached the top 10 of 9 others, making it both Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s most successful single to date. It became the first song primarily in Spanish to top the Billboard Hot 100 since “Macarena” (Bayside Boys Mix) in 1996.

Just in case you were wondering, the full English translation of the song is as follows:

Yes, you know that I’ve been looking at you for a while
 I have to dance with you today
 I saw, that your look was calling me
 Show me the way that I’m going oh
 You you are the magnet and I’m the metal
 I’m getting closer and I’m setting up the plan
 Just the thought of it accelerates the pulse
 now I’m enjoying it more than usual
 All my senses are asking for more
 This must be taken without any trouble

Slowly
 I want to breathe your neck slowly
 Let me tell you things in your ears
 So that you remember when you’re not with me
 Slowly
 I want to strip you off with kisses slowly
 Sign the walls of your labrynth
 And make your whole body a manuscript
 Turn it up turn it up….. turn it up, turn it up

I wanna see you dance
 I wanna be your rhythm
 I want you to show me
 Your favourite places places places Places
 Let me surpass your danger zones
 To make you scream
 And forget your name

If I ask you for a kiss , come give it to me
 I know that you’re thinking about it
 I’ve been trying for some time
 Mommy this is giving and giving it
 You know that your heart with me makes you bom bom
 You know that this baby is looking for my bom bom
 Come test my mouth to see what it taste like to you
 I want to see how much love do you have
 I’m not in a hurry, I want to do the trip
 Let’s start slowly then wildly

Step by step, soft softly
 We are going to get caught little by little
 When you kiss me so skillfully
 I think that you’re malicious delicately
 Step by step, soft softly
 We’re going to get caught, little by little
 And it’s just that this beauty is a puzzle
 But to put it together here I have the pieces

Slowly
 I wanna breathe your neck slowly
 Let me whisper things into your ear
 So that you remember if you’re not with me
 Slowly
 I wanna strip you off with kisses slowly
 Sign the walls of your laberinth
 And make your whole body a manuscript
 Turn it up

I wanna see you dance
 I wanna be your rhythm
 I want you to show me
 Your favourite places
 Let me surpass your danger zones
 Till I make you scream
 And forget your name
 Slowly
 We will do it on the beach in Puerto Rico
 Till the waves scream dear lord
 So that my seal stays with you

Step by step, soft softly
 We’re going to get caught little by little
 I want you to show me
 Your favourite places places places Places
 Step by step, soft softly
 We’re going to get caught little by little
 To make you scream
 And forget your name
 Slowly

The official video for “Despacito”, which features Miss Universe 2008 Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico, received its two billionth view on 16th June after 154 days, making it the fastest video on the site to reach the milestone.

With its 3.3 million certified sales plus track-equivalent streams, “Despacito” is one of the best-selling Latin singles in the United States.

Will other radio stations in Malaysia follow suit? Your guess is as good as ours.

Source: AWAN Nasional, capitalfm.com, Despacito Wiki, FMT / Featured image: YouTube screenshot.

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#KyoChon: Lee Min Ho’s Date With Fans At KyoChon Pavilion KL

Can I hear you say (or scream), “Min Ho oppa!”?

KyoChon Malaysia, one of South Korea’s most popular finger licking good K.F.C (Korean Fried Chicken) brands, launched its 3rd outlet in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, last Friday (25th March). This time, the chicken franchise decided to bring Lee Min Ho to town for a mini meet-and-greet session for fans!

From being an arrogant rich kid in “Boys Over Flowers” to a vengeful bodyguard in “City Hunter”, the South Korean dream guy’s latest identity is the global ambassador for KyoChon.

Neither rain nor the hot sun was going to chase away the huge turnout of fans waiting outside of the mall’s entrance to meet their favourite actor. Many fans arrived in the morning, just to get a good spot – talk about dedication!

“I watched his drama 2 years ago and started liking him since. Because of him, I began to attend celebrity fan meets (mainly Korean stars)!” said Alicia, one of the fans who was standing at the front line.

At about 6pm, Lee Min Ho finally came up on stage!

He looked dashing in a light grey low-V neck shirt with dark grey pants. The star wittily started off his greetings with “Selamat datang!” and “Apa khabar?”, which caused much delight to his fans.

Although this is the 6th time the actor has visited Malaysia, he said that he always enjoyed coming here because Malaysian fans are warm and friendly. He is also thankful that fans came to see him despite the poor weather conditions.

During the Q&A session, Lee Min Ho was asked about being a global ambassador for KyoChon. Apparently when he was a boy, he was already a fan of their fried chicken (particularly the honey-flavoured series) because they are healthy, natural, and “sedap”. He also likes to pair it up with kimchi fired rice.

“I am very glad that KyoChon gave me a lot of opportunities to see my fans (outside of South Korea).”

Aww, didn’t that just melt your heart? :)

The highlight of the event would be the the meet-and-greet session for the lucky winners of the pre-event contest. Signed calendars were given out and there was even a table-signing ceremony. The table, autographed by Lee Min Ho, will be displayed at the KyoChon Pavilion KL outlet.

After the brief meeting session, the actor added that he would like to come back to Malaysia as a tourist to visit other interesting places. Finally, he bid farewell by waving his hands saying, “Saya cinta kamu”, much to his fans’ delight.

Check out below for more images of the fan meet:

Meanwhile, a KyoChon Malaysia representative revealed that KyoChon is aiming to open 100 Malaysian stores in the next 5 years, and the next outlet will be at Sunway Pyramid. But the big question is, which South Korean superstar will they bring next?

Stay tuned to KyoChon Malaysia’s Facebook page and website for updates! :)

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Rainforest World Music Festival Returns For Its 17th Appearance

Back for its 17th time, Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is definitely the perfect place to be for a musical experience of impressive proportions. Filled with culture and heritage, the setting delivers a unique platform for well-known musicians from Asia, Europe, Africa and America to showcase their traditional tunes.

Taking place from June 20th to 22nd, the RWMF schedule includes afternoon workshops, ethno musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts before the evening performances on the main stage.

“Our close working relationship with the RWMF allows us to open the worlds of our consumers to new experiences, the kind that they can bring back to the city and share with their friends,” said Jessie Chuah, Marketing Manager of Heineken Malaysia.

Sticking to its pledge to keep the rainforest green, recycling bins have been set up throughout festival grounds by Heineken enabling festival goers to dispose of empty Heineken cans easily. Moving on to the music, this year RWMF features a spectacular lineup including acts like UK’s Blackbeard’s Tea Party, Italy’s Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha and Singapore’s Ding Yi Music Company as well as Canadian Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys.

Fans can also expect a unique performance by Horomona Horo, a Maori musician who has combined the use of traditional instruments of Taonga puoro (singing treasures) within a diverse range of cultural and musical forms.

The Rainforest Music Festival has became a yearly retreat to many due to the different festival vibe and atmosphere offered. More information on the festival here:

Heineken X Rainforest World Music Festival

Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak

*You can purchase your tickets at www.ticketpro.com.my or at selected outlets in Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia.

So if you’re a music and performing arts enthusiast, or if you would like to experience an unique Malaysian vacation then the Rainforest World Music Festival is just what you need! Now of course a trip to Sarawak would require hotel stays so to make things easier for you, our friends from Agoda.com, has prepared a list of hotels and deals for Rainforest World Music Festival 2014. Some of these hotels include Four Points By Sheraton Kuching – a 25% discount, Abell Hotel – 18% discount, Harbour View Hotel, Kuching – 10% with at least 2 nights stay and more.

For full hotel listings, visit Agoda.com and for more information on the event, visit the Rainforest World Music Festival website.


#FiftyShades: #Grey, The New Version Of The “50 Shades” Wasn’t Stolen After All

“50 Shades” fans can now heave a sigh of relief.

As previously reported, investigations have been conducted by the police after a final copy of “Grey” by E. L. James was stolen a couple of weeks back.

A photo posted by E L James (@erikaljames) on Jun 15, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

Well, good news – it seems like luck is on James’ (& our) side as the authorities have confirmed to E! News that “Grey” is currently safe and sound and as a matter of fact, the finished draft was never taken by anybody. It was also reported that they ‘found it’ just a day before the book’s release on 18th June, aka Christian Grey’s birthday.

“Following a report that a book had been stolen and packaging was found to be damaged, there is no evidence at this stage in relation to a theft. No more action will be taken unless further information is received.” said Kent Police regarding this issue.

According to U.K. Mirror, the police have carried an investigation earlier this month and their main concern was that the precious draft might be sold in the black market.

A top book printer in the U.K., CPI was in charge of printing the novels stayed calm and serene as a rep told the reporter:

“I doubt it’s gone missing from one of our printworks seeing as I haven’t heard about it.”

“Grey” is a new version of the “50 Shade” trilogy that tells the story of the romance between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, from Grey’s perspective. E.L. James decision to write the story was brought on by fans who have been begging for the reason behind Christian Grey A 50 shades and claimed that the fans “asked…and asked…and asked for this.”

James continues to explain “Grey” in a statement:

“Christian is a complex character and readers have always been fascinated by his desires and motivations, and his troubled past. Also, as anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows, there are two sides to every story.”

Meanwhile, “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed”, are to hit cinemas near you in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

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Good News Social Media Users! Facebook Avatars Is Finally In Malaysia

You may or may not have heard of Facebook’s Avatars, which is quite similar to Bitmoji and Apple’s Memoji.

The social network is finally releasing the new feature in Malaysia, months after it was launched in other parts of the world.

Facebook’s new addition lets you create and customise a digital character, which you can make to look like yourself. Once created, you can use it as stickers in Messenger, comments and stories on which you are able to share a range of emotions and reactions.

Avatars will allow users to customise their character depending on how they want to personify themselves and be perceived online. The customisation includes facial features, hair, outfits and more.

The avatar creator can be found in the Bookmarks section of the Facebook App, or through the comment composer inside the Facebook App. Just press the “smiley” button and navigate through the sticker tab. You’ll be prompted with an option to “Create Your Avatar”.

If you only have the Messenger App on your phone, don’t worry. You can head to the Facebook’s Messenger app on your phone and repeat the steps using the comment composer and voila!

Facebook’s Avatars is available now on both Android and iOS in Malaysia.


Gwyneth Paltrow’s Role In #Avengers4

Fans of Pepper Potts rejoice! Gwyneth Paltrow has, more or less, been confirmed to appear in untitled “Avengers 4”.

Thanks to some paparazzi shots, the 44-year-old Oscar winner was spotted hanging out with her “Avengers” cast while rehearsing for the “Avengers: Infinity War” sequel. Robert Downey Jr. even took to his Instagram this morning (Wednesday, 23rd August) to upload a funny photo of him and his leading lady.

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Aug 22, 2017 at 6:08pm PDT

Following the release of “Iron Man 3” in 2013, Pepper Potts was nowhere to be found in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She finally made her triumphant return to the MCU in this year’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” alongside Happy Hogan (played by Jon Favreau). While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where Paltrow’s character will fit into the overall storyline, we do know this – Pepper, Tony, and Happy will make it out of “Infinity War” alive.

This morning, Twitter user Best of Marvel also released a series of set photos showing Paltrow and Downey Jr. rehearsing a scene with Mark Ruffalo and Favreau. Taken in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the blonde beauty was dressed in a black tank top and white high-waisted slacks with strappy black heels. The “Iron Man” actor wore an olive green sweatshirt over a grey shirt while Ruffalo was dressed in a black v-neck shirt and pants.

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Avengers: Infinity War” hits theatres on 4th May 2018.

Sources: Screen Rant, Daily Mail/ Featured image: Marvel.


#Abercrombie: Retail Brand To Drop “Sexualised Marketing” For Good

“I like girls that wear Abercrombie and Fitch. I’d take her if I had one wish. But she’s been gone since that summer.” – LFO

Retail clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch will end by July its “sexualised marketing,” after years of blanketing its websites, store windows, and shopping bags with photos of half-naked men, according to the Washington Post.

Abercrombie & Fitch, known for its controversial ad campaigns featuring semi-nude models, said that it will also stop using shirtless models or lifeguards at events and store openings for both the Abercrombie & Fitch and the Hollister brands, the newspaper reported late Friday, citing an announcement.

Rather than call its staff “models”, the teen-focused retailer will refer to employees as “brand representatives,” and it will no longer hire workers based on “body type or physical attractiveness” as well.

The brand had come under fire in recent years for its strict dress code and sexualised marketing, and has been in a Supreme Court case for denying a Muslim woman named Samantha Elauf a job because of her head scarf. According to Daily Mail, Samantha was 17 years old when she interviewed for a “model” position, as the company calls its sales staff, at an Abercrombie Kids store in a shopping mall in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2008.

She never explicitly voiced her religious views or her need to wear a headscarf but the assistant store manager correctly assumed she was a Muslim. She impressed the assistant store manager, who then consulted a manager and explained that she thought Samantha wore the scarf for religious reasons – but the manager said the headscarf wasn’t permitted even if it was worn because of Samantha’s religion, according to the suit.

She now works for Urban Outfitters and also runs a fashion blog.

On top of that, in 2011, a CNN report stated that the brand was chastised for an oversized advertisement plastered on the Orchard storefront in Singapore, featuring a topless man with a 6-pack and jeans slung way down low.

The changes come as the company faces slumping sales, as teens increasingly move away from the brand, according to the Washington Post.

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#FiftyShadesOfGrey: Books Now Banned In Malaysia Following Release Of Movie

You can now kiss “Fifty Shades of Grey” goodbye.

The Home Ministry has banned popular erotica trilogy, “Fifty Shades of Grey“, citing reasons of morality, after previously disallowing the movie to be shown in local cinemas. The order under Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 dated February 24th (Tuesday) banned the printing, publication and ownership of the novels by British author EL James featuring sadomasochism — “Fifty Shades of Grey”, “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed” — throughout the country.

This ban comes after the international release of the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” on Valentine’s Day and three years after the books have been available in local bookstores.

“The printing, importation, production, reproduction, publishing, sale, issue, circulation, distribution or possession of the publication described in the Schedule, which is likely to be prejudicial to morality, are absolutely prohibited throughout Malaysia,” Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said in the order.

The Film Censorship Board (LPF) had earlier banned the film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey”, with reported reasons that the movie contained unnatural and “sadistic” sex scenes, such as scenes of a woman being bound and whipped.

The “Fifty Shades” trilogy, dubbed “mommy porn”, has sold over 100 million copies around the world since its publication by Vintage in 2012. The softcore erotica books focuses on the relationship between virginal student Anastasia Steele and 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey.

Honestly, we think it’s a little too late to be banning the books, don’t you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section.


#RoyKim: K-Pop Singer-Songwriter Holds Showcase Press Conference In Kuala Lumpur

South Korean singer-songwriter Roy Kim (로이킴) is one extremely charming man.

The Superstar K4 winner held the press conference for his Malaysian fan meet and showcase at the Pullman Hotel, Bangsar this morning (Friday, 26th August) and emcee Emely Poon, a DJ from MY FM, had the chance to ask him a few questions about his music, career, and personal life.

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During the short Q&A session, the K-Pop crooner, who studied in Canada and America since his elementary school years, said that he started writing songs when he was 17 years old and his first song was actually written in English. He also mentioned that he likes to write songs based on personal stories. Did you know that his hit song “Home” is about his dog? Aww.

In regards to his most recent project, Roy Kim revealed that he just wrote a song yesterday night in his hotel room! Apparently, due to insomnia, he drank wine alone in his room and that’s when he had inspiration for a new song. When asked to hint about his newly-written song, the tight-lipped singer wittily replied, “I was too drunk last night. I don’t remember well but it’s in my phone”. Well played Roy, well played :)

The singer will be continuing his studies in sociology next week at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. for about 4 months. “It’s good to have some time off from being famous,” he said. He also added that he would like to appear on TV more often this year.

Roy Kim, real name Kim Sangwoo (김상우), debuted in 2013 after winning Mnet’s talent competition “Superstar K4”. He released his first album “Love Love Love”, which included hit songs “Bom Bom Bom” (봄봄봄, which literally translated as “Spring Spring Spring”) and “Love Love Love”. The album was received with much fanfare and around 20,000 physical copies were sold.

The details for his fan meets are as follows:

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(UPDATE) #RebelHeartTour: Madonna May Perform In Singapore For The First Time In 2016

Never had the chance to see Madonna performing live on stage? Fret not.

According to Madonna’s official website, the Queen of Pop will be making a stop at National Stadium in Singapore next year as part of her Rebel Heart Tour.

Madonna is recognised as the best-selling female recording artiste of all time by Guinness World Records. The Grammy award-winner was also listed as the best-selling female rock artiste of the 20th century and the 2nd best-selling female artiste in the US by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). She was ranked at number 2, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artistes. The Queen of Pop was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on her 1st year of eligibility.

Details regarding her concert in Singapore were revealed on her official website, stating that the pre-sale of the tickets would begin today (17th December) at 10am.

However, The New Paper reported that the local organisers have yet to confirm the official date of the concert. If the concert date is confirmed, the show will mark the first time that Madonna is performing in Singapore.

The 57-year-old singer previously planned to bring her “Girlie Show Tour” to the country in 1993, but the concert was banned by the authorities.

In a report by Channel News Asia, Madonna may have called off her concert in Singapore.

The pop icon was originally scheduled to perform in Singapore on 28th February 2016, but a quick check on her official website showed that the Singapore date has been removed. Madonna’s fan club also sent out an email to fans saying that the information on her concert details was “inaccurate”.

If you have purchased an Icon Live Pass for this pre-sale offer, we will automatically refund your order.

“Thank you for your support of Madonna, and we will endeavor to improve our service to avoid such errors in the future,” it added.

Organiser IMC Live Group has declined to comment about the possible cancellation of the concert, but police told Channel News Asia that an application for a public entertainment licence to organise Madonna’s concert has been received and is currently being assessed.

Meanwhile, the 57-year-old singer is still confirmed to be performing in a few other Asian countries including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, Macau, Manila, and Bangkok as part of her Rebel Heart Tour.

Stay tuned to Madonna’s official website for more updates.

Sources: The Malay Mail Online, The New Paper, Channel News Asia.


A Familiar Character Introduced In “Fantastic Beasts 2” But It’s Breaking “Harry Potter” Canon

A new key character has been introduced in the upcoming “Fantastic Beasts 2” and she is none other than Professor Minerva McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor House but only younger and will be played by Irish actress Fiona Glascott.

While it is exciting to see familiar characters from the “Harry Potter” series appearing in “Fantastic Beasts”, this particular one seems to be causing rage among Potterheads as she is said to be breaking the “Harry Potter” canon.

How so? Well, according to the “Harry Potter” lore, Professor McGonagall was not supposed to exist during the time that “The Crimes of Grindelwald” as it happened in 1927, and McGonagall is supposed to be born in 1935.

Also, fans said that McGonagall becomes a student at Hogwarts in 1947 but the actress playing the role in “Fantastic Beasts 2” seems to be someone in her 30s, so this really ruins the continuity problem in the “Harry Potter” series.

However, some fans have speculated that the Minerva McGonagall in “Fantastic Beasts” may not be the same Professor McGonagall that we know from “Harry Potter”, instead she could McGonagall’s great grandmother who was also called Minerva.

Anyway, guess we will only find out when the movie comes out.

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(UPDATE) #WorldStageMY: MTV World Stage Malaysia Returns; Acts Announced

MTV World Stage Malaysia is back – bigger than ever as MTV turns the lens on its fans with unprecedented fan offerings ;)

Over the last 6 years, MTV World Stage Malaysia has welcomed international award-winning international artists onto its stage including Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Robin Thicke, Far East Movement, B.o.B., Tokio Hotel, Kasabian, The All-American Rejects and Pixie Lott. The show has also featured popular K-pop acts such as EXO, Boys Republic, Jay Park, Beast, Wonder Girls, while showcasing local Malaysia acts like Yuna, Joe Flizzow, Mizz Nina, Pop Shuvit and Estranged.

And just today, MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), officially announced MTV World Stage Malaysia is back for the 7th year running!

Recorded live for global telecast, the highly-anticipated outdoor event is set to take place once again at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 12th September. The event will feature a line-up with 5 acts to be announced in the coming weeks including 2 international acts, 2 regional acts, and 1 #MostWantedMalaysia act who will all join the MTV stage.

MTV VJs Alan and Hanli will reprise their roles as the event’s hosts.

Additionally, MTV announced it will launch a new Asia multi-platform campaign MTV Breaks ignited by Xpax, which gives talented millennials across Asia* the chance to kick-start a career in the creative industries by offering life-changing opportunities through a mentorship stint** on MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015. Launched globally at last year’s MTV EMA, it is the first time this highly successful property aimed at creating economic opportunity for talented millennials, is being launched with an Asia version in the region.

MTV Breaks by Xpax is offering big “break”’ to 3 talented, young creatives who will get the opportunity for a stint as a photographer, multimedia content creator or motion graphics designer at this year’s event. The selected candidates will be mentored by experts within the industry and the MTV team and will have their work featured on various MTV platforms.

For more information on how to apply, visit worldstage.mtvasia.com from 16th July. The deadline for entries is 13th August.

MTV World Stage passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through game contests that will open on 28th July. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

The first wave of acts for this year’s MTV World Stage Malaysia has been announced! This year’s event will feature none other than Japanese creative group SEKAI NO OWARI and K-Pop idol girl group Apink :D

~ICYMI, @Apink_2011 and @fromsekaowa will be performing at #worldstagemy! 👉 http://t.co/Fcmz9p5pvL for more info! pic.twitter.com/3MYl4Qy7B9

More acts to be announced in the coming weeks so hang tight!

*MTV Breaks ignited by Xpax mentorship stint is open to applicants from Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), and Taiwan.

**Travel and Expenses for selected candidates will be covered by MTV Asia.

For more information, hit up MTV Asia’s Facebook page.


#Se7en: Former YG Artiste To Make A Comeback With His First Album In 4 Years

Ready or not, Se7en is bouncing back with his first album in what feels like forever.

Se7en (real name Choi Dong Wook) began training under YG Entertainment when he was 15 years old. After 4 years of training in singing and dancing, he made his debut in 2003 with “Come Back To Me”.

In 2012, Se7en released his 2nd mini album with title track, “When I Can’t Sing”. Less than a year after that, the South Korean artiste enlisted for his mandatory military service at the 306 Reserve in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province for 5 weeks of basic training followed by 21 months as an active-duty soldier. His enlistment was a teary one as he uttered his goodbyes to his fans at his final Japanese concert series.

On the day that he enlisted, YG Entertainment released Se7en’s music video, “THANK U (고마워)”.

Alas, that marked the last time we would hear anything from Se7en in a long time as the singer’s contract with YG Entertainment expired in February 2015. It was later revealed that both Se7en as well as YG Entertainment mutually agreed to not renew the contract.

Not one to fall too far behind, Se7en opened his own agency, ELEVEN9, after returning to the public in December 2014. He has since been kept busy with holding his own events in Japan as well as appearing in his first musical, “Elizabeth”. And now, it seems like fans can expect to hear new music from the idol soon!

Se7en will be releasing an album sometime in mid-April. Koreaboo quoted a Star News report as saying that the idol has been busy working on new material for the release, which will most likely be a mini album. Mini album or not, we’ll take whatever we can get because this will mark Se7en’s first album in 4 whole years :D

He will have some catching up to do, so we can’t wait to see what his concept will be like. Keep checking back with us for more details!

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Metro Boomin: How The Atlanta-based Hip-Hop Producer Completely Stole 2017

The astonishment never fades. From recreational parks and small, claustrophobic room parties in the Bronx to completely taking over the world, hip hop has come a long way. And 2017 was somewhat a crucial turning point, given that hip hop unofficially overtook pop music as the most consumed genre. From Kendrick Lamar to Tyler the Creator to Rich Chigga to Migos to Vince Staples – a source from NASA even told us that planet earth’s rotation around the orbit was accompanied by 808 trap beats this year.

Metro boomin literally runs the music world

This was also the year in which hip hop truly moved beyond just lyricism, flow, rhymes and bars. Beats, though always being crucial to the value of a hip hop track, became the ultimate component this year. Most hip hop purists would insist that Migos, Future and Lil Uzi Vert are ruining the game, but a closer inspection of their audience would suggest their tracks didn’t blow up the charts for impeccable lyricism or unparalleled flow. They, simply put, were ‘lit’.

If there’s one man who comes closest to being able to describe, formulate, construct, produce or in any way, musically explain what it means to be ‘lit’, it’s none other than Atlanta-based producer, Metro Boomin. Never heard of him? Well now you have.

Were you a fan of  Migos’ ‘Bad and Boujee’? Did you ever vibe to Future’s ‘Mask Off’ while driving down the Federal Highway at 3am? Did your dad give you a lecture on Bob Dylan when you played 21 Savage’s ‘Bank Account’ at home? Were you temped to invest in new speakers after listening to Post Malone’s banger, ‘Congratulations’? Metro Boomin was involved in every single one of those tracks.

At the tender age of 24, Metro Boomin has already worked with some of the biggest names in the game but 2017 is truly the year in which he completely showed the world what he’s capable of as a multi-talented artist. As of the end of November 2017, 10 tracks onn the Billboard Hot 100 charts were produced by him. That’s a whopping 10% of the entire list, completely being produced, designed and crafted by one man. In modern hip hop, the rappers are drivers. Metro Boomin builds the cars.

That’s precisely why it was surprising to see him being snubbed by the Grammys earlier this month. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, who became a Grammy voter for the inaugural time this year, was equally baffled. “Something that bothered me when I was looking at producer of the year—and [4:44 producer] No I.D. got nominated this year, and that’s cool—I saw Metro Boomin, and Metro Boomin is an amazing producer,” he was quoted as saying by Spin.com

“But when I actually looked at what he produced this year, I was blown away. He produced a minimum five huge zeitgeist-defining hits: “Black Beatles” for Rae Sremmurd, “Mask Off” for Future, “Congratulations” for Post Malone…”Tunnel Vision” for Kodak Black. I looked at it and it was just like, it’s not just that he’s a cool producer: He legitimately produced these huge crossover rap songs. He had a really crazy year. Very few producers ever have years like that. He was the producer of the year,” he added.

Besides the chart-topping singles he worked on with multiple big names this year, Metro Boomin also worked on a collaborative project entitled ‘Without Warning’ with 21 Savage as well as Offset. After being released on October 31st, the project managed to secure 4th spot on the US Billboard 200 at one point – effectively earning Metro Boomin his first ever top 10 spot.

Heard of Ghostface Killers? Yes, that track was at the forefront of this project. A couple of months later, he’s got another major project out there – this time around with much-maligned rapper, Big Sean. Unsurprisingly, the project is now ranked 6th on the US Billboard 200, which is Metro Boomin’s second top 10 spot within the space of two months.

The fascinating part is that he continues to shine and produce tracks that are uniquely different in a sub-genre of hip hop (trap rap) that’s constantly accused of lacking variety and sounding the same. He has the eyes and the ears for it, but he’s also been working towards this for a long, long time.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, Metro Boomin revealed that his mother used to drive him on eight-hour trips between Atlanta and his hometown, St. Louis when he was trying to produce beats for Gucci Mane as a 16 year-old kid. Eight years later, he is well on his way to dominate the modern hip hop scene for the next foreseeable few years.

Having spent years in the background, the 24 year-old now has the perfect opportunity to steal the limelight and open the floodgates for a rising number of  young hip hop producers who are trying to make it. Earlier this year, he announced the formation of his own label – Boominati Worldwide – which was formed in partnership with Universal Music Group and Republic Records.

“Launching Boominati Worldwide is the next step in my career as a producer, an artist and a businessman. I created the label to represent a collective of highly gifted individuals who have the shared gift of being able to influence the world through culture and art,” he described.

At the same time, Metro has also been earmarked as the next producer that’s likely to go down the ‘Kanye West path’ and take centre-stage. His production is obviously in demand, his creative fulcrum is visibly highly-rated. A few more forays into the world of being a solo artist might give us a better glimpse but there are few reasons to doubt that Metro Boomin could easily transition into being hip hop’s biggest icon in the next few years. It has clearly taken him years of effort to get to this stage but it’s paying handsome dividends at this juncture.

It’s probably safe to say that in a hip-hop world that’s becoming increasingly dependent on beats, Metro is clearly ‘Boomin’ at the right time.

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Premium Pool Villa Room In Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson Being Auctioned Off At RM549k

The Lexis Hibiscus in Port Dickson is one of the town’s biggest main attractions since it opened back in July 2017. Apart from its unique hibiscus-shaped design, the luxury resort is known for being a go-to healing place for one to enjoy the calm and scenic view of the ocean.

Last week, a Facebook user shared a post about one of the rooms in Lexis Hibiscus currently being up for sale. According to FB user Muhammad Ishaq, the Premium Pool Villa room number 376 is currently on sale with an auction price of RM549,000.

Among the details shared by the property agent include:

As revealed in the comments section, Muhammad Ishaq further revealed that the property (the resort room) belongs to an individual and is not owned by Lexis Hibiscus. He also added that those who are interested can reach out to his WhatsApp. Read his full posting here:

In his post, it’s also revealed that the auction date is set for 21st March (Tuesday).


Voice Of Mrs. Wolowitz On “The Big Bang Theory” Dies At Age 62

Carol Ann Susi, who is best known for voicing Mrs. Wolowitz on CBS’s hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”, has succumbed to cancer and passed away at the age of 62.

“The Big Bang Theory family has lost a beloved member today with the passing of Carol Ann Susi, who hilariously and memorably voiced the role of Mrs. Wolowitz,” read a statement from Warner Bros. Television and Big Bang Theory producers Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro andBill Prady. “Unseen by viewers, the Mrs. Wolowitz character became a bit of a mystery throughout the show’s eight seasons. What was not a mystery, however, was Carol Ann’s immense talent and comedic timing, which were on display during each unforgettable appearance. In addition to her talent, Carol Ann was a constant source of joy and kindness to all. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family during this time, and we will miss her greatly.”

Although Mrs. Wolowitz was barely seen on screen, fans and viewers caught a glimpse of the pink-clad parent at Howard’s (Simon Helberg) wedding in the fifth season finale.

Her “The Big Bang Theory” co-stars have taken to social media to mourn her passing.

Beloved Carol Ann Susi passed away, yes. The voice of Mrs wolowitz. Oh Carol Ann. http://t.co/cx8h9pUQ7s

— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) November 12, 2014

So grateful to have known Carol Ann Susi who brought laughter & light with her always. She’ll forever be in my heart. http://t.co/ecSsW7buPQ

— Melissa Rauch (@MelissaRauch) November 12, 2014

My heart is broken. I will miss your smile. Your spirit is forever with us. http://t.co/AOmLTEV0ZF

— Kunal Nayyar (@kunalnayyar) November 12, 2014

We will truly miss our sweet wonderful and funny friend Carol Ann.

— Bill Prady (@billprady) November 12, 2014

I only got to talk with Carol Ann a few times, but she was so kind, and so talented, and so incredibly funny. We lost a good person today.

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Countdown To Heineken Green Room!

On June 15, Heineken Malaysia will be opening the doors of KL Live to Heineken Green Room to exhibit a supercharged showcase of music and creative artists. Look forward to a live line up that runs from top New York indie surf-poppers The Drums to Malaysian hipster pin-up Darren Ashley, DJ action from disco and psych-infused electronica experts Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED), Deer Society, and Twilight Actiongirl (TAG).

This roll call of international and local talent is complemented by a visual arts line up tasked with transforming the interior of KL Live into a futuristically themed arts space. Starting the night early in one of our newly created art spaces, curated by visual artist themancalleduncle, will be a special Green Room edition of Pecha Kucha, the global design networking and social event Pecha Kucha founded in Tokyo. Presented in collaboration with British Council, this special music-themed edition will bring together Malaysian creatives from all walks of life to deliver fast moving presentations explaining their passion for music.

Hosted by Twilight Actiongirl’s Bunga, they’ve got an amazing line up of Heineken alumni and stylish scenesters delivering their 20 slides at 20 seconds each. You can expect to get to the stories behind the music with Heineken Thirst winners like DJ Blink, outspoken fashion photographer Vincent Paul Yong, radio DJ Mmmeng, style and music journalist Miranda Yeoh, Green Room collaborator Irman Hilmi (The Off-Day).

Helping to create that unique experience will be architectural design collective Kontak! Turning the idea of indoor and outdoor spaces back to front, Kontak! will be using futuristic and floating materials to transform the bar into an industrially themed aerial park that floats suspended above the heads of Heineken’s music fans to create an uplifting and relaxed drinking space.

They will also be unveiling a series of exclusive commissions from some of Malaysia’s leading emerging visual artists. Lecturer and gallery owner James Ly combines striking graphic design with freehand collaging work. His work for Heineken Green Room, titled Reciprocal Phantasmagoria, explores how pop culture remixes and re-consumes itself and imagines how we can break out of cycles of behaviour to push our societies forwards.

The Off-Day, a new retail and design space by Irman Hilmi, will be premiering Malaysian Rock History. The work is a series of gig posters that reimagines Malaysia’s music history through a new filter, and asks, what would the local music landscape have been like in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s if platforms like Heineken Green Room had existed then?

Keep up to date with Heineken Green Room on Facebook and Twitter. Music fans can also catch up with our ever-evolving Heineken Green Room playlist on Spotify, crowd-sourced by Heineken and some of our musical friends in Malaysia.


#Hyperlapse: The App That’ll Change How You Share Your Instagram Content

It has barely been a month since Instagram launched their messaging app, Bolt, and already they’re introducing another potentially fun app! Wait, did we say potentially? We take it back.

Just yesterday, the picture social sharing app makers launched “Hyperlapse”, an app that does time-lapse videos. You know what a time-lapse video is, right? It’s a video technique that captures footage at a lower frame-rate than normal.

Traditionally, making a time-lapse video would require you to hold your phone or camera still while you film. But with Hyperlapse from Instagram, the built-in stabilisation technology will help you create moving, handheld time lapses that result in a cinematic look, quality, and feel.

Oh, and just so you know, the traditional way of making a time-lapse video requires pricey tracking rigs that can typically cost up to tens of thousands.

To use, Hyperlapse users just need tap to record and tap again to stop. Then you can select the playback speed, making shots up to 12 times faster. Videos are then saved to the camera roll and can be shared to Instagram or Facebook from there.

In short, you will be able to capture an entire beautiful sunrise or sunset in 10 seconds, or video your experience while walking through the heart of music festival, or record your outdoor run, then narrow it all down to a video that’s only about a few seconds long. After that, you can show your Hyperlapse videos off to your friends on Instagram or Facebook!

Mercedes-Benz USA have already started playing with it:

All that and without compromising the essence of your video “story”, so to say.

Who needs bulky tripods and expensive equipment eh?

The downside, however, is that it’s currently only available via the Apple App Store for now.

We’re pretty sure a version for Android will be released a little later so hang in there!

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#KellyClarkson: Pop Singer Reveals She Was Forced Into Working With Dr. Luke

Kesha is not the only female singer who has had a rough working experience with Dr. Luke.

Kelly Clarkson is finally opening up about her own experience with the record producer. During an interview with the Australia’s KIIS FM The Kyle & Jackie O Show, the original American Idol claims she was forced into working with him.

“The last time I worked with him I got blackmailed by my label. They were like, ‘We will not put your album out if you don’t do this.’ It was really hard for me. I try to make the best of the situation,” explained the singer. Dr. Luke, whose real name is Lukasz Gottwald, had previously collaborated with Clarkson on hits like 2009’s “My Life Would Suck Without You” and 2004’s “Since U Been Gone.”

Clarkson’s label RCA is owned by parent company Sony, whom a court recently ruled is not obligated to let Kesha out of her contract with them despite the fact that she has accused Dr. Luke of physical and emotional abuse. Although Clarkson said that she isn’t aware of what specifically went on between Dr. Luke and Kesha, she did offer some insight into the producer’s character.

“If it’s true then I can’t imagine working with somebody that had done something like that. I’ve never had that particular situation happen to me. I’ve never been that sex kitten pop star, I’ve never sold that part. I don’t think anyone would do that to me. I’m totally Texan. I’d just hit someone with my car,” said Clarkson.

She then continued, “He’s not a good person to me. We’ve clashed. Unfortunately when you have that poor of character so many artists don’t like you, don’t like working with you. That’s not normal. Most of us—I get along with everybody I work with, I love everyone I work with, and he’s just not a good guy for me, to me.”

“Obviously, he’s a talented dude. He just lied a lot. I’ve run into a couple of really bad situations. Musically, it’s been really hard for me because he will just lie to people. And it’s like, ‘What?’ And it makes the artist look bad,” the 33-year-old singer added.

You can check out the full interview below with the portion about Dr.Luke beginning at 1:23:40.

Sources: Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, Huffington Post.


#TWP: The White Party Presents Afrojack Live In Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur’s premier “White Party” is back!

The White Party (TWP) made its official debut last year and is now back for round two! Following the success from its first party featuring Steve Aoki, Kuala Lumpur’s premier white party returns to give fans an elevated clubbing experience with their second party.

Set to take place at KL Live Centre on March 13th (Friday), this year’s White Party will feature none other than Grammy award winning DJ/producer Afrojack. No stranger to Kuala Lumpur, Afrojack is one of the most notable and iconic names in today’s electronic dance music scene. In 2013, Forbes Magazine crowned him as #7 on “The World’s Highest Paid DJ List” and this year, The Hollywood Reporter called him “a global icon” set to conquer the world”.

This is an amazing city. I am delighted and honoured to be given the chance to play for my Malaysian fans. It will indeed be a wild night and I hope everyone will like my new tunes,” said Afrojack.

As a talented producer and artiste, Afrojack is versatile and creative with his sound and has collaborated with some of today’s top producers and has played at some of the biggest dance music festivals across the globe.

Details for The White Party featuring Afrojack are as follows:

Ticketing Details: RM128 (available online) RM158 (At the door)

Check out the video below for a hint of what to expect at The White Party featuring Afrojack:

For more information, please visit KC&Friends’ Facebook page.

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My Chemical Romance To Reunite Again After 6 Years Of Hiatus

If you’re a rock fan from the early 2000s then the name My Chemical Romance is certainly a familiar one. Among the plethora of bands that rose to prominent during that time, none seem to be as iconic as the “Teenagers” performers.

So when the news hit the headline that the band was breaking up back in March 2013. It send shockwaves among the community with many of their loyal fans feeling devastated. But a tweet send by the band’s official twitter account has managed to send an even bigger shockwave among “Welcome To The Black Parade” fans, all over the world.

Like Phantoms Forever… Tickets on Sale Friday 11/1/19 at 12:00 PM Pacifichttps://t.co/2YL9zhCflN pic.twitter.com/X4BMzRUBqT

— My Chemical Romance (@MCRofficial) October 31, 2019

The tweet in question is none other than the announcement that the rock band icon is back together again for a reunion show. The show will be performed at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California on 20th December 2019. This will also mark the band performing live together for the first time since 2012.

The band’s singer Gerard Way, 42, has previously stated, “My Chemical Romance is done. But it can never die. It is alive in me, in the guys, and it is alive inside all of you. I always knew that, and I think you did too. Because it is not a band- it is an idea.”  This came after the band’s surprise break-up announcement.

My Chemical Romance rose to prominence in the early 2000s, with all four of their studio album – “I Brought You My Bullets You Brought Me Your Love” (2002), “Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge” (2004), “The Black Parade” (2006), and “Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys” (2010) – finding immense success. Their song “Welcome To The Black Parade” has also been described as the modern day “Bohemian Rhapsody”.

So are you punching the air with glee like we are? Or are you already planning your trip to the United States? Let us know in the comments below.