#AmosYee: Teen To Spend 2 Weeks In Singapore’s Institute Of Mental Health

You may remember the now infamous Amos Yee, the teenager who made online attacks on late former Singapore leader Lee Kuan Yew. Earlier in May, he was convicted in May on 2 criminal charges: wounding religious feelings in an expletive-laden video comparing Lee to Jesus, and circulating an obscene cartoon of the former prime minister, who passed away in March.

Well, there could be a real medical reason behind his stint of misbehaving – he could be ill.

A Singapore court on Tuesday (23rd June) ordered psychiatric tests for the 16-year-old. According to Yahoo News via AFP, Amos Yee will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for 2 weeks to undergo further examination after previously being declared mentally and physically fit for an 18-month stint in a reformatory.

District Judge Jasvender Kaur cited a psychiatrist’s opinion that Amos, who was being held at Changi prison, may be suffering from “autism spectrum disorder”. “I am of the view that I ought to explore the sentencing option of a mandatory treatment order,” the judge said, rather than confinement in a reformatory.

Note: Autism spectrum disorder, otherwise known as ASD, is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less. (Source: CDC)

Amos had been expected to avoid confinement after his conviction but rejected an offer of probation and reposted the offending video on YouTube, where it has generated more than one million views. He also republished on his blog a sexually graphic cartoon involving Lee and the late former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. But after Tuesday’s hearing, the controversial anti-Lee video and cartoon were both unavailable for public viewing after Amos undertook to make them private.

If he’s sent to the Reformative Training Centre, he will have to undergo at least 18 months of rehabilitation, drills and counselling but will be kept away from adult prisoners.

In a separate report by The Straits Times, his father Alphonsus Yee told reporters that to his knowledge, Amos had not been previously assessed for autism spectrum disorder.

He said, “There have been a lot of speculations online about this, but nothing in his growing up years suggested this.”

Sources: Yahoo News via AFP, The Straits Times / Featured image from The Straits Times.


AirAsia X’s Promo Price For Jeju Island Flights Start From RM199

Get ready to book your flight tickets wanderlusters!

AirAsia X has just announced that its maiden flight to South Korea’s Jeju Island will officially take off on 12th December. The special promotional all-in fare are from RM199 one-way on standard seat and RM899 one-way on its Premium Flatbed.

The promo will run from tomorrow (Tuesday, 10th October) onwards up until 15th October (Sunday). As aforementioned, you can start travelling from this year as the travel period is between 12th October 2017 and 25th March 2018. The fares, as stated above, are inclusive of taxes and fees.

We previously mentioned that AirAsia X will be providing direct flights from KLIA2 to Jeju Island 4 times per week. The departing day and time options are:

Meanwhile, the flights from Jeju back to Malaysia are Monday and Wednesday (1:35pm local time departure), as well as Tuesday and Saturday (2:40pm).

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

Sources: The Edge, The Sun/ Featured image: Rojak Daily.

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#RIPRobinWilliams: 7 Most Unforgettable Movie Roles

“O’ Captain, my Captain. You’ve gone too soon.”

Today is perhaps the saddest day for all who grew up watching Robin Williams’ movies. The world is still in shock over his tragic death and many of us had hoped that this was just one of the ridiculous death hoaxes on the Internet.

Robin Williams, who died at the age of 63, has played so many unforgettable roles in yesteryears’ movies, so much so that he is now one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. From voicing the Genie in Disney’s “Aladdin” to being the absent-minded professor in “Flubber”, he has proven that he is a brilliant, versatile actor who can make a transition from one movie role to another.

In honour of the comedy legend, check out some of his most memorable roles that have been engraved in our minds forever.

Robin Williams first proved that he is an actor with versatility when he transformed himself into a Scottish nanny in the film, “Mrs Doubtfire”. The story mainly focuses on his portrayal of Daniel Hillard, who dubbed voices for cartoon characters, and is forced to disguise himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.

Through this film role, he gave an outstanding performance with tainted personalities and the film went on to earn him various awards including American Comedy Award, Golden Globe Award, MTV Movie Award, and Blimp Award.

Robin Williams claimed his title as the comedy legend through various memorable movie roles in his film history. His portrayal of the radio DJ Adrian Cronauer in “Good Morning Vietnam” is certainly one of the film roles that fully showcased his wonderful talent through his comedic skills. At that time, the plot of the film is something new and refreshing for most of the audience but it is certainly not forgettable. The film has even earned him a Golden Globe Award as well as an Academy Award nomination for “Best Actor”.

“Jumanji” is a film that has been etched in our minds forever as it explores the fantasy world that stemmed from a simple but magical board game. Robin Williams played Alan Parrish, a man who grew up in the world of Jumanji, who wins his release from 2 kids after being trapped in the magical board game for 26 years. However, he is forced to finish the game again to stop animals in the Jumanji world from running into the real world. Throughout the entire film, his comedic skills managed to turn the film into pure solid entertainment for a family-genre film.

In one sentence: A thought-provoking film that shows how the society can be unaware of the evil that surrounded them since early life. Robbie Williams once again proved his versatility in acting as he transitioned from his usual comedic role to a lonely psychopath in the film. In the film, Robin Williams plays Sy the photo technician who has helped a family develop and print their pictures for years. However, the event took a twisted turn when Sy discovered the husband’s affair and decided to threaten them with the photos.

This is perhaps the most haunting role that he has ever taken but it is absolutely heart-breaking to watch his role go from a likeable character to a sad, pathetic man with tragic ending.

One of our favourite Disney’s classics, “Aladdin”, engaged  Robin Williams to voice over Genie. It was a role that was specifically written for him. Through this film, he improvised most of the Genie’s traits and personalities as the Genie can turn himself into anything he pleases. Due to his force of nature in comedy, Genie is now served as a comic relief in most of the Aladdin franchises.

Sure, Robin Williams may be a little too old to be Peter Pan but his portrayal of Peter Pan is one of the best we’ve ever seen! In the film, Robin Williams plays the grown-up Peter Pan who left Neverland and became Peter Banning, a professional businessman that has married Wendy’s granddaughter in the real world.

However, he was forced to be the young Peter Pan again after his arch enemy Captain Hook (played by Dustin Hoffman) kidnapped his children to the Neverland. Together with Dustin Hoffman, both actors delivered stunning performances that managed to convince the audience of the reincarnation of Peter Pan.

“Dead Poets Society” is one of the best coming-of-age films that taught us to appreciate the beauty of poems and changed the way we think about the world. Robin Williams plays an English teacher, John Keating, who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry. The film never failed to amaze us as his role embodies every respectable teacher that taught us to think out of the ordinary. It is also the film where we get to watch Robin Williams in his most inspiring character with passion and emotions that moved us to tears.

Most importantly, he reminded us, “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”

We may not be able to list out all the great films he had done but there’s no denying the fact we’ve just lost a great Hollywood actor.

Thank you for all the great movies, Robin Williams. We will remember you always.

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Sh*t’s About To Get Real At Vertigo

Belgian brothers DJ duo Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike rocked the 7th annual Tomorrowland Fesitval in Belgium, playing alongside other big EDM names such as Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, 2manydjs, and Tiësto. Perhaps it was easy for them to impress the crowd because they were literally playing in their home ground. Or, perhaps they really do possess star quality.

The brothers have come a very, very long way in a super short period of time. One day, they were just starting out and in a blink of an eye, they’ve skipped all levels of the standard “career building” and “career beginnings” and are now one of the world’s most sought after producers.

And we don’t blame them. In only two years, Dimitry Vegas and Like Mike have become remixers to the A-list elite and “Number One Hit Makers”. With that success, they’ve also bagged several notable accolades. Some that would’ve taken other DJs/producers a lifetime to achieve.

One of their tracks, “The Way We See The World” have become one of the EDM industry’s most overplayed, “sure win” tracks:

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When asked about the production for “The Way We See The World”, Dimitri said, “We did it with Afrojack and the Nervo twins. We met Afrojack in Miami so we started talking and we thought he was the right guy, and he was really down to do it too. We did a really good demo and Nervo made an amazing vocal to it.”

We guess it’s safe to say that, like many other “Godfathers” of EDM before them, everything that they touch is bound to turn to gold. Or, bound to end up in other DJs’/producers’ playlists.

(Psst. To listen to more of their stuff, check out their SoundCloud!)

So consider yourselves super lucky because Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike will be headed our way on the 23rd of May for yet another installment of Livescape and Vertigo Club’s NSFW Special.

Yes, sh*t’s about to get real. We’re totally amped!


ParaNorman: He Sees Dead People

In ParaNorman, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee), who is able to speak with the dead. Despite being bullied at school, he has to use his power to save the town from a centuries-old curse. The curse includes, uh, paranormal beings. Such as zombies.

In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, moronic grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Following LAIKA’s groundbreaking Academy Award-nominated animated feature “Coraline”, ParaNorman is only the second stop-motion animated feature to be made in 3D.

ParaNorman is being directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler, from Mr. Butler’s original screenplay. Mr. Fell was director of “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Flushed Away“. Mr. Butler was storyboard supervisor on Coraline and storyboard artist on Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride“.

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Can this young, misunderstood boy take on the superhero role to save his town?

Find out when ParaNorman is released in our cinemas on the 16th August 2012 (Thursday).

For more informtion, visit their official website.

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Animated GIFs Now Available on Twitter!

Quick! Tell your friends! Animated GIFs are finally available on Twitter now!

Twitter made a surprise announcement today as the social media app now supports animated GIFs on their site as well as on iOS and Android. The feature allows all the Twitter users to share and view GIFs on Twitter, just like how we can view other video-sharing sites by clicking a play button on top of them.

However, Twitter has no intention of increasing the tweet limit yet. So for now, you still have to construct our tweets in 140 characters or less. But we really don’t mind updating our tweets in 140 characters or less either.

Now if you will excuse us, we would like to express our feelings about the new feature here with this very apt GIF:


Explosions Shake Boston

Two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing at least two people and injuring dozens more, as runners completed the course and thousands cheered them on. Race organizers described the blasts as bombs.

Authorities reported a third explosion at the John F. Kennedy Library, elsewhere in the city, more than an hour after the blasts. There were no immediate reports of injuries in that explosion. Authorities said that they were investigating and treating it as related, and the police commissioner urged people in Boston to stay inside.

Video from the finish line at the marathon showed people screaming and an enormous cloud of white smoke, and about 20 seconds between the blasts. The explosions were strong enough to cause at least one runner to collapse, and emergency personnel carried bloody spectators away.

A third, undetonated device was found near the finish line, a House Homeland Security Committee official and three law enforcement officials told NBC News.

Police said at least 23 people had been injured, but the count from hospitals was much higher. Massachusetts General Hospital said that it had 19 patients, Tufts Medical Center nine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital 18 to 20 – a total of 46 to 48. Of the 19 at Mass General, six were severe, hospital officials said. Dr. Alisdair Conn, chief of emergency medicine, characterized the blasts as a military-style bombing.

Race organizers, in a post on Twitter, said: “There were two bombs that exploded near the finish line in today’s Boston Marathon. We are working with law enforcement to determine exactly what happened”.

Suspicious packages were found after the blasts at three Boston subway stops, and authorities were investigating. Within an hour of the blasts, New York police deployed extra security to landmarks, and Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House was closed to foot traffic. San Francisco put its police on heightened alert.

The race is a signature event in Boston and has been run since 1897 on Patriots Day, the third Monday in April. Tens of thousands of spectators turn out each year to watch.

Race organizers said that almost 27,000 runners competed, representing 96 countries. The winners were Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia for the men and Rita Jeptoo of Kenya for the women. A special marker at the 26th mile of the course, yards from the finish, had been set up to honor the 26 dead in the Newtown elementary school shooting last December.

The race began at 10am, and the explosions were reported just before 3pm. The winners had long ago completed the race – Desisa finished with a time of just over 2 hours, 10 minutes – but the explosions came as masses of other runners were approaching the finish. NBC affiliate WHDH said that storefront windows nearby were blown out.

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At least 132 people (including eight children) have been injured in the bombings, according to Boston-area hospitals. Boston police earlier said that two people were killed. An 8-year-old boy was among those killed, a state law enforcement source said, according to CNN‘s John King.

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Batman Rising

It’s Batman season all over again and we’re beyond excited!

When “Batman vs. Superman” director Zack Snyder announced that he would be releasing exclusive pictures of the newly made-over Batmobile, he sure as hell made damn sure that fans got that and a whole lot more. He posted the following picture on his Twitter account captioned, “I shot this with my @Leica_Camera M Monochrom.”:

From the picture, it appears that Ben Affleck is donning a redesigned Batsuit which, although is just as dark as the one from “The Dark Knight”, has notably smaller ears. It also looks like the 41-year-old Ben Affleck has definitely beefed up for the role.

Yes, you could say that Zack quite literally opened up the Batcave and we bet throngs of Batman fans haven’t been able to function since then! Wait, what camera did he shoot the picture with, again? Exactly.

On another note, there was also the release of the extended trailer for the upcoming TV series, “Gotham”. Scheduled to be released later this year, “Gotham” is a show set in the Dark Knight’s hometown, with focus on a time before the Dark Knight. Yes, you could kinda call it the prequel of all Batman prequels.

Full description of  “Gotham” as follows:

Before there was Batman, there was Gotham. Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world’s greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon’s story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker? Gotham is an origin story of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (“The Mentalist,” “Rome”), Gotham follows one cop’s rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the edge of evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.

Last but not least, we’ll now leave you (gaping) with the official extended trailer for “Gotham”:


(Video) British TikToker Lists Down 3 Strange Sights In A Malaysian Mall

Travelling to a different country means you get to discover new, amazing, and unusual things. No amount of research can ever prepare you for what you’re about to experience and that’s part of the fun. Apart from cultural practices, we’ve had foreigners being mind-blown by the things we usually take for granted.

For instance, an Indonesian TikToker was amazed to see so many Sedan cars in Malaysia. Prior to that, a French tourist claimed that one of our islands is far more beautiful than the Maldives. But have you ever wondered what surprise foreigners when they visit Malaysia? This British traveller is listing down three:

Lil stranger things esque mall vid 😂 #travelmalaysia #malaysia #travelmalaysia2022 #strangerthings #mall #klmall #travel #traveltiktok #fypシ #foryoupage #fyp #backpacking #travelling #travelseasia #backpacker

♬ Starcourt – Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein

British content creator @howyseesstuff regularly posts videos of his travels around the world on TikTok. Scrolling through his channel, we can see that he and his partner have been in Malaysia since December 2022. One of his videos is currently going viral, now reaching over 210k views, and 12.1k likes. The video was of him visiting Sunway Velocity Mall.

In the video, the traveller listed down three things he felt “weird” when visiting the local mall in Cheras. Apparently, the first thing was a McDonald’s Ice-Cream kiosk. We grew up seeing these kiosks in every mall or hypermarket but apparently, they do not exist in the UK. The second thing the British man was taken aback by was a children’s train ride in the mall. While we can’t verify if this is a norm in the UK, we can at least confirm from the video that it was definitely a rare sight for the TikToker.

Lastly, the thing that the tourist was excited to see in a Malaysian mall was Toys “R” Us. Why? For those who may not know, Toys “R” Us used to be big in both the UK and the US. Unfortunately, the toy brand giant filed for bankruptcy in 2017, closing all of its US, British, and Australian locations, with the last store in the US closing in 2021. Needless to say, the British traveller was stoked to see this nostalgia in person.

I feel like this can be only seen in Malaysia. 🥰 Love the shopping mall decorations! #malaysia #malaysiatiktok #travel #traveltiktok #fyp #foryoupage #foryou

♬ original sound – Nicole in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Speaking of rare sights, another foreigner had her mind blown after seeing the Chinese New Year decorations at Suria KLCC. According to @nicolecrewe, she had never seen anything like this in her life. “A shopping centre putting so much effort [into] a festival? They built all this in the middle of the shopping centre!” she said while showing the beautiful decorations to her followers.

Guess we really do take these things for granted. Perhaps we should take time to appreciate and celebrate our local attractions and shops.

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Games & Grub: Not-So-Boring Board Game Cafes In KL & Selangor

What do you mean there’s absolutely nothing to do in Kuala Lumpur/Selangor on weekends? As it is, there are plenty of cute Korean cafes and pet-friendly cafes to cater to you and your furkid. Now, there are even cafes that allows patrons to sit, chat, and indulge in a couple of board/card games.

A word of warning too: You could easily get roped into spending an obscene amount of time at these places while trying to outdo your friends in a game of Scrabble.

Meeples European Boardgame Cafe, SS15 Subang Jaya

With over 400 selections including imported favourites, one can establish new colonies in Settlers of Catan or engage in battle in other kingdoms while secretly delighting in a frienemie’s glare. Lounge around decadent sofas as miniature slaves gather resources, build cities, and breakdance in the nude at your command, or use the free Wi-Fi to boast about victories in cyberspace and outer space. Throughout the session, patrons can order fizzies, frosties, or finger food such as french fries and calamari rings. There are even friendly game masters at the cafe that are always at hand to offer guidance on how to unbox a new game. Additional playtime may be purchased at RM5 per person per hour.

Meeples European Boardgame Cafe is located at 64-2 Jalan SS 15/4D, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor (Open Tuesdays – Sundays from 11am till 1am, closed on Mondays).

They’ve also recently opened a branch at 17-2, Jalan PJU 5/10, Dataran Sunway, 47810 Kota Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia (Open on all days from 6pm till 1am except for Tuesdays).

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Boardgame Depot serves as a warm and homely hang out place for just about anybody. They offer and your friends a place to get together and play around with the range of board games that they have. Price? A thirfty RM3 per hour per head. You’re also allowed to purchase these games and rent English novels from the vast collection on our bookshelves. Of course, in addition to that, they have snacks and drinks to compliment your stay here. With over 300 unique Euro-Designer board games, 20,000+ English novels, a cafe that serves snacks and drinks, and high-speed Wi-Fi connection, this is an ideal place for friends and families to spend some quality time together!

Boardgame Depot is located at 16A (1st Floor), Lorong Ara Kiri 3, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Open on all days from 12pm till 9:30pm except for Mondays).

We’ve previously featured La Bodega as one of our choice “solo dining” places in Malaysia but guess what? That’s not the only unique selling point that they possess! The La Bodega in Telawi offers a great menu spread of Spanish food such as the paella and a range of delicious tapas. But, its La Bodega Lounge (located upstairs), is really cosy and dotted with comfortable sofas, providing for a comfortable ambience through and through. Patrons may lounge around on weekends to gorge on their awesome all-day breakfast and sip on coffee or refreshing sangria while enjoying a selection of board games. The many board games, such as Scrabble (we love Scrabble!), are stacked on nearby shelves. Take your pick!

La Bodega is located at 18-1, Jalan Telawi 22 Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar (Open Mondays – Fridays from 4pm til 2am, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am till 2am).

For more information, visit their website.

Eat. Drink. Play. But not necessarily in that order! The Border City Cafe and Board Games is a cafe that allows you to enjoy a cup of cafe latte as you unwind, and watch as the world go by outside the window. Kick back and stretch your legs out, and let our ambience turn your frowns upside down into smiles. Indulge your sweet tooth in our dessert menu, but remember to share with your friends. And if it’s some different kind of excitement that you crave, make a beeline for our shelves, and marvel at board games you never even imagine existed. Bring friends, grab a box, and sail into uncharted waters. With dozens of board games for you to choose from, it’s a magical world out there, so let’s go exploring!

The Border City Cafe And Board Games is located at Sunway Giza Mall, Kota Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (Open Tuesdays – Sundays from 1pm till 1am).

Located in the heart of Petaling Jaya, All Aboard Community Gaming Centre is a board game venue offering their platform for both board gamers and non-gamers alike to connect with a fun-filled interactive social activity. But unlike other board game cafes in KL/Selangor, they were founded based on a community gaming centre concept rather than just a cafe or just another shop that sells board games. Their services are also priced differently from the other board game centres because while other centres charge their customers based on time or the number of players, All Aboard charges a fixed price for the rental of each board game. Rates range from RM10 to RM50 per board game, depending on the tier the board game falls under, and hot drinks and snacks are available if gamers feel peckish during their gaming session!

All Aboard Community Gaming Centre is located at 40-2, Jalan SS22/25, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya (Open Mondays – Fridays from 6pm till 11pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm till 11pm).

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Najwa Mahiaddin Denies Coming Up With Viral “Ke Sana Ke Sini” Remix Song

The remix song called “Ke Sana Ke Sini” is currently shared across social media ever since Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin came up with the phrase during one of his press conference on the Movement Control Order (MCO) back in March.

A lot of netizens first speculated that the song was produced by the PM’s beloved daughter Najwa Mahiaddin (also known as NJWA). However, the singer is clearing out misconceptions about the song’s origins.

The 34-year-old singer took to Instagram Story to share with her followers the original creators of the viral song; a duo called Bass Agents. She wrote, “Shout to these guys who did the remix @bassagents_my. (The song is) not mine. :).”

Ever since “Ke Sana Ke Sini” dropped last month, a lot of people have been making use of the song by uploading creative covers of the song online to cope with the boredom while at home. The massive popularity of the song even lead to a brand new challenge on social media (particularly TikTok) called #KeSanaKeSiniChallenge. Pretty cool, huh?

In regards to that, the “Senyum” jam-maker had nothing but praise for our locals’ creative skills. “I think it’s cool. I saw a lot of covers of the song on my Instagram before this. It’s creative!” said Najwa in an interview with Era.je.

“It shows that Malaysians, despite the current situation of having to stay at home for the time being, can produce a masterpiece,” she further added in the chat.


Juventus F.C Launches Special Collection Jersey With Arabic Calligraphy

Adidas and Juventus F.C have team up with Arabic-Moroccan calligraphy artist Shaker Kashgari for the latest jersey design with the players’ name written in Arabic letters.

The premium collector’s football kit was first worn by the guys during the recent finals of the 2019 Supercoppa Italiana held at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a match against Lazio.

The Bianconeri will don a special collector's item when they feature in the #SupercoppaItaliana on Sunday

On sale, now ➡https://t.co/DC1Vdey2AC#JuveLazio #LiveAhead pic.twitter.com/eIspUJ3p12

— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) December 20, 2019

Aptly named the Riyadh edition, this was the first time for an international foot club jersey to feature a traditional Arabic writing. The limited edition jersey aims to pay homage to the traditional art of Arab society.

Aside from that, the Italian football association also looks forward to embracing their cultural differences with the birth of this specially-crafted sports attire. For those who don’t know, 14 of the players came from different social backgrounds.

As mentioned earlier, the design features footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Giorgio Chiellini’s names all written in traditional Arabic letters. Meanwhile, the word ‘Juventus’ was included in the players’ representative numbers displayed at the bottom of their names.

Die-hard fans of Juventus can get their hands on this limited edition babies from the 20th up until 31st Decemeber. However, the jerseys will only be available at adidas stores around Riyadh and Jeddah.


Job Portal Claims YouTubers Earn RM360K Per Month; M’sian YouTuber Che Nom Gives Insight

Before the arrival of the social media platform TikTok, the biggest video-sharing website was YouTube. For those who are serious, it is possible to make a career out of being a YouTuber. There are many content creators who have became successful after years of producing content on their channels.

With that being said, have you ever wondered how much money Malaysian YouTubers are earning? We’ve heard that some can earn up to hundreds or even thousands of ringgit but how much of this information is true? This local YouTuber shared some insight on the income chart and what it’s actually like to work as a YouTuber.

Recently, online job-searching portal Maukerja posted an infographic on high-paying “easy jobs”. Many were surprised to discover that the top high-paying job was being a YouTuber where the monthly income can go up to RM360K, according to the post. The post managed to catch the attention of popular Malaysian YouTuber Che Nom, who is known for her cooking content.

The celebrity chef shared her thoughts on the infographic and how exactly accurate it is. Taking to her Facebook, the content creator revealed that the high RM360K income is only possible if the YouTube channel is being managed by a company and even then only 0.01% of YouTubers or channels will make that much money. Che Nom added that the channel must post as frequently as possible in order to attract consistent views.

The local YouTuber also made another shocking revelation saying that the average YouTuber’s income is actually below the poverty level, especially when there’s a recession. The internet celeb even shared that doing YouTube takes a lot of effort as she produces her videos and manages her channel by herself. “You’d have little work-life balance ’cause you’re constantly working, even on weekends. Otherwise, there’d be no content to post”, she wrote.

If you’re wondering how much Che Nom makes for her content, the YouTuber said that she only makes RM2.5k which is barely enough to cover her investment costs. Guess it goes to show that while success is possible, one must still have passion, perseverance, and a lot of patience to make for the long haul on YouTube.

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CONTEST: “Piranha 3DD” Merchandise Up For Grabs

Not a fan of crazy carnivorous fishies? That’s okay! Maybe that’s every reason why you should be keeping a “Piranha 3DD” first-aid kit handy. You know, just in case.

Uh, especially of situations like these:

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How do you obtain a “Piranha 3DD” first-aid kit?

Oh yes. Pardon our excitement – we didn’t mean to get ahead of ourselves. But as promised, we’ve another awesome contest for our loyal readers!

All you have to do is answer the following questions:

E-mail your answers to submit@hype.my and ta-dah! You’re automatically in the running to win the following official “Piranha 3DD” merchandise:

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


Skrillex Reveals New Solo Album Coming Soon

Bass tastemaker Skrillex made his way back to the top of the game in past year with the release of his long awaited debut studio album “Recess” in 2014. Following the release of “Recess”, Skrillex and Diplo released their much hyped about collaborative Jack Ü album on February 27th.

Apart from having these two albums under his belt, Skrillex is also playing an endless amount of festivals and headlining shows across the world. Now, to top it all off, the superstar DJ/producer revealed that he has another new solo album coming out soon!

Whilst out on a fun night of bowling with the International Art of Bowling team during his visit in Australia, Skrillex just happened to calmly reveal the news, that after his Jack Ü album (which is now released), he would be releasing a new solo album. This massive piece of information being revealed in such a spontaneous video was discovered thanks to a Skrillex fan thread − seriously, have got to love the fans.

When asked about what’s new, Skrillex slyly reveals information about his solo album:

“We’ve got an album with Diplo coming out. Me and Diplo are doing Jack Ü, which is going to be awesome. I got another Skrillex album coming out soon.”

Given that Skrillex mentioned the Jack Ü album, it’s evident that the video was recorded over a month ago and unfortunately, we’ve got no other information except that his solo album will be out soon. Obviously, the words “out soon” can mean a lot of different things in the music world, but we do hope to hear more about the album in due time.

Watch the video below to watch Skrillex drop the bomb. We recommend that you pay close attention from the 1:40 mark onwards. ;)

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Whitney Houston Tribute Show From Las Vegas Comes To Malaysia This March

From Las Vegas all the way to Malaysia, watch the late Whitney Houston comes back to life through a tribute show performed by the highly acclaimed songstress, Trina Johnson Finn who is known as the “Queen of the Night”!

“Remembering Whitney – The Greatest Love of All” live concert is presented by Milestone Productions Sdn Bhd. The show will take to stage for 2 nights on 22nd and 23rd March 2019 at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur.

Until now, Whitney Houston was cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records and remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide.

Malaysians can expect to be treated to the essence and persona of Whitney Houston in the 90-minute live music concert featuring the singer’s timeless and memorable hits including “I Will Always Love You”, “Saving All My Love”, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, and “Greatest Love of All”, and “I Have Nothing”, to name a few.

“Malaysia never got the chance to stage a full-fledged concert while Whitney was alive. As such, this would be a great opportunity for Malaysian fans to experience what would be ‘the next best thing’ to watching her live here in Malaysia thanks to Trina’s most amazing stage presence and impressive vocals that deliver pitch-perfect renditions of Whitney’s timeless hits,” said Grace Lee, Managing Director of Milestone Production.

The stage of Istana Budaya will be transformed into a night of tribute to Whitney and her golden voice – a showcase of fan-favourite songs alongside snappy dialogues that will provide personal insights about each song.

“In our constant endeavour to introduce world class live entertainment shows in Malaysia, we are proud to be bringing ‘Remembering Whitney – The Greatest Love of All’ to our shores. We believe Malaysians have a growing appetite for quality entertainment and our efforts in bringing internationally recognised shows will help to position Malaysia as an entertainment hub in the region,” Grace added.

Details to “Remembering Whitney – The Greatest Love of All” are as below:-


Fun Facts: 7 Things No One Told You About Upcoming Tearjerker, “Me Before You”

Ever since the first “Me Before You” trailer was released, the film has been getting a lot of buzz. Largely due to the fact that it’s a novel-turned-movie, and also due its stellar cast – Emilia Clarke (of “Game of Thrones” fame) and Sam Claflin (of “The Hunger Games” fame).

Now that we’re just about a week away from its release, we dug deep on the interwebs to bring you some fun facts you probably never knew about “Me Before You”.

“Young and quirky Louisa “Lou” Clark (played by Emilia Clarke) moves from one job to the next to help her family make ends meet. Her cheerful attitude is put to the test when she becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor (played by Sam Claflin), a wealthy young banker left paralysed from an accident two years earlier. Will’s cynical outlook starts to change when Louisa shows him that life is worth living. As their bond deepens, their lives and hearts change in ways neither one could have imagined.”

So, before you arm yourself with some Kleenex and waterproof mascara for the tearjerker, here’s what else you need to know about “Me Before You”:

1. The film is based on a popular novel of the same name

“Me Before You”, a romantic novel written by Jojo Moyes, was first published in January 2012 in the United Kingdom. A sequel entitled “After You” was released on 29th September 2015 through Pamela Dorman Books. Reception for “Me Before You” has been positive and the book was placed on the Richard and Judy Book Club. USA Today and the New York Times both praised the work, with the New York Times reviewer commenting, “When I finished this novel, I didn’t want to review it; I wanted to reread it.”

2. “Me Before You” was supposed to be released last year

In 2014, MGM announced their intention to create a feature film based on the novel, which would be directed by Thea Sharrock and released via Warner Bros. Along with the announcement, it was also revealed that the film would be released on 21st August 2015. Production for “Me Before You” began in April 2015 and wrapped up by June 2015. However, in May 2015, the film’s release date was moved to 3rd June 2016. Then, in November 2015, Warner Bros decided to move the release date up to 4th March 2016, before moving it back to its previous 3rd June 2016 date again in January 2016. Phew, luckily they made it without a hitch this time!

3. This is director Thea Sharrock’s feature film debut

Once the youngest artistic director in British theatre (when she was only 24 years old!), Thea Sharrock is no stranger to the theatre scene. She’s no stranger to TV either as she first dabbled with TV in 2012 when she directed Tom Hiddleston in Henry V as part of the BBC’s miniseries, “The Hollow Crown”, before deciding to “go big”. “Me Before You” will mark the first time she’s directing a film. In speaking about why she decided to take on the job, Thea said, “Obviously I loved the novel, and obviously the fact that it’s set in Britain, these are characters I know very well. Will Traynor (Sam Claflin) especially. If I wasn’t at school with him, I was at university with him. I recognise these families.”

4. Fun and games on the set of a tearjerker

The cast members, particularly Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin, shared some lighthearted moments on the set of “Me Before You” and truly breathed life into an otherwise emotionally overwhelming film. Emilia Clarke took to Twitter on Friday (21st May) to answer questions about the movie and revealed that they pulled pranks on set: “Continuously! We are pranksterzzz!” while Sam Claflin, who happens to be a big fan of “Game of Thrones”, admitted that he was constantly trying to get spoilers out of Emilia. Oh those two!

5. Emilia Clarke was determined to play Louisa “Lou” Clark

It’s true. Before even landing the role, Emilia was determined that she should play Lou. The actress revealed that as soon as she read Jojo Moyes’ novel (she reportedly “devoured” the novel on the set of “Terminator Genisys” with bombs exploding around her), she was moved to tears and immediately knew that she absolutely had to convince Thea Sharrock to give her the role in the film. She told USA Today, “Actors cannot invest too much in auditions. It’s too heartbreaking if you don’t get it. But this one, I was like, ‘I’m doing it’. I was madly into it. Every fiber of me felt like someone had written me down.” And when she knew that she was casted, she left an “Emilia-shaped hole” in her ceiling from jumping so high. Perhaps it’s meant to be? :)

6. Sam Claflin makes doing nothing look effortless

English actor Sam Claflin is talented, handsome, and best known for portraying Finnick Odair in the “The Hunger Games” film series, Philip Swift in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, and William in “Snow White and the Huntsman and The Huntsman: Winter’s War”. In those films, he was out and about a lot. But “Me Before You” is probably his first role that required him to do nothing at all by doing a lot i.e. playing a character that is completely paralysed from the neck down. According to director Thea Sharrock, Sam pulled it off without a hitch. “Sam literally plays the part with no movement below the neck. All he had really was facial movements. That was a challenge,” Thea said.

7. The most challenging thing about Emilia Clarke’s role

We’re so accustomed to seeing Emilia Clarke in fantasy drama TV series “Game of Thrones” as “Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, the Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, khaleesi to Drogo’s riders, and queen of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros”. But even the Mother of Dragons has her own set of challenges. Case in point, playing Lou. Believe it or not, Emilia confessed that the most challenging thing about playing Lou was “trying not to look ugly when honestly crying.” Not sure how that went down with Sam Claflin, who said that he cries when she cries :D We feel you, sista!

BONUS: When asked by a fan about how many boxes of tissues to bring to the cinema, Sam Claflin said, “Seven big ones.“ Well, you heard the man ;)

Directed by Thea Sharrock, “Me Before You” also stars Jenna Coleman, Matthew Lewis, and Brendan Coyle, among others. The film will be released in cinemas nationwide on 2nd June 2016.

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

Sources: Me Before You (novel) Wiki, Me Before You (film) Wiki, Me Before You’s Twitter, Thea Sharrock Wiki, Sam Claflin’s Twitter, PEOPLE, USA Today / Featured image: Warner Bros.

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[Watch] Skyscraper Trailer: The Rock Is One-Legged But Can Still Kick Your Ass

Could “Skyscraper” be this generation’s version of “Die Hard”? That’s the question on nobody’s mind, but one that we’re going to ask anyway. We’re used to seeing The Rock in cheesier, one-dimensional roles like in the “Fast and Furious” movies or “San Andreas”. But “Skyscraper” could just be the movie that places The Rock in the same league as Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Here’s the official synopsis of “Skyscraper”:

Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary’s Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now assesses security for skyscrapers.  On assignment in China, he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he’s been framed for it.  A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who is trapped inside the building…above the fire line.

Written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Central Intelligence, We’re the Millers), the 3D action-thriller is produced by Beau Flynn (San Andreas, Baywatch), Johnson, Thurber and Hiram Garcia (San Andreas, Central Intelligence).

Skyscraper’s executive producers are Dany Garcia (Baywatch, Ballers), Wendy Jacobson (San Andreas), Eric McLeod (Kong: Skull Island, Pirates of the Caribbean series) and Eric Hedayat (The Great Wall, Real Steel).  The film will be released by Universal Pictures.


The Reason K-pop Fans Are Willing To Splurge On Banner Ads For Their Idols

Over the weekend, a group of AMRYs in Singapore made headlines for buying a banner panel advertisement at a MRT station.

The reason? To celebrate BTS’ 6th anniversary. The banner features all 7 members from the boyband including RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

To give you some perspective, panel ads such the BTS banner currently located at the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station on Circle Line require between S$280 (RM853) and S$420 (RM1279) per week.

A minimum advertisement period of 13 weeks will cost the Singaporean ARMYs between S$3,640 and S$5,460 at minimum. That’s at least RM11,000!  If that’s not hardcore dedication from these K-pop fans, then we don’t know what is.

This prompted some curiosity from Singaporean You-Tuber Dee Kosh, who posted a question to his 189k Instagram follower, asking, “Why do K-pop fans buy billboards and banners with their idols on it? Why the extra-ness of it all?”

You probably wouldn’t come across local fans spending so much money on say Beyonce, Siti Nurhaliza, or Lady Gaga.

The 30-year-old content creator got some answers alright. Some were shady, a few were “triggered”, but some answers offered insight into the K-pop culture and its influence on fans all over the world.


Retro Sunsplash 5: Party For A Good Cause

Retro Sunsplash brings enthusiasts together, bound by a charitable spirit and the drive of veteran DJs Francis Koh and Jay Subramaniam to have fun, ignore the sun, and blast the songs of an era that just refuse to die. This charity infused party is in its fifth instalment thanks to an overzealous demand, and is held for the second time consecutively in Kuala Lumpur.

This edition, themed “Dance Music from the Last Century” promises to be bigger and more spectacular than its previous incarnations. A tribute to the wonderfully diverse dance music, Retro Sunsplash 5 will be held on 2nd June 2013 (Sunday) at The Retro Club on Asian Heritage Row, Kuala Lumpur.

Some of the best DJs who have rocked the Malaysian dance scene are set to play at Retro Sunsplash 5 such as:

Other activities include a Pool Charity Competition, Raffles Draw, and more. All funds raised from the event will be handed over to Persatuan Kebajikan Jagaan Sri Sai Selangor.

Venue: The Retro Club, Asian Heritage Row, Jalan Dororaisamy

For more information, visit their Facebook event page.

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#BRITs2015: Madonna’s Cape Malfunctions, Causing Her Terrible Fall Off Stage

Ouch! Madonna most certainly had a great fall.

The “Pop Highness” had gasp-inducing “wardrobe malfunction” at a star-studded BRIT Awards and grabbed British headlines on Thursday (26th Feb) along with photos of her falling backwards down a flight of stairs while getting tangled in a swirling cape. Her fall was “featured” across most publications including the upmarket daily Guardian to the Sun, and even to commuter daily Metro which ran the headline, “Ma-gonna!”

According to Reuters, the fall came in the midst of her singing “Living for Love” for the British music industry’s annual awards when she failed to loosen the Armani cape that was part of a matador costume before her dancers pulled it away. She looked startled as she fell backwards down stairs but kept going with the performance, like a pro.

Madonna’s plunge provided the most dramatic moment of the show which BBC reported had an average of 5.3 million people tuned in to the ceremony on ITV. But she did later assure fans via her Instagram account that she was a-okay.

In any case, English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was the biggest winner of the night, walking away with 2 of the 4 Brit Awards he was nominated for. He was named the best British solo artist and also took home the coveted best album prize for his second studio album, “X”.

Soul singer Sam Smith, who was nominated for 5 Brits and competed with Sheeran for the best album, topped off his recent 4 Grammy wins with a “Global Success” award and “British Breakthrough” trophy. Other winners included Paloma Faith for “British Female Artiste” and rock duo Royal Blood, who defeated popular boy band One Direction to be named the best British band.

Award for the best international female artiste went to Taylor Swift, who opened the show. The pop-heavy ceremony also saw performances from Take That, Kanye West, and George Ezra.

Watch Taylor Swift‘s flawless performance of “Blank Space” here:


Glenmorangie Ends Orange Party Series With A Bang

The much loved single malt whisky Glenmorangie celebrated the finale of its series of Orange Parties on October 10th (Friday). The series which was launched in June has stayed true to its “Unnecessarily Well Made” philosophy throughout its parties. The finale which took place at the new-age concept bar, Rabbit Hole in Changkat Bukit Bintang saw an unexpected twist to the previous Orange Parties.

Unlike it’s previous parties, the Glenmorangie Orange Party finale featured a tour of the “Unnecessarily Well Made” elements that make up the House of Glenmorangie. Upon arriving at the venue, partygoers were greeted by an orange man on stilts and a man wearing a whisky cask, a distinct Orange Party way of welcoming guests.

The night’s host Jeremy Teo, then took the media on a journey of discovery in learning how this delicious whisky is created. Leading the artistic tour, Jeremy explained Glenmorangie’s philosophy in the pursuit of perfection, utilising the tallest stilts, the finest casks as well as the elegant and luxurious Scottish character of the House of Glenmorangie, all at each were brought to life by 3-D illustrations placed around the venue.

Crafted by local 3-D illustration specialist, Haze Long, these art pieces had ADA codes embedded into each of them − yet another key feature of the Glenmorangie Orange Party series. The ADA codes enticed partygoers to dial in and be rewarded with snippets of information about the iconic House of Glenmorangie.

The tour ended with a tasting session led by Moet Hennessy Brand Ambassador, Chong Wai Keng, who explained the tasting notes of Lasanta, a variant from Glenmorangie’s range of Extra Matured single malt whisky. Open to all guests, the tasting session treated Glenmorangie enthusiasts with the opportunity to taste something slightly more exquisite during the party.

As partygoers filled up the venue, two interactive engagements were introduced, the Maze Challenge and the ADA code system. The Maze Challenge required guests who purchased at least one bottle of Glenmorangie during the night to navigate two metallic balls through an A3 size framed maze with the fastest time to stand a chance to win a 1.5L Glenmorangie, The Original. The ADA System code was an easy win made available for all guests throughout the night, promising the individual who made the most number of calls to each ADA Code number a chance to win a 70cl, Glenmorangie, The Original at the end of the night.

Guests mingled as they enjoyed the night accompanied by Glenmorangie served with a splash of water and ice as well as the Glenmorangie Zest serve − a classic highlight at Glenmorangie parties that infuses tangerine to complement the notes of vanilla and citrus zest of Glenmorangie, The Original.

Glenmorangie’s finale of its glorious Orange Party series truly showcased an interactive and immersive experience of the “Unnecessarily Well Made” philosophy of Glenmorangie. Keep an eye out for the upcoming Glenmorangie parties and further details at the Glenmorangie Malaysia Facebook page.

The gallery below features more pictures from the finale party.

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Hype OnSite: Mat Zo Takes Fans On A Musical Roller Coaster Ride At Zouk Club KL

Known for his various styles of sound and his ability to breakthrough genres with his own original and creative style, the man who said “this whole genres business is like the Berlin wall, and I’m here with a forklift and a wrecking ball,” Mat Zo showed clubbers what he is made of at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur on August 8th, 2014 (Friday).

Brought to clubbers by Zouk KL’s Fired Up Fridays, Mat Zo took to the decks of Mainroom, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur at around 1.00am and went on to play till about 3.30am. Staying true to his own personal sound, Mat Zo took the crowd on a fun, roller coaster musical ride. From drum and bass to big room sounds to some of the most loved EDM tracks, Zouk Club KL’s Mainroom pretty much transformed into dance music heaven where partygoers spent the night dancing their butts off.

Of course, as per usual, our friends from Zouk Club KL hooked us up with a quick chat Mat Zo before his set. Such a cutie, here’s what the 24-year-old DJ had to say:

So, you’ve been to Kuala Lumpur before. Are you happy to be back and are you excited to play tonight?

I have, and yes I am. Good to be back and yes, excited to see what happens tonight.

Your album Damage Control featured a wide range of style. Did you plan to make it so varied or was it just the product of experimenting?

Well, I wanted there to be a variety of sounds and I sort of had an idea of how I wanted the overall album to feel and sound like but I didn’t plan for exactly how and what it was going to sound like.

You took a while before releasing Damage Control, and you decided to go with Anjunabeats. Why?

Well Anjunabeats has been my home label since 2008 and I felt like they’re the best people to release my album because they know me so well. Obviously they partnered with Astralwerks to release the album in the United States and I think that was a really good partnership.

What about your tour, where are you heading after this?

After this I’m off to Jakarta then Europe and after that I’ve got a couple of festivals in Belgium, Germany and a couple of club nights in Ibiza.

Over the recent years, the EDM scene has blossomed worldwide. How do you think it has exploded over here in Asia?

Hmmm…it’s grown a lot. Personally, I think it fluctuates because it grows in one part of the world then it slows down and then it grows again in another part of the world. There’s aways this trade between all the different parts in the world.

And when you’re playing for different crowds, do you cater to the crowd of play whatever you want?

If you have to cater to the crowd a little, otherwise they’ll leave. Hahaha. But I try and stay true to music that I like and I don’t go too far of the edge.

Haha fair enough. What kind of music do you listen to when you’re not working?

I listen to a lot of hip hop and drum & bass.

Which country do you think is more accepting of your music, production wise – UK or US?

I think they both accept my style just as much, to listen to that is. Not so much during live sets. Sometimes, when I play the stuff on my album at live sets, it doesn’t really work. Haha. Some of it works and some of it doesn’t.

It doesn’t?! So you play different stuff live?

Haha yeah. I try and play the stuff that work during live sets and the stuff that doesn’t, I leave out.

We spoke to a few of our close friends who happen to be some of your biggest followers and when we asked them to describe your sound but they couldn’t. So how would you describe your sound?

Erm…hahaha! It changes all the time, really. One day I’ll be making drum & bass and the next, some Chemical Brothers’ big beats so yeah I don’t know. I guess all over the place? Haha.

You’ve worked with Arty before and the most recent one is the 3rd collaboration you’ve done together. What other collaborations do you have planned?

Yeah. At the moment there’s the Kill The Zo project going and there’s still a lot more stuff being done with that. There are some other collaborations that I can’t discuss right now ;) Haha and apart from that, I would like to work with artistes that are completely different from me. Arty being the only exception that is. Haha.

Yes, we have a good working relationship so maybe, if we happen to be in the same place long enough, we might just come up with something.

Cool. Last one, DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll is going on right now. Who do you think will make it to the top 5 in 2014?

Haha is I don’t care a good enough of an answer?

For more of Mat Zo, follow him on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Oh and if you missed out on Mat Zo, then make up for it by heading to Zouk Club this Friday as Smash presents Ummet Ozcan is happening on August 15th. ;)

We’re leaving you with one of our favourites, “Pyramid Scheme” by Mat Zo featuring Chuck D. Enjoy!

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Wonder Woman 1984 Review: The Blockbuster We Needed, But Not The One We Deserve

It has been four years since Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman first showed up in Zack Snyder’s Caped-Crusader-Son-of-Krypton match-up, jumping into battle at the last second. Oh, the spine-chilling thumps of Hans Zimmer’s twangs as Diana lunged forward with her blade. Since then Wonder Woman has starred in her solo caper, garnering critical success on her own. While Wonder Woman got to feature in the Justice League team-up (we all know how THAT turned out), she’s flying solo again in her new film.

“Wonder Woman 1984” was originally slated for a release in December last year but was postponed multiple times due to the pandemic. At long last, the Amazon princess is here to save what has been a year with minimal blockbuster value. And she’s in theatres! Big-screen experience. Here. We. GO!

So, wonder no more as we are here to present our honest thoughts on the movie. We swear, we’re roped up in a chair with the Lasso of Hestia, so you will be hearing nothing but the truth from us.

After the events of the first movie, Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) carries on living in the world of men. As the decades wind up to the 80s, she settles down in the nation’s capital, juggling vigilantism with unabashed glee while performing anthropological shenanigans at the Smithsonian. Most of her time is spent on helping the people around her, be it in little or giant ways.

Despite her affinity for humanity, there is one thing that she can’t quite shake away. She’s lonely. Everyone she formed an attachment with in the past has already passed on. Nevertheless, there is one individual whom she holds dearly in her heart despite the short time she had with, and that is Steve Trevor (Chris Pine).

Diana eventually befriends Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig), a shy and awkward historian at her workplace. During the course of their work, they come across a mysterious citrine artefact which has the purported ability to grant wishes. Deciding to try it, Diana wishes for Steve Trevor to come back whereas Barbara wishes to be more like her new companion. Both desires are fulfilled, but the stone has a monkey’s paw twist to it, granting the user their deepest desires at a cost.

The situation soon spirals out of control as a down-on-luck businessman Max Lord (Pedro Pascal) attains the artefact for himself in order to become the most powerful tycoon in the world. As the world descends into madness due to repeated usage of the stone, it is up to Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor to save the day. But can she? Can she give up this person she loves the most?

First, we appreciate that there was an attempt to make Diana Prince much more accessible. Yes, she may be able to go toe-to-toe with a Son of Krypton. Yes, she’s mighty. She’s cool. She’s got glitz and style. However, underneath all that still lies a very emotional being. One that can still feel love and pain and joy.

This sequel improves upon that by making Diana feel utterly lonely in this world. We see that the love she empties upon the community does not get reciprocated deep within her soul. So, naturally, when she gets a chance to find affection, much less bring the love of her life back, she takes it, not considering the weight of her decisions or what it might cost. Having to bear the cost of her own selfish desires is where Diana shines.

Diana Prince, the Amazon warrior, becomes human.

There is a role reversal here in the form of Steve Trevor. While Wonder Woman played the fish out of the water role in the first film, Steve here slips into the man out of time. Displaced but not dazed, he gasps with wonder at every contraption he sees, be it a subway train or an escalator. Chris Pine’s wide-eyed look perfectly encapsulates Steve’s utter glee in this new era.

Unlike the rest of the DCEU outings, “Wonder Woman 1984” makes no overt reference to the other films or its characters within the DC cinematic universe. There’s no deep-sea demigod. No Green Lanterns. No scarlet time-travelling speedsters. This is a double-lew-W standalone outing, through and through.

Despite that, “WW84’s” narrative issues abound. Even though it has more free rein without having to be bogged down by a mention of a metahuman every few scenes, the film does not succeed in creating a truly cohesive experience. The script written by Patty Jenkins herself along with Geoff Johns isn’t airtight as it bounces around multiple subplots involving the film’s villains.

The film lacks focus in where it intends to propel these characters, following them around to perform certain acts multiple times in order to drive a point home. As a matter of fact, the pacing here is rather disastrous, feeling a whole lot more bloated than it intended to be. One particular flashback to Themyscira at the start of the film feels so drawn out, but in hindsight didn’t really serve much of a purpose to the film’s 155-minute runtime.

“WW84’s” two villains do start off fairly well. We felt that there was a compelling narrative to be told to provide a triangular antithesis to Diana’s conscience. These characters are at their lowest. They just want to be seen and the artefact provides them with that chance. Nevertheless, they lose any momentum they had halfway due to the progression of their motives and characters being contrived.

Gosh, we do have to talk about Pedro Pascal. Even though the big picture does not totally work out for his character, we know for certain that Pascal was having a blast! It was as though he had been living with a baby and a helmet covering his face this whole time that when he finally took it off, he let his expressions run wild. Indeed, the “Mandalorian” star brings out the best of his smiles, forced laughter, and glistening eyes to bring life to this morally skewed man.

Wiig performs decently in her role as Barbara Minerva, who eventually transforms into Wonder Woman’s nemesis, the Cheetah. The actress may be recognised for her comedic roles, but it’s still great to see her take a more serious role, something that she also did in Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!”. Alas, the gravitas of the character claws itself into a ditch, not due to the performer, but rather sloppy writing.

We believe Patty Jenkins had some well-intentioned ideas in here, whereby she places the idea of a manipulated truth at the forefront. It could be a political message, but could also resonate within an individual’s essence as something as deep as a desire. To what lengths would you alter your morality, your stance, or your personality in order to achieve what you want most in life. Would your selfish ambitions be the detriment of your inner being?

Of course, “WW84” exhibits the aftermath of mass wishes, how societies and nations may crumble under the spirit of an individualistic drive. Yes, the film posits that an individual, and ultimately a community must stay true to itself to propel forward. We shouldn’t just rely on empty promises or skewed grants. The truth. Yes, the truth is what prevails in the end.

Ultimately, we believe “WW84” had something to say. It had a message, solid ideas, and a good collection of cast and characters. Alas, they weren’t executed in the best manner possible, creating a slightly mundane sequel that did not have a clear objective. Most of the writing here is at fault as it struggles to maintain its momentum to the very end, providing little spurts of action to keep the viewer entertained at the very least.

“WW84” might not be the perfect blockbuster to end this year, but it sure as hell tried. There’s no doubt that the performers are doing most of the heavy lifting on their own. Some, like Pedro Pascal, are having the time of their lives. Needless to say, the film itself is a serviceable balm to a calamitous 2020, providing what little wonder it has to remind its audience that the blockbusters aren’t dead.

To repurpose Jim Gordon’s line in “The Dark Knight”, this film is not the one we deserve, but it’s the one we need right now.

Wait, don’t leave! Do stay in your seats after the movie for a wondrous surprise!

“Wonder Woman 1984” is currently playing in theatres nationwide.

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#EmpireShoppingGallery: Patron Tumbles Down Faulty Escalator; No Help Offered By Mall Staff

Malls are usually a place for us to unwind and relax, but recently, the family of Facebook user Shima Reza walked away with a rather bad experience.

When her parents and child visited Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya, on Friday (22nd July) evening, they did not expect a faulty escalator to cause one of their family members to be admitted into the hospital for a fractured shoulder and bruised skull.

They were enjoying their Friday when Reza’s mom lost her balance and tumbled down the moving escalator as it was jerking constantly. Upon reaching the bottom, Reza’s father and daughter, who were with her mom, asked for help but to their dismay, no help came, although the security team was aware of the incident.

Apparently, no one stepped up to offer aid as there were no centre manager on duty and none of the mall staff were authorised to handle the situation.

After being pulled to safety, the victim had to lie on the stone cold floor for approximately 30 minutes before a helpful staff from the nearby Empire Hotel Subang came with a wheel chair. However, the elderly woman couldn’t move as she was in extreme pain, and continued lying until an ambulance came.

Throughout her ordeal, none of the Empire Shopping Gallery staff stepped forward to help. There was no response from the management and medical team and the only help given was from the hotel staff, who went out of their way to provide assistance and were “running around asking for help”.

The mall’s customer service representative only materialised when Reza’s mother was being wheeled to the hospital. Despite the tense situation and the fact that no help was given to them, the staff had the audacity to hand them a form for signature purposes and even asked for feedback regarding the emergency.

Reza also left a message on Empire Shopping Gallery’s Facebook wall informing them of the situation, only to receive a response 12 hours later. What more, it was an automated respond that read, “Hope again to have an opportunity for further contact with you and your family as our message via pm. We sincerely wish your mother a smooth and speedy recovery.”

However, the mall did assure patrons that the escalator has since been shut down and is undergoing maintenance works to ensure that a similar incident won’t happen. A small team from the mall has also visited Reza’s mother at the hospital, but was denied entry.

According to their last public interaction, authorities from the mall are willing to “offer all the help” they can and are looking for an opportunity to meet with Reza and her family.

This is not the first time that Empire Shopping Gallery has come under fire for its safety features (or lack of). In 2011, an explosion due to gas leakage occurred at the mall while in January, a glass ceiling collapsed but fortunately, no one was hurt.

Sources: Shima Reza’s Facebook, Empire Shopping Gallery’s Facebook.


Fans Leave Sarcastic Responses To BLACKPINK’s Comeback News

Since yesterday (Tuesday, 26th April), rumours began spreading like wildfire, claiming that BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) is currently gearing up for their long-awaited comeback. That being said, it appears that a lot of fans of the girl group were skeptical of the news.

It is said that BLACKPINK will release a new studio album in June at the earliest, media outlet Sports Donga revealed in their exclusive report. This marks the group’s new music release in over a year. Their first full album, “The Album” was released in October 2020.

Despite the exciting news, it looks like fans of the YG Entertainment’s group are not too convinced. In this case, many netizens are of the opinion that when it comes to artists signing under the well-known entertainment company, such “insider comments” must be met with strong skepticism.

There were also some who left sarcastic remarks in response to the circulating reports. Among the highlights include:

Still, it seems that some of the BLACKPINK members have begun dropping hints in regards to their impending comeback. Jennie previously revealed on her official YouTube channel that the group will be coming back soon. Additionally, Jisoo also expressed that she was excited to unveil the new song as soon as possible.

YG Entertainment has recently responded to the circulating reports surrounding BLACKPINK’s comeback this June. In speaking to Sports Kyunhyang, the agency stated that the group’s comeback schedule has not been finalised yet. “Regarding BLACKPINK’s comeback in June, that is only many people’s speculation, not an official announcement from us,” they told the press.

But rest assured, guys, it has been confirmed by the label reps themselves that a BLACKPINK’s comeback is indeed underway! They revealed, “It is true that BLACKPINK is preparing for a comeback. We will release official information when a detailed schedule is ready.”
Sources: AllKpop, KBIZoom (1)(2).

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#OktoberFest2014: Drama Ensues Over Annual Beer Festival In Malaysia

Oktoberfest began on 24th September at several locations including a hotel in Subang and Kuala Lumpur. The event, held annually since 2011 in Malaysia, is extension of and modeled after the global Oktoberfest celebration. The original Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival running from late September to the first weekend in October in Germany, which has been held annually since 1810.

In Malaysia, the highlight of the festival was to be held from Friday to Sunday (10th Oct – 12th Oct) at a 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. However, the Oktoberfest 2014 celebration has been dampened by strong objections from certain parties and authorities, as it was reported that PAS was upset over the event and has demanded that the Selangor state government to relocate or cancel the event.

According to Malaysian Insider, PAS Dewan Ulama voiced its strong objection against the Oktoberfest beer-drinking festival and has urged the local authorities in Selangor to take action against the organiser for openly promoting the event without a permit. PAS central committee member Nasrudin Hassan said the organiser was openly “challenging” the sensitivities of Muslims who are observing Hari Raya Aidiladha.

Nasrudin has been very vocal about his objections and has even openly slammed the Oktoberfest 2014 celebrations on his Facebook page:

He also questioned the motive of the organiser in holding the festival openly, as it had previously been held as a closed event, and asked the organiser to apologise to Malaysians for promoting the beer-drinking event.

We respect other faiths. The others should respect Islam too especially when it is the official religion of the federation. Why not have the event in a closed setting in order not to disturb the sensitivities of Muslims?

In the past, Nasrudin tried to stop shows by foreign acts such as Adam Lambert and Avril Lavigne.

He also protested against the 2012 concert by Elton John in Malaysia.

And on that note, MCA central committee member Chew Kok Woh said PAS’ intolerance of Oktoberfest was due to its growing influence in Selangor:

Oktoberfest has been going on for a long time without any controversy. Why has it become an issue this year? This is a result of having PAS elected representatives in the state government.

He also spoke of how Temerloh MP Nasrudin Hassan, who was a former PAS Youth chief, was known for his “outrageous” views on concerts held by international artistes. “Non-Muslims have the right to enjoy Oktoberfest. Moderate Malaysians don’t want to see extremism practised here. Do we have to come to a point where non-Muslims have to hide when consuming alcohol?”, he asked.

Meanwhile, according to Star Online, Selangor Mentri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali said there was a possibility of not issuing a permit to the organisers if they did not adhere to the guidelines.

“We have not received approvals for the festival from the agencies concerned, so if the organisers comply with the guidelines, the police and Customs will give the approval,” Bernama quoted him as saying.

Several Oktoberfest 2014 promotional billboards have also been declared as illegal and taken down. In Shah Alam, for example, Mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Attan said promotional activities of the event including the putting up of the billboard did not received the approval from the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).


Brand New Christmas Music To Help Get You In The Holiday Season

Christmas – the most wonderful time of the year – is fast approaching.

Several franchises (e.g.: Starbucks’ festive cup) and malls have already started rolling out holiday themes, so you might as well get started. While you’re at it, why not add some brand new tunes to your Christmas playlist?

It seems that we aren’t just the only ones feeling the Christmas spirit though. Every year, some of your favourite artistes release holiday albums; 2017 is no different. Pop fans are in for a treat this year because we’ve compiled enough new music in one handy Christmas playlist for your listening pleasure.

Enjoy jamming to these festive tunes while you’re decorating the tree ;)

’Tis the season! Fantasia is treating fans with a dose of classic holiday tunes with her new release, “Christmas After Midnight”. The project features 12 songs including classics such as “This Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto”, and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. CeeLo Green also makes an appearance on “Baby It’s Cold Outside”.

“I feel like times have changed, families have changed. People are not as close anymore as they used to be, and one thing about our house was music always kept us close,” said the American Idol winner. She added, “This album pays homage to my grandmother and is a gift from me to all of those who remember their grandparents or parents putting up Christmas trees and being a blessing into people’s lives.”

Never mind that Kelly Clarkson has just released her 8th studio album, “Meaning of Life”. The mother-of-2 also debut an original Christmas song, “Christmas Eve”, complete with jingle bells and upbeat Motown melodies. “Christmas Eve” accompanies the 35-year-old singer’s 2nd children’s book, “River Rose and the Magical Christmas”.

The last time 98 Degrees released a Christmas record, it was back in 1999. Almost 2 decades later, Nick Lachey and his bandmates – Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre – are hoping to recreate the same magic with “Let It Snow”. “We thought, ‘Why not do a 2nd version of that?’ and try to create the same type of timeless classic sound that we thought we accomplished in the 1st one. It just made the most sense. We loved the 1st record and we’re loving the 2nd record, too,” said Nick.

The 14-track album includes 1 original tune, “Season of Love”, and will not repeat any songs from their 1st Christmas album. “We just literally went down our favourite Christmas songs and figured out which would work well and compliment each other. We didn’t just want song after song, we wanted a journey – for the album to be a complete work of art as a unit,” Drew added.

Similar to 98 Degrees, it’s been 20 years since Hanson last had an Christmas album. In celebration of their anniversary as a group, Taylor, Isaac, and Zac  have finally released a long-awaited follow-up, “Finally It’s Christmas”, and it doesn’t disappoint.

The album not only has covers of modern classics like Paul McCartney’s “A Wonderful Christmas Time” and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas,” it also features a mash-up of “Joy to the World” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” as well as 4 original songs. Interestingly, the trio’s children also make an appearance on tracks like “Happy Christmas”. Be sure to look out for that!

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Ready or not cause “Santa’s Coming For Us”, and Sia has a whole song about it. The uptempo single opens with a line about hot chocolate before breaking into the fun holiday spirit. Sia’s mini-muse and main dancer, Maddie Zeigler, can also be seen on the cover art, rocking the singer-songwriter’s signature bob. “Everyday Is Christmas” will feature a whopping 10 original songs.

6. Lindsey Stirling – “Warmer in the Winter”

The holiday season is a lot warmer thanks to Lindsey Stirling’s newly-released Christmas album, “Warmer in the Winter”. Best known for creating her own musical niche as an electronic violinist, this talented musician now presents a collection of 13 songs. Aside from her original holiday track “Christmas C’mon” featuring Becky G, her latest LP also includes Sabrina Carpenter (on “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”), All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth (“Time To Fall In Love”), and Trombone Shorty (“Warmer In The Winter”). Stirling’s musicianship is always stellar, and opening track “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”, is a perfect example of that.

7. Blake Shelton – “Cheers, It’s Christmas”

Remember Blake Shelton’s 2012 “Cheers, It’s Christmas” album? Even if you’ve already own that record, you may want to get the re-release 2017 version so that you can listen to his new duet with girlfriend Gwen Stefani. In addition to his previous collaborations with Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson and Michael Buble, the new addition adds “Two Step Round the Christmas Tree”, “Christmas Eve”, and “Savior’s Shadow”.

Speaking of the country crooner’s love interest…

8. Gwen Stefani – “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”

Gwen Stefani also has a new Christmas album out! “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” is a mixture of holiday favourites with a pop twist and original songs co-written by the former No Doubt singer herself. The title track, featuring Blake Shelton, is one of the 6 original tracks on the LP, where the couple sing about their red hot romance.

“I love the idea of being a part of the joy of Christmas. And I love the idea of having a record that will be an annual thing. I really hope we hit on something that people want to hear every year,” the 48-year-old pop star told Entertainment Weekly.

American rock band Cheap Trick love the yuletide season so much that they named it twice. “Christmas Christmas” marks the first Christmas album for the rock veterans. The quartet’s record label, Big Machine Records, released a statement saying, “With ‘Christmas Christmas’, Cheap Trick delivers a sleigh full of Rock & Roll Christmas classics and festive favourites by Wizzard, Slade, Chuck Berry, The Ramones, and The Kinks as well as newly penned offerings like the joyous lead track, ‘Merry Christmas Darlings’.”

In celebration of it’s 10th anniversary, Josh Groban will also be re-releasing his Christmas album “Noel” (originally released in October 2007). The new edition will feature 6 new songs including “White Christmas” with an orchestral backing, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “Christmas Time Is Here” a duet with Tony Bennett, a cover of the John Lennon classic “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”, “O Holy Night”, and “Believe” (from the “Polar Express” soundtrack).

Sources: iHeart Radio, Pop Sugar / Featured image: Google Images.

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#Oscars2016: Breakfast With The Stars & HBO Asia; Full Winners List

HBO Asia held an exclusive live screening of the 88th Annual Academy in Hilton Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the broadcast of this year’s Oscars on HBO today at 9:30am, live from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Hosting the elegant “breakfast with the stars” affair were none other than one of Malaysia’s leading stars, Lisa Surihani and Nabil Ahmad.

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Invited guests included several Malaysian celebrities as well as 5 Astro Circle contest participants and their partners who won coveted passes to the screening, plus a complete make-up an hair makeover befitting the star-studded event.

Returning to the stage as the host of the Oscars once again was none other than comedian Chris Rock, who got everyone in stitches within the first 10 minutes of opening the show. Let’s just say that he had a ball of time poking fun at a certain #OscarsSoWhite situation ;)

With so many great movies and equally great actors in the past year, it was hard to root for just a select few of our favourites. But we were keeping our fingers crossed for Leonardo DiCaprio, who later went on to win his first ever Oscar award for his role in “The Revenant“.

Without further ado, here’s the full list of this year’s Oscars winners:

Performance by an actor in a leading role

Performance by an actor in a supporting role

Performance by an actress in a leading role

Performance by an actress in a supporting role

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

The 88th Annual Academy Awards broadcasted live exclusively on HBO / HBO HD (Astro Ch 411 / 431) on 29th February, starting with the Oscars red carpet live at 8am (same night primetime encore at 7pm), and The 88th Annual Academy Awards live at 9:30am. In case you missed it, catch the same night primetime encore at 8pm.

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The Original Pinkfong & Baby Shark Musical From Korea Is Coming To Malaysia This September

Get ready to sing and dance to the viral children hit, “Baby Shark” cos’ Pinkfong and the Shark family are coming to Malaysia for a live musical this September!

Set to take place from the 8th – 16th September at KLCC, Plenary Hall, Malaysia is the first country out of Korea to host the 65-minute live musical featuring the original cast and crew from South Korea.

Tickets go on sale on the 7th and 8th July at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Centre Court), 10am-9pm, while the online sales start 9th July onwards via ticketcharge.com.my.

The ticket prices are at RM88, RM138 and RM228, with early bird discount from 7th – 22nd July.

Here’s the official synopsis for the musical.

In the far far Ocean Land, the Shark Family has been living peacefully along with their marine neighbors, until the playful little Baby Shark disappears!

Daddy Shark immediately calls Pinkfong for help in finding the missing Baby Shark. To bring Baby Shark back to its family safely, Pinkfong and his brave friends embark on an adventurous journey. On their way to the far far Ocean Land, Pinkfong and his friends encounter dangerous situations.

Don’t worry friends, with a magic necklace and his magic spell, Pinkfong has the power to solve any problem that gets in his way. Hoi Poi, Pinkfong!

Details for Pinkfong Baby Shark Live Musical are as follow:

For more info, visit pinkfong.com/musicalmalaysia2018

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13 Interesting Nasi Lemak Adaptations That You Can Find In Malaysia

Nasi Lemak is a traditional dish loved by Malaysians everywhere. However, following a recent social media trend, it was noticed that the Nasi Lemak is not always consumed in the most typical of ways – Apparently, Malaysians love Nasi Lemak so much they even enjoy it in other shapes and forms as well!

What on Earth are we talking about, you ask? Check out this list of unusual but creative interpretations of the classic Nasi Lemak dish below to find out:

And there you have it, 13 Nasi Lemak adaptations that are out of this world! These “Nasi Lemak’s” are so uniquely diverse that netizens on social media have been quite divided about how they view it. Some find it fascination, while some straight-up hate it.

So, what do you think, are these Nasi Lemak adaptations strange or interesting?


Subang Jaya Student Complains RM2,000 Monthly Allowance “Not Enough”

A university student posted on Facebook asking for advice on ways to save money because apparently, RM2,000 of monthly allowance isn’t enough for the person.

It was posted on Taylors Confessions Facebook Page this week, and it sparked an outrage from netizens, as many opine that much of money for a student is more than necessary.

The original poster (OP) mentioned in the post that their parents had increased it to RM3,000 but the person insisted, “I still feel (the money is) not enough, like you wouldn’t expect me everyday (to) eat economic rice right?” He ended the post by asking readers on ways to be smarter in spending money.

However, OP didn’t get the answer he was looking for. Netizens were quick to react negatively and the post received a lot of backlash because of OP’s supposed lavish lifestyle. Most of them were outraged and called him out for being ungrateful and entitled.

The post has received around 2,000 comments and many gave their own two cents worth to the student. Nonetheless, not all of the comments were detrimental. A few people decided to respond to the question by offering advice without any judgments, some even took the chance to slam people condemning the individual.

OP got fed up and decided to make a new post the very next day on the same page after getting a lot of unwanted responses on the previous one. This one is meant to demand netizens to stop the bad-mouthing.

We would like to remind our readers to always be grateful and spend your money wisely, you’ll never know when you need it most!


#Netflix: Rihanna & Lupita Nyong’o To Star In Ava DuVernay’s New Film

It all started with a meme. Netflix has acquired the rights to turn a meme about Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna as heist buddies into a film.

It was reported that the company beat out several other bidders at the Cannes Film Festival for the project. Moreover, the untitled film will be directed by Ava DuVernay (of “Selma” fame) with a screenplay by Issa Rae (of HBO’s “Insecure” fame).

In case you didn’t know, the original meme was posted by Tumblr user elizabitchtaylor 2 years ago. The post reads, “(In the image above) They look like they’re in a heist movie with Rihanna as the tough-as-nails leader/master thief and Lupita as the genius computer hacker.”

Last month, the photo resurfaced on Twitter with the caption, “Rihanna looks like she scams rich white men and Lupita is the computer smart best friend that helps plan the scams.”

After the tweet went viral, Rihanna, Nyong’o, DuVernay, and Rae responded to the project:

I'm down if you are @rihanna https://t.co/vwHBWeCbFZ

— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) April 21, 2017

Lights set. Camera's up. Ready to call action for these #queens. 👑 pic.twitter.com/NVgqpFeTnu

A representative for Rae said that the people who helped develop the storyline via social media will be credited in the film in some way. Besides that, production for the film is expected to begin next year, according to Tech Crunch.

What are your thoughts on a movie starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: Coming Soon, Entertainment Weekly, Tech Crunch.

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Introducing, The World’s Top 30 Richest DJs

Ah, DJs. It seems like they get paid for partying and just partying alone. But when you rip away all the layers, there’s more to being a DJ than just “sex, drugs, rock and roll” or rather, “party, music, money, glory, and girls”.

Said to be one of the most taxing careers/professions in the world, the polar extremes of being a world famous international “center of all attention” DJ are the mad disparities between day and night.

During the day, all is tranquil and most of these EDM icons find themselves in isolation. At night, they are required to pull of a show of high energy while churning out tune after tune that has to move people. You could say that they live their lives seeking approval from prospective followers and fans.

Lots of fun? Well, yes. High stress? Definitely. At the end of the day, they’re just doing their jobs.

So it seems that they get paid hundreds of thousand of dollars, and sometimes millions, for just a two-hour set. Sometimes three, if the fans are lucky. Have you ever wondered though, who are the current top earning DJs of the world? Prepare to be amazed (and baffled, maybe):

#29: Markus Schulz Net Worth – $2 million

#26: Martin Solveig Net Worth – $3 million

#24: Swedish House Mafia Net Worth – $4 million each

#23: Gareth Emery Net Worth – $5 million

#20: ATB aka Andre Tanneberger – $8 million

#19: Calvin Harris Net Worth – $10 million

#17: Benny Benassi Net Worth – $14 million

#15: The Chemical Brothers Net Worth – $15 million

#14: Ferry Corsten Net Worth – $18 million

#12: Fatboy Slim Net Worth – $22 million

#11: David Guetta Net Worth – $25 million

#9: Daft Punk Net Worth – $30 million each

#5: Armin van Buuren Net Worth – $40 million

#4: John Digweed Net Worth – $45 million

#3: Paul van Dyk Net Worth – $50 million

#2: Paul Oakenfold Net Worth – $55 million

And the world’s top, top, TOP earning DJ is none other than:

Surprised? We’re not. But before you throw a tantrum, take into consideration the shows that they’ve played at (both for the masses and private ones), the labels that they’re handling, the albums in their discography, and the music that they’ve produced (for themselves and for other artistes).

Yes. Makes sense now, doesn’t it? Now go party:

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#UMF: “Road To Ultra” Announces Show In The Philippines

Ultra Worldwide is slowly taking over Asia.

In March, we announced that Ultra was making its way to Bali this September for a two-day festival at Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak, and a couple of weeks after that we reported that Ultra added Singapore to its Asia 2015 expansion as it was announced during Ultra Miami.

Now, the dance festival titan has added one more Road To Ultra event in the region, taking their global tally to 16 events in across five continents. Ultra’s club-event Road To Ultra will hit Singapore on September 19th (Saturday), before heading north-east to the Philippines on September 26th (Saturday).

Road To Ultra Singapore tickets go on sale on July 7th (Tuesday) at the website and will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. Road To Ultra Philippines on the other hand will hit the giant Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Manilla with tickets and lineup information to be released soon via the official website.

As of now, we’re still waiting on the lineup for Ultra Bali and both the Asian Road to Ultra events, but organisers have said that it’s worth the wait as they are promising some of the dance music’s best. Ultra Japan which takes place the weekend before Bali features a stellar roster including Skrillex, Armin van Buuren, Nicky Romero, David Guetta and more.

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre

Tickets go on sale on July 7th (Tuesday).

More information available via the Official Website and Facebook Page.

Venue: Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Manilla

More information available via the Official Website.

This brings good news for those who missed out on purchasing tickets to Ultra Bali, which is now sold out.