#BFF: Dedicate These – 15 Of Our Favourite Songs About Friendship!

“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it” – Hubert H. Humphrey.

Friendship – it’s a funny thing. A funny, complicated thing that somehow can also be the best thing to happen to anyone. It can save your life or it can drive you insane and while there is no denying that some friends will let you down, there are also some who turn out to be the people you depend on and trust the most.

Apart from just adding joy and laughter in your life, friends are your shoulders to cry on, your support systems, and the people you can be your complete weird self without worrying about being judged. Sure they come and go, but more often that not, you’ll meet the right ones and end up being friends with for life.

They’re the family you never knew you had and besides, who better to do something fun and reckless with than with your best buds, no?

On that note, here’s a list of our favourite songs about friendship.

1. Randy Newman – You’ve Got A Friend In Me

3. Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth – See You Again

4. Kanye West featuring Big Sean & Jay-Z – Clique

9. The Rembrandts – I’ll Be There For You

12. Mariah Carey – Anytime You Need A Friend

14. White Stripes – We’re Going To Be Friends

There you have it, our favourite songs about friendship. Share this list with your friends to let them know how much they mean to you :)


#Deadpool2: Kyle Chandler & Mackenzie Davis To Star As Cable & Domino?

“Deadpool” was a surprise hit for both critics and fans alike when it opened in theatres earlier this year. The movie not only set a new record for R-rated films but also for the “X-Men” franchise. A sequel was obviously a no brainer.

While details on the development of “Deadpool 2” has been kept under wraps, the Merc with a Mouth was kind enough to key us in on the introduction of a new character during the 1st instalment’s post credits scene: Deadpool’s time-traveling friend, Cable.

Now it appears that 20th Century Fox may have found its Cable in “Bloodline” and “Friday Night Lights” actor Kyle Chandler, while Mackenzie Davis (from “The Martian”) is being eyed to take on the role of Cable’s love interest, Domino. This latest information comes courtesy of Mashable’s latest episode on “Meet the Movie Press”.

In case you didn’t know, Cable, who appeared on Marvel’s “New Mutants #98”, is the son of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and Madelyne Pryor (a clone of Jean Grey). Although this piece of history most probably won’t be brought up in “Deadpool 2”, we’re stoked to see Deadpool’s relationship with Cable and Domino unfold.

This casting announcement has also inspired talented graphic artist Boss Logic to come up with 2 fan arts of the potential actors in their respective character costumes.

Dressing up Kyle Chandler as Cable @deadpoolmovie II @VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/ZbaN6mBTyb

— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) August 13, 2016

Mackenzie Davis is rumoured for the role of Domino in @deadpoolmovie @VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/xu6V85rT8h

Some of you may also remember his previous mock-ups of comic book characters, including Anna Kendrick as Squirrel Girl and the successfully predicted Brie Larson as Captain Marvel.

As of now, Ryan Reynolds is the only confirmed cast member returning to reprise his role as Merc with the Mouth, Wade Wilson. Time will tell if Chandler and Davis will be the ones bringing the duo to life on the big screen.

Sources: /Film, Screen Rant (1)(2)/ Featured image: Boss Logic.

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#TheRoofTurns2: Get Ready To Get “Turnt Up” With Far East Movement!

Party people, get ready to get super “turnt up” at The Roof’s 2nd annivesary party this Thursday (12th November)!

As if that party alone isn’t enough to get you excited, the gastro and entertainment hub announced that Far East Movement will be making their way back to Malaysia for the party ;)

Formed in 2003, Far East Movement aka FM consists of Kev Nish (Kevin Nishimura), Prohgress (James Roh), J-Splif (Jae Choung), and DJ Virman (Virman Coquia).

The Los Angeles-based hip-hop EDM group shot to fame through “Like A G6”, a 2010 hit single that featured pop-rap duo The Cataracs and singer Dev. The song was their early breakout hit as they became the first Asian-Amercian group to earn #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

FM became internationally known after their song “Round Round” was featured in 2006’s “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” and its subsequent soundtrack, video game and DVD. Multiple songs from their “Animal” album were also featured in major film and TV series including “CSI: Miami”, “CSI: NY”, “Entourage”, “Gossip Girl”, and “Finishing the Game” (a featured film at Sundance 2007).

Having performed at some of the most prestigious music festivals like Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival, the group is ready to give fans an epic clubbing experience at the Roof’s 2nd anniversary party.

This will mark their 3rd time in Malaysia as they previously came here for Watsons Music Festival 2012 and MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013.

A number of local DJs will be featured at the anniversary party too, including Kino Takamura, Jerryca Misty, Biggie, Joe Flizzow, and DEF.

The dress code of the party is red and the ticket is priced at RM75 with 1 complimentary drink. For reservations, please call: 0132703111 (Wednesday to Saturday, 5pm onwards).

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


#Malaysia: Popular Korean Food Chain Bulgogi Brothers Shuts Down All Outlets

Oh no, another popular food chain has bite the dust!

On Wednesday night (6th July), Bulgogi Brothers took to Facebook to announce the closure of their Malaysian outlets. They wrote, “All good things must come to an end. We would like to thank all our customers throughout the years for your unwavering support. It’s been an absolute pleasure to serve all of you.”

Best known for its bulgogi (Korean style marinated barbecued beef), Bulgogi Brothers was established in 2006 and the company has more than 40 outlets in South Korea, 1 in Canada, and 4 in the Philippines. Furthermore, the franchise won the “Best Korean Restaurant” award at the 2012 Korean National Brands Award.

The popular franchise opened its first Malaysian store in 2012 at Paradigm Mall, followed by 3 other outlets at Pavilion, eCurve, and Mid Valley Megamall.

Netizens are shocked at the sudden announcement explanation was given. One Facebook user commented, “WHY! Okay why most of Korean businesses are shutting down here? What’s the problem?”

Having said that, here is a list of other halal Korean restaurants in town that you can still visit.

Sources: Bulgogi Brothers Malaysia Facebook page, Sin Chew Daily / Featured image: jjenniesk.blogspot.com.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Says “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” Title Not True

Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow was picked by People magazine as the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” for 2013. And although the actress is thrilled, she says it’s “obviously not true”. Gwyneth walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of “Iron Man 3” on Wednesday night and she stated:

It’s funny, these things, because it’s like obviously not true. But it’s very sweet to be named that. Because I mean you can’t say that, you know! But it’s been wonderful. It’s been very wonderful. And as my friend said, it’s so nice that someone who has kids and is a mom and is not like 21 is named that. It’s really an honor.

Her “Iron Man 3” co-stars, on the other hand, beg to differ.

Guy Pearce (who plays Aldrich Killian) responded, “Completely justified. Completely justified. She’s gorgeous” whereas Ben Kingsley (who plays The Mandarin) said, “Let me tell you: She is as gracious and beautiful inside as she is outside. She’s got a good heart. She’s got a good hart. A lovely girl”.

Our thoughts exactly! Who’s to say that it’s not true? No, not even you, Gwyneth.


#XMenApocalypse: Bryan Singer Confirms Ben Hardy As Angel

There’s plenty to be excited about the X-Men Cinematic Universe as director Bryan Singer has shown no sign of slowing down in the production on his upcoming superhero film, “X-Men: Apocalypse“.

The director recently shared a new piece of the film’s concept art on Instagram and confirmed to Empire Online that “EastEnders” star Ben Hardy will play Angel.

Always happy to share some cool stuff with my favorite film magazine @empiremagazine #XmenApocalypse more to come on their April 30th issue.

A photo posted by Bryan Singer (@bryanjaysinger) on Apr 9, 2015 at 11:02am PDT

Hardy was previously shortlisted to play a young Cyclops, but the role ultimately went to Tye Sheridan. It was then reported that he has joined the film for a mysterious key role.

Since the filming will begin in Montreal this month, he was rumoured to be playing Warren Worthington III aka Angel, a role previously portrayed Ben Foster in 2006’s “X-Men: The Last Stand”. Before the speculations ran wild, Empire Online decided to contact Singer and asked him for confirmation.

Ben Hardy is Angel – I shall confirm it for you!

However, he also said, “But he’s not a very nice Angel! And that’s all I’ll say…”

Alongside the confirmation, he also debuted a new exclusive concept art that shows Angel in 2 guises.

In the original comics, Angel’s original wings were destroyed due to the interference from the Apocalypse Strain. In exchange for a techno-organic version of his uniform, he transformed into blue-skinned Death/Archangel and served as Horseman of Death for the titular villain, Apocalypse (who will be played by Oscar Issac).

It is unclear how the entire evolution of Hardy’s character will be included in the film, but we will assume that he will join the X-Men team to fight against the villain.

Set in the 1980s, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, and Rose Byrnewill reprise their respective roles in “X-Men: Apocalypse”. Newcomer Lana Condor joined the cast as Jubilee while Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, and Kodi Smit-McPhee will play the younger versions of Storm, Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Nightcrawler.

The movie, which is the sequel to “X-Men: Days of Future Past“, is slated for release on 27th May 2016.

Singer will direct “X-Men: Apocalypse” based on a screenplay written by Simon Kinberg, Mike Dougherty, and Dan Harris.

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#Uber: Car Hailing App To Implement Upfront Fares To KL Users

It’s a good time for those who use car hailing apps.

Uber Malaysia has decided to implement upfront fares for their users, an upgrade from their previous price estimation system. The new system will enable users in Kuala Lumpur to get the actual trip fare before embarking on their ride.

After identifying the number of riders and nearby drivers are at a specify time range, Uber will display an amount for the car hailer. The expected time taken, distance of the trip, and local traffic will also be taken into consideration. In short, the new system will offer a reasonable pricing to users based on the demand and supply of rides.

Surge pricing will not be removed, but it will integrated into the system so that users won’t experience unexpected price hikes anymore. However, if users change their destination halfway through their trip, or make a detour, a change in price and additional charges will still apply. In that case, Uber will be calculating the user’s fees by taking into account the time and distance. Nevertheless, rest assure that you’ll be notified of any changes before and during the trip.

The feature will be rolled out to users in the following weeks.

For more info, visit Uber’s official website and Facebook page.


Uniqlo To Open Its First Roadside Megastore In Malaysia

Uniqlo is changing its standard mall look as the megastore is now reported to be creating a roadside outlet. The up and coming roadside store will be located at Damansara Avenue, Bandar Sri Damansara, and is scheduled to open in December.

The new addition is a community-based store surrounded by nearby townships, schools and office buildings. This roadside space is designed to accommodate some of the essential necessities in the surrounding community areas.

According to Malay Mail, Uniqlo Malaysia and Singapore chief executive officer, Yuki Yamada, stated that the new roadside store marks their continuous expansion in the Malaysian market. He also hoped that this new approach would complement their existing network of mall-based outlets.

“Our new store is carefully designed to ensure enough space and accessibility for all, including families with children, elderly people and people with disability, and will feature its own car park for our customers,” explained Yamada.

The chief executive officer also added that the new roadside store aims to increase the level of convenience within residential communities. “Essentially, the new Uniqlo roadside store will serve as a close-to-home store for customers in Bandar Sri Damansara and surrounding townships, giving locals the chance to enjoy a quick and convenient trip to the store.”

The launch of this new store format coincides with Uniqlo’s 10th anniversary in Malaysia, making it the fifth country outside Japan to have a roadside concept store.

The fast fashion brand’s first roadside store opened in Japan in 1985, while other countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines also successfully launched this concept later on.


#RevivalTour: Selena Gomez Is Set To Perform In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The long wait is over! Since cancelling her “Stars Dance Tour” in Asia a few years back due to personal reasons, Selena Gomez is making good on her promise and is ready to stage her first concert in Malaysia as part of her Southeast Asia.

Mark your calendars, Selenators. The date is 25th July 2016.

The release of her 2nd solo studio album, “Revival”, debuted at #1 in the United States and gave us some pop hits such as “Good for You”, “Same Old Love”, and “Hands to Myself“. To date, Gomez has sold over 45 million tracks worldwide.

“I am ready to get back on the road and see my fans in person! This album marks a new and very important chapter in my life. I cannot wait to get on stage and perform this new material,” the 23-year-old singer said in a press statement.

Presented by Cornetto, several Selenators have been spotting Selena-Themed Cornetto Red Velvet ice-creams being sold at 7/11 outlets. Why the fuss? That’s because the ice-cream lids can be used to redeem prizes such as exclusive merchandise as well as free concert tickets to her gig!

Promoted by international concert promoter, PR Worldwide, the details Selena Gomez’s “The Revival Tour: Live In Malaysia” are as follows:

Concert tickets will go on sale on 11th April 2016 (next Monday) at 10am onwards. Fans can purchase the tix online through PR Worldwide or via authorised Rock Corner Outlets at Gardens MidValley, The Curve, and Subang Parade.

For more information, check out PR Worldwide’s Facebook page and Cornetto’s Facebook page.

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Kim Seon Ho To Resume His Entertainment Activities Following Scandal With Choi Young Ah

Now that all the drama surrounding Kim Seon Ho’s (김선호) scandal with his ex-girlfriend has seemingly come to an end (at least for now), it has been heavily reported that the 36-year-old actor will be making his return to the entertainment industry soon!

Just hours ago, an insider told Maeil Kyungjae that the rising Hallyu star will be attending the script reading for his upcoming movie “Sad Tropics” on 3rd December. He will be making his appearance during the event alongside actress Go A Ra.

“Sad Tropics” tells the story of a young boy who was born to a Korean father and Filipino mother. He dreams of becoming a professional boxer and decides to go to South Korea to find his father. According to AllKpop, Kim will be taking on the role of a mysterious character who seems to be helpful, but at the same time, appears to be a hindrance to the main character in the movie.

As we mentioned above, Kim will also be joined by Go Ara, who decided to accept the role as the female lead in the upcoming film. The K-pop portal also revealed that the 31-year-old actress will be playing the role of a character who holds an important key to a reversal in the plot. Meanwhile, it is said that the actor for the main character will also be revealed on the script reading day.

In response to the circulating reports, the home agency to the “Catch The Ghost” star came up with a brief statement to address the news. They stated, “We will work hard to repay the opportunity that was provided.”


Ekin Cheng To Promote “Saving General Yang” In Malaysia!

If you’re not doing anything on 31st March 2013 (Sunday), Pavilion KL is where you want to be. Even if you’re doing anything on that day, cancel all your plans! Because stars of “Saving General Yang”, namely Ekin Cheng, Wu Chun, Vic Chou, and Yu Bo will be in town to promote the film.

Directed by Ronnie Yu (of “Fearless” fame), “Saving General Yang” is based on the Chinese literary classic, “Generals of the Yang Family”, which focuses on the renowned Yang clan led by patriarch Yang Ye (played by Adam Cheng). In the film, General Yang’s seven sons set off on a mission to rescue their father, who has been captured by their enemy, the Liaos.

The four hot male stars, Ekin Cheng, Wu Chun, Vic Chou, and Yu Bo play four of the seven Yang brothers.

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They will be holding court at a private fan gathering at Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur at 4:30pm. After which, the “Saving General Yang” stars will then head to the Centre Court, Pavilion KL at 7:30pm for a meet-the-fans session. Then, at 9pm, all four of them will attend the gala premiere of the film at GSC Pavilion KL.

“Saving General Yang” is distributed by Lotus Five Star, and will open on 4th April 2013 (Thursday).

For more information, visit marketing partner RAM Entertainment’s website or their Facebook page.


Unite Through Everlasting Malaysian Music With Moonshine At Laundry Bar

This year, in conjunction with Malaysia Day, Moonshine will be celebrating its 9th anniversary by paying tribute to an ongoing legacy of Malaysia’s most iconic songs, covered by some of the best Malaysian acts. Guaranteed to take you back in time and give you the chance to relive some of the most well-loved songs of the past decades, Moonshine ‘Malaysia Day Special’ will treat all music lovers to an exceptional day of tribute to Malaysia and Malaysian music.

First introduced in 2005 as an open mic series, Moonshine music series was started by indie singer-songwriter, Reza Salleh. Created solely for the purpose of helping to populate the local independent scene with first class music, Moonshine is the platform that gives performers a chance to play and showcase what they have.

Now back for it’s 9th year, Moonshine, will celebrate this milestone with a star-studded ensemble. Performing for the Moonshine ‘Malaysia Day Special’ includes one of Malaysia’s national treasures — Najwa Mahiaddin. A brilliant singer-songwriter, Najwa who is a multiple AIM winner got her big break in 2011 with her award-winning single “You Got to Go”.

Currently based in New York, Najwa will be making her way back home to take the centre stage at Laundry to perform alongside other artists including Kyoto Protocol, Jin Hackman, The Vochale Project (TVP), Elizabeth Tan and many more.

So Malaysians, be sure to come show your support for our local talents and to commemorate our local music heritage on the glorious Malaysia Day. Come one, come all! ;)

Deets to Moonshine ‘Malaysia Day Special’ are as follows:

For more information, head on over to Laundry Bar on Facebook.

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Eddie Peng Opens Up About His Nude Scenes In #HiddenMan

Eddie Peng (彭于晏) has been making headlines for his new action crime film, “Hidden Man (邪不壓正)”.

“Hidden Man (邪不壓正)” is set in 1937 China where the Taiwanese actor plays a spy (aka sleeper agent) who returns home to avenge his family after being trained in combat in the US. Despite the jam-packed action, many are still intrigued over his nude scenes.

While promoting “Hidden Man (邪不壓正)” in Hong Kong, the 36-year-old star shared his vigorous training to maintain those washboard abs. “The director wanted me to have a body like Bruce Lee. The hardest thing was to maintain that figure for 6 months. I had to do a lot of aerobic exercises. My character flies over roofs, jumps on walls, and skilled in using a variety of different weapons. There are a lot of scenes where I had jump on top of rooftops, and I couldn’t use wires. I underwent a lot of training for that.”

When the topic shifted to his much talked about nude scenes, Peng said, “Go watch it to find out! I feel a bit shy to talk about it. I wore some protective gear initially, but the director didn’t like it. Just like the bed scene. Originally I had pants on, but the director said, ‘What is this? Doesn’t look good! Take it off!’ We got a blanket for coverage, but I got very into what I was doing, so I even forgot about it in the end!”

Was Peng comfortable during those nude scenes? “I felt more freeing. It felt more realistic. The director was kind enough to empty the studio when we did (the bed scene),” he replied. Will the handsome be open to strip again? “Not personally, but if the role requires it, I’ll consider again,” the actor added.

In addition, Peng has also been fending off rumours that he’s dating co-star Xu Qing (许晴), who is 13 years his senior. “Now anyone can write anything they want on the internet, whether it is true or not. We are both professional actors, so please do not think too much,” he was quoted as saying.

[trending] After rumors broke out that "Hidden Man" costars Eddie Peng and Xu Qing (13 years his senior) are dating, both sides have come forward and called the reports fake news. #彭于晏 #许晴 #pengyuyan #xuqing #eddiepeng pic.twitter.com/OpemPMEcPC

— cdrama tweets (@dramapotatoe) August 13, 2018

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Club Asahi Miami Storms Penang This Weekend!

One of the hottest party zones in the world will be transported to Penang this coming 21 June, 2013 as Asahi Super Dry, Japan’s No.1 beer gears up for the next instalment of Club Asahi. Bringing the best of electronic dance music, ambience, energy and the infamous Miami heat, Club Asahi is set to sizzle the grounds of Soju Room. With a superb run since its launch, Asahi Super Dry pole vaults to greater heights by introducing the second instalment of Club Asahi – Club Asahi Miami.

Fans of Club Asahi can look forward to having a first-hand experience dancing through the night without having to travel to the Miami, Florida via the transformation of Soju Room. Headlining the second instalment of Club Asahi is Miami’s top DJs, Kryoman and DJ Hendrix. The lush melodies, pumping beats and funky tunes will have your mind blown away and it will be a night of non-stop dancing.

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Kryoman the half man half machine as many know him to be has been blowing minds inside the electronic music underground since nearly its inception. As “rave” began to rise like a phoenix from the underground, so too did Kryoman. Year after year, the man and the machine continued to evolve in a nearly streamlined path with dance music. The robot, as he has come to be known, takes revelers to a whole new realm of reality. He is the energy and the link that ties the artist with the audience, because, when the robot engages, he is channeling both.

Joining Kryonman on stage DJ Henrix himself is a successful upcoming DJ with outrageous over the top talent, and this is what will make this second installment not one to be missed. Miami based DJ, Henrix has been on a roll lately with his single “Let’s Rave” on Mixmash, getting support from DJs far and wide including by Laidback Luke during his appearance on Pioneer DJ Sounds as well as his upcoming single with GTA & Digital lab getting preliminary support from Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Steve Angello & Tiesto.

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Furthermore, Henrix was featured 5 out of 6 weeks in a row on Tiesto’s Club Life Podcast (277-283)! Henrix is establishing himself as a name to be reckoned with and will most definitely be the name to watch for 2013.

The notorious Mr Nasty and Guru Guru on the other hand will represent Malaysia. Currently on the path of reinventing themselves, these dynamic duos are amazing entertainers with good taste for music. Mr Nasty & GuruGuru: The infamous household names from Zouk Club KL, anchoring the much hipper side of the club called Barsonic with their bi-monthly residency coined OMFG & CTRL.

They are known for their precise ability to execute 5-hour sets starting from 126bpm to 150bpm with electro to dubstep and not afraid to experiment; they always land with a dash of hardstyle to finish. With music and art being very similar elements, it is only natural for these 2 individuals to intrinsically form their own street wear brand: “Nasty Inc.” which are only available at Sole What stores across the Peninsula. Besides merchandising and throwing regular parties around town they also have their own digital record label (GuruGuru Recordings).

* Passes to the event is by-invitation only. To obtain your passport to Miami, log on to their Facebook page.

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Linkin Park Publishes Heartfelt Note To Deceased Lead Singer Chester Bennington

The world is still reeling over the death of one of the most iconic (if not the most iconic) musicians of our generation, Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington. The 41-year-old lead singer took his own life late last week, sending shockwaves through the Linkin Park family/community as well as the entertainment industry.

Chester Bennington was found dead at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles, which law enforcement officials confirmed was the rock star’s home. His death was later confirmed by a Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner spokesperson, who said that the singer hanged himself in his bedroom.

One of the first few people to break his silence over Chester Bennington’s death was none other than fellow Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda, who took to his personal Twitter to say, “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true.” adding that the band will issue an official statement as soon as they had one.

About 3 days have passed since the unexpected, tragic death of Chester Bennington. Fans and music lovers alike have been waiting with bated breaths to hear from the band members themselves. In that small frame of time, Linkin Park set up a #RIPCHESTER suicide prevention tribute site for their deceased frontman, which listed phone and text lines to help those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

And now, Linkin Park has spoken about Chester Bennington for the first time since his death.

In an emotional post uploaded on the band’s official Facebook page, Linkin Park recounted, “Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled—a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing. We’re trying to remind ourselves that the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal. After all, it was the way you sang about those demons that made everyone fall in love with you in the first place. You fearlessly put them on display, and in doing so, brought us together and taught us to be more human. You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve.”

Linkin Park added, “While we don’t know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you. Thank you for that gift. We love you, and miss you so much. Until we see you again.”

We’re still so heartbroken. We’ll miss you, Chester Bennington. You will live on in our memories and your music. Forever and always.

Source: Linkin Park / Featured image: Linkin Park.


MCO: 21 Shopping Malls Partially Open Or Closed Until 26th January

The government has recently implemented another restricted movement order (MCO 2.0), effective 13th January.

With Covid cases hovering around 2000 to 3000 a day, locals are urged to stay home until 26th January. However, shopping malls will still be operating to provide essential needs. Here are a list of shopping malls and their current statuses during the MCO:

If you do visit the malls, please abide by the SOPs to help lower Covid cases. Thank you!


#Rio2016: Gold Medalists To Be Awarded With Proton Perdana

It seems like the monetary reward and monthly pensions are not the only things waiting for our Olympic medalists when they arrive back in town.

DRB-Hicom, one of Malaysia’s leading automotive corporation, has offered to award our Olympic gold medalists with a Proton Perdana 2.0L while silver and bronze medalists will also be honoured with a Proton Suprima S Turbo and Proton Iriz 1.6L Premium respectively.

Managing director and Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar said:

“DRB-Hicom and Proton have always carried the Malaysian flag in all that we do, this gesture is in line with our pride towards Jalur Gemilang. We hope that this will provide further encouragement to our athletes to strive harder to make our beloved Malaysia proud especially at the highest level such as the Olympics.”

Malaysia has snagged 3 medals in the Rio Olympics so far, with 2 silvers from the women’s synchronised 10m platform category (Cheong Jun Hoong and Pandelela Rinong) and badminton mixed doubles category (Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying). The sole bronze comes from Azizulhasni Awang, who competed in the men’s keirin cycling event.

The country is also assured of at least another silver medal, as shuttlers Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong will be representing the country tonight (Friday, 19th August) at 10:15pm in the men’s doubles finals against China’s Fu Haifeng and Zhang Nan.

Badminton legend Lee Chong Wei is also still in the running for gold, having beat Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen to qualify for the semifinals. He will meet China’s Lin Dan tonight at 7:30pm.

Golfer Kelly Tan and diver Tze Liang Ooi will also be competing in the women’s individual golf event and men’s 10m platform diving respectively later today.

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(UPDATE) #OilSpill: Disaster Averted As Penang Spill Cleaned Within 2 Days; Believed To Be From Malaysian Oil Tanker

Whew, it seems like our beautiful beaches will remain that way :)

An oil spill in Penang that polluted 5km of coastline on the island, stretching from Swettenham Pier to Gurney Drive, has been cleaned up.

The accident happened on Friday (27th May) night, but the Federal Government allegedly kept it in the dark from Penang authorities until late Saturday. Fortunately, the clean-up operation for the oil spill was completed at 2:55pm yesterday (Sunday, 29th May) after Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. (PPSB), the Marine Department, the Department of Environment (DOE), and several other private oil companies worked together to eradicate the threat.

The oil spill, estimated to be a few thousand litres, created a slimy strip of up to 2m in some areas. As of Sunday, around 70 square kilometres were affected by the spill.

DOE state director Nor Juliana Jaafar said that the oil spill was not a continuous line but patches of oil can be seen all along the affected coastline. Some oil was taken for analysis and initial tests showed that it was a mix of fuel and engine oil.

An Indian vessel was blamed for the oil spill initially, but on Sunday, The Star identified the culprit as a Malaysian oil tanker. The spill was believed to originate from the Prai Bulk Terminal. Clean-up operations began immediately, but not before sea currents spread the oil to waters off The Esplanade and Gurney Drive.

Private oil companies deployed tugboats and manpower to manually scoop the scum up. About 15 boats and more than 100 personnel were utilised to halt the spill from spreading further.

A 150m oil boom near Gurney Drive proved to be a game changer as it prevented the oil slick from reaching the beach. PPSB chief operating officer Sasidharan Vasudevan expressed his thanks to private oil companies who lent their booms, tugboats, and manpower to the effort.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng expressed his disappointment, stating that the oil spill is a major “environmental crisis” that could potentially affect the lives of aquatic animals and the livelihood of fishermen.

He also said that it was “totally unacceptable” for the Federal Government to keep the matter a secret.

Several fishermen have since stepped up to reveal that oil spills happen more often than reported. Fisherman M. Ravi, 47, stated that the ocean was tainted by oil spills just 2 weeks ago. Another fisherman, Syukor Ali, 58, did not even bother to go out to sea as he feared that he would come back empty handed while M. Murugan had to use petrol and kerosene to remove oil stains from his boat.

Environmentalists have also urged authorities to tighten laws and regulations in a bid to deter future oil spills from destroying the ocean.

The Malaysian oil vessel said to be responsible for the Penang oil spill has been impounded to assist in investigations.

The vessel, an oil tanker, was built in 2011 and registered in Port Klang. Although the oil tanker has been determined as the culprit, authorities still do not know how the leak occurred as no leakage was found.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng explained that the Marine Department was leading the investigations with the Department of Environment (DOE) taking samples for tests. An estimated 15 tonnes of fuel was suspected to have spilled into the sea.

However, a shoreline scan by the DOE revealed that the oil spill was successfully contained, as there were no traces of fuel in the waters of Gurney Drive, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Bungah, The Esplanade, Batu Ferringhi, and Teluk Bahang.

The last high profile oil spill case happened in May 2012, where strips of sand polluted with black oil were found on the beach by hotel guests in Batu Ferringhi.

Sources: The Star (1) (2) (3) (4) (5), The Malay Mail Online.

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#JapaneseGP: Jules Bianchi Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury

French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital in Japan after suffering a traumatic brain injury, a joint statement by his family and the hospital said on Tuesday (Oct 7).

Bianchi’s parents Philippe and Christine flew to Japan to be at his bedside and they were joined on Tuesday by celebrated French surgeon Gérard Saillant, who treated Michael Schumacher after his near-fatal skiing accident last December.

The 25-year-old Bianchi sustained the injury in a horrific high-speed crash into a recovery vehicle which came onto the side of the track near the end of Sunday’s rain-hit Japanese Grand Prix. He was taken unconscious by ambulance to the nearest hospital and immediately underwent emergency brain surgery with doctors saying he was critically ill.

The joint statement Jules’ family and the hospital, distributed by his Marussia team, read:

Jules remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the Mie General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi. He has suffered a diffuse axonal injury and is in a critical but stable condition. The medical professionals at the hospital are providing the very best treatment and care and we are grateful for everything they have done for Jules since his accident.

We are also grateful for the presence of Professor Gerard Saillant, President of the FIA Medical Commission, and Professor Alessandro Frati, Neurosurgeon of the University of Rome La Sapienza, who has travelled to Japan at the request of Scuderia Ferrari. They arrived at the hospital today and met with the medical personnel responsible for Jules’ treatment, in order to be fully informed of his clinical status so that they are able to advise the family.

Professors Saillant and Frati acknowledge the excellent care being provided by the Mie General Medical Centre and would like to thank their Japanese colleagues. The hospital will continue to monitor and treat Jules and further medical updates will be provided when appropriate.

A diffuse axonal injury occurs in 50% of serious head injuries. It stems from the shockwave that is felt on impact and flows from the top of the brain to the bottom of it provoking the bruising, while the violent forward motion of the driver’s head as the car moves forward and then being brutally brought to a halt jerking the head back also exacerbates the injury.

The shearing action disrupts the brain’s architecture and kills brain cells. In response to the injury, the brain swells and this increasing pressure can restrict blood flow, causing further brain damage. Recovery rates for such injuries are not encouraging.

The race on Sunday was stopped shortly after Bianchi’s crash with championship leader Lewis Hamilton, who was leading at the time, declared the winner. The recovery vehicle involved in the crash was trying to remove Adrian Sutil’s stricken Sauber, which had crashed at the same spot on the circuit a lap earlier.

Organisers have come in for criticism over the timing of the race, which went ahead despite torrential downpours caused by an approaching typhoon. Drivers repeatedly complained that they could not see properly because of the spray and the fading light.

Williams driver Felipe Massa was reportedly “screaming” his concerns about the conditions at the Japanese Grand Prix before Jules Bianchi suffered a severe head injury in a crash. “I’m worried. I was already screaming on the radio five laps before the safety car that there was too much water on the track,” he said.

As seen above, horrifying footage, meanwhile, has emerged showing the moment Bianchi’s speeding car smashed into the stationary tractor-crane recovery vehicle. The spectator film, posted on YouTube, shows his out-of-control Marussia slamming into the back of the yellow vehicle, with sparks flying as the body of the car slides underneath its raised rear end.

The impact, which appears to be at around Bianchi’s helmet height, sheared off the air intake cover that hangs over the back of the driver’s head. In slow-motion, the video appears to show Bianchi’s helmet rebounding violently off the heavy lifting vehicle, which is bounced into the air by the force of the impact.

Formula One has regularly been rocked by debate over open-top cockpits, which offer drivers little head protection.

Criticism aimed at race organisers gathered pace, with former world champion Alain Prost weighing in to decry errors that led to the crash The Frenchman, who was not present at the race, told Europe 1 radio that the removal truck should never have been there:

The entry of this crane (onto the circuit) without the safety car is totally unacceptable. It’s a real mistake that should not be repeated. A mistake has been made, that’s obvious. Who made the mistake, I’m still not entirely sure. Was it the race director or the marshals on those bends? Someone must have made the decision to remove Sutil’s car.

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All Of The Animated Films To Look Out For In 2021

It’s shaping up to be a big year for animation as the biggest industry players like Disney, Sony and Illumination are releasing at least two animated projects. Granted, some of these may have been the meatloaf left to chill in the refrigerator by a dastardly 2020. Regardless, whatever has been lost is being embraced lovingly with open arms this year.

So, what are these animated features that we are hyping so much about? Let’s not waste any time and get right into the deets!

The first entry on this list might not exactly fall into the animated category but since it does feature animated characters in a live-action world, we’re letting it slip. The cunning feline and feisty rodent, sworn enemies till death, are bringing their never-ending feud to the big screen as they take their battle to the streets of NYC.

Starring in live-action roles are Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Ken Jeong, and Rob Delaney as several members of a New York Hotel who get mixed up in the cat-and-mouse game. Expect the classic wackiness of Tom and Jerry to endear to your slapstick bones.

Long ago, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Druun attacked. 500 years passed, and a lone warrior named Raya emerges to put a halt to these monsters. Although she may be skilled and tough, she still has to learn a lot about trust. But we believe, Raya can save the world. (Cue dramatic music*)

In a first, Walt Disney Animation is delving into the cultures of Southeast Asia through Raya (all the more to celebrate)! We mean, we’d freak if we saw Disney-fied rendang or a game of Sepak Takraw. There’s simply so much potential here to be explored!

The film features the voice talents of Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina, who will be playing Raya and the dragon Sisu respectively.

Picking up many years after the first film, Tim and Ted aka Boss Baby have advanced into adulthood and drifted from each other. Tim’s married and Ted is the CEO of a hedge fund company. When Tim’s new infant reveals that she is a top-secret agent for BabyCorp who is out and about to uncover secrets of a school and its founder, the two Templeton brothers will reunite and discover the meaning of family together. If it’s anything like the first movie, be prepared for some crazy bib-and-teether action!

In this supersized collision between colossal monsters (no we’re not talking about a hulking ape and atomic-breathing lizard), a giant named Steve gets trained by young Winnie to compete in the professional sport of Monster Wrestling. Steve’s inexperienced but lovable nature makes him the underdog of the competition. Can he and Winnie rise to the occasion to go up against the terrifying reigning champion, Tentacular?

It has almost been 20 years since the fantastic 2D animated film, “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” first premiered, but that tale will be continued once more. In the Netflix produced series, “Spirit Riding Free”, a girl named Lucky Prescott’s experiences changes in her life when she moves from the city to a small town and crosses paths with a wild mustang. “Spirit Untamed” is set to build upon the series through a feature-length film.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is Hollywood’s hot stuff. From “Hamilton”, to “Mary Poppins”, “Moana”, and the upcoming adaptation of his musical “In The Heights”, the versatile creator has been pumping out projects like clockwork. One of his next endeavours will be an animated musical adventure, “Vivo”, which will take audiences to new heights with its gorgeous locations and vibrant style.

PIXAR’s next offering after the ethereal experience of “Soul” is set to explore the bountiful beauty of Italy. Set in the stunning landscape of a seaside township, “Luca” will tell the coming-of-age story of a young boy spending his summer with his newfound friend. Nevertheless, there’s a colossal secret of deep-sea proportions threatening to disrupt this friendship. Can the scooter fun and gelato joy still go on?

The lovable Minions are back… in the past as their nonsensical shenanigans bleed into the heart of an up-and-coming supervillain whose name rhymes with ‘didgeridoo’. After the villainous group known as the Vicious 6 declines his application, Gru and his adorably vicious Minions attempt to hatch an idea to become the epitome of evil. So, join Kevin, Bob, Stuart and a new Minion named Otto, as they build Gru their first lair, invent new weapons and embark on their quest to infamy. It’s bananas!

The follow-up to the 1996 film starring Michael Jordan will see the return of the beloved Looney Tunes. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny, and Porky Pig are back as they team up with LeBron James and his young son Bronny to defeat a rogue digital algorithm called Al-G. Without a doubt, if you’ve got a basketball champion in the mix, you gotta be shootin’ the hoops to find glory on the court!

While no plot details have actually been released thus far, we don’t say “Bleh Bleh Bleh” when it comes to our anticipation of the film. The fourth instalment in the “Hotel Transylvania” series will once again focus on the misadventures of Dracula, Mavis Jonathan and the rest of the adorably horrifying motley crew.

When Mayor Humdinger threatens the bustling metropolis of Adventure City with anarchy chaos, the PAW Patrol leap into the action. The first feature film to spin-off from the animated series will up the ante with more exciting missions, high-stake rescues, new pups and amazing new vehicles!

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. They are the Addams Family. Snap* Snap*

The sequel to the 2019 film will see the morbid family return in animated form as their social hijinks and mad-hatter shenanigans churn more chaos in New Jersey.

Walt Disney Animation’s second release of 2021 is a charming one, giving rise to the Madrigals who live in the vibrant mountains of Colombia, a magical place called Encanto. The location has granted every child in the Madrigal family with a unique skill set, be it super strength or the ability to heal, except for Mirabel. Nonetheless, when the magic of Encanto is placed in jeopardy, the ordinary youngling must step up to save her loved ones.

Illumination Entertainment’s “Sing” was a heartfelt animated mashup of reality talent shows like The Voice and The Factor, bringing the fun and sensations to the hapless sensation of a singing contest. Now, Buster and his new cast have set their sights on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater. Without any connections, the crew must sneak into the headquarters run by a ruthless mogul.

The gang soon pitch the ridiculous notion to bring lion rock legend Clay Calloway on their show. As such. Buster and company must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

Originally set to release last year, Sony Animation’s “Connected” is the dysfunctional family road-trip gone wrong as daddy Rick, mommy Linda, little Aaron, sister Katie and pug Monchi get tied up in a Terminator-like uprising happening around the world. With the help of two friendly malfunctioning robots, the Mitchell family will have to get past their problems and work together to save each other and the world.

Based on the 1948 children’s novel of the same name by Ruth Stiles Gannett, “My Father’s Dragon” is Cartoon Saloon’s next effort after their fantastic effort in Wolfwalkers last year. “My Father’s Dragon” details the adventures of Elmer Elevator who resolves to find a dragon on Wild Island. Along the way, he encounters many strange and absurd challenges. Onward, to the dragon, yer’ little lad!

In a game of wishes, Din, a working-class college student sets off on a journey through the cityscapes of Shanghai to pursue his dreams and find his long-lost childhood friend Lina. Accompanying him on his quest is a cynical but powerful wish-granting dragon named Long. Together, the duo will seek and find the answers to some of life’s toughest questions.

Nickelodeon’s “Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie” brings the nunchucks and cowabungas as the kickass-reptiles face their greatest challenge yet in the form of The Krang! When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a grave warning, it is up to Leo, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey, to trade in their pizza parties in order to save the world.

Guillermo del Toro’s “Trollhunters” is finally getting a feature-length film! On the surface, Arcadia may look like an ordinary town but it is the nexus of magic and mysticism, making it a centre for many arcane battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. Now, the heroes from the hit series “Trollhunters”, 3 Below and Wizards, team-up in their most epic adventure yet as they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all.

Which of these animated releases of 2021 are you most excited for? Leave your picks in the comments!

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The Prodigy New Single “Nasty Nasty” Set For January Release

As most of you should already know by now, electronic royalty The Prodigy, is set to release their long-awaited, highly anticipated sixth studio album sometime soon. Band member Liam Howlett, cheekily warned that the band’s album would “wipe the floor” with the current dance DJs. Enticing fans even more, the band teased that the first single off their new album will be released sometime this January in a recent Facebook posting.

The Prodigy, of course, left out the precise date of the premiere, along with other helpful details so all we know for now apart from its soon to be release, is that the title of the single will be called “Nasty Nasty”. This single will also make for the Prodigy’s first single since 2009’s “Take Me To The Hospital” from their UK number one album “Invaders Must Die”.

We can only hope that the band’s upcoming single and album will be as good as they say it would be. Till then, all we can do is wait and as we wait, we’ll leave you with one of our personal favourites “Firestarter”. Enjoy!

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#Deadmau5: New Album To Be Released Early 2016

Aside from his usual controversial stirring headlines, social media beefs and real-world lawsuits, Deadmau5 is ready to get back to the grind and do what he does best: make music. The Canadian DJ/producer whose real name is Joel Zimmerman revealed to fans that he’s set himself a target of completing a new album for the start of 2016.

Mau5 shared the news when he responded to a Twitter user’s blunt question, “do you still make music?” His answer, “well honestly, haven’t done anything since November. Been taking a production break while they build the new studio. ”

He continued, “The plan is, when the studios done in the fall, I’m going into winter studio hibernation. Should have a new album done by Jan I think.”

If Deadmau5 does stick to his plan, the release would be the follow-up to his 2014 album “While(1<2)”, which opened at #9 on the Billboard 200. Known to also be one of EDM’s biggest trolls, the EDM superstar has taken turns of late sharing the hate for the efforts of Jack Ü and Justin Bieber‘s collaboration “Where Are Ü Now” and well, probably a few more. He also previously launched separate legal actions, one involving Disney and the other a Toronto production called “Deadmouse: The Musical“.

Deadmau5 should have some fun toys to play with when his studio is complete. as he’s shared pictures of the elaborate work-in-progress.

Speaking of studio, here’s where they’re at

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Always good to have a plan… This one looks oddly familiar tho.

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Personally though, we can’t wait for Deadmau5’s new album. What about you? Let us know by sounding off in the comments box.

via Billboard / Featured Image via Deadmau’s Official Facebook Page.


Kenny G To Bring 2018 World Tour To Malaysia This November

Guess who’s returning to Malaysia? It’s Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G!

Born Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, and better known by his stage name Kenny G, the talented is will be embarking on his 2018 world tour throughout the United States for the next few months. Thankfully, he will be dropping Malaysia for a live concert.

No stranger to Resorts World Genting, Kenny G will be returning to the venue to entertain music lovers. He previously performed to full-house audiences back in 2012 and 2015. His last studio album, “Brazilian Nights”, was also released 3 years ago. Inspired by Rio de Janeiro, the 10-track album marked his 2nd bossa nova album.

With over 3 decades under his belt, longtime fans can expect the biggest-selling instrumental musician to some of his biggest hit songs, including “Forever in Love” and “Heart and Soul”. Nominated for 16 Grammys, Kenny G won once for Best Instrumental Composition in 1994 for “Forever in Love”. Some of his most famous collaborators include Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion.

Brought to you by Star Planet, the details to “Kenny G World Tour 2018 Live in Malaysia” are as follows:

A 15% Early Bird discount will be extended to the first 1000 tickets sold via Star Planet or TicketCharge. 10% standard discount will be offered to GRC members via Genting Point Redemption and 5% discount via cash or credit card payment, applicable for VIP-PS4 tickets only.

To book, call Star Planet 03- 92233667 / TicketCharge 92228811 / Genting 27181118 or visit www.starplanet.com.my / www.ticketcharge.com.my / www.rwgenting.com for more information.

Tickets will on sale from 15th August onwards at 11am.

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#Rambo: Sylvester Stallone Will Not Be Involved In Planned TV Series

Despite all the hype surrounding the “Rambo” TV series, our expectations on the show were lowered after Sylvester Stallone announced that he will not be involved in it.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Stallone, who starred in the original “Rambo” film series, will not be involved in Fox’s planned TV series, “Rambo: New Blood”.

Fox initially claimed that Stallone would reprise his role from the 1982 film series and serve as an executive producer on the show. However, a rep for the “Rambo” star told Deadline that Stallone has opted not to be involved in the planned “Rambo” TV series in any way possible.

I wish the others well with the project.

Entertainment One and Avi Lerner’s Millennium Films, the production companies behind the “Rambo” TV series, had been eyeing Stallone to hop on board before they announced the project. In 2013, both production companies mentioned that the actor was in negotiations to get involved with the TV series and potentially reprise his role as Rambo.

Titled “Rambo: New Blood”, the TV series would focus on the relationship between John Rambo and his son. However, with the actor’s absence, it is still not clear whether the show will move forward or not.

Stallone recently reprised his role as Rocky Balboa in this year’s action film, “Creed“. The “Rambo” spin-off film grossed USD42.6 million at the domestic box office and earned mainly positive reviews from critics. Stallone is apparently fine with revisiting the past, but only for the right projects.

So, which actor do you think should play Stallone’s character in the “Rambo” TV series? Will you watch the show without Stallone in it? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly, Deadline.


Marvel Moves Forward with #BlackPanther Solo Movie?

The rumour mill is spinning wildly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as comic-book legend Stan Lee has once again confirmed that Marvel is working on a Black Panther movie!

The comic-book legend Stan Lee confirmed that a “Black Panther” solo movie is in the works while addressing the issues regarding a “Black Widow” solo movie at the Fan Expo Canada last week. According to Comic Book Resources, he said:

The chances are she (referring to Black Widow) will have her own movie because eventually all the superheroes are going to have their own movies. They are already working on Ant-Man, Doctor Strange and the Black Panther, and there are others I am not allowed to talk about.

Well, you should already know that Marvel is already working on Ant-Man since they released a first look at Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, the second man to take up the mantle of Ant-Man. It was also recently confirmed that Sinister director Scott Derrickson and Prometheus writer Jon Spaihts will be working on “Doctor Strange” together at Marvel Studios.

Speculations about the Black Panther solo film began after Marvel Studios announced the release dates for a couple of new untitled movies through 2019. While Marvel president Kevin Feige has stayed mum on their plan for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he confirmed that the film is “absolutely in development” during an interview with BlackTree TV. He said:

When you have something as rich as Wakanda and [Black Panther’s] backstory – and clearly, Vibranium’s been introduced in the universe already – I don’t know when it will be exactly but certainly we have plans to bring him to life someday.”

In case you were wondering, Vibranium was previously introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which Howard Stark (Tony Stark’s father) introduces the discus-shaped shield that was made out of Vibranium to Steve Rogers aka Captain America.

Stark mentioned in the film that the the metal is “the rarest metal on Earth”. By rare, it means that Vibranium can only be found in the African land of Wakanda, where Black Panther resides.

However, more speculations came in after Captain America’s broken shield was shown at “Avengers: Age of Ultron” panel at SDCC 2014. Yes, the shield which is made out of the most powerful metal was broken. How is it possible, right? We can only assume that Marvel Studios is hinting that someone (and we shall not be specific on which one) will be looking for Vibranium from Black Panther’s Kingdom of Wakanda in the upcoming Avengers film.

What do you think of the speculations revolving around Black Panther? Do you think Marvel will feature his cameo appearance in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”?

(Source: Comic Book Resources, Featured image via Marvel)

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Bangkok’s Flea Market Artbox Returns To Malaysia This September

Bangkok’s famous container flea market Artbox is coming to back to Malaysia after its successful inception last November!

The 2nd instalment will once again take place at Sunway City’s outdoor open air car park for 2 weekends from 6th to 8th September and 13th to 15th September 2019, from 3pm to 11pm.

Artbox Malaysia 2019. We’re coming back. #ARTBOXMY2019 #ARTBOXASSEMBLE

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“In the second edition of Artbox Malaysia, it’s time to level up with massive stacking and the assembly of creative entrepreneurs to celebrate this boundary-pushing community!” read a statement on Artbox Malaysia page.

“Here we piece together every uniqueness from Retail, F&B, Music & Art all around the region to form a holistic one-of-a-kind curated experience! Be a part of this annual lifestyle masterpiece as we introduce gigantic art installations for you and your squad to interact with while immersing yourself within a festival of culture this coming September at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur!”

A look back on NINE of our favourite retail stores at Artbox last year ?

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a look back on SIX of our favourite mouth-watering moments from last year ? Are your tummies ready for round 2? ✌?

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Like the previous edition, visitors can look forward to discovering plenty of cool and rare hipster products from food to fashion items, handmade by local as well as regional artisans and designers.

The first Artbox Malaysia featured more than 500 vendors from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and even South Korea.

A look back on all the fun and happy memories we shared at Artbox Malaysia! Do you see yourself in the video? ? • #MALAYSIA #ARTBOXMY2018 #ARTBOXMY #ARTBOX2018 #ARTBOXSG #ARTBOXTH

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ARTBOX MALAYSIA 2019: ASSEMBLE • ? Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Outdoor Open Air Carpark ? 6-8 & 13-15 Sept 2019, Fri – Sun ⏰ 3 – 11pm For more information, Please visit www.artbox.my • #ARTBOXMY2019 #ARTBOXASSEMBLE

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Some of the unique vendors at last year’s festival include Pestle & Mortar Clothing, My Paper Projects, Watchmiii, Crispy Salad, Ground Eatery, Take Off Wings, Makirito, The Baking Trip, PGFN, House of Crepe, and more.

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#Rio2016: 3 Malaysians Cinch Gold & Create History At The Rio Paralympic Games

Yesterday was a day of many firsts for our parathletes that were competing at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

Prior to this weekend, Malaysia neither had a rich history in Paralympics nor a single Paralympic gold. But 3 Malaysians changed all of that by winning 3 gold medals and breaking world records.

Malaysian sprinter Mohamad Ridzuan Mohamad Puzi, who took part in the 100m T36 (celebral palsy) event, won the nation’s 1st ever gold medal. His time of 12.07 broke the Paralympic record of 12.25 held by Ukraine’s Roman Pavlyk since the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing.

Mohamad Ridzuan Mohamad Puzi became the first from Malaysia to stand atop the podium.

According to National Paralympics head coach for athletics, R. Jeganathan, Ridzuan, who had difficulty expressing his feelings in words after the prize presentation had to be calmed down and comforted by the head coach since he was continuously crying, though it was tears of joy.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli successfully cinched Malaysia’s 2nd gold medal when he won the men’s F20 (intellectual disability) shot put event during the final with a new world record effort. The 26-year-old hurled a distance of 16.84m to smash the world record of 16.59 held by Australia’s Todd Hodgetts since 2007.

Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli was also seen crying tears of joy on the podium as “Negaraku” played for the 2nd time at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

Tahniah #ZiyadZolkefli! #EmasUntukNegara🎖#KamiLuarBiasa #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/kMUdjCMlpj

— Tune Talk (@TuneTalk) September 10, 2016

Last but not least, the 3rd gold in the bag was secured by Abdul Latif Romly, who aced the long jump T20 (learning problem/intellectual disability) category and set a new world record with the 7.60 meter (m) jump in his 5th attempt. In fact, the 19-year-old parathlete from Perlis broke the world record not once, not twice, but 3 times in his attempts with records 7.47m in his 2nd jump and 7.54m in his 3rd jump.

Abdul Latif Romly was all smiles at the Olympic Stadium in Rio while the virtual world was continuously spammed with congratulatory messages for the parathletes via #TerbangLatifTerbang hashtag.

In just the space of a few hours, 3 extraordinary Malaysian parathletes created history and put Malaysia on the map. Thank you, Mohamad Ridzuan Mohamad Puzi, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli, and Abdul Latif Romly, for showing the world that impossible is truly nothing.

A total of 21 Malaysian athletes are competing in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games from 7th – 18th September. They are taking part in 8 of 23 types of sports in contest – with athletics, powerlifting and cycling seen as medal prospects.

Sources: Bernama, TODAY Online, NST, CNN.


Jump To Olympic Glory With Jump Street Trampoline Park

Jump Street Trampoline Park better known as Jump Street and the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF) recently sealed a first-of-its-kind, Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) agreement. The agreement is aimed at recognising athletic talent towards forming Malaysia’s first trampoline team and to help them qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Tn. Hj. Razak Mat Amin, President of the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation and Mr. Duncan McGilligan, CEO of Jump Street Malaysia Sdn Bhd, signed the agreement as YB En. Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Youth and Sports, Malaysia stood witness. Apart from playing witness to the signing, Jamaluddin also officially launched the opening of Jump Street Trampoline Park, Malaysia’s first and Asia’s largest trampoline park.

As part of Jump Street’s partnership with MGF, Jump Street will offer beginners’ trampolining course to members of the public. Priced at RM300.00, the six-week programme comes with a basic membership of MGF, which will cover wide variety of trampolining basics including trampolining safety, motor skills development and simple acrobatics. Participants who wants to further develop their skills upon completion of the beginners course, can do so by training further with experts from MGF.

Tn. Hj. Razak Mat Amin, said, “Jump Street provides us with an excellent platform to discover and develop talent in an area of gymnastics where Malaysia is currently not represented, namely trampolining.”

According to Tn. Hj. Razak, since trampolining became an Olympic sport in 2000, many nations have started to develop their own trampoline team. “Jump Street is able to provide the infrastructure, in the form of its Olympic-spec high performance trampolines, as well as an ever-growing pool of potential talent, for Malaysia to have our own team that can compete at the highest level,” he added.

“Moreover, trampolining in itself is also an activity that can help any athletes, regardless of the sports discipline. Many may not realise that jumping on the trampoline helps build balance, coordination, stamina and strength. All these elements are integral towards creating Malaysian athletes that will be world class,” he explained.

Together, Jump Street and MGF plan to have a gymnastics team ready to represent Malaysia at both the SEA Games in Malaysia in 2017 as well as the Commonwealth Games.

The Jump Street and MGF trampolining course is now open for registration. For more information, visit Jump Street’s webpage.

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Vettel Says He’s Not Sorry For Winning

Oh, what? Jenson Button gave his two cents’ worth about the whole Sebastian Vettel-Mark Webber Malaysian Grand Prix stolen-win-disobeying-orders fiasco? But did Vettel care? Apparently not.

The young Red Bull driver and reigning world champion has risked further antagonizing teammate Mark Webber by admitting that he has no regrets winning the Malaysian Grand Prix. Even if it was done at Mark’s expense.

Sebastian Vettel apparently told the website for Infiniti, the Red Bull team’s title partner:

I told the team straight after I apologized for putting myself above the team, which I didn’t mean to do. I don’t apologize for winning. I think that’s why people employed me in the first place. That’s why I’m here, I love racing, so that’s what I did.

Yes, Sebastian. But last we checked, there’s no “I” in “Team”. Contradictory to what you said right after the Malaysian Grand Prix much?

The pair will be under fierce scrutiny at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai as they return to action for the first time since Vettel ignored team orders to overtake Webber and win the second race of the season.


(UPDATE) #JohorBahru: Abused Schoolboy Dies; Here’s A Timeline Of What Happened

On Wednesday (26th April), 11-year-old Mohamad Thaqif Amin Mohd Gaddafi, whose legs were amputated due to alleged physical abuse at a private religious school in Kota Tinggi, has passed away at Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru.

According to his father, Mohd Gaddafi Mat Karim, the schoolboy breathed his last around 2:05pm while they were reciting prayers for his recovery.

It was reported that the suspect of the alleged abuse is a 29-year-old assistant school warden who is an ex-convict. Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Rahmat Othman said that suspect has a criminal record for theft and had served 30 months in jail. He was hired by the school in 2016.

Here’s a timeline of events leading up to Thaqif’s death:

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said police will be getting the full medical report from the hospital in order to complete their investigation. In a series of tweets, he said, “The police express our condolences to the family members of the deceased. The investigation of the case has been reclassified under Section 302 (of the Penal Code) for murder.”

Besides Khalid, DAP Vice Chairperson Teresa Kok took to Facebook to express her thoughts. She wrote, “So sad. The boy has died. According to the news report earlier, the suspect is an ex-convict. How can a school hire an ex-convict to be assistant warden? How come other teachers/adults did not intervene when the students were tortured?”

The body of 11-year-old Mohamad Thaqif Amin Mohd Gaddafi was buried at his family’s village in Felda Bukit Aping Timur, Kota Tinggi at 12:37am on Thursday (27th April).

According to The Star, roughly 30 students from Thaqif’s school came to pay their last respects to him at his grandparents’ place. One student said that the alleged abuser was very fierce.

In a Twitter post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib has called on the authorities to speed up their investigation. He wrote, “I want the investigations into this case to be sped up and action taken under the law, if there is any offence.”

Besides that, Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Johor Prmaisuri Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah took to Facebook to express their condolences over Thaqif’s tragic death. They said, “May his soul be blessed and may he be places among the good and the faithful.”

Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Mohamad Thaqif :(

In a report by NST, it was revealed that tahfiz school pupil Mohamad Thaqif Amin Mohd Gaddafi died of leptospirosis, complicated by skin necrosis, and a micro blood congealing condition known as mircothrombi.

Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the conditions led to a change of skin colour and subsequent organ failure. He said, “Results of the post mortem carried out showed that the tahfiz pupil died due to illness, and not trauma or injury as what was claimed in viral posts.”

He also added that the post mortem test was conducted at 6pm the day Thaqif died. Several tissue and blood samples were taken and sent to the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) and to the Chemistry Department for analysis. The post mortem report was given to the police for further action.

Apparently, a Special Investigation Committee was set up to probe the case following the incident. The committee is made up of forensic consultant specialists who are vastly skilled and experienced in handling complicated cases.

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#GotGVol2: James Gunn Says Baby Groot Is Not A Marketing Stunt

Admit it, your favourite scenes in the trailers for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” are the ones with Baby Groot in it. Due to his cute appearance and adorable actions, many fans believe that the beloved character is nothing more than a mere marketing ploy to sell Marvel merchandises.

But director James Gunn begs to differ. In a lengthy Facebook post, Gunn explained that Baby Groot was the creative change that opened the film up for him.

“To be honest, when I was first working on the script for Vol. 2 I was planning on it being years after the first movie and for little Groot to be a grown Groot. But there was something missing. First of all, I thought there was a lot of development the group needed to go through as a group – and it would be a shame for the audience to miss it.

“And, secondly, for whatever reason, Groot just wasn’t working. It was then I came upon the idea of having Vol. 2 take place very shortly after the first film and for Groot to still be Baby Groot, with quite a lot to learn. Even though I had already long-ago-decided on the other characters involved, this change opened up the whole movie for me and it suddenly all came together. I fell in love with the script for Vol. 2, and I felt like we were creating something very special,” he wrote.

He added that he was surprised that many fans love Baby Groot because “at that point he (Baby Groot) was only in his head”.

The upcoming sequel is set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2 and it continues the team’s adventures as they travel to the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s (aka Star Lord, played by Chris Pratt) true parentage.

Slated for release on 5th May 2017, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” will be followed by “Spider-Man: Homecoming” on 7th July and “Thor: Ragnarok” on 3rd November.


Hype’s Movie Review: #BigHero6 Will Whisk You Away & Tug At Your Heart

If you’re planning to watch Walt Disney Animation Studio’s “Big Hero 6”, you better be ready for an animation film that most certainly isn’t the average animation film that Disney would usually put out.

See, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure 3D computer animated film about a 14-year-old robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada (voiced by Ryan Potter), who learns to harness his genius – thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi (voiced by Daniel Henney) and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neat freak Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred. And that’s not all. “Big Hero 6″is  based on a Marvel comic of the same name, although there are lots of changes e.g. the names, the setting, the ethnicities of characters, the backstories, and several plot points.

Set in San Fransokyo (a cross between San Francisco and Tokyo), the movie opens with preteen genius Hiro earning cash illegally by betting on his small robot in robot battle matches. Despite doing well, his older brother, Tadashi, who is a college student and also very much of a genius, urges Hiro to go to school. But getting a place in the said school would require Hiro to come up with a science project.

And as you would expect, he aces the project by inventing tiny metallic elements aka microbots, which he can control by transmitting brain waves. All is well until a devastating explosion at the school destroys Hiro’s invention, kills his brother, and mentor Professor Callaghan (voiced by James Cromwell). In his rage, he brings to life his brother’s invention aka Baymax (voiced by Scott Adsit).

Baymax is a formidable but soft robot whose appearance will make you smile because it looks like a cross between the Michelin man and a snowman. This jolly giant robot has one very important duty though – after helping Hiro find out that someone has stolen his microbots for evil intentions, Baymax has to accompany Hiro and his group of nerd friends get the microbots back from the kabuki-masked thief aka villain.

As previously introduced, Hiro’s nerd friends are: Go Go Tamago (voiced by Jamie Chung) is a feisty goth but also an engineering genius; Wasabi (voiced by Damon Wayans Jr) is a neat freak neurotic laser specialist; Honey Lemon (voiced by Genesis Rodriguez) is a super talented chemist whiz; while Fred (voiced by TJ Miller) is the dropout college mascot who is also an irritating wisecracking motormouth.

Because there’s always that one overly irritating character in a group of friends :D

But the situation is going to prove to be challenging for young genius Hiro because to take the villain down, he has to quickly invent gear that will give him and his bunch of nerd friends “super powers”. That, on top of having to prep Baymax, essentially a personal health care companion robot who’s programmed with over 10,000 medical procedures, for their quest. And on that note, some hilarity will ensue because what’s a mild-mannered and soft robot to do as an action hero?

As this tale of action and adventure unfolds, you’ll notice that “Big Hero 6” has charms beyond just the storyline. Adults will like it for its topnotch and flawless eye-popping computer animation, kids will like it for its adventure that’ll undoubtedly make their imaginations go wild, and above all, the general audience will love it for it’s heart-tugging storyline. Just like Disney’s “Frozen” and “Up”, “Big Hero 6” has staying power and from the looks of it, there’s a possibility that it might go on to spawn a series of other movies.

Don’t just take it from us though – this is one Disney flick you need to see with your own eyes ;)

“Big Hero 6″ will be released in cinemas nationwide on 13th November. Don’t forget to check out some of these fun facts before you watch it on the big screen!

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

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Fans Go Wild Over Jennifer Aniston’s Reaction To Brad Pitt’s Golden Globes Win

There were many highlights at yesterday’s Golden Globes award, but a glorious thing happened when Brad Pitt won the Best Supporting Award for his role in “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”.

During the 56-year-old actor’s speech, the camera gave a generous glimpse at his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston’s reaction when he was up on stage.

In his hilarious speech, Pitt gave a shout out to his costar Leonardo DiCaprio, joking that “he would have shared the raft” with the “Titanic” star. He also made a rare comment by poking fun at his dating life.

“I wanted to bring my mom but I couldn’t because any woman I stand next to, they say I’m dating,” he said. “And that would just be awkward.” The camera then panned to Aniston, who chuckled at his funny remark.

Naturally, the internet latched unto it.

"I wanted to bring my mom, but I couldn't, because anyone I stand next to they say I'm dating. It'd just be awkward…" – Brad Pitt#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/PtWWm6HutT

— Lights, Camera, Barstool (@LightsCameraPod) January 6, 2020

YES THE GOLDEN MOMENT! ❤❤❤❤#JenniferAniston#BradPitt

— MadonnaFansPeru (@madonnafansperu) January 6, 2020

During his red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight, the topic of conversation also touched the 50-year-old actress. “I’ll run into Jen, she’s a good friend,” he quipped. “The second most important reunion of her year? I understand,” Pitt added, referring to reports that the cast of “Friends” are in talks with HBO Max to do a reunion special.


Hype’s Movie Review: “Pitch Perfect 2” Is An Insincere Musical Comedy

Back in 2012, the original “Pitch Perfect” was the kind of unpretentious and a different musical comedy that had everyone impressed with a squad of talented, beautiful female casting with a hint of dirty jokes.

If you’ve watch the first “Pitch Perfect”, I’m truly sorry to inform you that “Pitch Perfect 2” was a little draggy. The movie was pretty much filled with overstuffed scenes with sub-plots, and had neglected scenes that goes along with the main plot which I will further elaborate on later.

Back then, I was a die-hard “High School Musical” fan, followed by “Glee” because I was obsessed with musical movies and drama series ( still am now). So when the “Pitch Perfect 2” trailer started with Bellas singing “Cups”, I was one of the audiences that fell for the hype and was convinced that this movie will be a good one. I went into the cinema with high hopes, but ended up yawning in between, exiting the venue with disappointment.

Directed by Elizabeth Banks, “Pitch Perfect 2” continues their journey as Barden Bellas, a group of competitive and 3 times defending US a cappella champions from the fictional Barden University, performing for President, Barack Obama’s big birthday bash at the Kennedy Centre. Well, unforeseen accidents do happen, so on comes Fat Amy (played by Rebel Wilson) who has a wardrobe malfunction putting the entire team to disgrace. The unfortunate event lead to sponsors pulling out from a cappella events and the authority had no choice but to suspend the Bellas from all activities.

Now, the Bellas have a shot at redemption to gain what they had lost at an upcoming international competition but they must first rediscover both team harmony and their sounds to defeat the fearsome German group “Das Sound Machine” (DSM). With a new member joining them, a legacy, will the team succeed in what they desire?

I assumed that they were going to work their butts off to win the championship but sadly, the sequel was focusing too much on Beca (played by Anna Kendrick) interning in a record label company trying to establish herself as a music producer. First, it was Snoop Dogg trying to compose a Christmas album and then out of the blue comes Emily (played by Hailee Steinfeld) collaborating with Beca to produce music.

Here’s the question: Is this a “Pitch Perfect 2” movie, or a movie about “Beca, the intern”?

The movie was not given the time it deserves, the scenes are imbalanced. I was uncertain about the idea of Beca being intimidated by the Germans, Bellas was part of the 3-time national champion group yet she stutters when confronting the DSM leader. Is the director trying to portray that Beca is a timid leader or hinting to the audience that the Bellas are leaving without the championship?

Apart from the negative gripe, there is no doubt that plenty of laughs and jokes were provided especially from the commentator (played by John Michael Higgins) and Fat Amy with her overreacted expressions and gestures.

There’s one winner though, and that’s Amy. They shone the limelight on a minor character despite of her notable size, the effort of giving her an arc and personality beyond the running joke, unlike the typical love story where majority main characters are able to experience the taste of love.

With Fat Amy’s relationship denial, I learned that courage is the key to everything you need in order to accomplish. On a side note, I thought the opening was rather interesting with Fat Amy doing stunts, presumably floating yoga to again, portraying that she could do anything, everything with her plus-sized body.

So while the movie is far from perfect, the songs are stuck in my head and got me humming the songs all day in the office. Especially the first 2 sentences, “When tomorrow comes, I’ll be on my own”.

Whether the “pitches” will be “aca-awesomess” in the upcoming “Pitch Perfect 3“, we will look forward to improvements for the threequel.

“Pitch Perfect 2” is slated to be released in Malaysian cinemas nationwide on 14th May.

For more information, log on to the movie’s official website and visit their Facebook page.

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Rakuten Ignites Online Shopping in M’sia

Rakuten Inc. (JASDAQ: 4755), Japan’s top e-commerce company that its Malaysian Internet shopping mall, “Rakuten Online Shopping” is set to launch on 1st November 2012 (Thursday) at 09:00 Malaysia Standard Time. Hang on, that’s right now!

With over 11,000 goods from top local retailers available at launch and expanding daily, the service provides consumers in Malaysia with an entirely new online shopping experience that is entertaining and interactive.

Rakuten Online Shopping has recruited some of Malaysia’s top retailers to offer a diverse mix of product categories, including consumer electronics, computer and IT, healthcare, fashion apparels, jewellery and accessories. Customers can expect an exciting line-up from over 40 top retailers at launch, including:

..with more merchants and products being added each day.

Unlike existing shopping sites, Rakuten Online Shopping is a virtual mall populated with multiple stores that cater to various segments of interest. It employs Japan’s world famous customer service standards and innovative collaborations with reliable partners to deliver a trusted shopping environment that is efficient, hassle-free and secure.

Aside from the ability to shop anytime, customers are also treated with exciting promotions by the mall and individual merchants. It also features the award-winning “Rakuten Super Points” loyalty rewards programme that incentivise shoppers with points for all purchases that are redeemable as payment for future purchases.

For more information, visit their website or hit up their Facebook page.


Be Discovered For “Asia’s Got Talent” At The Malaysian Open Audition

The chance is here for anyone with any talent to audition to compete in “Asia’s Got Talent”!

Soon to be the biggest talent competition in the world, “Asia’s Got Talent” will open its doors for individual and group acts of all ages to showcase their amazing skills on Sunday, 28 September 2014 from 9am – 7pm at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus (Jalan Taylor’s, Subang Jaya, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia). Anyone who wishes to share their talent with the world is welcome to walk in and audition.

For those unable to make the open audition in Malaysia, additional events are scheduled in Singapore and Manila, the Philippines. Budding stars can also hit up this link for more details or to audition online.

“Asia’s Got Talent” is co-owned by FremantleMedia and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and will premiere on AXN in early 2015 across 20 territories in Asia, including South Korea, Hong Kong and the Republic of China. Earlier this year, “Got Talent” set the Guinness World Record as the world’s ‘Most Successful Reality TV Format’ with 58 productions across Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle-East. “Asia’s Got Talent” now marks the 63rd version of this international ratings phenomenon.


Watch Girls’ Generation Dance To “Holiday” In New MV Teaser

Following the reveal of Sunny’s individual concept photos, SM Entertainment has finally dropped the MV teaser for Girls’ Generation’s “Holiday”. Featuring the members in cute and colourful outfits, the clip shows the girls dancing happily against a sunset backdrop.

According to their label, Girls’ Generation (소녀시대) will promote double title tracks – “Holiday” and “All Night” – for their long-awaited comeback. The 10th anniversary studio album, titled “Holiday Night”, marks the group’s first release since “Lion Heart” in 2015.

Upon seeing the video teaser, SONEs (as Girls’ Generation’s fans are affectionately known) expressed their excitement on social media. “The best gift I’ve ever had,” commented Facebook user Oudom. Meanwhile, netizen Fern wrote, “The real queens of K-pop are back!”

Girls’ Generation made their debut in 2007 with “Into The New World”. The group is currently made up of 8 members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, YoonA, and Seohyun.

Slated for a digital release on 4th August, “Holiday Night” consists of 10 tracks including “Sweet Talk”, “Only You”, “Light Up To Sky”, “Love Is Bitter”, as well as “Girls Are Back”. The physical album will be released on 7th August.

For more info, hit up Girls’ Generation’s Facebook page.

Source: Girls’ Generation’s Facebook page.

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#ShowLuo: Mandopop Singer To Put On A Show In Singapore This August

Put your hands up if you’re a Show Luo fan!

The Mandopop artiste will be meeting Southeast Asia fans again, as he’ll be holding a concert in Singapore this August. The show is part of his “Crazy World (疯狂世界)” world tour.

Show was just in the country in March for the Malaysian leg of his tour, but ardent fans of the performer can always go over to our neighbouring country to catch him in action. According to Channel NewsAsia, the singer will perform around 40 songs during the entire concert. He’ll be covering songs from his debut album “Show Time” up to his latest album “Reality Show”.

The 37-year-old singer first rose to fame as a member of Four Heavenly Kings but in 1998, the group disbanded after 2 members enlisted into the military. In 2003, he launched his solo career with his first album, which went on to sell over 80,000 copies.

He became notable for his amazing dance skills and witty hosting abilities in “100% Entertainment”. To date, he has released 12 studio albums including “Hypnosis Show” (2005), “Show Your Dance” (2007), “9ood Show” (2012), and “Reality Show?” (2015).

For more info, visit VizPro’s official website and Facebook page.


#MBLAQ: Individual Teaser Images For Group’s #Mirror Comeback Revealed

Now 3-member group MBLAQ has officially started to tease fans for their comeback!

On 28th May, the group released a series of individual image teasers to confirm their upcoming release. As most of you might already know, this comeback will mark their first official release as MBLAQ sans former members Lee Joon and Thunder (now known as Park Sang Hyun).

As indicated in the tweets, they’ll be coming back with “Mirror” and the photo series includes Mir, G.O, and Seung Ho in a neutral, colourless setting. Each member bore blank and pensive expressions, and come off blurred as if in mid-action.

[#MBLAQ] 8th Mini Album 'MIRROR' Comeback Image #미르 #거울 pic.twitter.com/WIuENIG2T7

— jtunecamp (@JTune_official) May 27, 2015

[#MBLAQ] 8th Mini Album 'MIRROR' Comeback Image #지오 #거울 pic.twitter.com/VVZYnfvFXZ

[#MBLAQ] 8th Mini Album 'MIRROR' Comeback Image #승호 #거울 pic.twitter.com/FCtM2ormoo

The group is expected to make a comeback in June. It was also reported that one of the songs is self-composed by G.O and that Mir also participated in writing the lyrics for their upcoming album.

So much suspense! We can’t wait to see what the MBLAQ boys will have to offer :D


Hype’s Now Playing: Eminem – Phenomenal

Eminem has released the action-packed, death-defying new video for “Phenomenal,” the first single off his executive produced “Southpaw” soundtrack. While the movie focuses on a down-and-out boxer, the rapper instead looks into superhero movies such as “Avengers” and “Lucy” for inspiration to his seven-minute, explosion-filled music video, which stars the Eminem as a super-powerful version of himself.

In the video, the “Rap God” finds himself waking up mid-operation on a hospital bed with no memory as to why he’s there. After yanking out his IVs, a doctor confronts him but is easily dispatched, quickly making Eminem aware of his newfound powers. The rapper then fights his way out of the hospital and goes running out into the city streets, where he is automatically recognised by fans while fending off assailants.

Midway through the 7 minute and 16 second long video, Eminem meets his foe: A rickshaw-riding nemesis played by a cynical John Malkovich. After turning down the villain’s invitation to join forces, Eminem is once again forced to go on the run, where he survives an eye-popping, spine-chilling motorcycle crash presented in a very Matrix-esque slow motion.

Along the way, the rapper takes down some baddies using a large fish as a weapon and commandeers various vehicles including a helicopter. Of course, he still manages to make it to his 10pm appointment with his mentor Dr. Dre. The video which was filmed in Los Angeles, premiered on Apple Music, and iPhones and Apple Watches are spotted frequently throughout the video.

The “Southpaw” soundtrack arrives July 24th. In addition to “Phenomenal,” the album will also feature one more new song: “Kings Never Die”, a collaboration with Gwen Stefani.

“Southpaw” is slated for release on 6th August 2015 in Malaysia. For more information, visit the movie’s official Facebook page.

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

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Is Pregnant!

Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant and expecting her first child with actor Brian Hallisay, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm. “We’re so thrilled and happy to start a family”, the “Client List” costars tell Us in a statement. A source says Hewitt is about three months along.

The couple began dating 15 months ago after reconnecting on the set of their hit Lifetime show; they previously appeared on the short-lived NBC series Love Bites. Hewitt was previously engaged to Scottish actor Ross McCall, whom she began dating in 2005. They called it quits in late 2008 and Hewitt went on to date her “Ghost Whisperer” costar Jamie Kennedy from 2009 to 2010.

The 34-year-old actress has long been vocal about her desire to get married and start a family. She told Us Weekly in 2010, “I would love to to have babies. . . one day. I’m obsessed with babies!”.


#RedBullMY: Taking Doodle To The Next Level!

You couldn’t ask for a better Sunday with clear skies, music, friends and a gallery of 30 top Doodle Arts from 10 universities in KL – especially for Syed Wasifuddin Hyder whose doodle was selected as the 2014 Red Bull Doodle Art champion last week. With over 750 Doodle Art entries submitted for the first ever Red Bull Doodle Art competition here in Malaysia – it sure proved to be a tough call honing in on a winner.

“It’s all about the identity of the piece and the originality and freedom that can be seen in the strokes. Doodle Art is all about bringing to life that fragment of imagination you are in at that exact moment. He had this unique statements in his piece and we look forward to seeing what he’s going to bring at the World Finals!” said judge “Fritilldea”, a renowned Malaysian artist.

Red Bull Doodle Art is a chance to share doodling skills with the world. And one, just one doodler from each participating country will score a trip to Cape Town, the 2014 World Design Capital. The winning artwork from each country will be on display in the Global Design Gallery. At the show, one international winner will be crowned and given an exclusive Red Bull design internship.

Hyder, Malaysia’s very own, will be representing Malaysia in Cape Town, South Africa – the design capital this 2014, as the first Malaysian to showcase Doodle Art creativity on an international platform.

Coming in as the second runner up – Lau Wai Hong and first runner up Muhamad Hanafi Ghazali also displayed spontaneity and a unique trail of their imagination in their piece.

To view more pictures from the competition, check out the gallery below:

For more information, visit Red Bull Malaysia’s Facebook page.


Jump On The BlackBerry Interstate Tour Bandwagon!

BlackBerry brings the party to you this June via the “BlackBerry Interstate Tour“, happening from 1st June to 5th July 2012! As part of the overall “Stop Missing Out!” campaign in Malaysia, fans and customers can look forward to exclusive party invitations in major cities such as Penang, Kuching, Johor Bahru, and Kuala Lumpur.

Ah! Does it or does it not sound like a party that you BlackBerry fans want to be at?

To snag yourself an invitation, simply log on to the BlackBerry Malaysia’s Facebook fan page or follow its Twitter account (@BlackBerryMY) and follow through a few simple steps. Fans and customers can also look forward to winning some cool prizes such as the new BlackBerry Curve at all the locations.

The BlackBerry Interstate Tour begins on the 1st June in sunny island Penang at Slippery Senoritas (passes also available here on-site on 31st May) followed by Kuching at Terminal 1 on the 15th June. The party continues in Johor Bahru at Club Cabana on 22nd June before coming back to the capital for a grand finale at Zouk KL on 5th July 2012.

For more information, log on to their website. Don’t forget to hashtag #StopMissingOut and #CrashTheParty if you’re going to tweet to @BlackBerryMY!


#BloodRunner2015: The First-Ever Werewolf-Themed Urban Obstacle Night Race

Local experiential agency, Sw1tch Strategies Sdn Bhd has launched BloodRunner, the first-ever werewolf-themed urban obstacle night race and is planning to take it on the global stage. Given that this going to be the first werewolf-themed urban obstacle race, BloodRunner 2015 will feature a theatrical element throughout the 10k route to excite and motivate runners by turning Putrajaya into an urban obstacle course.

Making things even more fun, BloodRunner 2015 is set to flag off 5,000 participants when the full moon is at its brightest into an exciting and thrilling series of obstacles.

“BloodRunner 2015 is the brainchild of a vision shared among industry friends and colleagues to showcase Malaysian ingenuity and our ability to create an event of international calibre,” said Hemanth Jayaraman, Director of Sw1tch Strategies Sdn Bhd, organisers of the race. “We want to not only raise the bar for organisers within the country, but also showcase just how much our country has to offer.”

There will also be a festival ground to host supporting friends and family for the runners, as well as the surrounding community, making it an event that caters to everyone and anyone. The festival will feature up-and-coming talents and some of the best food trucks in the Klang Valley.

Supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the organisers of BloodRunner intends to continue building the brand in hopes of taking the concept to the regional market, and eventually, turning it into a franchise of its own. BloodRunner aims to become an internationally-renowned Malaysian asset that can be adapted for other countries.

Personally, we can’t wait to partake in BloodRunner because it sure sounds like heaps of fun! Event and registration details are as follows:

Fees: Early bird – RM98, First Release – RM118, Second Release – RM138.

Registration opens on April 15th with only 5,000 slots available..

For more information, please visit the official website: or BloodRunner’s social media pages: Facebook and Instagram

We’ll leave you today with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” simply because it fits. Arrhhwoo!!

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Instagram Photos You Can Wear

..a location-based photo booth especially made for fanatics to print out their favourite Instagram pictures.

..a service to help you pick Instagram photos you can use to make your very own personalized iPhone case.

And it looks like the Instagram fad ain’t going anywhere below the trend charts anytime soon yet because now, we have Instasparkle!

A maker of wearable picture frames, the company allows “Instagrammers” to turn their photographs into wearable jewelry. Or turn their beloved’s favourite Instagram pictures into awesome gifts – you know, just suggesting.

Instasparkle makes necklaces, brooches, and rings that hold tiny prints, allowing you or the wearer to show off awesome shots! The frame are made of lightweight wood and each one has a unique grain pattern due to the fact that it’s assembled, stained, and sealed by hand.

Awesome gift to self or lucky receiver, no?

For more details, visit their official website.