M1LDL1FE: 5 Lyrics That Accurately Reflect Our Feelings About 2020 So Far

With everything that has happened in the first half of this year, it’s safe to say that 2020 has been one heck of an emotional roller-coaster. In these times, it’s only natural that we’d look for songs that help us feel heard.

Thankfully, Singaporean indie-pop band M1LDL1FE has had us covered since day one. Here are 5 M1LDL1FE lyrics that accurately reflect our feelings over the past six months:

“It’s funny how, it’s funny how you forget
The little things that find their way into your bones”

As the world began battling Covid-19, we’ve had to adjust to several changes to our daily routine – wearing masks and waking up to news about the coronavirus, among others. Many have realised how we’ve taken simple things like seeing other people smile and travelling interstate for granted. At the same time, every cloud has a silver lining: despite the many disruptions posed to us for the time that businesses were shut, air quality has likely improved.

“Bodies grow cold when we’re alone
Looking for warmth in the blue glow”

Needless to say, we were deprived of physical connection with our loved ones while we were stuck at home. To make up for this lack, we’ve become much more adept at using technology to interact with family and friends. It’s amazing how we humans have adapted and innovated in these drastic times.

“Take away my heart to see an ocean deep inside of me
Tear apart my head and feel infinity consuming me”

Unfortunately, many of us were unable to do the activities that defined us as we normally would. For some of us, it was tough and we felt like we were drowning in our own misery; for others, being stripped of our normalcy allowed us to explore new interests and improve ourselves.

Ultimately, our differences in perspective have defined how we’ve spent the past few months, and will continue to determine how we’ll move forward in the post-Covid world.

“We’ll sail out of Neptune’s Eye
Wait out the storm
It won’t be long
Sure we’ll make it out alive”

With the slew of uncertainties and turbulence accompanying Covid-19 and major political shifts, it’s natural for us to have felt hopeless. However, as M1LDL1FE reminds us, we’ll make it out fine – we just need a little faith.

“I’ve got time but the truth is
I’m not ready for outside”

Ironically, some of us would have gotten used to the new normal, and it’s been tough re-adjusting to what life was like just a few months ago. But as the song continues, we’re encouraged to look at things in a new way:

“We’ll go one way
Or to and fro
It’s all it takes
To let go”

As long as we keep moving, as long as we don’t stay stuck in the past, things will improve slowly but steadily. Let’s make the best of the rest of 2020!

Stream M1LDL1FE’s latest single “Small Lanes” here.

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#KARD: Why We Think K.A.R.D Should Be On Your K-Pop Radar In 2017

DSP Media’s K.A.R.D (카드, or stylised as K♠RD) dropped their first pre-debut single titled “Oh NaNa” on 13th December 2016. Surprisingly, the track has been gaining a lot of attention from both Korean and international fans! With more than 2.1 million views on YouTube, that’s pretty good for a rookie group who isn’t from the industry’s “Big 3” (YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment).

The co-ed idol group is made up of 2 male and 2 female members – J.seph (제이셉), B.M (매튜김, aka Matthew Kim), Jeon Somin (전소민), and former FNC Entertainment trainee Jeon Jiwoo (전지우). To increase fans’ interest for “Oh NaNa”, KARA’s Heo Young Ji was featured as the group’s hidden member.

In recent years, many companies debuted co-ed idol groups but unfortunately, none were as successful as single-sex idol groups e.g. BIGBANG, Girls’ Generation, and GOT7. While mixed-gender non-idol groups such as Roo’ra (1994), Koyote (1998), and Clazziquai (2001) were able to achieve mainstream success in the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s, idol groups who made their debut in the 2010s didn’t last long. For example, F1RST (2010), Co-Ed School (2010), Clover (2011), and even SM Entertainment’s Play The Siren (2015).

According to SBS PopAsia, some of the reasons why co-ed idol groups aren’t favourable among K-Pop fans include lack of fan appeal, weak concepts, and poor marketing. But if done right, K.A.R.D could actually be the industry’s game changer.

First things first, K.A.R.D has yet to make their official debut. The quartet will be dropping 2 more pre-debut singles and like their first track, each release will feature a hidden member. So it’s evident that DSP is going all out in the marketing department for the success of their first ever co-ed idol group, despite having gone through a couple of failures in the past, including Shyne (2004-2007), A’st1 (2008-2009), and Puretty (2012-2014).

In terms of concept and appearance, K.A.R.D has the whole package. Young, good looking, badass, and sexy, the group definitely possesses enough crush element to attract any K-Pop fan. The music video doesn’t have a lot of fancy props and over-the-top settings but it displays the members’ charisma, great chemistry, and more importantly, group identity (something co-ed groups often struggle with). Each member has a card type (or card name) that represents a letter in the group’s name – B.M is King (K), J.seph is Ace (A), Jiwoo’s is Colour JokeR (R), Somin is Black JokeR (R), while Young Ji takes on HidDen (D).

As one of the few K-Pop co-ed groups, the members of K.A.R.D are nothing short of talent. Not only are they skilled in singing and dancing, they are also gifted songwriters. Bet you didn’t know that “Oh NaNa”, which was produced by hip hop artiste Nassun, is written by members B.M and J.Seph. It was said that Jiwoo and Somin will be partaking in the writing process for the 2 upcoming project singles as well.

Some of the members have already gained a huge following due to their public appearances prior to the formation of K.A.R.D. Korean-American member B.M competed in SBS’ “Survival Audition K-Pop Star” (K팝 스타) and was featured in Goo Hara’s “La La La” while J.Seph starred in the music video for KARA’s “Mama Mia” (맘마미아). Besides that, Somin was placed 2nd in DSP’s trainee reality show “KARA Project” and is a former member of idol girl groups Puretty and April. She also appeared in Epik High’s “Born Hater”.

K.A.R.D also gives out a strong sibling vibe instead of looking like 2 pairs of couples in a group. This helps to (temporarily) prevent any rumours or scandals involving the members dating each other because dating among K-Pop artistes can be very risky. It could break or make one’s career e.g. Seolhyun and Zico; Taeyang and Min Hyorin.

Let’s face it, K-Pop fans. We live (and thrive) for fan service from our favourite idols – be it a cheeky selca (Korean slang for selfie) on SNS (social network service) or a simple handshake during a fan meeting. Fans would be delighted to know that each K.A.R.D member has their own Instagram accounts that are frequently updated with personal photos and practice videos. In addition, we heard that the members are extremely friendly and generous when it comes to interactions with fans. For now, at least.

What do you think of K.A.R.D? Do you think they have what it takes to survive in the cold, cold world of K-Pop? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below :)

For more information, hit up K.A.R.D’s Facebook page.


#Zoolander2: Penelope Cruz To Star Alongside Ben Stiller

As if the first “Zoolander” film wasn’t offensive enough to be banned by Malaysia government, a sequel to the film is currently under development with Ben Stiller returning to direct and star in the film! Yup, Derek the most wanted supermodel is really, really, really, ridiculously returning to the big screen.

And it seems like there’s going to be another epic “walk-off” challenge as “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” star Penelope Cruz has signed on to star alongside Stiller!

First released in 2001, Ben Stiller’s “Zoolander” is a cult comedy film that has received mainly positive reviews from the movie critics. As the film revolves around a male model becoming a pawn in a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the film was never shown in Malaysian cinemas.

But that didn’t stop Ben Stiller from making the second “Zoolander” film as he previously confirmed that the script for the sequel was in the works back in 2010. The title of the film hasn’t been announced yet but Ben Stiller’s co-star Owen Wilson stated in an episode of “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” that the film will most likely named, “Twolander”. Stiller has yet to respond to Wilson’s comment about the title but he told the Empire Online a little bit more about the plot:

It’s ten years later and most of it is set in Europe… it’s basically Derek and Hansel… though the last movie ended on a happy note a lot of things have happened in the meantime. Their lives have changed and they’re not really relevant anymore. It’s a new world for them. Will Ferrell is written into the script and he’s expressed interest in doing it. I think Mugatu is an integral part of the Zoolander story, so yes, he features in a big way.

Since the plot revolves around Stiller’s and Wilson’s character with Will Ferrel’s Mugata being the integral part of the sequel, Will Ferrel and Owen Wilson will most likely reprise their respective roles

According to Deadline, Penelope Cruz has signed on to star in the film for an unspecified role. There are no details about her unspecified role yet but it was confirmed that “Iron Man 2″ writer Justin Theroux has written the script of the sequel together with director Ben Stiller. The sequel will be Stiller‘s directorial follow-up to ” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty“.

What do you think of the casting news? Are you excited about the sequel? Let us know in the comments box below!

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Hype Eats: Mouth-Watering Desserts To Try In The Klang Valley This Week (21st – 27th November)

The end of November is nearing and after the stress and anticipation of the general election last week, we could use a little something to quench our thirsts and fill our stomachs. Whether it’s celebratory or not, there’s nothing wrong to treat yourself to a nice meal every now and then.

For this week’s Hype Eats, we’re listing down tasty new promos, dishes, and even comebacks! Spoiler alert, half of these are desserts so we hope you have a sweet tooth cause here are the refreshing treats to help you unwind.

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Time: 8:30am – 10pm (Weekdays), 9am – 10pm (Weekends)

Who would say no to a nice cup of coffee? Whether your preferences are hot or iced, you can never go wrong with any caffeinated drinks to boost up your day! HWC Coffee just opened up its new outlet at the Gardens Mall so make you discover the experience of a high-rated specialty coffee!

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Ho Ho Ho! Looks like Christmas is definitely coming early this year! Starbucks never disappoints when it comes to mouth-watering desserts. Head on over to your nearest Starbucks outlet and try out their new Croissant Cubes to ‘Brighten Your Holiday’ as they say.

This comes after Starbucks recently collab with a popular homegrown hijabi fashion brand for a limited-edition designer merchandise collection that includes scarves designed with Starbucks appeal, a foldable tote bag, a thermos, cold cup, tumbler and an exclusive Starbucks card. The unique designs come with the brand’s signature purple colour that resonates well with the stylish go-getters and purveyors of an active lifestyle.

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Location: Gula Creamery KL East Mall, KL

We’re not gonna lie, just looking through Gula Creamery’s Instagram account made us drool. Their desserts look like they could cure depression (an exaggeration of course but you get what we mean). The sight of ice-cream and waffles is surely to brighten anyone’s mood so if you’re having a bad day or week, how about head on over to cheer yourself up?

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Location: 30, Jalan SS 20/10, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Speaking of waffles, you can never have too many! In collaboration with Wild Yeast Bakery, the ice cream shop and bakery are introducing their new dish, Sourdough Waffle which is said to be fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside!

Cheese lovers, you’re gonna love this. Tealive is bringing you 2 types of Mac & Cheese dishes for you to excite your tastebuds! Try out the new Meletop Aussie Beef Mac & Cheese or the Tom Yam Prawn Mac & Cheese. Both are served hot, cheezy, and irresistibly delicious, pair it perfectly with a drink of your choice!

Location: Level 37, Madison Block Of Regalia Serviced Apartments, KL.

Want to feel like you’ve travelled abroad to enjoy a nice, romantic meal with your significant other? You don’t even have to go that far! The perfect location would be Fly Me To Cafe right here in KL! Enjoy the breath-taking view of the city while you dine in but make sure you make reservations!

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Henry Golding Is The First Malaysian To Appear On The Ellen Show

Malaysian actor Henry Golding has the honour of becoming one of the guests at “The Ellen Show” alongside Contance Wu.

The two Asian actors were invited to the show to promote their latest all-Asian cast Hollywood movie, “Crazy Rich Asians”, based on Kevin Kwan’s novel of the same name.

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During the show, Ellen showed several half-naked photos of Henry Golding as she needed to show her fans “his body of work” so that they can get to know him better – nicely played, Ellen!

Ellen seems quite impressed by the fact that “Crazy Rich Asians” is Golding’s first movie, to which Wu added, “He is such a natural. Because he’s just oozing charm. You just fall in love with him the second you see him on screen.”

When asked where he is originally from, Golding replied, “So I’m Iban. I’m half Malaysian, half British. My mother’s from East Malaysia, Sarawak.”

Wooh! So proud to have another Malaysian representative in Hollywood! Check out the full video as well as the official trailer for “Crazy Rich Asians”!


Exclusive Warner Choons On YouTube

You know, sometimes when you’re stuck in the office, there’s no better place to snag yourself some “brain juice” (read: some good music) via live streaming. As a matter of fact, many of us have willingly fallen “victim” to spending way too much time on YouTube.

It’s about to get a bit more serious this time around because Warner Music Group (WMG) recently unveiled an original YouTube Channel to be available online for all you music lovers.

“The Warner Sound” was launched in conjunction with livestream of SXSW® gigs from T.I., B.o.B, Dr.John, Ed Sheeran, Gary Clark, Jr., Kimbra, Theophilus London and many others. Its sole purpose is to offer access, sneak peeks, and exclusive shows featuring your favourite talents.

What? Can’t attend that Gym Class Heroes concert in Baltimore? Wish you could catch Regina Spektor live? You know who’s got it!

Built around exclusive access to superstars, celebrities and breaking talent, “The Warner Sound” YouTube channel will offer an eclectic mix of specially-produced programs, all with music at their core. The digital destination will embrace a broad spectrum of genres and formats, from artist interviews, back-stage documentaries and live events to animated series, scripted comedy and experimental concepts that take advantage of YouTube’s unique technology. Select programs will give fans the chance to decide the direction of the action, interact with artists or offer feedback. Accessible world-wide, “The Warner Sound” will also feature rare films from Warner Music’s vaults as well as material from artist channels.

Oh my, the possibilities are endless! Missed T.I.‘s performance at SXSW 2012? Here you go:

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When asked, Chairmain & CEO of Warner Music Group, Lyor Cohen said, “The Warner Sound will be a unique opportunity for artists to further their creativity, excite their fans and diversify their careers. Collaborating with an array of talent from across our labels, we will produce highly original music programming and digital entertainment. Our channel will be home to a wide variety of must-see, exclusive shows, made by people who love music, for people who love music.”

We can’t agree more. So, want a bite of the wide variety of exclusive shows? Head on over to The Warner Sound’s YouTube channel pronto!

Psst. Can’t help but wonder though (since YouTube Malaysia has been launched) whether such an opportunity for a “The Warner Sound Malaysia” will arise anytime soon for our local acts. Just saying, just saying!

For more information, visit Warner Music Group’s official website.

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(UPDATE) #WheresRey: Fans Flip Out Because Rey Is Missing From The “Star Wars” Monopoly Set

In the latest edition of Hasbro’s popular Monopoly board game, featuring the recently released “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” film, one of the lead characters has apparently been “forgotten”.

Fans have taken note that while there are Finn, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, and even Darth Vader tokens, Rey is absent from the lot.

“Star Wars” followers then went on to complain about Hasbro’s decision to include Darth Vader, who is not featured in “The Force Awakens” whereas Rey (played by Daisy Ridley) is a central character in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. These fans have even taken to Twitter to express their utter disbelief under the #WheresRey hashtag.

We’ll tell you one thing – these people (from every single “walk of life” that you can ever fathom”) mean business.

Rey isn't the main female character in #StarWarsTheForceAwakens; she's the main character. #WheresRey

— Account Is On Ice (@ldshield) December 28, 2015

#StarWars monopoly game is now available for sale – but #WheresRey @AmazonUK @Hasbro ? @HasbroNews pic.twitter.com/nBUcHX9Zls

— Let Toys Be Toys (@LetToysBeToys) January 3, 2016

Re: #WheresRey. It's not just that little girls need to see that girls can be heroes, it's also that little boys need that message, too.

— Derek Bruff (@derekbruff) January 5, 2016

#WheresRey ??!! She was the best character in the whole damn movie!!!

— Josh Newham (@WorthwhileJones) December 28, 2015

Speaking to EW, Hasbro explained that the reason they couldn’t include Rey in the game was because of potential spoilers.

“The Star Wars Monopoly game was released in September, months before the movie’s release,” the company’s statement read. “Rey was not included to avoid revealing a key plot line that she takes on Kylo Ren and joins the Rebel Alliance.”

Still, fans were not biting, arguing that Rey is the main character and damn well deserves a spot in the game.

Heck, we agree! Girl power and all that, you know? Besides, not that we have anything against BB-8 because we think he’s absolutely adorable, but..where’s Rey?

As such, Hasbro has taken to their Twitter account to say that it loved the “passion for Rey,” and would be including her in the box later this year.

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It is not known when she will be added or if she’ll be replacing any of the existing tokens already included in the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Monopoly edition but phew, joy to the world!

At this year’s annual Toy Fair in New York City, Hasbro showed off a new piece for its next versions of “Monopoly: Star Wars”. Yes, the company has finally made good on its promise following the criticism it faced when fans found that the Rey figure was missing from the “Star Wars” board game.

Hasbro plans to start shipping the new versions of “Monopoly: Star Wars” before the year ends. Take our money!

Sources: The Guardian, EW, The Verge (1), Polygon, Hasbro’s Twitter, The Verge (2).

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#NAI2015: Annual Nando’s Art Initiative Crowns Its New Creative Champions

Nando’s hunts more than just chickens, they hunt for talented artists too.

After a great journey of 3 months searching for young and fresh talents in the art realm, the Nando’s Art Initiative 2015 finally made its final stroke as Nando’s announced the winner of the art contestants for all 3 categories – Fine Art, Digital Art, and Graffiti Art.

The annual competition marked its 8th year and this year’s theme “Your Art, Your Story” saw some of the most imaginative minds intensify their A-game to produce mind-blowing artworks that can possibly change the landscape of local art scene.

For 8 years, Nando’s endless support towards Malaysia’s art scene remains to be one of the most known elements in creating the best platform for these young and talented emerging artists. Nando’s commitment to build a better local art scene displayed by the establishment of this annual art competition and each year, with numbers increasing of participants, Nando’s marks yet another significant ground-breaking achievement.

The launch of LOT123 in January also ascends Nando’s promise to create a better local art community.

This year, the amount of submissions have doubled up as compared to last year with total of 964 submissions. Great participation from youngsters across the country contributed to the 534 fine art, 376 digital art, and 54 graffiti submission also prove that young talents continue to develop and toughen the local art sense.

Mac Chung Lynn, Group CEO Nando’s Chickenland (Malaysia and Singapore) said in a statement:

Nando’s Malaysia once again is very proud to have been able to provide a creative platform for young emerging artists who, each year never fail to amaze us with their creativity, passion, and artistic skills. The competition’s standards continues to rise each year and Nando’s Art Initiative 2015 is without a doubt the most challenging and inspiring at the same time for us.

We believe that art is not something we can create blindly, it is something one must feel and embody in order to render real inspiration. “Your Art, Your Story” was definitely the best choice for this year’s theme and it has been proven today by these young talents who have poured their heart and soul their creations. Self-exploration is the kind of experience that we would like the participant to have when they joined this competition.

Hug Yin Wan from DASEIN Academy of Art from the fine art category emerged the grand prize winner with his masterpiece titled “Relationship” while Tan Yong Lin from Multimedia University came forth as the grand prize winner in the Digital Art sphere with the blooming gem entitled “Irreversible”.

Meanwhile, 10 finalists battled it out for the graffiti category in Avenue K last month, in which 4 selected finalist were qualified to proceed to the grand finale. With an impressive piece of art titled “I Need More”, Mohd Zulfadli bin Ahmad Nawawi definitely deserves the Nando’s Art Initiative 2015 grand prize.

Because we received such great response for the graffiti category, this year we brought a little surprise element in graffiti art in which to crown the winners of this year’s competition, Nando’s held an energetic live Graffiti Jam in order to better evaluate the artistic skill required to produce each individual’s masterpiece. The event was successfully held at Avenue K on the 22nd April 2015.

This year’s competition also saw a diverse and distinguished panel of judges consist of Izan Tahir, Founding Member of the Alternative Printing Group, Goblock; Marvin chan, a self-taught artist with full of experience in the art scene both locally and internationally; Hirzaq Haris, former grand prize winner of the Nando’s Art Competition and now a household name among young artists; Nini Ramlan, Head of Content Innovation at Primeworks Studio, painter and illustrator; Kenji Chai, a familiar figure in the graffiti art scene artist and last but least, Mac Chung Lynn, Group CEO Nando’s Chickenland (Malaysia and Singapore).

Syed Nabil Syed Nahar of NN Gallery has also been an active player in the competition; taking on the role of Nando’s Art Initiative Chief Advisor.

With the amazing numbers of responses received nationwide, Nando’s Art Initiative 2015 will host an art exhibition for the impressive art pieces to be displayed.

The exhibition will be held in 2 phases:

Art collectors who are keen to have the inspirational art piece(s) of that ingenuity through an open silent auction with RM500 starting bid.

Without further ado, here’s the list of Nando’s Art Initiative 2015’s winners:

All works were judged based on originality and creativity, the story- concept and idea, quality of design and composition, use of medium and artistic finish and lastly, overall impression.

More photos of the art pieces can be seen below:

For more information on Nando’s Art Initiative, log on to its official website or follow Nando’s Malaysia on Facebook and Twitter.

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Mizz Nina’s Hype “Takeover”

She once said that her music-hungry soul and love for an infectious beat is all thanks to her musical influences such as Run DMC, Lauryn Hill, and Talib Kweli. And with these inspirations, she thought Malaysia how to groove again when she went from Teh Tarik Crew’s (TTC) hip hop MC to becoming the country’s only electro pop princess.

Diving headfirst into the world of music and entertainment from the tender age of eight, singer-songwriter Mizz Nina has gone from underground hip hop gigs and college shows, to TTC in 1999, to bagging two AIM nominations for TTC’s full length album, a radio show of her own, and as of recent, a solo career.

And just a few days ago, we met up with Mizz Nina before her first ever MTV World Stage 2012 performance (where she shared the stage with Justin Bieber, KARA, and Jay Park):

Congratulations on the MTV milestone, Mizz Nina! How did you prepare for your first ever MTV World Stage 2012 performance?

“Thanks! I actually bought myself a treadmill at home prior to the event so that I can work out and prep myself for the stage. Part of the preparation is running and singing at the same time. But I can’t run and sing at the gym! It’d be an invasion of privacy. And the day before the event, I had to redo my pants because there was a tear. Yeah! Coupled with dress rehearsals and making sure that my mic is all good..so there were a lot of last minute adjustments for the show.”

So you went from TTC to releasing your solo albums, what else are you working on currently?

“I just launched my Takeover album in May, and after Hari Raya I plan to do a tour in Malaysia – East Coast and West Coast. Then I’m heading out to different places to do shows such as Hong Kong, Melbourne, and a few other countries. At the same time, I might be releasing a new single and I’ll be shooting a few music videos. I’m like..wow, reminding myself of all the things I need to do, have to do! (laughs) It’s going to be a very busy year.”

What about other projects, collaborations, surprises..or Mizz Nina secrets?

“Next year, probably gathering new songs for my next album and ideas for my clothing line, Mizz Demeanour. I’m also thinking of doing a compilation like a mixtape CD. Ah! I cannot reveal yet about the upcoming collaborations! But it could be an Asian artiste – I’m not going to say much.”

MTV World Stage 2012 aside, we know this is the biggest milestone in your career. but are there any artistes in the world that you’d really, really like to someday share the stage with?

“To perform live with? I would love to perform live with Pitbull! I think he would be amazing for stage. He’s got style, his performances usually consists of a lot of energy, and his band is awesome. It would be great!”

Mizz Nina then ran off the rock Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon with a performance that was jam-packed with tunes both old and new that keep the crowd begging for more. Our thoughts on her first ever MTV World Stage gig? She did Malaysia proud!

For more information, visit Mizz Nina’s website and don’t forget to LIKE her Facebook page!


Ghost: 5 Things About The Female Villain In Ant-Man & The Wasp

Ghost has been billed as the main antagonist of “Ant-Man and The Wasp”. However, Marvel has been pretty tight-lipped about this character.

What is her real name? What was her life before? What are her motivations for turning to the dark side? Ghost has remained one of the most mysterious piece in this puzzle. We know that Hannah John-Kamen will be portraying this villain, but let’s delve more into the sequel’s supervillain.

Besides being the 2nd-ever female villain (after Cate Blanchett’s Hela) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ghost is also the first major villain to be played by a woman of colour. Director Peyton Reed explained why he decided to change the character’s gender from the comics. “The Ghost character could be male, female, anything, so it just seemed more interesting to us (to cast a woman),” he said.

“I think the kind of gender swapping from male to female is (amazing). You look at graphic novels. You can look at comic books that were written so long ago. And they’re like 50 years old or 40 years old. It’s nice to go, ‘This is the modern world.’ It’s again freeing to be able to take that character and go, ‘Yeah, that can be played by a male or female.’ And that’s definitely forward thinking,” John-Kamen explained.

In the “Iron Man” comics, Ghost was “an anarcho-engineer/hacker with a grudge against titans of industry and big corporations”. Since the filmmaker has taken the liberty to change things up, it’s been tricky for fans to look for clues. Kudos to the team for making Ghost’s costume totally gender-ambiguous and generally mysterious.

Unlike the first 2 villains this year – Killmonger in “Black Panther” and Thanos in “Avengers: Infinity War – Ghost will be a different, unique villain. From the trailer, we know that she stole some of Hank Pym’s technology and wants to destroy the world. At the same time, she also looks rather queasy in her suit, giving the impression that she doesn’t have full control of her powers yet.

“Ghost’s primary power is the ability to ‘phase,’ which allows Ghost to move through solid matter. She has all sorts of strange versions of that phasing power—it proves quite difficult for Ant-Man and Wasp to deal with,” the director shared. It’s possible that her intangibility powers could be tied to the Quantum Realm.

“The power set is the same and the look is actually pretty classic, you know, not reinterpretation, but like modernisation I think. Our visual design team…does a great job I think of sticking to the classic tropes that made these — what they looked like in the books. Actually going ‘Huh, that’s a pretty good realisation of what that might look like in the real world’ and certainly that’s the case with Ghost. When you think of Ghost, you think of the hood. You think of the white suit and everything like that and Hannah wears it very well. She’s awesome. She’s really, really badass,” said executive producer Stephen Broussard.

There were initially speculations that Janet van Dyne could be the main villain since we barely seen Michelle Pfeiffer in the marketing. Laurence Fishburne recently revealed the identity of Ghost, saying, “I have this sort of surrogate daughter, this character called Ghost played by Hannah John-Kamen who is incredible, and we sorta have a father-daughter thing going on.”

Since the theme surrounding the “Ant-Man” franchise will be on family. It fits thematically to make Ghost (real name listed as Ava) the daughter of Bill Foster. We may even see Bill suit up as Goliath and be a major thorn against team Ant-Man.

“Ant-Man and The Wasp” will debut in theatres this week.

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Hype’s Movie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past

Bryan Singer makes a comeback to blockbuster form with this astonishing continuation of the X-Men saga.

X-Men: Days of Future Past is without a doubt the most effective and articulate film in the entire X-Men series. The combination of both the old-school and new-school casts have now officially brought back all of our X-Men. Yes, all of them.

If you are an avid follower of X-Men, you would know that Bryan Singer brought the dearly loved comic series to the big screen with X-Men, which helped kickstart Hugh Jackman’s career to international fame. X-Men 2 followed and it was beautifully done as it served justice to the comics. Brett Ratner, then came along and ruined the series with X-Men: The Last Stand. Come on, we all know how bad that one was.

Fortunately for us fans, Matthew Vaughn’s terrific prequel X-Men: First Class, starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as a younger Charles Xavier (Professor X) and Erik Lansherr (Magneto) respectively brought the series back on track. In X-Men: Days of Future Past, a bold attempt to combine the past and present universes as well as clean up the wreckage X-Men: The Last Stand caused is clearly depicted.

X-Men: Days of Future Past opens with a shattered future Earth, with Professor X explaining that the Sentinels have almost wiped out all mutants and humans who supported them. Decades have passed since X-Men: The Last Stand and a handful of mutants including Kitty Pryde (Ellen Paige) and Storm (Halle Berry) led by Professor Xavier and Magneto who are friends and allies once again, make a desperate attempt to change the future. In order for this to be done, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is sent back into his 1973 body to somehow stop Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) from killing Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage), the mastermind who created the Sentinels.

The film then develops into a fascinating and occasionally funny story which involved Wolverine who must somehow convince the younger and broken spirited Charles Xavier to help him gather the troops and meddle with history to avoid the oncoming massacre.

Fans are also presented with the ongoing feud and potential friendship between Xavier and Magneto. The chemistry between Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen as well as Fassbender and McAvoy was brilliant and rewarding as each duo showed a time-spanning love-hate relationship between two people who clearly cared very much for one another in both the past and the present.

The film hits the spot with its attention to detail that would leave fans with genuine moments of joy. Now, the X-Men saga may have been on a bumpy track, but X-Men: Days of Future Past does not only manage to clean up the mess that Ratner made but has also established itself as one of the finest and most elegant as well as enjoyable superhero films to date.

X-Men: Days of Future Past opens in cinemas on May 22nd, Thursday! Be sure to catch it.


#TIDALForAll: The Reason Why Twitter/FB Display Pictures Are Turning Blue

“The first music streaming service that combines the best High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and expertly Curated Editorial.”

If you didn’t hear or read about it, you would’ve at least seen your favourite artistes rallying support for TIDAL. But wait, what’s TIDAL?

TIDAL is a new high-fidelity streaming music service which was acquired by Jay Z last month as part of a USD56 million dollar deal with the Scandinavian platform Aspiro. Jay Z officially announced the service with the backing of a host or artistes including Taylor Swift, Jack White, country star Jason Aldean, Madonna, and Daft Punk, just to name a few. He has also cut deals with a host of artistes — including those in the Roc Nation stable, such as Rihanna and Kanye West — to stream all of their content on the service.

In fact, Jay Z is even throwing a splashy New York launch event at 5pm on Monday, 30th March (Tuesday, 31st March in Malaysia) at NYC’s James A. Farley Post Office building!

TIDAL uses a high-fidelity streaming protocol that boasts better sound quality. And while artistes, particularly Taylor Swift, have complained that rival service Spotify doesn’t fairly compensate artistes, insiders say TIDAL is “going to be Robin Hood, the first minority-owned, artist-friendly streaming service”.

A music industry executive told Page Six, “TIDAL isn’t just about streaming music. Users will be able will be access audio, video, social media , B-roll, merchandise, ticketing. Users will be able to have a special connection to the artistes.”

As such, such a mind-blowingly awesome service is already seeing massive support from some of the world’s top artistes. Some have already thrown their support behind TIDAL, changing their Twitter as well as Facebook page display pictues to light blue and tweeting the hashtag #TIDALForAll, starting with Mr. Carter himself.

Yes, we guess you could say that it doesn’t get any more legit than having a throng of artistes support your soon-to-be-launched music service before anyone can even have a “taste” of it.

For now, what we know according to TIDAL’s website is that there are 2 paid subscription options:

We also hear that TIDAL can be streamed on the web, and downloaded for iOS and Android devices. Full details of the service will be announced during a press conference on Monday, 30th March (Tuesday, 31st March in Malaysia).

Sources: Consequence of Sound, Page Six.

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What? It’s Over For Haylor?

Well, that was quick! It seemed like it was just yesterday that we got word about Harry Styles and Taylor Swift going out. And now they’ve suddenly decided to go, uh, different directions (pun totally intended)? After only two months of dating?

Okay. Rewind. We heard that the 23-year-old country darling and 18-year-old One Direction heartthrob just celebrated New Year’s Eve together complete with a New Year’s Eve Kiss and then flying off to the sunny Carribbean. If you’re a fan of either, we’re sure you heard the same thing too.

And now you’re wondering, “Wait a minute, at which point did it all go down the drain?”

Apparently, it went down on 5th January 2013 (Friday) when Taylor Swift publicly “expressed” herself. And  by “express”, we mean that she did the “Taylor Swift thing” and tweeted lyrics off her latest single, “I Knew You Were Trouble”:

Uh, at that time the song was written, it was probably not about Harry Styles. But Taylor has always had a track record for writing “post-breakup songs” so we guess, some congratulations is on order for Harry now that he has one sorta in his name? Yes?

Because, Harry, you gotta admit that a “breakup anthem” ala Taylor Swift style is heaps better than her openly talking about you on Ellen DeGeneres like she did after Joe Jonas reportedly dumped her over a 27-second phone call. True story!:

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In Japan, This Is Considered A Train

Japan has always been known as the game-changer in train technology. Just as well because they’re perpetually ahead the rest of the world in train design, rolling out high-end designer trains ever so often.

Now, Japan’s JR East railway company is commissioning a new luxury train called the “Cruise Train”, which will be a way for Japanese one-percenters (read: the super duper rich) to check out the country in style. Of course, a train like this is, made for the upperclass, expensive to develop, and perhaps expensive to ride in as well.

At $50 millon, the “Cruise Train” seats 34 people and will spare their riders no luxury. From the outside, the “Cruise Train” is a modern take on some of Japan’s more vintage lines. The interiors, however, look like rolling Park Venue apartments replete with full-length glass windows and ceilings, full baths, and split level sleeping accommodations.

The standard suites come complete with bathroom and fold-out sofa beds while the split-level high-end suites are even more lavish. The high-end suites come with complete beds and a loft.

Its large, central lounge area gives what little passengers there are aboard the train an opportunity to meet and chat. But even the lounge area comes with a view. And right at the end of the “Cruise Train”, the last car gives a beautiful view of the area through glass. Talk about taking your breath away!

The new trains are already in production and are expected to enter service in 2017. There’s no word yet on pricing yet, though you can expect the tickets will be astronomically priced and almost entirely out of the reach of normal folks.

* All images courtesy of the East Japan Railway Company.


What? Brad Pitt To Star In Bob Marley Biopic?

So the interwebs went just a tad crazy again this week when a picture of Brad Pitt decked in full Bob Marley gear, dreads and all, resurfaced. It led people to think that Brad was slated to play the deceased reggae legend in a supposed upcoming biopic.

Well, sorry to disappoint you guys but it’s not true.

As for the picture, it came from a photoshoot 2 years ago when Brad Pitt dressed up as some of the most iconic people in the entertainment industry. And yes, he didn’t only dress up at the Rasta star – he also posed in a leather jacket with an early 90s slicked-back hairdo to resemble the infamous James Dean.

And while his getups made him look both eerily and impressively like the stars that he was paying tributes to, Brad Pitt really does take his movie roles into heavy and serious consideration before agreeing to them.

For example, despite pulling off an excellent Bob Marley look, a role like that (for a white guy) would inevitably make a laughing stock out of Brad Pitt. Hence, out of respect for his wife Angelina Jolie and his kids, it’s never going to happen. He opened up to discussing movie roles with Celebuzz when he said:

I want it to be worthy enough of a story to leave the family, you know? They’re everything… The family is first… I don’t want to embarrass them.

Oh well, no Bob Marley biopic starring Brad Pitt then. It was worth the suspense for awhile though.

See the rest of the pictures from the photoshoot in the below gallery:

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#TheElusiveChanteuseShow: Mariah Carey Gives Her All Despite Rain

Mariah Carey’s “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” Tour Live in Malaysia 2014 brought many things – the R&B singer herself with her syrupy-sweet multiple-octave vocals, her amazing band, her dancers that don’t skip a beat, about 12,000 adoring Mimi fans, and let’s not forget the rain.

But did the rain dampen anyone’s spirits? Most certainly not!

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Fans poured into Stadium Merdeka yesterday (22nd Oct) from as early as 6pm, all eager to watch Mariah Carey perform. For some (like us), it was their first time seeing her live. For others, it was a decade-long wait for their idol to come back to Malaysia. We won’t lie, even after arriving at the stadium that early in an effort to beat the jam and find a spot to park, we still had to wait out the rain.

Because at 9:15pm, Mariah finally took the stage in the grandest manner of all and opened her “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” in Malaysia with crowd favourites such as “Fantasy”, “Shake It Off”, “Emotions”, “My All”, and a “Heartbreaker/Beautiful” mashup. Fans immediately warmed up to the diva despite sitting in the downpour, as she continued to win over the hearts of Malaysians as her concert hit an all-time high with performances of “Honey”, “I’ll Be There”, “Hero”, and “We Belong Together”.

The best part of the concert was not only the entire setup and her songs, but also the fact that Mariah made it a point to interact with her fans – she was either constantly talking to the crowd, making up lyrics to interludes as she went along, or simply jamming with her crew.

And yes, everything that we’ve ever heard about Mariah being an unreasonable diva and all the rumours/bad reviews about her “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” were quickly dismissed. She made it to easy to fall head over heels in love with her again last night!

Full set list of Mariah Carey’s “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” Tour Live in Malaysia 2014 as follows:

Would we want to relive last night all over again, rain and all? Yes please.

For more pictures from the concert, check out the gallery below:

Special thanks to our friends from IME Productions and Universal Music Malaysia for making this awesomeness happen for us!

The concert was organised by IME Productions and supported by Malaysia Major Events, an agency under the Tourism and Culture Ministry.


13 Best Sites To Create Avatars Of Yourself

Don’t want to share your real life picture on your social media platforms? A little insecure about displaying your face on the interwebs? Perhaps you’d like to avoid from people stalking you down? Do away with those worries by utilising some of these sites/apps that allow you to turn distort your real life pictures or create your very own cartoon character(s) that best represent you.

Best of all, you can do it all on your own!

Most of these apps are free to use though some might need a registration or installation. That having said, they only require you to only upload your pictures and start creating.

The first one on the list is Portrait Illustration Maker, a free cartoon avatar generator. You just need to hit the “Randomizer” button and the site will automatically generate avatars randomly. Avatars can be manually modified too. Save ’em when you’re done and you’re free to use it across all your social media platforms as much as you want!

Face Your Manga is by far the best website to create and share a cartoon version of yourself. It’s a simple web app that allows you to choose popular avatars as well as create your own (if you’re super creative) with all the customisations you can imagine! You may also opt to modify other ready-made cartoonised faces and make them yours.

So what if you think you don’t look good? We bet thousands of people out there feel the same way as you. What if we told you that you can purposely capitalise on that fear and create funny-looking images of yourself? Moron Face is the perfect website for people who just want to be funny with their own pictures. Distort them as much as you like, nobody will judge you. Go on, have fun!

This website has proven to be one of the leading providers in this avatar-making field because it has been doing so since, like, forever! Cartoon Photo allows users to cartoonise any photo or landscape within seconds. All it requires you to do is to upload your picture to the site. You can even make animated avatars of yourself! Fun times ahead.

Love tinkering with photos because you’re creative like that? Here’s a website that will allow you to create almost anything! All you have to do is provide a digital image and the rest if up to your imaginative mind – with the help of the tools on the the BeFunky site, of course. See if you can top even yourself! Psst. It’s absolutely free, by the way.

Want an avatar but want one that people will still somewhat take you seriously for? Then Dude Factory is your answer. It allows you to create your own avatar which will express your different moods! There’s also a wide variety of outfits and body parts for you to choose from. Yes, it’s also absolutely free!

Now, this one’s a little bit different. Build Your Wild Self allows users to create weird avatars with a combination of yours on top of the addition of some unconventional body parts – of insects, birds, and animals. We dare you to go wild with your own combinations and the available tools. Interesting, to say the least!

As the name suggests, this website is completely focused towards creating creative cartoon versions of yourself. Cartoonize can turn your photos online into cartoon characters for absolutely free. You just need to upload the pic from your PC to the website and after that you can choose a numerous effects to cartoonize your face.

What’s that? You’re a big South Park fan? Then some good news is in store for you! Now, you can create your very own South Park avatars and use them as just about anything you want e.g. Facebook profile photo, Twitter display picture, Instagram content, etc. Customise your avatars from top to toe and you’re good to go! Oh, and yes, this one’s absolutely free.

With DoppelMe you can create a cool graphical likeness of yourself, your friends, family or any group of people for use as an avatar in forums, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogs, and almost anywhere else on the web. It’s free and there are no Flash, ActiveX controls, downloads or toolbars needed – just your browser and a few mouse clicks. That’s it!

When you design an avatar using the MadMenYourself avatar maker, you can choose everything from the shape of your creation’s eyebrows to the type of cocktail held in their hand. The options are almost limitless – you can even decide whether they’re poolside or in a SCDP business meeting. You ain’t a real Mad Men fan unless if you have you very own Mad Men avatar, we say!

If you don’t already know, a Mii is a free-form digital avatar used in Nintendo’s Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS gaming consoles. The concept allows users to develop a likeness (or a caricature) of themselves, other people, or invented characters. Now, there’s a website that allows you to create your own Mii to use as an avatar! Very basic, very straightforward, but a lot of fun.

Manga is a popular website to to create cartoon avatars of yourself. The tools provided there to create cartoon avatars of yourself are very easy to use. With a simple and straightaway interface, Manga Avatar Face Maker lets you choose your skin tone, hair styles, eyes, mouth and more. You can make look-alike cartoon character of yourself.

Let us know if you’ve tried any of the above sites and if which one was your favourite!

If you have any other sites that you’d like us to add to the list, drop us a message in the comments box below ;)

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Wang LeeHom Kisses Jackie Chan During Shanghai Concert

There is always a lovefest whenever Wang LeeHom (王力宏) and Jackie Chan (成龍) get-together.

During LeeHom’s “Descendants of the Dragon 2060” concert in Shanghai over the weekend, the duo gave quite the show when they locked lips onstage in front of thousands of music fans.

According to Jayne Stars, the 64-year-old legendary actor took time off filming to visit his buddy. During LeeHom’s concert, Jackie surprised the 42-year-old singer by appearing onstage with a bouquet of flowers. The surprise worked!

“You scared me to death!” LeeHom exclaimed when he saw Jackie at his Shanghai concert. When Jackie initiated the kiss, LeeHom didn’t hesitate in kissing him on the lips. “You are my greatest love; of course I had to come over. The fans love you, and I also love you,” declared Jackie.

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Both famous A-listers have formed a close friendship ever since starring in the 2010 action comedy, “Little Big Soldier” (大兵小将). LeeHom played a young high-ranking general who was captured by an old foot soldier (Jackie). Since then, the duo has been supportive of each other’s careers.

When Jackie was awarded the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Oscar award, both LeeHom and his wife, Lee Jinglei (李靚蕾), were present at the ceremony. Jackie has also appeared in previous LeeHom concerts. In case you didn’t know, the affectionate pair has smooched several times before.

Would you like to swap places with Jackie?


The Real Identity Of This Pretty Japanese Biker Will Shock You

There’s a saying that goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” but in our technology-driven era, can we really trust photos?

A beautiful biker proved that we should not be so quick to trust uploaded photos.

Twitter account “宗谷の蒼氷” @azusagayuki showcases photos of bikes and selfies of a pretty looking Japanese woman. She currently has 15 thousand followers on her account.

Netizens were content with not knowing her identity, until a certain picture made them curious. In a motorcycle centric photo, sharp-eyed fans noticed that the rearview mirror showed an uncle taking the picture.

A variety show was then commissioned to uncover the biker’s identity. The show called her out for an interview and they met in the Ibaraki Prefecture. When the biker arrived, it wasn’t a brown-haired beauty under the helmet. Instead, an older man stood before them. “I’m Souya,” he claimed. The 50-year-old man looked nothing like the photos, save for his long hair.

He told them how he doctored the photos and even gave them a mini demonstration. Using “Faceapp” he took one of his selfies and edited his face, making it feminine and natural. “Just add the ‘smile’ effect and you’re done!” he said as he finished off the selfie. When asked why he was doing this, Souya admitted “I want to share pictures of cycling on social media, but no one wants to see the uncle“.

With his edited photos, Souya is now raking in thousands of likes. He also enjoys the attention he’s been getting of being ‘a beauty’. Even with the two pictures side by side, it really is hard to believe that it was initially a photo of a 50-year-old man.

Well, for an uncle, he makes a very pretty looking girl! Watch the full video here:

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Mina Won’t Be Joining Twice For Malaysian Concert Next Month

Myoui Mina (名井 南), or better known as Mina (미나) will be taking a hiatus for the time being, and that includes duties as a TWICE (트와이스) member.

JYP Entertainment issued an official statement earlier today. The agency provided fans with an update on the 22-year-old singer health condition.

We would like to announce in regards to Mina’s health condition and status.

Mina is currently struggling with sudden extreme anxiety and insecurity toward performing on stage. No exact diagnosis has been identified yet. We are consulting with several medical professionals to verify the cause in detail.

After extensive discussion with Mina and members of TWICE, we have decided that Mina’s current condition requires additional treatment, professional measures, and sufficient resting. Along with this decision, Mina will not be attending the following schedule:

Health of our artist is our top priority and most important thing. Thus, we will do our everything to provide proper and best medical treatment and sufficient resting for Mina’s recovery.

We sincerely ask for fans’ support so that Mina can get well soon. Thank you.”

IME Productions also confirmed that Mina won’t be joining her fellow girl-group when they return to Malaysia for their “Twicelights” concert on 17th August 2019.


Mid Valley Megamall/ The Gardens To Open 4th Starbucks Outlet In Its Vicinity

How many Starbucks does a shopping mall need? As many as possible apparently. There’s no question that people who frequent Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall love Starbuck-ing. There are currently 2 in Mid Valley Megamall and 1 in The Gardens Malls.

However, another Starbucks outlet is set to debut in Mid Valley Megamall. And it’s not just another normal store, mind you, but a Starbucks Reserve. Unlike a regular Starbucks branch, the Starbucks Reserve provides an immersive coffee experience as well as more coffee options and ranges to customers. The biggest Starbucks Reserve in Malaysia is currently located in Tropicana Gardens Mall.

In case you’re wondering, wait, there are that many Starbucks stores in the popular joint malls? Here’s the break down:

1. The Starbucks Reserve at The Gardens Mall

2. The original Starbucks situated beside Burger King and opposite the fountain outside.

3. A smaller Starbucks outlet on the 3rd floor Mezzanine beside A&W and opposite GSC

4. And now, the upcoming Starbucks Reserve at Mid Valley Megamall South Court (ground floor), near Plan B.

5. But wait, there’s also another Starbucks store if you include the Kiosk on the ground floor North Court (outside of Timbaland)

Someone pointed out that the joint Mid Valley Megamall- The Gardens Mall probably hold the record of having the most Starbucks outlets within the vicinity of the malls.

(Side note: Our friends from Starbucks have reached out to us to clarify that the kiosk is managed by Nestle’s Starbucks At Home and not them.)

Since we’re on the topic of all things Starbucks, you may have noticed that the franchise has just launched The Dream Beyond Mini Tour where customers can come and take part in a number of activities (from 10am – 8pm each day), including a TikTok Challenge (where 3 lucky winners will win Starbucks merchandise worth up to RM500).

Starbucks fans who visit the aforementioned locations during the tour dates can purchase selected items at up to 40% off. Besides snapping photos at the ‘Dream Beyond’ gallery wall, you can also customise your Starbucks bottle by engraving your Starbucks Merchandise with your (or a friend’s) name when you purchase any merchandise during the Starbucks Dream Beyond Mini-Tour.

Engraving services are charged at RM5 for customers who pay with their Starbucks Card or Mobile app, or RM10 for those who make their purchase with any other payments. The Dream Beyond Mini Tour will also retail its Starbucks Signature Gift Box for RM15 with any merchandise purchase.

In conjunction with this launch, Starbucks has also introduced some brand new beverages that are inspired by the scenic cherry blossom landscapes of Japan. From the Spring Strawberry Dream Beverages (RM20.15 onwards), the options are:

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#EXO: Music Video Teaser for “Sing For You” Released!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for fans of EXO because the K-Pop idol boy group is about to make their long-awaited Christmas comeback with their new album soon!

Over the past few days, EXO’s talent agency SM Entertainment built anticipation by releasing teaser images and details regarding their upcoming special winter album, “Sing For You”. Now, fans are getting more excited about the album because the music video teaser for the title track of the same name made its debut online last night.

“Sing For You”, which is revealed to be a pop-ballad track, is about the “expressions of love that people often find embarrassing to confess”. The song is accompanied with an acoustic guitar sound that suits the members’ voices.

EXO will also be making their comeback with “Unfair”, one of the double title tracks from their upcoming album. Paired with a keyboard, “Unfair” is a medium tempo pop song with a trendy and bright melody. Its lyrics are about the boys telling their feelings to the person they love in a witty manner.

Other tracks that will be featured in the 5-track album include “Girl x Friend”, “On the Snow”, and “Lightsaber“. According to Soompi, “Girl x Friend” is a medium tempo R&B hip-hop track while “On the Snow” is a pop track. As for “Lightsaber”, it is the same track that was released in promotion for the upcoming “Star Wars” movie, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“.

EXO’s special winter album will be released at 12am KST on 10th December (Thursday) through several online music sites including Melon and Genie. The group will also drop the physical album that day.

As we’ve previously reported, “Sing For You” is highly anticipated by fans because it will mark their first winter-themed album in 2 years since the release of “Miracles in December” in 2013. It is expected to receive warm responses from fans because “Miracles in December” performed well both domestically and internationally.

Watch the teaser video for “Sing For You” below:

EXO will be having a comeback showcase titled “EXO COMEBACK STAGE Sing for You” on 10th December at Lotte World. The showcase will be broadcast through Naver‘s V App. They will also start promoting “Sing For You” on 12th December on MBC’s “Music Core”, following by another performance at SBS‘s “Inkigayo” on 13th December.

For more information, visit EXO-M’s official Facebook page or EXO-K’s official Facebook page.


Lenovo Launches The IdeaPhone S890 & P770 Smartphones

Lenovo has announced two new smartphones, the IdeaPhone S890 and P770, designed for trendy individuals and young professionals respectively. The newly introduced line of smartphones features two new models which were showcased for the first time at the CES 2013 in Las Vegas earlier this year and are available now in Malaysia.

The new S Series smartphone comes packed with multimedia and entertainment features. This model is designed especially for youths, with special attention paid to the style, design and optimization for apps favored by these users. The P Series caters to the needs of the urban professionals and possesses long battery life, special security and anti-virus features. These smartphones feature dual-SIM slots, larger and higher resolution displays and enhanced specifications.

Young consumers, especially those of the “digital native” generation, have high demands when it comes to the latest devices. For these users, not only do these devices need to offer the latest technology and strong performance, but they must look good as well. The S890 excels on all these fronts. The phone sports a 5.0” 960×540 qHD screen, for crisper images, and larger viewing area to share videos and hi-definition photos with friends. An 8MP auto-flash camera, complemented by Lenovo super camera software, takes photos in low light, allows complex photo-editing and users are able to convert photos into a video format easily.

All of these functions are packed into a super-slim (9.3mm) and lightweight (176g) package, sporting a uniquely elegant “loop” design that makes the product feel thinner and sexier. The IdeaPhone S890 is available now starting at RM839.00

Professionals demand more from their smartphones: more talk time, security, reliability and options. The IdeaPhone P770 perfectly complements today’s connected and frequently traveling global executives. Sporting a 3500mAh battery with enhanced power management software, the P770 delivers up to 30 hours talk time between charges, while a unique, “genuine battery detection” function ensures P770 users get the most from their phone.

In addition, with Dual SIM capabilities, it allows users to move seamlessly across networks wherever their job may take them whilst with USB on-the-go, the P770 can even serve as a charger for other devices. In fact, sharing files is made easy and data security is ensured through its native anti-virus software. The IdeaPhone P770 is available now starting at RM739.

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Skyfall: It’ll Leave You Shaken, Not Stirred

Most of us don’t actually need a reason to watch “Skyfall” considering how Daniel Craig as Bond Bond movies would usually sell on his own. Having said that, after catching the preview screening of the popular 007 film series, we think that this one’s a must watch – above all other previous Bond films.

First and foremost, an iconic character dies in the film. Dies. Terminated. James Bond (played by Daniel Craig, of course) dies really early but don’t catapult out of your seat and demand for a refund yet as soon as you see his obituary being typed out by M (played by Judi Dench).

As with all 007 films, the plot will always thicken.

“Skyfall” reveals how lonely and “damaged” Bond really is, how drug dependent and alcohol dependent is really is. In the beginning of the film, it seems like he’s, for lack of better word, soul-searching by some random ocean with some random sun-kissed woman after surviving a near-death experience. But after finding out that a threat has emerged and the MI6 is coming under siege, he runs (albeit coolly and in a suit) to M’s aid.

In an attempt to help save the organization from cyberterrorism, Bond has to pass physique and “agent competency” tests – all of which he fails, of course, due to the injuries that he sustained from his near-death experience. But because he’s the crème de la crème of MI6 agents, M slots him back into duty anyway.

Yes, we said “cyberterrorism”. As traditionally English the 007 films are, it’s nice to see how director Sam Mendes has put in every ounce of effort to make the film relevant to present times. Old dog, new tricks, they say.

His duty/mission? To save a stolen list of secret agents before more and more names are revealed to the world and find the villain mastermind (played by Javier Bardem) behind this act of cyberterrorism. Sure, it sounds easy peasy because Bond is a world-class “exceeding expectations all the time” spy/secret agent but, consider his handicap. Can a trembling hand fire a gun right, let alone kill a villain?

And with one of the iconic characters dying, will this mark the end of the most popular spy film in the history of mankind?:

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We say it’s perhaps one of the most gripping 007 films yet! No spoilers. Catch when “Skyfall” is released at a cinema near you on 1st November 2012 (Thursday).

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


Inside Christina Aguilera’s New USD10 Million Home!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. We know celebrities tend to splurge every once in awhile but check out who’s the latest “Miss Money Bags”.

Christina Aguilera just purchased a magnificent home in Mulholland Estates, a fancy Beverly Hills neighborhood that also counts Paris Hilton, Slash, and Charlie Sheen as residents. Christina’s new “humble” abode boasts six bedrooms and eight baths, a luxurious fireplace, private office and best of all, two walk-in closets. The Mediterranean estate features exposed beam ceilings, a wood-paneled library, two bars, screening room, and a fabulous gourmet kitchen.

Eight baths? And not one, but two walk-in closets? Really, Christina?

Also, let’s not forget that the property has an impressive saltwater pool and spa, bath house, gazebo, lush garden, and built-in barbeque. Talk about well-equipped! She won’t ever have to leave home in the near future. Of course, such luxury comes with a hefty price tag. How much, you ask? Oh, only about USD10 million.

So, Christina, wanna hang out sometime soon at your place? We’ll bring snacks!

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Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (13th June – 19th June)

Greetings, ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between. With great joy, we at Hype would like to announce that… THE MERCURY RETROGRADE IS FINALLY OVER! Mercury is no longer retrograde-ing, and we’ve officially entered the second week of June. It was tough, huh? Well, the good news is that IT’S FINALLY OVER!!!

So that’s why we at Hype have gathered an array of events and activities for you to go to and enjoy. After all we all went through with this *beep* retrograde, we think it’s only fitting that we treat ourselves to whatever the world has to offer this week, so without further ado, here are Hype’s picks for the week:

Location: Mamacina, L3-01B, Rooftop Garden, DC MALL, 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On 15th June at Mamacina, you can experience their Ladies Night Wednesday. On that evening, you can enjoy a lovely dinner and be serenaded to a live music performance by ZQAMES. She is a vocal powerhouse and performer extraordinaire. You definitely WOULD NOT want to miss out on a live performance from her.

Location: REXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

In conjunction with International Tabletop Day, we’re hosting a series of meet ups this June on Thursday nights. Whether you’re a Beginner, Looking for a Group, or a Game Master with too many unplayed games… Stomp in and play some games with us!

LFG? You can bring your own games too! There’ll also be a dedicated space for local board game designers to play-test their latest designs. Optional, but you can reserve your seat here.

Location: Zepp Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur

The big LOL show returns with the heavyweights of Asian comedy variety! Featuring Kumar, Joanne Kam, Jo Kukathas, Kuah Jenhan, Vince Chong, Prakash Daniel and Yazmin Aziz, The Big LOL Show promises a roaring good time to the audience with a gathering of the best Asians comedy could offer.

Location: Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285 Jalan Maarof Bukit Bandar Raya, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

That’s right! BSC Seek n Keep The Artisan Market is back featuring brand new artisans and lots of fun and exciting activities for the kiddos. So mark your calendars, shop your favourite homegrown brands, check out new local artists and crafters, eat delicious gourmet food, catch live jazz and percussion shows and have a good time with us! You do not want to miss this amazing event!

5. Uncle Roger The Haiyaa World Tour Show & Food Hall

Time: Food hall (6pm – 8.30pm) , Haiyaa Show (8.30pm)

Location: Food hall (Hall 6, KL Convention Centre) , Haiyaa Show (Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre)

The Food Hall promotion is in conjunction with the Nigel Ng: The Haiyaa World Tour where all main dishes are served “buffet-style” based on the Uncle Roger approved choice of menu selections.

Served at prices even Uncle Roger can’t complain about, all main dishes includes :

And so many more local delicacies! Buy the voucher for the Food Hall here.

‘Haiyaa’ goes global! Live Nation Malaysia and PR Worldwide are excited to announce Nigel Ng’s The Haiyaa World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur The creator of viral global sensation ‘Uncle Roger’ and host of podcast sensation ‘Rice To Meet You Ng’.

Buy your ticket for the Haiyaa show here.

6. HOMEs Home Living Exhibition Extended 2022

Location: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur

They’re extending their exhibition! Due to overwhelming responses and demand, the exhibition will be extended, with additional crazy Upgrades on their guaranteed gifts for you to plan your home! Shop for outdoor garden landscape, audio visual & home theatre, bath & sanitary ware, custom-built wardrobes & kitchen. Basically anything and everything your house could possibly need.

Location: Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Craft coffee fair is introducing you everything you would want to know about coffee! Meet independent coffee roasters, find roasted coffee beans to brew at home, enjoy a cup of coffee during the event, plan for your dream cafe with coffee professionals. 3 days packed with all things coffee!

Location: AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang, Selangor

Cosplay Expo is a tour session held around the central, northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia. To all cosplay fans, LOL Cosplay Malaysia invites you to their event which will take place at AEON Bukit Tinggi, Klang. This event is held in hopes to grow the cosplay community in Malaysia.

Date: 17th June (member’s preview) , 18th – 19th June (open to the public)

Been wanting to buy some Apple products? Well, the wait is over, Apple is finally back with their warehouse clearance sale. Machines are going to be holding a 3-day warehouse clearance sale for all you Apple geeks out there. Be sure to go check out their deals and discounts and you might just go home Apple-fied.

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Location: REXKL (80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur)

In anticipation of Baz Luhrmann’s movie; ELVIS releasing on the 23rd of June nationwide, Warner Bros Malaysia is organising a lifestyle pop-up event on the 19th of June. JAMMIN’ WITH ELVIS @REXKL celebrates the legendary Elvis Presley with a community of local businesses, artists and musicians.

Dog lovers assemble! With the goal to create more opportunities for Malaysian dog owners to kickstart the healthy habit of bringing their pets for regular vet visits, Royal Canin’s Take Your Pet to The Vet campaign will be dedicating a day just for you and your dog. Royal Canin’s Paws Day Out 2022 raises awareness on the importance of consistently taking your pet to the vet to help your dogs live healthier and happier lives. Join them to have a BARK-ing good time!

Daniela Dogliani contributed to this article.

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World’s First Hasbro Water Theme Park To Open In Melaka By 2022

Last year, American toy company Hasbro announced plans for its first indoor water park and family resort, themed around some of its biggest toy and game franchises.

Now, it has been officially confirmed that the world’s first ever Hasbro-themed water theme park will be opened at Meridian’s Malaysia Tourism City (MTC) development in Kuala Linggi, Melaka, through a Hasbro licensing agreement secured by M101 Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Day 1 of #HasbroToyFair was a success! Here’s an inside look at the day. #TodayAtToyFair #TFNY #PowerRangers #Transformers #BabyAlive #Nerf #HasbroGaming #Monopoly #MyLittlePony #PlayDoh

A post shared by  Hasbro (@hasbro) on Feb 15, 2019 at 2:09pm PST

M101 Holdings which has signed a licensing agreement with the US-based toy and board game company is a private entity of Meridian Bhd executive director Datuk Seth Yap who signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro Live! (Hasbro) regional director Natalie Chan yesterday during the official launch of the 622-acre MTC.

“By signing the agreement, we will be partnering with Hasbro to develop the world’s first Hasbro-themed water theme park, which is to be an iconic branded attraction that will be an essential anchor at the heart of the MTC master plan. The water park will be 20 acres in size, offering a wide range of branded new rides that are not available in other parks of the world,” said Yap as quoted by Edge Prop.

MALAYSIA TOURISM CITY PROJECT IN KUALA LINGGI

Melaka welcomes the initiative by the Meridian Group for development project, The World’s First Hasbro Water Theme Park.

YB Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi, Minister of MOTAC witnessed the signing of MOU for Malaysia Tourism City. pic.twitter.com/jsuZvdvCbG

“We will try to keep the theme park within a budget of less than U$20 million instead of a few hundred million. But it will be a very unique theme park that offers an enjoyable Hasbro brand experience to the visitors,” he added.

The theme park is the second partnership between Yap and Hasbro. Yap who is also the CEO of M101 Holdings will also bring the world’s first Monopoly-branded hotel, the Monopoly Mansion by Sirocco at M101 Skywheel in Kuala Lumpur.

Mr. Monopoly is still fixing some things for the upcoming Monopoly Mansion. Stay tuned for more updates! #kualalumpur #malaysia #bukitbintang #monopoly #hasbro #m101group

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The Hasbro water theme park is part of the first phase of MTC development which is expected to kick off by end-2019. The phase includes a weekend market and an adventure park. The water theme park is expected to open in 2022.

Hasbro’s portfolio of brands includes “My Little Pony”, “Monopoly”, “Magic: The Gathering”, “G.I. Joe”, “Furby”, “Transformers”, “Power Rangers”, and more.


Goo Hara’s Japanese Agency Releases Posthumous MV & Photo Book As Gifts For Fans

The Hallyu scene was in deep shock when reports about Goo Hara (구하라)’s death came out last November. Up until today, we have no doubt that her passing has left a significant impact towards fans as well as close friends of the former K-pop idol.

As a special gift, her Japanese agency has announced that they will be releasing one final photo book of the talented entertainer. This comes after the music video for her new single “Hello” came out last week on Sunday (12th January).

According to Nikkan Sports, the special photo booklet will be out this April. The Japanese media outlet further added that Hara herself took part in the process of compiling the pictures. The photo book will contain some snapshots of the 28-year-old taken in Seoul and Okinawa.

Meanwhile, the video clip of the self-penned ballad shows the “Invincible Youth” star walking around the city of Tokyo during the night time. The heavy use of monochrome effects managed to add in the melancholy feels, along with the poignant message that’s portrayed in each and every word of the song.

Her sweet singing voice will definitely be missed by everyone. For those interested, check out the music video here:

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Overwatch 2 Cancels Their Promised PVE Mode – & Gamers Are Mad!

Name a more iconic duo than Activision Blizzard and controversy. From broken promises and publicly insulting their dedicated fans, to frat boy culture and harassment allegations in their workspace – it seems like it’s all downhill from here for the once-beloved company.

Before all the controversy and whatnot, Blizzard was the pinnacle of the gaming industry, able to pull in millions, if not billions, of dollars with each game release or expansion. One of their biggest games that amassed an incredible following in a short amount of time was Overwatch and Overwatch 2, which were released in 2016 and 2022, respectively. However, thanks to upper management’s poor handling of both the staff and the game, many players consider the sequel to the critically-acclaimed game to be dead and that whatever bandage solution Blizzard has or will have won’t fix it.

Overwatch is known to be a 6v6 competitive shooter game where players must duke it out in order to achieve their respective objectives. What made this game unique was the variety of characters and maps that made it easy to get hooked but difficult to master, and players were fixated. However, due to its explosive growth, the developers pushed for too many things that ultimately alienated and burned out their player base.

The game was still active despite all these things, but fans were caught off guard when Blizzard suddenly announced a sequel. Overwatch 2 was announced during Blizzcon 2019, an event held specifically by and for Blizzard, and was met with a relatively mixed response. Many people felt it was too early to release a sequel, especially when its predecessor still had a lot of life left in it if given the chance. However, Blizzard justified the sequel thanks to a brand new PVE feature, where players must work together and fight waves of AI in a gripping campaign mode.

Overwatch Devs have given an update on Overwatch 2’s PvE feature

Scrapping much of the original product. Many Overwatch creators and personalities are pissed pic.twitter.com/jowEegirIs

However, when Overwatch 2 was released, many were scratching their heads and wondering where the promised campaign mode was, as the only thing available was the base PVP that people were used to. The developers stated that the mode was not yet ready and would instead be added at a later date. Unfortunately, all those plans seem to be gone now, as Blizzard has officially announced that they will be cancelling development of the PVE mode altogether in a recent Dev Chat where the executive producer made the announcement.

Players are understandably furious as they believe Overwatch 2 has no right to have “2” in its title anymore, as all there is to the game is some minor tweaks, balancing changes, and some redesigns that could have been made to the base game. Many believe it was due to poor upper management at Blizzard and the subsequent mass exodus of workers; it is because of this lack of manpower that Blizzard can no longer man both the PVP and PVE aspects of the game.

Bobby, tell everyone about the random projects for OW1 you all would shove on us, the team would do OT for only them to get cancelled and for months of OW2 dev to have been lost. Or how almost entire teams are turning over and citing you as the reason. Don't be shy. https://t.co/3ksVMMaCwf

— Tracy Kennedy (@RiotLavaliere) January 19, 2022

In order to keep all the progress made so that it wouldn’t go to waste, Blizzard decided to essentially chop up all the PVE aspects and sprinkle them in later seasons.

“But at the same time, what we came away with from that first experience was a new value for developing Overwatch. It was a new value for running the team, namely to always be putting out fresh, exciting, fun, new experiences for our players. As we were running up to launching Overwatch 2, we realised that we could not build that other game. We couldn’t save up all of that content over the course of what was looking to be at least the next several years to finish it, and by doing that, pulling more and more resources away from the people that were all playing our game and all the people that would be playing Overwatch 2. So we made a decision later last year that we would focus all of our efforts on the live running game and all of our PvE efforts on this new story arc that we’re launching in Season 6. And then on top of that, to keep all of our PvE efforts, all of our co-op efforts, invested in our seasonal releases rather than that one big boxed release.” – Aaron Keller, Game Director of Overwatch 2

We’ve gone from Overwatch 2 featuring a fully fledged pve campaign, with deep hero progression, hero talents, and much more… to seeing that very idea gutted to bulk out a woeful F2P battle pass system.

Gamers were furious not simply because the promised mode was cancelled but because Blizzard had already made the decision to cancel it over a year ago and still withheld the information until now. Realising this, people definitely felt cheated, as they had been led by the nose. A massive outcry has thrown the community into disarray as Overwatch was the last glimmer of hope the company had, save for Diablo IV – but it is yet to be seen if that game will be, to put it mildly, butchered too.


UPDATED (7th Nov) CMCO 2.0 SOPs: What You Can & Cannot Do During This Period

Everyone has been waiting for the SOPs that will be enforced for the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

Earlier today, Senior Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, updated the full list of SOPs during a press conference that was streamed live.

Check out what you can and cannot do during the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya CMCO period below:

1. Dine-in is permitted (4 people per table)

Even though drive-thru, take-away and delivery are encouraged, dine-in at restaurants is allowed with the exception of only 4 people per table.

2. Only 2 members of a household are allowed to leave home to purchase necessities.

Just like the previous CMCO, not more than 2 people can leave the house to get necessities like groceries, essential items, etc.

Update: On 13th November, Ismail Sabri announced that 3 people from the same household allowed to travel in a vehicle.

3. Businesses to only operate between 6am to 10pm.

The new operating hours apply to restaurants, food trucks, eateries, kiosks and grocery stores. Exception goes to night markets (4pm to 12pm), pharmacies (8am to 11pm) and highway fuel stations (24 hours).

4. Both inter-district and inter-state travel are not allowed, except with a work pass or for emergencies.

District crossing is allowed only if employers can provide a detailed work pass or letter of proof. In the case of emergencies, such as deaths or illnesses, travelling is allowed, but the PDRM must be informed.

5. All economic sectors including public transportations, allowed to operate.

All economic sectors will be allowed to open under strict SOPs (same as the previous CMCO). Taxies & E-hailing services are allowed with no more than 2 people in the same vehicle.

6. Entertainment centres and recreational activities will be closed.

Bars, nightclubs, theme parks, indoor playgrounds, cinemas, massage spas and karaoke centres will be closed during the CMCO period.

7. E-Sports and outdoor activities are allowed with not more than 10 people.

Gyms will not be allowed to open. Individual exercises are allowed.

8. Mosques are allowed to operate under SOPs.

Prayers are allowed in the mosque with no more than 6 people.

9. All educational institutions, physical seminars, workshops and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) are not allowed.

All universities and schools will be closed, with the exception of students who are taking exams under a foreign institution.

10. High-infection rate areas will be patrolled by PDRM, ATM and RELA.

RELA will also patrol morning markets and night markets to ensure SOPs are being followed.

11. Social activities will not be allowed.

Weddings, open houses, family gatherings, reunions and such are not allowed.

In order to break the spread of Covid-19, we encourage everyone to stay home and practice social distancing. Stay safe and don’t forget to sanitise your hands!

Thanks to Malaysiakini, here is a simpler guide for the latest CMCO guidelines. As you may know, CMCO has been extended another 4 weeks, from 9th November to 6th December.

12. What if I’m in a non-conditional MCO state but need to travel to an airport in Selangor?

Travellers are also advised to get permission from police to avoid complications at roadblocks.

Yes, but only two passengers are allowed at any one time.

Train services will operate as per normal.

Muslims: Activities at mosques, including Friday prayers, are put on hold – with the exception of congregational prayers of up to six people maximum.

For Non-Muslim places of worship, only those in green zones and with permission from the National Security Council and Health Ministry can open to the public under strict guidelines.

16. Tourism is not allowed in these states during the conditional MCO period.

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Kleting Kuning & The Giant Crab

Take your loved ones for a magical treat from 7th to 9th December at Cabaret PJ Live Arts for “Kleting Kuning and the Giant Crab“, an interactive play for the whole family. Based on a Javanese folk tale, “Kleting Kuning and the Giant Crab” is a tale of three sisters vying for the hand of a mysterious stranger, and overcoming the threat of a fierce Giant Crab using magic and martial arts.

The show, organised by Box of Delights Family Theatre aims to entertain, educate and inspire young audiences, drawing from legends, literature, and historical lore of different cultures to present high-quality, imaginative and delightful theatre.

Kleting Kuning and the Giant Crab is second of six bi-monthly shows by Box of Delights at the Cabaret, PJ Live Arts. Performance dates are 7th December (10am), 8th December (11am), and 9th December (2pm). Tickets are priced at RM25 and available at PJ Live Arts at Jaya One or at Tix.my.

For further enquiries, contact 03-796 00439 or info@pjlivearts.my.


Hugh Jackman’s Stalker Throws Pubic Hair-Ridden Razor At Him

Actor Hugh Jackman, who plays Wolverine in the X-Men movies, was exercising at Gotham Gym in NYC at about 8am on Saturday, when he encountered a crazed stalker fan.

The 47-year-old blond, wearing khaki pants and a blue hoodie named Kathleen Thurston allegedly burst into the gym, reached into her waistband, and launched a dirty razor at Hugh. And when we say, “dirty”, we mean that the electric razor was filled with her pubic hair.

Hugh managed to “escape” unhurt though. He thought the unhinged woman was grabbing for a gun or a knife and backed away as soon as she made a move for her nether regions.

She then shouted her desperate declaration of love for Hugh, screaming “I love you!” as a staffer dragged her away from him. NYC cops caught up with Kathleen a few blocks away, where she was arrested and taken to a police station. The NYPD Crime Scene Unit recovered the weapon and had to pick the hairs out of it to match them with her DNA. Eww.

It wasn’t her first time stalking Hugh Jackman though. She once showed up at his home in the West Village, where he lives with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness. Hugh has also seen her outside his seven-year-old daughter Ava’s primary school in Manhattan. Gosh. Mad creepy!

Still, the gym incident was a close shave for Hugh, was it not? Ugh.


#MBLAQ: Members Lee Joon & Cheondung (Thunder) To Leave Group, Confirmed

We hate to be the bringer of bad news but K-Pop idol boy group MBLAQ members Lee Joon and Cheondung (Thunder) have officially announced that they’ll be leaving the 5-member group following the expiration of their contracts with label J. Tune Camp.

Speculations about Lee Joon and Cheondung leaving first ran wild sometime in October, when Star News reported that Lee Joon has not resigned with J.Tune Camp. Industry insiders told Star News that Lee Joon’s move was because he wants to focus on his acting career. On the very same day, it was revealed that Cheondung will be leaving the group as well. Korean media outlet TV Report revealed that he’ll halt all his activities so that he can move forward and become a solo artiste or producer instead.

Lee Joon and Cheondung’s exclusive contracts with J. Tune Camp ended in late November but the agency denied the rumours, stating that Lee and Cheondung were in talks with the company about their future activities. The announcement came with the 2 members’ legal representative sending out a press release just today.

The press release revealed that Lee Joon and Cheongdung will be moving forward with their individual activities, though is it yet to be known if they will sign a contract with J. Tune Camp and continue to be managed by the agency.

This is Lee Joon and Thunder’s law firm Haesol (lawyer in charge: Na Hyung Jin). On behalf of our clients Lee Joon and Thunder, we are here to make clear our position regarding the truth about the two’s contracts as well as their future activities.

First, Lee Joon and Thunder’s contract with J.Tune Camp as well as their MBLAQ activities have ended with their Curtain Call concert at the end of November.

And as for their future activities, Lee Joon will solely focus on filming his onging drama “Mister Baek”, while Thunder will be focusing on music studies.

Lastly, we’d like to thank all the fans who have given their support and love to our clients these past 5 years, and the two will repay fans with a more matured image. Thank you.

According to K-Pop Herald citing J. Tune Camp, despite the departure of the 2 members, MBLAQ will not disband. MBLAQ’s remaining members are Seungho, G.O and Mir. So rest assured, this is not the end of them yet.

Good luck, Lee Joon and Cheondung, and all the best to MBLAQ too!

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#Heatwave: Hot Spell To Last Until June; First Victim Succumbs To Heatstroke

To those hoping for the scorching hot weather to subside soon, we’ve got bad news for you.

According to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau, the heatwave will likely persist until June, instead of April as previously reported.

Experts warned that the ongoing dry spell and scorching heat this time around could result in air pollution, choking haze, massive forest and bush fires, as well as water shortages, as it did back in the late 1990s.

“The El Nino this year is looking to be almost equal in strength to the one in 1997-98. This phase of El Nino is a continuation of last year’s, when we were affected by a thick blanket of haze. Researchers concluded this El Nino poses almost the same threat as the one we faced nearly two decades ago. It is worrying,” he told local English daily the New Sunday Times (NST).

Researchers have also cautioned that the El Nino phenomenon will continue to affect the whole region, with Sabah and northern Sarawak set to be the hardest hit in the coming 2 months. The Star reported that 4 peninsula states and Sabah recorded the highest temperature readings in the country during yesterday’s equinox occurrence.

The locations were Chuping in Perlis (39.5°C), Alor Setar in Kedah (39.1), Ipoh in Perak (37.5), and Temerloh in Pahang (37.4) and Keningau (37) in Sabah. “The readings almost reached danger level, 40°C, which can cause heatstroke,” said the minister. Unfortunately, the heatwave has already claimed its first victim, a police trainee, who succumbed to heatstroke in Johor last Friday.

The Education Ministry will decide today whether schools in certain areas of the country should be closed due to the heatwave. According to Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, if the temperature continues to rise above 39°C without any sign of dropping, affected schools will be close.

The minister also stated that he had already issued a directive for all activities outside the classroom to be stopped due to the extremely hot weather and to prevent dehydration.

In order to stay healthy, do check out our precautionary guideline on what warning signs to look out for as well as advice on how to cope during this dry spell.

Sources: Straits Times, Malay Mail Online, The Star.