Montage of Heck: Kurt Cobain’s Daughter Says She’s “Not Really Into Nirvana”

Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, had an interview with Rolling Stone magazine ahead of the release of “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck“, a new HBO documentary based on her late father.

Frances, now 22 years old and a visual artist, spoke publicly for the first time about her father; life after his death; her complex relationship with her mother, Courtney Love; and of course, the new documentary film.

Ahem. Well, sorry to anyone out there who expected Frances Bean Cobain to be a raging Nirvana fan – because she’s not.

She revealed exclusively to Rolling Stone:

I don’t really like Nirvana that much (grins). Sorry, promotional people, Universal. I’m more into Mercury Rev, Oasis, Brian Jonestown Massacre (laughs). The grunge scene is not what I’m interested in. But “Territorial Pissings” (on Nevermind) is a fucking great song. And “Dumb” (on In Utero) – I cry every time I hear that song. It’s a stripped-down version of Kurt’s perception of himself – of himself on drugs, off drugs, feeling inadequate to be titled the voice of a generation.

When asked if she felt awkward as a teen, for not being interested in Nirvana, she said it would have been more awkward if she had been a fan.

I was around 15 when I realized he was inescapable. Even if I was in a car and had the radio on, there’s my dad. He’s larger than life. and our culture is obsessed with dead musicians. We love to put them on a pedestal. If Kurt had just been another guy who abandoned his family in the most awful way possible . . . But he wasn’t. He inspired people to put him on a pedestal, to become St. Kurt. He became even bigger after he died than he was when he was alive. You don’t think it could have gotten any bigger. But it did.

Frances, who acted as executive producer on the documentary, also told the magazine that working on the film also helped bridge her rocky relationship with her mother, Courtney Love.

Meanwhile, “Montage of Heck” is set to premiere on HBO on 4th May, roughly a month after the 21st anniversary of Cobain’s death. “Montage of Heck” is an authorised documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.

The film will not only feature dozens of Nirvana songs and performances as well as unreleased Cobain originals, it will also include never-before-seen home movies, recordings, artwork and photography, plus materials from his personal archives, family archives, and songbooks.

Co-produced by HBO Documentary Films and Universal Pictures International Entertainment Content Group, this will be the first documentary to be made with the cooperation of Cobain’s family.


#727Tour: Fifth Harmony Turned Up The Heat During Their First Malaysian Concert

Packed with a killer combo of awesome vocal prowess and fierce dance moves, Fifth Harmony proved why they are currently one of the most successful girl groups in today’s pop music.

To echo Entertainment Weekly’s sentiment, while Destiny’s Child had Beyoncé and the Pussycat Dolls had Nicole Scherzinger, Fifth Harmony’s secret weapon may actually lie in the fact that they lack a Queen Bee. The differences in these ladies only highlight their individual strengths.

Damn! @fifthharmony is on fiyah tonight ? Looking red hot girls. Rejoice #Harmonizers! #FifthHarmony #FifthHarmonyMalaysia #FifthHarmonyKualaLumpur #727Tour #727kualalumpur #727tourkualalumpur #727tourmalaysia #727tourasia #727tourmy #AllyBrooke #NormaniKordei #LaurenJauregui #DinahJane

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Last Friday (7th April), thousands of Harmonizers at the Surf Beach Sunway Lagoon got to witness Fifth Harmony stage their first ever concert in Malaysia. The quartet – composed of Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, Normani Kordei, and Lauren Jauregui – performed a total of 18 songs for the crowd.

Formed during the 2nd season of Simon Cowell’s reality singing competition, “X-Factor US” in 2012, Fifth Harmony originally consisted of 5 members – including Camila Cabello. However, the 20-year-old star left the group to pursue her solo career last December.

The group kicked off their “7/27 Tour Live in Malaysia” show with their empowerment anthem, “That’s My Girl”, as fans began screaming at the top of their lungs. Their opening number was followed by back-to-back hits (“Miss Movin’ On” and “Sledgehammer”) from their earlier records.

Clad in an all-red ensemble, the pop stars even took some time in between songs to greet and connect with the mostly tween-teen population present that night.

“Wow, we can’t believe that we are in Malaysia now. We’re super excited to perform tonight. Thank you to those who have flown in from all over the world to see us tonight,” said Ally. At one point, Dinah even impressed fans when she said in Bahasa Malaysia, “Saya cinta kamu!” (I love you!).

Throughout the show, all 4 members were able to move through their repertoire of songs seamlessly. It’s safe to say that no one towered over the other. They were uniquely different from each other but when combined, their sound was at times bluesy, at other times electro-pop.

The more enjoyable moments were during the fast-paced numbers when the performers were able to dance in perfect formation, fist-pump, and fiercely whip their hair back and forth. Catchy tunes like “This Is How We Roll”, “BO$$”, and “All In My Head (Flex)” had the fans up and jumping.

@FifthHarmony ended on a high note with Work From Home. Which was your favourite performance of the night, #Harmonizers? #FifthHarmony #fifthharmony727 #FifthHarmonyMalaysia #FifthHarmonyKualaLumpur #727tourkualalumpur #727Tour #727tourasia #727tourmalaysia #727tourmy #SunwayLagoon #AllyBrooke #DinahJane #LaurenJauregui #NormaniKordei

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Having said that, the slower songs were less engaging. Although ballads like “Write on Me” and “No Way” allowed the ladies to showcase their vocal range, their voices were sometimes drowned out by the band’s high key. It didn’t help that the enthusiastic crowd had the stamina to go on screaming – and we don’t blame them.

After “Worth It”, we knew that the exciting night was coming to an end as the music for “Work From Home” started to play. The smash single was Fifth Harmony’s 1st top 10 single on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Weren’t @FifthHarmony the best, #Harmonizers? Thank you such an amazing night! We’re gonna hold you on your promise to come back here for another performance ? #FifthHarmony #FifthHarmonyMalaysia #FifthHarmonyKualaLumpur #727tourkualalumpur #727Tour #SunwayLagoon #727tourMalaysia #727tourmy #AllyBrooke #NormaniKordei #LaurenJauregui #DinahJane

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All in all, Fifth Harmony’s “7/27 Tour” was incredibly fun and entertaining. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait too long before we see these talented singers again ;)

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Chris Pratt Recalls Near Death Experience While Filming “Guardians of the Galaxy”

In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, many movie lovers have been going on a movie marathon. Some have even been organising virtual Quarantine Watch Parties for Marvel films.

Joining in on the fun is James Gunn when fans across the globe re-watched “Guardians of the Galaxy”. The director has been dropping interesting reveals in his live tweets – some of which came as a surprise to many.

Take a look at some of the interesting tidbits and insights shared by Gunn:

1. Star Lord dancing to Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” tune.

3. Mapping out the character’s developments.

4. The challenge of squeezing Thanos into “Guardians of the Galaxy”.

One of my favourite meetings ever was meeting you for the role and getting to see the whole movie on walls because you’d storyboarded the hell out of it!!

— Karen Gillan (@karengillan) April 8, 2020

6. He regrets shooting the Peter Quill-Gamora space sequence underwater.

In case you can’t recall, this particular scene is when Nebula blows up Gamora’s space pod outside of Knowhere. Peter Quill insisted on saving his love interest by giving her his helmet.

7. Chris Pratt chimed in about his near death experience.

I was really sick. I couldn’t equalize sinus pressure. Anyone who SCUBA dives knows how uncomfortable that is 12’ underwater. That was the last day of filming and I remember thinking that was smart because I was gonna die but at least they had the rest of the film in the can. https://t.co/GoHq06TZmN

— Chris Pratt (@prattprattpratt) April 9, 2020

8. Rocket Racoon will have a bigger role in the 3rd instalment.


MsPuiyi On Her Raunchy Scenes Being Cut From “Pulau”

Things have definitely been looking up for MsPuiyi (Siew Pui Yi) this year. Aside from launching her scholarship programme, the 24-year-old’s first Malay movie  will be released! That’s right, “Pulau” will be hitting cinemas on 9th March.

Horror movie “Pulau” has been a hot topic recently, and it mostly has to do with MsPuiyi. Malaysians allegedly weren’t happy to discover she had several raunchy scenes in the film. However, it was recently revealed that most of those scenes have been removed. To our surprise, the budding star is fine with that!

Yesterday (28th February), “Pulau” got its first screening with the media. But, it was noted that most of the publicised intimate scenes between MsPuiyi’s and fellow actor Vikar’s characters had been removed. While we’re sure this is disappointing for some fans, MsPuiyi herself isn’t hung up about it.

“This movie allows Malaysians to see their own culture (on screen),” the 24-year-old pointed out. “I think it’s something to be proud of.” But, MsPuiyi did admit that she had enjoyed the filming. “I didn’t expect the director to make me look so dreamy,” she shared, adding that the filming had also motivated her to get her driving license.

Unlike MsPuiyi, Vikar had been rather nervous about said intimate scenes. It didn’t help that his girlfriend had wanted to “observe” while they filmed it. Still, Vikar only had praises for MsPuiyi. “She is a super nice person,” he stated. “(She made) me feel comfortable and at ease during the shoot.” Vikar even teased MsPuiyi’s current boyfriend, Mark O’Dea by saying: “You stole my woman!”

“Pulau” is currently listed as PG-13. However, it is still banned from release in Terengganu. Producer Fred Chong shared they are hoping to get approval to lift the ban. Fred added that the final film for Malaysia was cut 10 times prior to its release. But, he claims this is fine, as he wants to “respect the country and culture” of Malaysia.

Well, although MsPuiyi’s most awaited scenes might not be seen in this film, there’s always an extended version for streaming. In fact, the budding star shared she hopes to film more action and romance movies in the future!

Catch #MsPuiyi & #MarkOdea in #PulauMovie on 9th March. #SiewPuiyi #Puiyi

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Want to see #MsPuiyi perform her magic trick? #MarkOdea #PulauMovie #Puiyi

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#KimKat: PLAY Club Is Ready To Turn April Up With Kim Lee & Kat Nova – Meowr!

Kickoff your April weekend with the alluring duo – Kim Lee and Kat Nova!

Collectively known as DJ KimKat, they’re known to have a knack for recognising exciting melodies. As such, the multi-talented women began pursuing their dream of being internationally-recognised DJs.

Since 2007, DJ KimKat connected over their mutual aspirations and have quickly become a highly sought act in the DJ commodity. The Los Angeles natives have toured across the United States from Scottsdale to New York and internationally from Korea to Vietnam, captivating crowds with their unique electro sets.

Expertly infusing EDM, Hip-Hop, Trance, and Top 40, DJ KimKat grace any venue that they play at with unrivaled energy and compelling music selection. Heck, we even hard the opportunity to experience that aboard Livescape Asia’s inaugural “It’s The Ship” festival cruise.

Their stylish visual aesthetic brings another tantalizing component to an already enviable presentation.

On top of that, the dynamic duo is currently working on their debut album, and is prepared to prove that they can create their own music capable of fascinating the masses. Although KimKat will produce several tracks themselves, they have already secured several high-profile collaborators including Brian Kennedy, the man responsible for such hits as Rihanna’s “Disturbia” and Chris Brown’s “Forever”.

But don’t just let us brag about KimKat, check out the video from their “Life in Color” gig in Seoul:

PLAY club at The Roof is proud to present DJ KimKat on 4th April and is supported by Jagermeister, DEFINE, UBER, Most Wanted Entertainment and Sound Box Asia.

Cover charge is RM75 and doors open from 10pm.

For more information, call their hotline at 013 2703111 or visit their Facebook page.


Behind The Scenes: Magic! — Rude

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Magic! is composed of Nasri Atweh. Mark Pelli, Alex Tanas and Ben Spivak. The reggae fusion band gained global recognition with their single “Rude”, which was released in December 2013.

Currently signed by Sony Music International through Latium Entertainment, “Rude” by Magic! peaked at number two both in Australia (ARIA Charts) and New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ), reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.

Magic! recently released a behind-the-scenes video of the making of “Rude” and is set to release their album on July 1st. So don’t miss out!

Watch the video below to find out what went down in the making of the video “Rude”

For more on Magic! visit their social networking sites: Facebook, Website, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.


Asia Club Tour 2018: Zedd To Perform In Kuala Lumpur In April

Get ready fans! Zedd (real name Anton Zaslavski) will be invading Southeast Asia in the next few months.

Future Sound Asia took to their official Facebook page this morning (Monday, 5th February) to announce that the Russian-German record producer, songwriter, DJ and multi-instrumentalist will be performing in Kuala Lumpur this coming April.

Ever since his debut album “Clarity” came out in 2012, Zedd has taken the electronic dance music by storm. The albums’ title track “Clarity” peaked at No.2 on the Top 40, and even nabbed a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. His sophomore record, “True Colors” in 2015 not only produced hits like “I Want You to Know” (feat. Selena Gomez), it also earned him a 2016 Billboard Music Award for “Best Dance Album”.

For his Asia Club Tour 2018, the 28-year-old hitmaker will be kicking things off in late March. Besides Malaysia, Zedd is also making pitstops in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia (Jakarta), and Philippines (Manila).

Brought to you by Future Sound Asia, the details to Zedd’s Asia Club Tour 2018 at Kuala Lumpur are as follows:

Tickets will be available at BoxTix Asia starting from this Wednesday, 7th February 2018, onwards.

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Universal Music Malaysia Presents US The Duo Live In Kuala Lumpur

4 years ago, two emerging solo acts, Michael and Carissa, from opposite sides of the country met by fate, fell in love and combined their talents to form Us The Duo. The success from the release of their YouTube videos lead to the duo writing their own music together which resulted in them producing their first self-titled album, Us.

After the release of the album, Michael and Carissa got married and have since been travelling and playing music together. Having gained quick exposure in the last five months, they released their second album No Matter Where You Are, which peaked at #22 on the iTunes Pop Charts, and #19 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart.

This July, Us The Duo will be making their Malaysian debut at the Bently Music Auditorium. Brought to fans by Universal Music Malaysia, Us The Duo is slated to perform on July 5th (Sunday). In order to catch them live, fans will just have to purchase their album No Matter Where You Are to get a pair of tickets to the showcase.

Fans are encouraged to bring along the album to get it autographed by the duo after the show. The album is priced at RM48.90 and will be available for purchase at participating retail outlets: Speedy Pavillion, Speedy 1U (old wing), Speedy Midvalley, Victoria Sg Wang, Victoria Amcorp Mall, Victoria Tropicana Mall. Online album purchase for the same price is also available from June 17th (Wednesday) onwards through Peatix.

We leave you today with “No Matter Where You Are” by Us The Duo.

For more information, please call Universal Music Malaysia at 03-79587433 or visit the Universal Music Malaysia Facebook Page or the Peatix website.


Hype’s Now Playing: The Weeknd – Earned It (Explicit)

We already know that a few popular artistes/songs are heavily involved in making the upcoming adult novel turned movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” sound sexy. Beyoncé first indicated that she was involved way back in July 2014, and apparently, the soundtrack also includes a terrific cover of her song “Crazy in Love” by Sofia Karlberg. And then there’s also the recent release of Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do“, which we hear was written specifically for the movie.

Now, yet another sultry and somewhat explicit music video is steaming up the interwebs.

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (also “Fifty Shades of Grey” director), The Weeknd’s video for “Earned It” is here. This thing is explicit as there are ladies with taped-up bums, X’s on their boobs and a multitude of other BDSM-style constraints sure to please the one and only Christian Grey. Oh, there’s also a very suggestive looking star Dakota Johnson tied up and hanging from the ceiling. At one point, she touches The Weeknd’s signature hair.

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” cast boasts  Christian Grey as Jamie Dornan, while Anastasia Steele is played by Dakota Johnson. The movie also stars Victor Rasuk as Jose, Eloise Mumford as Kate, Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey and Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey. Sam Taylor-Johnson is director, and James is one of the executive producers.

The movie slated for a 12th February release. Just in time for a very sexy Valentine’s Day. Pre-orders for the “Fifty Shades of Grey” OST are now open here.

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


#Malaysia: Agong’s Official Birthday Celebration On 29th July Moved To 9th Sept

The king’s official birthday has been moved again.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V’s official birthday celebration was originally scheduled on 29th July, but it has changed to 9th September, this year.

“The Government has agreed to move the birthday celebration of His Highness Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V for the year 2017 from Saturday, 29th July 2017 to Saturday, 9th September 2017,” reads the statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Department yesterday (Thursday, 13th July).

This marks the 2nd time this year where Agong’s birthday celebration date has been shifted. The first changed took place in April when the King’s birthday was moved from the first Saturday of June to the last Saturday of July.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Red Velvet – Automatic

SM Entertainment’s “new wave” of idols are almost ready to debut as a 5-member group. On 18th March, to be exact!

By now, most of you would’ve at least heard of Red Velvet, a group that originally consisted of 4 members including the members from SM pre-debut team, “SM Rookies” – Wendy, Seulgi, and Irene. And also, Joy. They group debuted with a song and a dance, and much fanfare alongside their hit single, “Happiness”.

The initial impression of the group was nothing short of infectious bubbly-ness and sugary sweet cuteness because of the way their first music video was done. In fact, the girls garnered great response from the fans for their psychedelic concept, said to be a mix of f(x)’s experimental concept and SNSD Girls’ Generation’s mainstream pop concept.

About a week ago, it was announced that SM Entertainment has added a new member to the bill – Yeri. Following which, the South Korean entertainment powerhouse released a slew of teaser pictures and videos, further enticing fans to look forward to Red Velvet’s first appearance as a 5-member group!

All in the same breath, it was also revealed that their mini album will be called “Ice Cream Cake”, which will come with a title track of the same name as well as another one named, “Automatic”.

Don’t hold your breaths now because the official music video for “Automatic” has been released ;)

The concept is a little different from that of “Happiness”, but we love the girls’ extreme makeovers. We dare say that they (sans Yeri) look completely different from when “Happiness” was released!

Lock the 18th March 2015 date down because that’s when these irresistibly new wave of gorgeous idols will finally debut!

For more information, visit Red Velvet’s Facebook page.


#RussellPeters: “The Almost Famous World Tour” Live in Malaysia 2015

The last time he was here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it was in 2012 as part of his “Notorious World Tour 2012“. If we remember correctly, the ticket sales for that one did so well that 7,900 tickets for his show were snapped up in under three hours, beating some other countries to the chase. So much so that the organisers had no choice but to add a second show, due to (obvious) popular demand. But that comes as no surprise because world-famous Canadian comedian Russell Peters breaks comedy sales records wherever he sets foot on the globe.

Well, guess what? He has been around the globe, probably several times in the past 2 years, and now he’s coming back with a new tour!

“The Russell Peters Almost Famous World Tour” features all new material, plus his lightning fast improv with the audience.

“I like to interact with the front rows,” says Peters of his signature back and forth with the audience. “I use the interaction to take me from bit to bit. Some guys go on-stage with script and don’t deviate from it. That’s not my style. I have my set and know what I want to cover; I just use the audience to move me in certain directions. It’s very collaborative and each show is unique.”

This tour will mark Peters’ second performance in Malaysia. Russell Peters will be tickling Malaysians’ funny bones on 10th April 2015 at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam.
The Almost Famous World Tour will also feature Russell’s Official Tour DJ’s; Toronto’s DJ Starting from Scratch and New York City’s DJ Spinbad, as well as video cameras and screens for an up-close and intimate show in an arena setting.

Ticket sales launch will be announced soon. Keep checking back with us because we’ll release the information as soon as we have ’em!

For more information and updates, visit LOL Events’ Facebook page or website.

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Hype’s Movie Review: #Southpaw, A Melodramatic Parable That Packs A Punch

Part of what makes the “Rocky” franchise so successful is its highly motivational plot.

The story of how Sylvester Stallone, who was a struggling actor back then, fought to get the movie made has truly inspired a lot of people in the world. He went on to have a successful acting career in his life after the film won 3 Academy Awards for “Best Picture”, “Best Directing”, and “Best Film Editing”. The success of the film has unsurprisingly lured Hollywood into making more boxing movies centering on the struggles of a professional boxer.

From Robert De Niro to Denzel Washington to Russell Crowe, a number of Hollywood A-listers have undergone shocking physical transformations to play pro-boxers on screen. Multi award-winning actor Jake Gyllenhaal is the latest actor to join the ranks as he is playing a championship boxer known as Billy “The Great” Hope in Antoine Fuqua’s latest boxing drama, “Southpaw”.

The boxing drama is about a championship boxer, who seems to have it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife, an adorable daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, he later finds himself hitting rock bottom when a personal tragedy strikes. His lifelong manager and friend leaves him behind and his daughter is taken into care by social workers as his life is getting turned upside down. To rise up against all odds and win back the trust of the people that he loves, he turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym and enters the hardest battle of his life.

It’s impossible to watch “Southpaw” without talking about Eminem, whose turbulent life inspired the events in the movie. Eminem has never worn a boxing glove in all his years, but his struggles were the apt metaphor to Billy’s struggles in the competitive boxing world. This film is, in a way, a sequel to “8 Mile”, the 2002 rap biopic film which starred the superstar rapper himself.

As a result, it can get a little too melodramatic for boxing movies fans.

If we ignore how “Southpaw” was inspired by Eminem’s life, any boxing movie fan would have thought that this movie wasn’t as intense as they thought it would be. It’s not a testosterone-soaked tale about the rise of a struggling boxer and it’s definitely not a rise-and-fall story that is filled with blood and guts. The movie ended up being nothing more than a story about the struggles of a family man. A lot of blood and sweat were shed for Gyllenhaal to portray the role, but his talent and strength were unfortunately underutilised by the director.

That’s not to say that “Southpaw” sucks because Gyllenhaal once again became the saving grace of the film. The actor hasn’t stopped trying to impress us through his groundbreaking film roles. Last year, he earned high praises from critics and fans for his dedication to lose more than 20 pounds for his psychotic role as freelance crime reporter Lou Bloom in “Nightcrawler“. A few months later, he bulked up himself just so he can impress us again through his role as Billy Hope in this boxing drama.

Though every moment he spent with his daughter Leila (played by Oona Laurence) turns melodramatic, the movie may at least be awarded due to his outstanding performance and his strong dedication for a film role.

Gyllenhaal is not the only one who saved the movie from falling into a downward spiral either.

When Billy returns to the streets where he grew up, we were introduced to Titus “Tick” Willis, a character played by Forest Whitaker. Tick, who is Billy’s former mentor, owns a rundown boxing gym that forbids his students from drinking and swearing. He prioritises strategies, discipline, and calmness rather than to just physically train his students. He is reluctant to train Billy, but agrees to help him so that he can stand up again. Through his part, Whitaker definitely took things down a notch by wisely avoiding boxing-movie clichés.

Speaking of boxing-movie clichés, this film surprisingly succeeded at establishing its essence through its editing and cinematography. The training montages were decent and well-choreographed when paired with the suitably gloomy treatment. During the boxing sequences, the camerawork’s focus on the character’s movement was pretty satisfying as we are able to observe how they move sharply to attack or defend.

If only the film could focus on getting all of us hooked on these boxing sequences, we wouldn’t be so disappointed as we’ve already set our expectations too high.

Overall, “Southpaw” is just another formulaic boxing parable that wasn’t memorable. No matter how great the cinematography and editing was, its focus on the melodramatic storyline took away the fun part of the film.

If there’s one thing that we might remember the movie for, it’s probably for the way it ended beautifully with Eminem’s “Kings Never Die”, featuring Gwen Stefani.

“Southpaw” is slated for release on 6th August 2015 in Malaysia.

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

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“Hot Guys Who Cook” Invades DIVA Universal!

Yesterday, we attended the launch of an upcoming new reality TV series called, “Hot Guys Who Cook”. Soul food packaged in forms of pure eye candy and awesome recipes, each episode will feature deliciously hot men attempting to cook up a storm in the kitchen.

Not just one man per episode, but three. That’s right. Count ‘em!

Sure, what with all the editing and post production, it sounds easy. But these guys only have seven minutes each to cook up a dish while simultaneously try to look “pretty”, chatting, and charming viewers at home.

Last night, we met about half of the 18 men from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and The Philippines at the official launch. The focus, however, was on George Young, Josiah Mizukami, and Henry Golding. Uh, when guests weren’t busy ogling over half naked men in aprons serving hors d’oeuvres and wine, of course.

George Young is a half Greek half Chinese lawyer by trade (surprise surprise), who found his calling to pursue a modeling career. Eventually, he ventured into being a presenter/actor (he recently finished a box office run in a Bollywood film) and since then, he has graced television screens in Britain and across Asia, and is now looking to cook up a storm.

His signature dish? “George’s Celebratory Wrap” aka Beef Steak Wrap.

Cleo’s Most Eligible Bachelor of 2011, however, hails from a completely different background, having conquered the Asian entertainment and fashion scene. Born in Hawaii, Josiah Mizukami is a half Japanese and half Caucasian model turned host who is famous for his well chiseled body (that must’ve taken a lot of hours at the gym!)  and is a constant fixture in just about all of the mainstream media.

He says that he knows a “Seafood and Watercress Salad” like the back of his hand. Hmm. We’ll see!

And last but sure as hell not least, the English and Iban warrior from none other than Malaysia, Henry Golding. From hair styling to fixing bad hair days, to becoming the face and voice of Malaysian TV, he says that he has merged his love for hosting and his passion for travel. Somewhere in those travels, he must’ve also discovered his love for cooking!

The Elle magazine’s Host of the Year says he makes a mean “Roast Chicken”.

Well, as they would say, hot men, good food, and great fun. What else can we ask for? Right?

Clickfor more pictures from the event. And don’t forget to catch “Hot Guys Who Cook” when it premieres on the 25th of June (Monday) at 9pm exclusively on DIVA Universal!

For more information, visit their official website.


(UPDATE) #NorthKorea: Pyongyang Bans All Malaysians From Leaving The Republic

When North Korean ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol left Malaysia yesterday, many Malaysians breathed a sigh of relief.

But the relationship between both countries just took a turn for the worse as Pyongyang has decided to ban all Malaysian citizens from leaving the republic. This was revealed by the state media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea today (Tuesday, 7th March).

A statement from the official Korea Central News Agency (KCNA), which cited the foreign ministry, said, “All Malaysian nationals in the DPRK will be temporarily prohibited from leaving the country until the incident that happened in Malaysia is properly solved.”

The decision potentially holds all Malaysians as hostage amidst an increasingly heated diplomatic row over the assassination of Kim Jong Nam in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2).

In retaliation to North Korea’s decision, Malaysia has also decided to bar North Koreans nationals from leaving the country.

BREAKING: Malaysia’s deputy prime minister says North Koreans are barred from leaving country, after Pyongyang blocked Malaysians.

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 7, 2017

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the news in a special press conference in Parliament.

“We don’t mean to do this, but it needs to be done. The Home Ministry through the immigration department has issued this order (to be implemented) with immediate effect,” he said. He added that all North Korean embassy officials and staff will be forced to stay, but regular North Korean citizens will be allowed to leave.

Police have also cordoned and surrounded the North Korean embassy.

When approached at the Parliament lobby, Deputy Foreign Minister Reezal Merican told reporters that there are currently 11 Malaysians in North Korea.

Malaysia’s ambassador to North Korea, Mohamad Nizan Mohamad, has already left the country weeks ago on 22nd February. He and his envoy were recalled to Kuala Lumpur for consultation.

After Kang was ordered expelled for his disparaging remarks on Malaysia, North Korea retaliated by denouncing the Malaysia ambassador as persona non grata (person not appreciated).

Sources: Channel NewsAsia, The Star Online (1) (2), Malaysiakini.

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“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” Premieres This Week

Fans all over the world are welcomed to join in on a global live premiere event to celebrate the release of “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry”.

Hosted by Apple Music host and DJ Zane Lowe, the event will showcase an exclusive stripped down performance by the Grammy winner herself, special video packages from the documentary film, an interview with director R.J. Cutler, as well as an intimate conversation with Billie.

The synopsis for “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” reads:

“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” tells the true coming-of-age story of the singer-songwriter and her rise to global superstardom. From award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the documentary offers a deeply intimate look at this extraordinary teenager’s journey, at just 17 years old, navigating life on the road, on stage, and at home with her family, while writing, recording and releasing her debut album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”

The 20-year-old has been prepping for the release of a new self-titled book with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, which is set to debut on 11th May. The singer-songwriter is also up for 4 Grammys this year, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Everything I Wanted”, together with Best Song Written for Visual Media for her James Bond theme, “No Time to Die”.

To wet your appetite, Billie has also revealed a live audio performance of “ilomilo”. Prior to the debut of “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” on Apple TV+, fans can catch live event at 10:00am Malaysia time on the pop star’s own YouTube channel.


#Maleficent: Disney Plans To Develop Sequel; Angelina Jolie Eyed To Return

Can’t get enough of “Maleficent“? Us too.

And now, Disney is granting our wishes as Deadline reported that the studio is already starting to work on a “Maleficent” sequel. The sequel is written with Angelina Jolie in mind, as the studio is hopeful that the star will return to act as the winged witch once again. As such, Disney is currently keeping Jolie “in the loop”.

Linda Woolverton and Joe Roth are back on board as scriptwriter and producer respectively. However, it is unsure if Robert Stromberg, the production designer who made his directorial debut with “Maleficent”, will be returning to the director’s seat this time round.

Woolverton has worked on multiple Disney productions and was credited as the writers for “Beauty and the Beast“, “The Lion King”, and “Alice in Wonderland”. Roth has a huge amount of movies under his belt, having involved himself in the production of “The Exorcist III”, “Knight and Day”, and “Snow White & the Huntsman” . As for Stromberg, he won 2 Academy Awards for the “Best Art Direction” category with “Avatar” and “Alice in Wonderland”.

“Maleficent” is a dark fantasy film which retells the story of the fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty”. Instead of the traditional narrative, the 2014 movie tells the story from the evil witch’s point-of-view. Elle Fanning took up the role of Princess Aurora, while Sharlto Copley, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville starred in supporting roles.

The movie grossed $758 million worldwide with a budget estimated at $130 – $200 milion and was a commercial success, despite receiving mixed reviews from film critics.


Cold Storage’s New Concept Flagship Store Opens At KLCC

It’s been 14 months in the making, and Cold Storage Malaysia officially launched their new concept flagship store at Suria KLCC Mall yesterday (Friday, 15th December) morning.

Not only did the renovations unveiled a classier and more organise brand new look, but the outlet also introduced a wider array of food and beverages of meats, fish, and wines from around the world.

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To ensure shoppers have a unique experience at Cold Storage KLCC, a new technology called the QR codes is now available at the flagship store. By scanning the codes with your smartphone, you can now learn more about the selected food items before purchasing them. It can be nutritional information, recipes, or random fun facts about the product.

Another highlight that is worth noting is that every corner now has a bright signboard to indicate its category. The 8 main corners at KLCC’s Cold Storage are:

In partnering with Happy Fresh, customers can also opt for delivery services within the vicinity of a 30km radius. Locals and expats alike can now order fresh food at their own convenience.

For more information, check out Cold Storage’s official website or hit up their Facebook page.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Rita Ora & Chris Brown – Body On Me

British singer Rita Ora has shared the music  video for her latest single, “Body On Me” featuring Chris Brown. The video features the duo meeting in an apartment elevator where sparks fly between them.

As the vide continues, it shows the duo finding each other again and they then got hot and steamy. The video also shows the “I Will Never Let You Down” singer wrapped in a Union Jack, representing her home country, as she sings the sultry tune.

The video ends with the duo showing off their dance moves before a flash back to the beginning of the music video, where they first met in the apartment elevator.

Watch the sexy “Body On Me” video below:


#LOLFest: Comedians Gather For A Comedy Festival Like No Other

Are you ready for a world of laughter? We sure are!

LOL Events proudly announces the introduction of its first comedy festival called “LOL Fest”. The comedy festival is set to host an eclectic mix of a whopping 35 local and internal comedians. The soon-to-be annual comedy festival will start with a week-long Laughter Exhibition, and will continue with 4 days of comedy shows spanning from July 30th (Thursday) to August 2nd (Sunday). All shows and activities will take place in Publika, Solaris Dutamas.

Japanese comedy, bilingual comedy, comedy magic, improvisation comedy and a variety of stand-up comedy shows are all part of a packed 4 day schedule. Shows also vary for different age groups with dual show ratings of ‘13+’ and ‘18+’. LOL Fest will also include kids-friendly comedy shows on Saturday afternoon at The Square, Publika where proceeds go to a charitable cause.

The LOL exhibition themed ‘Laughter Makes the World Go Round’ will be held at the Boulevard of Publika, beginning July 27. This exhibition explores the many different aspects of laughter as perceived through the eyes of various artists from different disciplines and background. It is an exploration of humour and laughter, and what makes it so uniquely human. The exhibition will include photographs, cartoons, doodles, paintings, illustrations and digital images from local and regional artists.

LOL Fest will also debut a cluster of Japanese comedians from Yoshimoto Kogyo, one of the biggest entertainment groups in Japan with more than 100 years in the industry. A group of nine comedians of varied comedy disciplines will entertain in 2 specially designed shows, one fully in Japanese and the other in English or non-verbal. Featured artist include Kamiyama Ichirou, a senior pantomime artist and Kumada Mashahi, a rhythm comedian akin to the ones you see in Japanese game shows. They will be supported by comedians from the Sumimasu Geinin Project.

Another highlight show for the festival is the first of its kind, called a ‘Laugh-a-thon’. This specially curated show will feature some amazing local and international comedy talents in a 6 hour special with more than a dozen performances. Here’s how it works; once a ticket-holder enters the show, they can stay for as long as they want with one catch; one ticket is only for one entry with no re-entries. One ticket, one entry and stay till you are all out of laughs. This show promises to take audiences on an entirely different spectrum of stand-up comedy experience.

“We are thrilled to announce the conception of the LOL Fest this year. Throughout the past 6 years, LOL Events has worked at establishing a platform for emerging and renowned talents that has both engaged and embraced the local community as well as the entertainment industry,” said Rizal Kamal, founder of LOL Events. “As we enter into this new adventure of sorts, we are excited to continue to showcase and expose audiences to a greater range of comedic talents, and as always, bringing laughter to Malaysians, as we really need them”.

LOL Events will also be organising a Charity Bash at The Square, Publika on August 1st, 2015 as part of LOL Fest. The event is catered for all ages and will include family based activities such as a bazaar, performances as well as a charity auction. All proceeds from the event will be contributed to aid those in need.

Visitors can also drop by the Lemon Garden while at The Square to juggle lemons and participate in the ‘Spin to Win’ contest. Winners will be rewarded with Tiger Radler premiums. On top of that, all ticket holders to the shows at The Bee or Black Box will be given a can of ice cold Tiger Radler.

LOL Fest is presented by Tiger Radler and is supported by an array of partners which include Comedy Central Asia, Enrich by Malaysia Airlines, and Uber. Tickets for all the shows available during the LOL Fest will be available to public through Ticketpro Malaysia. Ticket prices range from RM40 to RM120.

Comedians participating in LOL Fest also includes:

For more information, check out its website – LOL Fest.

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#KualaLumpur: Intense Rainstorm Destroys Office, Caused Flash Floods, & Hailstones

Crazy hailstorm, flash floods, and “snowfall” – Kuala Lumpur was truly at the mercy of Mother Nature last Friday (3rd June 2016).

It was mayhem in the city where office workers of the Standard Chartered Bank branch at Wisma Scope International in Bukit Jalil experienced a terrifying episode when walls and the ceiling of their office caved in from above, shattering its windows in the process.

A 30-second video clip that captured the scary incident had already made its way on several social media sites. As the office was being hit, office workers can be seen scrambling away in panic while some decided to take cover under their desk to avoid being crushed by the falling ceiling.

The office was immediately exposed to the strong wind and rain. Panic-stricken screams and the emergency alarm can be heard throughout the clip while the employees were being asked to evacuate the building.

On the same evening, other parts of KL also took a hard hit. The severe hailstorm also tore the roof of a petrol station while KL City Hall (DBKL) reported that at least 6 locations had experienced fallen trees due to strong winds.

According to MalaysiaKini, these locations were along Jalan Kinabalu to Jalan Maharajalela, the exit at Jalan Tun Razak, along Bukit Jalil Highway near Technology Park Malaysia, Alam Damai, Desa Tasik, Bukit Damansara and Sri Permaisuri.

Several staff from Astro were shocked to see their vehicles damaged after uprooted trees fell on their cars. “We were in the office when we heard a loud noise outside the building. Some chaos was taking place, so my colleagues and I rushed downstairs to see what was going,” said Mogan Muniandy, an Astro Radio news editor.

“We were shocked to see some 10 cars damaged in my office area. About 2 or 3 vehicles were badly dented due to uprooted trees,” he added. According to City Fire and Rescue Department chief operations officer Samsol Maarif Saibani, the department received reports of at least 45 fallen trees around the city last Friday.

The surprise didn’t just end there. “Snow” was also spotted at Astro’s headquarters as well as several Sungai Besi areas. Although this isn’t the first time Malaysia has experienced hailstones, the fact that giant pallets of ice were raining from above does raise some concerns.

Drivers on the road as well as commuters relying on train service were also not spared. Flash floods that took place in several major roads and areas (namely Jalan Duta, Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Pantai Baru, Jalan Genting Klang, Middle Ring Road 2, Taman Melati, Jalan Pudu, Jalan Imbi and the Shah Alam Highway) also brought traffic to a standstill, thus causing massive jams and worsening the rush hour.

Passengers on the Putra Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Express Rail Link (ERL) were reportedly left stranded due to power failure caused by the violent storm. “While services between Cheras and Sri Petaling stopped from 6.24pm, train services continued with longer waiting period between Awan Besar and Bandar Puteri,” said Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd CEO, Ahmad Nizam Mohamed Amin.

LRT passenger, K. Parkaran, 62, told The Star that he and 200 other commuters were stuck for more than 2 hours at the Sri Petaling station before normal service resumed at 9pm.

Well, it looks like Malaysia’s weather won’t be improving anytime soon. So get your umbrellas ready and be safe people!

Sources: NST, Says, The Star, MalaysiaKini, The Rakyat Post, Astro Awani/ Featured Image: Says.


10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pavilion KL’s Tokyo Street

Pavilion KL’s Tokyo Street precinct has captivated many shoppers and Japan-enthusiasts over the years and is home to some of Kuala Lumpur’s most authentic Japanese restaurants, stores and experiences. In celebration of Tokyo Street’s 10th Anniversary, we’re sharing a list of 10 things you may not know about one of Kuala Lumpur’s most unique shopping experiences.

#1 Tokyo Street is so good – it’s award-winning!

By successfully blending traditional elements and modern facets of Japan’s dynamic culture and ambience, Tokyo Street was awarded the ‘Gold Award — Tokyo Street Grand Opening, Expansion & Renovation’ at the ICSC Asia Pacific Shopping Centre Awards 2012.

Waltzing through Tokyo Street, you would have noticed the quaint stores with wooden finishings. This long strip of stores is called Nakamise, and it’s inspired by the famous Nakamise-dori Street in Japan. It makes you feel like you’ve found a little slice of Japan shopping right here at home, doesn’t it?

#3 The red lanterns are real Asakusa lanterns

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It’s hard to miss the giant red lanterns as you make your way up to level six in Pavilion KL en route to Tokyo Street – but did you know these beautiful Asakusa lanterns are authentically Japanese? They were inspired by the Lantern of Kaminarimon (thunder gate) of Senso-ji Temple in Japan. The more you know…

#4 The area used to be filled with furniture!

Yes, the 40,000 sq ft precinct that is now Tokyo Street used to be a designer furniture corner! It was known as the Home Precinct back in 2009, and was a one-stop-shop for home decor where the latest designer furniture and interior trends from around the world were showcased.

After a survey found that Malaysians love Japanese concepts, Pavilion KL decided to bring a little piece of Japan to Kuala Lumpur and invited a Japanese architect to bring the award-winning Tokyo Street precinct to life in 2011.

#5 You can relive your childhood with Doraemon!

Various Japanese manga icons have made their appearances during Tokyo Street’s anniversary celebrations, with one of the crowd favorites being Doraemon! The robotic blue cat invaded Pavilion KL in 2019, filling the sixth floor with plenty of pop-up stores that sold various exclusive and limited edition merchandise. Good times!

If you missed the event, you can head over to Tokyo Street and marvel over the selection of plush toys at Karafu – from Totoro, One Piece, Pokemon and My Melody, Karafu has it all!

#6 J-pop heat, brought to you by Tokyo Street!

Who could forget the phenomenal PPAP song – better known as the “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” song by PIKOTARO? The pop sensation made a comeback to Malaysia with the launch of a brand new song live at Tokyo Street in 2018!

Additionally, Tokyo Street also hosted Japan’s largest female idol group, AKB48 (Akihabara 48) in 2019! The group had fans jumping, singing and dancing all day long! Super kawaii. Check out what went down here.

Nestled on the sixth floor of Pavilion KL is a speciality matcha store, Matcha Hero Kyoto, which opened its doors in Tokyo Street in early 2015 and was the sole importer of Marukyu Koyamaen teas in the country. The rich taste of matcha in their ice creams and drinks will definitely leave you wanting more!

Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese fashion by trying on a kimono from Kuma Yukata, or are looking to pick up some trendy Japanese streetwear from Simple Bean and Miira Mew, Tokyo Street hosts a multitude of authentic Japanese fashion stores to keep your wardrobe Japan-approved.

#9 Grab some zen, and a beautiful bonsai

Amongst the food and fashion galore at Tokyo Street, you might have missed a little store that can bring more zen to your life. Traditional Japanese Bonsai trees symbolise harmony, balance, patience, and luck. Head to Zen Bonsai and pick up a beautifully trimmed bonsai to add a dash of Japanese flair to your home.

#10 It’s our 10th anniversary and they’re still going strong!

2021 marks the 10th anniversary of this award-winning precinct! Tokyo Street has brought endless joy to KL’s shoppers throughout the years, and we can’t wait to see what the next 10 years bring!

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Daniel Craig Confirms Return As James Bond

Daniel Craig has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as James Bond.

When asked whether he will play the secret agent again during his appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”, the 49-year-old star simply answered, “Yes.”

He then added, “We’ve been discussing it, we’ve just been trying to figure things out. I always wanted to, I needed a break.”

Besides that, the British actor also said that the series’ 25th instalment, which is due out in November 2019, will be his last time playing the iconic 007 agent. “I think this is it. I just want to go out on a high note, and I can’t wait,” he told Colbert.

Craig has played the James Bond in 4 films – “Casino Royale” (2006), “Quantum Of Solace” (2008), “Skyfall” (2012), and “Spectre” (2015). He famously commented that he would rather slash his wrists than perform the role of James Bond for a 5th time.

“If I did another Bond movie, it would only be for the money,” he was quoted saying.

Previously, it was rumoured that “James Bond” producers were finding a new actor to replace Daniel Craig. The list of British A-listers include “The Dark Tower” star Idris Elba, “Thor” actor Tom Hiddleston, as well as “Mad Max: Fury Road” actor Tom Hardy.

What are your thoughts on Daniel Craig returning as 007? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: Screen Rant, BBC, The Guardian / Featured image: TOBIAS SCHWARZ, AFP, Getty Images.


#Furious8: “Straight Outta Compton” Director Confirmed To Helm

The “Fast & Furious” franchise has just welcomed a new family member.

After days of speculation, director F. Gary Fray confirmed via Facebook and Twitter that he is attached to helm the 8th instalment of the “Fast & Furious” series.

Gray became one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood after the massive success of this year’s American biographical drama film, “Straight Outta Compton”.

Variety previously reported that Gray was among the 4 directors that have been eyed by the studio to helm the 8th film. The other 3 directors are “The Guest” director Adam Wingard, “Now You See Me” helmer Louis Leterrier, and Will Eubank

On 6th October (Tuesday), “Furious 7” star and producer Vin Diesel posted a photo of himself with Gray on his official Facebook page, hinting strongly that Gray is his choice to direct “Fast and Furious 8″.

As expected, Gray has been chosen to take over from James Wan, who helmed “Furious 7″.

Rumour has it that Gray has also been eyed to direct Marvel‘s “Black Panther“, which will be released in February 2018. Now, it’s unclear whether he is still in the running for the Marvel movie due to his commitment to the 8th “Fast & Furious” film.

According to Diesel, “Furious 8” is set to take place in New York City and will begin filming in spring next year. Pre-production is expected to begin next month.

“Furious 7” currently sits as the 7th highest-grossest film of all time (worldwide) and is still in theatres.

“Furious 8” is set to be released on 14th April 2017.

Though it won’t ever be the same again without Paul Walker, we can’t wait to see the next film!

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#GrabCar: MyTeksi Under Fire For #GrabitBeatit Pinktober Campaign

The tagline for MyTeksi’s Pinktober (breast cancer awareness month) campaign (#GrabitBeatit) reads, “Love Boobs? So does cancer” and it didn’t sit well with Malaysian netizens. Despite coming from the purest of intentions, netizens read the underlying message a little differently than MyTeksi had expected.

As such, netizens took to their respective social media platforms to slam the #GrabitBeatit campaign delivery, calling it out to be insensitive and misogynistic.

While it highlights Pinktober on some levels, netizens say that it undermines the seriousness of breast cancer as it has failed to reflect the real plight and suffering of many breast cancer victims and survivors. Amongst the many comments that MyTeksi has gotten from their followers, most are calling the on-demand service company sexist – disrespectful first and foremost to women and more importantly, breast cancer patients.

The #GrabitBeatit campaign is also being carried out in other countries, including Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. How does the campaign work? According to their website:

In support of breast cancer awareness, GrabCar would like to remind all ladies to perform a monthly breast self-exam. Starting 5th of October, we will also be selling our exclusive #GrabitBeatit T-shirt for RM30! On top of that, take part in our creative photo contest and stand a chance to win awesome Christy Ng flats! All sale proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia, an organization that provides support to women with breast cancer. So wear it and pledge it to win it!

Don’t worry if you miss out on the delivery. You can also get the t-shirts from Pestle and Mortar stores in Bangsar Store & Penang Chapter and on their website throughout October. It’s also available on Zalora.my. Support Pink October!

MyTeksi responded a couple of hours later in a statement issued via their Twitter account. In their statement, they admitted to using taglines which were “not reflective of the seriousness of the issue” but with initial purpose to “capture the public’s attention”.

They also went on to say that they wanted to support the cause in women’s health and safety because “it is close to our hearts”.

@faizalhamssin Hi there. We wanted to provide a detailed response to this and it's as attached. pic.twitter.com/JBm4DWvpBr

— Grab Malaysia (@GrabMY) October 7, 2015

What are your thoughts on this though? Do you think there were better ways that MyTeksi/GrabCar could’ve used to communicate the message? How do you think MyTeksi/GrabCar should’ve done this differently?

Feel free to discuss this in the comments box below.


Contest: Win A Copy Of Ariana Grande’s #MyEverything Album

In celebration of hitting 20k likes on our Facebook page, we’re giving away 5 copies of Ariana Grande’s brand spanking new album, “My Everything“! Yes, you’ve heard the hits e.g. “Problem”, “Break Free”, “Bang Bang” (as seen during this year’s MTV VMA) , so now is your chance to really, really obsess over the vocal powerhouse.

If you’re not already obsessed, that is.

But first, some very crucial information about Ariana Grande:

“My Everything” is Ariana Grande’s second No. 1 album in less than a year, following her “Yours Truly” debut. The album has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, giving the 21-year-old pop singer 2 No. 1 albums in less than a year. She’s the first woman to debut at No. 1 with her first 2 albums since 2010, and the first woman since Susan Boyle to see her first 2 albums debut at No. 1.

Note: Susan Boyle did it with “I Dreamed a Dream” (released in 2009) and “The Gift” (2010).

“My Everything” features 3 singles that have reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea (which peaked at No. 2), “Break Free” featuring Zedd (No. 4), and her collaboration with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj, “Bang Bang” (No. 6). On the Hot 100 chart dated 30th August, all 3 of those songs were in the top 10 at the same time, making Ariana Grande only the second lead female artist to have 3 concurrent top 10 hits!

To put this into perspective, only Adele, among lead-billed women, had done it previously.

Here’s what you gotta do to win one! Tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my and if you’re the winner, we’ll contact you via e-mail after the submissions have closed.

Special thanks to our awesome buddies from Universal Music Malaysia for making this contest happen!

For more information, visit Ariana Grande’s official website.

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adidas Encourages Malaysians To End Plastic Waste Via Running

Are you ready to Run For The Oceans once again? From 28th May till 8th June, the adidas x Parley Run for the Oceans returns for a fourth year with the objective to address the devastating levels of marine plastic pollution in the oceans.

During the 2-week duration, for every kilometer run, adidas has pledged to clean up the equivalent weight of 10 plastic bottles, up to a maximum of 500,000 lbs of marine plastic waste from beaches, remote islands, and coastlines.

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“As a global brand, and as global citizens, we have a big role to play in conserving the oceans and our planet. It is our responsibility to use our platforms, products, and voices to not just raise awareness, but to put into effect real action. In just three decades, the world’s oceans could contain more discarded plastic than fish if we don’t act now – only by working together and uniting can we end plastic waste,” said Alberto Uncini Manganelli, GM Running & Credibility Sports at adidas.

“More than a run or awareness campaign, Run for the Oceans has evolved into a powerful impact platform, one that inspires and empowers millions of people worldwide to unite around a common goal and support the oceans through sport, boosting the Parley movement through actual movement. And more than a partner, adidas has been a true ally, the family member we so urgently needed on our side to prove that industry can be the key that scales and accelerates solutions to the massive environmental problems we face. We believe that collaboration, creativity, and eco-innovation is the winning formula to save our oceans and end the global plastic crisis threatening the natural world, our own health and our future. Everyone who joins the run helps drive this vision forward,” said Cyrill Gutsch, CEO and Founder of Parley.

Unite and Run for the Oceans by signing up and tracking your runs via the adidas Running app. For more information and to sign up, visit adidas.com.my/runfortheoceans.


#xXx3: Kris WuYifan Cast In Upcoming “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” Film

And the Kris Wu (Yifan) news just keep rollin’ in!

The Canadian-Chinese idol-turned-actor has been casted in the upcoming “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” film aka “xXx3” along with actress Hermione Corfield, who is best known for her role in “Mr. Holmes”.

This was confirmed by director D.J. Caruso, who took to his Twitter to announce:

New cast members! #xandercagereturns #xxx3 Welcome to the Xander Zone @HermioneCorfield #KrisWu #HermioneCorfield pic.twitter.com/t8arsvWdV7

— D.j. Caruso (@Deejaycar) February 6, 2016

The original “xXx” (pronounced “Triple X”) movie was released in 2002. The American action film stars Diesel as Xander “XXX” Cage, a former extreme sports athlete and a stuntman who turned into a reluctant spy for the National Security Agency. He is sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a group of potential Russian terrorists in Central Europe.

The movie was a box office success and later spawned a sequel, “xXx: State of the Union” (released as “xXx: The Next Level” outside the US and Canada) in 2005. The character Xander Cage was supposedly killed in the sequel to explain his absence, but he apparently survived.

As of now, not much is known about “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” but the plot is as follows:

“Xander Cage is presumed dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons, the NSA agent, and returns as an xXx agent while he gets into a showdown with the mysterious Raif.”

Filming for “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” kicked off in Toronto in January 2016. It’ll be shot in both Toronto and the Philippines.

“xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” will mark Kris‘ 2nd international movie after Luc Besson’s “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets“.

Apart from sharing screen with Vin Diesel and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, he will also be joining the likes of Jet Li, “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina Dobrev, Tony Jaa, “Orange Is The New Black” actress Ruby Rose, Samuel L. Jackson, and Hermione Corfield.

“xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” is the 3rd installment to the original “xXx” and it is slated for release sometime in 2017.

Sources: Daebakkpop, hellokpop, xXx3 Wiki, asianjunkie.

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Donnie Yen “Very Dissapointed” Of Bruce Lee Portrayal In “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”

Bruce Lee is a person that needs no introduction, with him being one of the most respected figure in both action movies and martial arts. That being said, Donnie Yen was let down by how “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” chose to portray the martial art legend.

The film showed Lee as an arrogant braggart, who challenged Brad Pitt’s character to a fight in the film and was eventually beaten up. The scene didn’t sit well with many fans, as the “Fist Of Fury” star’s daughter has even questioned director Quentin Tarantino’s, decision in the film.

Yen was in KL recently promoting the latest instalment of the “Ip Man” series, when the question of the portrayal was brought up. The 56-year-old was honest in his disappointment at the rolee, despite knowing director Tarantino. He told reporters, “I know Tarantino personally, but I’m very disappointed with how he portrayed Bruce Lee in the movie. I watched most of the movie, but after that scene, I couldn’t continue on.”

The “Rogue One” actor then went on to explain that the “Enter The Dragon” star was not only an action star and martial artist, but was also an inspiration to filmmakers around the globe. “As filmmakers, I feel we should be more respectful towards someone like Lee, who has contributed so much to our industry,” he was quoted as saying.

When the conversation turns to Hong Kong actor Danny Chan, who will play the Bruce Lee in “Ip Man 4: The Finale”, the Guangzhou native was full of praises. “Danny doesn’t just look like Bruce Lee, he has also researched and practiced Lee’s moves and fighting style intensively,” Yen said.

“Ip Man 4: The Finale” will premiere in cinema on 20th December 2019, and is directed by Wilson Yip, who also directed the previous 3 “Ip Man” film. The film will also feature British actor Scott Adkins, Vanness Wu and Wu Yue.


Here Are All The Main Characters Of “Kim Possible” Upcoming Live-action Movie

In case you don’t know, Disney is currently making a “Kim Possible” live-action movie based on the popular animated series of the same name.

It was already confirmed that newcomers Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone will be playing the titular character and her trusty sidekick Ron Stoppable respectively.

In a recent update, several cast has joined the line-up to play some of the key characters in the movie.

A 16-year-old newcomer who will be playing the titular role, Kim Possible. She previously guest starred in one episode of Nickelodeon’s “Game Shakers”.

Best known for his role as Adam Goldberg in the ABC comedy series, “The Goldbergs”. The 18-year-old will be playing the hilarious sidekick-turned-love interest, Ron Stoppable.

Most known for her roles as Willow Rosenberg on the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, Lily Aldrin on the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother”, and Michelle Flaherty in the “American Pie” film series. The actress plays Kim’s neurosurgeon mom, Ann Possible.

An actor-writer who is best known for his roles as Dale Malloy on “The Riches”, Eli on “Heroes”, Father Kieran O’Connell on “The Originals”, and Henry Tate, the human adoptive father of werecoyote Malia Tate, on “Teen Wolf”. He will be playing Kim’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Drakken.

A New York-based writer and comedian who wrote for MTV’s TRL reboot and worked as an entertainment writer at Elite Daily. She is casted as Drakken’s sidekick Shego.

Bonnie is Kim’s childhood frenemy set to be played by Canadian actress Erika Tham. She is known for her role as Corki Chang in the Canadian series “Make It Pop”.

Connie Ray will be playing Kim’s lovable Grandma, Nana Possible. The 61-year-old actress previously starred in “Thank You for Smoking” and “Stuart Little”, and the television drama “ER”.

Also a newcomer, Ciara Wilson will be playing a new high school student named Athena.

Written by Mark McCorkle and Robert Schooley, who created the original animated series, “Kim Possible” movie is slated for 2019 release.

In the unofficial synopsis of the movie, Kim Possible encounters a superhuman teen, and when her new friend goes missing, it’s up to her to save him.

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Above & Beyond Announces New Album #WeAreAllWeNeed

On 10th Oct, British DJ/producer trio Above & Beyond sneakily hinted in one of their tweets that they will be announcing some exciting news during their radio show, #ABGT100 (the 100th episode of Group Therapy). Following which, they dropped a major announcement that nobody was really expecting, considering the fact that they had just released Anjunabeats Volume 11 in June.

The major news was posted up on both their Facebook page and Twitter account, which stated:

Our new studio album is called #WeAreAllWeNeed and you can pre-order it now: http://t.co/tmy9IPFvpn pic.twitter.com/BnrrN2bhwz

— Above & Beyond (@aboveandbeyond) October 14, 2014

Yes, it’s true and it’s safe to say that Above & Beyond has made our week!

“We Are All We Need” will include their recent singles, “Sticky Fingers” and “Blue Sky Action”, and will come packed with 16 tracks in total. The album will also feature vocal powerhouses Alex Vargas, Justine Suissa, and Zoë Johnston – some names that any diehard Above & Beyond fan would have already heard of by now.

But just in case you haven’t heard “Sticky Fingers”, here:

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Above & Beyond’s “We Are All We Need” is slated for a 20th January release. We also hear that everyone who pre-orders the albums will be able to download the title track and next single, “We Are All We Need”, from midnight on Friday (16th Oct). This is of course on top of instantly receiving their recent singles, “Sticky Fingers” and “Blue Sky Action”.

You want? Pre-order Above & Beyond’s “We Are All We Need” album for USD9.99 on iTunes here or via their website here.

For more information, visit Above & Beyond’s official website or their Facebook page.


#TIDALForAll: Jay Z-Owned Music Streaming Service Now Available In Malaysia!

Watch out, music lovers, because global music service TIDAL is now available in Malaysia!

Although newly launched, TIDAL offers 25 million songs and over 75,000 high quality videos, high fidelity sound quality, expertly curated content and editorial, and unique user experiences. TIDAL gives its members access to exclusive music, videos, tickets, merchandise and experiences that you can’t find anywhere else.

TIDAL has 2 pricing tiers: either MYR 14.90 or MYR 29.80 a month.

Both pricing levels come with the same access to exclusive content and experiences, and the MYR 29.80 tier has the added benefit of high fidelity sound, delivering the music to your ears the way the artists and producers intended it to be heard. There is no compression of the files, and the music is CD-level quality.

This is because 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 have said that TIDAL is “going to be Robin Hood, the first minority-owned, artist-friendly streaming service”.

The playlists on TIDAL are tailor-made, curated by a world-class editorial team and not by a computer algorithm. Members will also get access to exclusive playlists created by artistes, journalists, and the like, which will give you a look into their world and experience the music that they listen to and love.

Wanna give it a test run? The service is ad-free and available here, or you can download the TIDAL app from the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store.

Meanwhile, connect with TIDAL via its official website or Facebook page. TIDAL is also on Twitter as well as Instagram.

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Malaysian Guy Hugs 100 People

Sometimes, all it takes is one hug to brighten someone’s day.

Are Malaysians really as reserved, conservative and shy as people dubbed them to be? As part of their campaign, Carlsberg conducts this social experiment with the guys from JinnyboyTV to answer that question.

The video, shot at Publika, Kuala Lumpur sees one of the guys asking random people for hugs. He is seen to have started off really slow as he was getting rejected by many but as time passes, he gets hugs after hugs and reaches his goal of receiving 100 hugs!

We hear there is a phase 2 of this campaign coming soon!


#TOP100DJs: 2014/2015 Results Introduces Some Newcomers

The results for this year’s DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll was just announced this morning. It seems that the leaked list that was released a couple of days ago was more or less accurate, despite DJ Mag claiming that it was fake. This year’s winners saw a few surprising new entries e.g. DJ Snake, Borgore, Boy George, as well as a big jump up the ranks for artistes like Ummet Ozcan, Blasterjaxx, Dannic, and Martin Garrix.

1. Hardwell
2. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
3. Armin van Buuren
4. Martin Garrix
5. Tiesto
6. Avicii
7. David Guetta
8. Nicky Romero
9. Skrillex
10. Steve Aoki
11. Calvin Harris
12. Afrojack
13. Blasterjaxx
14. Dash Berlin
15. Alesso
16. Deadmau5
17. Showtek
18. W&W
19. Deorro
20. DVBBS
21. Nervo
22. Zedd
23. R3hab
24. Andrew Rayel
25. Above & Beyond
26. Steve Angello
27. Dyro
28. Aly & Fila
29. Axwell
30. Dannic
31. Ummet Ozcan
32. Diplo
33. Krewella
34. Oliver Heldens
35. Fedde Le Grand
36. Vicetone
37. Angerfist
38. Paul van Dyk
39. Sebastian Ingrosso
40. Headhunterz
41. Borgore
42. Kura
43. Daft Punk
44. Markus Schulz
45. Frontliner
46. Kaskade
47. Brennan Heart
48. Coone
49. Infected Mushroom
50. Laidback Luke
51. Sander Van Doorn
52. Dada Life
53. Knife Party
54. Dillion Francis
55. Yves V
56. Firebeatz
57. Porter Robinson
58. ATB
59. Carl Cox
60. Eric Prydz
61. Gabry Ponte
62. Vinai
63. MAKJ
64. Radical Redemption
65. DJ Snake
66. Da Tweekaz
67. Noisecontrollers
68. Carnage
69. Cosmic Gate
70. Diego Miranda
71. Zatox
72. Quentin Mosimann
73. Tenishia
74. Gareth Emery
75. Umek
76. Tiddey
77. Zomboy
78. DJ BL3ND
79. Orjan Nilsen
80. TJR
81. 3lau
82. Don Diablo
83. Madeon
84. Wolfpack
85. Mike Candys
86. Quintino
87. Borgeous
88. Audien
89. Boy George
90. Richie Hawtin
91. Ferry Corsten
92. Code Black
93. Heatbeat
94. Merk & Kremont
95. Wildstylez
96. The Bingo Players
97. Chainsmokers
98. John O’Callaghan
99. Arty
100. Felguk

As always, congratulations Hardwell on cinching world #1 for the second year in a row. Don’t forget to check out our recent interview with the music maestro when he was here to play at Zouk Club KL just a few weeks ago :)

We’ll leave you now with Hardwell and Tiesto’s back-to-back live set video from Tomorrowland 2014:

So, what do you guys think? Do you agree or disagree with this year’s results? Did the list leave out anyone important to you? Let us know in the comments box below.


Hype’s Exclusive: Bleeping Away With Imma *Bleep* YouUp

Local house music trio Imma *Bleep* YouUp made up of Mr. Fluff, Addic3rd and Unkel Jaymz also known as Bo Amir Iqram, Kelvin Lam and James Lee, was formed in late 2010 and are known for their ability to tear the roof up with good vibes and tunes infused with comical antics. Dubbed the wildest trio of Malaysia, Imma *Bleep* YouUp became an overnight sensation on soundcloud.com with their remixes of cartoon theme songs including the Angry Bird theme song — Fat Angry Birds.

Inspired and influenced by DJs such as Swedish House Mafia, Dada Life, Swanky Tunes, Gregori Klosman, Tommy Trash, Avicii, Alesso and more, Imma *Bleep* YouUp’s big room sound and energy as well as comical antics on stage is a constant reminder of what fun is all about.

Bringing the fun wherever we talked to the boys of Imma *Bleep* YouUp who recently performed at one of the biggest party to date, H-Artistry Penang. Find out what we talked about here:

Q: You’ve been in the music industry for a while now, how would you say things have changed from when you first started?

When we first started, the music scene was not as accepting of dance music as it is now, though pop music was already applying the 4×4 beats at the time. With the kind of music we play, it was harder to get jobs in the beginning because people wanted more commercialised DJs. It’s still somewhat the same now but it’s changed in the sense that people nowadays are more open and more receptive to the kind of music we play.

Q: What makes Imma *Bleep* YouUp stand out as compared to other DJs?

We are pretty much just like every other man. We don’t dress fancily or anything like that. We are ourselves when we play because we believe that the most important thing is for us to have fun ourselves before our audience can. When we are having fun, our audiences are having fun. That’s how it works.

Q: What are some of the crazy things that you guys have done while performing?

Oh one too many. Bo crowd surfs, in a club by the way. He has jumped off a stage, jumped into a pool. We do a lot cray things.

Q: Are there any upcoming plans for Imma *Bleep* YouUp in the rest of 2014?

Well for starters we are going to be releasing a bunch of stuff with several international labels this year. We are not going to mention which label so you will just have to wait and when our materials are out, you’ll go “OMG these guys are Malaysians!!!” Haha!

Q: Where does Imma *Bleep* YouUp see themselves in five years?

In Los Angeles next to Swedish House Mafia’s house. We’ll probably be outside screaming “LET US IN!!” Haha. Or it will probably be like “Imma *Bleep* YouUp broke Swedish House Mafia’s record and sold out Madison Square Garden in 2 seconds!” Haha.

Q: Where do you get your inspirations for your set/sounds?

Our inspirations have grown from when we first started. We used to be heavily influenced by Swedish House Mafia, we still are but now there’s also a lot of Diplo, Knife Party and a whole lot more.

Q: Apart from dance music, what other genres do you guys listen to?

All sorts really — from heavy metal to jazz to hip hop. It depends on where we are and at what time.

For more of Imma *Bleep* YouUp, check out their social media sites: Facebook, Soundcloud, Beatport and Twitter.

Here’s Fat Angry Birds by Imma *Bleep* YouUp! Enjoy!

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Don’t Freak Out! YouTube Appears To Be Down Worldwide

YouTube seems to be having some issues this morning (Thursday, 12th November).

If you can’t seem to load any videos at the moment, that’s because YouTube is currently experiencing some technical issues.

You can still enter the YouTube desktop website to browse and search for videos on the YouTube app. But as soon as you hit the play button, the video won’t load and an error message (as seen in the screenshot above) will appear.

Other reports share that the YouTube TV premium streaming service and YouTube Music are also affected. The video streaming platform has been made aware of the problem and have since issued a statement on Twitter, informing users that the team is working on fixing the issue.

If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates.

— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) November 12, 2020

The hashtag #YouTubeDOWN is currently trending on social media.

…And we’re back – we’re so sorry for the interruption. This is fixed across all devices & YouTube services, thanks for being patient with us ❤ https://t.co/1s0qbxQqc6


From Aesop To ASICS: This Week’s Beauty & Fashion Drops You Gotta Cop!

With both Mother’s Day AND Father’s Day coming up, it’s time to show your parents just how much you appreciate them. And what better way to show them love than by gifting them opportunities for some much-deserved rest and relaxation? From the most comfortable footwear to self-care kits for an at-home spa day, here are some dope new beauty and style drops to cop this week:

Rituals Cosmetics, together with luxury and lifestyle retail group Valiram, has opened its first store in Mid Valley Megamall. The brand’s philosophy centres around helping you slow down and find happiness in the smallest of things. With an extensive and accessible product range including both home and body care, the brand believes in transforming daily routines into more meaningful moments.

Whether it’s delighting your senses with foaming shower gels or setting a soothing ambience with their unique signature scented candles, Rituals can help you transform your home into your sacred space of soulful living. Their best selling collections include: The Ritual of Sakura, the Amsterdam Collection, The Ritual of Ayurveda, and the Ritual of Jing.

Rituals Cosmetics is located at G-036, Ground Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. For more information, head on to Rituals’ Official Website.

Considered one of the most important steps in skincare, applying the right product to protect your skin from harmful UV rays is an absolute must. Shiseido is no stranger to creating effective sun protection products which are optimised for urban and outdoor environments. The Shiseido Urban Environment Triple Beauty Suncare Emulsion SPF 50+ PA++++ is designed for everyday application. It has a light oil-free texture, and contains antioxidants and hyaluronic acid, leaving your skin feeling moisturised and looking vibrant.

As for the ones looking for something perfect for outdoor activities, the Shiseido Perfect Protector SPF50+/PA++++ is a 360° multi-protective sunscreen lotion that offers protection against UVA and UVB rays, external pollution and dryness.

The Shiseido Urban Environment Triple Beauty Suncare Emulsion SPF 50+ PA++++ is priced at RM195 (30ml), while the Shiseido Perfect Protector SPF50+/PA++++ is priced at RM195 (50ml). More information about the product is available at shiseido.com.my/axe_suncare/sun1_category/.

Another great option for the perfect go-to everyday sunscreen is the new Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 by OLEHENRIKSEN. As OLEHENRIKSEN’s first-ever sunscreen, this one’s certainly remarkable, as the formula combines zinc oxide, enhanced Vitamin C, and light-reflecting pigments to instantly protect and illuminate the skin.

Leveraging the same banana powder-inspired pigments, it can be worn alone or under makeup to instantly hydrate, brighten, and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

The OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 (RM180) will be available from 11 May 2023 onwards at Sephora.my and in-stores at Sephora Malaysia.

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s about time that we look for some thoughtful gifts that all the mommas would appreciate. Aesop has come out with a limited edition gift kit – Mimamori, honouring the thoughtful, timely support that caregivers and confidants offer freely. Mimamori is a Japanese noun referring to someone who tends to watch over and protect others – a word that truly reflects the grounding and guarding presence that this gift kit celebrates.

The kit contains a trio of cherished formulations: Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, an emollient-rich formulation with citrusy, woody, and herbaceous notes;  A Rose By Any Other Name Body Cleanser, providing a distinctively spiced floral lather; and Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm, an aromatic source of hydration enriched with Macadamia Nut and Sweet Almond oils.

The Aesop Mimamori Kit is available at Aesop stores and https://malaysia.aesop.com

We all know how dry and damaged your hair gets after bleaching and dyeing it with colour. The new Colour Beautifying Hair Care Mask by Sisley promises to protect and reveal the beauty and vibrance of colour-treated and highlighted hair in just three minutes. Because colouring changes the structure of the hair, the scales come off and the protective barrier of the fiber deteriorates. As the hair is washed, the pigments escape: the color loses its shine and intensity, and undesirable highlights may appear. The high-performance formula of the Color Beautifying Hair Care Mask concentrates numerous Sisley active ingredients to preserve all the markers of successful colour – intensity and shine – over time and to care for the scalp. Its formula is enriched with natural oils to diminish fading, hydrate, and add shine to reveal radiant hair.

Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris Color Beautifying Hair Care Mask is priced at RM420/200ml. For more information, head on to Sisley’s Official Website.

The 2000s are back and better than ever! Harnessing the energy of New York City, ASICS SportStyle has introduced the latest addition to their lineup, the GEL-NYC™ sneaker. Channeling archived designs like the GEL-NIMBUS™ 3, GEL-MC PLUS™ V, and GEL-CUMULUS™ 16 shoes, these original design influences have been updated with modern materials and technologies to reflect the spirit of New York City.

Inspired by New York City’s iconic landmarks, the shoes feature Black/Clay Grey, Cream/Steel Grey, and White/Ivy colourways with muted, yet expressive palettes. This sneaker features a modernised aesthetic and better cushioning properties, as it uses the  GEL-CUMULUS™ 16 shoe’s cooling properties.

The GEL-NYC™ sneaker will be available on asics.com and in select stores for RM479. For more information, visit www.asics.com/my/en-my/gel-nyc/p/18412893

The popular Skechers Foamies collection is back with some fresh new styles that will keep your feet comfortable all summer long! The Skechers Foamies GOwalk 5™ features a lightweight, perforated EVA upper with a contoured footbed and Comfort Pillar Technology® for added support and a convertible heel strap.

More a fan of slides? The Skechers Foamies Arch Fit® Horizon feature a patented insole system with pediatrist-certified arch support, with a band strap and a dual-density outsole. They are machine washable, and crafted with 100% vegan materials. Those looking for a chunky sandal can also check out the Skechers Foamies Top Level Sandals, which features a flexible EVA upper with single-band puff contouring and a cushioned comfort footbed.

The Skechers Foamies collection is now available on Skechers.com.my, Lazada, Shopee, as well as Skechers at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport BBCC, Suria KLCC, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Sunway Pyramid and more.

The fan-favourite UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder Bag is back with some chic new designs! Stylish and spacious, this sleek, crescent-shaped UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder Bag is kitted out with plenty of interior pockets to house all your stuff without looking like it’s on the brink of ripping at any second. In collaboration with pioneer street artist Keith Haring, the bag comes in 4 new designs all adorned with iconic Keith Haring art accents.

The UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder Bag is available nationwide at UNIQLO stores and uniqlo.com for RM59.90 each.

G-SHOCK has welcomed a new model, created in collaboration with Youths in Balaclava, the alternative fashion collective. Boasting a face dressed in jungle green, the base model is the standard digital DW-5600YIB23-8DR. Leafy floral motifs can be found backdropping the written names of CASIO and Youths in Balaclava.

The brand’s signature motifs, including the floral spine and balaclava symbol, are boldly integrated into the watch’s visual identity, lending a sense of exclusivity to this coveted accessory. The model is worn in a matt black rubber strap.

The Youths in Balaclava watch is priced at RM595 and will be available now for purchase on the Casio E-commerce website as well as in all authorised G-SHOCK stores and G-Factory.

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The 5 Best Wedding Comedies Of All Time

But from what I’ve seen and heard, planning a wedding is never easy. From the seating charts, to decorations to flower arrangements and the menu and everything else, it sure seems to be a hassle but for most, it’s also the most beautiful and most special day of their lives. So before you start to worry that the flower arrangements could ruin your wedding, here’s helping you plan a cinematic escape.

By the way, I’m not just talking about one movie – I’m talking about 5 because it will take a series of viewing excursions to help you gain some perspective. After all, from movies like “My Best Friend’s Wedding” to  “The Wedding Ringer“, it’s pretty obvious that Hollywood sure knows how to bring in the big bucks on the beautiful chaos that is “the big day”.

So, for soon-to-be married couples, or for anyone’s who looking for heartwarming movies that will give you a good laugh at the same time, here’s a list of some of the best wedding comedies of all time:

Starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney and Cameron Diaz, “My Best Friend’s Wedding” is about a woman who realises that she is in love with her longtime best friend. Of course, this realisation only comes after she learns that he’s about to marry another woman. The comedy starts when Julianne (played by Julia Roberts) flies to Chicago for the wedding and comes up with crazy schemes to prevent the wedding from happening.

Oh, and to top it all off, she’s the maid of honour.

Packed with love and laughs, 2002 Canadian-American romantic comedy film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” was written and starred by Nia Vardalos. The movie hits close to home to those who experience similar situations as it’s about a young Greek woman’s efforts to make her family accept her non-Greek boyfriend.

Everyone in the Portokalos family worries about Toula (played by Nia Vardalos). Still unmarried at 30 years old, she works at Dancing Zorba’s, the Greek restaurant owned by her parents, Gus (played by Michael Constantine) and Maria (played by Lainie Kazan). After taking a job at her aunt’s travel agency, she falls in love with Ian Miller (played by John Corbett), a teacher who is tall, handsome and definitely not Greek. Toula isn’t sure which will be more upsetting to her father, that Ian is a foreigner or that he’s a vegetarian.

Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson pair up in this hilarious yet raunchy comedy that is focused on a pair of womanisers who crashes weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air – think love is in the air.

Jeremy (played by Vince Vaughn) and John (played by Owen Wilson) are divorce mediators who spend their free time crashing wedding receptions. For the irrepressible duo, there are few better ways to drink for free and bed vulnerable women. So when Secretary of the Treasury William Cleary (played by Christopher Walken) announces the wedding of his daughter, the pair make it their mission to crash the high-profile event.

But their game hits a bump in the road when John locks eyes with bridesmaid Claire (played by Rachel McAdams).

“Wedding Crashers” is great as it’s not only funny, but also packed with beautiful and strong chemistry between characters as well as brilliant acting and great writing.

A bachelor’s party is somewhat compulsory when it comes to weddings – the best man takes the groom away for a party with his buddies and do things that the groom will never get the chance to do again. Sounds pretty harmless, no? Think again.

“The Hangover” takes you on a very wild bachelor’s party in Vegas that will have you gasping, laughing so hard, your tummy will start to ache.

Two days before his wedding, Doug (played by Justin Bartha) and 3 friends (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis) drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can’t remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the 3 hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle.

Take note that we are only recommending the first one because the sequels don’t offer anything new.

Set in 1985, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore both star in this romantic comedy like no other. They both play individuals who are engaged to the wrong people who realise they’re in love with one another after several hilarious events. Charmingly genuine, “The Wedding Singer” will effortlessly win the hearts of all its viewers.

Are there any romantic wedding comedy movies that you enjoy? Share it with us by sounding off in the comments section.

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Aliff Syukri Traumatised After Getting Grilled For 5 Hours By MCMC

Dato’ Seri Aliff Syukri had to endure a five-hour-long investigation over his controversial music video “Kelepok Raya” last month. Apart from getting criticised by the public, he was reprimanded by the Religious Affairs Minister, Datuk Idris Ahmad.

The investigation was conducted by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The Malaysian celebrity entrepreneur admitted the ordeal impacted his business and entertainment career, and refused to comment further on the investigation.

He said, “I am just a normal person and honestly, I am still traumatised by what has been happening. I will try my best to improve myself. The session took about five hours, from 10am until 3pm. (It was) my first experience (being investigated) because of the music video issue.” “Anyhow I am thankful because they treated me well. The investigation is still open, and I don’t want to give any statements in case I would say the wrong thing,” he further added.

Last Tuesday, during the Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan Eid Celebration in Hotel Berjaya Times Square, Alif said to Gempak, “I only intended to entertain you guys.” He did not expect the song would catch the attention of the public so much until the incident blew out of proportion. “I didn’t expect it would go that far. I thought it was just entertainment and nothing serious.”

Was it worth the cheap publicity? Probably no.


Skyscraper Tour: Joker Xue To Hold Another Concert In Penang In 2019

Yesterday (Monday, 3rd December), iMe Malaysia announced that Joker Xue (薛之谦)’s highly-anticipated “Skyscraper” (摩天大楼) tour in Kuala Lumpur was officially sold out.

Few hours later, the concert organiser uploaded another poster. Is the Chinese entertainer holding another concert in Malaysia next year? All signs seem to suggest so.

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For those that didn’t know, Joker Xue (formerly known as Jacky Xue) will be performing his sold out “Skyscraper” concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on 16th February 2019 (Saturday). The talented singer-songwriter recently performed to a crowd of 8000 in Singapore Indoor Stadium last month.

No luck in purchasing his concert tickets? Fret not, it looks like the 35-year-old singer will be bringing his “Skyscraper” to Penang as well. While iMe Malaysia hasn’t officially confirmed the new yet, they did post an animated Joker performing his tricks on top of the Penang bridge.

Stay tuned to this space for more updates.

Rejoice fans! iMe Malaysia has just confirmed that Joker will indeed be adding another show in February 2019.

The 2nd Malaysian concert is set to take place at Spice Arena Penang on 14th February 2019, which is 2 days before his Kuala Lumpur concert on 16th February. If you weren’t able to score tickets to his show in Axiata Arena, this is your chance!

Tickets are priced at RM877 (VIP), RM777 (Cat 1), RM677 (Cat 2), RM577 (Cat 3), RM477 (Cat 4), and RM277 (Cat 5). Do note that RM4 will be imposed for the processing fee. It will go on sale at 12pm on 8th December 2018 via TicketCharge.


#China: Public Sex Video Goes Viral; Male Foreigner To Be Deported

A foreigner was recently caught having sex with a young Chinese woman in the streets of Chengdu, China.

The indecent behaviour was captured on video and obtained by Beijing Times, which was later uploaded on Daily Motion. According to a number of Chinese sources, the couple was intoxicated when they participated in the sexual act.

The accused Spanish man, believed to be a 25-year-old named David, were seen performing oral sex and having intercourse with each other on the aide of the road, by the river. Despite attracting a large crowd, the duo carried on with their behaviour. Although some locals told them to “get a room”, other bystanders were encouraging the twosome by yelling “JiaYou”.

David and his Chinese companion were later led away and questioned by the police. The woman is heard speaking in Chinese, insisting that “we are together”. David, on the other hand, expressed ignorance of any wrongdoing by mumbling “I don’t know” broken English and Chinese.

The Chengdu reportedly confirmed David’s arrest on their official Weibo account, stating that he has been detained for 10 days and will be deported back to Spain when he’s released. Global Times also reported that the unidentified woman was also arrested.

Since the incident went viral online, some netizens felt that the foreign offender should be blamed while others thought that the woman should also be punished for her actions. “Foreign people like him should be sent back to their home countries,” Weibo user “nuxixiaojie” was quoted as saying.

Another commented, “Those people cheering are all good-for-nothings! That woman has no self-respect and no self-dignity. Those foreigners just think that Chinese women are cheap and they treat them as toys, and this is the reason why! (..) It’s infuriating!”

“Roughly, there are two sides in the debate; those people who blame the girl for her behaviour, calling her a ‘prostitute’, and those who berate the foreigner, saying he is ‘foreign scum’ taking advantage of a drunk Chinese girl,” one commentator added.

What do y’all think? Are both parties equally guilty?

Sources: Next Shark, Shanghaiist, What’s on Weibo/ Featured image: Next Shark.

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