This Week’s Major Parties, Premieres & Presentations ROCKED! We Were There…

Every week brings something new to town. It can be hard to keep track of every major happening – but we did it! And we had so much fun! Here’s a list of dope events we went to over the past week:

Here’s what went down during the BIGO MY SG Awards Gala 2023 event last night. #bigomysgawardsgala2023 #bigo #bigolive #bigomalaysia #bigomy

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BIGO Live held its 2nd annual ‘BIGO MY SG Awards Gala 2023’ at the Roofino Skydining restaurant in KL. The one-night-only event, which honours the biggest BIGO Live streamers in Malaysia and Singapore, saw Jing Yi (BIGO ID: DD6666), Sam (BIGO ID: SamMit2502) and Dino (BIGO ID: 286492436) winning “Top 1 Majestic Stars”, “Top 1 Mighty Stars”, and “Top 1 Rising Stars” awards, respectively; while Key Media (BIGO ID: keymedia) and Todak (BIGO ID: datoshahir) bagged the “Top 1 Annual Chinese Agency” and “Top 1 Annual Malay Agency” awards, respectively.

The bash also featured special appearances by some of Malaysia’s most renowned performing artistes, including Aina Abdul, Choo Hao Ren and Priscilla Abby. Attendees also had the chance to be part of the event’s celebrations, as they participated in lucky draw sessions throughout the night, with winners getting their hands on exclusive prizes, including limited-edition BIGO Live merchandise.

Celebrate a Gong Sea Bunnies CNY with the Underwater Lion Dance performance & more at Aquaria KLCC! #aquaria #aquariaklcc #godofprosperity

We were invited to the launch of Aquaria KLCC’s “Gong Sea Bunnies” campaign, as part of its Chinese New Year celebrations. The show made quite a splash with us, and we’re sure visitors will love it too, as they’ll be able to participate in a range of enjoyable activities. The unique Underwater Lion Dance performance is staged at 11am on Wednesdays and Fridays; while the God of Prosperity makes his special appearance at 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays, and between 12pm and 2:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for the underwater feeding sessions. The campaign ends on February 5th.

Follow Aquaria KLCC on Instagram for more info.

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Royal Sporting House was first established in 1977 to provide a platform for those wanting to pursue their passion for sport. Since then, with the help of big name sporting brands such as Nike, adidas, PUMA, Under Armour and more, people across Southeast Asia have been able to gear up and face many different sport challenges.

But with the recent launch of its newest store, Royal Sporting House also unveiled its new brand identity; to be a home for all. The brand aims to help everyone from all walks of life “find their rhythm” through sport. With the focus on prioritising customers’ fun and confidence, Royal Sporting House’s new flagship store in Tropicana Gardens Mall will be embodying its new values; from façade to service.

In fact, it already began embodying its core values during the Royal Sporting House’s ‘housewarming’ for its new outlet! Guests and media personnel alike were treated to a variety of performances, including a classy fashion show, with plenty of activities for attendees to try out. Guests could test their luck with a gashapon machine to win an iPhone 14 Pro, or attempt their “Sprint n Win” challenge for an Apple Watch. Needless to say, they certainly got their guests, and the launch, all warmed up!

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Although Chinese New Year film “Ma, I Love You” is slated to screen on 22nd January, we were able to get a sneak peek of the movie before its screening – and, needless to say, it delivers exactly as promised. “Ma, I Love You” chronicles what it’s like when a child is ready to leave the nest and how it’s like for the parents who need to decide whether to let them go. With Malaysian-esque humour and tearjerking moments, “Ma, I Love You” is a film that’s perfect for the whole family.

But we have to admit, the best part was getting to meet the director, Chiu Keng Guan, actors Ong Ai Leng, Siow Li Xuan, Loh Lai Kan, Felina Chia and Phei Yong during the press conference after! The director and cast were pleased to share their journey in making the film, including how it’s impacted them personally. No spoilers, of course, but as actress Ai Leng pointed out, “Ma, I Love You” teaches us about letting go of the things we love.

It’s time to get that bread! Malaysians can now visit South Korea’s famous bakery cafe, Paris Baguette, at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The first of its kind in Malaysia, the store’s grand opening event was attended by distinguished guests Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living; His Excellency Mr. Yeo Seung-bae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia; and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, Chairman, Berjaya Corporation Berhad.

Founded in 1988, Paris Baguette takes pride in providing delicious and quality bread for all. And they are now bringing their high standards to Malaysia for Malaysians to enjoy! Delight in their various offerings, such as Signature Mushroom Soup in Bread Bowl; Signature Natural Yeast Bread; Fresh Yogurt Cream Cake; Mr & Ms Bear Madelaine; No. 1 Cheese Tart; Macarons and Cranberry Chicken Pastry Wrap Sandwich.

Malaysian beauty enthusiasts are already in love with Indonesian skincare and cosmetics brand, Emina, thanks to its ethos of providing excellent products at reasonable prices. But the brand recently provided more reasons for customers to love it, with the launch of a skincare line with naturally-sourced components that help both the skin and Mother Earth.

Natura Pal by Emina is a skincare line designed exclusively for teenagers that encourages not just healthy skin, but the beauty of nature and environmental conservation. The launch saw the unveiling of Natura Pal’s Gel Cleanser, Toner Essence, Splash Serum, and Gel Moisturizer, comprised of 100% Natural Pea Extract and Triple Protection+. All the product packaging was created with 10% less plastic and is 100% recyclable, thanks to the use of FSC paper obtained from sustainably-managed forests.

The event was attended by members of the media, top teen influencers/content creators, and the Head of Marketing for Paragon Corp, Karina Anindita, who spoke highly of Emina’s priority in going green and promoting sustainable living that will hopefully leave a big, positive impact in the beauty industry and the environment.

Emina will be visiting 27 schools in the Klang Valley as part of a longer-term sustainability initiative to promote information about Skin 101, as well as the importance of sustainable living.

Natura Pal skincare is now available at Watson’s online and in-stores, Shopee and TikTok Shop!

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An Intimate Evening With Ning Baizura

Malaysia’s sweetheart, songstress Ning Baizura is set to perform at her upcoming concert Pelangi Untukmu on November 16h, 2013(Saturday). The concert which will be held at TM Convention Centre will be divided into three different segments that will take fans through the journey of Ning’s life so fans can expect a spectacular performance and look forward to two of Ning’s latest singles which will be making their debut at the concert.

Fans who are interested on winning meet and greet passes and a dinner date with Ning as well as a VIP pass to her concert can check out Ning’s Facebook page, Twitter account and Instagram account for more details.

Ticket prices: Rm50.00 and RM75.00 (Available online at Ticket Charge).


#Deadpool2: Sequel Confirmed With Ryan Reynolds & Director Tim Miller Returning

The rumours are true. A “Deadpool” sequel has been confirmed.

20th Century Fox co-chairman Stacey Snider said at CinemaCon on Thursday (14th April) that the “Merc With a Mouth” will be back in “Deadpool 2” with star Ryan Reynolds and director Tim Miller returning to the fold.

Just announced @deadpoolmovie will return for a sequel with same creative team #CinemaCon

In fact, along with the main peeps, the entire creative team behind the superhero blockbuster will be back, with original writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick returning to pen the sequel’s script.

It’s not entirely surprising that Fox greenlit a sequel, as “Deadpool” is the biggest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, having earned $745.7 million worldwide. But it certainly is a cause for celebration for director Tim Miller, who made his feature film directorial debut with “Deadpool”. The film also helped reinvigorate Ryan Reynolds’ career and shot him to superhero stardom.

The official synopsis for “Deadpool” is as follows:

“Wade Wilson (played by Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (played by Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (played by Brianna Hildebrand), Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.”

As the sequel is still in the early stages of planning, no further details have been revealed. It’s important to note, however, that Tim Miller had openly discussed the possibility of including the character Cable if a “Deadpool 2” ever happens.

Cinema Blend quoted him as saying, “There aren’t really many definitive Deadpool villains, apart from Cable. If we don’t put Cable in ‘Deadpool 2’ I think we’ll be run out of town on a rail.”

In case you don’t know who the incredibly powerful Cable is, he’s the son of X-Men’s Cyclops (Scott Summers) and Madelyne Pryor (Jean Grey’s clone).

Although born in the present, he was sent forward in time, but traveled back to the present day as an adult to prevent his apocalyptic future he was raised in from ever occurring. He and Deadpool first crossed paths in New Mutants #98 when Deadpool was hired to kill him.

Now, we wait for more “Deadpool 2” news e.g. film date, locations, casting, teasers, etc. Meanwhile, get to know the heroes and villains of Marvel’s “Deadpool” here.

Sources: Variety, CBC News, IGN, Cinema Blend.

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“Bullet to the Head”: Revenge Never Gets Old

Directed by Walter Hill (“Tales from the Crypt”, “Aliens vs Predator”, “Prometheus”) and based upon Alexis Nolent’s French graphic novel, “Du Plomb Dans La Tete”, this upcoming action film tells the brutal story about revenge.

“Bullet to the Head” initially premiered at the International Rome Film Festival in November 2012, where it attracted enthusiastic crowds.

In the film, Sylvester Stallone takes on the role of a New Orleans hitman who teams up with a young NYPD detective (played by Sung Kang) in a high-stakes investigation that leads from dingy back alleys all the way to the power corridors of New Orleans. The unlikely duo forms an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy after watching their respective partners die.

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Watch as they both embark on a revenge missions, driven by anger, sacrificing everything and taking on all who stand in their way. You best be ready for the adrenaline high!

“Bullet to the Head” will be released in our cinemas on 31st January 2013 (Thursday).

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


Hijau: The New Garden Landscape Retail Destination At Fahrenheit88

Nature helps relax people, but in the city, there aren’t many places to go. Fahrenheit88 Shopping Mall has that covered though.

The vibrant and iconic shopping centre in Bukit Bintang is set to open a brand-new retail destination, named Hijau (which means green).

Hijau spans approximately 22,000 square feet and hosts a green outlook. This green space is provided to help shoppers escape and de-stress without leaving the city. Shopping is still a must though, so entrepreneurs are invited to build their businesses here, thanks to business models and packages available.

Hijau also aims to provide a place for immersive on-ground activations, aside from shopping. The retail destination came about as a way for Fahrenheit88 to connect with shoppers who are conscious of the environment. There has been an ongoing trend among younger shoppers being aware of their impact on nature. As such, Hijau offers a green sanctuary for them amid the busyness of Bukit Bintang.

Well, BookXcess has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be the anchor retailer in Hijau. Moving from Level 2, their permanent space in Hijau is approximately 13,000 feet. It will become the largest bookstore in Bukit Bintang, generating a mesmerising haven for all book lovers. With the addition of BookXcess, it will be a celebration of ‘contemporary art space’.

Andrew Yap, Co-Founder of BookXcess Sdn Bhd, says it’s thrilling to be a key part of Hijau, as it is also Hijau’s first retailer. “We have already adopted green elements and brought nature into some of our other bookstores but BookXcess in Hijau at Fahrenheit88 will take our green and sustainability credentials to an even higher level,” he stated.

Dato’ Joyce Yap, CEO of Retail, Fahrenheit88 is also confident that the store is a “suitable addition to the unique concept that Hijau represents”. “The garden landscape at Hijau is a positive shopping experience and we cannot wait for shoppers to enjoy it in 2021,”  she added. Hijau will be opened in the third quarter of 2021.

Make sure to check Hijau out at Fahrenheit88 when it opens; both to relax and immerse yourself in books!


M’sians Are Trending #TetapNormal On Twitter For This Reason

Did you notice? Malaysians have been trending the hashtag #TetapNormal (still normal) on Twitter these past few days.

Apparently, the movement came as a response after the #TetapBangga (still proud) hashtag became a trending topic in Malaysia over the weekend.

Wallahi. Sick seeing this! Come on Malaysian! Against LGBTQ! Don't be the next Kota Sadom!#TetapNormal https://t.co/DUguAf6FF0

— Izzati Elya (@IzzatiElya) September 21, 2020

LGBTQ people, aren't you scared of Allah? #TetapNormal 🇲🇾 #tetapsalah pic.twitter.com/Ut77WlpOS2

For those who don’t know, the local LGBTQ community had been trending #TetapBangga, stating that they are proud of who they are, despite it being against the Islamic law. However, their opinion didn’t sit well with others out there, especially among Muslims.

A number of Malaysians soon trended the latter hashtag, pointing out that they don’t support the aforementioned movement in our country. As mentioned by a few netizens on Twitter, it is wrong to normalise such a lifestyle in our country. They also shared some non-governmental sectors that are willing to help the LGBTQ community repent.

Others also commented that what is haram (forbidden) is still considered illegal. Check out some of the tweets below:

i don’t hate lgbt people, nor a homophobic. But i don’t support it either so #TetapNormal ✨

— vilde. (@paihahahahaha) September 21, 2020

Please stop showing your own sin like it's a good thing?! as much as you have sinned, just do not normalise being 'proud' of it. Just don't. May Allah take care of us. #TetapNormal https://t.co/oUf2lNXfOG

— ن 🇵🇸 (@NisNabilahhhhh) September 21, 2020

#TetapNormal🇲🇾 I know some of you are struggling to get out from this. It's okay if you have ups and downs. Just don't normalise these and always keep doing and struggling and seek helps from others too and authorised people. There are people out there willing to help you 😊 https://t.co/gCwuB5aKPr

— living 🌱🌿🍀 (@thelivingtr) September 21, 2020

If you are a Muslim LGBTQ please know your brothers and sisters love you and there are ALWAYS people willing to help you find peace and acceptance but u gotta surround urself with the right circle #TetapNormal

— zira_sayshello (@zira_sayshello) September 21, 2020

you guys should get help to back into fitrah, instead of fighting for the rights

we truly accept you as you are, as long as you understand and want to be helped☺#Tetapnormal🇲🇾

— Husna Aqirah 🕊 (@husnaaqirah) September 21, 2020

Jangan pernah lihat dosa sebagai perkara biasa!!!

Jangan pernah wujudkan normalisasi terhadap dosa!!!

Apa yang haram menurut quran sunnah, maka akan tetap haram selamanya#TetapNormal🇲🇾#TetapNormal🇲🇾#TetapNormal🇲🇾

However, their effort has in turn sparked quite an outrage among those in the liberal circle. Many took to Twitter to clap back at the haters for slamming their life choices. Some even called these conservative people out for being homophobic towards them.

Choose your sin. It's also haram for heteros to date, but y'all nak sibuk org punya sexuality pulak. Just say you're homophobic and go. #tetapbangga https://t.co/3X1EDK2QvD

— 🌸 belle 🌸 (@StartMeARiot) September 22, 2020

hi everything, a little message for you #tetapnormal pic.twitter.com/1wcQcfSWSF

— goofy nator ★(BACK TO THE MINES) (@skeboih) September 21, 2020

Instead of trying to be self-righteous, shouldn’t we focus on spreading kindness?

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#Twitter: Netizens Online Are Freaking Out Over This “Taugeh” Pizza

You’ve probably seen your fair share of weird pizzas. We’ve come across durian pizza and rice pizza, but a “taugeh” pizza? Now, that’s a first.

Last night (Tuesday, 27th June), a Twitter user named 鬼 @trpkktrllng uploaded an image of what appears to be a homemade taugeh pizza. As you may know, taugeh is also known as bean sprouts, commonly served with chicken rice.

Unsurprisingly, the bizarre pizza topping picture started gaining traction on Twitter, drawing huge reactions from netizens. Some were clearly disgusted by the imagery, even threatening to “report you to the police for this crime”.

Having said that, there were a few who wouldn’t mind giving taugeh pizza a try. “Why is everybody hating on taugeh? It might be nice,” suggested Twitter user, Dina.

“Kalau yang tu tak sedap, kita letak cheese tengok sedap ke tak. (Translation: If the first fusion isn’t up to par, let’s add cheese on the pizza and see if it will be tastier),” tweeted @trpkktrllng. He also added another image of a taugeh pizza with cheese.

Where do y’all stand? Is taugeh pizza something you would try? Sound off in the comments section below.


Contest: Snap Up Free #SeventhSon Premiere Screening Passes

The year is quickly coming to an end but you didn’t think that we’d just let it go by without rewarding our readers with a movie premiere screening now, did you? ;)

Thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia, we’ve got free premiere screening passes for the upcoming film, “Seventh Son“.

Directed by Sergei Bodrov, the action adventure stars Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Antje Traue, Djimon Hounsou and Julianne Moore. It is based on the book “The Spook’s Apprentice” (AKA “The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch”) by Joseph Delaney.

In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (played by Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesied hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (played by Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (played by Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

To win tickets, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person!

There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis so go on and start sending in those e-mails. The faster your are, the higher your chances will be. Go, go, go.

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


#Kaskade: Cheeky DJ/Producer Teases Fans On Twitter, Reveals New Album Title

In December 2014, it was announced that Warner Bros. Records was staking its claim in the EDM world by signing one of the genre’s biggest players, 44-year-old DJ/producer Kaskade.

And now, the 3-time Grammy nominee finally has something to show for it :)

In April this year, Kaskade confirmed that he was preparing to launch his 8th studio album. Along with the announcement came the release of his new track, “Never Sleep Alone”, which features vocals from Tess Comrie. Staying true to his style, “Never Sleep Alone” fits the soft, melodic, translucent, “Kaskade feel” that we’ve fallen in love with over the years. The song pulls influence from several different electronic sub-genres including trance, electro, and even future house.

If it’s anything to go by, his upcoming studio album could consist of more songs with the same vibe. But it left fans (like ourselves) wondering, “What will Kaskade’s new album be called?”

Just today, he began teasing his fans with one-by-one letter reveals of the album title. If you’re already following him on Twitter, you would’ve seen his slew of hints a couple of hours ago. But in case you missed it, here:

Yes, Kaskade’s upcoming album will be titled, “Automatic”. After flooding Twitter with alphabets, he later posted up a rainbow prism album artwork to further confirm it.

New album AUTOMATIC coming soon. pic.twitter.com/Y7noFsTwLD

It would mark his first release under Warner Bros. Records. The only thing that was missing from the announcement was a release date, but rumour has it that “Automatic” will be out this fall aka before the year ends.

Can’t wait to hear his new music? If you’re going for “It’s The Ship” this year (Asia’s largest festival at sea), chances are you might get to hear new Kaskade material during his set. But don’t tell anyone that we told you that ;)

For more information on Kaskade, hit up his website or Facebook page.

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Lahad Datu Standoff Claims Lives

Earlier today, two police personnel were killed and three others injured during the clash between Malaysian armed forces and Sulu gunmen in Tanduo village near Lahad Datu, Sabah after a 23-day standoff.

A few weeks ago, 150 men dressed in military attire and armed had encroached into Malaysian waters and landed in the village. The group identified themselves as the Royal army of the Sulu Sultanate, headed by Agbimuddin Kiram. Agbimuddin reportedly refused to leave the area after taking control of the area for more than three weeks by making several demands. Malaysia and the Philippines officials have had numerous negotiations with the group ever since but were futile.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that early today, the armed Philippino group had ventured 1.5km from their holed up area and opened fire at the Malaysian security forces.

I am very sad over the incident because what we had wanted to prevent, which is bloodshed, had actually happened. Now there is no grace period for the group to leave. I have given the full mandate to the ground commanders, namely the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar and the Armed Forces Chief Tan Sri Zulkefli Mohd Zin to take necessary action deemed necessary.

Meanwhile, Sabah police commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib told reporters that 12 Sulu gunmen were killed in the clash between Malaysian General Operations Force members and the gunmen. The number of injured among the Sulu group is unknown.

The atmosphere in Lahad Datu remains tense as many shops are closed while residents living in the area remained indoors for the fear of the situation. A curfew has also been imposed in Lahad Datu town and the surrounding areas from 4pm today following the clash.

Late Saturday, another clash took place in the town of Semporna following the previous deadly standoff. Five Malaysian policemen and two gunmen died in the shootout. This bring to six the number of policemen whose lives were lost in the ambush by the Sulu gunmen.


#PokemonGO: Niantic Inc About To Roll Out “Buddy Pokemon” Feature

Want to be best buds with your favourite pocket monster? You and your Pokemon will soon be able to be digital friends – well at least in Pokemon GO.

Niantic Inc’s augmented reality (AR) game is about to introduce a new feature simply called “Buddy Pokemon”. It’s a buddy system that basically allows you to walk your Pokemon and earn some benefits from this virtual friendship.

Details on this new “Buddy Pokemon” system are a bit scant at the moment, but here’s what we gathered from Niantic Labs’ official announcement:

Below is the chart comprising of buddy size and candy distance requirements in the game code as obtained by trainer Elfinlazz via Pokemon GO Game Press:

Unsurprisingly, the rarer Pokemon are the ones that require players to walk further in order to obtain candies for them. Even legendary Pokemon such as Mew, Mewtwo, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos have a 3km distance assigned to them. Interestingly, Moltres has been classified as a “big” Pokemon, although the other 2 legendary birds – Articuno and Zapdos – fall under “flying”.

With the upcoming “Buddy Pokemon” system, Pokemon GO players will now have more options to evolve their Pokemon. Game Press has also compiled a handy guide detailing the distance and time required to fully evolve a Pokemon.

There’s no specific date yet on when this update will reach Asia, more specifically Malaysia, but you can probably expect it in the coming months.

Sources: Pokemon GO Game Press, Game Rant, Business Insider/ Featured image: Pokemon GO Map.


#SCKLM2014: 35 Roads Closed From 10th – 12th (Friday – Sunday) For Marathon

35 roads will be closed beginning Friday (10th October) to make way for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014 on Sunday (12th October).

Jalan Raja which will be closed from Friday at 8pm until after the run on Sunday at 2pm, said Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police investigation and traffic law officer DSP S. Markandan. Other road closures on race day include:

The above roads will be closed from 4am to 10am.

“Ten sweeper buses will be provided for those who can’t finish the race. We will also have complimentary one-way LRT service available from 3am to 6am,” said Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd director Rainer Biemans.

For details, visit their website or call Hotline Gerakan Traffic at 0320719777.

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AirAsia’s Free Seats Promo Is Back With One-Way Flights Starting From RM25!

If you’ve been longing for a vacation to some picturesque Asian destinations, here’s your chance! Save up on your flight tickets when you book with AirAsia because their Free Seats promotion is back!

The low-cost carrier announced the long-awaited promotion, and this year, they’re offering flights to tons of domestic and international destinations across Asia. For those planning trips to ASEAN cities, this one is for you.

The promotion period is from now till 18th June, while the travel period is from 1st September 2023 to 8th October 2024.

Along with AirAsia’s free seat promotion, their sister airline, AirAsia X, is having a big sale on tickets to more breathtaking destinations, including Busan, Hangzhou, Melbourne, Osaka, and Taipei. Flight tickets start from RM279 for Economy seats and RM899 for Premium Flatbed for travel between 1st September 2023 and 8th October 2024.

An additional perk that travellers can also enjoy is discounts of up to 50% off the Value Pack, which includes an inflight meal by AirAsia’s Santan, seat selection, travel insurance, and a 20 kg baggage allowance. This deal is only valid during the flight booking for the free seat promotion.


“Go Directly To Jail, Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200”

What? Lying to the police?  Lindsay is obviously following Pinocchio’s footsteps.

Earlier this year, troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was involved in a major car crash, which she claimed that she wasn’t behind the wheels. Seemingly, Lohan wasn’t telling the truth as several eyewitnesses have told the police that they saw Lindsay driving her Porche. And because of that she might be sent to jail.

This case will be filed as a misdemeanor by the Santa Monica City Attorney very soon as stated by the sources from the law enforcement. On top of that, Lohan is currently on trial for her jewelry stealing (eeriously LiLo, what were you trying to prove here?). It has been said that the judge who’s manning the case, Judge Stephanie Sautner, might send her behind the bars for a very long time.

Judging by all her felonies right now, the 26-year-old misfortunate actress might be in jail for one year or more. LiLo continues on her probation for stealing the necklace and is currently waiting for her latest case to start.


Hype’s Now Playing: Foals – Mountain At My Gates

English alternative rock band Foals has released probably one of the coolest music videos we’ve seen so far this year. Accompanying their new single “Mountain At My Gates” which was released last week, the track has been slowly been climbing up the alternative charts.

Produced by James Ford and directed by Nabil, the video was shot entirely with a GoPro HERO camera. The band and director partnered with GoPro and used their spherical Virtual Reality technology for the interactive video. To derive the best results from the immersive video, it is advised that Google Chrome or the YouTube app is used. When accessed via Google Chrome, viewers can interact with the content by using the mouse or the A/W/S/D keys.

“Mountain At My Gates” makes for the second single for the band’s upcoming album “What Went Down”. Nabil who has directed videos for Frank Ocean and Kanye West, was behind the videos for “Bad Habit” and “Late Night”, two singles from Foals’ previous album “Holy Fire”.

Watch the video for “Mountain At My Gates” here.

“What Went Down” is due for release on August 28th.

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Contest: Win Tickets To Watch Dennis Lau & Friends At The Chosen Concert

Ready to experience a night of spectacular music? Dennis Lau is bringing together a group of multi-genre Malaysian artistes for a full-scale mega concert.

Titled “Dennis Lau & Friends: The Chosen”, the music maestro is aided by show producer Jennifer Thompson and musically director Aubrey Suwito. The star-studded music event will take place Viva Mall on 29th June 2019.

“The Chosen” is set to star some of the most talented entertainers in Malaysia including Namewee (黃明志), Aisyah Aziz, Jeryl Lee (李佩玲), Dewi Seriestha, Lee Elaine, Jimmy Sax, Dennis Yin, NAMA (Asia’s Got Talent 2019 Finalist) and Fara Dolhadi.

The intention for this concert is to promote limitless opportunities, love, peace, and equality. It is also meant to spearhead Lau’s “Give Back” movement includes a masterclass and mentorship programme for Teach For Malaysia.

“My mother taught me the piano from the age of 3, and at the age of 7 I picked up the violin. I am where I am today because I had people who believed in me, who encouraged me and who provided me with opportunities. I have made my mark in the industry and I feel strongly that it is now time for me to give back through providing opportunities in music,” the 33-year-old musician said.

He added, “My collaboration with Teach For Malaysia (TFM) enables me to do just that – empowering deserving children with the opportunities to pursue music. This concert is called ‘The Chosen’ because we are all chosen for a specific purpose in our lives, to contribute for the greater good. And we are delighted to go on a musical journey with the students who have been ‘chosen’ – to inspire and provide them with the platform to discover their musical talents.”

Organised by Mosaic Entertainment, details for “Dennis Lau & Friends: The Chosen” concert are as follows:

In collaboration with the concert organiser, Hype is giving out 10 pairs of PS2 concert tickets to music lovers. For those who want to watch the multi-award winning violinist in action for free, here are the terms & conditions:

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Contest: Win Movie Tickets To Watch David Harbour’s “Violent Night”

It’s time for some season’s beatings. Question is – are you on Santa’s good or naughty list? Unlike your typical Christmas movies, “Violent Night” is said to be a hybrid of “Die Hard’ and “Bad Santa” – offering a combo of gore and Christmas magic.

Much like the title of this action comedy, David Harbour doesn’t hold back as a vengeful Santa Clause. A word of caution, you’ll probably not look at candy cane and hammer the same way again after watching “Violent Night”. Intrigued yet?

Ever since it premiered at New York Comic Con, “Violent Night” has been getting raved reviews from critics and movie buffs. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Tommy Wirkola, “Stranger Things” star David Harbour portrays Kris Kringle, who appears to be anything but jolly. When a team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve and take them hostage, a (Not-So) Saint Nick decides to take things into his own hands.

“When I talked to David, he had a lot of great ideas, and I knew he could really make this special. And David, obviously is a great actor, has heart and humour,” said Tommy Wirkola. “David has great physicality and he really wanted to train for it and do the action himself, to embrace it. Without spoiling anything, Santa’s backstory kind of plays into how he trained. And he really went all in. Harbour is an actor who gives everything and I really think you’ll see that he did something special.”

Santa Claus is coming to town. So get ready to have a Merry f**king Christmas when “Violent Night” hits local theatres on 1st December.  We have 20 pairs of movie tickets to give away. Details of the screening are as per below:


Pavilion KL Concludes Raya 2019 With Record-breaking Achievement

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur celebrated the end of Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2019 with a new entry in the Malaysia Book of Records.

20,000 ketupats have been woven for the mall’s CSR initiative “The Beauty of Raya”, making it the most number of ketupat woven for charity.

Pavilion KL has broken the record once again – this time with 20,000 hand-woven ketupats! ? Officially crowned? by the Malaysian Book of Records for the “Most Number of Ketupats Woven For Charity”, we are matching RM1 for each ketupat woven, with all proceeds awarded to 4 local charity homes. ? #awesomenessoverload . . #TheBeautyOfRayaxPKL #charities #hariraya #charityevent #CSR #corporatesocialresponsibility

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The ketupat which is a symbol of Malaysian unity and the spirit of Hari Raya, helped raise RM20,000 in funds after the mall pledged to donate RM1 to charity for every ketupat woven and collected during the campaign.

“Today we close ‘The Beauty of Raya’ celebrations in high spirits as we achieved our record goal of the 20,000 ketupats woven to raise funds for charity homes in need. This would not have been possible without the Pavilion KL community who played a role in our initiative so thank you for your support,” said Dato’ Joyce Yap, CEO (Retail) of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

100 children from four charity homes including Pusat Jagaan Cahaya Kasih Bestari, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Harapan, Yayasan Chow Kit and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ehsan Ash-Shakur (PEKEAS), attended the event and were later treated to a surprise visit to the Marvel Studios: Ten Years Of Heroes exhibition at Pavilion Elite.


Jay-Z Brings Wifey On Stage For YouTube Launch

During the final show of his celebratory concert series, in honor of his nightclub’s new opening (40/40), American rapper and record producer Jay-Z invited someone special for a duet – his wifey Beyoncé.

Beyoncé surprised thousands of fans as she hit the stage with her hubby at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The R&B diva swagged out in black leather shorts and a Brooklyn Nets cap to perform “Diva” solo and then “Crazy in Love” with Jay-Z.

She later returned on stage in black leather pants and a matching leather jacket to sing the final closing song, “Young Forever” with her man. Aww! Still crazy in love, we see.

What? Think there was no way so many people could’ve caught the sold-out concert since a lot of them were way over here with us on the other side of the world? Well, guess again. Fans from around the globe caught the live streaming via Jay-Z’s new “Life + Times” YouTube channel, which launched Saturday night.

In the near future, the new YouTube channel will feature original video content including the Brooklyn Nets docu-series, “The Road to Booklyn” and a fan-interaction show called, “Roc Nation Check-in“, according to USA Today. (Source)

IconicTV co-founder and chief creative officer, Michael Hirschorn, told USA Today about the collaboration with Jay-Z and YouTube, “The site really is a way for Jay to showcase the breadth of his interests, from fashion, architecture, music, style, food, consumables, electronics, and so forth.”

Congratulations on the launch, Jay-Z! Hit up Jay-Z brand spanking new YouTube channel here.

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Motorcyclist Found Dead After Being Dragged Under Lorry At MRR2

Accidents can happen everyday, especially on highways, and sometimes the details can be agonising for readers to digest.

This time, it’s no different. A motorcyclist was found dead after being stuck under a lorry for a whole kilometer yesterday (23rd November 2020).

It is reported that the incident happened at the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) highway, right after the Batu Caves roundabout heading towards Kepong. It was heavily raining at the time. The victim, who was riding an MZ Motorrad motorcycle, has been identified as Wong Chun Hung, 20, and was confirmed dead at the scene.

The incident happened when the victim rode through a puddle causing him to slip in the middle of the road before getting hit by a lorry and dying on the spot. The victim’s body was dragged under the heavy vehicle for a kilometer before the lorry driver became aware of it when other motorcyclists honked at him to stop.

Based on the photos, firefighters came to the scene to help dislodge the victim’s body, which seemed to be stuck underneath the lorry’s front left tire. News got around social media after Twitter user @redzuanNewsMPB shared the incident yesterday.

KL Traffic Investigation and Enforcement (JSPT) Department’s Assistant Commissioner Zulkifly Yahya said in a report by Harian Metro that the incident had occurred after the victim, who was on the left lane of the road, had violated the water lock.

Diseret satu kilometer sebelum pemandu lori sedar ada penunggang motosikal di bawah kenderaannya.

Kejadian berlaku di MRR2 selepas bulatan Batu Caves menghala Kepong ketika hujan lebat.

Pemandu hanya sedar kejadian apabila penunggang motosikal lain membunyikan hon . pic.twitter.com/ot4MmpdNiS

— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) November 23, 2020


SUKE Accident: Drugged Driver Kills 2 & Injures 3; Victim’s Sister Speaks Out

We don’t often believe that our actions can have consequences. Sadly, these consequences often impact those around us as well.

A trailer driver was under the influence of drugs when he drove into a mid-constructed flyover. The ensuing crash killed two and injured three.

At 5.58pm yesterday (3rd March), the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre received an emergency call. A lorry carrying an excavator had rammed into a highway flyover in Desa Tun Razak near Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The flyover is part of the Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) project. The crash had caused the scaffolding to collapse, crushing four vehicles. One of the vehicles, a factory van, had five workers trapped inside.

Zakiah Yaakop (51) was contacted by her husband, Kamarulzaman Awang while she was trapped in the rubble. “She said she was not badly injured, but she had difficulties moving,” he stated. “I was very worried but tried to keep her calm by telling her the Fire and Rescue Department were working on rescuing them.” The group was finally extracted by 9.30pm, however, two women were pronounced dead on site. The three survivors were seriously wounded; the driver suffered fractures to his left shoulder, inflamed lungs and internal bleeding. The other two passengers had injuries to their legs.

Nor Hayati Abdullah (42) had been one of the victims crushed by the accident. Her sister, Maslinawati Abdullah was devastated to receive a call from the police informing her of her younger sister’s death. Maslinawati had been following the accident on the news and getting periodic updates from her sister’s supervisor, who had been the first to inform her of the situation. “The last time we met was on Sunday, at our kampung. I feel so lost… like I can’t believe the news,” she said, after identifying the body at the hospital. “She looked like she was sleeping… Insya-Allah, we will all pray for her.” Maslinawati has yet to inform their ill mother, Hasmah Sohor (77) of the incident. According to China Press, Nor Hayati was also tested positive with Covid-19.

Police confirmed the driver of the trailer had been under the influence of drugs. According to Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Zulkefly Yahya, they had conducted a urine test after the incident. The 40-year-old driver’s test returned positive for methamphetamine (meth). The arrested driver will be remanded under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act and the case is being investigated under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act (driving under the influence).

This tragic accident stole lives and left destroyed others. The saddest part is that it could have been avoided. We pray for the victims, for those who have lost their family members and for those who are recovering.

Sources: China Press, Harian Metro, Malay Mail, Astro Awani

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Tesco To Sell Its Businesses In Malaysia & Thailand Next Week

Multinational supermarket retailer Tesco Plc is expecting the sale of its operations in Malaysia and Thailand to be finalised next week (18th December).

If all goes to plan, the operations will be acquired by Thailand’s largest private company, CP Retail Development Company Ltd (CPRD) for US$10.6bil (RM43.1bil).

Tesco recently stated that CP Group is content with the formal notice of approval from the Office of Trade Competition Commission in Thailand, along with the approval received from Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. With no further conditions outstanding, the sale is expected to be completed on 18th December.

Tesco CEO Ken Murphy said that he would like to thank all his colleagues in Asia for their hard work and dedication towards their customers over the years. He went on to say, “This sale allows us to focus on our businesses across Europe and to continue delivering for customers, make a significant contribution to our pension deficit and return value to shareholders.”

The sale was first announced in March where the giant retailer explained it as one of its strategies to focus their market in UK and Europe. “Tesco Malaysia” currently operates over 60 supermarkets across the country, while Thailand’s “Tesco Lotus” has a total of 1,967 operating chains.

Do you think CP group will be able to give us a better retail experience, or the other way around? Let us know what you think.


#iKON: Fans Have Mixed Feelings Over Members’ New Stage Names

iKON is coming back and to everyone’s surprise, they’ve got themselves some new stage names.

When YG Entertainment dropped teasers for the group’s long-awaited comeback last week, fans were ecstatic and overjoyed at the surprise. But the label’s latest batch of teaser images did not sit well with some fans.

Needless to say, fans did not have an issue with the visuals – as the boys looked flawless in the photos. The thing that courted controversy was their new stage names.

In the images, which were dropped yesterday (Sunday, 21st May), 4 of the members were revealed to have adopted new names for their future activities as iKON.

Yunhyeong will now be known by his surname Song; Jinhwan will adopt the name Jay; Chanwoo will be called Chan; and Donghyuk will be referred to as DK. Meanwhile, B.I, Bobby, and Ju-ne (or known by his birth name Junhoe to fans) will be retaining their current names.

Of course, not everyone is happy with the decision. While certain fans are glad of the change, YG Entertainment has been blasted for their lack of creativity.

Fans complain that the names Chan and Song were too “lazy” and unmemorable. Jay was deemed as too generic but the loudest complaints were for the name DK.

In case you didn’t know, up-and-coming idol group SEVENTEEN already has a member with the stage name DK. After Donghyuk’s new stage name was revealed, Carats (as fans of SEVENTEEN are known) were extremely unhappy as it felt like YG Entertainment ripped the name off the Pledis Entertainment group.

Not everyone has a negative opinion of the new stage names, though. Some fans are happy over the change as it would be easier for international fans to pronounce the names of the members. Others are not bothered as they believe that the name change won’t affect anything.

im fine with jay, song, and chan but calling donghyuk DK is…. i mean it reminds me of someone from svt, not ikon :(

If you ask us, we think that it’s smart of YG Entertainment to choose simpler stage names for the members. Think about it, the names Donghyuk, Yunhyeong, Junhoe, and Jinhwan could be a handful for those who are new to the group or K-Pop. However, we do agree with fans that more unique names could be chosen.

What are your thoughts on this? What other better names could YG Entertainment have come up with?

Regardless of your thoughts on the name change, remember to check out the group’s new album when they drop it at 6pm KST (5pm Malaysian time) later today (Monday, 22nd May)!

For updates on iKON, remember to check out their website and Facebook page.

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M’sian Playboy Orders Cakes For 5 Girlfriends Ahead Of Valentine’s Day

14th February is coming up, and love is in the air. For some, it seems there is too much love.

Many people are making use of various services to send Valentine Day gifts, like cakes. One customer in particular asked a bakery to send a cake… to his five girlfriends.

Pandora Cakes posted the chat as a #ValentineMeme. The chat shows the customer ordering a mango flavoured vegan cake. He included a sweet sounding message, partially blocked out in the released screenshot. When the bakery asked for an address, the customer asked them to wait.

Apparently, 5 similar cakes needed to be sent out to 5 different addresses. The customer had apparently done this before because he said, “This delivery list is different from last time. Two of them are new.”

“(During) MCO, you don’t have to worry about separating from your girlfriends. We will help you get the cake to their hands without a doubt,” the bakery commented as a joke. The post spread like wildfire, generating 1K likes and 4.6K shares.

Netizens were quick to comment on the customer’s ‘playboy’ activities.

While some were in awe of the guy’s ‘abilities’, a few were concerned about how it would reflect on the business. One comment in particular asked if their ‘long time’ customer would return after that. The bakery replied smartly that they wouldn’t snitch on the commentator.

Hopefully you have only ONE special person in mind this Valentine…


#Namewee: Local Celebrity Nominated For “Best Singer” At The 2016 Golden Melody Awards

One of Malaysia’s most scandalous celebrities, Namewee (黃明志), was nominated “Best Mandarin Male Singer” at the 27th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan.

According to Sinchew Daily, many netizens were shocked when they found out that Namewee was nominated for the category and he is considered as the “dark horse” among the rest of the nominees.

The singer’s birth name is Wee Meng Chee and he was born in Muar, Johor. He is best known for his controversial hip hop remake on the national anthem, titled “I Love My Country Negarakuku” (我愛我的國家 Negarakuku), which was released in 2007. The song is about what he thinks about the government, racism, and the country’s “unfair” policies.

Besides making music, the artiste also showed interest in filmmaking. He directed and starred in “Nasi Lemak 2.0” in 2011. The film gained major success as it grossed over RM7 million. He even established his own artiste management company and an online supergroup called “RED People” (大馬紅人), which means famous person in Mandarin.

Local artistes such as Joyce Chu (四葉草), Amoi-Amoi, and P-High are all under his label.

According to The Hive, the Golden Melody Awards is considered as the Grammy Awards of Taiwan and this is not the first time that Namewee was nominated at the awards.

In 2014, the 33-year-old singer’s “Thai Love Song” (泰国情歌) from his “Asia Most Wanted” album was nominated “Best Music Video”.

Watch the funny music video for “Thai Love Song” below:

The musician will be going up against popular Singaporean singer JJ Lin (林俊杰), Chinese folk singer Li Jian (李健), Taiwanese indie singer Ko Chih Tang (柯智棠), and Taiwanese reggae-fusion band MATZKA for the “Best Male Singer” title.

The 27th Golden Melody Awards is set to take place at the Taipei Arena on 25th June 2016.

For more information on Namewee, visit his official Facebook page.

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Top 3 Weirdest Lip Balms

Lip balms – the handiest inventions ever. We’re talking about those little miracle tubes of stuff that keeps your lips from chapping, peeling, bleeding, hurting, you name it. And guys, don’t deny it. We know some of you use it – okay, maybe not the flavoured or tinted ones.

Mm. Flavoured ones. Some of them are really quite tasty. Good enough to eat! Pun totally intended.

Seriously, why? Assuming it really is wasabi-flavoured as in really, really wasabi-flavoured, then wouldn’t that make it too “hot” for application? And really, do you want to be kissing someone with this on their lips? We think, “painful” would be the best way to describe this. Ouch!

Sigh. So many of us, we go through the trouble of specifically saying, “And no pickles” or “Don’t want pickles” whenever we’re ordering a burger or a sandwich. Totally understandable. We don’t know that many people who are big fans of pickles anyway. So why..lip balm..? Flavour..? Huh?

“Oh, honey, did you have a long day? Need to unwind? Here..” is probably not the right thing you want to hear before someone offers you this. C’mon, we all know that flavour without the real effects is, “Meh, boring”. And to begin with, Absinthe isn’t exactly popular for the way it tastes either. Meh.


#TheLEGOMovie: Sequel & Spinoffs Get New Release Dates

Remember that time when Warner Bros. announced its full movie slate for the DC Cinematic Universe? The studio also made announcements about the other cinematic universes too, one of which was the LEGO Cinematic Universe.

Following the massive box office success of “The LEGO Movie“, the studio slotted 3 new LEGO-branded films to be released over the next 4 years. And today (21st April), Warner Bros. finally unveiled all the release dates of the franchise.

The spinoff film, “LEGO Ninjago”, was originally slotted for release on 23rd September 2016. However, the studio has delayed its release to a year later as it is now slated for release on 22nd September 2017.

“LEGO Batman” will now be the 1st new LEGO movie to be released from the franchise. It was supposed to be released on 26th May 2017, but the studio has now slotted it for release on 10th February 2017.

Will Arnett will return to reprise the voice of the Caped Crusader and the directors of the original film, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, will produce along with Roy Lee and Dan Lin. Animation supervisor Chris McKay was originally attached to direct, but it was later announced that “Community” director Rob Schrab will helm the project instead.

As for the sequel, LEGO fans will need to wait another 3 years as the studio announced that it will be released on 18th May 2018. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is officially titled “The LEGO Movie Sequel”.

Regarding the LEGO Cinematic Universe, Warner Bros. domestic distribution president Dan Fellman said in a statement:

These 3 films already in the pipeline are just the beginning of a creative and diverse animation slate that will be delighting audiences for years to come.

No further details regarding the sequels and spinoffs were announced yet, but Lord and Miller are hoping that the sequel could feature Marvel characters too.

Which film do you look forward to watching the most? Let us know in the comments box below!


#Apple: Christian Bale To Play Steve Jobs In Upcoming Biopic

Whoa, what? Oscar-winner Christian Bale (best known for his star turn as Batman in the blockbuster “Dark Knight” trilogy) will play Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic? Yes, apparently so.

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (of The Social Network) has confirmed that Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in Sony’s upcoming biopic about the famed Apple co-founder. Sorkin wrote the script, and Danny Boyle (of Slumdog Millionaire) is attached to direct. In an interview with Bloomberg Television on 23rd Oct, Sorkin confirmed, “We needed the best actor on the board in a certain age range and that’s Chris Bale.”

Sorkin, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for “The Social Network” about Facebook and its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, said giving the lead role to Bale was an easy call. “He really is a phenomenal actor. He didn’t have to audition,” said Sorkin, although the writer said “there was a meeting” before the British-born actor was given the part.

“He has more words to say in this movie than most people have in 3 movies combined. There isn’t a scene or a frame that he’s not in. So it’s an extremely difficult part and he is going to crush it,” said Sorkin, who is writing the script for Sony Pictures based on the 2011 biography “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson, in which Steve Jobs himself sanctioned.

Christian Bale received a best supporting actor Oscar in 2011 for his role in the “The Fighter,” in which he plays the older brother of a washed-up boxer struggling to revive his career. The actor had a breakout performance as the lead actor in the 2000 movie “American Psycho”, and also earned a lead actor Oscar nomination for his turn in last year’s “American Hustle”.

Previously, Leonardo DiCaprio was rumored to be circling the lead role, while David Fincher was in talks to direct. Ultimately and maybe luckily, neither of those options panned out.

The Apple inventor’s storied life already has been rendered on the big screen in last year’s drama “Jobs” starring Ashton Kutcher, which received lukewarm reviews. That having said, let’s see how this next Steve Jobs biopic will do with it hits the silver screens.

Also, something to ponder upon: With Christian Bale’s image as the dark and brooding caped crusader etched in our minds, how are they planning to make him look a little bit more like Steve Jobs? Here, a picture for comparison’s sake:

Perhaps another amazing celebrity transformation is in the pipeline?

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Chrissy Teigen Shared How Crazy Rich Asians Affected Her & Her Child

Everyone has been raving about “Crazy Rich Asians” since its debut. Chrissy Teigen is one of the latest to jump on the bandwagon.

Having watched the Jon M. Chu-directed movie, the 32-year-old model took to Instagram to review the show. She also urged netizens to support the film after sharing how “Crazy Rich Asians” impacted her family, particularly her daughter.

A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen)

In the series of photos, the first shows her and crouched down next to her 2-year-old daughter, Luna. They were admiring a window display of a mannequin dressed in a sparkly white gown that resembles the one worn in the movie. The window also had a signage that read “Crazy Rich Asians” on it.

The next picture showed Luna cuddled up to singer John Legend as their eyes were glued to the cinema screen while sitting comfortably in their red theatre seats. The 3rd shot is a video of the Grammy-winning artist having a sweet father-daughter moment as they dance to the rolling of the movie credits.

In one touching moment, Teigen recalled how Luna was blown away when she yelled “yāy!” (which means grandma in Thai) because “she saw someone who looked like her yāy. Someone beautiful and aspirational.”

“It was something that simple that made my heart just…warm. That made me happy. It made me happy to see this over the top story done from so many angles, some I could totally understand because of my own confusing Asian American upbringing,” she wrote.

please folks. tweet when you see a movie with a majority-white cast !!! it’s important to help get more white movies made!!!!! pic.twitter.com/sIXk31KXjg

— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) August 27, 2018

When one fan commented on why she “never acknowledged that you are also white”, Teigen replied with the wittiest remark ever! This just proves why she’s the queen of Twitter ;)

“Crazy Rich Asians” is out in cinemas now.


(UPDATE) #FMFA15: Livescape Asia’s Appeal To Hold Festival Turned Down

Yesterday, various Singaporean media outlets reported that Livescape Asia’s permit applications for Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2015, slated to happen next week, was rejected. We say “applications” because the organiser submitted 2 requests for a Public Entertainment License. They were rejected because of “serious concerns with potential drug abuse at the event”.

As such, Livescape Asia released an official statement via their Facebook page to say that they’ve taken it up to the highest level to appeal for the festival to proceed. In case you missed it, here:

Like you, we’ve been waiting with bated breaths since then.

Slightly over an hour ago, CNA reported that Livescape’s appeal to Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs for a permit has been turned down. According to a statement released by the ministry on Friday (6th March), the Minister for Home Affairs has carefully considered and turned down the appeal by Livescape Singapore to hold the Future Music Festival Asia 2015 in Singapore.

On top of that, in the Singapore Parliament on Friday (6th March), Senior Minister of State Masagos Zulkifli said that the Government is “keeping an eye” on music events, over concerns of potential drug abuse at such festivals.

The previous applications for a permit to hold the festival at the Changi Exhibition Centre on 13th and 14th March were rejected because of “serious concerns with potential drug abuse at the event”.

The police mentioned “drug-related activities that had taken place at past Future Music Festival events, including its March 2014 event in Kuala Lumpur that resulted in drug-related deaths and hospitalisations, including several Singaporeans”. FMFA 2014 saw several Singaporeans being hospitalised after a suspected drug overdose while 2 others were later charged for drug offences.

Following the news of the denied appeal, Livescape Asia updated their Facebook page to say that they were waiting to receive an official confirmation from the authorities:

As previously mentioned, it’s true that a lot is at stake here for the organiser, artistes/acts that were booked and are slated to play next week, as well as the partygoers who have already locked down their tickets and accommodations. Whether or not FMFA15 will happen is still currently unknown.

We do know, however, that contingency plans are in place if the appeal is turned down. This includes hosting various performers in various venues across the island.

Livescape Asia has released another statement regarding the appeal, effectively confirming that the above news was true. As reiterated below, the organiser is assessing all options and formulating their next course of action, and full details of this will be made available over the next few days

We don’t like being the bringer of bad news but as at 6:15pm today (8th March 2015), Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2015 organiser Livescape Asia has confirmed that FMFA15 has been cancelled.

In the statement, the organiser said that full ticket refunds will now be made to all FMFA ticket buyers, details of which will be made available by Monday (9th March) evening. They’ve also set up a care team to help answer partygoers’ concerns directly. Read the full statement here:

Our hearts are with Livescape Asia and the FMFA15 crew during this difficult time.

We’ll update everyone with more information as soon as we have ’em.

Sources: CNA (1), CNA (2), The Straits Times.

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#Malacca: Dead Baby Whale Found At Pantai Puteri Beach

An animal corpse believed to be a dead whale calf was washed up the Pantai Puteri beach in Malacca yesterday (Sunday, 17th July).

Civil Defence Department (JPAM) personnel Mohd Ridzuan Abdullah told NST that the carcass was discovered by his colleague around 1am, who initially assumed that the 2 metres long whale was simply a big wooden object washed ashore.

“Upon further inspection, he realised that the object was a dead whale calf,” the 61-year-old JPAM personnel told the publication. Mohd Ridzuan noted that there were visible injuries on the whale’s body, believed to have been caused a ship’s propeller.

SWM Environment Sdn Bhd have since been contacted to disposal the whale carcass.

A similar incident occurred earlier this February, where a 4-tonne whale was found dead at the river mouth of Sungai Sarang Buaya, Johor, after it was rescued just the day before.


Fun Facts: Unlock The Secrets Behind “The Maze Runner”

Runner, griever, builder, and WICKD; these are just some of the things you should know if you’re going to watch the novel-turned-movie, “The Maze Runner”.

Set in the dystopian future, “The Maze Runner” tells the story of Thomas (played by Dylan O’Brien) who woke up to a group of boys in a completely enclosed environment, “The Glade”. With their memories wiped clean, the boys only remember their names and call themselves the Gladers. With so many strange things going on, Thomas eventually discovers the way to solve the maze and begins his dangerous adventure with the Gladers and a comatose girl, Teresa (played by Kaya Scodelario) to escape the maze filled with horrid creatures, known as the “Grievers”.

And of course, this is only the first book we are talking about as the story is set to unfold in its sequels, “The Scorch Trials” and “The Death Cure”. In addition, director Wes Ball made his directorial debut via this film, which received a lot of positive responses from the audience during the private screening at San Diego Comic Con 2014.

Want to know what goes behind-the-scenes of “The Maze Runner”? Unlock the secrets behind the mysterious maze here:

In the book, Thomas is described to be a 16-year-old boy, 5’9″ feet tall, and has brown hair. During an interview with Colldier, Dylan O’Brien revealed that he almost didn’t get the role of Thomas for the film as director Wes Ball thought his hairstyle was too “MTV”. Fortunately, the director changed his mind after seeing a photo of O’Brien with his hair gelled. Dylan O’Brien, who starred in “The Internship” and MTV’s “Teen Wolf”, said:

That’s what he thought, which was so funny. Then he saw a picture of me with more regular hair, the buzzcut or something from “Teen Wolf”, and he brought me back and it worked. It just ended up working out.

Chris Sheffield’s character, Ben, is a builder in the book but he has been changed to become a veteran runner in the movie. In fact, Ben will be the second ring hand man to the Keeper of the Runners, Minho (played by Ki Hong Lee). Despite the changes, the film will stay true to the book as the character will be going through “The Changing”.

Blake Cooper, who appears in the film as Chuck, gained his role through an impromptu audition on Twitter. Cooper sent a series of tweets to the director after learning that the novel will be turned into a film. As seen in his tweets, Cooper is a huge fan of the novel and stated that he wants to be Chuck in the film.

Although he is a relatively new actor, director Wes Ball asked him to get his agent to contact their casting director and send in his audition tape.

@wesball Thank you!! My agent is @joypervis and I will ask her to contact Denise Chamian asap.

— Blake Cooper (@followblakecoop) February 26, 2013

4. WICKD is Good: From “WICKED” to “WICKD” The phrase “WICKD is Good” is frequently mentioned by Teresa in the film, implying that every action or intention WICKD does is justified. In the book, the original term, “WICKED”, is an abbreviation for World In Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department. The organization is indeed “wicked” in the film as their organisation is responsible for the population wipeout. However, the film decided to change the term to “WICKD” and the author James Dashner reassured the fans on Twitter that the changes are nothing to be worried about:

Guys, if you had a list of one billion things to worry about, the change from WICKED to WCKD would not make the list. Trust. — James Dashner (@jamesdashner) June 18, 2013

According to Page to Premiere, casting process for the film was made easier for producer Wyck Godfrey as his young sons are fans of James Dashner’s novels. While casting, Godfrey had his young sons to watch the audition tapes and get their feedbacks on the casting. He was quoted as saying:

Wyatt, my oldest son, when we talked about Dylan O’Brien, initially was like, “He’s just too cool. Thomas is more vulnerable!” I sent him a picture when we were out here of Dylan with his hair down. It’s like he’s a different guy than the Teen Wolf guy. Obviously he’s an actor, but it makes him seem so much younger. Wyatt was like, “Oh my God, that’s him. That’s perfect.”

As the filming location for “The Glade” scene was set in Louisiana, the entire cast of the film spent their night camping out in the Glade. Thomas Brodie-Sangste, who played Newt in the film, revealed in an interview that they “wanted to bond together” and “completely immersed in the surroundings” when trying to develop a character. But of course, the production team had already ensured that the film set was snake-free before the filming began.

7. James Dashner’s cameo appreance in the film

Just like Stan Lee, author James Dashner is set to appear in the film as a cameo too! He dropped by to visit the cast and film his cameo part in the upcoming movie. During an exclusive interview with Page to Premiere, he said:

I know you probably can’t say a lot about it! Yeah! That was absolutely incredible. I’ve been joking with my family and everything, that I’m a Hollywood star now! Just to be on set, to get a costume, and get makeup, and get the director to call action. I mean…I’m in a scene! It was just an absolute surreal dream come true. But yes, I am in the movie!

8. The sequel of the film “The Scorch Trials” is currently in development

The sequel of the novel, “The Scorch Trials” will be adapted into the film as well and Fox has acquired the rights to the film. T.S Nowlin will be penning the script for the screenplay and director Wes Ball will be supervising the scriptwriting. During SDCC 2014, Wes Ball announced that the shooting for the sequel will most likely begin in Fall 2014.

Set to be released on 11th September, the film stars Dylan O’Brien, Will Poulter, Kaya Scodelario, Aml Ameen, Thomas Brodie-Sangsterm, Ki Hong Lee, and Patricia Clarkson.

(Source: 1, 2 / Featured image via The Maze Runner)

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Volkswagen Jetta: New Limited Edition Models Now Available In Malaysia

The stunning Jetta brings boundless creativity.

Volkswagen Malaysia recently celebrated the launch of its Limited Edition Jetta at an exclusive pop-up party attended by car enthusiasts and friends of the brand. To commemorate the launch, Volkswagen Malaysia partnered with renowned photographer, Paulius Staniunas of “All Is Amazing” to set up photos that capture the boldness of the car.

These photographs were exhibited all around the venue to dazzle and entertain guests in attendance and will be used throughout the campaign.

The Jetta Sport was placed grandly in the middle of the party, allowing guests to have a close up view of the updates. The Jetta Club Edition equipped with tinted windows and a multimedia head unit with navigation while the Jetta Sport Edition comes with genuine Volkswagen Zubehör Aerokit, which includes front under skirting, side under skirting, rear under skirting and rear boot spoiler, SILEX 17” Alloy wheels, window tint and a multimedia head unit with navigation.

Commenting about the launch of the Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition, Mr. Armin Keller, Managing Director of Volkswagen Malaysia said:

“The Jetta Limited Edition, which comes with 6 airbags and a complete makeover, proves to be a perfect blend of form and function. With the genuine Aerokit installed, the Limited Edition takes on a bold presence – undoubtedly enhancing the visual appearance.”

No more than 500 units of the Jetta Club Edition and Jetta Sport Edition are available (while stock lasts) starting from May 2015. Malaysian customers can now book in advance and the car is available in several colours including Candy White, Reflex Silver, Platinum Grey and Deep Black.

Loaded with sophisticated interior, the price for the stunning Jetta starts from RM122,888 at selected Volkswagen authorised dealerships in the Klang Valley.

More photos of the Volkswagen Jetta can be seen below:

For more information, log on to Volkswagen’s official website.


Hype’s Exclusive: Thinking Out Loud With Ed Sheeran

Hailing all the way from England, Ed Sheeran released his debut album “+” in 2011 featuring singles “The A Team” and “Lego House”. The album, which also contains tracks “Give Me Love” and “Kiss Me”, was certified quintuple platinum in the UK and won him 2 Brit Awards for “Best British Male Solo Artiste” and British Breakthrough Act.

The release of “+” also won Ed the nomination for “Best New Artiste” at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.

In 2014, he released his second studio album “x” (read as multiply). “x” which contains tracks like “I See Fire”, “Don’t”, and “Thinking Out Loud” topped the UK Album Charts and the Billboard 200 charts the very same year. In 2015, “x” won the Brit Award for “British Album of the Year”, and was nominated for “Album of the Year” at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Currently on tour, Ed Sheeran stopped by Malaysia for a show on 16th March (Monday) and we managed to sit down with him for a quick chat at Marini’s on 57.

Hey! Good, it’s great to be in Kuala Lumpur. It’s my first time here so I’m pretty excited.

Let’s talk a little bit about your albums. Both “+” and “x” have done really well. Is there a third album in progress and if yes, when can we expect it?

Yes, but not anytime soon. I want to get it right so it’ll take a while, but not too long. I’ll probably release it next year, at some point.

Your past 2 albums have been mostly about relationships, will the forthcoming one be going in the same direction?

Haven’t decided on which direction I’m planning to take with this one just yet. For me, the key to a good album is just good songs so I’ll write a load of good songs and a load of bad ones as well then choose the right ones for the album.

Will your next album feature any collaborations? Any you can tell us about?

I don’t know really, I’m kinda in tour mode at the moment, not really in creative mode so I haven’t been thinking about it.

And what can you tell us about what’s currently in the pipeline for you this 2015?

I’m just touring. I’m literally just touring, I have nothing else planned aside from touring. It’s exciting though!

Sure does sound exciting! Which is more important to you, winning awards or selling records worldwide?

Selling records worldwide. I know a lot of people with awards, I don’t know a lot of people who sell millions of records worldwide. It’s probably more common to win an award than it is to have a really successful album. I prefer touring and selling tickets as well as albums and having people like my music. The people that decide that you win awards is a very small community, whereas the people that decide whether you’re good or not is a very, very big community so yeah, I prefer selling albums. I honestly don’t care about awards – I want to sell albums, I want to sell tickets. I want to make a living doing what I love and if awards happen, it happens. If it doesn’t, it’s not something I’d cry about.

Given that you’re currently on tour, I must ask, do you prefer touring or writing music?

I don’t know because the buzz you get from a live show is consistent and the buzz from writing a good song is better than anything in the world. But, the buzz you get from writing a bad song is absolute sh*t, so for consistency, I’d prefer touring but then again, writing a good song is a whole new high.

Let’s talk a little about your tattoos, you’ve got almost 2 full sleeves now and I know John Mayer drew a tattoo design for you. Are you planning to get any new ones?

Yeah, he did (points to tattoo that says “Kool Guy”). I really want to get a lot more but I’m in places for so little time nowadays that for me to spend an afternoon getting a tattoo doesn’t make much sense because I can spend an afternoon going out to see a place. I think I’ll probably next get a tattoo when I’m I have some time off. Probably when I have say like 4 weeks in the same place (laughs).

Last one, what’s the one song that you love performing the most?

And we’re done! Thanks so much for taking the time out to talk with us Ed!

Talking to Ed Sheeran was an absolute pleasure, so thank you PR Worldwide and Warner Music Malaysia for hooking us up. Stay tuned for our review on his concert! ;)

For now, we’ll leave you with “Thinking Out Loud”:

For more Ed Sheeran goodness, hit up his website or his Facebook page.

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(UPDATE) #ScottWeiland: Former Stone Temple Pilots Singer Dead At 48

Former frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver Scott Weiland has died.

According to various reports, he was found dead in his tour bus shortly before he was supposed to perform. He was on tour with his solo band, The Wildabouts, in Minnesota. That Minnesota show has since been cancelled.

The LA Times quoted his wife Jamie Weiland as saying, “I can’t deal with this right now. It’s true.” as she confirmed the news.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist and singer-songwriter Dave Navarro also posted up a (now removed) Twitter update which read:

Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died. So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight.

Scott Weiland was only 48 years old. No cause of death has yet been revealed.

An official statement has gone up on Scott Weiland’s Facebook page, confirming the above news. It also said that Scott passed away in his sleep but no further details regarding the cause of his death has been released:

Sources: The Wrap, Billboard, Metal Injection, LA Times, TMZ.


#Travel: A Different Take On South Korea Through The Eyes Of A Hallyu-Obsessed Fan

You know and we know that every K-Drama/K-Pop fan’s dream is to someday visit South Korea. Seoul, in particular. If not for the purpose of sightseeing and soaking in all the feels, then perhaps to marvel at the city and fangirl over the fact that you are >thismuch< closer to your oppa. Personally, I travel to Seoul every year, whether it’s by choice (read: hallyu-obsessed fan) or for work assignments. If you’ve been following us closely, you would’ve even seen the previous travel posts on Jeju and Busan.

To be honest, Seoul is like any other city in the world – busy, busy, busy – and at times it could be a little overrated. And because Gangnam (ala “Gangnam Style”) is so 2012, this list will hopefully give you more ideas of places to go outside of Seoul beyond Gangnam, Myeongdong, Itaewon, Insadong, Hongdae, etc.

Hands down, the best place to travel back in time and immerse yourself in learning and observing South Korean traditions is at the Korean Folk Village. The “living museum” introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs, etc. On display are also various unique places such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian academy, seodang (village school), a realistic village street, a nobleman’s house, and traditional workshop. Performances including nongak (farmer’s music), martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season. Visitors can enjoy Korean traditional rice cake like jeungpyeon (steamed and fermented rice cake), injeolmi (rice cake coated with bean powder), bukeo-gui (grilled dried pollack), or pajeon (green onion pancake) along with dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor). Did we mention that the Korean Folk Village is also the filming location for K-Dramas including (but not limited to) “The Moon That Embraces The Sun” and “Sungkyunkwon Scandal”? If you have time to spare, spend at least half a day at the Korean Folk Village because it truly is South Korea’s history and culture all under one (imaginary) roof.

Voted as one of the cafes to visit “before you die“, Dreamy Camera Cafe actually has a pretty interesting backstory. Located in the serene Yangpyeong country (about 64km away from Seoul), the cafe is owned by a South Korean couple, Park Sung Hwan and his wife Kwak Myung Hee. By profession, Park is a helicopter pilot for the army while Kwak is a retired army pilot. Dreamy Camera Cafe was born out of Park’s passion in photography and the idea of helping people achieve their dreams. As such, in 2012, construction for the 2-storey, 30-feet tall building that looks like a classic Rolleiflex twin-lens camera began. Not one to chase money or fame, Park and Kwak have kept their cafe small and humble. Although it can only accommodate up to 20 patrons at a time, visitors would be pleased to find that its space features Park and Kwak’s huge collection of cameras. What makes Dreamy Camera Cafe different is their method of visualisation as the owners encourage visitors to list down their bucket list, which they will take a picture of and print on instant film to display on the cafe’s walls. Guests who have achieved their goals can then return to the cafe to visit and perhaps write another bucket list :)

Behind every fortress is a tragic story. In Suwon (the capital of Gyeonggi-do) stands a 5.52km-long fortress wall called Hwaseong that surrounds the centre of the city. It was built in the late 18th century (Joseon Dysnasty) by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, to form a new political basis and to house/honour the remains of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon, who was executed by his own father (king Jeongjo’s grandfather). The fortress was designated as Historical Monument No. 3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. In more recent times, the Hwaseong was one of the main filming locations for record-breaking sageuk (historical-styled) K-Drama, “Dae Jang Geum” (대장금), which starred Lee Young Ae (이영애). For an authentic historical Korean experience, you may rent a hanbok (traditional Korean attire) at a nearby store before walking over to Hwaseong. We got ours from chjangem and it costs only 10,000 won per person (about RM38) for one hour including headgear, footwear, and accessories. The lovely chjangem store owners will even help you mix, match, and accessorise. Then, take a walk around the Hwaseong and go crazy snapping lots of pics as you channel your best Joseon dynasty look!

In December 2013, K-Drama fans fell head over heels in love with “My Love From The Star” (별에서 온 그대) coupling Cheon Song Yi (played by Jun Ji Hyun) and Do Min Joon (played by Kim Soo Hyun). One of the most memorable scenes in the K-Drama, episode 15, where Do Min Joon turned on all the lights on a street and confessed his love for Cheon Song Yi, was filmed at Petite France. Inspired by Saint-Exupery’s 1943 novel “The Little Prince” (Le Petit Prince), the overall design of the French village represents “flowers, stars, and The Little Prince”. In fact, the sight of the cluster of colourful French-style buildings sitting on top of a hill in the Korean countryside will definitely take your breath away and kick your Instagramming into high gear. Aside from striking your favourite “My Love From The Star” pose for pictures, visitors can also catch the puppet play, view the orgels (musicbox) collected from all over European countries at the Orgel House, and learn about the life of Saint-Exupery at the Saint-Exupery Memorial Hall. If you’d like, you can even lodge at Petite France and experience the French food, clothing, and culture.

Said to be a place that’s “more beautiful than a picture”, The Greem Cafe boasts a sprawling lawn and 2 cafe buildings that can accommodate up to 100 people. Its grounds span across 11,000 square metres that are dotted by beautiful gardens and cute little statues/fixtures. And if that’s not impressive enough, The Greem Cafe is also a popular filming location for CFs (commercials) and dramas such as 2012’s “The Innocent Man” (세상 어디에도 없는 착한 남자) starring Song Joong Ki (송중기) and Moon Chae Won (문채원), 2015’s “Mask” (가면) starring Park Soo Ae (박수애) and Ju Ji Hoon (주지훈), 2014’s “Line Romance” (라인 로맨스) starring Lee Min Ho (이민호) and Bea Hayden, and 2012’s “Rooftop Prince” (옥탑방 왕세자). Interestingly, admission into The Greem Cafe costs 7,000 won and each visitor will be given an entrance ticket. A list of beverages and ice-cream is printed on the ticket (like a menu) and visitors can redeem their drink/ice-cream of choice at the cafe. As it was raining when we were there, we really took our time sipping on our hot coffee and savouring the yummy cakes while enjoying the view :)

Camp Greaves DMZ Experience Center (캠프 그리브스)

Last but not least, one must never miss the opportunity to visit Camp Greaves, especially if you’re a true blue Song Joong Ki “Descendants of the Sun” (태양의 후예) fan. Located 2km away from the South Limit Line of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Camp Greaves one of the oldest US army bases which was occupied by the US military for about 50 years after the ceasefire agreement of Korean War. The accommodation for officers, living hall, physical activity hall, and several other army facilities remain intact. It has since been renovated into an experience accommodation facility for peace and safety after the withdrawal of the US forces, and more recently, it was used as one of the main filming locations for “Descendants of the Sun” (태양의 후예). While on site, visitors can take part in various experience programs including becoming Captain Yoo Si Jin (wearing the military uniform, cartridge belt, and beret), personalising your very own dog tag (an essential item for soldiers), and taking pictures at specific points of the K-Drama set (the military tent, the fight scene area, Captain Yoo Si Jin’s waiting room, etc). Camp Greaves even houses the first youth hostel (which can accommodate up to 240 guests) to be located within a restricted area for civilians in Paju city.

So, you game to see South Korea like you’ve never before? Book your next trip via AirAsiaGo!

Not only will you be able to secure both your flights and accommodation at the same time, if you’re an AirAsiaGo member, you qualify for discounts up to 55% on hotel deals and will always be amongst the first to be alerted of any exclusive promos.

Oh, and did we also mention that AirAsiaGo currently has over 1,500 choices of accommodation in Gyeonggi-do? Go get ’em ;)

We’ll leave you now with a quick recap video of our trip to South Korea:

Special thanks to our friends from AirAsiaGo and Gyeonggi Tourism Organization for making this trip happen for us!

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YouTube Acapella Vocalist Peter Hollens Scores Sony Record Deal

There’s nothing new about discovering hidden gems in the depths of YouTube, on both the local and international front. Gems such as aspiring beauty vloggers, short film producers, comedians, game reviewers, documentaries, choreographers, cat/dog/hamster/insert-cute-animal-here videos, you know the drill. But perhaps the most accessible videos on YouTube are that of the aspiring musicians.

We have our favourites such as David Choi, Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider, Kina Grannis, Jayesslee, Malaysia’s very own Elizabeth Tan, Marie Digby, Jason Chen, Boyce Avenue, and more recently, 32-year-old Peter Hollens. The talented acapella vocalist first got our attention when his “Epic Disney Medley” video went viral. It was so good that we forgot it was an acapella cover while we were listening to it!

Also, a big plus is the fact that they went all out for the music video too, complete with locations and costumes. If you haven’t seen it, here:

Did you get goosebumps or what? We sure did!

To date, Peter has over 750k followers and has accumulated nearly 63 million views on his YouTube channel. His channel also boasts collaborations with fellow YouTubers such as Nick Pitera, Lindsey Stirling, Mike Tompkins, Sam Tsui, Tyler Ward, George Watsky, Alex G, and even his wife, Evynne Hollens.

And if that’s not impressive enough, it was just announced that Peter has earned a record deal! Awwyis.

As announced by Sony Music, Peter inked a deal with its classical and crossover label, Sony Music Masterworks. Upon the announcement, Peter told Mashable, “We’ve been in talks for a few months, but nothing was set in stone until just recently. Honestly, with a 4-month-old, and a full-time job, I’ve had so little time to celebrate. I really need to find time to do that.”

Peter Hollens will release his debut album on 28th October this year. We’re excited! Can you tell?

For more information, hit up Peter Hollens’ Facebook page.


#OlaBola: Local Movie Rakes In RM16 Million; Heads To Taipei’s Film Festival

OlaBola continues to win the hearts and minds of fellow Malaysians, as the local movie grossed over RM16 million and still counting at the box office from after 39 days in the cinemas.

The film has seen an outpouring of support from Malaysians from all walks of life since its debut on 28th January 2016.

Directed by Chiu Keng Guan, OlaBola is a fictional film about a multicultural team of footballers who have to overcome their personal issues and challenges within the team for a chance at international success. Packed with action, emotion and inspiration, this movie is a celebration of the glorious days when the entire nation stood as one behind our national team.

With the success of OlaBola, Astro Shaw now has 3 top Malaysian movies under its stable where the other 2 includes “The Journey” (2014) and “Polis Evo” (2015) with box office collections of RM17.3 million and RM18 million respectively.

OlaBola, moving into its 6th week of theatrical run, will make its international debut at the Taipei Golden Horse Fantastic Film Festival between 8th and 17th April, 2016, prior to its release in Taiwan.

For more news of OlaBola, hit up the movie’s website.


#YoungAndDangerous: Jordan Chan Confirms “Gu Wak Zai” Reunion Film

No way, for real? Are our “Gu Wak Zai” dreams coming true? The “Young and Dangerous” (古惑仔) series, which dominated the Hong Kong entertainment industry from 1995 – 2000 and helped catapult its cast to fame, is getting a reunion film!

For those of you who are not in the know, the series – which stars Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健), Michael Tse (謝天華), Chin Ka Lok (錢嘉樂), Jordan Chan (陳小春), and Jerry Lamb (林曉峰) – is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers, and growth in a Hong Kong triad society.

Despite being condemned by certain quarters for glorifying secret triad societies (read: gangsters), it was immensely popular in Hong Kong and even managed to gain a cult following in the region. In fact, just last year, the cast reunited for a joint concert, “2016 Brotherhood Of Men Live In Malaysia” held in Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands, a live show that brought concertgoers back to the iconic film series and showcased the men’s musical talents.

But the main “Young and Dangerous” men have got more up their sleeves that we would’ve ever imagined, it seems!

According to Jordan Chan (who plays Chicken in “Young and Dangerous”), a reunion film is currently in the works. He was quoted as saying that the original cast and crew of “Young and Dangerous” will be reuniting in late February to start principal photography for a new film.

Little is known about the film except that it will revolve around a band of heroic thieves and will be shot overseas in locations including Japan, Budapest, and Montenegro. Popular Hong Kong actor and TV host Eric Tsang (曾志偉) is also expected to make a special appearance in the reunion film.

Alright. Who’s ready for a blast from the past? We know we are! ;)

Sources: Jayne Stars, World Film Geek / Featured image: mingpao.com.

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Blood-Thirsty Fishies Are Comin’ To Get You

The “there’s something in the water that’s going to kill you”-themed movie is back, bigger and better, and we’re pretty sure with more blood-thirsty fishies.

“Piranha 3DD” is the sequel to 2010’s “Piranha 3D” and it stars Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, David Koechner, Chris Zylka, Katrina Bowden, Gary Busey, Christopher Lloyd, and David Hasselhoff. The movie takes place a year after the attack on Lake Victoria by prehistoric piranhas, long after an eradication campaign has left the lake inhabitable by life. And because of that, the town itself was abandoned as a result of the drying up of their main revenue source, tourism.

But, at a nearby lake, two farmers walk into the water to recover the body of a dead cow. Puzzled, they poked around only to find death calling. Unbeknownst to them, there were piranha eggs inside the dead cow and somewhat miraculously they all hatch all at the same time, attacking and killing the farmers.

Long story short, the flesh-hungry, blood-thirsty predators then head upstream, through an underground river connection, where they look to make a feast out of “Big Wet”, a local waterpark.

We’re thinking, summer time, adult-themed section, water-certified strippers, and parties – what’s there to lose, right?

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Obviously chaos unfolds when the staff and the patrons get a whole lot more than they bargained for. Especially when they’re forced to face one of the fiercest, most merciless species of fish ever! Suddenly, it’s up to Mandy (played by Danielle Panabaker), a marine biology student, and her friends to dive in and take on these crazy man-eating creatures.

Will they pull it off?  Find out when “Piranha 3DD” is released at a cinema near you on the 31st May 2012 (Thursday)!

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


Rootz Club KL Presents The Official Launch Of #WorstBehaviour

Put yours hands together for Rootz Club KL.

Ever since its All Gold Everything grand launch, Rootz Club KL’s same name, new game motto has been throwing one crazy party after another. Now after weeks of its spectacular #WorstBehaviour Friday nights at, Rootz Club KL will be throwing the official launch party for the night on September 12th (Friday).

Featuring some of Kuala Lumpur’s finest DJs; DJ CZA and Deejay T Bone, the official launch also marks for a night of appreciation for #WorstBehaviour fans. Set to bring some of the freshest beats around that would make everyone grove to the best of R&B, Hip Hop, and Trap music, partygoers are in for a wild time at Rootz Club KL this September 12th.

#WORSTBEHAVIOUR Mixtape Vol.07 featuring SPECIAL GUEST DJ OLLIE’DES #ROOTZKL by Worstbehaviour on  Mixcloud

Cover charge: RM50 for both ladies and men (Inclusive of 1 drink)


Giant Anime Fest Comes To Malaysia

A special treat is coming your way, anime fans and cosplayers. Because for the first time ever, Anime Festival Asia will be held in Malaysia!

The two-day festival will showcase an electrifying line-up of anisong (anime songs) stars from Asia’s music powerhouse, Japan. So you can expect to experience J-pop’s top talents and latest offerings in the animation and J-pop scene:

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And who needs a teleportation machine when you have Anime Festival Asia Malaysia (AFA MY)? Why..you’d already be strolling down Akihabara without a passport what with all the premium original merchandise, movie screenings, cosplay-related activities, and maid and butler café experiences.

Yes, you heard right. Cosplay. But of course!

A special cosplay championship will be held during the festival – you might want to be prepared for a totally anime invasion. The winner of the championship will then represent Malaysia to compete with the region’s best cosplayers from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines at the Regional Cosplay Championship (to be held in Singapore during Anime Festival Asia in November 2012).

Perhaps the regional-level finalists would be lucky enough to meet Gosiengfiao, the Philippines’ cosplay queen?

AFA MY will be held on the 9th and 10th of June 2012, occupying a floor space of up to 10,000 square meters of Halls 1 and 2, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) Kuala Lumpur. The organizers of this highly-established and successful festival promises that AFA MY will focus on popular content and the latest trends that are relevant to the Malaysian audience.

On the forthcoming AFA MY, Mr. Abe Foong (Managing Partner of Anime Festival Asia Malaysia and Director of Mochiro Sdn Bhd) said, “”Anime and Japanese popular culture has a strong following in Malaysia. There are approximately 500,000 people who are exposed to anime and this number is growing with the industry. Through Anime Festival Asia Malaysia, we hope to make this an annual showcase of the latest and popular content and merchandise. The festival will offer business opportunities to network with Japanese content providers as well and take this industry to a new level”.

So, who else is ready for Southeast Asia’s biggest and most anticipated showcase of the latest Japanese pop culture? Anime invasion, yes please!

Several tiers of ticketing will be available depending on the level of content the customer wishes to access. General festival tickets are priced at RM15 per day, customers who wish to additionally access exclusive stage contents from Anime celebrities will need to purchase the “Festival + Stage” RM30 per day ticket.

For other ticketing and ticket purchasing details, go here. For more information on AFA MY, visit their official website.

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