Hype’s Exclusive: Getting The Dirt On #FMFA15 From Co-Founders Iqbal & Rahul

If we had to say one thing about the Livescape Asia co-founders, it’s that they’ve come a long and far way since the first instalment of Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) way back in 2012. Previously, we spoke to Livescape Asia Director Iqbal Ameer during the FMFA 2013 press conference – a lot of things have changed since then e.g. the unfortunate FMFA 2014 incident, FMFA moving out of Malaysia. Iqbal and his team definitely weathered every storm and will continue to ride out both the highs and the lows on their journey to making the festival a regionally-recognised brand.

Now that we’re a mere few weeks away from FMFA 2015, we thought that it’d be apt to quickly catch up with Iqbal as well as Livescape Asia Producer Rahul Kukreja.

Where did this all happen? Why, right “at home” at Livescape Asia’s HQ in Petaling Jaya, of course ;)

Hi guys! What’s going on? Surprised to find the both of you in the office today considering the fact that most people are still on their CNY break.

Iqbal: You know what’s funny? We’re not actually supposed to be in the office today because our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) said that Monday is not a good day to start work (laughs). But this is it, it’s crunch time for us already and everything is coming in right now from scheduling artistes’ set times to hotel comms to production stuff. And because of this James Klein stage we’re doing, it’s a very new stage concept and never seen before..

Rahul: We got him on board to come and design a really cool stage for us for FMFA. What makes it different is design, it’s stuff that nobody has really done before, his speciality is designing bespoke stages. You know when you walk into the Ultra Music Festival events and there’s like a whole maze of stuff or Tomorrowland when you walk in there’s the iconic fairytale-like backdrop figures. It’s people like these who do this for festivals around the world so yeah, we’re using him for the first time and for the first time he’s doing it for all the Future Music Festivals (all the cities in Australia as well as FMFA in Singapore).

Iqbal: When we spoke the Singaporean production people, they’re very used to doing standard stages but now we’re going in and saying, “Hi! We want to do this..” and they’re like, “What the f…” So we’re pushing boundaries to heighten the festival experience and it’s a challenge because it’s more for us to handle, but this is why we love to do what we do.

I remember interviewing you last year and correct me if I’m wrong but you mentioned that FMFA 2014 cost RM15 million to produce. Now that you’ve moved to Singapore, with the currency exchange and all that, how much more expensive is it this time to produce FMFA?

Iqbal: That is correct! It’s an excess of about 30% more this time around but in Singaporean dollars this time around. Which is why we have to charge Singaporean dollars. Ideally, if we could, we would be charging SGD60 or SGD90. We’ve grown our fan base here in Malaysia drastically over the past 3 years so obviously we want Malaysians to come for FMFA 2015 and celebrate what we’ve achieved. But in order to do that, cost needs to go down. However, as with any festival concept, every year we need to make it bigger and better. In Singapore, they’ve got an amazing infrastructure, but everything comes with a price. It’s very systematic and it’s a good thing in a way, but it comes with a price. There’s a lot of increase in cost over there.

And what can you tell us about the new FMFA venue, since some partygoers have probably never been there before?

Iqbal: The Changi Exhibition Centre was built specifically for the Singapore air show. It’s really big and we’ve decided to take that space because there were no other spaces big enough in Singapore except for the stadium but we can’t do multiple stages in the stadium. With the venue booking, it comes with an air-conditioned hall which will also be known as our indoor arena come FMFA where The Prodigy and Knife Party will all be playing, which is quite cool because it’s different. When it’s an indoor space, we can do a lot of things such as lasers, lights, videos, etc. Then we’ve got the fantastic outdoor space which is next to the sea so partygoers will get a very nice breeze. Every single time that we’ve gone there for recce, it has never been too hot. It’s very nice!

Don’t mind me asking but what were some of the other venues regionally that you were looking at before you decided on moving FMFA to Singapore?

Rahul: There we so many! We were looking at Bangkok to Jakarta, to Seoul, and even Sarawak. But then we realised that when it came to logistics and stuff, it wouldn’t have worked as well in terms of space and production. Language barriers too.

Iqbal: It’s also the fact that at the end of the day, we’re very humbled that FMFA has grown into an international brand. You know when we first started FMFA, we put an “Asia” in its name because “glamour” only lah because we were like, “Whack only lah Asia. Let’s think big, let’s think big!” But now that it has grown big, it needs to be in an internationally-recognised space because remember, we need to attract artistes. Singapore seemed like the best choice plus it does have one of the busiest airports in Asia.

Rahul: When we were trying to book artistes for the first FMFA in Malaysia (FMFA 2012) coincidentally the event happened a week before the F1 Grand Prix in Sepang. So it was easier to get them to come over back then because a lot of the artistes actually stay on after that and went for the F1.

FMFA carries a stigma because of the unfortunate incident that happened at last year’s event. And I’m aware that Singapore doesn’t condone drugs but on Livescape Asia’s end, what extra measures are you taking this time to ensure that it doesn’t happen again?

Iqbal: The drug thing, you know, it’s worldwide problem. It can happen in any country but as long as we do our part and work together to eliminate it as much as possible, then we would’ve done our jobs as promoters. It’s something that we even implemented at FMFA 2014, we did. The things we did and the processes we implemented, to be honest even authoritative figures lauded at us. What happened was really unfortunate but for us, we always want to up the bar and be better based on previous findings like, “What can we do this time around to make it better or safer?”. We want you to come and have fun – not walk into jail.

Rahul: We’ve got internationally-recognised people coming in to support us such as EventAid from Australia, who are medical specialists specifically  for substance abuse. They’re caretakers who will walk around and give you some water or try to treat you. They’re not the police or nurses. Then there’s SightCon, which is a team from Netherlands – they do security management for Tomorrowland and some of the biggest festivals in the world. They will really work with the local Singaporean security so we’re bringing in the best in the world. It’s the best measures.

Iqbal: And I think what we have is very sound in terms of making sure that we will take care of partygoers. Partygoers will also need to take care of themselves of course. They need to be responsible too and we will make sure that we have the best support system for them – at the same time not imposing on their privacy. We just want to make sure that everyone will have a good time.

How many people will you be expecting at FMFA next month?

Iqbal: I think currently we’re on track for about 26,000 a day. It’s a little less than last year but obviously there are various reasons as to why e.g. a change in venue, tickets prices increase. And as you said, FMFA carries a stigma now so Singaporeans who know about FMFA makes for about 20% or 30% so those who saw what happened last year, you know..that having said, a lot of people haven’t actually been to any of our shows before and this year, we have a lineup that we’re proud and it’s a new venue for us so it’s like a new product altogether. We’d like for them to come experience it for themselves.

Previously, FMFA has at least a few pop artistes but I noticed that in this year’s lineup, there are none and that would make it a little too EDM-driven. Is there a reason why there aren’t any pop artistes?

Iqbal: Future Music Festival is..we always say that we’re a cross-genre festival..

Rahul: It also depends on the year because sometimes we’re so lucky that we had so may available pop artistes available you know when we had PSY, Fun, and Tempter Trap because suddenly there were so many of them who were doing stuff in the region and we could book them. But suddenly this year none of them are around and none of them want to do stuff for example or they want to do their shows or own world tours. So next year, you’ll never know, we might have an all-pop lineup!

Iqbal: Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, BIGBANG! (laughs)

Booking BIGBANG isn’t a bad plan at all, actually! Last but not least, and this is the golden question by the way, will FMFA ever come back to Malaysia?

Iqbal: Hmm.. (dramatic pause) Let me put it this way – we’re born and bred Malaysians so we’ll never forget our roots no matter what. But in order for things like FMFA to happen, a lot of things need to happen not from us but from other parties involved. And when those things happen, then we have to evaluate our position. Moving things back when we’re growing something is very risky. We decided that as part of our expansion plans, I mean we’ve set up an office in Singapore, this is the next best step for the brand. If things change, we don’t know..we can’t tell you that FMFA will definitely come back..

Rahul: It’s really up to the whole environment to be right and sadly, we don’t control the environment. We just do shows, we do concerts, we do festivals, and I’d like to think that we do a really good job at it. Everything else, the social mindset, the culture, you know..that whole thing needs to change with the country and people need to be ready for it. On top of that, the current state of the currency also contributed to it. And that’s really beyond our control.

Thanks guys, for the chat. See you at the festival ;)

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Apple’s iPhone 13 Series & New iPad Prices In Malaysia Revealed

Apple fans worldwide finally got their first look at iPhone 13 as Apple unveiled the next version of its popular smartphone yesterday (Tuesday, 15th September). Among other devices that was introduced on Tuesday include a revamped version of Apple’s 9th gen entry-level iPad, a 2021 version of its iPad Mini and the new Apple Watch Series 7 with a wider display.

The iPhone 13 will arrive in four models: a standard version of iPhone 13 with a 6.1-inch display, a Mini model, iPhone 13 plus Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models equipped with larger screens and better battery life. Apple is offering a minimum of 128GB of storage as standard range and for the Pro lineup, there’s now a whacking 1TB option of storage which is the largest storage to be offered on an iPhone!

The new iPhone 13 series will be available for pre-order in Malaysia from 1st October with stocks available on 8th October 2021. Official pricing for Malaysian buyers are already made available on the Apple online store.

To help make up your mind, check out the full price list for the new Apple devices in Malaysia down below:

The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 is available in 5 colours that include Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight and Red.

The iPhone 13 Pro lineup comes in Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, and Graphite tone.

Aside from the iPhone 13 series, Apple popular iPad received a brand new update in its 9th generation entry-level iPad as well as the 6th gen iPad mini for 2021.

The basic iPad now operates on an updated Apple A13 Bionic chip and an improved 12MP front camera. Apple has also gradually eliminated the minimal 32GB storage with doubled its storage for its entry-level range.

The new iPad is now only offered in Space Grey and Silver shade. Both options still retain a home button with Touch ID and come with a black panel. Here are the official pricing for our local market:

The brand-new iPad mini is basically a smaller version of iPad Air but it is loaded with the latest Apple A15 Bionic chip, that’s also generating the new iPhone 13 series. It comes in a variety of colours including Space Grey, Pink , Purple and Starlight.

Below is the price list for the iPad mini options:

As of now, Apple has not revealed the date for both iPad version availability, which is a little unfortunate. Both tablets should be released locally probably by the end of this year. So, stay tuned for the latest updates from Apple.

Sources: Apple Malaysia, SoyaCincau (1) (2)


Hype’s Now Playing: WINNER – Baby Baby

After many delays, YG Entertainment’s idol boy group WINNER has finally made their comeback with 3 music videos. Released a little after midnight today (Monday, 1st February), the first of the “holy trinity” of videos is none other than “Baby Baby”. Most of you would’ve already seen the making film by now and have at least a general idea of what it’s about.

“Baby Baby” is a track that was written by Nam Tae Hyun, Song Min Ho, and Lee Seung Hoon and composed by Nam Tae Hyun. The music video starts off with WINNER presenting an award for the best new artiste of the year before focusing on each member dealing with the loneliness behind the limelight.

INNER CIRCLE, feast your eyes on the music video for the title track off WINNER’s comeback album, “Baby Baby”. Enjoy:

Interestingly, the music video for “Baby Baby” is directly linked to the music video for member Nam Tae Hyun’s solo song. The heart-wrenching track has an equally befitting music video, which will make you switch to “Team Tae Hyun” faster than you can say “I’m Young”.

A contrast from “Baby Baby”, the “I’m Young” music video shows a softer, more mature, and more intimate side of Nam Tae Hyun. The idol plays the role of a man in a relationship, flying thousands of miles to find his loved one (a very pretty French girl!), only to have his shattered at the very end.

Um, there’s also a lot of kissing involved, but we won’t spoil it further for you. Watch the music video below:

“Exit Movement: E” also features the song “Immature” as well as Nam Tae Hyun and Song Min Ho‘s duet “Pricked”. WINNER is expected to perform 3 of their songs off the album at their M! Countdown comeback stage on 4th February.

For more information, hit up WINNER’s Facebook page.

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#Grab: Fare Reduced From RM1.30 To RM1.10 Per KM For Rides In Klang Valley

Grab users in Klang Valley, we’ve got news that will light up your Tuesday!

The car-hailing app released its new pricing yesterday (Monday, 10th October) and announced that the rate, which dropped from RM1.30 to RM1.10 per km, will be effective today (Tuesday, 11th October).

The country head of Grab Malaysia, Jaygan Fu, commented on the change.

“We take fare pricing seriously with a long-term approach. With our new fare structure, Grab offers the most competitive on-demand transport service for private cars in Klang Valley by providing cheaper fixed fares and a higher quality service to our passengers.

Our passengers can plan and manage their journeys better to avoid the usual rush hour and capitalise on our lowered fixed fare so they can do away with the hassle of driving around looking for parking space and paying parking fees when going out for meetings, shopping or just head out for lunch. So regardless of traffic conditions, they are guaranteed a safe, convenient, comfortable and most importantly, pocket-friendly fixed fare.”

The lowered fares will be imposed on these following rides:

To persuade you to ride with Grab, they’ve also provided a few comparison between their fares and their competitor’s.

Take note that this new fare only applies for rides within the Klang Valley.

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


Woot! Russell Peters Round Two!

The 7,900 tickets for his upcoming show in Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam were snapped up in under three hours, beating some other countries to the chase. But that comes as no surprise because world-famous Canadian comedian Russell Peters breaks comedy sales records wherever he sets foot on the globe.

It’s like magic. And apparently, Malaysians love Russell Peters’ magic. So much so that his fans started queuing up from as early as 6:30am on the 19th of April to snag his “Notorious World Tour 2012” tickets.

Those who got ’em tickets can finally tick “Watch Russell Peters live” off their bucket list. Those who didn’t, well, SURPRISE!

The rumours are true! LOL Events Sdn Bhd and The Comedy Club Kuala Lumpur have hinted that they were in talks with Russell Peters to organize a second show, after fans have showed such a great demand for the comedian. Demand that never quite ended.

Russell Peters is slated to perform a second show (which, incidentally happens a day before the original “first” show) on the 11th of May 2012 (Friday). Are you guys excited or..what? Right? And hey, everybody deserves a second chance. To uh, get hurt..real..bad.

So here we go again. Fans, lace up your shoes and prepare to race/rush for tickets. We have a feeling this one will go doubly as fast and we’re not kidding.

For more information, go bug LOL Events Sdn Bhd here or visit Russell Peters’ official website.

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Will & Kate’s Second Day, & Some Drama

As The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepared for the second day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a piece of news dampened their 14th September morning.

A French magazine (Closer) reportedly said that they were planning to feature topless photos of Kate in its latest edition. The said long-lens shots are “the photos that the world can’t wait to see; The Duchess of Cambridge topless on a guesthouse terrace”, which were taken during a private holiday at a relative’s (Lord Linley the Queen’s nephew). Both Prince William and Kate were saddened by the shocking news.

This brings back horrifying memories of Prince William’s late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, who struggled for many years with the intense media attention and eventually died on a car crash while fleeing from the paparazzi.

William has never been a fan of the media or the paparazzi and he has solid, good reasons for that. As it is, William’s brother, Harry, suffered less than a month ago from a similar kind of embarrassing “exposure”.

The monarchy, who has also been alerted, and lawyers in France are currently investigating before deciding on the next course of action. (Source)

Meanwhile, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Asia-Pacific tour in Malaysia continues.

Early this morning, and with bright smiles, the beautiful couple made their first ever trip to an Islamic place of worship in Kuala Lumpur. It was a big step for the young royalties, who one day will head the Church of England.

She looked like a million dollars in a scarf draped over her head and a simple white Beulah London dress. Shoes off too, might we add.

After which, Prince William and Kate continued on to KLCC Park for the cultural fair. Hundreds of Malaysians turned up to catch a glimpse of Their Royal Highnesses – some were even lucky enough to have had the chance to shake their hands.

It was a huge welcome for The Duke and Duchess. Clearly, they’ve won the hearts of Malaysians by just being there.

Will and Kate then continued the cultural walkabout, witnessing performances and dances before heading off to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre for a lunch hosted by the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce. It was attended by a crowd of more than 1,000 invited guests and business figures.

At the grand lunch, Prince William joked, “I’d just like to say how delicious lunch was, but I was delighted to see that durian wasn’t on the menu. Having tasted it yesterday, I feared for the safety of the people I met thereafter”. (Source)

Trust William to have such a sense of humour

Following which, the royal couple made their way over to the official residence of the British High Commissioner to attend a Diamond Jubilee Tea Party. Also present at the party were special guests such as Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh, Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, Dato’ Jimmy Choo, and badminton pride Datuk Lee Chong Wei.

And that wraps up the young royalties’ Kuala Lumpur trip.

Immediately after the Diamond Jubilee Tea Party, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate rushed to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang to catch their flight to Sabah. They are expected to tour Danum Valley, the world’s largest remaining rainforest.

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(UPDATE) #Perodua: Could This Be An Image Of The New Perodua Sedan (D63D)?

Yesterday, a leaked image was posted up on the Lowyat forum, of what is believed to be a new Perodua sedan.

Perodua has been teasing their upcoming car, codenamed D63D, for more than a year now. The company’s president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid revealed a year ago that the project has been green-lit and that Malaysians can expected to see it in 2016 or 2017.

Not much is known about the Perodua D63D (CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid didn’t divulge much else, and understandably so) other than the fact that is it a sedan and that it looks just a teeny tiny bit like the Myvi (front bumper). The headlights and front grille, however, are elements that we’ve never seen before in previous Perodua cars.

According to our sibling site, Autofreaks, the Perodua D63D is expected to be powered by Perodua’s 1.0 and 1.3-litre engines, with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual. Other features and specifications for the sedan will likely only be revealed when the car is officially launched, apparently in the next few weeks.

It certainly is big news for the Malaysian automobile manufacturer considering the fact that in the Daihatsu universe, there’s no such sedan (Perodua cars have historically used Daihatsu designs e.g. Kancil equals Daihatsu Mira, Rusa equals Daihatsu Zebra, Kembara equals Daihatsu Terios, and Myvi equals Daihatsu Sirion). You can bet that we’ll be keeping our eyes and ears peeled for more information!

Perodua’s first sedan is called Bezza and bookings for the 1.3-litre car has opened. According to Perodua, the energy efficient vehicle (EEV) is fully designed by Malaysians, with a strong support from Daihatsu Motor Company of Japan.

Its name takes inspiration from the word “beza” (which means “different” in Bahasa Malaysia) and it is Perodua’s first global-ready car with the 1.3L Advance variant packed with advance safety features.

As seen in the flyer above, the sedan comes in 5 variants – 1.0L manual and automatic transmissions, 1.3L “Premium X” manual and automatic transmission and the 1.3L “Advanced Version” automatic. The Perodua Bezza is available in 6 colours – Sugar Brown and Ocean Blue (for 1.3L variants) as well as Lava Red, Ebony Black, Glittering Silver, and Solid Ivory White.

For more information, visit Perodua’s website.

Sources: Lowyat forum, Autofreaks, Paul Tan, Perodua.


#BukitBintang: 5 Men Nabbed Over Sun Complex Grenade Blast

Malaysian police have arrested 5 men in connection with a grenade attack at Sun Complex in Kuala Lumpur that killed one and injured 12, according to a report on The Star.

This is coming after police raided 6 nightclubs in Bukit Bintang during the hunt for triad kingpin “Ah Hai”, the suspected target in the attack. Ah Hai later turned himself in for police.

It is learnt that Ah Hai was at the scene at the time of the incident but escaped unhurt when a second hand grenade that was thrown from the second floor of a building failed to explode. The 53-year-old Ah Hai was reported to have led an underworld gang for more than two decades. He is believed to be from Gang 21, which has been running illegal businesses here including gambling.

He left the police station after he recorded his statement. The police also recorded the statements of 21 people to facilitate investigations into the incident.

According to Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar, the men were nabbed on Wednesday night (15th October). The police declined to elaborate on the arrests, saying they needed time to investigate. The Star added that the suspects are being held at the city police headquarters, and it is not clear if they are part of an underworld gang.

The explosion early on 9th October outside Cherry Blossom nightclub at Bukit Bintang district has been linked to a turf war between rival gangs. The 4:25am incident killed 36-year-old car jockey Tiong Kwang Yie and injured 12 others. The injured, aged between 31 and 56 years old, included a Thai man, a Singaporean male, and 4 women Chinese nationals.

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Hype’s Exclusive: Malaysia’s Jazz Princess Dasha Logan Shares Her Story With Hype Malaysia

Daughter to the great Loganathan of Alleycats, Dasha Logan grew up listening to music. Now, an established Malaysian singer who has loved singing since she was about four years old, she’s known for her big voice and beautiful Jazz renditions. She begun her professional singing career a few years back and was first offered her singing gig at age seventeen which kicked off her live on stage performances.

Hype Malaysia brings you an exclusive interview with this beautiful and talented lady.

How old were you when you first started performing?

I was really young. I have always loved singing and I started when I was in Kindergarten so I would say I was about four or five years old when I first started performing.

Who were your major influences growing up?

It’s simple really. My parents always had music playing. It was either music playing on the player, my dad singing or my dad preparing for his show. I grew up with music.

What kind of music did you listen to growing up?

Well I listened to a lot of Rock and Roll with my dad and I loved it. I also got into the whole MTV scene as I grew older and was listening to boy bands and teen pop, because let’s face it – I grew up in the era where boy bands and teen pop were huge!

You grew up listening to Rock and Roll and teen pop. What made you choose to perform Jazz numbers?

Everything about Jazz is so beautiful, from the lyrics to the tune and sound of it – it’s simply beautful and I love how it feels. It’s so raw and pure that it reminds you of the origins of music with it’s powerful lyrics.

How old were you when you wrote your first song?

I was nineteen when I wrote my first song. It is a song about bad timing with relationships, which is honestly something I always seem to be experiencing. Haha !

Are your songs usually based on personal experiences?

I would say that it is. But I don’t just write about my own experiences. I see what people go through, friends and family. They are what my songs are based on – their experiences.

VERY! Lyrics are very, very important to me! I love lyrics and it’s the first thing I listen for in a song. It is also the only thing that can keep a song replaying itself in my head for days.

John Mayer. He harmonises and links his lyrics to his melody so beautifully and I truly admire that.

Oh it has to be Mrs. Carter, the one and only, Beyonce.

If you could collaborate with one artist, who would it be?

John Mayer. I love him. But to be honest, if I really could collaborate with one artist it would be Barbra Streisand.

What is your favourite thing about performing?

Everything. From walking up the stairs to the stage, to saying hello to the crowd, to singing the first song to finishing the last song with sweat running down my face! haha i love it all!

Where can our readers listen to you or watch you perform?

I am traveling a lot this year and next, the best way to catch me is by reading my blog.

Check out this beautiful number by Dasha and Robin Benerjee!

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Giuliana & Bill Returns With Their Most Touching Season Yet!

True, we’re no strangers to her toughest physical battle ever, followed by the news of her expecting a baby sometime soon. But did you know that there’s a lot more to Giuliana Rancic and husband Bill Rancic than what you see on “E! Entertainment”?

Behold, the Giuliana and Bill fun facts:

We are..not sure how she pull off grocery shopping in five-inch heels but hopefully we’ll be able to see a bit of that when “Giuliana and Bill: Season 5” premieres on the 16th May (Wednesday) on Astro Channel 712!

Here’s a synopsis of what you can expect to see in the new season:

Giuliana’s toughest battle: It’s not all glitz and glamor for E! host Giuliana Rancic and her entrepreneur-millionaire husband Bill. The ambitious power couple’s plates are full with the construction of their new Italian restaurant in Chicago. But their ambitious plans are forced into the background when Giuliana is diagnosed with breast cancer. The newest season in this intimate chronicle of their married lives follows Giuliana’s battle with breast cancer, including a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

If you thought Hollywood life was nothing but superficial flash, think again – this might be Giuliana and Bill’s most touching, inspiring season yet.

Can we fast forward time so that it’ll come sooner? Yes?


Catch Running Man’s Ji Suk Jin & Yang Se Chan, BEG’s JeA & Infinite’s Sung Jong In Malaysia This Weekend

The K-wave season has hit Malaysia hard and it isn’t subsiding anytime soon!

We hope y’all are ready for another round of Korean stars cause “Running Man” stars Ji Suk Jin and Yang Se Chan, together with K-pop stars Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA and Infinite’s Sung Jong will be in Malaysia this weekend!

It was revealed that these South Korean celebrities will be in our country to shoot “Sales King TV” – a Korean variety show that will be broadcast in Malaysia for the first time! However, the exact location of their whereabouts have not been revealed yet.

Fret not though, you’ll be able to catch these stars on our local channels while they are here. According to CJ Wow Shop, the quartet will take turns taking on various activities including trying on Dr. Dental Care products, putting on YuFit V Care Masks, tasting Samyang Ramen, and more…

Catch Ji Suk Jin, Yang Se Chan, BEG JeA & Infinite Sungjong live on CJ WOW SHOP this 4 & 5 August 2018!–4 August 20189 am @tv9malaysia 1 pm @8tvchinese –5 August 201711 am @tv9malaysia #inspirit #infinite #beg #jisukjin #yangsechan #jea #cjwowshop #hidupmestiadawow pic.twitter.com/NqV9vvW84z

— Wowshop (@wowshopofficial) August 1, 2018

Don’t forget to watch them at TV9 at 9am and 8tv at 1pm on 4th August (Saturday). There will also be an additional show at TV9 at 11am on 5th August (Sunday). There were initially plans to include a live audience, but rumour has it that it got cancelled.

Out of the 4, who are you most excited to see?


(UPDATE) #ParkBoGum: Actor To Embark On Asia Tour; First Leg To Take Place In Malaysia?

He’s 23, but that didn’t stop South Korean actor Park Bo Gum from dominating the hearts of millions of fangirls worldwide. And now, he’s ready to make more fans swoon as he makes an appearance in their respective countries.

The charming star is slated to go on an Asia tour, and word has it that Malaysia will be the first leg of his tour. His management agency, Blossom Entertainment, revealed that the actor will also visit other countries such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and China.

While no solid details have been revealed, the tour is expected to end before the end of the year, and Park will conclude the tour with a fan meeting in South Korea. The label has also stated that it will likely be extended to a few more cities in China.

“The upcoming fan meetings will be a special occasion for Park Bo Gum to hold proper meetings with his fans not only at home but also across Asia. They will be made up of various programs through which Park and his fans can talk and enjoy themselves.” explained the agency.

The specific details for each leg of fan meeting will be announced through their social media platforms and official website at a later date.

Park kick started his career as a supporting role in the 2011 thriller film “Blind” alongside actress Kim Ha Neul, and continued to star in a few more movies and dramas such as “A Hard Day”, “Cantabile Tomorrow”, “Wonderful Mama”, and “Hello Monster”. However, his breakout role came in 2015, after starring in the tvN television series “Reply 1998”.

He was highly sought after and even tried his hand as a host for KBS’ music show, “Music Bank”, alongside Red Velvet’s Irene. The actor’s latest drama, “Love In The Moonlight”, concluded last month and was a huge success as it achieved an average viewer ratings of 18.3% in his native country.

It’s official, peeps! Park Bo Gum will indeed be visiting the country, and the organiser, IME Asia, has confirmed that his fan meeting will be held on 10th December!

While there are no further details, at least we can mark the date down on our calendars! Are you excited to see the actor in the flesh? ‘Cos we sure are ;)

Stay tuned to this post as we’ll update you with ’em details as soon as we get them!

Sources: Yonhap News, allkpop, IME Asia.

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Video Of Syed Saddiq Ridiculed By Dewan Rakyat Members Goes Viral

A Twitter user @luqmanlong posted a clip where Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is seen being mocked and name-called by members of the Dewan Rakyat which went viral on social media earlier today (Monday, 13th July).

The clip in question was reportedly taken from a parliamentary session held recently, with former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad also in attendance. It did not take long before Luqman’s tweet garnered over 20,000 retweets, and counting!

Kau tengok lah bila orang muda nak berbahas betul-betul. @SyedSaddiq kena ejek, buat lawak bodo, kena perli dengan orang-orang tua yang jadi ahli Dewan.

Apa masalah orang-orang tua ni tak boleh bahas betul-betul ni? Gaji mahal rakyat bayar ni.

Bagi orang muda jaga negara la. pic.twitter.com/lAv8NDqf1P

— luqmanlong (@luqmanlong) July 13, 2020

According to Luqman, “When younger people Syed Saddiq want to debate for real, everyone ridiculed and made stupid jokes about him. He kept getting teased by the elder Dewan members. What’s the problem with these old men? They can’t even have a proper discussion over the matter. Your salaries are huge thanks to the people who paid for it.”

Scrolling through the replies, a lot of people seem to agree with Luqman. In this case, most of them slammed this particular group of MPs for their immature remarks towards the young politician. Others also praised Syed Saddiq for being professional throughout the session.

As a result, Syed Saddiq and parliament have become trending topics on social media, following massive buzz from internet users across the nation. For those interested, check out some of the tweets left by netizens below:

real reason why syed saddiq baca buku ni 😭☝ https://t.co/pdYuf3DO6K pic.twitter.com/q8m07l1cLe

Interestingly, Syed Saddiq was also seen retweeting Luqman’s viral clip on social media.


Huawei Mobile Throws Shade At Apple Less Than 24 Hours After iPhone X Announcement

We know, we know. Apple fanbois (and girls) are probably still giddy over the iPhone X (pronounced as iPhone Ten) over the announcement. And we get it.

It’s the future of smartphones, complete with a “revolutionary” edge-to-edge screen, wireless charging, Face ID, Super Retina display, water and dust resistance, TrueDepth camera, super fast A11 Bionic chip, Animoji (that poop emoji though), and a slew of other features.

Here’s the thing: it is the most expensive iPhone ever made, even for the United States, because it costs an eye-popping USD999. In fact, it’s expected to cost about RM6k when it eventually arrives on our shores. And one Chinese multinational information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider is clearly not impressed.

Less than 24 hours after the iPhone X announcement, Huawei took to their Facebook page to post up an image that was clearly hinting at Apple’s new smartphone. The image features Huawei’s P10 smartphone, and the copy reads, “Don’t Spend All Your Money On Your X Girlfriend, Spend Quality Time With Huawei P10 Instead”.

Oooh. It’s getting hot in here so we gotta throw some shade eh, Huawei?

The above Facebook post has since gone viral, garnering over 1.7k reactions and 415 shares within 15 hours. Techies and netizens alike are, of course, 100% enjoying the gimmick, with some of them commenting:

And then there’s this one comment that takes the cake:

Note: The MATE is another one of Huawei’s smartphone series, commonly known as a “phablet” (phone plus tablet), as it comes with a large screen.

#WinningSoHard. We’ll just put this one right here.

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#Saimdang: Song Seung Heon Is The King Of Fan Service On His Promo Tour In Singapore

When we were told that dashing Hallyu star Song Seung Heon (of “Autumn in My Heart” fame) was heading to Singapore as part of his “Saimdang: Soulmates Across Time” (사임당) promotional tour and that we were going to be a part of it, we reeled with excitement. Having met the actor back in 2015 in Gangwon, South Korea during the press conference for the highly anticipated K-Drama, we couldn’t wait to speak with him again now that the production for “Saimdang: Soulmates Across Time” has wrapped.

We arrived in the sunny Lion City on a Saturday (7th January 2017) morning and were quickly zipped over to Carlton Hotel for the press conference. Unlike the other closed-door press conferences that we’ve attended in the past, this one had lucky fans in attendance aka winners from organising partner Singtel‘s contest.

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It was a refreshing change from the usual media-exclusive events!

During the press conference, Song Seung Heon (송승헌) formally introduced the upcoming historical (sageuk) K-Drama which also stars Lee Young Ae (이영애), one of South Korea’s finest. In speaking about working with Lee Young Ae, he said, “It has been over 10 years since Lee Young Ae appeared in a TV show. I saw that she was actually putting in a lot of effort during the production of ‘Saimdang’. For me, too, it has been quite some time since I appeared in a TV show. I put in a lot of effort too but I think she was very nervous about her comeback. I would’ve never imagined that I would be acting alongside Lee Young Ae because she’s my ‘sunbae’ (senior) and an actress who’s loved globally. I’m honoured and happy to have been given a chance to share the screen with her.”

“I was initially very worried about ‘Saimdang’ but a lot of people have been telling me that they’re looking forward to show so to that effect, it has been very encouraging and now, I’m looking forward to it as well,” he added.

Song Seung Heon’s sentiment rang loud and true during the fanmeeting held at The Cathay in Singapore that same evening because hordes of adoring fans turned up to see the suave actor in person. Although the event was scheduled to begin at 7pm, people began queueing up hours before to secure the “best seat in the house”. While waiting, the emcee invited some fans up on stage to play a preliminary round of games for prizes which would be revealed a little later.

And as one would expect, as soon as it was time for Song Seung Heon to take the stage, the decibel levels were through the roof! After greeting his fans, a crowd-pleaser through and through, the actor wasted no time in expressing his desire to eat local Singaporean food i.e. Chilli Crab.

Known to be a fan of spicy food, he also said that his favourite Korean dishes are tteokbokki (떡볶이; rice cake) and ramyeon (라면; instant noodles). But enough about food!

After giving a brief introduction to “Saimdang: Soulmates Across Time”, the fan meeting then quickly progressed into the games segment. Contest winners were invited on stage to get up close and personal with Song Seung Heon – and we mean real up close and personal. During the “10 seconds” game session, the winners were given the opportunity to individually share 10-second moments with the actor e.g. staring into his eyes, walking around the stage hand-in-hand, or getting a backhug.

Needless to say, it was intense, dotted with excited squeals and giggles.

There was also a Q&A (true or false) game item on the schedule where fans had to accurately guess the answers to questions such as, “Song Seung Heon can sing”, “Song Seung Heon thinks he’s handsome”, “Song Seung Heon is a dog lover“, so on and so forth. The game brought on a surprising reveal at the end: when asked about his favourite physical feature, Song Seung Heon said that he likes his eyes the most.

Note: We expected him to say his physique/built, to be honest, but that’s alright. We like his eyes too :)

The games wrapped up, signalling the end of the fan meeting. But not before the meet and greet! Selected fans went up on stage to get their autographed poster as well as a “hi-touch” (a quick high five) from the South Korean heartthrob. The emcee said that the posters were personally signed by Song Seung Heon when he arrived in Singapore the night before. It’s safe to assume that the actor worked late into the night on the autographs despite being tired from travelling and his busy schedule the following day. What a champ :)

An epitome of an actor who prioritises great fan service, Song Seung Heon refused to leave his fans even after saying his goodbyes at the end of the fan meeting. In a swift and unexpected move, he left to stage to get closer to the fans on the event floor, reaching out to the crowd to shake their hands and autograph some items. Fans who were waiting for him backstage were in for a bigger treat when Song Seung Heon took their smartphones (upon request, of course) to snap selfies and wefies. Aww.

It goes without saying that many of those who were present at the event went home with only the best memories of Song Seung Heon that night. As did we ;)

Special thanks to our friends from Oh!K TV Asia for extending the invite. For more pictures from Song Seung Heon’s press conference and fan meeting in Singapore, go here.

“Saimdang: Soulmates Across Time” premieres with double episodes exclusively on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) on 26th January 2017 (Thursday) at 9pm, same time as Korea. New episodes air every Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm.

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Lionsgate: The Hunger Games-Inspired Attraction To Be Launched In Dubai

“The Hunger Games” fans, rejoice! Lionsgate recently announced that a Hunger Games-inspired attraction will be launched in a Hollywood-themed park in Dubai soon.

Lionsgate has long considered to develop a theme park based on “The Hunger Games” franchise after it became a pop culture phenomenon. After much considerations and discussions, the studio announced on 30th March (Monday) that they have partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to launch a Lionsgate zone in an upcoming theme park called “Motiongate Dubai”.

It came as no surprise that Lionsgate would want to develop an attraction based on the franchise as the company’s CEO Jon Feltheimer said in a press release that the successful franchise helped “drive location-based entertainment opportunities around the world”.

We’re proud to partner with the team at Dubai Parks and Resorts to create a thrilling total entertainment experience designed to attract millions of new fans and continue the global expansion of our brands.

According to comicbook.com, the up-and-coming theme park intends to create a cinematic experience by featuring 27 different latest in-technology rides and attractions in its 4 million square feet space.

Dubai Parks and Resorts CEO Raed Al Nuaimi said, “We are thrilled to be working with a Hollywood studio whose creative resources, spirit of innovation and vision of the entertainment experience are so closely aligned with our own.”

Through the press release, Lionsgate Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Management and Strategic Partnerships Kerry Phelan and Senior Vice President of Branded Attractions Jenefer Brown also expressed their excitement about the launch.

Motiongate Dubai is poised to become one of the most exciting new entertainment destinations in the world, and we’re thrilled that many of our biggest franchises will be an integral part of it.

The Lionsgate section of Motiongate Dubai is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to extend the longevity, broaden the global fan base and enrich the vitality of our most exciting entertainment properties.

The details about the Liongate zone are sparse at the moment, but it will include state-of-the-art theme park attractions and retail outlets based on “The Hunger Games” franchise.

“The Hunger Games” franchise won’t be the only film franchise to be included in the Lionsgate zone as the studio is eyeing to develop a live stage show based on the “Step Up” franchise as well.

According to the press release, Raed Al Nuaimi said:

Lionsgate’s Hunger Games, Step Up, and other signature properties are the perfect centerpiece for one of the most visionary new theme parks in the world. Through this partnership we are offering even more for the whole family to enjoy on their visit and are confident that motiongate Dubai will set a global benchmark as the ultimate movie themed destination.

The park is a expected to attract 3 million visitors a year when it opens in October 2016.

Dubai Parks and Resorts is also currently developing LEGOLAND Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai. LEGOLAND Dubai will be the first LEGOLAND theme park in the Middle East while Bollywood Parks Dubai will be the first-of-its-kind Bollywood-themed park. All the parks will be connected via Riverland, a retail, dining and entertainment walkway .”Lapita”, a Polynesian-themed resort catering to families, is also under development.

What do you think the studio should include in “The Hunger Games” zone? Will you volunteer as tribute? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

(Source: comicbook.com, THR / Featured image)

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#NuanNuan: Malaysian-Born Panda Cub May Be Sent To China

If you haven’t seen Nuan Nuan in person at the Zoo Negara, you might want to do it soon.

Due to the high cost of maintenance, Zoo Negara is not planning to extend the giant baby panda’s stay in the country beyond the 2-year agreement with China.

“According to the agreement between Malaysia and China, we need to pay a one-off cost of rental amounting to US$600,000 (RM2.4 million) for the baby panda which does not include its annual insurance premium at RM200,000,” said the Malaysian Zoological Society president Datuk Seri Zaharin Md Arif.

However, there’s a slight chance that Nuan Nuan may be able to remain in Malaysia. “We will discuss with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry and the China Wildlife Conservation Association on extending the keeping of the baby panda in November,” Zaharin explained.

Zoo Negara Zoology and Veterinary director Dr Mat Naim Ramli also added that aside from insurance premium, cost of maintenance and separation space will also be factored in into their decision-making.

“This is because the mother and baby pandas are allowed to live together when the baby is below 2 years and after that the baby is separated from the mother to live independently. The contract can only be extended by 2 more years,” he was quoted as saying.

Yesterday (23rd August), 2 special cakes were prepared for Nuan Nuan’s parents, Xing Xing and Liang Liang, at the Giant Panda Conservation Complex display area in celebration of the panda couple’s 10th birthday. “So far they have retained their body weight, with Xing Xing at 130 kg, Liang Liang at 109 kg and Nuan Nuan weighing 31 kg,” Dr Mat Naim added.

The baby female giant panda was born on 18th August 2015. She was first exhibited at the national Zoo on 17th November after 3 months of quarantine. Her birth last year marked a successful milestone in Malaysia’s new panda breeding programme.


Jet Li Opens Tai Chi School

Movie star Jet Li has joined up with renowned Chinese Internet entrepreneur Jack Ma to open a tai chi school in a bid to promote the traditional exercise.

Jack Ma is founder of the world’s biggest online retailer, Alibaba, where he stepped down as CEO last week saying he wanted to do more in education and the environment. He is a keen devotee of tai chi, and has made references to Chinese martial arts in both business strategy and corporate culture. Jet Li, on the other hand (and as most of you would already know by now) rose to fame for his kung fu skills and has starred in such films such as the Chinese historical epic “Hero” and the Hollywood blockbuster “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”.

The film star and the entrepreneur already have a jointly-owned cultural company which provides tai chi training to company employees.

But this new venture, the tai chi school in Hangzhou will teach tai chi and martial arts under a disciple of a well-known master, said a statement from Jack Ma’s company provided on Monday. It is part of a larger development in a wetlands park which includes commercial services, according to the statement.


#PUMA x #Solebox: The Trinomic XS850 Adventurer Pack Now Available In Malaysia

Inspirations come from everywhere. For Solebox’s founder Hikmet Sugoer, his inspiration for the Trinomic XS850 Adventurer Pack came from his adventures in the US.

In collaboration with global sports brand PUMA, the influential Berlin-based sneaker store will release the first part of Adventurer Pack trilogy with the archive running silhouette, the Trinomic XS850.

First introduced in the ’90s, the XS850 was renowned for its distinctive use of the revolutionary PUMA Trinomic System, the hexagonal honeycomb-like cells in the sole that compressed and rebounded load. It quickly found favour amongst runners who enjoyed the cushioned ride.

And now, it has found its way from the track to the streets.

Having initially released exclusively at Solebox in Germany, the new PUMA Adventurer Pack, which consists of 3 drops, is set for a worldwide release throughout the year.

The idea behind it references a time in the late 90s or early 2000s, where resourceful European sneaker heads frequently ventured to the US to look for rare, vintage or new footwear that were unavailable in their local markets. Selling these exclusive imports soon turned out to be a profound business model and in some cases laid the foundation to the opening of an actual store.

Hikmet brought the Puma Trinomic XS850 Adventurer Pack to Berlin when he was in the States. From there, he picked up an addiction to Jelly Belly, a true American jellybean treat when he was in the US. The Berry Blue-flavoured jellybean, which is his favourite flavour, was the inspiration to the colourways of these rare sneakers.

The Trinomic XS850 Adventurer Pack, which is priced at RM 429, will be made available at official Juice KL stores in Malaysia from 27th June 2015 (Saturday) onwards.

For more information, visit PUMA’s official website and Facebook page.

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#WhatsApp: Video-Calling Feature Finally Rolled Out For Everyone

It has been a long time coming, and it’s finally here.

After rolling out the much needed voice-calling feature on their app slightly more than a year ago, cross-messaging platform WhatsApp has now officially launched one-on-one video-calling for its over 1 billion users.

The Facebook-owned chat service made the announcement on their blog earlier today.

“..we want to make these features available to everyone, not just those who can afford the most expensive new phones or live in countries with the best cellular networks,” WhatsApp said.

To initiate a video call, users just need to hit the call button (the phone icon) located at the top right corner of a conversation window. Select the “video call” option and then you’re good to go! Users can also switch between the front and back camera, mute the call, or hang up by simply pressing the red button.

The company didn’t elaborate on whether they will decide to add a group video-calling feature in the future, but this is certainly big news for WhatsApp, which has added a tonne of other fun features over the past year. The app is finally catching up with rival apps such as Facebook Messenger, Skype, FaceTime (limited to Apple users only), LINE, etc.

If you haven’t gotten the update, don’t panic. As per usual, WhatsApp’s new feature will be rolled out in stages so it’ll arrive in the coming days for all Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone devices.


After An Underwater Villa, Neelofa Is Invited To Stay At This Luxurious Desert Resort

Previously, Malaysian celebrity entrepreneur has become one of the first to enjoy the luxury of underwater villa, The Muraka in Maldives.

Now the fashion mogul is once again given the exclusive opportunity to enjoy another extravagant stay at Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi.

It has been reported that the “MeleTOP” host is once again one of the first people to reside at the fancy resort.

She is invited to stay for 5 days and 4 nights after completing a special project in Arab last week and met the resort owner, H.E. Sultan Al Humairi.

The Al Wathba desert resort and spa spread across over 22,000 sqm, featuring villas with private pools, Arabian-style rooms and a 1,000 sqm pool that stretches out into the desert and expands into secluded inlets and coves, including a pool bar with in-water seating.


(UPDATE) #KissingStrangers: DNCE & Nicki Minaj Team Up For New Single

There’s no stopping Nicki Minaj. Having recently been featured in Jason Derulo’s “Swalla”, Gucci Mane’s “Make Love”, and David Guetta’s “Light My Body Up”, the rapper is set to appear in another high-profile collaboration.

Earlier today (Tuesday, 11th April), pop band DNCE and Minaj revealed on their respective social media accounts that their new song, “Kissing Strangers”, drops this Friday (14th April).

Interestingly, fans pointed out that “Kissing Strangers” wasn’t featured on DNCE’s self-titled debut album. It’s likely that the collaboration may serve as the lead single from their sophomore LP. Alternatively, the song could also be for a re-release or deluxe edition of their “DNCE” record (which came out last November).

According to Minaj’s Instagram account, the “Kissing Strangers” music video was shot last week. In the group photo above, the 34-year-old is seen sporting a Western-themed outfit (cowgirl bra and pants) by Roberto Cavalli. She even previewed the cover art and a short snippet of track below.

Earlier this year, Minaj also collaborated with Joe Jonas’ younger brother, Nick, on the sexy “Bom Bidi Bom” for the “Fifty Shades Darker” soundtrack.

Joe Jonas is having the perfect neon-lit house party. His agenda? To get the rest of his DNCE members – JinJoo Lee, Cole Whittle, and Jack Lawless – to find a random person and lock lips with.

While the party is going on, in walks Nicki Minaj as she throws a few sassy stares. The 34-year-old rapper grabs Jonas by the collar and put her lips close to his. Too bad for the boybander, she was just teasing.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop

Miley Cyrus appeared on an episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night as part of her efforts to promote her new album Bangerz.

Appeared in nothing but a white shirt and suspenders, the singer showcased her talent as performer on the show. Twerk queen, Milay’s fourth studio album, Bangerz which hit stores on Tuesday is rising to the top of charts in 70 countries to date. The star had the full hour on the show where she joined Jimmy for an interview before performing her hit Wrecking Ball at the end.

Miley also proved that she is still a singer despite her current image with an acapella version of her hit single We Can’t Stop with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots.

View the acapella version of We Can’t Stop here:


Pikotaro Instantly Soothes Crying Newborn With His Viral Pineapple Pen Hit

Pikotaro (real name Daimaou Kosaka), the man behind the 2016 viral earworm “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” (PPAP), officially became a dad earlier this week.

He and his 30-year-old swimsuit model wife Hitomi Yasueda welcomed their newborn daughter on Father’s Day (17th June). Turns out, the 44-year-old artist has some handy skills on how to calm a crying infant.

今日は父の日。母の日に比べて冷遇されている父の日。

僕に世界で一番素敵なプレゼントをくれました。

さすが我が奥さん、超超超安産でした。

会ったことある仲間も、会ったことのない仲間も…

皆さまたーーくさんのおめでとうコメントありがとうございます！

何より頑張ったのは妻と娘…

彼女達に感謝と敬意を持ち得ません🙇🙇！！

“Today is Father’s Day, which is an often overlooked occasion compared to Mother’s Day. But my daughter has given me the world’s best present,” reads his caption on Twitter as translated by Asia One.

It’s a common struggle for new parents when it comes to dealing with a crying tiny tot. But the Japanese comedian may have figure out a hack for newly-minted parents (like himself) on calming newborn babies. His trick? Press play on his viral hit song, “PPAP”. Even Pikotaro himself seemed surprised by his baby girl’s response.

日本はコロンビアに勝つし、面白そうな仕事も入って来るし…

何より、妻様もチビ魔王も健康で…

The power “PPAP” is real y’all. If you’re a new parent, perhaps you’d like to download the song unto your Spotify list ;)


Hype’s Now Playing: Nicky Romero vs Krewella — Legacy

Kick off your Tuesday morning to the thumping beats of Legacy with its captivating visual representation. Featuring both Nicky and the ladies of Krewella, the video represents the evocative song which has now become an anthem!

The Legacy video which is directed by Kyle Padilla, shows a strong and powerful story about being there for the people you care about and love as it runs through a love story between a cancer-diagnosed mother and her son who turns into a vigilante. As the mother struggles with her treatment and effects, her boy is set to do anything and everything he can to help her feel better – that includes bashing in her co-worker’s car. His actions are slightly misdirected but his genuine concern and love gave her strength to continue on her fight to survive.

Nicky and Krewella didn’t just give life to their song but also raised awareness for cancer patients. Three actors who shaved their heads in the video  donated their hair to Locks of Love – a wig making organisation for children undergoing chemotherapy.


#FiftyShadesDarker: Kim Basinger To Play Christian Grey’s Former Lover

Watch out Anastasia Steele! Elena Lincoln a.k.a. Mrs. Robinson is coming for your man.

Universal has welcomed its newest cast member into the “Fifty Shades Of Grey” franchise. Kim Basinger will play Christian Grey’s ex-lover and business partner in E.L James’ “Fifty Shades Darker”, Variety reports.

The character of Elena Lincoln was briefly mentioned in “Fifty Shades Of Grey”, thus setting the stage for the second installation. It is her character who is responsible for introducing Christian Grey to the world of BDSM when he was only a teenager.

The 62-year-old actress won a best supporting Oscar for her role in “L.A. Confidential” starring opposite Russell Crowe. The smoking hot actress is no stranger to an erotica film though.

She previously starred in an erotic thriller “9 1/2 Weeks” where she played “an art gallery assistant who gets thrown into a sexual whirlwind full of leather and bondage with a Wall Street trader, played by Mickey Rourk.”

Jamie Dornan and co-star Dakota Johnson will be reprising their roles respectively in the sequel films. Both films will be shot back-to-back with “Fifty Shades Darker” slated for a release on 10th February 2017 and “Fifty Shades Freed”, targeted to be released on 9th February 2018.

James Foley is directing the follow-up movies, taking over for Sam Taylor-Johnson after it was reported that the former director had experienced on-set tension with E.L James.

Who’s excited about seeing Kim Basinger steam up the screen in “Fifty Shades Darker”? ;)

Sources: Hollywood Reporter, E! Online, Variety.

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Hwang Chi Yeul To Perform In Kuala Lumpur On 7th October

Calling all Hwang Chi Yeul (황치열) fans, were y’all able to catch the star at Genting Highlands earlier this January? If not, here’s your chance.

The South Korean singer will be returning to Malaysia to perform at “Rock The Moon” concert taking place at Cheras Lesiure Mall next month. Mark the date K-pop fans: It’s 7th October (Saturday).

The 34-year-old singer achieved mainstream success in 2015 after participating in several TV talent shows such as “I Can Hear Your Voice” and “Immortal Song”. But he shone the brightest in the 4th season of popular Chinese TV talent show, “I Am a Singer” (我是歌手), competing alongside Hong Kong singers Lee Hak Kan and Joey Yung as well as other Chinese and Taiwanese singers. Hwang was placed 3rd in the finals after Coco Lee (1st) and Chang Shin Che (2nd).

Prior to “I Am a Singer”, Hwang actually made his debut in 2007 with a digital single album, titled “Chi Yeul”. Unfortunately, his then label closed down due to financial difficulties, causing the singer to take various part-time jobs such as a vocal coach for music schools.

To pump up the excitement, “Rock The Moon” will also feature a line-up of local entertainers such as pop duo Thomas Jack (东于哲), “Sing China” finalist Jeryl Lee (李佩玲), Jie Ying Tha (趙潔瑩), Uriah See (徐凯), Crystal Lee 李馨巧, and CLM ALLSTAR.

The details to “Rock The Moon” concert are as follows:

Entry passes can be redeem at the mall itself when you spend at participating outlets. Terms and conditions are available here. For more enquiries, contact I Creative Event at 03-5889 5209.

Sources: Hallyu Malaysia, Cheras Leisure Mall’s Facebook/ Featured image: 韩国找中国人.


The Official Trailer For Horrible Bosses 2 Is Finally Here!

We find out soon enough! Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis reunite in Horrible Bosses 2 as the sequel to the 2011 hit comedy, Horrible Bosses sees the return of everyone’s favourite working stiffs: Nick, Dale and Kurt.

Horrible Bosses 2 will also see Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey reprise their Horrible Bosses starring roles while Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz star as new adversaries standing between the guys and their dreams of success.

Sick of answering to the people above them, Nick (Bateman), Dale (Day) and Kurt (Sudeikis) came up with the decision to become their own bosses by launching their own business in Horrible Bosses 2 but, obviously there is a but, things take a turn for the worse when an investor pulls a rug from under them. Desperate with no legal recourse, the trio leaving the trio came up with a plan to kidnap the investor’s son for ransom to regain control of their company.

Directed by Sean Anders and produced by Brett Ratner, Jay Stern, Chris Bender, John Rickard and John Morris, Horrible Bosses 2 is set to hit cinemas on November 27th, 2014.

Check out the trailer here and let us know if you think it’s worth the watch.


2014 FIFA World Cup Match Ball Revealed

The most anticipated match ball is here!

The iconic Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro saw the launch of Brazuca, the official 2014 FIFA World  Cup Brazil™ match ball today with a spectacular 3D light projection. Named back in September 2012 in result of a public voting in Brazil which involved 1 million football fans, the Brazuca carries the meaning of the Brazilian way of life. The colours and ribbon designed on the ball not only represents the traditional multi-coloured wish bracelets worn in Brazil but also adds on to the vibrancy and fun linked to football in Brazil.

The Brazuca is the most tested ball ever made by Adidas as it took two and a half years to make and the process included an involvement of more than 600 world’s top players and 30 teams in 10 countries across three continents. Designed to suit all conditions, the ball was tested by AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Palmerais and Flumisese. Players involved in the testing process include Leo Messi, Iker Casillas, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Zinedine Zidane. Barzuca was also tested in international matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup™  with another print design and was also used in a friendly match between Sweden and Argentina in February 2013.

Crafted with the identical technology  to the Tango 12  (UEFA Euro 2012™), Cafusa (FIFA Confederations Cup 2013) and the ever popular UEFA Champions League™ Official Match Ball, the Barzuca also features a new structural innovation with a distinctive symmetry of six identical panels alongside a different surface structure to provide better grip, touch, stability and aerodynamics on the pitch.

In conjunction with its All In or Nothing World Cup Campaign, Adidas called on fans and players to be part of Love Me or Lose Me with the inauguration of Brazuca. Adidias will also be launching @brazuca on Twitter so fans can track the build-up to FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil through the eyes of the ball as it makes it journey through the world and offers a different take on the game. The Brazuca will be visiting football nations, meeting players and celebrities as well as partake in major cultural events before making its way to Brazil for the first game in June.

Brazilian star Dani Alves said: “My first impression of brazuca is of a ball that is fantastic and we’re going to have a lot of fun with it. Adidas has created an incredible-looking ball fitting for a tournament as big as the FIFA World Cup. Most importantly it plays well on the ground and in the air. I’m sure all the players will love it. It’s increased my levels of excitement even further and I honestly cannot wait for the opening game!”

FIFA World Cup™ winning Spanish captain Iker Casillas said: ”brazuca has a stunning design that feels inspired by Brazil. Now the ball has been launched the tournament feels a lot closer. I’m looking forward to playing in Brazil with a great ball. Hopefully with ‘brazuca’ we can get the same result as in 2010.”

The launch of Brazuca today marks the next chapter of Adidas’ All in or Nothing 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ campaign, following the unveiling of seven national federation FIFA World Cup™ kits and the Samba Collection, a Brazilian themed football boot collection.

Available for purchase worldwide starting today, December 4th, 2013 (Wednesday) at all Adidas Sports Performance Concept Outlets in Suria KLCC, Pavilion, The Gardens, Paradigm Mall and Empire Subang, the Barzuca retails at RM440.00. Join the Adidas football conversation on Facebook or Twitter and don’t forget to the hashtag #allin or nothing.

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#YonderMusic: Siti Nurhaliza Staging A Final Concert Before Long Hiatus

Calling all Siti Nurhaliza fans! This is your last chance to watch your favourite singing sensation live.

Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza is planning to take a long break from the entertainment industry. But before that, she plans to go out with a bang by staging a final large-scale concert titled “Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza & Friends” on 2nd April 2016 at Stadium Negara.

This exclusive event is free and concert tickets are up for grabs to users of the Yonder Music app and Celcom Xpax. In celebration of her 20th anniversary in the music industry, Siti said, “The concert will be a gift for my fans and it is only for the 6,000 lucky subscribers of the ‘Yonder Music’ application. My artiste friends who will be at the concert will sing 20 of my popular songs.”

Her artiste friends will be none other than Malaysia’s very own Faizal Tahir and Hafiz Suip, as well as Indonesian singers Anggun, Afgan, and Cakra Khan. Celcom Axiata Berhad sales and marketing chief officer Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin also added that Siti “will be accompanied by a band of New York’s finest young pop musicians and a full orchestra.”

Celcom customers with the Yonder Music app can now stand a chance to win concert passes to watch “Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza & Friends” by following these steps:

Xpax Customers
1. Subscribe to any Monthly Internet pack
2. SMS <ON SITI> to 28882.
3. Activate Yonder Music

Celcom FiRST Postpaid Customers
1. Subscribe to FIRST Gold Plan
2. Type <ON SITI> and send to 28882
3. Download & activate Yonder Music
Or Subscribe to Siti Nurhaliza’s ‘Call Me Tones’ via Yonder Music app

For more information on these exclusive passes, check out Yonder Music Malaysia’s Facebook page.


Enraged Driver Backs Into Cars, Including A Police Car, In Apparent Road Rage Incident In Puchong

Another day, another enraged driver. But this one takes the cake for being next level as it involves a police patrol car.

A video shared by the “We are Malaysians” Facebook page documented an incident which took place along the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) yesterday (Sunday, 29th October 2017).

From what little we know, an accident occurred near IOI Mall in Puchong involving a Toyota Vios and a Proton Satria Neo. What followed after was a misunderstanding when the respective drivers came out of their cars to discuss the situation, leading to an argument. A police patrol car arrived at the scene soon after but the drivers refused to heed the police’s order for them to disperse.

Then, in a strange and somewhat unexpected twist to the incident, the enraged Proton Satria Neo driver got into his car and reversed in high speed, ramming into the Toyota Vios and the police patrol car.

That’s not all. There’s also a first part to the video of the incident, taken from another angle, which showed the suspect being beaten by a few men before he was hauled off by the police into the police patrol car. Thankfully, according to a Sinar Harian report, all 6 men involved have been arrested and were taken to the Serdang district police headquarters (IPD) to facilitate the investigation.

Sources: We are Malaysians, Sinar Harian / Featured image: Facebook video screenshot.


HyunA Oozes Sex Appeal On “SNL Korea”, Skit Goes Viral

Hyuna, a member of a K-pop idol girl group 4Minute as well as a Psy’s “Gangnam Style” heroine, is in the limelight for showcasing her sex appeal on “SNL Korea”, a Saturday night comedy show on cable network tvN.

In the show, Hyuna and a leading Korean comedian, Shin Dong-yub, presented a parody of 2011 film “Eungyo”. The original movie is concerned about the clandestine relationship between a 70-year-old poet and a high school girl.

Shin staged a particularly hilarious performance, turning into a pervert poet who gulps down and constantly glances at Hyuna’s body movements. The energetic actor performed with so much passion that the rocking chair he was sitting in collapsed unexpectedly during the live show, sparking laughter from both the audiences and other actors.

Hyuna attracted a worldwide attention as a “sexy bombshell” through Psy’s “Gangnam Style” music video. Her special guest performance on “SNL Korea” is once again going viral on the Internet with responses like “I want to be in Shin’s place” and “Hyuna’s sexiness did not go anywhere”.

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SNL Korea is a licensed Korean version of the late-night US comedy show which has aired for over 38 years.

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The 5 Different Types of Travellers & What Gets Them Going

The word “travel” carries different meanings to each traveller. For some, it’s a way to unwind and spend quality time with family or friends, for others it maybe a chance for exploration and an adventure of a lifetime. And if you’re sitting there going “Oh, I can’t possibly fit into a travel stereotype“, trust us, you really can.

Here, we’ve identified 5 common types of travellers – and we bet that you would be able to spot yourself in at least one of these:

This traveller enjoys visiting historical and cultural landmarks that you probably have heard of but have never quite understood the significance of said location. Travelling with the history buff is like travelling with a walking encyclopedia – they would know all the lesser known facts (and sometimes figures) and will gladly sign up for a local guide to take them on a walking tour of the city. This traveller also appreciates indulging in an overnight stay at an old palace or something with some serious historical brownie points (and ghosts, probably).

If you’ve got a foodie with you on a trip, you can bet that you will NEVER starve. This traveller has only one main objective, and that is to stuff their face with as many authentic food experiences as possible. The foodie will take the lead in researching for cooking classes and making reservations for all the hot-spots you should never miss.

If a foodie tells you that you’re hitting up a famous hole in the wall and you’re gonna have to queue up for one of the best (insert delicacy here) of your life, best believe that it WILL be worth it.

The Adventurer takes the term “off the beaten track” quite literally. This is the travel buddy you’d want if you feel like going out to untouched and unexplored parts of your destination. Just make sure to bring some shoes fit for hiking through thick forests or slippery glaciers and a mental state that’s pretty much ready for every un-touristy experience possible. You’ll need it.

The shopaholic isn’t an avid believer of travelling light, but they will introduce you to the magical world of packing like a pro with their foldable bags. This traveller knows all the hot places with great deals for tourists and they know where to shop like a local.

The shopper is also a firm believer in appreciating the local arts and crafts scene and is always on the lookout for local fashion designers, craft makers or even local wineries to visit. If you’re travelling with a shopaholic, be sure to be mentally prepared for all the shopping stops they have seamlessly slipped into the itinerary while ordering a festive latte from Starbucks.

The Instagrammer has very basic needs, which means anything aesthetically pleasing and is worthy of at least 200 likes in a single Instagram post is fair game for this traveller. But that’s not all – the Instagrammer is also useful for checking the crowd and picturesque spots by utilising hashtags and location tags before heading out.

For what it’s worth, if you’re looking for that one really good shot to upload on your socials, the Instagrammer will make sure that you get the BEST shot you possibly can.

But no matter the type of traveller you may be, here’s why you need to take Cosmos or Cosmos Lite on your next trip:

Cosmos and Cosmos Lite factors in the type of traveller you are and offers a service that will help you travel fuss-free by handling all the essentials from accommodation to transportation and itineraries. Whether you’re into art, music, food, wine, or history, Cosmos gives you the freedom to fully customise your trip to your heart’s desire.

On a budget? With Cosmos, you can customise, make your selections and prepay for most of them, which enables you to plan out your travel budget better. For more on Cosmos and Cosmos Lite, click here.


Selena Talks About Making Justin Cry

Selena Gomez has decided to open up a little bit more about her break up with Justin Bieber. Out in the public and on television, no less! She appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman recently and talked about being single. The good thing is, Selena admitted that she’s not currently dating anyone as of yet because she’s enjoying singlehood.

The bad (bad? Is it really?) thing is, Selena has a pretty sarky remark to something David asked her on th show. He mentioned, “I remember the last time you were here, you were with a Justin Bieber. And that’s not going on now. The last time he was on, he and I got into a conversation and he said something, then I said something, and he said something, and I said something and I made him cry”.

To which Selena responded, “Well then, that makes the two of us”.

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The Script’s Three Times As Charming

Despite having a lot on his plate, Danny O’Donoghue (the coach of “The Voice”), returns to his day job as lead man in Irish league The Script, a band who doesn’t need an introduction to the music industry for having many albums they have released with the title of this latest offering.

A numerous amount of UK shows coexist with this record, covering Glasgow, Manchester, and London.

How did Danny fare with songwriting and “emotional storytelling via songs” this time around after hiatus? Let’s just say that Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera aren’t the only The Voice coaches who has successfully teamed up and created a worldwide smash hit (read: “Moves Like Jagger”).

Or rather, move aside, Adam and Christina. Introducing, the other “The Voice UK” coaches who have also joined forces for a new single:

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The first single from the album is “Hall Of Fame” and it is a perfect opening number for this album as The Script teams up with Will.i.am. The chemistry of Danny O’Donoghue and Will.i.am are completely out of this world as they are saying to try your best and not to give up.

We think this song should be embedded in the hall of fame. Don’t you think so too?

And if you’re reminiscing about your past relationship (heart breaks, heart aches, the works), The Script has something for you:

First you think the worst is a broken heart,

What’s gonna kill you is the second part,

And the third, Is when your world splits down the middle,

And fourth, you’re gonna think that you fixed yourself,

Fifth, you see them out with someone else,

And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have f*cked up a little.

“Six Degrees Of Separation” explains one should always treasure the love they have, once it’s shattered you can never mend the broken pieces together.

This time around, the album is somewhat mature than before, not to mention the bond that will strum with the fans. “The Script : #3” is available at a music store near you.

For more information, visit their official website.

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Jay Chou’s Wife Hannah Quinlivan Shortlisted For Marvel’s Black Widow Film?

Hannah Quinlivan (昆凌) might be making her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the near future.

Sin Chew Daily first took notice of this when Jay Chou broke the news on Instagram that his baby mama is currently in the running for role in Black Widow’s upcoming standalone movie.

Marvel Studios is reportedly looking for an actress aged between 15 and 25 for the mystery role. It’s nice to see the Mandopop superstar campaigning for his beautiful wife by posting screenshots from an article from Comic Book.

Having said that Quinlivan may be up against stiff competition. “Riverdale” star Camila Mendes is being considered. Other female actresses who are also reportedly on the list include Storm Reid (“A Wrinkle In Time”) and Isabela Moner (“Dora the Explorer”).

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Details for the solo “Black Widow” film are still kept under wraps, but rumour has it that it’ll take place in 2006 – “two years after the Marvel Cinematic Universe-launching ‘Iron Man’ and six years before Natasha becomes a member of Earth’s mightiest heroes in ‘The Avengers’“.


Netizens Angered By “Taki Taki” Parody For Disgracing Nasi Lemak

Controversial Singaporean YouTuber Hirzi Zulkiflie or better known as Hirzi has released his parody version of DJ Snake’s latest hit “Taki Taki”.

Titled as “Nasi Nasi”, the video discusses about the similarities and differences between Singapore and Malaysia through the Malay dish nasi lemak.

In the video, Hirzi performed as his alter ego, Syasya Woke and he is joined by 2 Malaysian personalities KL YouTuber Yusof Hashim, better known as Ucop, who is dubbed as Malaysia’s King of Dubsmash, and singer and travel vlogger Johanis Sani from Shah Alam.

While the video is praised for its creative and funny lyrical content, it is widely condemned for the way nasi lemak is handled.

Many are not pleased that the video is sexualising and disgracing the iconic dish as it is placed on the chests of the dancers and a half naked body of a man.

Out of all of Hirzi’s parody video, “Nasi Nasi” has the most views, but also with the most dislikes. Nevertheless, Hirzi said on his Instagram that it is his “proudest body of work.”

Kpop still gets the blame for all 'kerosakan akhlak' when malays/malaysian influencers are out there doing THESE. this is straight up porn, i donno bout yall but i feel disgusted… pic.twitter.com/SwWusKqlOx

— 정다니⁷ (@hopejikookified) December 24, 2018

“As a Singaporean Malay I never realise how much easier I have it and how despite all the first wave of conservative backlash, (Johanis) and Ucop, are still ride and die with me! I’m humbled,” he wrote.

“Like I said this song is about friendship and no borders, there’s a new movement party in town and we’re called the Nasi Lemak Party. I think for once, I want to be able to be Malay and proud, but at the same time my version of it.”

“The Malay people have always been beautifully diverse and we don’t have to subscribe to just one way of life. While we should be able to claim the same heritage, we can also progress into our very diverse versions of our heritage.”

“Dear liberal/moderately-modern Singaporean Malays, maybe it’s been a decade since I’ve done these types of content that I become so conditioned but, we have it easy and let’s not take that for granted,” read the post.

I’m nasi lemak sposen, SHES nasi lemak papa rishhhhhh. pic.twitter.com/qZBz6gEU9n

— johanis (@jyrhighness) December 24, 2018

In the video, Johanis is seen wearing Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 Nasi Lemak national costume designed by Brian Khoo.

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Hype Streams: Exciting New Shows For You To Enjoy This October

We’re halfway through October, which means Halloween is close. Are you gearing up for Halloween already because we’ve been getting into the eerie vibe lately. So, if you are looking for something to watch to occupy your time, we’ve got good news for you! Cause you are already at the perfect place to start.

The month of October brings you lots of new shows to watch and experience with your loved ones. From spine-chilling horror movies to killer documentaries, we will bring you the best of the best for this week! So lock your doors, get your popcorns and sodas ready, because it’s going to be one heck of a ride!

“Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities”

Guillermo del Toro – the master of horror – presents a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories that will challenge our traditional notions of horror. “Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities” is an anthology of sinister stories, told by some of today’s most revered horror creators – including the directors of “The Babadook”, “Splice”, “Mandy”, and many more. Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection.

The spirited queen Hwaryeong is supposed to act with grace and dignity, but she has rowdy sons who are troublemaker princes. In order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, she gives up on those protocols and struggles to change her sons into eligible princes through education. Meanwhile, her rivals compete to usurp the crown.

Hand-selected paranormal investigator teams will get the opportunity to take part in the most severe paranormal experiment yet. If any of these teams can survive 28 days in a terrifying and haunted place, they will win praise and recognition for contributing to the most significant development in paranormal research in the last several decades.

This television show centers on Lucy, who experiences terrible visions every night at precisely 3:33 am, otherwise known as the devil’s hour. Her son, who is eight years old, is aloof and emotionless. Her mother speaks to vacant chairs. The echoes of a life other than her own are everywhere throughout her home. Answers to questions that have eluded Lucy for so long will eventually become clear when her identity is mysteriously linked to a spate of horrible killings in the neighbourhood.

One of the creature’s free-spirited daughters, Onari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of the legendary heroes of lore, but her special abilities are still unknown in a world full of the bizarre gods and monsters of Japanese mythology. Does she have what it takes to fight to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching threat of the gods’ mysterious enemies, the ‘Oni’?

In search of anonymity, escaped prisoner Lin Ford (Charlie Hunnam) flees to 1980’s Bombay’s bustling streets. Lin discovers unanticipated love, connection, and strength on the arduous path to redemption while working as a medic for the city’s poor and neglected.

Anzu, who shies away from romance, is the focus of this farcical teen romantic comedy. Anzu Hoshino, a non-heroine high school student, ignores romance and fashion and spends her days playing video games. After the wizard Riri suddenly appears and confiscates Anzu’s three favourite things – video games, chocolate, and cats – she gets pursued by hot guys!

Flynne Fisher makes additional money by playing VR games for wealthy individuals. When she puts on a headset one night, she suddenly finds herself in a futuristic version of London, a slick and mysterious place that is seductively different from her own hardscrabble life. However, this is unlike any game Flynne has ever played; she starts to realise that this is reality, not virtual reality. Seventy years in the future, someone in London has managed to unlock a portal to Flynne’s realm. As a result of her revelation, she becomes the focus of dangerous forces that are all determined to kill Flynne and her family.

Meet Amy and Lino – a love story for the ages. Amahle ‘Amy’ Wheeler, an American student studying in Italy, meets and falls in love with Lino, a Sicilian chef. When Lino faces health issues and the couple’s future is threatened, the two families come together. Inspired by the New York Times Best-Selling Memoir.

Where to watch: Disney+ or Disney Hotstar

Six brand-new animated shorts featuring parables built around Jedi from the prequel era. Discover the struggles and triumphs of Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku, two very different Jedi who will be tested as they make decisions that will determine their destinies.

Where there are books, there’s an adventure. A group of teens solves neighbourhood crimes and mysteries in New York with the help of a spirit who can only communicate through writing. Join new friends Nia, Samir, and Charli as they explore the mystery and magic of their local bookstore.

11. “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!”

From creator Justin Roiland, “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!” introduces Leroy, Reggie, and Cheruce Paloni, who have been offered the chance of a lifetime to present an incredible Halloween Special consisting of spooky short animations from a bunch of up-and-coming animators.

Do you ever wonder where every great fairytale begins? Welcome to the School for Good and Evil. Best friends Sophie and Agatha find their bond put to the test when they were whisked away to a magical school for future fairy-tale heroes and villains. Based on the epic international best-selling series by Soman Chainani.

A teenage girl (Priah Ferguson), who accidentally releases an ancient and mischievous spirit on Halloween which causes decorations to come alive and wreak havoc, must team up with the last person she’d want to in order to save their town – her father (Marlon Wayans).

Nurse Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain) is shocked when Charlie Cullen (Eddie Redmayne), one of her colleagues, is found responsible for the murder of dozens of patients over a period of sixteen years, across two states and nine hospitals, without ever being charged. This gripping thriller is based on true events.

Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo & Juliet” is given a new and humorous spin in “Rosaline”, which is narrated from the viewpoint of Rosaline, Juliet’s cousin and Romeo’s most recent love interest. Heartbroken when Romeo meets Juliet and begins to pursue her, Rosaline hatches a plan to thwart the famed romance and get her lover back.

From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick – director of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Coraline”, and Jordan Peele – director of “Nope”, “Us” and “Get Out”, comes the story of Kat, a troubled teen haunted by her past, who must confront her personal demons, Wendell and Wild (played by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele) to start a new life in her old hometown.

A small circle of seasoned undercover cops must pose as a vast and influential criminal network to catch a murderer who has evaded conviction for eight years. Together they form an intense, intimate relationship with the murderer, trying to earn his trust and elicit a confession.

When their father passes away, half-brothers Raymond and Ray reconciled only to discover that their father wanted them to dig his grave. Together, they consider who they’ve become as men, both because of their father and in spite of him.

Barbie goes on a cross-country trek with friends in this interactive special and makes big decisions about the future. This interactive road trip is full of adventure, fun, and friendship!

In 1999, Bo-Ra, a 17-year-old high school student, has to keep close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend. But then she gets swept up in a love story of her own!

“Descendant,” tells the story of the Clotilda – the last known ship to smuggle stolen Africans to America. This gripping documentary details the crime, the unbelievable cover-up, and how generations of descendants who lived in Africatown were affected. Can the future be recovered once the past has been revealed?

Getting blackmailed. Offending a professional boxer. Trick-or-treating with his son. Gabriel shares his highs and lows in this landmark stand-up special. Gabriel Iglesias is the very first comedian to perform at the famous Dodger Stadium in California.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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Netflix’s “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” Season 1 Review: Blood, Sex And Cybernetic Glory!

So far so good. That’s exactly how we’d describe Netflix’s stellar track record when it comes to their live-action and animated adaptations of popular video game franchises. Sure, you get the occasional misfire, like with “Resident Evil”, but for the most part, the good far outweighs the bad. This sentiment rings particuarly through when it comes to amazing gritty fantasy series.

You’ve got shows like “The Witcher”, “Arcane”, “Dragon’s Dogma”, “Dota: Dragon’s Blood” and the peerless “Castlevania”! With that in mind, we were incredibly excited when we heard that Trigger Studio, responsible for the “Kill la Kill” anime series, and CD Projekt Red, the studio who created “The Witcher” games” were teaming up to bring us an anime. Not just anime though, one set in the seedy world of netrunners, corpos, mercenaries and legends. The glorious neon bright (and sinister) Night City as seen in “Cyberpunk: 2077”!

Yes, yes some of you are probably still sore about the whole launch debacle and rightfully so. That being said, you can’t deny that the entire premise and setting of the game’s universe is beaming with potential. A world where punk rock terrorists, cyborg ninjas and corrupt corporations run rampant. Now comes the main question: Is this one worth chipping in? Or will this be another black mark on CD Projekt Red’s record? Let’s find out!

The series follows the story of David Martinez, a student from the prestigious Arasaka Academy struggling to support his single mother in Night City. His life forever changes though when he makes the fateful decision to augment his body with a military-grade implant that turns him into a living weapon. With the bills pilling up and the honest life not cutting it, he decides that it’s time to make a change: he’s becoming an edgerunner, a mercenary of the streets. Alongside an enigmatic netrunner named Lucy, David plans to make the city pay for everything they took from him. Whether they be Arasaka corpos or gang members, nothing will stand in his way.

The plot of “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” follows the tried and true anime trope of a young high-schooler being thrown into a world of violence and conflict. One in which he needs to get strong to take down his enemies and be at the top. Which is appropriate seeing that the game’s protagonist, V too deals with their dreams of glory and becoming a legend in Night City. Similar to the game, the series has a ticking-time bomb scenario with David doing everything in his power to be with his lady love, Lucy. David’s story isn’t particularly original in its execution but it does do enough to get viewers invested into his journey through the augmented heart of darkness.

One thing we do think writers Yoshiki Usa and Masahiko Otsuka have absolutely nailed is the world-building and the dialogue. Without so much as a lengthy opener, newcomeers will immediately get a sense of what the world of Night City is all about. It’s one that is dominated by corporate greed and unfethered capitalism. The kind of world where CEOs are more gods than men and the difference between life and death can be the cyberware upgrade under your skin.

Unfortunately, a lot of the interesting idiosyncratic slang and terms of the Cyberpunk universe don’t exactly translate well into the original Japanese dialogue. So for those coming in fresh, you’ll be doing a lot of pausing of reading. So to get the full experience, we recommend he dub. Yes, yes we know that to go for the English Dub is a heresy of the highest order but honestly, the voicework on either side are both solid. Furthermore, some of the unique accents and personalities of characters are lost within the original audio.

In terms of aesthetics, Trigger Studios have truly outdone themselves. For those acquainted with anime series like “Kill la Kill” or “My Hero Academia”, you’ll know how Trigger has an amazing eye when it comes to flashy carnage and scale in battles. When married with the gaudy, punk models of chrome, gold and steel within the world of Cyberpunk, you have a match made in bloody Heaven! The battle sequences are more than the occasionally inspired bullet-time sequence, they are carefully choreographed dances of shredding Mantis blades, gushing crimson fountains and roaring firearms.

This level of care and detail isn’t just extended to combat though. There’s a sort of transcendental beauty and manic ecstasy in the way Director Hiroyuki Imaishi and company capture the trippier parts of the world of Cyberpunk. Whether it’s the luscious braindance sequences or David walking a twisted parody of a carnival called a city, “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is a visual feast for the eyes. The character designs here are gorgeous as well, a wonderful compromise between Imaishi’s more, cleaner cartoonish pencil thin style as seen in “Gurren Lagaan” and the hyper-detailed augmentations found within the game itself. The studio has managed to build on the distinct artstlye of the original property to create a series that feels right at home with the raw, ruthless world of Night City!

Oh, and can we please talk about the soundtrack! When the action kicks into high-gear it’s often accompanied by killer tracks from different genres. Everything from dancey electronic beats to head-smashing bangers! Some of our personal favourites include “On My Way to Hell” by Połoz & Tinnitus and “Like a Miracle” by Earth Trax, which are also songs that can be found within the game’s radio stations. There’s also some new stuff in here that’ll prove unskippable like the opening theme by the band Franz Ferdinand, “The FFFire”.

The first season of CD Projekt Red and Trigger Studio’s “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is a fine addition to Netflix’s growing gallery of anime series and video-game adaptations! Through fantastic world-building and jaw-dropping visuals under Hiroyuki Imaishi’s vision, the story of David and his rogue team of Edgerunners is one that you do not want to miss. We do recommend going for the dub on this one for newcomers and the original audio for those familiar with the property. In any case, it’s all golden choom! We sincerely hope Netflix picks this up for a second season because this universe is bursting with potential.

You can now catch all 10-episodes of the first season of “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” on Netflix today!

The first season of CD Projekt Red and Trigger Studio's "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" is a fine addition to Netflix's growing gallery of anime series and video-game adaptations! Through fantastic world-building and jaw-dropping visuals under Hiroyuki Imaishi's vision, the story of David and his rogue team of edgerunners is one that you do not want to miss. We do recommend going for the dub on this one for newcomers and the original audio for those familair with the property. In any case, it's all golden choom!