#Yellowcard: American Rock Band’s To Hold Final World Tour In Singapore & Philippines

Yellowcard will holding their world tour in Singapore and Philippines this coming February. This will be the American rock band’s final world tour :(

In a statement, they said, “We will be forever grateful to Yellowcard fans all over the world for the opportunities you have given us. We have played shows for nearly 2 decades on 6 continents, and had the chance to keep recording the music we love year after year. While it is with sadness that we say goodbye, it is with gratitude and amazement that we look back on a career we can be proud of, and were so very lucky to have had”.

Formed in 1997, Yellowcard currently consists of 4 members – Ryan Key, Sean Mackin, Ryan Mendez, and Josh Portman – and is best known for their mid-2000s hit songs such as “Ocean Avenue”, “Only One”, “Way Away”, and “Lights and Sounds”.

The band recently dropped their 10th and final studio album, titled “Yellowcard”, through Hopeless Records. With a total of 10 tracks, the long-awaited album includes songs written by Key, former member Sean O’Donnell, and Dan McLintock.

Details for Yellowcard’s final world tour are as follows:

Ticket will be made available from 21st October onwards via smtickets.com.

Ticket will be made available from 21st October onwards via sistic.com.sg.

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

Sources: The Hive, Yellowcard’s website.


#JamesWan: “Furious 7” Director Confirmed To Helm #Aquaman & #Robotech

Director James Wan is ready to take his career to a whole new level as sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Wan has recently closed his deal to develop both Warner Bros’ upcoming superhero film “Aquaman” and Sony’s adaptation of the 1980s anime, “Robotech“.

“Aquaman” solo film is currently under development at the studio, with both Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad writing competing scripts for the project. “Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa is attached to portray the titular character, who is a “reluctant ruler of Atlantis caught between land dwellers that are always polluting the globe and his own people who are ready to invade the surface”.

He will be introduced in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“, which is slated for release on 24th March 2016. His own solo movie is slated for release on an unspecified date in 2018. As a key member of Justice League, he will also appear in Warners’ 2-part “Justice League” movies.

Greg Silverman, the studio’s president, creative development and worldwide production, said:

The Aquaman film will be a major tentpole picture for us and James’s span of work has proven him able to take on any manner of project, bringing his incredible creative talent and unique voice to the material.

Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, and Zack Snyder are producing Aquaman, with Wan overseeing Johnsad’s script.

As for “Robotech“, it was only revealed that he has closed the deal with Sony, who bought the rights for the classic anime series earlier this spring. The studio is planning to launch an “impressive universe” of wide storytelling possibilities, which can compete with the Transformers” cinematic universe.

The original “Robotech” anime takes place in an alternate universe, in which Earth is subjected to extraterrestrial invasions. The constant attacks cause mankind to develop giant robotic machines in order to defend themselves.

Wan proved himself to be the most sought-after director in Hollywood after helming “Furious 7“, which became a box office success with over $1.4 billion in global box office receipts. He has since been eyed to direct a slew of big-budgeted films as multiple studio executives were all vying for his attention to board on their projects.

Having directed several horror classics including 2013’s “The Conjuring” and “Insidious“, Wan is currently gearing up to direct “The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist“ for New Line, which is due to shoot this fall. He is also tied to produced the remake of “The Entity” with his “Conjuring” creative team.

It is unclear if he will return to direct Universal Pictures‘ 8th instalment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

(Source: THR / Featured image: nukethefridge.com)

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#Travel: Rejuvenate Your Body At These Hot Springs In Malaysia

Feeling stressed and tired? Then soaking yourself in a hot spring might do the trick :)

Hot springs are natural pools of hot groundwater heated by geothermal forces. According to various studies, the mineral-rich waters have a wide array of health benefits. For example, it can treat joint pain and sinus issues.

The good news is, you don’t have to travel far for a relaxing break because hot springs can be found all over Malaysia. Here are 8 local hot springs you should visit when you need a little “me time”:

Opened in December 2003, Sungai Klah Hot Spring Park is reputed to be one of the best managed hot springs in Malaysia. The park is a great place for a quick getaway and it offers various packages for families, friends, and couples. While the park’s main attraction is the hot spring pools, egg-boiling at the 100°C water area is also a popular activity among visitors.

Other facilities include water reflexology, board walk, traditional massages.

2. Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve, Sabah

Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve is part of the huge Kinabalu National Park and was first developed by the Japanese during World War II. As the hot springs contain sulfuric minerals that can help relieve muscle sores and aches, it is the perfect place for tired hikers to rest and rejuvenate their bodies after long hours of climbing Mount Kinabalu.

Aside from the hot springs, the park has other interesting attractions such as the butterfly farm, the Poring Orchid Conservation Center, the tropical garden, the Poring canopy walkway, and the Rafflesia flower site.

Nestled in a lush 16.19-acre valley located in Ipoh, Perak, the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is one of Malaysia’s most popular (and luxurious) relaxation spots. The retreat is a nature lover’s haven as it is surrounded by 260 million-year old towering Paleozoic limestone hills, verdant rainforest, rejuvenating geothermal hot springs, natural caves, and cascading waterfalls.

Besides the geothermal hot spring dipping pools, the blissful hideaway also boasts 25 garden and water villas as well as a pampering spa and wellness centre.

Kampung Panchor Hot Spring, which is situated at Kampung Panchor Dayak (about 40 km from Kuching City), the ideal place for people who are seeking natural treatment. According to Natural Resources and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Sri Dr James Dawos, the heated water contain various dissolved minerals, which can cure certain skin diseases and even heart disease. Besides that, the hot springs surrounded by forest and nature, making it a serene and tranquil spot for a relaxing getaway.

Located in Batang Kali (about 60km from Kuala Lumpur), Hulu Tamu Hot Springs is a well-known tourist attraction in Selangor. As the entrance to the hot springs is free (yes, you don’t have to pay a single cent for it), the area is often crowded by locals, especially in the evening. Many visitors would also collect buckets of water to bring home because they believe that the water has healing properties.

6. Lost World of Tambun Hot Springs and Spa, Perak

The Lost World Of Tambun Hot Springs and Spa boasts the first and only water theme park in Malaysia with natural hot springs. It is a calm and majestic sanctuary that features mineral-rich and natural bio-thermal hot spring pools. The park has 9 main areas: Saphira’s Lair, Crystal Spa, Infinity Pool, The Geyser Of Tambun, Steam Cave, Top of the World Pool, and Foot Spa.

The hot water at La Hot Spring originates from deep under the ground and seeps through cracks, creating a pool with a temperature ranging from 50 – 75°C. Like Poring Hot Spring in Sabah, the water also contains sulfur and is believed to have healing properties for various illnesses like nerve ailments, stroke, and high blood pressure.

There are also man-made hot hot water pools for children and elders to enjoy.

Planning a short weekend trip to Pulau Langkawi? Then be sure to add Air Hangat (otherwise known as Ayer Hangat) Village to your to-go list!

The local attraction is a modern complex decked with an impressive 3-tier hot spring fountain and an 18m-high carved river stone mural depicting the story of Air Hangat. Legend has it that 2 giants – Mat Cincang and Mat Raya – got into a big fight during the wedding of their children. While throwing pans and pots at each other, a jug of boiling water fell into this place, hence forming Air Hangat (“hot water” in Malay).

It is also interesting to note that the hot springs at Air Hangat Village are natural saltwater hot springs.

Sources: Malaysia Vacation Guide, Expat Go, Sabah Tourism, Langkawi Insight, gentinghighlands.info/ Featured image: Expat Go.

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#SpiderMan: Tom Holland Is The New Peter Parker; Jon Watts To Direct

Andrew Garfield is no longer Spider-Man, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be seeing a new web-slinger movie.

After Sony Pictures and Marvel announced that they’ve reached a deal to share Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a full worldwide casting search was launched as the studios were looking for the next actor who can portray the young Spider-Man. Amidst the search, multiple sites reported that a slew of young actors have screen-tested for the role, with  “Hugo” actor Asa Butterfield emerging as the frontrunner. However, he was later reported to have been taken out from the casting process.

Today however, Marvel officially announced that British teen Tom Holland will be the new Spider-Man in an upcoming reboot of “The Amazing Spider-Man”.

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news on 1st June that the list of candidates had been narrowed down to 6 and Holland was one of the final contenders to be screen-test for the role. They were all flown to Atlanta for a “secretive, all-day screen-testing process” on 30th May and the casting location was also where “Captain America: Civil War” is currently being filmed.

Butterfield was earlier rumoured to have landed the role, as a source told Latino Review’s Kevin Chavez that “Marvel had liked him since day one”. However, TheWrap‘s Jeff Sneider revealed in an episode of “Meet The Movie Press Live” that he is apparently out of the picture as there were only 3 contenders left in the casting process. The actors who were in final contention are Holland, Matthew Lintz, and Charlie Plummer.

After much deliberation, Marvel and Sony finally decided to cast Holland as they were impressed by his performances in his previous films and a series of complex screen tests conducted by the studios.

The studios as well as producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal also conducted an extensive search for the director. After going through a couple of meetings with the studios and the producers, up-and-coming director Jon Watts has been hired to helm the next Spider-Man movie.

Regarding their choice on the casting and director, Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group Chairman, said in a statement:

It’s a big day here at Sony. Kevin, Amy and their teams have done an incredible job. The Marvel process is very thorough, and that’s why their results are so outstanding. I’m confident Spider-Man will be no exception. I’ve worked with a number of up-and-coming directors who have gone on to be superstars and believe that Jon is just such an outstanding talent. For Spidey himself, we saw many terrific young actors, but Tom’s screen tests were special. All in all, we are off to a roaring start.

Feige commented, “As with James Gunn, Joss Whedon, and the Russo brothers, we love finding new and exciting voices to bring these characters to life. We spent a lot of time with Jon and find his take and work inspiring.”

Sony, Marvel, Kevin and I all knew that for Peter Parker, we had to find a vibrant, talented young actor capable of embodying one of the most well-known characters in the world. With Tom, we’ve found the perfect actor to bring Spider-Man’s story into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Feige and his expert team at Marvel will co-produce the next instalment of the $4 billion “Spider-Man” franchise with Pascal, who oversaw the franchise launch for Sony Pictures 13 years ago. Sony will also finance and release it worldwide on 28th July 2017.

Holland, who will be seen next in Ron Howard’s “In the Heart of the Sea”, has starred alongside Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor in tsunami movie “The Impossible”. He is known for his work as Thomas Cromwell’s son in “Wolf Hall”. As for Watts, his thriller film titled “Cop Car” recently made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival 2015.

What do you think of the announcement? Do you think Holland would be a great Spider-Man? Let us know in the comments box below.


Skrillex, Martin Garrix & Porter Robinson To Headline Ultra Singapore 2019

Back for its 4th edition, Ultra Singapore 2019 set to feature some of the biggest name from the EDM scene.

Slated to be held on the weekend of 8th and 9th June 2019 at Ultra Park, this year’s main headliners for the festival include Skrillex., Martin Garrix and Porter Robinson.

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The 2-day festival will also feature house and techno elites Jamie Jones, Art Department, Eats Everything, and Josh Wink who will be taking over the Resistance Stage.

Last year, Ultra Singapore managed to attract more than 41,000 party goers over 2 days with 2018 headliners Afrojack, DJ Snake, ILLENIUM, Nicky Romero and many more.

More acts will be revealed soon. Tickets are currently on sale and fans can purchase them exclusively at ultrasingapore.com/tickets/2019/.

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Epik High Leaves YG Entertainment

Epik High (에픽하이) has announced their departure from YG Entertainment!

In an official statement, the company said that their exclusive contract with the group has ended. They added, “After long discussion, YG and Epik High came to an agreement to not renew. YG expresses gratitude to Tablo and Epik High, who have done great music together with us for seven years.”

“We are also cheering on their new start and activities. We hope they will always be in good health and happiness, and we ask for many people to send blessings for Epik High’s future. We express our deep gratitude to the fans who have loved Epik High as an artist of YG,” they said.

Epik High consists of members Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz. Formed in 2001 under Woolim Entertainment, the alternative hip hop trio has released 9 studio albums and multiple special albums, singles, and OSTs. On top of that, they have received numerous Korean music awards and is the 2nd Korean act to perform at Coachella.

On the bright side, at least they’re not disbanding.


Hype’s Must Watch: Ted 2

Poor John, we really do feel bad for you but we can’t stop laughing at how you knocked over this shelf lined with bottles of “men’s liquid”, if you know what we mean.

Anyway, that’s not the whole point of “Ted 2“. His best buddy Ted the talking teddy bear needs his help to prove that he is “human” by court of law.

Directed by Seth MacFarlane, “Ted 2” is produced MacFarlane, Scott Stuber, John Jacobs, and Jason Clark. MacFarlane directed the movie based on a screenplay written by Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild, and himself. After lending his voice in the first “Ted” movie, MacFarlane has returned to the sequel to reprise his voice-over role as Ted the talking bear. The sequel is also executive produced by Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild.

The sequel is a follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time. The plot centres on Ted, the talking bear who got married with his human counterpart, Tami-Lynn. The newlywed couple are ready to have a baby but there is one problem – Ted needs to prove he’s a person. In order to qualify to be a parent, Ted returns to ask for help from his childhood friend a.k.a his owner, John Bennet, to help him in the court.

Slated for release on 26th June 2015, the cast for “Ted 2” is as follows:

For more information, visit the movie’s website or follow them on Facebook.


Say What You Want, Say What You Will

Malaysia’s local pop-punk band An Honest Mistake (AHM) launched their second album “Say What You Want, Say What You Will“‘ in partnership with Publika @ MAP, Dutamas on 29th April 2012.

With their first album launch three years ago, An Honest Mistake is determined to bring their second album launch a notch higher this April. Setting up as a mini carnival, this album launch is more than just music, but the materialization of passion and dedication.

Aptly set at the heart of the creative hub Publika Square, the event features fashion bazaar..

..and performances by local acts such as “Hello, Is This The Band?” and “Darren Ashley“, together with An Honest Mistake’s brand new line ups from “Say What You Want, Say What You Will”. The album launch is going to end with a “closing rave” by one of the best female Deejays in town – DJ Faith.

Through “Say What You Want, Say What You Will” album launch, An Honest Mistake desires to unite and inspire the young artistic talents through musical performances and fashion enterprises.

“Say What You Want, Say What You Will” is a self-funded album, recorded under An Honest Mistake’s own recording label.

Their electric guitarist Leonard Chua shared, “Without any sponsor, we worked really hard to produce and launch this album because we truly believe in our craft. We are serious about our music, and we are here to stay.”

From the first album to the second album, the journey is clearly not a bed of roses. An Honest Mistake faced barriers just like any other Malaysian artist in the music industry – there were lack of support to the scene.

“To An Honest Mistake, music, hard work and passion transcend all these barriers. We can’t wait to show you ‘Say What You Want, Say What You Will’. Through this, we hope to gain as much support from the media and most importantly, our listeners,” continued Chua.

An Honest Mistake’s Frontman, Darren Teh commented, “We are proud and yet humbled that as an indie local band; we are able to pull up an outdoor album launch at the heart of creativity hub – Publika all by ourselves with the help from our good friends”:

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Of dedication and diligence, there is no mistake that An Honest Mistake is here to stay.

For more information, visit their official website. And don’t forget to LIKE their Facebook page!

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(Video) OKU Man In Wheelchair Lifted Into The Air During Rock Concert In Bukit Jalil

Concerts are one of the many joys in this world. Whether it’s K-pop, Classic, or even a festival, it’s always fascinating to see everyone from all walks of life coming together to enjoy live performances by talented artists and musicians. If you’ve never been to a Rock concert, don’t be too surprised if you see some crazy stuff happening.

It’s not out of the ordinary to see a mosh pit at a rock concert. Many would look forward to the day they’d join in on one. However, it’s definitely advisable to exercise caution as mosh pits are also known to be dangerous. But this disabled person is currently going viral for not letting his disabilities stop him from having fun.

Bagi semua rasa orang kata #fyp #rocktheworld #rtw2022

In case you’re unaware, the Rock The World 20th Anniversary concert was held over the weekend (3rd December) at Stadium Bukit Jalil where rock fans had the opportunity to catch artists and bands like Massacre Conspiracy, Mightnight Fusic, Carpark, and The Impatient Sisters perform live on stage. Although many had their strong opinions about the festival, this young man looked like he had the time of his life.

In a TikTok video posted by @anaknasajaguh, we can see a young man in a wheelchair joining a mosh pit at the concert with his friend pushing his wheelchair from behind. There’s also another video posted by user @beeophew where the same young man was lifted into the air by friends and concertgoers while screaming and enjoying the live music.

Both videos went viral over the weekend with the former now reaching over 1 million views and the latter reaching 700k views. Just because one is disabled, doesn’t necessarily mean they cannot enjoy themselves at a gig. Many netizens reacted to the video with many being happy for the man for having supportive friends and people around him while others were very much concerned for his safety as he could’ve gotten injured if no one was being careful.

Sakit pun tetap join mantap bang ! #rocktheworldasia2022 #fypシ

At the time of writing, there is currently no information on who the young man is or the state of his current condition after the concert. We just hope he’s doing okay and that he didn’t sustain any injuries during the concert.


#ECRL: Proposed Alignment For The East Coast Rail Link Unveiled

Yesterday (8th March, Wednesday), the proposed alignment for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a new railway line that will connect its east coast states to the Greater Klang Valley, was unveiled.

With the aim to connect passengers from Wakaf Bharu in Kelantan and Gombak in Kuala Lumpur in 4 hours, the alignment features 23 stations running along a 600.3km route. To put this into perspective, currently, it takes about 6 and a half hours’ worth of travel time by car to get from Kelantan to Gombak.

On Wednesday, Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) also launched a 3-month public inspection exercise for the railway scheme. Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister Najib Razak said that the project will change the economic landscapes of Terengganu, Kelantan, and Pahang, and turn them into trade hubs and tourism destinations.

“Besides being environmentally friendly, the ECRL will facilitate movements of the people during the festive season,” he added.

Tonnes of sand are being dredged up from the South China Sea to reclaim land and upgrade the Kuantan Port to prepare for the ECRL project as we speak. The ECRL project is scheduled to start in July this year and expected to be completed by June 2024.

Members of the public will be able to view the proposed alignment for the ECRL at SPAD’s headquarters until 5th June. The public can also inspect the plan at 38 other locations, such as the district offices in Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Kuala Terengganu, Besut, Kuantan and Temerloh.

More information is available via the schedule here.

Sources: ECRL Wiki, CNA, MRL, SPAD / Featured image: Malaysia Rail Link.

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#1989LaunchPartyMY – “Tay Tay Cray Cray” Event A Success!

Over the course of last Sunday (9th Nov 2014), Universal Music Malaysia successfully wrapped up the Taylor Swift #1989LaunchPartyMY Fan Event. The fan event was held in conjunction with, yes, you guessed it – the release of Taylor’s Swift brand spanking new album, “1989“.

Held in Sunway Pyramid, Blue Concourse (near the Sunway Lagoon entrance) from 3:30pm – 6pm, the event, hosted by Jin from HitzFm and JinnyboyTV, packed up the concourse area with up to an estimated number of 3,000 fans aka Swifties!

But that’s not all – a wide array of activities were also prepared for those attended the event.

Stage games and lucky draw session were set up as well to give away imported Taylor Swift goodies and for the grand finale we see 10 finalist handpicked by HitzFM battle it out in a pair dance off to win an all-expense paid trip to catch Taylor Swift Live in London on the 27th June 2015.

Meticulous choreographs by Ballerinas, hip hop dancers & cheerleaders who closely mimics the performance from Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off” music video were part of the highlight of the day and with a wrapped up performance of a flash mob by the peeps from the Taylor Swift Fanclub.

We guess you could call it a “Tay Tay cray cray” event ;)

For more pictures from the fan event, check out the gallery below:

* Pictures from Universal Music Malaysia.

We’ll leave you now with Taylor Swift’s latest music video for the second single off her “1989” album, “Blank Space”:

Taylor Swift’s “1989” is available on iTunes and major stores nationwide.

For more information, hit up her website or follow her on Facebook, Google +, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter.


#DamienRice: Irish Singer-songwriter To Bring His Solo Concert To Singapore

If you are a sucker for depressing love songs, we have 2 words for you: Damien Rice.

Yep! Fresh off his popular showcase at the inaugural Neon Lights festival just a few months back, the 42-year-old indie singer-songwriter from Ireland is set to return to Singapore once again for a full concert later this year.

Known for his popular sentimental ballads such as “The Blower’s Daughter” and “Cannonball”, Rice was previously a member of a 90s rock group Juniper. According to Luke James from Music Weekly, Rice quit the band “to work as a farmer in Tuscany, Italy and busked throughout Europe before returning to Ireland in 2001 to begin his solo musical career”.

Since his debut album “O” (2002), Rice has churned out 2 additional studio albums – “9” (2006) and “My Favourite Faded Fantasy” (2014).

Well-loved for his “mastery of storytelling through his heart-rending lyricism and unforgettable voice”, we suggest those who are still nursing a broken heart to bring an extra packet of tissues for the gig. No one is going to judge you if you shed a tear or two.

Brought to you by Secret Sounds Asia, the details for “Damien Rice Live in Singapore” is as follows:

Tickets are available via SISTIC. You can also check out their official Facebook event page for more information.

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Pre Orders For iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Are Sold From RM3,999 Onwards

The much-hyped iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are about to debut soon.

And guess what? Pre-order listings for the new Apple smartphones have already appeared on Lazada Malaysia (through its store name  DirectD/ Wow Phone). Instead of Singapore as many would presume, these new iPhones are sourced from Hong Kong.

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are available in Silver, Gold, and Space Grey, and buyers can select either the 64GB or the 256GB storage option. As seen in the screen shots below, the iPhone 8 64GB cost RM3,999, while the iPhone 8 256GB is priced at RM4,799. For the iPhone 8 Plus however, the 64GB unit is RM4,599 while the 256GB unit is RM5,399.

According to the site, pre orders will take place the same time as the US, which is tomorrow (15th September). Unfortunately, those interested in iPhone X will have to wait another month as pre orders for that model only starts on 27th October. Having said that, it’s still advisable to purchase the new iPhones locally to avoid any warranty issues.

For those of you on a tight budget, perhaps you should consider purchasing older iPhone models. Apple Malaysia has recently reduced prices (up to RM450) for 10 iPhone models, ranging from the entry level iPhone SE to the iPhone 7s Plus.

Source: Lowyat.Net/ Featured image: Apple.


Gram-worthy Locations In Malaysia For Every Nightography Personality Type

Since its debut in 2010, the Galaxy S Series continues to raise the bar from one generation to the next, helping people achieve bigger and bolder things. Thanks to the amazing things you’ve done with your Galaxy S Series smartphone, Samsung has been recognised time and again as having one of the best smartphones, especially for its superior camera.

With an incredible range of camera modes, your Galaxy S22 series captures moments in vivid, lifelike detail, no matter the time of the day. Samsung’s brightest innovation, Nightography, is a revolutionary combination of hardware and software to make your night and low light photos and videos pop! Night Mode uses innovative AI multi-frame processing to combine 30 images into one epic shot.

If you haven’t given the Night Mode on your Galaxy device a whirl in the dark, read on to find your Nightography personality and where you should go to discover who you are after the sun sets.

You live in the moment, enjoying what life has to offer and flitting from one party to another. Brimming with an endless reserve of infectious energy, you’re the common denominator in every social group. Some epic Nightography spots for you include:

You’re a dreamer. Deeply emotional and intuitive, with a vivid imagination—you are happiest in places that sets you free in your inner world. You’re happy to roam your mental landscape of thoughts, emotions, and fantasies for hours on end. Some epic Nightography spots for you include:

You’re an adrenaline junkie. You live for the chase, the rush, the buzz. You are the first among your friends to volunteer for novel, intense experiences and what’s more, you’re just as comfortable setting off on your adventure in packs or on your own. Some epic Nightography spots for you include:

Places that are rich culture and art draw you in. You can always be found in the nearest museum, are gallery or concert hall, seeking to enrich yourself and broaden your horizons with a wider view of the world around you. Some epic Nightography spots for you include:

You’re a mover and shaker and you’re movin’ and shakin’ it. Everyone knows you, wants to be with you and wants to be you. You’re always ahead of the trends, knows the right hands to shake, and are always willing to share your good fortune around you. Some epic Nightography spots for you include:

So, which of these Nightography Personalities reveals itself when the lights are low and the shadows come out to play? If you’re still not sure, why not take your device for a spin in the dark to find out?


#SuJu: Choi Siwon Confirmed To Be Enlisting In The Army This Year

Yet another artiste from SM Entertainment is going to enlist in the army this year :(

Super Junior recently made a comeback with the release of “Devil“, a special album that commemorated their 10th anniversary since their debut. While ELFs (as fans of Super Junior are lovingly known) celebrate the occasion, Korean media outlet Ilgan Sport exclusively reported that member Siwon is planning to enter the army soon.

The report came after a rep from SM Entertainment announced that Siwon is working on his small screen comeback via an upcoming MBC drama “She Was Pretty”. It was also recently reported that he is going to try his hand at producing.

According to Ilgan Sport, a broadcaster insider said:

Choi Siwon is preparing to enlist in the army during the 2nd half of this year, although the exact time frame has not been decided yet. He has a healthy body and has always expressed his strong willingness to serve as an active duty soldier.

This may mean that “She Was Pretty” might be his last project before his impending military service.

Siwon will work hard and wrap up the MBC Wednesday-Thursday drama “She Was Pretty”, which begins airing in September, before enlisting.

In response, SM Entertainment confirmed the news stating:

Choi Siwon will be enlisting after he completes the MBC drama “She Was Pretty”. The exact time period hasn’t been decided on yet. After he wraps up his drama, he’ll prepare and enter the military as an active duty soldier.

The “Dragon Blade” star will be the 7th SuJu member to enlist in the army.

Are we the only ones who are saddened by this piece of news? :( Will you miss Siwon too?

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Les Misérables’ Movie Trailer Released

In an adaptation of the successful, world-famous stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 classic novel, Les Misérables the movie is all set to refresh the story of Jean Valjean and his life journey.

The musical alone was multi-award winning, and it was seen by over 50 million people worldwide, in 38 countries, and in 21 languages. It didn’t only raise the bar for but also set a whole new level for musical productions.

And this year, it’s coming back to us across silver screens all around the world.

The story of Les Misérables is set amidst the social and political struggles of 19th century France and it revolves around the life of Jean Valjean (played by Hugh Jackman), a Frenchman who was imprisoned for stealing bread. He is then released after 20 years of cruelties and hard labor, but is still required to report for parole.

Ah, but he is determined to start his life anew.

Years later, Valjean manages to break free of his awful past and becomes mayor of Vigau, where he also maintains a factory. All is well until a certain Inspector Javert (played by Russell Crowe) is suspicious of Valjean’s identity and decides to make it his life mission to hunt Valjean down ruthlessly, to imprison him again.

Of course, sometime between Valjean’s decision to start his life anew and Inspector Javert’s chase, Valjean finds love.

The relationship is with none other than Fantine (played by Anne Hathaway) who lost her job and starting prostituting because of starvation:

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And really, the story is pretty much as complex as you would have it. Tragic end or not, we’ll leave the storytelling for the movie when it’s released in our cinemas in December 2012.

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


#OscarNoms: “Birdman” & “The Grand Budapest Hotel” Lead Awards Race

All of awards season has led up to this: The Academy Award nominations were announced Thursday (17th Jan) morning in Los Angeles.

Director Wes Anderson has crossed over from art-house darling to academy favourite. The auteur’s offbeat dramedy “The Grand Budapest Hotel” scored 9 nominations, equaling Alejandro González Iñárritu’s unconventional, genre-defying film, “Birdman,” for the most nominations.

The most obvious snub was “Selma,” Ava DuVernay’s moving biopic about Martin Luther King Jr. Despite a nod for best picture and best original song (for Common and John Legend’s recent Golden Globe-winning “Glory”), the film’s director and actors were shut out in their respective categories. David Oyelowo missed out on a best actor nomination, but more surprisingly, Ava DuVernay was not acknowledged in the best director category, a nomination that would have been the first for an African American woman.

The list of nominations for the 87th Academy Awards are as follows:

Best Picture
“American Sniper”
“Birdman”
“Boyhood”
“The Grand Budapest Hotel”
“The Imitation Game”
“Selma”
“The Theory of Everything”
“Whiplash”

Actor in a Leading Role
Steve Carell, “Foxcatcher”
Bradley Cooper, “American Sniper”
Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Imitation Game”
Michael Keaton, “Birdman”
Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything”

Actress in a Leading Role
Marion Cotillard, “Two Days, One Night”
Felicity Jones, “The Theory of Everything”
Julianne Moore, “Still Alice”
Rosamund Pike, “Gone Girl”
Reese Witherspoon, “Wild”

Actor in a Supporting Role
Robert Duvall, “The Judge”
Ethan Hawke, “Boyhood”
Edward Norton, “Birdman”
Mark Ruffalo, “Foxcatcher”
J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash”

Actress in a Supporting Role
Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood”
Laura Dern, “Wild”
Emma Stone, “Birdman”
Keira Knightley, “The Imitation Game”
Meryl Streep, “Into the Woods”

Directing
Alejandro González Iñárritu, “Birdman”
Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Bennett Miller, “Foxcatcher”
Wes Anderson, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Morten Tyldum, “The Imitation Game”

Animated Feature Film
“Big Hero 6”
“The Boxtrolls”
“How to Train Your Dragon 2”
“Song of the Sea”
“The Tale of the Princess Kaguya”

Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki, “Birdman”
Robert D. Yeoman, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Lukasz Zal and Ryszard Lynzewski, “Ida”
Dick Pope, “Mr. Turner”
Roger Deakins, “Unbroken”

Costume Design
Milena Canonero, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Mark Bridges, “Inherent Vice”
Colleen Atwood, “Into the Woods”
Anna B. Sheppard, “Maleficent”
Jacqueline Durran, “Mr. Turner”

Documentary Feature
“Citizenfour”
“Last Days in Vietnam”
“Virunga”
“The Salt of the Earth”
“Finding Vivian Maier”

Documentary Short Subject
“Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1”
“Joanna”
“Our Curse”
“The Reaper”
“White Earth”

Film Editing
Joel Cox and Gary Roach, “American Sniper”
Sandra Adair, “Boyhood”
Barney Pilling, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
William Goldenberg, “The Imitation Game”
Tom Cross, “Whiplash”

Foreign Language Film
“Ida”
“Leviathan”
“Tangerines”
“Wild Tales”
“Timbuktu”

Makeup and Hairstyling
Bill Corso and Dennis Liddiard, “Foxcatcher”
Frances Hannon and Mark Coulier, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Elizabeth Yianni-Georgiou and David White, “Guardians of the Galaxy”

Music – Original Score
Alexandre Desplat, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Alexandre Desplat, “The Imitation Game”
Hans Zimmer, “Interstellar”
Gary Yershon, “Mr Turner”
Jóhann Jóhannsson, “The Theory of Everything”

Music – Original Song
“Everything Is Awesome” by Shawn Patterson, “The LEGO Movie”
“Glory” by Common and John Legend, “Selma”
“Grateful” by Diane Warren, “Beyond the Lights”
“I’m Not Gonna Miss You” by Glen Campbell and Julian Raymond, “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me”
“Lost Stars” by Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois, “Begin Again”

Production Design
“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Production design: Adam Stockhausen, Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
“The Imitation Game,” Production design: Maria Djurkovic, Set Decoration: Tatiana Macdonald
“Interstellar,” Production design: Nathan Crowley, Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
“Into the Woods,” Production design: Dennis Gassner, Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
“Mr. Turner,” Production design: Suzie Davies, Set Decoration: Charlotte Watts

Short Film – Animated
“The Bigger Picture,” Daisy Jacobs and Christopher Hees
“The Dam Keeper,” Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi
“Feast,” Patrick Osborne and Kristina Reed
“Me and My Moulton,” Torill Kove
“A Single Life,” Joris Oprins

Short Film – Live Action
“Aya,” Oded Binnun and Mihal Brezis
“Boogaloo and Graham,” Michael Lennox and Ronan Blaney
“Butter lamp,” Hu Wei and Julien Féret
“Parvaneh,” Talkhon Hamzavi and Stefan Eichenberger
“The Phone Call,” Mat Kirkby and James Lucas

Sound Editing
“American Sniper,” Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman
“Birdman,” Martín Hernández and Aaron Glascock
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” Brent Burge and Jason Canovas
“Interstellar,” Richard King
“Unbroken,” Becky Sullivan and Andrew DeCristofaro

Sound Mixing
“American Sniper,” John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Walt Martin
“Birdman,” Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and Thomas Varga
“Interstellar,” Garry A. Rizzo, Gregg Landaker and Mark Weingarten
“Unbroken,” Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and David Lee
”Whiplash,” Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley

Writing – Adapted Screenplay
Jason Hall, “American Sniper”
Graham Moore, “The Imitation Game”
Paul Thomas Anderson, “Inherent Vice”
Anthony McCarten, “The Theory of Everything”
Damien Chazelle, “Whiplash”

Visual Effects
“Captain America: Winter Soldier,” Dan DeLeeuw, Russell Earl, Bryan Grill and Dan Sudick
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, Daniel Barrett and Erik Winquist
“Guardians of the Galaxy,” Stephanie Ceretti, Nicolas Aithadi, Jonathan Fawkner and Paul Corbould
“Interstellar,” Paul Franklin, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter and Scott Fisher
“X-Men: Days of Future Past,” Richard Stammers, Lou Pecora, Tim Crosbie and Cameron Waldbauer

Writing – Original Screenplay
Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo, “Birdman”
Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, “Foxcatcher”
Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Dan Gilroy, “Nightcrawler”

For more information, visit the official Oscars website or hit up their Twitter.

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First Official Poster of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” Released

Apparently, director Peter Jackson is just as excited as we are because the first official poster for “The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies” was released during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con!

Smaug the evil dragon (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) once again makes its appearance in the final film of “The Hobbit” trilogy after the previous film left us with a cliffhanger ending. In the new official poster, Laketown is in its “burning” state while Bard the Bowman (played by Luke Evans) faces off Smaug the dragon that has been destroying the town with its fiery breath.

But of course, Bard isn’t the only one who’s trying to bring down the dragon as the kingdoms of Middle-Earth will unite to kill the dragon together.

Oh yes, we are talking about the races of Dwarves, Elves, Men, Eagles and Orcs who will begin “the battle of the five armies”!

Is the battle going to end well? Well, that’s for you to find out as the film is set to be released on 12th December this year! But we will give you a hint: everything that happens in the final film of “The Hobbit” trilogy will lead us back to the first film of “The Lord of The Rings” trilogy!

Still have no idea what to expect from the film? Fret not! The main trailer of “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies” is expected to be released in October.

Also, here’s everything you need to know about “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!


#CaptainAmerica3: Emily VanCamp To Return As Agent 13

Now that Emily VanCamp is done with her “Revenge” in the Hamptons, she will be returning to Steve Rogers‘ side in Marvel‘s “Captain America: Civil War“.

Deadline reported that the actress will be returning as Kate, or better known as Agent 13 in the movie. It came as no surprise to us because VanCamp’s character is one that holds a very significant role in the comic book. Not much has been revealed in the movie, but Agent 13 is actually Sharon Carter, niece of Peggy Carter, who coincidentally is Rogers’ love interest.

Her storyline in “Captain America: Civil War” hasn’t been revealed, but fans are hopeful that it will be fleshed out instead of being swept under the carpet.

Here’s the official synopsis of “Captain America: Civil War”:

Following the events of “Age of Ultron“, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarises opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan will reprise their respective roles as Steve Rogers/Captain America and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier. They will be joined by several Avengers, such as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). Spider-Man is reportedly making an appearance too.

Principal photography started on 28th April and the movie is expected to hit cinemas on 6th May 2016.


Hype’s Must Watch: Black Mass

You don’t ever mess with Whitey Bulger, you just don’t.

Warner Bros. Pictures has just released a new crime fiction trailer titled “Black Mass” starring one of the most versatile actors of this day and age, Johnny Depp.

“Black Mass” focuses on a Boston gangster, Whitey Bulger, who’s labelled as the most feared, most wanted, most notorious gangster in the history of America. Following a string of his brutal and vicious past, he later becomes an FBI informant as a way to get rid of their common enemy: the Italian mob.

The trailer kicks off with Whitey (played by Johnny Depp) giving advise to his 6-year-old son over the dining table. He’s heard saying:

“It not what you do, it’s when and where you do it, and who you do it to or with.” “If nobody sees it, it didn’t happen”.

“Black Mass” also stars Joel Edgerton (The Great Gatsby), Benedict Cumberbatch (The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug), Kevin Bacon, Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades Of Grey), Jesse Plemons, Corey Stoll, Rory Cochrane, Sienna Miller and Adam Scott.

Directed by “Crazy Heart” Scoot cooper, “Black Mass” is scripted by Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth and is based on the book “Black Mass: The True Story Of An Unholy Alliance Between The FBI And The Irish Mob”, written by Dick Lehr and Gerard O’neill.

“Black Mass” is slated for a worldwide release on 18th September.

For more on “Black Mass”, visit the movie’s official website and Facebook page.

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Sasi The Don Is Ready To Say “Hello” To India!

Here’s one person we haven’t seen or heard from in a very, very long time – our very own Malaysian artiste, Sasi The Don. So imagine our surprise when we were given an exclusive interview with him from our friends at Universal Music Malaysia. We spent about half an hour chatting with the dude and he reveals that not only has he been working hard, but he’s definitely reaching for the stars! As a matter of fact, Sasi has got a new album ready to hit the shelves of your nearest music store and get this – most of India’s music stores too.

Hi Sasi! So good to be speaking to you. How are you? We hear you’ve got a new single and album coming out. What took you so long?

“Hello! I’m okay. What took me so long, well, I think I was pretty caught up with my personal life like, I’ve got my full time job. I went from working in an advertising agency to running my own agency. Moving to my own agency..I’ve just been too busy with all these things that were going on in my life. Then I decided to take a little break. I haven’t performed on stage in the last two years and I only started performing this year. I just wanted to focus on myself first. Then I realized that okay, now is a good time. So my new album is coming out at the end of the month!”

Let’s talk about your new album. What is it going to be called and is there a significance behind the name that you’ve chosen for your album?

“Malaysians are going to be surprised by this but my new album is going to be called ‘Hello India’. The reason is because, well, first and foremost I’m Indian, and I’ve been given the opportunity to work with Universal Music India. Prior to this, I’ve performed in India several times, I’ve spent some time in Bombay, and I used to be there for (my advertising) work. So when the opportunity came for me to do this album, India gave me a three-album deal, and since I’m going into their market for the first time, I thought it’d be good to be humble. Hence the album name. I look at India as one; I look at India in a beautiful way.”

Right. The thing about India is that their entertainment industry is huge! It’s a billion-dollar industry and it’s so self-sufficient. So what do you think the challenges would be for you to break into the market?

“Wow, that’s a good question. I haven’t faced any challenges as of yet – until the album is released. But in some way, I’ve identified some of the challenges already. In 2010, I was introduced for the first time in Mumbai when I performed for a huge music conference called, ‘Nokia Music Connects’. After that, I realized that the one challenge would be me not being able to speak Hindi. I speak Tamil and I’m fluent at it but not Hindi. Hindi is really popular in North India. I want to be seen as an artiste that’s for all of India, a universal artiste for the whole of India. On top of that, the advertising and marketing. Advertising and marketing in India is not cheap!”

What do you think has notably changed in you as a person, when you compare yourself to the last time you released music and now?

“I last released music in 2011 and I think there’s definitely a huge difference because at that time, my vision as an artiste and my outlook on my musical career went only as far as Malaysia or at most, Singapore. But today, I have to look at it from this way – there are approximately about 10,000 ‘Malaysia’s inside India in terms of population and size. And ‘Hello India’ will be released in seven countries out of India such as Maldive, South Africa, Mauritius, so on and so forth. So I have to think global and I have to be ‘correct’ when I talk because whatever I do will reflect upon me being Malaysian. I have to be very strategic in what to do. It affects me overall as a person. But I’m ready for changes and I’m ready to accept what I need to do for the betterment of what I’m doing.”

That is true. And what can we expect from you in the near future? Have you ever thought that you might or might not collaborate with any Indian artistes soon?

“I would love to! There are many big names in India. I would also love to contribute my music to Bollywood films. See, when we watch English movies, the songs you hear in there aren’t made for the movie. It’s picked out from international artistes and then put into the soundtrack. But with Bollywood, they usually create songs fit for the film. However, trends can change. I hope that I’ll be able to achieve that someday, to get my music featured in a Bollywood film.”

Yup. Sasi The Don is definitely going places this time. We wish you all the best, Sasi! As for everyone else, if you haven’t already, check out his new music video, shot entirely in Colombo:

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For more information, visit his official website or drop him a tweet via his Twitter account!


Hit-&-Run Suspect That Killed Jewish Couple Surrenders

A few days ago, a devastating hit-and-run crash killed a young Jewish couple and their unborn child. The couple died almost immediately and the baby boy was delivered by Caesarean section from his dead mother’s womb but died the next day. It was a tragic accident that shook the Jewish community in Brooklyn, with hundreds of people turning up to mourn their deaths at their funeral.

The suspect that was wanted in connection with the hit-and-run crash had reportedly fled the scene as soon as the BMW he was driving crashed into the cab carrying the young Jewish couple. He was never seen again – at least not for a few days.

Just today, the suspect aka 44-year-old Julio Acevedo, surrendered to the police.

According to the NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne, Julio was arrested in the parking lot of a mini mall in Pennsylvania. Julio has apparently agreed to turn himself in, allowing his friend, Derrick Hamilton to facilitate the arrest. The police met the friend at Grand Central Station before driving off together to Pennsylvania, where Julio was waiting for the detectives.

Julio, who has criminal records, said that he was speeding away from a gunman who was trying to shoot him when the accident happen. However, there were no reports of gunshots in the area at that time. Also, Julio was just arrested a month prior to the hit-and-run for DUI as well as convicted for manslaughter in 1987 plus drug and robbery chargers. He has even served 10 years in jail before being sent back for parole violation.

Jewish community spokesman Isaac Abraham has since called on prosecutors to charge Julio Acevedo with three counts of murder for the violent hit-and-run wreck.

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People Are Re-selling The IKEA x Virgil Abloh Collection “MARKERAD” For An Eye-Popping Price

The wait is finally over! Finally, the much anticipated collaboration project between IKEA and chief-executive officer of Milan-based fashion label Off-White Virgil Abloh has finally made it to our country.

The collection “MARKERAD” is now officially available for purchase in all local IKEA outlets – Damansara and Cheras (Klang Valley area) and also Batu Kawan (Penang) – since yesterday (31st October 2019)

“It’s about elevating the anonymous, everyday icons that we use without noticing”. MARKERAD, a limited collection designed in collaboration with world-renowned creative Virgil Abloh. Only available for purchase in stores at IKEA Damansara, IKEA Cheras and IKEA Batu Kawan from 31 October. Each customer is strictly limited to a purchase of two pieces per MARKERAD product and four MARKERAD dining chairs at a time, on a first-come-first served basis and while stocks last. #IKEAMalaysia #MARKERAD

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In case you’ve missed the hype, the special collaboration between the popular furniture with the renowned fashion mogul was made available in a few IKEA stores in Europe for a limited time period.

The highy-anticipated “MARKERAD” collection has managed to catch the attention of many fans in Malaysia. In this case, many people, especially online re-sellers gathered as early as 5am to not missed out on the chance to get their hands on the limited edition items.

Not only that, some also took the advantage to re-sell the items online after purchasing them in stores – for an eye-popping price that exceeded the original number. As seen on the tweet below, the user is selling the “MARKERAD” white clock for a whopping price of RM400!  Keep in mind that the original price of the clock is only RM129 – and the list of the selling items goes on as we’re saying.

If you don’t believe us, you can check out the Carousell site and compare the prices.

Some were lucky, most weren’t. The @ikeamalaysia MARKERAD collection was launched today to giant crowd, displaying all of the items in full view as customers lined up to get their hands on whatever they could. Did you manage to snag anything from the collection? Let us know in the comments below!

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Did you managed to snag these limited collection? For more info, visit their website here.


#PSC: Here Are The New Airport Tax Rates That Will Take Effect Starting Next Year (2017)

Uh oh, the latest update from the Malaysian government in regards to the airport tax hike is not going to sit well with many people.

The Sun reported yesterday (22nd September) that the new Passenger Service Charge (PSC) or airport tax will see higher rates imposed on those travelling. The new implementation is said to take place the beginning of next year (1st January 2017).

According to the publication, the increased rates for the domestic and international categories, as well as a new “Asean” category is to “level the playing field” among the airlines and assist Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad in providing “better services to the public”.

Here are the new charges for PSC/ airport tax:

To put it into perspective, the increase of domestic flights is only an additional of RM2, but it’s the international flights to non-ASEAN countries that will see a huge increase of more than 120% (from RM32 to RM73)!

It is believed that those flying to ASEAN countries from Malaysia will benefit most from this new implementation while those flying internationally will no doubt have to bare the burnt of this fare hike.

When questioned about the unfair airport tax increase between KLIA and KLIA2, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai downplayed the tremendous increase saying, “There is no discrimination in Malaysia’s policies“, before adding that “an extra RM30 to RM50 should not matter much for a person paying thousands for their tickets.”

For more information, check out Malaysia Airports’ on PSC here.

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Cabbies: Uber vs Grab – Which Ride-Hailing App Is Cheaper In Malaysia?

Mention ride-hailing services and these 2 apps come to mind – Uber and Grab. Since the launch of these services, the transportation industry in Southeast Asia has benefited many riders with cheaper rides.

But which one is the cheaper form of transportation? In an effort to put this matter to rest, online shopping aggregator iPrice has compiled a new study, comparing the costs of transportation between Uber, Grab, and local taxis for 6 countries across Southeast Asia.

Based on the infograph above, the data is divided into 2 categories: short and long rides (5km and 20km respectively), while excluding surge pricing and discounted fares for fairer calculation. Turns out, the cheapest mode of transportation depends on where you go and how far you travel.

In Malaysia, Grab was found to be the cheapest option for the 5km (shorter distance) category with a price of USD1.8 (RM8), as compared to Uber (RM8.20) and taxis (RM10.20). On the other hand, Uber is more efficient during longer distance (20km), costing approximately USD5.10 (RM22.70) as compared to Grab at USD6.60 (RM28.90).

Oh, and unsurprisingly, regular taxis are way more expansive than either Uber or Grab in all South East Asian countries.

For those that are unaware, here are the latest promotions for Uber and Grab:


Asia Comic Con Is Coming To Malaysia!

Asia Comic Con is coming to Malaysia this July, and you’re invited. The event, organised by XM Studio, will be making its debut on our shores.

While details are still scarce, you can be assured that you’ll have a good time there. A life sized “The Dark Knight” Batmobile will be on display, along with exhibitions from other famous comic franchises.

Board games like “Magic: The Gathering”, “Dungeons & Dragons”, “Warhammer”, and more will also be available at the event.

If you are more of a video game person, the game area is just the thing for you. This is where you’ll be able to show your skills to games like “Street Fighter”, “FIFA”, “Tekken”, and more. The best thing is, you stand a chance to win cash prizes if you beat your opponent!

For collectors, there will also be premium collectibles from various comic franchises.

We’ll update you with more details as soon as we have ’em!

You may purchase entry tickets here. For more info, visit their Facebook page.


Hype’s Now Playing: What Is A Jeffree – New Mad Decent Collaboration

If you’re looking for crazy club music, then this is perfect for you.

Undoubtably one of the most influential and exciting DJ/producer at the moment, Diplo has approved a new collaboration of tracks. From working with Skrillex on Jack Ü to breaking into the Korean music scene by collaborating with CL at the Korea’s Style Icon Awards, the 36-year-old Los Angeles based DJ together has recently released a new Mad Decent collaboration and it is insane.

Diplo’s brainchild and the label’s offshoot imprint, Jeffrees, dropped their “What Is A Jeffree?” project which features 12 tracks from a number of the label’s emerging DJs and producers including JSTJR, Happy Colors, NYMZ, Ape Drums, and many more. The compilation features larger-than-life, slow-mo trap, to manic Caribbean beats, giving listeners a huge range of up-front club music while managing to stay album worthy.

Boredom is not an option with this compilation, especially when it comes to “Party Diving”, a highlight of the compilation from Russian producer 813. The track cues up destructively cheese vocals on cinematic string arrangements before giving EDM fans an unexpected banger.

Perfect for the weekend, judge for yourself by listening to “What Is A Jeffree?” below.

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Plane In The City: First Aircraft Dining Experience In Malaysia

You may have experienced fine dining high above ground, but what about inside a plane?

Plane In The City offers diners a 90-minute experience where you’ll get to enjoy freshly-prepared meals an actual Boeing 737 aircraft on ground. “Passengers” will also get the option to experience a chance-of-a-lifetime to walk on the wings of the aircraft and snap selfies the Pilot’s cockpit.

The new attraction, which is located at Skyland in Jalan Bukit Bintang, launched this month. Perhaps you may have notice the large aircraft while driving towards Pavilion KL or Jalan Imbi? It easily stands out among the city’s skyscrapers. If you’ve previously experience Dining In The Sky, think of Plane In The City as a spin-off experience.

Brought to you by TwoSpicy Entertainment Live, the same masterminds behind Dining In The Sky, the food on the aircraft will be served exclusively by Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur. “Food, in our tradition, is something sacred, it’s not about the nutrients or calories. It’s about sharing, honesty and identity. Hence the philosophy of cooking has to be an intimate experience thus the idea behind the menu for dining in the plane is all about – creating an honest and intimate experience for the diners through the food,” said Chef Antoine Rodriquez, Executive Chef of Le’ Meridien Kuala Lumpur.

What is the maximum capacity of the airplane restaurant you ask? The standard seating can accommodate up to 20 pax while standing with cocktails tables can hold up to 60 people. Guests are not allowed to choose seats as it will be arranged upon arrival. Do note that the seating (as seen in the first image above) is 1×1 facing each other.

There are three different Plane In The City packages – Economy class, Business class, and First class – where diners will be served three or four courses depending on their package. There are two sessions daily on weekdays, and up to four sessions daily on weekends. For those wondering, the cuisine prepared by Le Meridien are served Halal and approved by JAKIM.

Take a look at the activities and menus below:

To recap, the details for Plane In The City are as follows:

For more information, please visit their official website here.


Tomorrowland 2014 Official After Movie — 32 Minutes Of Sheer Madness

Tomorrowland won its third “Best Music Festival” Award at IDMA in Miami earlier this year, and it sure was well deserved. The epic festival returned for it’s 10th anniversary this year and celebrated its milestone by extending the party across two weekends!

The Tomorrowland 2014 Official Aftermovie is a clear indication as to why this epic music festival made it on our list of must visit music festivals. The 32-minute long video is jam packed with footage of the madness of Tomorrowland’s 10th anniversary. Showcasing the highlights of Tomorrowland’s special anniversary, including the arrival of global ravers and the infectious energy of the world’s leading DJ’s taking the crowd to a magical world, the aftermovie covers almost if not every aspect of the festival.

From Tomorrowland’s gorgeous landscape to camping at Dreamville to the incomprehensibly huge and redesigned mainstage this year, the cinematography seen in the aftermovie beautifully encloses the feeling of being there, regardless if you were actually there or not.

Now if you’ll excuse us, we are going to rewatch Tomorrowland 2014 Official After Movie and drown ourselves in it. Or you know, you can just join us! :)

Congratulations Tomorrowland on 10 incredible years, and here’s to many more wonderful years to come!


#TNB: Changeover To Smart Meter Starts Next Year, Helping Consumers Save On Electricity Bills

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will be expanding their plan for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), or smart meter for short, to 8.5 millions households in the country next year, starting with 300,000 houses in Malacca.

The smart meter, which is imported from France and the US, is an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and transfers the information back daily to the utility for monitoring and billing. The device also promises to offer flexible tariffs and prevent power theft.

Datin Siti Laila Sri Asih S Garieb, Senior Manager of the TNB Smart Billing initiative said that the smart meter will enable a 2-way communication between the device and the central system, helping customers to access real-time information about their power usage.

“This device will allow us to monitor our customers’ usage, helping them save their electricity bills and educating them on our carbon footprint initiative, so it’s a win-win situation,” she said in a recent TNB media tour.

On top of that, TNB customers will be able to track their power usage on mobile phones with an application that will be launched in May. They can also opt for self meter-reading where they check the estimated power consumption and update the information online.

A pilot project, funded by the government, was successfully conducted last year involving 1,000 houses (800 in Malacca and 200 in Putrajaya). This enabled the energy provider to understand more about the technological, regulatory and customer challenges.

TNB aims to complete the implementation of the smart meters in the country by 2021 and no additional payment is required for this change. Countries that have rolled out the smart meter include Italy with 30 million installed, Japan (12 million), Saudi Arabia (12 million), and Sweden (5.2 million).

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Osama bin Laden Amusement Park? Seriously?

Remember that place in Pakistan where Osama bin Laden was killed? Yeah. We hear that it’s going to be turned into an amusement park.

More accurately, Pakistan plans to build a USD30 million (RM92.6 million) amusement park and outdoor activity centre on the edge of the northwestern town of Abbottabad, where it all went down – or rather, where Osama bin Laden went down. Authorities have already demolished the large white villa where Osama bin Laden lived to make way for the project.

According to Jamaluddin Khan, the deputy provincial minister for tourism, the project will take about five years to complete. Sure does sound like a whole lot of fun for a place that has a tainted history! Yay?


#ColbieCaillat: Pop Singer-Songwriter To Perform In Singapore This April

Who wants to be serenade with some feel-good tunes? You may want to bookmark the date 12th April cause Colbie Caillat will be bringing her acoustic tour to Singapore.

The 31-year-old singer-songwriter, who is well known for her breezy, upbeat hits, will be performing for the first time ever in The Lion City, while promoting her latest album, “The Malibu Sessions”.

The singer first rose to fame through social networking website MySpace. Her 2007 debut album, “Coco”, gave us hit singles like “Bubbly” and “Realize”. In 2010, her duet with Jason Mraz, “Lucky”, won the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the Grammy Awards. Since then, Caillat has sold over 6 million albums worldwide and over 10 million singles.

Many of you may not know this, but “The Malibu Sessions” was actually recorded before 2014’s “Gypsy Heart”. Unfortunately, her former record label, Universal Republic, thought that “The Malibu Sessions” was too laid back and wanted a more pop-sounding album instead.

After “Gypsy Heart” was released, Caillat decided to part ways with Universal Republic and start her own label. “It didn’t feel right anymore. It felt like they wanted me to be something that I wasn’t,” said the performer. Thus, her own PlummyLou label was born.

Brought to you by Bravo Entertainment & Genesis Global Entertainment Corporation, the details for Colbie Caillat’s Live in Singapore concert are as follows:

General tickets are available at SISTIC.

For the latest on Caillat, visit her official website, Facebook page, or keep up with her via Twitter.


JJ Lin’s KL Ticket Site Suspended; Tickets Being Resold For Up To RM6k

Singapore superstar JJ Lin is scheduled to perform in Malaysia on the 7th and 8th September.

Online sales ticket for the concert is supposed to go on sale today at 12pm, but it has somehow been temporarily suspended due to some fraudulent activities.

“We would like to apologise for the unpleasant experience during the online purchase tickets for JJ Lin concert which took place earlier today at 12 pm,” My Ticket shared on their Facebook page.

“We had over 500,000 visitor in our server during the ticket time release, which we found that most of them are Robotic technology planted by scalpers. Thus, we have suspended the online ticket sales for today and we will revert the findings to the relevant authorities.”

“We are doing this to make sure all true fans of JJ Lin will get the tickets at promoter announced price. We will keep you posted on the next sale once the problem is resolved. Thank you for your patience,” read the post.

As checked on Viagogo site, JJ Lin’s concert tickets in Malaysia is being resold at prices between RM1k to RM6k.

My Ticket Asia website is currently still down as the time of writing. The website has put up a reminder to fans to warn them from buying tickets via illegal sites or secondary sellers.

The next sale will be announced on the official MY Ticket site and Facebook, so stay tuned!

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Chinese New Year 2020: 20 Entertaining Ads To Enjoy

As with every festive season, various advertising creatives and brands will try their hand in meeting their marketing objectives.

In celebration of the Year of the Rat, CNY campaigns can be seen all over our social media feed. Some managed to worm their way into our hearts, while others just call flat.

To quote Mumbrella Asia, there are 3 key ingredients that make a successful ad. They are:

Have a nice little story in mind so that people will take notice, then offer a different perspective at this seasonal celebration. Create a character that we can all relate to, then slap on a promotion during the conclusion.

8. Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Reality Not Virtual

10. Hong Leong Bank – The Grown Ups’ Table

12. EcoWorld – Togetherness Is Happiness

13. Gamuda Land – Giving Hope, Receiving Joy

17. McDonald’s – Prosperity Begins With You


#Auchentoshan: “The New Malt Order” Comes To Malaysia, Takes Over W.I.P Bangsar

A new adventure has arrived for whisky lovers all over the city with Auchentoshan’s “The New Malt Order”.

To celebrate its launch, Auchentoshan, one of Scotland’s most unique single malt Scotch whiskies, has taken over W.I.P Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur.

Throwing out the old rule book, Auchentoshan (pronounced Aw-khen-tosh-an), which means “the corner of the field” practices triple distillation (the only Scottish single malt to do so) and delivers a revolutionary take on how single malt whisky should be discovered, enjoyed, and experienced.

Like its place of origin, famed for its art nouveau architecture, culture and thriving music scene, Auchentoshan embodies the magnetism and eccentricity of the urban jungle.

In speaking to us about Auchentoshan’s urban approach, brand ambassador Jamey Merkel explained, “The first thing you’re going to notice is the name. See in Scotland, they do this weird thing where words are not pronounced the same way they’re spelled. Auchentoshan is a Gaelic word for in the corner of the field because that’s how it started – as a cute little distillery in the corner of a barley field located. We’re located in the city of Glasgow, a major city in Scotland. Glasgow is like the Kuala Lumpur of Scotland. So as a whisky we grew up in the city. We used to be on the outskirts but over time as the city grew, we’re no longer in the corner of a field but in the middle of the city.”

“Growing up in an urban-setting..it means that we think differently as a whisky. We’re a little different than everybody else and that’s okay,” he added.

Daring to be different, Auchentoshan’s “The New Malt Order”, will take over W.I.P Bangsar for 2 weeks beginning 21st July 2016.

In true Auchentoshan style, the chosen venue will present a bold pop-up Taste Experiment Bar, allowing patrons an exciting way to customise how they experience the signature flavours of Auchentoshan – smooth and gutsy, approachable yet complex and secure enough to be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed into a cocktail. Taking inspiration from our local palate, guests will be able to put a fruity, citrus, spicy, or nutty spin on their Auchentoshan cocktail.

Also present at the W.I.P Bangsar takeover is guest chef Christopher Yee, who has been enlisted to add to the Auchentoshan taste exploration.

The trail-blazing food genius will be presenting his creative spin on pairing novel canapés with Auchentoshan, to bring out the delicate flavours of each expression. Urbanites will also be treated to progressive entertainment that is bound to thrill and delight.

For more information on discovering a new and different way of appreciating whisky, hit up W.I.P Bangsar’s Facebook page.

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Be Careful When You Purchase AirAsia X’s Unlimited Pass, Warns Netizen

In an attempt to salvage the devastating hit experienced by the tourism industry, AirAsia X has launched an offer of unlimited flights for a year.

Priced at RM499, travellers can “fly as many times as you want” for 12 months within the Asia-Pacific region. This promo, which is currently on sale till this Friday (7th March), is valid for travel from now through 2nd March 2021.

Due to coronavirus outbreak, many holiday tours and concert shows have been cancelled or postponed. AirAsia X is hoping this generous offer will help with traffic recovery in the midst of the downturn in air travel, especially around Asia.

The low cost carrier’s terms and conditions are quite standard. Airport taxes, add ons and other charges aren’t included in the redemption. Also, the AirAsia Unlimited Pass is exclusive to BIG Members in Malaysia only.

AirAsia tengah buat Unlimited Pass (UP) dengan harga RM499.

Perhatikan. Mostly semua flight ke negara yang berisiko tinggi dengan COVID-19.

For sure T&C dia sangat banyak. Aku tak rasa banyak date available untuk UP ni.

Page tengah loading sebab high traffic. pic.twitter.com/edJF2cfJI0

— Fieza ◡̈ | Si Pengembara (@Fieza1225) February 29, 2020

While the RM499 offer is certainly too good to pass, one should always read the fine print carefully. As pointed out by Twitter user @Fieza1225, many of these flights are to countries with high risk of coronavirus (e.g.: Japan, South Korea, China).

In addition, the AirAsia Unlimited Pass promo code is only applicable to long haul flights. It excludes flights to Bali, Singapore, Jeddah and Fly-thru routes. Since redemptions are limited (AirAsia X isn’t saying how many passes are up for grabs), all flights during public holidays, school breaks and weekends probably won’t be available.

Ni contoh flight ke Tokyo pulak. Other taxes yang kena bayar.

Kena tengok juga tarikh-tarikh yang available untuk ditempah. pic.twitter.com/axkiSwoX2L

Even with the Unlimited Pass, @Fieza1225 screenshots a few examples on how much one still has to fork out to countries such as Tokyo (Japan) and Perth (Australia) during October later this year.

Like we said, there are pros and cons to everything.

For more information, do check out the unlimited pass’ TnC document right here as well as its FAQ page.

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Yuna Makes Malaysia Proud on Conan O’Brien’s Show

Back home (read: here), Yuna Zarai, better known as Yuna, is already one of Malaysia’s sweetest, most successful independent singer-songwriters of our generation. With influences from Feist, The Cardigans, Coldplay, Sia and Bob Dylan, she did covers, wrote her own songs, sang her own songs, performed live, and recorded.

She instantly became a massive hit in Malaysia.

After numerous acoustic shows and events, and garnering a huge following on her MySpace, Indie-Pop record label and management company personally flew out to Malaysia to convince her to sign with them and then later on scored her a deal with New York-based FADER label.

In March 2011, her debut US EP, “Decorate” was released:

Fast foward one year later, in January 2012, Yuna released a new single on iTunes. The track, called, “Live Your Life” was produced by none other than Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.

This is to build up to the release of her self-titled full-length album which will hit the stores on the 24th of April 2012. You would think that’s enough to justify her breaking into the international market, but no.

The Malaysian Twittersphere was set a buzz the whole of yesterday when she announced that she was going to be on Conan O’Brien’s show in California, United States.

And right before the show, Yuna tweeted the following “teaser” pictures that made some of us extremely jealous albeit proud:

Oh, perhaps we forgot to include the fact that she also had the change to meet the legen..wait for it..dary Neil Patrick Harris backstage. Gosh!

Now, without further ado, watch the video of Yuna’s international debut and live performance of “Live Your Life” on Conan:

What a milestone for our homegrown darling, and Malaysia too! We’re so, so immensely proud of you. You go, Yuna!

For more information, visit her official website and YouTube channel. For more timely updates from Yuna herself, follow her Twitter account!


Setapak Resident Pours Sand On Road In Revenge; Incites Netizens’ Outrage

On the road, motorcycles are more likely to get into accidents compared to other vehicles. More often than not, these accidents are fatal.

There are numerous ways for a motorcyclist to lose control of his bike. One of them is by losing traction due to oil, debris or gravel. This circulated video drew the ire of many when a man purposely poured sand on the road to deter motorcyclists.

This motorcyclist drove up in time to see a man standing smugly by his car with sand all over the bend. Apparently he had just finished dumping it out. Luckily, the motorcyclist wasn’t going very fast and he was observant enough to notice the sand on the road.

Of course, the question on everyone’s mind is: Why???

As it turns out, a Whatsapp conversation between the man and his friend was leaked to several Whatsapp groups. The friend confirmed his identity from the video and asked for the reasoning behind his action. According to the guy, his children had nearly been run over by fast riding motorcyclists. His friend’s answer: “Seriously? Were your kids playing in the middle of the road?”

Netizens were upset that the man was taking such drastic actions as this could lead to fatal accidents. Several observed that he was in fact, taking his anger out on motorcyclists in general instead of the ones responsible.

They were quick to track the man down and discovered he’s the owner of a bicycle shop. One comment even joked that he poured the sand to get more business.

Although the man’s anger is understandable, taking it out on others is not the wisest thing to do. Especially when it potentially could injure or kill someone. Hopefully he reflects on his action and thinks hard about the consequences of his move before it hurts someone.

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Apple Introduces New iPhone 14 Series & Other Smart Devices; Prices In Malaysia Revealed

Apple fans, did you stay up late last night to catch the global Apple Event 2022 livestream? If you didn’t, don’t worry as we got you covered! It feels like it was only yesterday when Apple revealed their upgraded iPhone SE and iPhone 13 variants but now Apple fans have gotten their first taste of all that’s to come very soon!

Last night at 2am Malaysian time (Thursday, 8th September), the tech company unveiled their latest smart devices with the iPhone 14 series being the main star of the event! Apple fans got the first look of the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro models that are equipped with a larger (6.1″ – 6.7″) Super Retina XDR display and up to 26 hours of battery life.

According to Apple’s official website, the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models will be available for pre-order starting 16th September with stocks available on 23rd September whereas pre-orders for the 14 Plus starts on 16th September with stocks available on 7th October. Now let’s get to the most important part; the pricing. Here are all the official pricing according to the website so you can start saving up for the one you want:

The iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus will be available in 5 colours which are Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight and (Product) Red and equipped with a 12MP Main camera.

The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in 4 colours which are Deep Purple, Gold, Silver and Space Black and equipped with a 48 MP quad Pixel Main camera.

Other than the new iPhone models, Apple also announced new smart devices such as the new 2nd Generation of the AirPods Pro and the new Apple Watch variants; Ultra, Series 8 and SE. All information on all these new devices are available on their official website.

Are you excited? Which one of these new phones and gadgets will you get your hands on?


Taylor Swift Responds To Scooter Braun Reselling Her Masters To Another Company

If you have been keeping up with Taylor Swift’s life, then you must know about her continuous battle with record labels.

And now, we come bearing the controversial news that the ownership of her first 6 albums have changed hands for the second time in 17 months – and none of those hands were T-Swift’s.

Ownership of the “Love Story” singer’s early masters were initially with her former label, Big Machine. However, Ithaca Holdings later acquired Taylor’s records when it bought over Big Machine in June 2019, only to now sell them for a thumping sum to Shamrock Holdings.

This was done against the country music stars’ wishes or knowledge, as it was no secret that Taylor has been fighting for the rights to her own masters for the past year.

However, following the news of Ithaca Holdings Owner, Scooter Braun, reselling Taylor’s masters, the 30-year-old singer is responding with some big moves that have got Swifties dizzy with excitement!

In a social media post shared this morning (17th November), the Grammy winner revealed that she has begun re-recording her older music.

“I have recently begun re-recording my older music and it has already proven to be both exciting and creatively fulfilling,” wrote the American superstar. “I have plenty of surprises in store. I want to thank you guys for supporting me through this ongoing saga, and I can’t wait for you to hear what I’ve been dreaming up.”

The award winning artist also revealed that her team received a letter from Shamrock Holdings a few weeks ago – even though Scooter had apparently asked them not to contact the singer – stating that the group had bought all of her music, videos and album art from Ithaca Holdings.

A letter that Taylor sent in response to Shamrock Holdings getting in touch with her was also included in the post. Take a look at it here:

Swifties, including singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, were quick to express their support towards the “Blank Space” hit-maker for not staying silent on the matter. Taylor’s fans also flooded her with unbound love and excitement for her upcoming re-recorded labels.

I will never not feel like this is just fucking robbery. Greed is a virus too and it's everywhere. Fuck that. @taylorswift13 sending you love. https://t.co/4FTNAAFYpw

— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) November 16, 2020

Only one person should own Taylor Swift’s masters and that’s Taylor Swift.

— Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) November 16, 2020

They are trying to silence Taylor and she rightfully fights all this evil in the world for what is rightfully hers. I'm crying because I feel so proud and admired of Taylor Swift's strength that I love her so much..😭♥

WE LOVE YOU TAYLOR pic.twitter.com/IzJcKPwaLg

— Mihh💜 (@FearlessMihh13) November 16, 2020

The “Shake It Off” star is definitely not shaking this problem off, as she’s hitting back bigger, better and stronger. Are you “Ready For It?”

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SNSD Girls’ Generation Members Who Are Off The Market!

Are they available, are they not? We’ve got the lowdown on the gorgeous SNSD Girls’ Generation members who are officially attached, in chronological order of “discovery”. Enjoy!

About him: 27-year-old Seung Gi is a singer, actor, and MC. He’s known for his work on variety show “1 Night 2 Days” and talk show “Strong Heart”. Scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seung Gi trained for 2 years before debuting in 2004 at the age of 17.

About her: 24-year-old YoonA is a singer, dancer, actress, model, TV presenter, and rapper. She was cast in SM Entertainment in 2002, where she trained for 7 years. After which she debuted under SNSD Girls’ Generation.

Their story: In October 2013, they were spotted going on a date where Seung Gi picked YoonA up at an apartment before heading off to the Han River area. But even at that time, the two were said to have been seeing each other for months before they were “caught”. In March 2014, YoonA went on “Healing Camp” to say, “I was thinking about working hard this 2014, but on the first day of the New Year, news articles regarding my relationship suddenly came pouring out. I’m the first member to go public, so I felt really apologetic towards the others. I felt bad because the other eight girls would be put in uncomfortable positions trying to answer questions about me. I thought I was burdening them.”

About him: 30-year-old Jung Kyung-ho is an actor who passed a KBS audition before signing with SidusHQ. Hemade his acting debut in “5 Stars”, a mobile drama produced by SidusHQ and broadcast over SK Telecom. He’s best known for his supporting roles in “I’m Sorry, I Love You” and “Time Between Dog and Wolf”, and his leading roles in “Smile”, “You”, and “Cruel City”.

About her: 24-year-old Sooyoung is a singer, dancer, actress, promotional model, TV presenter, songwriter, rapper, and MC. She was discovered on SM Casting System via the 2000 SM Open Audition. She was a member of the Korean-Japanese duo group Route θ until the group disbanded in 2003. She then joined SNSD Girls’ Generation in 2007.

Their story: In February and October 2013, rumours of Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung made headlines. They denied it until they were spotted at a Christmas Eve party at Sooyoung’s house. Prior to the party, he was seen purchasing a Chanel “something” (we don’t know what) for Sooyoung. Finally, in January this year, SM Entertainment confirmed it by saying, “The dating rumors are true. While they were close as sunbae and hoobae last year, their relationship progressed into that of a couple. Please watch over them fondly.”

About him: 25-year-old Thai-Chinese Nichkhun is a singer and actor. After passing the audition hosted by JYP Entertainment, he was brought to South Korea in 2006 as a trainee. He sings and raps as a member of 2PM, a six-member South Korean boy band.

About her: 24-year-old Tiffany (real name Stephanie Hwang Mi-young) was scouted whilst performing on stage in the US. She was invited to audition at the SM Entertainment Starlight Casting System and joined the company on October 2004 in LA, California. She then went to South Korea and trained for 3 years and 7 months before debuting with SNSD Girls’ Generation.

Their story: The two were seen dating in March this year at an Asian fusion restaurant. Although the idols were trying very hard to not be seen or draw attention to themselves, witnesses noticed their affection for each other. After which, their respective agencies confirmed that they were a couple. SM Entertainment’s rep told Mydaily News, “After being friends, the two grew closer to become lovers.” while JYP Entertainment’s rep told TV Report, “As the reports say, Nichkhun and Tiffany have been dating for about four months now. Please look towards them kindly.”

About him: 22-year-old Byun Baekhyun joined SM Entertainment in 2011 through the SM Casting System, while he was in the midst of studying for his college musical entrance exams. He debuted with EXO in 2012 and is now the lead vocalist of EXO-K.

About her: 25-year-old Taeyeon is a singer, TV presenter, dancer, actress and promotional model. She was discovered in the 2004 SM Entertainment’s 8th Annual Best Contest where she won “Best Singer 1st Place” & “Grand Award”. She was featured in The One’s song “You Bring Me Joy” before debuting as a SNSD Girls’ Generation member.

Their story: Dispatch reported that Baekhyun and Taeyeon have been dating for 4 months now in secrecy. Apparently, their interest in each other was sparked back in October 2013. After being spotted going on a date, SM Entertainment’s rep told media outlets, “Having started off as close sunbae-hoobae, the two recently developed feelings for each other and are at the beginning stages.” It was also learnt that Baekhyun calls Taeyeon “Taeng-gu” and Taeyeon calls him “Bae-kung” and as a couple they are called as the, “Taeng Kung Couple”.

Who do you think is the cutest couple of them all? More importantly, that makes 4/9 SNSD Girls’ Generation members so, rumours aside, who do you think is next? Jessica? Hyoyeon? Let’s talk about that in the comments!


#ForTheLoveOfSpock: Leonard Nimoy’s Son Plans To Direct A Spock Documentary

Whether you’re a Trekkie/Trekker or not, “For The Love of Spock” is the only documentary you need to watch if you grew up watching Leonard Nimoy‘s Spock in the “Star Trek” franchise.

Leonard Nimoy was 83 years old when he died on 27th Feb at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was suffering from chronic lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), caused by years of smoking.

A month after his death, his son Adam Nimoy decided to pay his tribute to his late father by announcing his plans to produce and direct a documentary titled “For the Love of Spock.”

This will be a tribute to my dad and Spock. We have plenty to work from because my dad loved telling stories and he was very fond of the role.

Nimoy aimed to produce the documentary in celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek”, which aired for the first time on 8th September 1966.

The project was in works for quite some time as Adam told Variety that he began discussing the project with his late father several months ago. He revealed that his father even spoke with him about it 2 days before his death.

He felt as if he had plenty of time, but then he declined precipitously. I was struck with the outpouring of affection for him after he died, so this feels like the right thing to do.

Adam further revealed that both of them agreed that the documentary would focus on Spock’s enduring nature and Nimoy’s portrayal of the relentlessly logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise.

My father wrote 2 books — “I Am Not Spock” and “I Am Spock” — and we’ve got lots of recordings so there’s plenty for us to work with.

David Zappone, the owner and president of Paramount-based 455 Films, will produce the documentary while Zachary Quinto, who portrayed Spock in J.J. Abrams’ rebooted “Star Trek” franchise, will narrate. William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original franchise, also agreed to appear in the documentary.

Before Adam Nimoy began his career as a TV director, he worked as an attorney in entertainment law specialising in music and music publishing. He was also a business affairs executive for EMI America Records and Enigma Records. His directing credits include episodes of “NYPD Blue”, “The Practice”, “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, “Babylon 5”, “Sliders”, “Gilmore Girls”, and “The Outer Limit”.

He is also the author of his own biography titled “My Incredibly Wonderful, Miserable Life”.

Adam is currently seeking for conventional film financing, but he said he wouldn’t be opposed of the idea of starting a crowdfunding.

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#TexasChainsawMassacre Prequel: Sam Strike In Talks To Play Young Leatherface

Loads of horror classics such as”Poltergeist” and “It” are getting the reboot or remake treatment, but there’s no denying that these reboots are starting to get a little bit tiresome. However, there’s nothing worse than an ongoing film franchise that should have ended long, long time ago.

Just when we thought 2013’s “Texas Chainsaw 3D” would be the final instalment of the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise, TheWrap exclusively reported that a prequel is currently in development with “EastEnders” star Sam Strike in talks to star as the young Leatherface.

The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise is an American horror franchise that consists of 7 slasher films, comics, and a video game adaptation of the original film. Tobe Hooper directed the original film in 1974 based on a screenplay written by Kim Henkel and himself. It is the most successful film in the entire series as it introduced the world to Leatherface, a terrifying slasher who terrorises and kills unsuspecting visitors to its territory.

Since the franchise already spawned numerous sequels and remakes, it came as no surprise to us that a director would want to introduce Leatherface’s origin story through a prequel film.

“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning”, the prequel to 2003’s remake of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, was the first to introduce the slasher’s origin story. Released in 2006, the prequel received mixed reviews from the critics due to its attempt to transform the slasher into a “horror anti-hero” with his empathetic side.

Now, TheWrap is reporting that another prequel is currently in the works and it will be produced by “Texas Chainsaw 3D” producer CarlMazzocone, along with Christa Campbell, Lati Grobman, and Les Weldon. The project is being executive produced by Millennium’s Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson, John Thompson, Mark Gill, and Beth Bruckner O’Brien.

Titled “Leatherface”, the prequel will be directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, based on a screenplay written by up-and-coming genre scribe Seth M. Sherwood.

Maury’s and Bustillo’s involvement in the project bring high hopes to the fans as they are the French filmmakers behind the horror cult hit, “Inside”. It was reported that the prequel is set to take place in 1970s and it will centre on Jackson, a young boy who grows up to become the chainsaw-wielding psychopath.

Sm Strike is currently eyed to play a younger Leatherface, the antagonist who was reportedly inspired by Wisconsin killer Ed Gein. Best known for playing Johnny Carter in BBC soap opera “EastEnders” and Daniel “Dan” Morgan in CBBC series “M.I. High”, the English actor is expected to portray the killer who wears masks made of human skin and engage in murder and cannibalism. In the previous films, his character drives most of the plots and appears in all of the movies as he obeys his kills based on the orders by his older family members.

No further details about the project were announced yet, but what do you think of the prequel idea? Would you like to see it? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.


Hype’s Now Playing: Charli XCX – Boys

Charli XCX is b-back and she has dropped her music video for “Boys”. As promised, the highly-anticipated clip is filled with all kinds of hot boys!

“Angels!!! The boys video is finally here!!!!! Directed by me!!!!! So happy that this is finally out in the world! NO BOYS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO ?” she wrote in the video’s description.

“Boys” will be included in her upcoming 3rd studio album which is set to release next year. It is described as a breezy electro-pop track about how the British singer-songwriter’s romantic daydreaming is affecting her friendships.

“I’m sorry that I missed your party/ I wish I had a better excuse, like ‘I had to trash a hotel lobby’/ But I was busy thinking ’bout boys/ I was busy dreaming ’bout boys,” she sings.

The 3-minute video (above) features an A-list crew of male celebrities. DNCE frontman Joe Jonas is seen eating pancakes seductively in one scene, while Diplo cuddles with puppies in another. The clip also includes Charlie Puth, Wiz Khalifa, G-Eazy, Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Ty Dolla Sign, Will.i.am, K-rapper Jay Park and many more.

We gotta say, that’s some serious eye candy!

For more info, hit up Charli XCX’s official Facebook page.

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Ashton + Mila = Life Imitating Art?

If our memory serves us right, “That ‘70s Show” was over and done with yonks ago. So when we heard the news that “Kelso” aka Ashton Kutcher is hooking up with his onscreen off-and-on-again-for-eight-whole-seasons girlfriend from a long, long time ago, we were..not very moved.

In the short span of time that Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore has been apart (after the end of their marriage), he has gone from girl to girl, from rebound to rebound. This time, he has found one that’s probably his most “comfortable” rebound yet – “Jackie” aka Mila Kunis.

According to a source, the former “retro” stars have been spotted on multiple occasions as of recent. Which is..quite alright. They were in an “onscreen relationship” for a really long time, after all.

But more rumours fired up when the pair were seen spending the whole of last Saturday, furniture shopping together (huh?) then on what seemed like a date to sushi restaurant Asanebo in Los Angeles later that night.

X17 photographers said, “Ashton was touching Mila’s hand and Mila was all dressed up. She looked hot; this was definitely more than a dinner between friends – this was a full-on date!”

It seems that both Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis reportedly headed back to Kutcher’s newly purchased mega-mansion in the Hollywood Hills after grabbing dinner the cozy dinner date.

Phew. What a reunion. Or..just “friends”?

Last we recall, “Kelso” was a dim-witted, male version of a “dumb blonde” in “That ’70s Show” and “Jackie” was the superficial, somewhat whiny and spoilt little rich girl.

Uh, if life really is imitating art then, we’ll just have to see how this will turn out in the end.

(Must resist urge. Must not watch “That ’70s Show” eighth season finale again. Must not.)


Kanye’s Awkward Wardrobe Malfunction – Or Not

Ah, looks like not all is well is Hollywood after all.

Just a month ago, they were rumoured to be dating. The paps and the media were quick to catch (or make) word about their romance, snapping away and reporting about how in love they are. Or how they’re already talking marriage. Or how they’re ready to pick up rings. Or how to raise their kids.

A quick update: A source close to the couple said, “It’s getting very serious. She wants to be with him as much as possible. They really know and love each other.” So much so that Kim Kardashian has plans to join Kanye West on his upcoming summer tour with Jay-Z.

So here’s something that just made the tabloids have a field day – when Kanye was caught with his pants down after emerging from a car with Kim. Quick to jump to her new beau’s defense, Kim said, “It was a wardrobe malfunction. But it wasn’t anything intentional. It was not scandalous.”

“He was getting out of the car and his belt got pulled by this hook on the car door and he was trying to pull it up quick and his belt was really heavy”, she added.

Sure Kim. We hope that’s the real reason why he’s waddling behind you. Maybe Kanye should learn to keep certain..things in his pants. Or stop staging “incidences” in a mad grab for attention.

(Cue Kanye crashing the VMA stage to steal poor sweet Taylor Swift’s thunder)

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