An Introduction To MiniAchilles

Taiwanese-American rising R&B music sensation “MiniAchilles”  aka Jason Chen brings a more Western touch for showcasing his talented vocals to the masses : by converting viewers into fans through the power of social media such as YouTube. His motto (and the one true description of his innermost passion)?

If you’ve ever heard his covers/originals, you’d assume that he must’ve started singing since the day he learnt to walk. But the truth is, although Jason only learned to play the violin when he was much younger, he only started singing when he was 18 years old. When he was in his 2nd year of college, his friends encouraged him to upload videos of him singing on YouTube – and the rest, as they say, is history.

Since then, Jason Chen has evolved from producing ear-pleasing acoustic creations into crafting amazing re-imaginings of contemporary hits.

From his soulful mash-up interpretation of Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie/ Not Afraid”,  his most excellent pure English cover of BIGBANG Taeyang’s “Wedding Dress”:

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Coupled with his addictively soothing remix of Nelly’s “Just a Dream” with fellow YouTube artiste Joseph Vincent, it is not surprising that he has a significant following on various online social network sites. We fully recommend you check him out across all platforms starting with, of course, his YouTube channel.

We promise it’s filled with awesome videos of him singing covers from popular artistes from all over the world! Thank us later, yes?

For more information, hit up his official website or follow him on Twitter for more timely updates.


eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur Officially Launching At The Starhill On 17th Dec

Did you hear? Another major bookstore is about to debut opposite Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Since the pandemic, we’ve been anticipating the launch of Taiwan’s mega-bookstore chain in Malaysia and we finally have a date. eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur (誠品生活) is set to make its grand opening on 17th December 2022 in The Starhill, Bukit Bintang.

With over 30 free-for-all art and cultural events scheduled this December, eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur has already unveiled 3D-renderings of the physical store set-up highlighting 4 distinct themes. The theme around cities are inspired by the Italian novel “Invisible Cities”.

Here’s a brief description of the 4 themes in eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur:

Famous for his heart-warming storytelling and sketches, eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur will also showcase the inaugural exhibition of famed Asian illustrator, Jimmy Liao. His illustrations for “Turn Left. Turn Right”, “The Sound of Colours” and “The Starry Starry Night” been exhibited in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. In addition, the aforementioned popular illustrated books have also been translated into English, French, Korean and Thai, and adapted in films and TV shows.

Visitors can look forward to a wholesome selection of books in English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, and Japanese; as well as creative designs, lifestyle trends, performing arts and exhibitions, themed restaurants, cafés, and handicrafts – all under one roof in eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur. Besides the monthly Recommended Reads and Best Sellers, this new space will have the eslite Children section, a dedicated space for children’s literature and bestsellers.

Staying true to its family-friendly theme, eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur will also be organising thematic exhibition and storytelling activities for the entire family to enjoy every month.

For more info on the bookstore, check out its website here.

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#adidasOriginals: Yeezy Boost 350 Tan To Arrive In Malaysia On 29th December

Following the unprecedented global anticipation of the Yeezy Boost 350 released in a white, black, and gray colorway – Kanye West and adidas Originals will conclude this eventful year with another release of the already iconic style in a tan version.

The shoe marks the 6th footwear model launched in the historic partnership between West and adidas.

The lo-top Yeezy Boost 350 in tan features uppers composed of tonal Primeknit: a break-through material developed using adidas’ most advanced digital engineering techniques to fit like a second skin. Colour-coordinated outsoles leverage adidas BOOST™’s highly responsive properties to offer an unparalleled level of comfort, performance, and style.

The Yeezy Boost 350 combines the forward-thinking technologies of adidas with a classic aesthetic and represents a bold new design ideal.

Fans can get a pair by obtaining a ballot starting 27th December, 10am at the adidas Originals Concept Store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur up till 28th December, 10pm to stand a chance to purchase the Yeezy Boost 350 on its launch date on 29th December. With only 400 ballot tags available, the draw will take place at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur at 12pm on 29th December.

The Yeezy Boost 350 in tan retails at RM850 available from December 29th 2015 exclusively at the adidas Originals Concept Store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, visit Adidas Malaysia’s website.


Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Returning To Malaysia On 6th December

When foreigners hear about the Big Bad Wolf, they think of the wolf in “Little Red Riding hood”. But when we Malaysians hear about the Big Bad Wolf, the largest book sale comes to mind.

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back with their 10th anniversary y’all! And this time, it will be held at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) in The Mines. The 11-day event will be held on 6th December all the way to 16th December.

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The event will feature 4.5 million books and will be open for 24 hours along with free entry. So you can have all the time in the world to purchase their books that is on 75% to 95% discounts.

Being their 10th year in a row, this has left many to wonder how exactly will they manage to sell so many books at such a low price. Their secret? By placing the emphasis on their mission rather than their business.

According to co-founder Jacqueline Ng, they have always viewed themselves as a book advocacy company first and business second. This has lead to them being the staple in literacy improvement organisation in recent times.

The book sale has also manage to cross borders, with them travelling to 32 cities in 10 countries. The countries that they have travelled to include Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines to name a few.

In the end, no matter what genre you’re looking for, they will have just the right one for you. So make sure to mark your calendars and bring the biggest bag you can find, when the Wolf comes to visit on 6th December.

For more information, hit up Big Bad Wolf Book’s Facebook page.

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British Boyband Blue To Perform Live In KL In 2023! Concert Details Revealed!

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2023! Other than all the exciting new shows and movies that will come out next year, there are also going to be a lot of live musical performances on our shores! Many local and international acts will take to the stage in Kuala Lumpur to give fans all they’ve been waiting for.

Everyone is excited that local legend Dato Sheila Majid will be making her live comeback in March 2023. K-pop fans are also over the moon for BLACKPINK to take to the stage in KL once more. Well now, get ready to get even more pumped up, as English boyband Blue has just announced that they’ll be coming to Malaysia in February!

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Announced earlier today (Thursday, 29th December), the four-member group’s show will take place on our shores in basically 2 months! The KL concert will be part of the 20th anniversary of their “Heart & Soul” world tour, and will see the quartet perform their greatest hits, and some new material. Organised by HitmanSolutions and HappyMoonLive, here are all the details you need to know about the upcoming show:

Blue “Heart & Soul” World Tour Live In Malaysia

Venue: Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre

Ticketing: RM688 (VVIP), RM488 (VIP), RM358 (DIAMOND), RM258 (PLATINUM), RM188 (GOLD)

Blue fans can start purchasing their tickets on 4th January (Wednesday) at 12pm here.


Southeast Asia’s First Star Wars Virtual Run To Launch On May The 4th

Update (30th April): Due to the Covid-19 situation, the Star Wars Virtual Run 2020 has been rescheduled to begin on 15th June instead of 4th May.

Calling all Star Wars fans, the battle between light and darkness approaches. So get ready to pick your side when you join Southeast Asia’s first ever Star Wars Virtual Run.

Registration is already open to public and runners can clock in their run distance starting from May the 4th (derived from the iconic phrase “May the Force Be With You”) in celebration of Star Wars Day.

The Star Wars Virtual Run is open to participants in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. You can register through the MOVE app available on Google App and the App Store. Proceed by choosing the Light Side or the Dark Side. For those who have registered, the clock-in period is between 4th – 31st May.

There are 2 types of distances: Runners can choose to run solo in the 5.4km (Individual) or partner up with a buddy in the 40km (Individual or Group of Two) where the distances can be completed all at once or over a period of time. The MOVE app will track the distance and time of runs. Participants can also use any integrated trackers such as MapMyRun, Apple HealthKit and Google Fit.

Finisher trophies will be delivered to participants’ registered addresses. Merchandise such as Pass Holder and Mobile Phone Stand are also available for purchase on the app.

For more info on Star Wars Virtual Run, check out the official website here.


Hype’s Must Watch: MI5 AKA “Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation”

We knew the fifth installment of Mission Impossible (MI5) was coming in July, but we didn’t know much about it – until now. A minute-odd long (teaser?) trailer just made its way onto the internet that confirms it will be called “Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation”.

Directed by “Jack Reacher” director Christopher McQuarrie, the American action spy film is written by Drew Pearce and Will Staples. Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise will return to reprise his role as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt. He co-produced the film alongside “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams and David Ellison of Skydance Productions.

Jeremy Renner (of Marvel’s”The Avengers” fame), Ving Rhames (of “Pulp Fiction” fame), and Simon Pegg (of “Star Trek” fame) are set to reprise their respective roles in the film. Alec Baldwin (“30 Rock”) and Rebecca Ferguson (Hercules, The Red Tent) have also officially joined the cast of the film alongside “The Theory of Everything” star Simon McBurney, who is said to be portraying the boss of Ferguson’s character.

In the trailer, Tom Cruise gets shirtless and death-defying, Alec Baldwin looks menacing in a tux, and the villains are, presumably, villainous.

In case you missed it, MI5 pushed up its release date to avoid competition with the James Bond movie “Spectre” (November release) and the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (December release).

Want more? Tune in for the global trailer debut tomorrow, 24th March 2015 (23rd March in US) via the movie’s official website!

The global trailer for the 5th installment of the “Mission: Impossible” film series has been released. Ready or not, here it comes ;)

“Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation” is slated to be release on 31st July 2015 (US).

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

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#FerrariF458Italia: Pink Sports Car Rams Into Proton Prevé; Drivers Unhurt

A Ferrari rear-ending a Proton? Everyone would expect the Proton to be smashed to smithereens, but well, this real-life accident shows that our locally made car is a bit tougher than previously thought.

The accident between a Ferrari F458 Italia and Proton Prevé on the Jalan Tun Razak flyover heading towards Jalan Ampang has caught the attention of netizens, after photos of the scene showed that the Proton car only suffered minimal damage to the backseat. The unfortunate incident occurred at around 6am yesterday (Sunday, 19th June).

Proton cars, which have often been ridiculed by Malaysians for its declining quality, was surprisingly intact despite the huge impact of the collision, judging by the extensive damage on the front of the Ferrari sports car.

Understandably, the “crumple zone” of both cars, designed to crumple easily under pressure and absorb the main force of a crash, was completely destroyed.

Zainul Azraai, who posted photos of the crash on Facebook, explained that Proton’s “hot press forming (HPF)” technology helped in retaining the 4-door compact saloon’s structure, as the doors and airbags of the cars were still functioning.

HPF technology is used on parts of cars, usually the side frames, to protect passengers in case of frontal or side impact. The parts that are formed using the HPF technology undergo a molecular change, which results in 3 times the strength of high tensile steel. This process is usually used only by premium European car makers in Germany.

Although the name of the driver of the Ferrari wasn’t disclosed, netizens have speculated that Malaysian socialite Lisa Teh owns the car. The socialite previously posted a photo of a pink Ferrari of the same model on social media, which sparked rumours.

Teh has since denied that she drove the car, but she did not state that the car wasn’t hers.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police chief ACP Mohd Nadzri Hussain also explained that both drivers were not driving under the influence, as they tested negative on a breathalyser test. The weather was also clear at the time of the accident.

The 29-year-old driver of the Ferrari lost control and hit the rear end of the Proton Preve car which was travelling in the right lane.

It was also understood that both drivers lodged reports at the Tun H S Lee traffic police station.

The accident is currently being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules, which is explained as “careless driving leading to an accident”.

Sources: Zainul Azraai via Facebook, The Mole.


#KotaRaya: Dissatisfied Customers & Handphone Trader Brawl Forces Complex Closure

Barely a year after the Low Yat Plaza incident, another similar brawl broke out late yesterday (20th December, Sunday) involving IT customers and traders.

The 4:30pm Kota Raya shopping complex incident occurred when several dissatisfied customers, apparently backed by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), went to seek a refund from several seller who had allegedly cheated them. It is believed that the group had demanded for refunds for handphones they claimed they had been overcharged for.

Harian Metro quoted one Roslan Haji Ismail, a self-proclaimed activist and “leader” of the group, as saying that the argument started when one of the traders “behaved rudely and tried to chase them out”. He added that the scams were a regular occurrence but no one dares to report them.

As such brawl broke out, resulting in security personnel ordering the complex to be shut down. The scuffle lasted for about 5 minutes and about 2 minutes odd of it was caught on video.

Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Zainuddin Ahmad, when contacted by Astro Awani, confirmed the incident.

Sources: Astro Awani, NST, FMT / Featured image from NST.

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#MajesticCasual: Popular Youtube Music Channel Closed Over Copyright Infringement

Instead of spending hours browsing through multiple music blogs for some great music, some of us spent time listening to Majestic Casual as the widely popular YouTube channels helped us discover some rad songs that blend chillwave, hip hop, and deep house.

Unfortunately, this channel has ceased to exist.

According to Mix Mag, the long-standing YouTube music channel was terminated due to multiple 3rd-party claims of copyright infringement.

Its massive archive was removed from the site and subscribers of the channel are faced with this message reading:

Majestic Casual has been terminated because we’ve received multiple third-party claims of copyright infringement regarding material that the user posted.

Before it was terminated, the channel had over 2.5 million subscribers.

Based in Stuffgart, Majestic Casual was launched in 2011 and gained popularity through its mix of electronic music, experimental, hip-hop, indie, pop, and many more.

Over the years, Majestic became an influential YouTube channel and promoted a mix of new and established artistes such as Disclosure and Jessie Ware by releasing their remixes. It is also known for covering videos with beautiful Tumblr-esque images.

Since it generates millions of views each months, the channel released a 2-disc compilation in 2013, featuring SBTRKT, Flume, Bondax, and Nosaj Thing.

The takedown follows reports that YouTube owner Google’s plans to provide up to USD1 million in legal fee to rescue some of its content creators from copyright holders.

Through a blog post, Google’s copyright legal director Fred von Lohmann wrote:

We are offering legal support to a handful of videos that we believe represent clear fair uses which have been subject to DMCA takedowns.

“We’re doing this because we recognise that creators can be intimidated by the DMCA’s (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) counter-notification process and the potential for litigation that comes with it,” he added.

It’s unclear whether Majestic Casual would be qualified for this support from Google.

The takedown didn’t come as a surprise to many because other major streaming sites are suffering heavy pressures from record labels and copyright owners as well. SoundCloud recently started cracking down on online radio stations to pursue a deal with the majors.

On its Facebook page, Majestic Casual apologised to its fans with the Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “I’ll be back” supercut. As it is one of the bigger channels on the popular video-posting website, we certainly hope that the channel will come back up and running again.

But for now, you can still stream one of Majestic Casual’s electronic music curations on Spotify below:

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5 Malaysian Brands That Make Bags You GOTTA Bag! #SapotLokal

As much as society considers diamonds to be a girl’s best friend, we believe bags are. Diamonds are nice to look at, but bags are something you can never have too many of. Also, there are so many bags available on the market, including dumpling bags, saddle bags, tote bags, sling bags, and many others. It goes without saying that one style of bag is never enough.

Hunting down the perfect bag could be a challenge – but not impossible. You could go for the easy route and purchase from conventional bag brands. However, why go that way when you can #sapotlokal? Not only will you get a one-of-a-kind bag from a homegrown brand, you’ll also show your utmost support to our local businesses so that they can continue to thrive.

Below are 5 local bag brands to #sapotlokal so you can strut down the street in style, while supporting local businesses.

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You’re not Malaysian if you haven’t heard of the brand, Christy Ng. You may think that is a bold statement to make, but everyone and their mother knows and probably owns one or two products from this Malaysian brand. The brand has an extensive collection of bags that you might have trouble choosing from. They also provide a service where you engrave your name on your chosen bag to make it personal and one-of-a-kind.

Visit Christy Ng’s website to start shopping now!

If your style is inclined towards minimalism, The WES Studios features a comprehensive line of bags geared toward gender neutral fashion. WES stands for “We Enjoy Simplicity,” which explains its philosophical trend of keeping its look more unisex and simple. It does, however, sell a wide array of bags – ranging from feminine to gender-neutral.

Visit The WES Studio’s website to start shopping now!

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Another well-known bag brand if you’re big on the local brand scene. Sometime By Asian Designers offers an extensive collection of bags, ranging from tote bags to carry your everyday necessities, to simply holding your favourite cup of coffee. From canvas and vegan leather to denim and nylon, there is every type of bag imaginable at Sometime By Asian Designers that we’re pretty sure should be slung over your arm.

Visit Sometime By Asian Designers’ website to start shopping now!

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If you’re looking for premium and high-quality bags that can compete with those of any internationally-renowned brand, look no further than B.adore. The homegrown brand presents a full collection of bags unlike any other, with the goal of providing exquisite and exclusive bags to locals. B.adore’s bags are not only beautiful, but also long-lasting, thanks to their high durability and aesthetic quality.

Visit B.adore’s website to start shopping now!

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Cream Couch, founded in 2020, is your next bag brand bestie! You can choose from a wide range of bags from the locally-based brand. Cream Couch’s bags are suitable for any modern woman, as they are vivid, stylish, and timeless, transcending any trends that may emerge in 2023.

Visit Cream Couch’s website to start shopping now!

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#AngryBirds: Southeast Asia’s First Indoor Activity Park To Open In Johor

Southeast Asia’s first indoor Angry Birds Activity Park located in Komtar JBCC shopping mall will finaly be opened to the public on 31st Oct.

Johor Corp President and Chief Executive Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim said it was targeting a visitor-ship of 150,000 to the 26,000 sq ft-park in the first year. “We hope the activity park will become the main attraction for visitors locally and abroad, in a bid to promote Malaysia especially Johor Bahru,” he said during a media preview session.

Also present were Rovio Entertainment sales and communications director, Jonna Nummela and Damansara Asset Sdn Bhd executive director, Yusaini Sidek. Kamaruzzaman, who said that the Angry Birds Activity Park was a joint venture with the founder of the bird game Finland-based Rovio Entertainment.

The park, valued at an estimated RM17 million, offers a variety of fun-packed activities, entertainment, and attractive games for the young generation and children such as Lazer Bird Shoot, Classic Tower Play, Red Bird Goal, Piggy Shooting Gallery, Captain Black Bird Ship, and others. Tickets are priced at RM75 per entry but for MyKad or MyKid holders, the tickets are priced at RM60. A variety of tickets from a single pass, family passes to unlimited annual passes are available.

The park is located at the mall’s third floor and will be opened from 10am to 10pm daily. Children below 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information, visit their website.


#PLAYDayOut: Play Club KL’s Movement For World Domination, One Party At A Time

The lights, the people, the cultures, and the moments. But most importantly, the music. Every fan’s dream is to catch their favourite artists live in the flesh, because nothing beats being in the moment and feeling the music first hand.

Some lucky fans got to experience that when they caught Rihanna Live in London as well as the explosive line up of electronic dance music legends like Afrojack, Deadmau5, Avicii, Axwell ^ Ingrosso, and many more at this year’s edition of Korea’s largest music festival, Ultra Korea.

All through Play Club KL’s new party movement – PLAY DAY OUT.

First up, 2 lucky music lovers accompanied by Malaysian Youtube star Joseph Germani and social media influencer Alicia Tan lived it up at Ultra Korea, Korea’s largest music festival.

Headliners include Knife Party, Martin Garrix, Fedde Le Grand, and also ground breaking artistes such as Chase and Status – a duo that Time Out London describes as having “juggernaut beats, skittering rhythms and colossally filthy dubstep-to-jungle bass wobble”, as well as Dutch producer and musician, Netsky, who DJ Mag describes as having a “glossy, ultra-clean take on drum and bass”.

For a duration of 3 days, Germani and Tan partied hard not only with the winners but alongside tens of thousands of the friendliest and nicest people from all over the globe as ravers united in one place to celebrate their love for electronic dance music.

The Play Day Out winners also caught Avicii’s very last show at Ultra Korea 2016, a heartbreakingly significant moment in electronic dance music history which lit the Seoul Olympic Stadium sky high as it sounded like the entire of Seoul sang along to “Wake Me Up” and “Waiting For Love” and turning the stadium into an oversized dance and fist-pumping extravaganza.

Next up on the music train was Rihanna Live in London where 3 blessed Bad Gal RiRi enthusiasts accompanied by Malaysian beat box sensation Shawn Lee got the chance of a lifetime thanks to Play Day Out, to watch the Barbados songstress strut her stuff and set the stage on fire.

Rihanna kick-started the show with her ballad of “Stay” instead of one of her bass thumping numbers, much to the surprise of her fans, using only the power of her voice to draw in the crowd.

She then belted out some of her classics that we’ve loved long time such as “Umbrella” and a goosebumps-inducing rendition of “Diamonds”, as well as some of her newer hits from her most recent album, ANTI which includes smash hits “Work” and “Desperado”.

The lucky winners further made the rest of the world jealous as they got to witness one of Rihanna’s rare moments of when she shows her softer side, clearly feeling the love from the crowd and thanking everyone involved in making her shows happen, before swearing by her Bad Gal RiRi status.

Play Club KL went through the spirits of the winners they sent, partied like there was no tomorrow, and conquered both Ultra Korea and Rihanna Live in London. With Play Day Out’s next stop being Ultra Bali, who knows what awaits the next batch of lucky winners.

In order to be eligible for Play Day Out, PLAY visitors must purchase the selected twin bottle packages while stocks last. Each purchase entitles one PDO coupon to be dropped at the dedicated box located at PLAY’s entrance for a draw during the respective closing parties.

For more information, hit up The Roof’s website or Facebook page. For reservations and further inquiries, please call 013 – 2703 111 or 03 – 8605 3388.

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Hype’s Exclusive: A Walk In The Wildlife With The Irwins

We had the pleasure of meeting 3 extraordinary individuals and Australia’s favourite wildlife conservationists Terri, Bindi, and Robert Irwin at an exclusive wildlife session held at Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia last Friday. Bindi made her way to Malaysia to continue her father’s – the legendary late Steve Irwin – legacy and passion for wildlife conservation.

We sat down with little Robert and young Bindi for an interview after the Discovery Kids press conference and they shared with us their thoughts on animal poaching and their favourite animals.

Hi Bindi, hi Robert!  Welcome to Malaysia. How has your day been so far?

Bindi: “Very good! And we get to talk to you!”

Robert: “We actually arrived yesterday – last night, we arrived here. We haven’t been here for very long and it’s actually our first time but we’re already loving it here. We love the people. The people here are lovely! We haven’t tried many local foods yet but we’re hoping to try some local food. Maybe we could try the durian?”

Bindi: “Robert’s all for it but I’m slightly nervous because I hear mixed reviews like, you either love it or hate it. Maybe I’ll hold my breath when I eat it? (laughs)”

What else are you two loving about Malaysia?

Robert: “We especially like it here because Malaysia has not only the city but also a lot of rain forest habitat as well. I heard that there’s like 50% nature in the area so that’s really cool.”

Bindi: “And you have King Cobras here? We love King Cobras! That’s one of my favourite snakes.”

We also have orang utans here. Have you seen one?

Bindi: “Yes, I have! Aren’t they beautiful? They’re like people! If they were people, they’d look like really old, grumpy men. They’re so cute!”

Robert: “They’re so curious and they’re really intelligent. They just wanna come up to you and explore you and see what you’re doing. It’s so funny.”

Tell us, and we know that when wildlife is concerned, this is a serious problem. What are your thoughts on animal poaching?

Bindi: “Yeah, it’s hard. We find that all over the world though – the black market just seems to be growing, which is really sad. We always tell people that the greatest thing they can do for wildlife is not to purchase wildlife products. You’ll never get the world to be vegetarian, I mean, we eat meat but those animals can be responsibly farmed. Whereas wildlife such as tigers, kangaroos, crocodiles, they can’t be farmed. If we continue to consume them..that destroys wildlife population.”

They do sell kangaroo meat in Australia, don’t they?

Bindi: “They do. Hunting kangaroos is allowed in Australia. It’s awful because often, these roo shooters will go out to kill the kangaroos but a lot of times, they’re drunk, so they’ll shoot their bottom jaws off or leave their babies on the sides of the roads. So we have a conservation property filled with kangaroos and a lot of these kangaroos are dying because they can’t eat or their legs have been run over and we have to put them down. And it’s so sad. People don’t understand what goes on behind the scenes.”

Amongst all the animals that you’ve seen, which ones are your favourites? And why?

Bindi: “It’s so hard to choose. I want to say all of them.”

Robert: “Probably my favourite animal – and it’s cool because I’ve had the opportunity to experience them – would be crocodiles. I love crocodiles so much and that was also my Dad’s favourite animal. Every year, around August or September, we go to the conservation property that we have called the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. We go and catch crocodiles and research them so that we can see what they get up to, what they’re doing, or where they go. To catch the crocodiles, you actually have to physically hold them down. There are some other ways to catch them, by using sedatives, but it’s not good for them like they might not completely wake up when the sedatives wear off because the crocodile’s metabolism can’t handle it. So what we do is that we jump on the crocodiles and hold them down, and then we put ropes on them and make sure that they’re restrained before attaching tracking devices on them. There are two types of trackers; the acoustic tracker which can track the crocodile wherever it goes through the river system, and then there’s the satellite tracker which can track the crocodile wherever it goes in the world!”

Bindi: “Do you know that a crocodile’s breath doesn’t have an odour? When you pin them down, they would often exhale but it doesn’t have an odour. It’s amazing! And they have chubby legs, and really soft feet. And the babies make this gorgeous noise..”

Robert: “Yeah! It’s kinda like this squeaky..(mimics baby crocodile noise)”

Aww. Aren’t the Irwins the cutest? Thank you Bindi and Robert for speaking to us. Don’t stay away for too long now, come back and visit Malaysia again soon.

And thank you, Discovery Kids for organizing the interview.

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“Bindi’s Bootcamp: Reboot” currently airs on Discovery Kids (HyppTV CH 561), every Monday at 10:30am. Encores are on the same day at 4:30pm and 8:00pm. “Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors” airs weekday at 8:00pm beginning 10th  July 2013 (Wednesday).

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Hype’s Movie Review: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” Loses Its Steam Halfway Through

Despite its lackluster performance at the box office, there was always hope that there would be a sequel to 2012’s “Jack Reacher”. The movie, which was adapted from the Lee Child novel “One Shot”, received mixed reviews from critics, but remains well-accepted by fans and the public.

Thus, it came as no surprise when it was announced that a 2nd movie was in the works.

“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” is based on the 2013 best-selling novel of the same name, and Tom Cruise reprises his role as Jack Reacher, a former Major in the United States Army Military Police Corps who roams the US taking up odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations.

After getting to know Army Major Susan Turner (played by Cobie Smulders), whom he reported to frequently through phone calls while on his adventures, Reacher goes back to the headquarters of his old military unit in search for her. However, he soon finds out that she has been arrested for treason. Believing that she has been wrongly imprisoned, the ex-major will stop at nothing to prove her innocence and to uncover the truth behind a massive government conspiracy involving soldiers who are being killed.

The movie started off on a fast pace and it did not waste too much time introducing the characters or story line. We particularly liked the beginning, which set the mood for the whole movie. Plot development was shown in a few necessary scenes without being too long-winded, and frankly speaking, it was well done and impressed us so much. Sadly, the remainder of the movie wasn’t as impressive.

As in the books and the 1st movie, Reacher remains a tough and cold guy, but this time, he finds out that one of his ex-flings has filed a paternity suit against him and that he actually has a 15-year-old daughter, Samantha Dayton (as played by Danika Yarosh). While it might seem like a good idea to give the man some emotions and show the audience a softer side of him, we just couldn’t feel the chemistry between Reacher and Dayton.

Yes, we do see the interactions between them; we witness some supposedly touching moments and we see the dynamics change between them. We see them, but we don’t feel it. Their relationship and connection doesn’t feel solid enough – it might be the acting, or the lack of emotions; but something felt missing.

That’s not to say that Yarosh was a bad actress. In fact, she was anything but. Although she was the whiny and rebellious teen (which sometimes annoyed us to an extreme extent), her scenes contained some of the most touching elements in the movie. We won’t mention any spoilers but her performance gets better towards the end of the movie. Her love for art and the turmoil in her head, we could almost feel it. But to be brutally honest, the movie could have done without this character and none of us would be any the wiser.

Another character whom we really liked was Turner. Oh man, how could anyone not love the bad-ass fly-kicking major? She might be the best thing that came out of the movie, and her character stood out amongst other comical and contrived characters. As someone who climbed up the ranks through the military, Smulders’ character is one who doesn’t take shit from anyone. Not even Reacher, who tried to used her gender against her (which later turned out to be his inability to articulate his thoughts and emotions).

She was exceptional, and perhaps if the movie’s main focus was on the relationship between Reacher and Turner, it would be much more enjoyable. We didn’t even need romance, as the chemistry between the pair was fun to watch. The dynamic between them was just right as they complemented each other rather having than the female depending on the male.

It was also fun to watch Reacher flail as a father while Turner excelled at being a friend to Dayton.

As for the plot, there was nothing exceptional and every scene and sequence were fairly predictable. The final plot twist (was it supposed to be a surprise?) was so forced that we saw it coming a mile away. But yes, we understand, you’re not supposed to watch action movies for the story line.

All in all, we would say “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” fairs as a very average movie. There were nothing special that made it stand out from other action thriller films. We wouldn’t watch it again and if you asked us, we would recommend watching only if there’s nothing else in the cinemas.

“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” was released in Malaysian cinemas on 20th October.

For more info, visit the official website and Facebook page.


Trailer For “The LEGO® Movie” Released!

“The LEGO® Movie”, the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO® adventure, directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller. It stars the vocal talents of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman and Alison Brie, with Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman.

The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Check out the way awesome-r than just awesome trailer:

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Yeah. You could say that we’re totally excited about this.

“The LEGO® Movie” is due to be released on 7th February 2014.

For more information, visit their website or their Facebook page.

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Hype’s Must Watch: Disney’s Tomorrowland

Somewhere in this world, there’s a secret place where nothing is impossible. However, not everyone can find this place or even see it. Only a selected few are invited, or rather, chosen to join the community.

Back in October 2014, we were given our first look at the mysterious place through the teaser trailer of Brad Bird’s “Tomorrowland”. But now, the full-length trailer is giving us a slightly more detailed look at the world beyond tomorrow.

Sorry to disappoint you, ravers, but Disney’s “Tomorrowland” certainly wasn’t about the music festival that carries the same name.

Directed by Brad Bird, it is an upcoming sci-fi adventure film co-written and produced by Bird and “Lost” writer Damon Lindelof. Unlike your typical Disney classics, “Tomorrowland” is not based on a story found in a book as the original film found its story based on an attraction of the same name at Disney theme parks.

The movie stars “Under the Dome” actress Britt Robertson as Casey, who fnds her way to a former boy-genius (played by Academy Award winner George Clooney) after she possesses a magical pin that transports her to an alternate universe.

Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (played by Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (played by Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland”. What they must do there changes the world – and them – forever.

Produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov, “Tomorrowland” is executive produced by John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen and Bernard Bellew. Due to a naming conflict with the music festival, the film will be promoted as “TomorrowWorld” in certain European countries and as “Tomorrowland: A World Beyond” in the UK.

Slated for release on 22nd May 2015, the movie also stars Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy, Thomas Robinson, Kathryn Hahn, Tim McGraw, Keegan-Michael Key, and Judy Greer.

Check out the trailer in the video below:

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


(UPDATE) #McDonalds: Only Halal-Certified Birthday Cakes Allowed

Before you celebrate your birthday at McDonald’s, remember to make sure that your cake has been certified halal!

The fast food chain has released a statement explaining that all birthday cakes must be accompanied by a halal certification or logo in order to be brought in their premises.

“As a company that offers only halal-certified products, we implement a ‘no outside food policy’ to ensure that all products served and consumed at our restaurants are halal. In the case of ‘birthday parties’ at McDonald’s, we have made an exception to allow customers to bring in their own birthday cakes as part of their celebration, provided that the cakes are certified halal.

This condition is critical to preserve the integrity of our halal certification. Moving forward, we will continue to strictly uphold all standards and requirements related to food quality, safety and halal so that all our customers may enjoy our products with peace of mind.”

This comes after a photo of the notice regarding its halal regulations went viral on social media. In the notice, McDonald’s requested for all customers to abide by the regulations as it could potentially affect the halal status of all McDonald’s outlets in the country.

When contacted by Free Malaysia Today, Jakim responded that the halal guidelines are there to “prevent food from getting mixed up and to stave off any doubts about the halal standard of the restaurants”.

Jakim halal hub division director Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said that not only must the food prepared in the premise be certified halal, the food that enters the premises must also be halal. He continued to explain that non-Muslims are also subject to the guidelines, and the responsibility falls on the halal-certified restaurant to make sure that the regulations are obeyed.

In response to the uproar over the recent notice about halal-certified birthday cakes, McDonald’s Malaysia has released a follow-up statement on their website. In the statement, the fast food chain apologised for the misunderstanding that the notice has caused, adding that they had no intention of discriminating their patrons.

“At McD, we have always practiced a ‘No outside food allowed’ policy, but have made exceptions for birthday cakes as they are important for celebrating special occasions. However, in order to maintain our Halal status, we have to ensure that all products consumed in our restaurants are Halal certified as required by JAKIM,” the company explained.

“We sincerely thank all Malaysians who have given their thoughts and opinions. More importantly, we appreciate that you care enough to share your views with us, and we will continue to improve to make McDonald’s a place that is truly for all Malaysians,” they added.

Meanwhile, the online debate continues to brew over McDonald’s Malaysia’s decision to ban non-halal cakes, with home bakers arguing that the ingredients for cakes e.g. flour, eggs, sugar are generally halal. Netizens have even taken to McDonald’s Malaysia’s Facebook page to slam the company’s decision for implementing such a rule.

“Truly for all Malaysians? Don’t sell beef products as there are a lot of Buddhists and Hindu friends who do not consume beef. If you can’t do so, don’t mention truly Malaysian in your statement,” one Facebook user commented.

“That means those homemade cakes need to get Halal certificate from Jakim? You make no sense. I’ll never bring my kids for a Happy Meal any more. Ain’t that happy with your poor policy,” another said.

Note: Certified “halal” food means that it’s free from pork products, alcohol, and certain other ingredients that are considered impure in Islamic law. But it also boils down to how the food is processed, made, produced, manufactured and/or stored using utensils i.e. equipment and/or machinery used in the process must also have been cleansed according to the Islamic law.

Malaysians aren’t strangers to the ongoing halal/non-halal issues, which have seen arguments brewing in recent times. In October last year, popular pretzel food chain Auntie Anne’s was denied a halal certification simply because there was an item named “Pretzel Dog” on their menu. The company later renamed the item to “Pretzel Sausage“.

Everything that you need to know regarding the halal/non-halal issue here.

Sources: The Star Online, Free Malaysia Today, McDonald’s Malaysia, MMO.

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Concert Review: CL Gave Us “5 Stars”-Worthy Performances During Good Vibes

After a two-year hiatus (due to the Covid-19 pandemic), Good Vibes is finally back with a bang! A large crowd of local concertgoers and music enthusiasts gathered at Sunway Lagoon to sing and dance their hearts out during the first day of Good Vibes Weekender 2022 music festival yesterday (Friday, 23rd September).

The seven-hour long concert was jam-packed with a vast array of musical genres such as sultry bedroom pop, homegrown electronica and punk pop, synth-pop, alternative rock. Fans were also treated with sizzling hip-hop and K-pop performances. The show was headlined by our very own Mr. President, Joe Flizzow and the one and only Queen of K-pop, CL!

Local musical acts Alex Ungku and Claudia acted as show-openers for this year’s Good Vibes fest. The former wowed the crowd with flawless performances of his songs such as “Cloud Nine”, “Rindu”, “Let Me In” (with Bil Musa) and “Summer Lover”. Meanwhile, Claudia delivered her hits including “Mikaela”, “Nice Guy” and “Bodies”. Despite being the opening acts, both Alex and Claudia didn’t fail to get the crowd going with their splendid performances.

Next to come up on stage was Midnight Fusic. They set the stage of fire with a string of their popular songs namely “Off My Mind”, “Lovesick and also, “Summer Love”. Singer Lunadira also appeared as a special guest. She performed the song “Vertigo” with the indie band.

Following Midnight Fusic, the next artiste to perform was Dolla. The four-piece girl group came up with energetic performances of “Watch Me Glow”, “Fight”, and “Bad”. The girls also performed a snippet from their upcoming ballad number “Mungkin Ini Adalah Lagu Paling Sedih Pernah Ku Buat”. Mark your calendar, iDollas, the song is set to be released this coming 30th September!

Following Dolla’s performance, the crowd was pumped up with club bangers by Surf Mesa and Snakehips. As the night fell, English pop duo Oh Wonder came up on stage to perform their setlist. Comprised of real-life married couple Anthony and Josephine Van der West, they sent the crowd into a frenzy with their energetic renditions of their songs such as “Hallelujah”, and “F**k It I Love You”, “Happy” and “Lose It”. Josephine also didn’t forget to interact with the crowd in attendance. She showed off her skills in speaking Malay, uttering words such as “Apa Khabar”, “Selamat Malam” and also “Mak Kau Hijau”!

Malaysian rapper SonaOne was met with loud cheer from the crowd when he appeared. He set the stage ablaze with his signature upbeat hip-hop jams such as “Loccdown”, “Hak Eleh”, “No More”, “Obvious” and “Bomba”. The audience were also spotted vibing and singing along with the 33-year-old singer’s performances. Next to get the people going was Joe Flizzow. The seasoned rapper wowed the crowd with his live performances of songs such as “Havoc”, “Baek”, and “Sampai Jadi”. He was then joined by SonaOne on the stage. The duo performed “Apa Khabar” and “Suatu Malam Di Temasek” together, thus ending their joint segment.

The lights then went off in preparation for the final act. After a few moments, CL appeared on stage, and was met with the loudest cheers from the Sunway Lagoon crowd. She opened her segment with sizzling performances of her songs namely “Spicy”, “Hwa” and “The Baddest Female (GZB)”.

Just when we thought the sexy idol was running out of energy, she took it up another notch with a series of energetic performances for songs including “5 Star”, “Chuck”, “Dr. Pepper”, “Tie A Cherry”, “Lover Like Me”, and “MTBD”. Midway through the performance, CL also quipped about taking her long coat off, presumably because of the humid weather here in Malaysia. “I really want to take this jacket off, but I don’t want to get in trouble so…” the solo artiste told the crowd. She closed the show with one last performance of “Hello Bitches”.

she freakin got the SAUCE 🌶#GoodVibesWithCL @chaelinCL  pic.twitter.com/m0vuLkYkvg

— 🇮🇳🍒 (@memealuvzCLx) September 23, 2022

BITCHES #GoodVibesWithCL @chaelinCL #GVW2022 pic.twitter.com/PVztU4y1mD

— liv (@chaerryflavor) September 23, 2022

“I really wanna take this Jacket off but I dont wanna be in trouble so”…

she cant bcus it is Malaysia🤣#GoodVibesWithCL pic.twitter.com/324f1IxFMT

— kindfallenangel 𓆩♡𓆪 (@kindfallenangel) September 23, 2022

All in all, we have no doubt that all the featuring artistes for this year’s Good Vibes have given their best efforts to entertain the crowd in attendance. If anything, this concert has made us appreciate their music even more!

Stay tuned to our review for Day 2 of Good Vibes Weekender 2022 concert at Hype.my ;)

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#TEENTOP: Idol Group To Officially Promote As 5 Members From Now On

Angels, we hate to break this to you, but TEEN TOP will officially be promoting as a 5-member group from now on.

The announcement was made by the group’s label, TOP Media, today (Monday, 20th March). This might come as a huge disappointment to fans, who have been waiting with bated breathe ever since L.Joe’s departure announcement in February.

With the official announcement, it means that L.Joe has stood by his decision of not joining in TEEN TOP’s music promotions. TEEN TOP’s upcoming 2nd full album will only see the participation of Chunji, Niel, Ricky, Changjo, and leader C.A.P.

“The label and the TEEN TOP members have been pushing back the album release date and requested L.Joe to promote together with the rest of the members. L.Joe expressed that he had no desire to participate in TEEN TOP albums, and we decided that pushing the comeback date was harming the other 5 members.

After long discussions with the members, we have come to this decision (to comeback as a 5-member group). We will let you know of the plans for their second album as soon as we can.”

L.Joe announced his departure on 10th February after he terminated his contract. He was reported to have participated in the earlier recording for the album, and the members and company have both expressed their wishes for the upcoming album to consist of all 6 members.

However, it seems like TEEN TOP will continue on as 5, and we wish the best of luck to both parties.

To keep yourself updated with TEEN TOP, visit their website and Facebook page.


#Alien: Leaked Britney Spears Song Reveals Heavy Auto-Tune Work

This might not be the first time we’ve heard a Britney Spears track without any auto-tune enhancement, but it doesn’t mean it makes us cringe any less this time around.

On 2nd July, the unedited vocal version of Spears’ track “Alien”, off of her most recent album, “Britney Jean”, leaked. The cut, which can be heard below, features Spears without any vocal effects, and reportedly gives viewers a glimpse at her “real” voice. As the leak picked up steam, which led to track producer William Orbit posting a statement on Facebook explaining:

Netizens who have heard the auto-tune-less version have gone on to bash Britney Spears, with some saying really harsh things like, “I knew she couldn’t sing! She sounds like my cat dying!” and “Seriously?? And people still call her a singer? PUHLEASE”.

However, because of that leaked studio session controversy, Britney is now trending on the Billboard Twitter Realtime Charts. According to Billboard, The song charted on the Trending 140 at #10 yesterday  morning, 10th July at 11am from conversation surrounding the video clip. By 12pm (ET), “Alien” had risen to all the way to #2. Wow?

Listen to the track below and decide for yourself whether this is a warm-up or the real deal:


#GoldfishAndBlink: Malaysian DJ Duo To Perform At Tomorrowland 2017!

Yes, yes! A million times yes! Malaysian DJ duo Goldfish & Blink is set to party it up at Tomorrowland, one of the world’s largest and most notable music festivals.

The pair took to Facebook to announce the good news. They wrote, “The biggest show of our career yet, any DJ’s dream come true, This is one MALAYSIA BOLEH! Moment for us.”

The duo also added, “Thank you so much to everyone who has been a part of the journey Supermodified Agency, FUTURE SOUND ASIA, Zouk Club KL, and especially all the fans who have shown us love over the years. We hope to see some of you there reaching for the stars, right along with us!”

Goldfish & Blink, otherwise known as Alvin Teoh and Lau Hoe Yi, are regarded as some of the top DJs in the local music industry. They have topped the Beatport chart several times and played at major international festivals such as the Amsterdam Dance Event, Ultra Korea, and Future Music Festival Asia. Besides that, their mixing and production skills have won them fans such as Tiesto, Hardwell, and Romero.

Established in 2005, Tomorrowland is an annual EDM festival held in Belgium. The festival features prominent DJs from all around the world including

This year, Tomorrowland will consist of 2 weekends (21st to 23rd July and 28th to 30th July) and will feature Afrojack, Tiesto, Eric Prydz, Paul Van Dyke, The Chainsmokers, Armin Van Buuren, and of course, Goldfish & Blink!

Sources: sea-globe, Goldfish & Blink’s Facebook page.

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Bruno Mars Gets All Unorthodox-ish

He might not be the man you’d want to take home to meet your parents, but at least he produces good music. Them previous award nominations and trophies can’t be wrong! So when we heard (or rather, saw) that the 27-year-old singer-songwriter has officially released “Unorthodox Jukebox”, we couldn’t wait to review the album.

Could he pull off the same versatility he exuded with, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans”? Let’s find out.

In October, Bruno Mars gave us a little sneak peek into his new work when he released his new single, “Locked Out Of Heaven”. If anything, it sounded very 80s to us. It has got that kinda vibe! Kinda like a hybrid of popular English musician Sting and English rock band The Police, tossed with a dabbling of reggae:

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Not bad. Can’t say we didn’t expect him to mix things up.

And then there’s the heartbreaking piano ballad, “When I Was Your Man” which showcased his bare-naked feelings and successfully shattered us into a million pieces. Obviously, Bruno can’t go without pulling at our heartstrings at least once throughout the entire time we were listening to the album. Especially with a voice that sings these lyrics:

That I should have bought you flowers and held your hand.

Should have gave all my hours when I had the chance,

Take you to every party cause all you wanted to do was dance,

Now my baby is dancing, but she’s dancing with another man.

Although it hurts I’ll be the first to say that I was wrong.

I hope he buys you flowers, I hope he holds your hand.

Give you all his hours when he has the chance.

Take you to every party cause I remember how much you loved to dance.

Do all the things I should have done when I was your man!

Also, let’s not forget to include his wonderful performance of “When I Was Your Man” on the finale of American reality talent show, “The Voice (Season 3)”. Someone needs to run on stage to give this man a hug:

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The other song that cinched our 101% attention instantly was “Natalie”. He clearly channels the late Michael Jackson here and we gotta admit that he wasn’t doing a bad job at it at all – and he knows it. There’s also some of that channeling on “Moonshine“:

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Groovy much? 10 songs on “Unorthodox Jukebox” featuring a cocktail of musical genres and slightly more than half an hour’s worth of Bruno Mars goodness. We’d tell you to pick a copy of his new album up immediately – if you haven’t already. Do it, do it now.

Bruno Mars’ “Unorthodox Jukebox” is now available at a music store near you. Alternatively, you could also purchase the album off iTunes here.

For more information, visit his official website.

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Rumour: First #BatmanVSuperman Trailer To Arrive Before “Avengers: Age Of Ultron”

Here we go again. Yet another piece of rumour has surfaced online, claiming that director Zack Snyder will release the teaser trailer of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” an hour before Lucasfilm kicks off the Star Wars Celebration.

The Star Wars Celebration, which is set to be held from 16th to 19th April at Anaheim Convention Center, is a fan gathering to celebrate the release of a “Star Wars” franchise movie.

According to Latino Review’s Umberto Gonzalez, a new trailer of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be unveiled while a 5-second footage from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be teased through Snyder’s official Twitter account.

RT! HUGE #BatmanvSuperman RUMOR! Zack Snyder at 9am on Thursday, an hour before the start of Star Wars celebration will tweet the first five seconds of the new #BatmanvSupermanDawnofJustice trailer on his Twitter. You will then be able to sign up to view the full trailer in a theater on Monday April 20th. Also, the trailer will in fact be in front of prints of #AVENGERS #AGEOFULTRON! BOOM! #dc #marvel

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In addition to the rumour, Gonzalez revealed that there’s a sign-up system for fans to see the full trailer of Snyder’s upcoming superhero film on 20th April (Monday) in a theatre of your choice. However, it is unclear how many theatres will be showing the trailer.

In contrast to the previous report, the Latino Review reporter also revealed that it will be attached to Marvel‘s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” instead of Warner Bros.’ “Mad Max: Fury Road“.

Take this rumour with a grain of salt though, because the trailer was previously rumoured to be attached to “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” and “Jupiter Ascending” too. However, the studio did not reveal any footage at all.

Either way, it is definitely time to be excited about the film because Snyder already gave us a first look at the cast’s characters, including Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” marks the beginning of the DC Cinematic Universe after Warner Bros. revealed that there are 10 DC films currently in development.

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


Netizens React To Dato’ Aliff Syukri’s Blood Tears In New Song Teaser

Cosmetics billionaire Dato’ Aliff Syukri is set to release his new single called “Ingin Bahagia”. This came in the midst of recent controversy of him allegedly beating his foster daughter.

The 33-year-old recently posted a 1-minute and 16-second teaser on his IGTV. The one that caught everyone’s attention, though, is the part when bloody tears start pouring from his eyes.

. . lagu baru teaser sy… ketika sy di fitnah org mengecam melampau2 dan sy terdiam bukan sebb bersalah ttpi biar pihak berkuasa yg menjalankan tugas.. ..kalau bukan salah sy biarkan korang tnggung nanti… saya sedih .. apa pun sy maaf kan sahaja.. . . bagi sy.. Tiada benda lain di dalam dunia ini yang paling berharga iaitu kebahagiaan.. Ya ALLAH Ya Tuhanku, Engkau kuatkanlah Hati aku, Engkau kuatkanlah Iman aku sebaiknya. Aku sentiasa tabah untuk meneruskan kehidupan ini. Dan Engkau berikanlah aku kebahagiaan kerana tiada benda yang paling penting selain kebahagiaan.. . . lagu ini akan sy relase jumaat atau isnin ini nantikan..

A post shared by  Ohabangkosmetik (@aliffsyukriterlajaklaris) on Mar 10, 2020 at 8:25am PDT

According to Datuk Aliff, the song centres on his honest thoughts after the shocking incident came to light. He was heavily slammed by the public as a result. Refusing to make a fuss out of it, the “Bobo Di Mana” shared that he will leave the case over to the police for investigation.

“This is how I feel right now. People have been throwing slanders at me. I stayed silent not because I was guilty, but to let the authorities do their job,” he wrote on the caption. Despite being disappointed, Dato’ Aliff assured that he has forgiven those who had criticised him in the past.

However, the comments section has in turn been flooded with harsh remarks left by local netizens. A few fans even claimed that the concept of the video is similar to Grammy winner Billie Eilish. Others also implied that Dato’ Aliff may be struggling with mental illness, suggesting him to seek medical help.

Someone created a meme out of Aliff Syukri’s new teaser and we can’t stop ??

A post shared by  Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Mar 11, 2020 at 5:46pm PDT

As aforementioned, the famed entrepreneur was linked to an allegation of abusing his 2-year-old foster daughter, Ameena, after one of his maid lodged a report. However, Datuk Aliff was released on bail not long after he got arrested.

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The Pleasantly Surprising Last Stand

World-famous action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his much-anticipated return to the silver screen with Korean director Kim Jee-Woon’s hard-hitting US directorial debut, “The Last Stand”. And “The Last Stand” is many things from violence, to action, to a little dabbling with good ol’ humour.

True, it has been oh, only about a decade since Arnold has had a leading role in a film. But if the intention of watching this film isn’t to see the action superstar pull this one off after his “absence”, then perhaps it’s to witness Kim Jee-Woon’s first American filmmaking debut.

First of all, Arnold takes on the role of Sheriff Ray Owens, who left his LAPD narcotics post following a bungled operation that left him wrecked with remorse and regret. He then moves out of Los Angeles and settles into a life in sleepy border town Summerton Junction that requires him to fight close to zero crime. But like a sleeping dragon (or giant, whichever works best), his peace and quiet is shattered when the most notorious, wanted Mexican cartel leader, Gabriel Cortez (played by Eduardo Noriega), decides to just “swing by” on his escape from an FBI prisoner convoy.

Here comes the part where they invite you to trigger-happy, seemingly bloodthirsty, and high-adrenaline scenes. In fact, as audience, we get invited behind the wheel of a Corvette ZR1 (read: more than 1000-hp and can basically fly over 200 mph).

That and some battle of firearms. So don’t say we didn’t warn you beforehand if you find yourself diving headfirst into all that action! Can we also add that all that action leads to a typical Western showdown scene? We love it!

Not too shabby for director Kim’s first American film venture and not bad at all for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comeback. “The Last Stand” is something you wouldn’t expect to be impressed with or even decide to watch, to begin with. But we ask you to be pleasantly surprised with this one:

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“The Last Stand” is out now in a cinema near you. Do we think you should catch it? We don’t see why not.

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


PURE Pres. LOUD Ft. Nicky Romero

Read, listen, or experience any of his interviews and you will hear one common phrase reiterate from the Dutchman’s mouth – “hard work“. That core belief brought upon Nicky Romero’s meteoric rise to international fame in a flourishing, yet over-saturated electronic dance music market.

At the age of six, in the small town of Amerongen, Holland, Nicky Romero first discovered his innate talent for music as a drummer, specifically the snare, in his local marching band.

From there, history unfolded in Nicky’s favor as he set himself on a course not only to fulfill his dreams of musical stardom, but as an all-encompassing DJ/Producer.

To transition from song to song, possibly with some flair and effect is one piece of the puzzle, but at age 23, Nicky has proved himself not only behind the decks, but also in the studio. As a multifaceted musician, Romero’s daring productions have taken him into the studio with the likes of the world’s most sought after electronic and hip-hop acts like David Guetta, Tiesto, Avicii, Sydney Samson, Kelly Rowland, Eva Simmons, Usher, Madonna, and a mentorship under the famed Fedde Le Grand.

Additionally, Romero has had his productions released under the industry’s most coveted labels such as Spinnin’, Fly Eye, Toolroom, Flamingo Musical Freedom, and Interscope. However, Romero’s hard work can be traced back to his first releases under the small independent label ‘Once Records’.

From there, Romero began to churn out tracks, each with a unique, enticing, yet innovating sound that captured the world’s most discerning ears. A sound that breathes progressive, but as of lately adapts a more electro-acidic feel, Romero has proved he is as versatile as any of his counterparts. His remix of Green Velvet’s “Flash” seized the CDJs of DJs’ sets on nearly every festival circuit in 2011.

Thus far, 2012 has been a year emblematic of a world’s top-tier DJ. Aside “Wild One Two”, the anthemic collaboration with David Guetta and Sia under the newly established record label Jack Back, Nicky has released countless other dance floor juggernauts such as “Toulouse”, “Generation 303”, and “Camorra”.

Unlike like many other producers, each of Romero’s releases reasserts the claim that he is here to stay:

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Put on your creepy masks and dancing shoes for Nicky Romero when he rocks up to Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur this November! Deets are as follows:

Ticket Entry: RM55 Ladies / RM65 Men (inc 1 drink)

Bottle Entry: RM373 / 4 pax (At the door before 11pm)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s Facebook page. Nicky Romero is on Facebook, Twitter, and SoundCloud too if you’d like to check him out.

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#DavidBlaine: A Record-Breaking Performance Through & Through

He came, he saw, he wowed us till no end. Yes, we’re talking abut the one and only David Blaine. You may already know about all the wonderful things that he has done in the past, but if you were at his show at Stadium Negara last Friday (5th September), we bet you didn’t expect him to be just as wonderful (if not more) in real life!

“Real or Magic” live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attracted more than 3,000 fans. Some of us even braved the crazy rush hour jam (coupled with some rain) to get our butts to Stadium Negara to catch his show. We barely made it, breathless and stressed all at the same time. But it all instantaneously went away the moment the floor lights dimmed and the stage lights came on for his 90-minute show.

That was when we knew it was going to be an experience of a lifetime.

David Blaine prides himself for not having anything hidden under his sleeves. In fact, he mentioned this during his press conference at Westin Hotel a few days before his show. During his “Real or Magic” live in Kuala Lumpur show, he proved that “what you see is what you get”. There were no fancy costumes, there were hardly any props (except for maybe one small stand table), and there was no “magician’s assistant”.

That having said, what surprised us most was not his ability to wow us with tricks without having to wear sleeves. Of course, we already knew that he had a sense of humour during the press conference, but he further impressed us as we watch the way he interacted with the crowd. He constantly told jokes, laughed when you least expected it, and even made fun of himself when he needed to. We quote, “If this ice pick trick fails then show’s over goodbye”.

David mentioned that he was afraid that the friends he brought to “Real or Magic” live in Kuala Lumpur would outshine him. We can see why. We were first introduced to French hip-hop dancer Salah Benlemgawanssa, who had such fluid moves (how did he get his body to bend that way?!) that one would find it hard to believe that he wasn’t CGI or some sort of a holographic projection. Next, French magician Yann Frisch (David’s favourite magician, we hear) took the stage to tickle us with a funny juggling cum magic trick skit.

Yes, David Blaine has cool friends and he didn’t use magic to earn them!

David Blaine proved that he was more than just an illusionist. His “fan service” was amazing! He took time to walk through the crowd to find people to perform his famous street magic on – and it even went beyond just the people in the front row seats.

Also, when he called members of the audience up onstage to join him as he downed 3 litres of water, he allowed as many people to take as many selfies as they wanted. In between swigs, that is. Truth be told, at that point, it was pretty hard to have not fallen in love with his charms!

During his last attempt (in 2006) to hold his breath underwater (the then world record was 8 minutes and 58 seconds), he only managed 7 minutes and 30 seconds before he was pulled out. Last Friday, he attempted to break that personal record. He climbed into a tank filled with water that was placed among the upper stadium seats, allowing fans to see him up close. One fan even climbed in with him for a bit and managed to take what we would call “the most epic picture with a celebrity ever known to mankind”. At 8 minutes and 36 seconds, David Blaine was pulled out for his own safety. But he achieved what he had wanted to – to break his personal best.

He may have broken his personal best, but to us, David Blaine’s “Real or Magic live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia show was all in all a record-breaking performance as a whole. Kudos to you, David.

More pictures from David Blaine’s “Real or Magic” live in Kuala Lumpur show here:

Special thanks to our friends from LOL Events and Livescape Asia for extending the invites!

For more information, visit David Blaine’s official website.


Rumour: Angelina Jolie Eyed To Direct Marvel’s #CaptainMarvel

While people are still gushing over Marvel Studios’ upcoming superhero film “Avengers: Age of Ultron“, the studio is already on the hunt for a director to helm their first female-driven superhero movie, “Captain Marvel“.

As previously reported, the studio is looking to hire a pair of female writers for the movie. “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer Nicole Perlman and Pixar’s “Inside Out” writer Meg LeFauve are currently being eyed to write the script, but no director was attached to helm the project.

However, Collider is reporting that Angelina Jolie is currently in the mix to direct “Captain Marvel”.

Jolie originally started her professional career as an actress, but in the recent years, she ventured into directing and churned out 2 critically-acclaimed movies, 2011’s “In the Land of Blood and Honey” and 2014’s “Unbroken“. The latter is deemed an “Oscar snub”.

According to Collider, Jolie is “definitely under consideration” to direct the first female-led superhero movie by Marvel. She was first rumoured to direct it when OK! Magazine reported about it back in February. But after Michelle MacLaren left the director’s chair for the “Wonder Woman” solo movie, Collider also reported they are “hearing that there’s the possibility” Jolie could take the helm.

Shortly after the rumour surfaced online, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros already hired Patty Jenkins to direct “Wonder Woman”, which will star Gal Gadot as the titular character.

It is unclear whether Jolie will take up the directing job for the Marvel movie, especially since she’s attached to direct her upcoming movie “Africa”. The movie, which will star her husband Brad Pitt, is set to begin filming this summer. But Collider also reported that the project could fall into development hell over financial issues.

Although she may consider Marvel’s offer, it should also be noted that Marvel has some issues with creative restraints too. Director Edgar Wright was supposed to direct Marvel’s “Ant-Man“, but he left the project at the 11th hour over creative differences. If Jolie comes aboard to direct, she will have to “work inside the studio’s mold so that there’s a visual and tonal consistency between inter-connected pictures”.

What do you think of the rumour? Do you think Jolie will direct the movie?

“Captain Marvel” was originally set to be released on 6th July 2018, but it is currently slated for release on 2nd November 2018.

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#NoorAmilaEdrus: Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Found Decapitated & Dumped

“I’m sorry, mum. I’m really sorry .. I seek your forgiveness and if time permits, I will come home for a sleepover.” Those were the heartbreaking last words Noor Amila Edrus Norsham uttered to his mother, Siti Nursharmila Tengku Hanafiah, during the last Hari Raya.

The 5-year-old kid was reported missing after he was last seen near a surau at the Jinjang Utara longhouse last Thursday (11th August). His body was found decapitated at the hill slope at Kampung Kemensah near Zoo Negara yesterday (Thursday, 18th August).

According to Astro Awani, Edrus and his younger sibling live with his father and stepmother in Jinjang Utara. Edrus’ case was initially reported as a missing person’s case but is now being probed under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, said Sentul police chief ACP R. Munusamy.

The police has also arrested a 26-year-old man, believed to be from Myanmar with permanent residence status and had close ties with the victim’s family. The suspect allegedly kidnapped Edrus in hopes that the ransom from the abduction will help settle his previous debt.

The father has 9 children from his 4 wives. It is learnt that Edrus was the son of his father’s 4th wife and has been living with the man’s 2nd wife.

Investigation is underway and it is believed that the murder case only involves 1 individual.

Sources: Info Kini, Astro Awani (1)(2), Malaysia Chronicle.


(UPDATE) #TheElementsTour: Kina Grannis To Make Her Way Back To KL This September!

When Kina Grannis first emerged in the music scene, we were not only captivated by her beauty, but also her gentle and soothing vocals.

With over a million subscribers and 160 million views on her official YouTube channel, it was only a matter of time before she decides to hold a concert tour to promote her latest album and meet fans around the world. Now, fans’ wishes have come true as the singer-songwriter announced that she will be holding the “Elements” tour with her band in various Southeast Asian countries.

The California-born singer found her passion for music when she was merely a young girl in elementary school. She composed and submitted her work to competitions, picked up playing the violin, and taught herself how to play the guitar. It’s no coincidence that her talents are a wide scope as she knew how to play the piano and the ukulele. She was further catapulted into fame when she was announced the winner of the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest. Her music video for “Message From Your Heart” was also shown during the Super Bowl XLII commercials.

Though her winning landed her a contract with Interscope Records, she later deiced to walk away from the major record label to establish herself an independent musician. Since then, she has never looked back as her popularity in the music scene continued to grow.

With her increasing popularity, Grannis is set embark on a headlining world tour this September, with their recently-released EP titled “Gravity”. Malaysia is one of the Southeast Asian countries that has been included, as seen in the poster artwork above.

The “Elements” tour concert would mark the 3rd time Grannis performing in Malaysia as she was previously here for her “In Your Arms” World Tour in 2012 and Reach Out 2014.

Grannis’ show in KL will feature special guests Imaginary Future and Gentle Bones. Tickets will go on sale on 7th August (Friday) and they can be bought via her official website.

We’ve just received some pretty heartbreaking news. As officially announced by Kina Grannis herself, the remaining dates of her Southeast Asia tour have been postponed indefinitely. This is truly sad, especially since the announcement follows the cancellations of her shows in Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in the recent weeks.

An important message to my friends in the Philippines, Malaysia, and across Southeast Asia. 💔 pic.twitter.com/qjJq2oR8iz

— kina grannis (@kinagrannis) September 23, 2015

Whatever it may be, Kina, we hope you’re alright! Sending our love to you from Malaysia.

For more information, visit her official Facebook page.

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AMA 2017: DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber & Co Snag Favourite Song Award

The 2017 American Music Awards is happening right now, and we will be bringing you all the live updates as it goes down.

DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne successfully bagged the award in the Favourite Song – Rap/Hip Hop category for “I’m The One”. DJ Khaled and co defeated the likes of Kendrick Lamar for “Humble” and Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane for “Black Beatles”.

The hit song is also up for another award, nominated in the Collaboration of the Year category.

“I’m praying that we take home that trophy,” DJ Khaled told ET last Saturday. “But either way, I’m grateful for the nomination[s].”

Meanwhile, Imagine Dragons outclassed Coldplay and The Chainsmokers to pick up the award for Favourite Group – Pop/Rock.

The Chainsmokers bagged the award for Favourite Artist – EDM, beating out DJ Snake and Calvin Harris.


“The Witcher”: How Will Season 4 Explain Liam Hemsworth Replacing Henry Cavill As Geralt

To quote the poet Sam Witwicky (aka ladiesman217) from “Transformers”: no sacrifice, no victory. It seems his words ring true in life as well, friends. The DC Universe (DCU), formerly known as the DC Extended Universe, finally has Henry Cavill properly returning to the franchise as the one, true Superman. “Man of Steel 2” is well on its way but unfortunately it has come at the cost of Cavill leaving his role as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s phenomenal “The Witcher” series. The show is a shining example of how video-game adaptations don’t have to be goofy, campy or dumb…looking at you, “Resident Evil”. They can be cinematic, and epic and have morally complex characters inhabiting their rich settings.

Cavill played a massive role in bringing Andrzej Sapkowski’s stories to life, with the actor also being a major fan of CD Projekt Red’s “The Witcher” game series. The giant, hunky nerd poured himself body, mind and soul into the role. Now sadly, we’ll have to see him go by the end of the third season. Come the fourth season, Geralt will be played by Liam Hemsworth, best known for his role in the “Hunger Games” films as Gale Hawthorne. With the fourth season picking right after Cavill’s departure, you have to wonder: How will the series address the change? Will it even? Let’s find out!

When Johnny Depp was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen for the role of Gellert Grindelwald, we were hoping that “Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore” would somehow address the character’s change in appearance. They never did, everyone simply pretended like nothing was out of the ordinary and the story continued on, even while all the other characters still looked the same. For “Secrets of Dumbledore”, it makes sense seeing that the whole incident surrounding Depp’s abuse allegations left Warner Bros. in a tough spot. It was an ugly situation and everyone wanted to simply move on past it.

It’s official: The Witcher is returning for Season 4, and Henry Cavill will be handing his swords to Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt of Rivia after Season 3. Welcome to the Witcher family, @LiamHemsworth!

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— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) October 29, 2022

For “The Witcher” though, this is a whole other story. Cavill isn’t abruptly leaving the show and production, we’re set to see him reprise his role in the third season of “The Witcher” in 2023 before he hands the torch over to Hemsworth. It would be odd, if not uncomfortable, for fans to try and enjoy another whole season with Cavill playing the titular Witcher, only to have him be gone and replaced without a proper explanation of some sort. There would be a lack of closure within the community which could lead to backlash from the fandom. So is it possible that Netflix would just carry forward after the third season with Hemsworth slipping into the role and everyone pretending as if nothing had happened? It is, but we’re doubtful that the series won’t have an in-universe explanation for this.

One route the creators and writers could go in explaining Geralt’s change in appearance could be with magic and enchantment. We have seen characters drastically change their appearances, namely in the third episode of the first season, “Betrayer Moon”. One way that the Brotherhood of Sorcerers in the series maintains power is by assigning a sorceress to the courts of the human kingdoms, where they advise rulers and keep the Continent in order. In an effort to make these sorceresses more attractive to the rulers, they are enchanted to look like their idealised selves. We see Yennefer of Vengerberg, played by Anya Chalotra, go through a rather painful version of this process, in which she is transformed from a deformed, hunchback into a beautiful mage in Aretuza.

So, is there a way in the “The Witcher” universe in which Geralt’s face can be altered? Yes. Why would it though? He’s plenty handsome already. Well, there are a number of reasons why Geralt’s appearance, or at least his face, would need a change. On a practical level, Geralt is probably one of the most wanted men in the world of the Continent, especially after he took Ciri with him. Nilfgaard, The Brotherhood of Sorcerers and now the Wild Hunt are hunting them. Perhaps in an effort to avoid being detected at the end of the third season, he magically altered his facial features to look like Liam Hemsworth’s. He could fake his own death and change his face to lose his pursuers.

A more gruesome possibility is that by the end of the third season, something horrible had happened to Geralt’s face. Scarred, crushed, burnt, you name it. Yennefer could use her magical powers to restore Geralt and in the process forever alter his face.

Alright, so this is one of the more outlandish theories out there but hear us out. What if Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia dies at the end of the third season but instead of staying dead, he’s reborn in another body? We know, we know this sounds pretty absurd but this world is full of monsters, sorcerers, elves and it exists within an infinite multiverse! Imagine Geralt is dying and Yennefer and Ciri try to save him, either through an ancient spell or with a wish from a Djinn. They attempt to put Geralt’s soul back into his body and it works! Here’s the problem though, Geralt is alive but he’s inhabiting the body of another white-haired Witcher, who also bears the same name. That’s right, a Geralt from another universe!

Before any of you start yelling at us in the comment section about how ridiculous this theory is, think about it. There are an infinite number of universes, planes and parallel realities existing in “The Witcher”, there’s a good chance there could be an alternate version of Geralt living somewhere out there. Furthermore, Djinns in the Witcher universe are powerful beings from another dimension, that are capable of making any wish come true. They are also vindictive creatures who are more than happy to grant their master’s wishes in the worst possible ways.

If Ciri and Yen decide to use a Djinn, it could technically fulfil their wish by placing Geralt’s soul into the body of another dead Geralt from another universe, one played by Liam Hemsworth. It would be a neat way to resolve the issue and give Cavill a proper send-off.

Well, regardless of how the series decides to handle the transition from Cavill to Hemsworth in the fourth season, we can’t wait to see how Geralt’s story will unfold in the future. If you like the Netflix series, be sure to check out some exciting facts about the upcoming prequel series “The Witcher: Blood Origin”.

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Marvel: Get To Know The 5 Characters In Black Widow

Black Widow/ Natasha Romanova is ready to open her ledger.

In the “Black Widow” standalone film, the MCU Phase 4 prequel movie is set to partially be take place after the events of “Captain America: Civil War”. Taskmaster has been revealed to be the big bad.

From left to right (pictured above), here are the 5 main cast that showed yo at the San Diego Comic-Con: O-T Fagbenle, Florence Pugh, Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz, and David Harbour.

“Where we find Natasha in her life at this point is very specific,” Scarlett Johansson told EW. “She really is in a dark place where she’s got no one to call and nowhere to go. She’s really grappling with her own self. When something huge explodes and all the pieces are landing, you have that moment of stillness where you don’t know what to do next — that’s the moment that she’s in. In that moment, you actually have to face yourself.”

David Harbour on his character, Alexei: “That is his by-day name, but at night he becomes the rock star the Red Guardian. In the Cold War, the Americans were developing weaponry, and the Soviets were responding. The Americans developed Captain America, and the Soviets responded with something called the Red Guardian. In a way he’s a super-soldier, but he’s also a very complicated guy. He has a lot of flaws, a lot of idiosyncrasies. It’s a very rich character.”

Florence Pugh plays Yelena, who is Natasha’s “sister figure”.

Rachel Weisz plays Malena, who has “been cycled through the Black Widow Red Room (program) five times at this point in her life. She’s quite a seasoned spy and assassin (who is involved in a scientific experiment).”

O-T Fagbenle is Mason: “He’s the guy who can get things done if you’re a spy or superhero and you need a bit of extra help. It’s a bit of a complex relationship with Natasha because obviously, ostensibly we have this kind of business transaction, but I think there’s a little romantic frisson.”

Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ BLACK WIDOW with Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Cate Shortland. In theaters May 1, 2020. pic.twitter.com/7WGECDIw3t

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019

“Black Widow” will debut on 1st May 2020.


CONTEST: Tix For “We Love Asia”!

2SPICY Entertainment introduces a sound-bashing and thrilling “We Love Asia” festival in celebration 2013. Come 19th and 20th (Saturday and Sunday), international world-class acts such as Redfoo (of LMFAO) and the Party Rock Crew, Yolanda be Cool, DJ Antoine, Steve Aoki, and Joachim Garraud will bring the house down live at Sepang Formula One Circuit in Kuala Lumpur!

Date: 19th and 20th January (Saturday and Sunday)

And if you think you can handle the two days of wild partying, then here’s a piece of good news:

We’ve got THREE PAIRS of “We Love Asia” tickets to giveaway! Yuh huh. That’s ONE PAIR per winner. How to win them? Easy! All you gotta do is tweet the following message to us: I deserve to win FREE PASSES to #WeLoveAsia from @HypeMY because I can handle the partying!

Remember to apply the needed tags e.g. #WeLoveAsia and @HypeMY otherwise we won’t be able to see it. Then, e-mail the links of your tweets to submit@hype.my and you’re done!

For more information, visit their official website. Alternatively, you could also hit them up on Facebook!

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Alvin Tan Stripped Of Scholarship

Call it luck, call it empathy, but today the National University of Singapore (NUS) stopped short of expelling Alvin Tan of the now-popular-but-defunct “Sumptuous Erotica” sex Tumblr. The 24-year-old, however, have refused to comment on the prestigious “Asian Ivy League” university’s decision, saying that he’s bound by a confidentiality agreement.

Previously an Asean scholar at NUS, a scholarship that is awarded to only 170 undergraduates from nine Asean countries annually, Alvin Tan will now have to pay full none-subsidized fees as a foreign student should he choose to resume his law studies. Yes, he has been stripped of funding for tuition fees, accommodation, and allowance. Word has it that from this point on, he will have to fork out at least RM275,000 to fund all seven years of his education costs in Singapore. (Source)

Such is the hefty price to pay for publicizing sexual trysts.

Prior to NUS’ decision, they were quoted as saying that Alvin’s actions were “inappropriate and was detrimental to the reputation and dignity of the university”. Singapore’s Education Minister Heng Swee Keat also stepped in to strongly condemn the situation, adding that Alvin’s behavior was “reprehensible and unbecoming of a scholar”.

The university has since kept mum about their verdict and final action soon after. As for Alvin’s girlfriend, Vivian Lee, there has been no updates about her since the news about her public apology last week. Both Alvin and Vivian have since deleted all their Facebook posts referring to their sex blog.


Ryan Higa (nigahiga) = All About Bromance

Ryan Higa (aka nigahiga) was one of the earliest YouTubers in the world. So early that his first few videos (of him and his friend, Sean Fujiyoshi, shamelessly lip-synching to songs) were uploaded to YouTube in 2006, while he was still in high school. It was so well-received that they quickly went from songs to comedy.

Oh, yes, 21-year-old Ryan has surely come a long and far way since then. To date, he has done..all..these:

Ryan is also part of YTF (aka Yesterday, Today, Forever), a company formed by the most popular YouTubers and friends of Ryan’s such as KevJumba, Andrew Garcia, Chester See, so on and so forth. He has also worked and collaborated with other fellow YouTubers such as Wong Fu Productions, Arden Cho, Jay Park, David Choi, Kina Grannis, etc. Phew!

The “nigahiga” YouTube channel was the first YouTube channel to ever hit 3,000,000 subscribers. And by February 2012, the channel’s videos had been viewed over 1.1 billion times. And just yesterday, he released his official music video for “Bromance“! Watch it here:

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And here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes:

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Are hits going to skyrocket for Ryan or what? Is there anything that boy can’t do? And if you really, really like the song, you may purchase it on iTunes here. Otherwise, hit up (and subscribe to!) his YouTube channel for more Ryan.

Then, stalk him on his Twitter account. Do it, do it now.

But we must warn you, it can will get addictive.


Apple Says, “Not An #iCloud Hack”

Ater an internal investigation, Apple is claiming that its iCloud and “Find my iPhone” services were not compromised, as previously suspected, in the recent mass leak of private celebrity photos.

The tech giant released an official media statement which read:

We wanted to provide an update to our investigation into the theft of photos of certain celebrities. When we learned of the theft, we were outraged and immediately mobilised Apple’s engineers to discover the source. Our customers’ privacy and security are of utmost importance to us. After more than 40 hours of investigation, we have discovered that certain celebrity accounts were compromised by a very targeted attack on user names, passwords and security questions, a practice that has become all too common on the Internet. None of the cases we have investigated has resulted from any breach in any of Apple’s systems including iCloud or “Find my iPhone”. We are continuing to work with law enforcement to help identify the criminals involved.

To protect against this type of attack, we advise all users to always use a strong password and enable two-step verification. Both of these are addressed on our website.

Hence, Apple is kinda suggesting that the celebrities who had their privacy blatantly invaded fell victim to social engineering on their accounts, rather than a technical hack aka iCloud/”Find my iPhone” hack.

As such, they confirmed that iCloud service users’ pictures are safe – provided the users have kept their passwords and security question answers secret. A two-factor authentication wouldn’t hurt either.

Having said that, Apple will have a tough time rebuilding user trust in iCloud. Significant damage to its reputation has already been done over the past couple of days. It also doesn’t help that Jennifer Lawrence herself previously complained about the iCloud service. She let slip during an MTV interview, “My iCloud keeps telling me to back it up, and I’m like, I don’t know how to back you up. Do it yourself.”

Also, let’s not forget that if it weren’t for this massive nude pictures leak, the flaw with the “Find my iPhone” service would probably not come to light. Okay, Apple, clean this one up.

Meanwhile, for those of you who use any virtual storage services e.g. iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, etc., stay safe and uncheck whatever’s necessary.

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HITZ.fm Presenters Perform First Underwater Broadcast!

Two Sabah-born women aim to carve their names in the World Guinness Book of Record for a challenge that has never been done before. Hitz.fm KK presenters Cassandra Jane Albanus and Sham Sze Mian (Erica) want to dive in the open water and perform the first underwater broadcast.

“We have checked with the World Guinness Book of Record and learned that no one has attempted it before. People have done it inside a tank, but not in the open sea. We want to be the first to do it and we have been planning for it”, said Erica.

On Friday, Erica and Cassandra, or Cassie, performed a live underwater broadcast in conjunction with Astro Kasih’s longest underwater clean-up programme, which ended on Saturday. It was their second time doing a broadcast from the seabed for environmental conservation activities. The first was last year, where they participated in a conservation programme with Gayana Resort.

“It was challenging being underwater because we were using the surface supply breathing apparatus (SSPA) provided by the navy. We had to get used to it as it was quite heavy. Water kept gushing in and we needed to flush it out. We had to communicate with the people on the boat, too”, said Cassandra.

Prior to their live underwater broadcast, the duo underwent training for two weeks with the navy, where they were taught basic scuba diving and the use of SSPA. Navy dive team officer Lt-Commander Mohd Niza Wan Chik said Cassandra and Erica were the first women in Malaysia to use the SSPA, which weighs about 30kg.


#Valerian: Dane DeHaan & Cara Delevingne To Star In Upcoming Sci-Fi Film

As you may already know, English model Cara Delevingne officially joined the cast of David Ayer’s upcoming DC Comics film “Suicide Squad“, in which she plays the character of Enchantress, a powerful but mentally unstable witch who has fought as a hero and a villain.

With “Suicide Squad” marking her debut comic book character role, the model-actress has now scored herself yet another comic book role as French filmmaker Luc Besson announced on his newly-created Twitter account that Delevingne and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” actor Dane DeHaan will star in his upcoming sci-fi movie, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”.

The movie will be based on “Valerian and Laureline”, a popular French sci-fi comic series that was first published in Pilote magazine in 1967.

It follows the adventures of Valérian, a dark-haired spatiotemporal agent who travels the universe through space and time with his redheaded female companion, Laureline. All of the stories have been collected in a graphic novel album format, comprising of some 21 volumes plus a short story collection and an encyclopedia. With influences from the classic literary science fiction, writer Pierre Christin created the series with artist Jean-Claude Mézières.

Though the final installment of the comic series was published in 2010, it is one of the top 5 biggest-selling Franco-Belgian comic titles of its publisher, Dargaud. It also became a landmark in European comics and pop culture as traces of its concepts, storylines and designs can be found on popular sci-fi films such as “Star Wars“, “The Fifth Element”, and “Avatar“.

Besson, who is best known for his work on “Leon the Professional” and the “Taken” franchise, announced the news about the live-action film adaptation via his first official tweet. He then confirmed that Delevingne and DeHaan will play the travelling agents in the movie which will begin filming this December.

In a post on his official Facebook page (also newly created), Besson said that this movie is going to be the “biggest challenge” of his career as he is set to write, direct, and produce it.

I have around 800 days of work ahead of me, plenty of time to be discouraged or feel lonely, so I’m counting on your support. I will try to share my adventure with you as much as I can.

Check out the first official logo of the movie below:

First logo #Valerian pic.twitter.com/d68FIJhOuX

Delevingne will appear on the big screen this summer via “Paper Towns” while DeHaan will portray Hollywood icon James Dean in an upcoming drama film “Life” alongside Robert Pattinson. Both actors will next be seen together in “Tulip Fever”, a movie that also stars Alicia Vikander, Christoph Waltz, and Jack O’Connell.

“Valerian” will be released on an unspecified date in 2017.

(Source: EW / Featured image via Telegraph & dane-dehaan.org)

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