Get To Know “Asia’s Got Talent” Malaysian Contestant, NAMA

Only 2 Malaysian contestants joined the 3rd season of “Asia’s Got Talent”, and one of them are the talented hijab-clad girl group NAMA who recently blown the audience away with their rendition of Lady Gaga’s hit “Bad Romance” during their audition round.

Though David Foster was not as impressed, the 2 other judges Anggun and Jay Park like the group very much, comparing them to the legendary vocal group The Supremes and saying that there should be more groups like them.

Now, NAMA is one of the contestants in the running for the semi-finals in “Asia’s Got Talent” Season 3 together with another Malaysian contestant Yaashwin Sarawanan, also known as the Human Calculator.

Before we see the girls perform more great songs on the competition’s stage, let’s get to know them a little bit more.

NAMA members Nur Fazrina (28), Noor Syamimi (24), Norfazira (24) and Nur Farahida (24) met each other in 2016 when they were studying in the University of Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur. In UM, there is a yearly arts festival called Festival Seni where various competition like singing and dancing will be held. The 4 of them were very active in the competition, so they’ve gotten close through the festival.

Even before the group was formed, Fazrina Syamimi, Fazira, and Farah have been actively singing as a nasyid group where they learn how to harmonise and complement each other. Their vocal coach, Rafiq Taib from the vocal harmony group Infinatez was the one who created the group in 2017.

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“There’s no specific story or meaning behind the name. We just want something simple, easy to pronounce and easy to remember, especially for people outside of Malaysia,” said group leader Fazrina.

NAMA’s main aim is to bring the concept of pop and ballad as a hijab-wearing vocal group. The girl group wishes to penetrate into a more diverse and and wider audience. Though the girls have previously performed at several formal functions and corporate dinners before, they still didn’t have enough exposure.

“The local industry is hard to penetrate, that’s why we decided to join ‘Asia’s Got Talent’, so that we can expand our reach to a bigger and a more diverse audience,” Fazrina said.

NAMA said that during audition, their aim was actually to impress famous record label producer David Foster. Though they did not meet his expectation, the girls did not take what David said negatively, instead they look forward to improve so that they can impress the judge in their next performance.

The girls admit that not everyone is a fan of their audition performance. Nevertheless, they take all the comments positively and amend their performance accordingly. Some of the most impactful comment by netizen is regarding the girls’ wardrobe.

“There are comments saying that our outfits look like Zumba outfit, which we think is kind of true after seeing the video again. So we will try to work on our wardrobe for our next performance,” Fazira commented.

The audition round of “Asia’s Got Talent” was apparently the first time that the girls dance and sing at the same time. As the girls are wearing hijab, they need to control their dance move not only to ensure that it is not too overboard, but also to make sure that it doesn’t hinder their singing.

“Usually, we don’t dance. We will just sing on stage. But since this is ‘Asia’s Got Talent’, we figured that we need to up our game and put more effort as we’re competing against other great contestants,” Fazrina added.

Some of the contestants from “Asia’s Got Talent” who blew the girls away include David Foster’s Golden Buzzer, Eleana Gabunada from the Philippines, Japanese magician Takumi Takahashi, and Taiwanese dance group Maniac Family who is Anggun’s Golden Buzzer.

Individually, the girls have different music influence and icon, but as a group, they refer to accapella groups like Pentatonix or Gamaliel Audrey Cantika (GAC) from Indonesia to learn how to harmonise.

“But we also want strengthen our solo part and not just group harmony, we want to balance both of that,” Syamimi commented.

Though the group was recently formed, the girls admit that they have compatibility as each member understand their own role in the group. Farah will usually be the one in charge of the higher notes, while Fazira and Fazrina take care of the lower vocals. Syamimi is a master in piano, so she’s usually the one steering the group and making the vocal arrangement.

After the competition, the girls wish to release their very own single as well as album. NAMA plans to continued singing as a pop ballad group so that they can reach a wider audience. The group plans to release both English and Malay songs. Currently, they already have one Malay single, ready to be released.

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Interview: Afgan On “AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia” & Jackson Wang Collab

A lot of fans are familiar with Afgansyah Reza (or better known as Afgan) for his soothing voice and his numerous hit songs like “Terima Kasih Cinta”, “Jodoh Pasti Bertemu”, and “Katakan Tidak”. That being said, there is more to the 32-year-old singer.

In the reality game show “AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia”, fans are expected to witness a different side of the singer. The show pits two teams, led by Afgan and songstress Isyana Sarasvati, against each other as they travel across three top tourist destinations in Indonesia, all while completing a series of daredevil tasks. Afgan won’t be alone throughout the journey, though, as he’s partnered with his very own best friend – actor and comedian Reza Chandika.

We caught up with Afgan recently where he shared with us about his stint in “AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia”. Not only that, he also spilled some exclusive deets on “THAT” special project with Jackson Wang. Check it out:

How did you prepare yourself prior to filming “AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia”?

“We had a few meetings with AXN and we were informed about the challenges and tasks that we needed to do. And I went there and did my best. Because I do my workout every week, it helped me in the challenges.”

Can you talk about your other cast members – did you guys knew each other personally before working together on the show?

“Yes, the three of us, me, Reza and Isyana, we are very close, I can say that they are my closest friends in the industry. Me and Isyana – we have done a few collaborations together previously. All three of us are good friends, that’s why it has been an amazing experience, to actually travel and explore opportunities we have never done. So it was the best actually.”

You collaborated with Jackson Wang from GOT7 for your song “MIA”, which was included in your 6th album “Wallflower”. How did this project come about?

“I finished working on my album back in 2019 when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, so we had to put it on hold for about a year. It came about when I met Jackson in Korea. I did a show there in Korea and he was performing as well with GOT7 and we met up backstage and became friends. Basically, after that he reached to me on Instagram and we talked about music and life.

He also told me, ‘We should do a song together’, and I said, I have a song that would be perfect for him. So I sent over the song to him, and he loved it, and eventually decided to collab. He was very helpful even during the video shoot. We were shooting it in different places – I shot it in Indonesia and he shot it in Korea. He was very helpful and I am glad that everything went down perfectly.”

Can you tell us about your experience working with Jackson? How was it like working with him?

“When I send him the song and told him ‘You can do your own thing with it; I will not restrict or put a limit on you’, he came up with his own verse during his tour. Despite being busy at that time, he recorded it and I love the result. I just have so much respect for his talent.”

What did you learn the most from the collaboration project?

“What I learnt the most is probably during the songwriting (process) of the song. We recorded and wrote the song in San Francisco with the producer as well as songwriters there. It was a brand-new experience for me, and I learnt a lot as an artist.”

For those who are curious, “AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia” airs every Thursdays at 8:30pm on AXN (Astro channel 701).


Say Hello To Darkness! WhatsApp Dark Mode Is Finally Here

It’s time to update your app peeps! The WhatsApp Dark Mode feature has finally arrived!

Following months of beta testing, the most requested WhatsApp feature is officially available for iOS and Android users today (Wednesday, 4th March).

“During testing we found that combining pure black and white creates high contrast that can lead to eye fatigue,” a rep from WhatsApp said. “So instead, you’ll notice a special dark gray background and off-white colour that lowers the brightness of the screen, cuts down the glare, and improves contrast and readability.”

Users can now read texts without straining the eyes or distracting others in low light situations. To activate the feature in Android 10 and iOS 13, simply go to system settings and enable dark mode. On Android 9, you can go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Theme and select “Dark”.

To celebrate this new feature, WhatsApp made a short ad entitled “Hello Darkness”, featuring a previously unreleased version of “The Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon. Check it out:

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#OpsSelamat: Traffic Offenders Who Abuse Emergency Lane Could Be Charged In Court This CNY

A word of caution to those driving back to their hometown this Chinese New Year as stricter punishments will be imposed during the festive season.

The Transport Minister recently announced that motorists who are caught committing traffic offence, such as abusing the emergency lanes, will not be issued compounds. Instead, they will be charged in court.

“During Ops Selamat, there isn’t just compound anymore. Those drivers (who commit) serious offences like overtaking on the double lanes or using the emergency lanes, will be taken straight to court,” Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai was quoted as saying.

The Transport Minister also added that Ops Selamat, conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will take place from 21st January to 5th February. In sticking to Ops Selamat’s campaign slogan, which reads “Pandu Cermat, Sampai Selamat”, the initiative is meant to reduce the number of accident cases.

There are reportedly 480,000 accidents annually that result in 7,000 deaths. “Government can only create awareness and remind the public but if we are to work together then the outcome will be better,” said Liow.

What do y’all think Ops Selamat’s new charge? Do you think it’s fair? Let us know in the comments below.


Kotex Introduces Their Overnight Range In Malaysia’s Largest Online Slumber Party

For many ladies, periods are just another fact of life. We often try to survive our day to day routines while praying our cramps (if we get them) are not ‘too bad’.

Periods don’t just affect us during the day however, even our nights are haunted by worries of leakage. That’s why Kotex has two new products to ease your troubles and help you sleep easy.

The two products were unveiled during Kotex Malaysia’s Largest Online Slumber Party, held in conjunction with International Women’s Day. Social media influencers, Athalia Buswani and Erissa Puteri led the show. They gave tips on how to deal with cramps, both during the day and the night. The duo also introduced the products in the Overnight range; Kotex Overnight Panties’ and Kotex® Total Protection Overnight Pads.

Kotex Overnight Panties’ is basically a combination of underwear and a sanitary pad, except if it stains, you don’t have to wash it. It promises 360 anti-leakage protection with its super absorbent 3D design. The long absorbent core fully fits your body and prevents side and back leakage. It’s also comfortable for all-night wear, as it’s made from cottony-soft material.

If you prefer pads, then try the Kotex® Total Protection Overnight Pads. They ensure no leakages will happen with side cushions and back guards. They’ve also improved their rapid absorb core to handle sudden gushes effectively. If you’re still worried about stains while you sleep, longer and wider back wings ensure that your back is covered.

“Kotex has always been at the forefront of addressing women’s period needs to ensure nothing holds her back, not even their period,” Radhika Agarwal, Marketing Manager for Kimberly-Clark Malaysia said. “Empowered with our groundbreaking Overnight Panties and Pads range, we are now enabling women to sleep worry-free all night and be charged to slay the next day.”

As Kotex’s catchphrase goes, “Period or not, she can.” Hope you lovely ladies get a good night’s sleep with the new Overnight range!

You can get more information about the products from their website.


#Merdeka57: Most #Selfies Taken In an Hour, A Guinness World Record

Well, we didn’t see this one coming! On our National Day a week ago, a new Guinness World Record was made.

As many as 700 participants waited in line that snaked all the way from Coliseum Theatre until the Sogo mall in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur. The event, organised by YIM (an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation), aimed to break the previous record of 421 selfies taken in an hour. It was a world record that was set by Canadian actress Melinda Shankar in 2013.

Despite the scorching weather, participants were steadfast as they stood in the queue. As the clock started, one by one, the participants stepped up on stage for a selfie with Hazwan Noor. The result? The pictures taken during the event were judged by 3 lecturers in photography, 2 from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and one from the Multimedia University Cyberjaya (MMU).

A whopping total off 613 selfies were taken in an hour!

However, Malaysian Foundation for Innovation (YIM) chief executive officer Muhammad Aziph Mustapha, the official record from Guinness World Records will only be tallied and announced in 3-4 weeks. In any case, it doesn’t come as a complete surprise since 2 Malaysian cities were said to be some of the top 10 selfiest cities in the world.

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Bid Farewell To 2014 With Kronenbourg 1664’s Year-End Bash

Wrap-up 2014 with Kronenbourg 1664’s ultimate end-of-year celebration!

Kronenbourg 1664 brings to urbanites the ultimate venue for achieving work-life balance as the “Taste the French Way of Life” saga celebrates its finale with Kronenbourg 1664’s Year-end Bash! Guaranteed to be a fun-filled and relaxing evening, the bash takes place on December 4th at Oasis Square, Ara Damansara.

Following the seven events that the campaign has brought fans and urbanites, Kronenbourg 1664’s Year-end Bash ensures urbanites kick off 2015 with balance in their lives and an appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. The Year-end Bash will include snippets from events throughout the “Taste the French Way of Life” campaign to give those who missed out on the campaign an idea of what it has brought urbanites.

At the Kronenbourg 1664’s Year-end Bash, hardworking Malaysians can enjoy the company of their family and friends with a myriad of delicious barbecued grub and tantalising delicacies from famous KL Food Trucks to indulge in. Urbanites will also be entertained by the talented theatrics of Broadway Academy and enjoy endless laughter from a comedian known to be a rapid-fire witty joke-telling machine.

Of course a night with Kronenbourg 1664 would not be complete unless there are the ultimate stress-relievers. Urbanites can hit their stress away with the Kronenbourg 1664 Hammer Machine and engage in a little friendly competition with darts! Apart from it being a perfect night for creating quality moments with friends by sharing tears of laughter over delicious food, stunning entertainment and fun-filled activities, urbanites also stand a chance of winning prizes as Kronenbourg 1664 has a special surprise planned for everyone.

“Kronenbourg 1664’s Year-end Bash is the ultimate reminder to Malaysians that from time to time, it is good to make time for yourself. Create some quality moments with close friends and family and get that balance back in our lives so that urbanites like us will ring in 2015 rejuvenated, relaxed and raring to take on 2015“, said Kenny Lim Marketing Manager (Premium Brands) of Carlsberg Malaysia.

The Year-end Bash is open to everyone and the first 100 urbanites will receive a limited edition Kronenbourg 1664 350th anniversary glass and a bottle of icy-cold beer. So grab your friends and family for an amazing farewell celebration to 2014!

For more information on Kronenbourg 1664, please visit its Facebook page.


Scalpers Are Reselling Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Tickets For Up To $16k SGD!

When iconic pop-singer Taylor Swift announced that Southeast Asia will be part of her “The Era’s Tour”, local fans were beyond excited in hopes that she will be stopping by Malaysia. However, her tour dates were announced last month, with Singapore being the only Southeast Asian pitstop.

As much as Malaysian fans were dejected by the news, many were still hopeful. Fans were keeping their fingers crossed at possibly snapping 1 of the 6 dates the Grammy winner will perform in Singapore. Despite that, scalpers are taking advantage of this situation to resell concert tickets at an exorbitant high price, with CAT 1 tickets selling up to almost $3487 SGD (around RM12k)!

Yesterday (5th July 2023), presale tickets went on sale at noon and in approximately 3 hours, they were all sold out. Exploiting that opportunity, scalpers have surfaced once again reselling concert tickets at about 13 times their original price. On Carousell, someone is reselling VIP 1 tickets at S$16,000 (around RM55k). The VIP 1 package is originally priced at S$1228 (RM4439.90) including concert ticket and exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise.

Other than that, CAT 1 tickets, which were priced at S$348 (almost RM1.2k), were resold at S$1500- S$3487 by scalpers. CAT 4 tickets from “The Eras Tour” were also seen resold on the e-commerce platform at S$1000 (RM3447) per ticket, around 4 times higher the original price.

Initially, the popstar was set to perform 3 shows in Singapore. However, due to the large demand, the organiser decided to add 3 more shows to Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour”. An estimated total of 300k tickets were expected to be sold out instantly when ticket sales went live.

This article is contributed by Amelia Er.


“Ant-Man” Cast + Plot Revealed At #SDCC2014

But first, for those who are unfamiliar with the story of Ant-Man, Scott Lang is a thief who stole the shrinking suit from the scientist Dr. Hank Pym aka the original Ant-Man. The scientist was also the culprit behind the invention of Marvel’s villain Ultron but the creator has been changed to Tony Stark instead for the Marvel cinematic universe.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, the dirt.

At the 2014 San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), Marvel Studios opened their panel by bringing the cast and crew of “Ant-Man” onstage to debut previously unconfirmed character and plot details before rolling out a teaser. Among the confirmed details, we already know that Paul Rudd will be playing Scott Lang and Michael Douglas will take on the role of Dr. Hank Pym. But they were brought to the panel anyway, marking both actors’ first time at SDCC.

When Paul Rudd was brought on stage, he said, “I’m popping my comic-con cherry. It’s a mindbender joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). I’m so honored to be a part of it. It’s really thrilling. I’ve been doing this (acting) as a job for awhile, but this is a whole other thing!”

Their nemesis, Darren Cross aka “Yellowjacket” will be played by Corey Stoll. In the comics, “Yellowjacket” is based on an alternate-identity of Hank Pym and has similar powers.

Perhaps the biggest surprise was the fact that Golden Globe-nominated Evangeline Lilly will play Michael Douglas’ daughter, Hope Pym/Van-Dyne! You may remember her for her portrayal of the willful and skilled Elfin archer Tauriel in Peter Jackson’s second instalment of The Hobbit trilogy, “The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug”.

“Ant-Man” director Peyton Reed also spoke briefly of the plot, describing it as a “heist movie”. Scattered quotes from the cast indicated that the film’s revised script (original writer/director Edgar Wright departed over creative differences) has not yet been completed. Well, we’ll just have to wait for more details to crop up!

Meanwhile, watch these videos of the “Ant-Man” cast and director together for the first time at the 2014 SDCC:

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” is expected to be released in cinemas on 17th July 2015. Click for the full lineup of Marvel movies scheduled through 2019.

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#IOI: Meet The 11 Gorgeous Girls That Shone Through “Produce 101”

Mnet’s “PRODUCE 101” (프로듀스 101) is a large scale girl group survival program with 101 female trainees from different agencies both inside and outside South Korea. The aim to select the best 11 girls from the pool and “produce” a unit of girl group that will obtain a 1-year contract.

The program ended on 1st April and the group I.O.I (아이오아이) will be debuting in May! Let’s meet the 11 girls who will be the members of 2016’s most anticipated female idol group:

As the oldest and tallest member of the group, Im Na Young is bound to be voted as team leader. The 21-year-old rookie is known for being “emotionless”, hence the nickname “stone Buddha”. In “Produce 101”, she managed to showcase her skills as a rapper, making her the sole rapper of the group. She gained a lot of attention because she looks like her senior UEE, from After School.

Being a former JYP trainee for 3 years prior to the show, fans and judges have high expectations for Kim Chung Ha. She definitely did not disappoint when she earned her place as the group’s lead dancer. It was also reported that she received many “love calls” for endorsements and auditions after her appearance on the show.

Kim Se Jong was placed first during the show’s vocal challenge, making her the main vocalist of the group. Her specialty is ballads, but as members of a K-Pop girl groups have to be versatile, she also practiced hard in dancing and acting. She was also a former contestant of “Kpop Star 2”.

Being one of the visuals in the group, Jung Chae Yeon’s appearance and “aegyo” (acting in a cute manner) caught the hearts of many fan boys. Before being a member of I.O.I, she was previously in a girl group called DIA (Diamond), but withdrew to join the survival program.

Pinky, also known as Zhou Jie Qiong (周洁琼), is the group’s only Chinese member from Shanghai. She is an all-rounder as she is skilled in singing, dancing, and acting. Many netizens commented online that she deserves to be the center of the group. Do you think that she can be the next Tzuyu?

Kim So Hye was one of the girls who received criticism for being unable to keep up with her peers. Although she’s not the prettiest nor the most talented, the 17-year-old singer was praised to be the most hardworking member. According to former After School member and mentor Ka Hi, she is the golden example of “hard work pays off”.

Aside from Kim Se Jeong, Yoo Yeon Jung is also the group’s main vocalist. Although she has been criticised for her lack in the looks department, she impressed the viewers with her talented vocal skills when she hit all the high notes for Girls Generations’s “Into The New World”.

Choi Yoo Jung is the shortest member in the group and she is someone who has a lot of “sense”. The 17-year-old rookie is popular for her funny facial expression, earning her the nickname “Yoo Daenggi”. As one of the top 3 in the group, she is also the team’s main dancer alongside Chung Ha.

Known to be one of the members in the group’s dance-line, Kang Mi Na specialises in “wacking dance”, which is a form of punk dance where the arms move above and behind the shoulder. Remarkably, she also has the shortest training period in comparison to her members.

Before her appearance in “Produce 101”, Kim Do Yeon already gained much attention as a popular “ulzzang” (pretty face) online. She is the junior of the girl group HELLO VENUS.

Jeon So Mi’s birth name is Ennik Somi Douma and she is Korean-Canadian. Although the 15-year-old member is the team’s maknae (youngest member), she is ranked first among her group members and is the most popular out of the group. Like Chung Ha, she was also a JYP trainee.

On a side note, the girls just moved into their shared dorm recently and a mini-album is set to be released on 4th May. I.O.I will be promoting 4 songs – 2 songs will be promoted as a full group, while the other 2 will be unit songs.

Also, don’t forget to check out their music video for “Produce 101”:

It is a known fact the K-Pop industry is the most competitive music industry in Asia. With entertainment agencies taking in hundreds of trainees, it’s no wonder that rookie artistes are having a tough time competing with each other.

Who are your favourite members? Do you think I.O.I will stand out or will they be just another pretty pot of flowers in the garden? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below! :)

Sources: Now Kpop, All Kpop / Featured image: All Kpop.

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Golden Job: Young And Dangerous Actors Reunite For New Action Film After 2 Decades

Fans of the 90s’ “Young And Dangerous” (古惑仔之人在江湖) film will be delighted to know that the superstar cast are returning to the big screen.

Their upcoming crime-action film, titled “Golden Job” (黄金兄弟), is expected to debut in October. The “brothers” – Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健), Michael Tse (謝天華), Chin Ka Lok (錢嘉樂), Jordan Chan (陳小春), and Jerry Lamb (林曉峰) – will play 5 soon-to-retire con artists who get caught up in a heist pulled by an international drug lord.

“Golden Job” (黄金兄弟) marks approximately 20 years since these famous actors first appeared together in the 1990s Hong Kong mafia hit series. The 1st instalment of “Young And Dangerous” first came out in 1996. Subsequently, the 6th and final movie was made in 2000. Sadly, “Golden Job” (黄金兄弟) is unrelated to the original triad-themed shows.

Rounding up the star-studded cast is veteran actor Eric Tsang. He will take on the role of the group’s mentor. The 90-minute long action flick, which began shooting in August 2016, is directed by acclaimed choreographer Chin Ka Lok and produced by Eric Tsang.

Produced by The Entertainer Production Company and The Artists Company, shooting for “Golden Job” (黄金兄弟) took place in various parts around the world. They include Hungary, Montenegro, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Inner Mongolia. Movie-goers can expect plenty action scenes including more shootouts and car chases.

The suave-looking actors recently made an appearance at the 4th annual international Jackie Chan action movie week on 18th July. Fans were thrilled to see them performed the movie’s theme song on stage.

Jackie Chan, who funded the movie, said, “The spirit of brotherhood that these 5 actors share, both on screen and in real life, is a positive energy that our society needs.”

Mothership Singapore decided to compile a random fun fact by calculating the combined age of the main cast, most of which are in their 50s. Their combined age is *drum rolls* 251 years old. Ekin Cheng is 50, Jordan Chan is 51, Michael Tse is 51, Chin Ka-lok is 52, while Jerry Lamb is 47. Meanwhile, the oldest of them all – Eric Tsang is 65.

This goes to show that age is not an obstacle for their star power to excel in the entertainment business. Longtime fans are still excited to see more content from these entertainers.

Mark your calendars, “Golden Job” (黄金兄弟) is expected to debut worldwide in October 2018. However, Malaysia has received an earlier tentative date on 27th September 2018.


Hype Picks: 13 Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (14th March – 20th March)

Time sure flies when you’re having a good time. We are entering mid-March already and yet there are still loads of things to do, food to try and places to check out! For Hype Picks this week, we’re bringing you nothing short of entertainment.

Not only will you get to dine in with “ghosts”, enjoy a getaway at a tropical-themed cafe and we’re also throwing in a little something for you anime and cosplay lovers. Let’s dive into what we have in store for you this week.

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Location: 238, Jalan Jasa 25, Taman Jasa, Batu Caves, Selangor

If you love food and horror then this is the place for you! While you’re enjoying the food in the ‘alam bunian’, you will also be surrounded by the popular ghosts here in Malaysia such as Pocong, Pontianak and many more.

Location: Dusun Open House, G9A Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Dusun Open House offers a wide open space area for customers to enjoy the atmosphere as well as a polyphony of hyper-local ingredients and imported produce cooked using traditional kampung cooking techniques with mangrove wood fire.

3.  Oh Cha Matcha Limited Edition Sakura Box

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Location: 130, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

In celebration of their second birthday, Oh Cha Matcha is launching a Sakura-themed, limited-edition box of Japanese goodies! Remember, it’s limited-edition so better hurry now before it’s too late!

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So many live performances happening this week that you don’t want to miss out. KLPAC brings you the Tennessee Williams’ iconic award winning play, A Streetcar Named Desire. End your Thursday work day with good tunes at Pisco KL. Don’t forget to check out what’s happening over at PJPAC, WET Deck, and laugh out loud at Menara Glomac for the Awards Fever Special Edition.

vivo Malaysia is inviting all vivo fans to embark on an outdoor journey to explore the beauty of Cyberjaya with renowned travel photographer, Kenji Ooi, this Saturday! Further details can be found here.

Anime lovers and Cosplayers! NIJIGEN EXPO 2.0 is calling out for you and they are ready to get you to experience anime like never before.

From anime, to cosplay to video games! Otakus coming together to have the time of their lives during this 2-day event!

Location: Collins Kitchen Lab, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Love baking and want to try new recipes? Join instructor, Marina in this Beginners Sourdough workshop. She is a passionate mum & home baker who just loves baking!

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Always wanted to do a fun photoshoot with your friends and family but too camera shy? Check out suafoto studios! There will be no photographer, just you and the camera in a private studio all to yourself!

Location: Sepang International Curcit, Sepang Selangor

Live life on the fast lane? Then you’re going to want to try this out! Bring your friends because this is the only time and safe place for you to drive like there’s no tomorrow!

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#ProtonSaga: New Prototype Dubbed The “Proton Saga Wagon” Spotted

It’s a Proton Saga, it’s a wagon, it’s a Proton Saga wagon!

Several leaked photos of the refined version of Proton Saga – the Proton Saga wagon – have been circulating online. It was posted on Facebook by car enthusiast Zainul Azraai, who spotted the wagon as it was being towed to another location. However, he neither revealed where he found the car nor when the encounter occurred.

From what could be gleaned from the photo, the front part looks similiar to the current Proton Saga model, with only the back part undergoing drastic changes. The trunk has been replaced by an extended rear section, which made it look like a mini version of MPVs such as the Peroduo Alza and the Toyota Avanza. New tail lamps, similar to the aforementioned MPVs, have also been fixed on the car.

PROTON ALREADY HAS SO MANY MODELS, SO IT NEEDS TO RATIONALISE. ADDITIONALLY, PROTON HAS NOT MADE ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT IT IS LOOKING TO CREATE A WAGON VARIANT.

Keep in mind that the wagon is just a prototype, and will not be in production any time soon, so don’t get your hopes up!

Although the Proton Saga wagon is by no means a confirmed product of Proton, the local carmaker still has 3 new products in line: the new Persona, new Saga, and a rebadged Suzuki Ertiga MPV.

The new Perdana was also recently introduced to the public in early June, and is priced between RM113,888 and RM138,888.


#PitchPerfect: 3rd Movie Is Aca-Happening, Kay Cannon To Return As Scriptwriter!

“Pitch Perfect” is like the new “Mean Girls“, except the latter has a real legacy that seems to last forever.

Due to its sharp characters and witty dialogue, the musical comedy’s popularity helped spawned a sequel earlier this year, with Hailee Steinfeld portraying Emily, a legacy and a new member of Barden Bellas.

And now, it seems like more aca-awesomeness will be coming our way as The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the 3rd “Pitch Perfect” movie will move forward at Universal Pictures.

Sources told THR that screenwriter Kay Cannon, who wrote the first 2 “Pitch Perfect” films, is currently in negotiations with Universal and Gold Circle to return for the 3rd film. Elizabeth Banks produced, directed, and co-starred in the 2nd film, but it remains unclear whether she will return to helm the project.

The announcement regarding the new sequel came after Rebel Wilson confirmed to LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman that she will once again portray Fat Amy in the 3rd movie. However, option isn’t in place for Wilson yet. Sources said that the deal may come off costly as both Wilson and Anna Kendrick made $2 million each for the 2nd film, which recently grossed $160.9 million in the US box office.

Even though no plot details were released, the film will most likely revolve around the life of Steinfeld’s character in the college campus. She is also the only Barden Bella in the Barden University as all the other Bellas have graduated and started new lives by the end of “Pitch Perfect 2”.

While we await new announcements, who do you think should join the cast? Do you think Kendrink’s Emily and her gang should return to star? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

For more information, hit up the movie’s official website or Facebook page.


The Story Of Natalie Siow Who Received A 5 Month Prison Sentence For “Cut-Throat” Case

Natalie Siow Yu Zhen was the woman involved in a horrid fight at the Orchard Towers which resulted in the death of a man back in July last year.

The 24-year-old woman was jailed for five months on 9th October following the fatal incident that caused the death of 31-year-old Satheesh Noel Gobidass.

Siow was one of the seven people charged following the horrific incident which happened at the well-known building in Singapore. At first, the 24-year-old was accused of murder but the charge was later reduced to assault, hence the shorter sentence.

According to Yahoo! News, she pleaded guilty to one charge of being in the company of Tan Sen Yang, 29, who had a foldable Karambit knife in his possession, and causing hurt to Satheesh by beating him together with Tan Sen Yang, Joel Tan Yun Sheng, 27, and Ang Da Yuan, 27. She also pleaded guilty to one charge of behaving in a disorderly manner which includes her flipping a table towards one of the patrons from “Naughty Girl Club” at the Orchard Towers.

It all began on the night of 2nd July 2019, when Siow met Joel and Ang at a nightclub in the Chinatown area at about 1am. At the time, the trio and a few other friends decided to head over to another club near the Orchard area, where they meet Tan Sen Yang, who Joel had gone out with three times previously.

This is when the group, which had increased to about 10 people, decided to visit the “Naughty Girl Club” at level two of Orchard Towers until the wee hours of the morning. At the club, Siow and Tan played a drinking game where the loser would have to consume alcohol.

Siow teased Tan about not being able to drink after he lost 2 rounds, which triggered Tan to slam his closed Karambit knife on the table. Joel proceeded to ask him to keep the knife while warning Siow to not offend Tan. The group finally decided to leave the place after finishing their two towers of beer at around 6:20am.

As they were walking out, they encountered another group consisting of five people, where Tan exchanged vulgarities with them, causing a scene to take place. When the situation became heated, the patrons at the “Naughty Girl Club” started to intervene and the situation only got worse from that point onwards.

A fight soon broke out where Tan took out his Karambit knife and swung it at the onlookers gathered at the entrance of the club, hitting Satheesh, a security officer, and another man in the face. This was when Siow decided to join in and flipped a table onto the floor before being restrained by the others.

Eventually, Tan’s group left for the ground floor when someone shouted “police”. However, before they departed, Satheesh confronted Ang, who ended up pushing him away. Satheesh responded by shoving him into the shutters of a closed unit which caused a scuffle to ensue.

It got worse when Tan swung his blade at Satheesh’s lower jaw and neck. His actions caused the others to join in, along with Siow, who tried to kick and swing her arms at Satheesh before being restrained by the others. On the other hand, Ang managed to punch Satheesh in the face before the others got to intervene.

As the group fled in different directions, Satheesh attempted to walk towards the entrance of the building, but he ended up collapsing face first to the ground. Siow, who noticed she had left one of her slippers, returned to Orchards Towers to retrieve it while walking past Satheesh and leaving immediately.

The bystanders then attended to Satheesh while calling the ambulance to seek medical assistance. It was reported that he died from his injuries and was confirmed dead at 7:25am. According to the autopsy report, Satheesh suffered numerous stab and incised wounds, and it was certified that he died due to the stab wounds to his neck.

Following the incident, Siow’s lawyer revealed that when Siow spoke to the police, the woman-in-question admitted that she knew she was at fault for joining the fight. She stated, “When it comes to drinking I get agitated and aggressive sometimes, I know being drunk is not an excuse. At that point in time I saw my male friends having problems with people.”

“I did not know the incident resulted in the Indian guy’s death, when I was at level one I saw (his) face (had) a lot of blood…(I am) sorry for his death and did not know he would die.” In the end, District Judge John Ng sentenced Siow to five months jail time, while factoring in her past remand, which was from 4th July to 18th October 2019.

Regarding the others, Joel was previously jailed for four weeks, while Ang got eight months but Tan’s case is still pending before the court. Most of the incidents that happened that night was caught by a CCTV recording and has been uploaded on YouTube.

Natalie Siow has been trending on social media again after walking free. She spent 200 days behind bars for assaulting a man (Satheesh Noel Gobidass) murdered at Orchard Towers back in 2019.

The Instagram personality was welcomed with balloons and flowers, which were uploaded on her Instagram Stories.

Sources: Yahoo! News, Mothership, Coconuts.

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#Halloween: Amanda Seyfried & Cory Michael Smith Star In New Horror Short Film

Say whatever you want about us but there’s no denying that we have fully embraced the Halloween spirit by showing you the horror films that also come in smaller packages.

Rather than tricking you into watching a featured-length horror film, we’ve decided to spoil you by giving you a spooky treat instead. Yup, no tricks and just a spooky treat. And what’s the spooky treat we are about to offer, you ask?

Written and directed by Brian Crano, the horror short film is produced by Michael Klein and executive produced Brian Crane, David Craig, and Max Hurwitz. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Cory Michael Smith, and David Craig, the 18-minute short film was shot on location in New York and premiered at SXSW in March 2014.

The short film won the best horror/thriller at San Diego Comic Con Film Festival and the best international short film at Tyrolean Interpendent Film Festival. It has been making rounds at over 20 international film festivals screenings and it was chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick.

But what’s the charm behind this horror short film?

“Dog Food” follows Declan (played by Gotham star Cory Michael Smith), a butcher who opened a butcher shop together with his beloved dog, Ralphie. Declan receives puzzling threats on a daily basis but he always seems unfazed about it until Ralphie went missing.

At the same time, he was invited to have dinner with Eva, a beautiful woman (played by Amanda Seyfried) she met when he was working in the butcher shop. But perhaps he should just reject her invite because that’s when everything starts to go wrong in this 18-minute short film, which is precisely the charm of the short film.

We won’t spoil the ending but we must say, the twist in the end is terrifying yet satisfying.

For more details on Dog Food, visit the film’s official website.


Fun Facts: 7 #Ted2 Facts Featuring Your Favourite Potty-Mouthed Thunder Buddy

Ted is back in “Ted 2“, and the potty-mouth has got more mischief up his, uhm, bear sleeve.

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

The sequel is also executive produced by Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild.

Ted the talking bear marries his human counterpart, Tami-Lynn (played by Jessica Barth). The newlywed couple are ready to have a baby but there is one problem – Ted needs to prove he’s a person. In order to qualify to be a parent, Ted returns to ask for help from his childhood friend a.k.a his owner, John Bennett (played by Mark Wahlberg) to help him in the court.

The movie is a follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time and it features an impressive cast! Hence, it’s set to be better than the original. How much better, you ask? Let’s just say that “Ted 2” is not just a movie about a random filthy animal (read: bear).

Here are 7 little known facts about the film:

1. “Ted 2” is Mark Wahlberg’s first sequel in his career

In January 2013, on “Anderson Live:, lead actor Mark Wahlberg (who played John Bennett) confirmed that a “Ted 2” movie was in the works. Surprise, surprise, the movie would also mark the first sequel in his acting career. The benchmark could’ve been held by Mark Wahlberg’s return to robot war film “Transformer 5” but alas, that hasn’t happened as of yet so “Ted 2” it is!

2. Big award-winning Hollywood names in the cast of “Ted 2”

If you looked carefully at the cast, you’d realise that “Ted 2” took on 2 of the biggest names in Hollywood – Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. Morgan Freeman will play an “iconic civil rights lawyer” who helps Ted out. The movie will mark Liam Neeson’s 4th collaboration with Morgan Freeman, the 1st being “Batman Begins” (2005), the 2nd being “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), and the 3rd being “The Lego Movie” (2014), although they share no scenes together.

3. Mila Kunis had to give up her role because she was pregnant

In the 1st “Ted” movie, Mila Kunis played Lori, John Bennett’s girlfriend. However, the actress had to pull out of the sequel as a certain baby Wyatt was on the way. She told E! Online, “A little thing called a pregnancy got in the way of me and production. But I wish them all the best, and I’m sure the movie will be hysterical.” Her character was then replaced by Amanda Seyfried’s new character, Samantha Leslie Jackson.

4. Stephen Collins was fired from “Ted 2” due his child molestation case

American actor, writer, director, and musician Stephen Collins (of “7th Heaven” fame) was cut from “Ted 2” after accusations of multiple counts of child molestation in a recording. He was supposed to have a small role but was reportedly fired from the sequel almost immediately after the alleged recording of his confession to his wife surfaced online on TMZ in October last year.

5. The great lengths to ensure that every single detail was in place

Seth MacFarlane, who produces “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” for National Geographic, asked host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to approve the shots of the night sky to make sure the stars looked right. That’s pretty impressive detail for a movie about a filthy stuffed bear, don’t you think?

6. All about the impressive star-studded ensemble of cameos

“Ted 2” will feature cameo appearances from “Baywatch star” David Hasselhoff aka The Hoff, Sam J Jones aka Flash Gordon, and American quarterback Tom Brady. More importantly, the movie will also feature both Nana Visitor and Michael Dorn, of “Star Trek” fame. Nana even shared a picture of herself on set via her Twitter account! Trekkies should be excited about the sight of 2 loved actors gracing big screens side by side once more.

7. Another sequel is already in the works as we speak

A “Ted 3” is reportedly already in the works! Sam J Jones told ComicBook.com that in addition to the upcoming “Ted 2” being on his plate, he’s supposedly already signed on for “Ted 3”. Yes, you heard the man right, there’s allegedly another Ted film in the works, even though the 2nd film hasn’t had the chance to drop in theaters nationwide. You best be prepared for it ;)

“Ted 2″ is slated for release on 26th June 2015. That’s today!

For more information on “Ted 2”, hit up the movie’s website or Facebook page.

Sources: “Ted 2” Wiki, Screencrush, ComicBook.com, What Culture,

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#BakKwa: Pictures Of Hunks Selling “Bak Kwa” (肉干) Go Viral

Last year, Malaysian fitness model Jordan Yeoh was spotted selling durians at a makeshift roadside stall. He was seen opening durians while showing off his ripped body, much to the delight of customers passing by.

Jordan made headlines right after pictures of Taiwanese “tau fu fah” seller Yi Tin Chen took the internet by storm. Let’s just say that the both of them made “hunks selling wares” a thing.

Now, with Chinese New year just around the corner, more “hunks with goods” have been spotted selling goods. In this case, the Chinese New Year favourite “bak kwa” (dried barbecued pork slices).

According to some major Chinese dailies, several photos of 27-year-old Wong Quan Jing and his friend, 25-year-old Fong Tian Li selling and promoting bak kwa in Kluang, Johor have gone viral. The duo, who are friends, are also personal trainers at a fitness centre.

“Our friend came up with this idea to promote his bak kwa after considering the bleak economy outlook this year. We hope to help him increase his sales,” said Wong, adding that they did not expect to become popular online.

Many netizens who shared the post commented on their muscular physique while both Wong and Fong received a flurry of personal messages in their inboxes.

“We also received many orders from outside of Johor. We have no choice but to turn these down because we do not provide courier service. Some also questioned if our bak kwa was clean as we were posing half naked. The thing is, we merely helped to promote it and did not cook the meat,” he added.

Hmm, how badly do you “bak kwa” fans want to eat some “bak wak” right now? Would you buy “bak kwa” from this duo? ;)


GroupOn M’sia Treats Customers To “Iron Man 3”

Close to 200 Groupon customers who participated in the “Groupon win complimentary passes to watch Iron Man 3” contest, gathered for the exclusive movie screening at Cathay Cineplex at e@The Curve.

Upon collecting their tickets, customers were delighted to mingle with the fellow Grouponers, while some engaged in a challenging video game of “Marvel vs. Capcom 3”, where they stood a chance to win many attractive prizes.

At the event, some Grouponers and customers came dressed up for the occasion. 12-year-old Brendan Wong Khim Hann who dressed as the Iron Man himself along with his father, 42-year-old Victor Wong Wai Tsung as Captain America, took home the “Best Dressed” award, where they won a Mini Instax Camera. Such good sports!

A huge fan of Ironman himself and the Country General Manager of Groupon Malaysia, Rafiq Razali said:

I am glad that Groupon was able to bring this night of fun and games to our customers and I am sure they have enjoyed the movie premier as much as I did. We at Groupon are thrilled to see such a turn out which is a reaffirmation of the strength and confidence in the Groupon Promise and we hope to continuously adhere to our founding principle of delivering the Groupon Experiences.

Don’t forget to catch “Iron Man 3” in a cinema near you today. To read our review of the movie, click!

To discover amazing life experiences from Groupon Malaysia, visit their website.


Ted To Be Released In Malaysian Cinemas!

Directed, co-produced, and co-written by Seth MacFarlane (creator of “Family Guy”), “Ted” is the 2012 comedy film of the year and also Seth’s feature-length directorial debut. Released in various parts of the world in both July/August, it is currently the highest grossing R-rated film of 2012, as well as the 9th highest grossing film of 2012.

It’s so good; it even overtook 2009’s “Hangover”.

Starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis, the story revolves around John (played by Mark Wahlberg) who once received a large teddy bear for Christmas. That teddy bear is Ted.

And because of some stroke of magic, Ted comes to life, and becomes John’s best friend.

Eventually, John grows up (or at least he sort of grows up), pursues a four-year-long relationship with Lori (played by Mila Kunis) and plans on marrying her. But Lori feels that John can’t move ahead with his life with Ted around – Ted, who’s now a dirty, vulgar, obnoxious wastrel. And yes, despite John being a working adult, Ted is still around.

So, simply put, he has to choose between Lori and Ted:

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Cue hilarity, vulgarities, and absurdities. You could say that we’ve been anticipating this one since we first saw the trailer. We’d definitely like to see how this one turns out!

Ted will be released at a cinema near you on 18th October 2012 (Thursday).

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

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Hype’s Must Watch: Bound 2 Parody by James Franco and Seth Rogen

James Franco and pal Seth Rogen takes over Kimye’s Bound 2 music video!

This hilarious parody clip sees the Pineapple Express co-stars mock Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s sexy Bound 2 video and yes that includes the topless motorcycle scenes and everything else. The video which starts off with a special message to fans that read, “While on the set of their movie, The Interview, James Franco & Seth Rogen felt inspired to recreate their favourite new video. Shot. For. Shot.”

The parody starts with landscape shots of snowy mountains and grassy fields, followed by those wild horses running through water. James takes on Kanye’s role then begins busting out the song’s rap lyrics before he rides through the desert on that motorcycle that is now very, very popular. A silhouette of Seth can be lying seductively on the bike in other shots — clearly mocking Kim.

If you thought that was funny, there’s more! The clip goes on to see the This Is The End co-stars parody the Bound 2 video, shot-for-short, complete with Seth’s topless close-up beauty shots and him lying in front of James on the bike while pretending to toss his hair in the wind. There’s also a kiss between the two of them!

After the shoot of the parody, James posted a picture of them making out in the bike on his Instagram with the caption #bound3 – I LOvE SETh.

Watch the original Bound 2 video by Kanye West and Kim Kardashian here. Keep an eye out for how similar they both are and have a ball of a time.


Hype On Site: Stafford Brothers Say Hello At Capricorn KL’s Grand Launch

The Stafford Brothers sure know how to party!

Capricorn Kuala Lumpur officially opened its doors to Malaysians on 11th September. One of the latest additions to Kuala Lumpur’s already busy and happening nightlife, Capricorn KL is located along swanky Jalan Kia Peng and the launch was anchored by none other than Australia’s #1 DJs the Stafford Brothers.

Currently based in Los Angeles, Matt and Chris Stafford are known for their crazy parties and highly energetic sets. Returning back to Kuala Lumpur for the second time, the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ranked duo put on a crazy show making the grand launch of Capricorn KL an epic one!

The 2-storey club was jam packed with clubbers and although there was barely any space to stand, let alone walk, partygoers still had the time of their lives dancing the night away. From dropping crazy beats to throwing blown up Kangaroo balloons to the crowd, the Stafford Brothers lived up to their reputation of throwing massive parties!

Lucky for Hype.My (yes, that us), our good friends from Capricorn KL hooked us up with an exclusive interview with the Stafford Brothers before the craziness started. Here’s what the 2 very good looking, very talented, and yet very humble brothers had to say.

Q: Hi guys!! It’s so good to meet ya’ll!

Matt: Hey ya!! It’s great to meet you too!

Chris: Hey! Thank you, it’s lovely meeting you too!

Q: So you came to Malaysia back in 2012 for Future Music Festival Asia. How does it feel to be back?

Matt: Yeah yeah! We are. It’s great to be back. It was a really good gig and a really good crowd at Future Music Festival Asia so we’re glad to be back in KL. Also, this club is pretty happening, so we’re excited to get out there.

Q: What do you think sets apart the Malaysian crowd from the others?

Matt: Well we’ve only had one experience so we can’t really tell you but that one experience was good because everyone was jumping, having fun. It was a great festival crowd.

Chris: Yeah it was a brilliant crowd at Future Music Festival Asia. Everyone seemed to know what the music was about and everyone had fun. Can’t tell you what sets apart the Malaysian crowd from the others just yet, but the last time we were here, it was crazy so that’s fantastic.

Q: What about the difference between the Australian and American crowd?

Matt: A lot more money in America. That’s seriously the difference. Like in America, they all party really hard.

Chris: Yeah the Americans are ballers! In America, they’re bringing out bottles and money, money, money. Australians are more grounded.

Q: You’ve collaborated with rappers like Lil Wayne and T.I. What inspired those collaborations and what was it like working with them?

Matt: We’ve always wanted to work with hip hop artistes which was why we went to America. That’s pretty much how it all came together. It was great working with Lil Wayne and T.I. They’re really cool.

Chris: Yeah and they’re pretty massive. Some of the biggest guys in the game. So working with them was a fun experience.

Q: With DJ Mag Top 100 DJs polls coming to a close soon, who do you think will be in the top 5 in 2014?

Matt: Very good question. I don’t know for sure but I think Hardwell will be up there. Probably Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, and Avicii too.

Chris: I don’t know. Haha but yeah definitely Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and maybe Calvin Harris?

Q: What would you guys say is the highlight of your year so far?

Matt: Tomorrowland was pretty cool. We’ve always wanted to do that. Every time we play in Vegas, it’s pretty much a highlight. Surfing in Malibu was a highlight for me. Haha

Chris: Yeah and we’ve also done Ultra so we’ve ticked off a few things that we’ve wanted to do.

Matt: Tomorrow we go to Tokyo, Japan. 2 shows in 2 days. Then we have a few days off. Then it’s Shanghai and Macau before heading back to America.

Chris: Yeah that’s one thing we’ve always wanted to do, go to Japan. We’ve never been there so it’s quite exciting.

Q: How do you guys kick back and relax once the party is over?

Chris: SLEEP. But that’s not happening tonight. Tonight we go straight to the plane.

Q: Stafford Brothers are known for throwing crazy parties. What’s the craziest party or fan moment you’ve experienced?

Matt: A lot of topless girls. HAHAHA. That’s when you know sh*t’s getting crazy. When the tops come off.

Chris: We’ve had bras being thrown on stage. But sometimes the craziest things happen after the show. Let’s just say, we’ve been to a lot of strip clubs. Hahaha.

Q: If you guys had to, which would you give up, hearing or sex?

Matt: Sex. Because without hearing, I can’t get work done.

Chris: I would give up sex. It’s just sex right? Like I can still do the others things? Hahaha. As long as I can do everything else. ;)

It was such a pleasure talking to the Stafford Brothers. Big thanks to our friends from Capricorn KL for making it happen. Keep updated with Stafford Brothers via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

If you missed out on the grand launch of Capricorn KL, check out the video below for the 411.

More on Capricorn KL can be obtained here.

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#AirAsiaGo: Snag Vacay Deals From As Low As RM159 Per Person Via The 2017 Early Bird Sale!

We make no secret of the fact that we’re huge fans of AirAsiaGo. So when a good deal comes along, we share!

Now, you can enjoy your 2017 long weekends from as low as RM159 per person for 3D2N hotel stay + flight + tax. That’s right, there are tonnes of long weekends coming up so time to mark the calendar for 2017.

Get big savings up to 45% when you book your travel package (flight + hotel) through AirAsiaGo, Malaysia’s leading one-stop travel portal. The early bird catches the worm though so get in quick and login to AirAsiaGo to book your vacation from 31st October and 6th September 2016, before they slip away. From as low as RM159 per person for 3 Days 2 Nights, including flights, hotel stays and tax, it is time for you to start planning your adventures in 2017.

This exclusive deal is available for those who are planning their trips anytime between 1st April 2017 and 15th September 2017, to the top destinations of Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Japan, Korea, Mauritius, Thailand and more. There are 5 long weekends during this period.

How to snag ’em deals? Register as an AirAsiaGo Member at https://www.airasiago.com.my/login-gomemberdeals to enjoy
more exclusive hotel deals. Login to www.airasiago.com for further information or download the nifty AirAsiaGo mobile app here.

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


TWP To Feature EDM Sensation marshmello [✖_✖] In Kuala Lumpur This December

He wears a custom helmet for public appearances. His identity is unknown.

This December, marshmello, the mysterious electronic dance music DJ known for performing in his trademark white helmet mask and all-white outfit will be painting KL Live white for The White Party (TWP).

After gaining international recognition in 2015 with the release of his remixes of Jack U’s “Where Are U Now” and Zedd’s “Beautiful Now”, marshmello soon collaborated with a range of well-known artistes including Omar LinX, Wrabel, Ookay, Slushii, and Demi Lovato. In January 2017, his song “Alone” appeared on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and he was later named by Forbes as one of the world’s highest paid DJs.

Pre-sale registrations are now open at http://bit.ly/MarshmelloKL with limited Early Bird tickets priced at RM98 and Regular tickets priced at RM138 (prices exclude 6% GST and RM4 ticketing fee). VIP table packages will be available for booking with more details to be released soon.

For more information, hit up The Livescape Group’s Facebook page.


Boyzone’s Encore Concert Ticketing Details & Seating Plan Revealed

Last month, we announced that Boyzone will be returning to Malaysia for another round of “Farewell Tour” in support of their album, “Thank You  & Goodnight”.

Just as we predicted, Boyzone’s “Farewell Tour” Live in Malaysia is set to take place in June. Get this, you might even get the chance to get up close and personal with the Irish quartet!

Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy have already performed Indonesia (Jakarta), Hong Kong (Kowloon Bay), and Thailand (Nonthaburi Province) earlier this year. Besides Malaysia, the pop group is also visiting Singapore, China, Taiwan, Philippines and Japan.

Boyzone made their debut in the music scene in 1993. Since then, they’ve released 6 studio albums and 4 compilation albums, including “Picture of You”, “Words”, “Baby Can I Hold You Tonight”, “Every Day I Love You”, “Father and Son”, and “No Matter What”.

Brought to you by Wowstar.One and ACO, the details to Boyzone’s “Farewell Tour” (Encore) Live in Malaysia are as follows:

The first 200 people to purchase VIP tickets will reportedly get a chance to take a group photo with Boyzone. Pretty awesome right? Concert tickets go on sale today (Monday, 6th May 2019) from 12pm onwards and can be purchased at airasiaredtix.com.

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Kelly Marie Tran: 13 Things About The First Asian Female Lead In #StarWars

In 2015, Kelly Marie Tran’s life changed when she got cast in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”. Before that she had been trying her luck around the L.A. audition circuit while working as an office assistant.

Since everything involving the “Star Wars” franchise is kept top secret, the 28-year-old actress had to come up with some convincing lies. “After I got the role, I had to work for another week! Then I told my job, my family, and my friends I was moving to Canada for an indie. I had to Google pictures of Canada to send them! It was so stressful,” Tran said.

Since Tran is relatively unknown to moviegoers, we thought it’ll be fun to dig up some fun facts about the actress, who just hit her big break in Hollywood. There is no doubt that she is getting ready to conquer galaxies both near and far, far away.

1. Her parents are Vietnamese immigrants. According to Elle, her mum worked at a funeral home while her father perviously had a job at Burger King.

2. Tran had to endure a 5-month casting process before getting the golden ticket.

3. She also became the first Asian-American woman to secure a major lead role in the testosterone-fuelled “Star Wars” movie franchise.

4. She plays Rose Tico, a Starfighter mechanic in the Resistance and also one of Finn’s biggest allies in his fight against the First Order.

5. What can we expect from Rose Tico, you ask? Rose “may not be glorified in the Resistance the way Rey,” Tran shared, “but has an important story to tell. She can and will make a difference.”

6. The actress is a Throney. In speaking about the “Game of Thrones” season finale, she’s most excited (and nervous) for Daenerys to see Viserion. (“That’s such a Kylo situation, right? Seeing your child who’s on the other side now? I’m serious”)

7. No way! She’s also a Potterhead. Tran recalls that she used to dressed as Cho Chang to midnight “Harry Potter” screenings. Although the Pottermore Sorting Hat dubbed her as a Ravenclaw, given the choice, she would pick Gryffindor.

8. Before her audition, Tran had not watched any “Star Wars” film. “In 10th grade, my teacher was obsessed with (Star Wars) and played it in the background, but I was reading Harry Potter so I wasn’t listening to it,” she added. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

9. During production, Tran shared a trainer with Daisy Ridley.

10. Tran shared the most onscreen time with John Boyega in “The Last Jedi”. “John is someone who I feel like I immediately was able to mesh with. We connect on different levels because our parents are immigrants, we’re both people of colour, nerds, and he’s just hilarious,” she told Buzzfeed.

11. As soon as filming wrapped, Tran ran away. She “spent a year traveling and a year trying to figure myself out and reminding myself why I got into this”.

12. The newcomer travelled to South Africa and got involved in an endangered wildlife reserve. She later went to back to her home country in Vietnam to revisit her roots for the first time in 2 decades.

Beautiful moment at #TheLastJedi premiere! Breakout star Kelly Marie Tran thanks producer Ram Bergman for this opportunity pic.twitter.com/vCw7ottrPN

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 10, 2017

I feel strange posting a private moment, like this. But this level of emotion, met with this level of support, is @StarWars encapsulated. pic.twitter.com/lYd1bCcr1V

— janina gavankar (@Janina) December 10, 2017

13. Tran couldn’t help but be super emotional when she showed up at the world premiere red carpet event in downtown Los Angeles.

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” debuts on 13th December 2017.

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Celebration Of The Best At BBKLCC

Asian Wave 2012 winner Shila Amzah will headline a collection of exciting performances at the launch of the year-end festivities at BBKLCC, Malaysia’s premier shopping district on the evening of 26th November 2012 (Monday).

Fresh from her award-winning performance at Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) 19, when she swept the “Best Pop Song” and “Song of the Year” awards, Shila is set to entertain and dazzle the public with her exceptional vocal skills.

Alongside Shila will be a host of Malaysia’s best performing acts, including Asia’s Champion Beatboxer and current world #4, Shawn Lee, singing group One Nation Emcees, dance troupe Wakaka Breakdancers and Battery Headz Drum Troupe.

The event is themed “Celebration of the Best at BBKLCC“, in line with the recent announcement of Kuala Lumpur as the second best shopping destination in Asia Pacific in the Global Shoppers Index, by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Minister of Tourism YB Dato’ Seri Ng Yen Yen will officiate the event, which is hosted by Tourism Malaysia with the BBKLCC Tourism Association as the organizer.

In the lead up to the launch event, there will be numerous street activities including street dances, flash mobs, the appearance of LED and gold dust performers together with public stunts happening at various spots at BBKLCC district beginning from 23rd, 24th, and 25th November 2012 to promote the launch party.

For more information, visit BBKLCC’s official website.


#KPop: SNSD’s Tiffany Releases MV Teaser; Jessica Jung Drops Album Release Date

May is an exciting month for SONEs everywhere :)

That’s right, Girls’ Generation (소녀시대) member Tiffany Hwang (티파니) and former member Jessica Jung (제시카) are making their solo debuts this month!

Tiffany’s solo mini-album will be released tomorrow (11th May) and SM Entertainment just dropped the music video teaser for “I Just Wanna Dance” earlier today.

The filtering, lighting, and colouring of the short 20-second video clip has a strong retro 80s vibe to it. Although you can’t hear much sound / music in the teaser, the idol star looks flawlessly beautiful in every shot.

The idol also posted a short Instagram video of her fellow group members counting down to her solo release. The video shows all 7 members holding up 1 finger which she captioned, “#1DayTillIJWD”.

If you are dying to know what her songs will sound like, she will be previewing songs all day today on her Snapchat (@stephanieyoungh). Tiffany will also be hosting a live show on Naver’s V app 10pm tonight.

Meanwhile, it was reported that former member Jessica will finally release her debut mini-album, titled “With Love, J”, on 17th May. As it is the singer’s first musical release since her departure from Girls’ Generation in September 2014, we cannot wait to hear what kind of music the star has prepared for us.

Her label, Coridel Entertainment, released a teaser image of the star wearing a plain tee and a flower-decorated sun hat. Could it be her album cover?

Which debut are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments box below! :)

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Seungri Visits Aori Ramen Pavilion KL & Performs At Genting (GICC)

Seungri (real name Lee Seung-hyun; 이승현) sent K-pop fans into a frenzy when he was in Malaysia yesterday (31st October, Wednesday).

The BIGBANG maknae was scheduled to perform at the “X Infinity World Music Showcase 2018” in Genting International Convention Centre, Genting Highland. Before heading up, the 28-year-old K-pop star made sure to drop by his famed Aori Ramen branch in Pavilion KL.

Several fans were shocked at Seungri’s unexpected appearance at Aori Ramen Pavilion KL. The singer was initially supposed to officiate the launch when the restaurant debuted in June. Sadly, due to scheduling conflict, the beloved entertainer couldn’t make it. If you haven’t had the chance to try it yet, find out what food options are available here.

Seungri also proceeded to sign some framed photos of Aori Ramen’s animated characters. The next time you visit Aori Ramen Pavilion KL, feel free to snap a selfie with the picture hanging on the wall. In addition, the Aori Ramen staff members also got to take a group photo with the singer himself. Jealous much!

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Later that night, the concert-goers in Genting also went crazy for Seungri. He opened his segment with “Bang Bang Bang” and continued to thrill fans with another BigBang hit “Fantastic Baby”. Needless to say, the atmosphere was LIT!

Seungri also joked saying, “I know you guys want to see GD but unfortunately I’m not but I don’t care“, before asking audiences to follow him on Instagram, adding, “GD has more followers. He is superstar and I’m just so so star“.

The singer spoke a mixture of Cantonese, Mandarin and English that night. He also expressed that Malaysia is like home to him and he’d like to perform a Malay song someday. Check out some of the clips recorded by fans:

A post shared by SEUNGRI (@seungriiseyo__)

1,2,3! For the very first time LIVE IN MALAYSIA ! LIT AF 🔥🔥🔥 @ForvictoRi #승리 #Seungri #SeungriinKL #SeungriinMY #seungriingenting pic.twitter.com/2vB7eEHUtt

— 🍀🐼❤Nae Sarang Love Is You 1212 🐼❤🍀 (@SeungRiQueenBee) November 1, 2018

[#SEUNGRIINMY] Fantastic Baby – Boomshakala!! pic.twitter.com/S3ZLHSIygg

— Hallyu Pop (@_hallyupop) October 31, 2018

Seungri pretend to leave d stage yestdy,aft our screaming for encore, he said “manager change the flight for me!flight tmr morning” “Bros in Genting,can u gv me a hotel room!”Then he said this going to be the last song as my fellows r showing expression that “I want casino” 😂 pic.twitter.com/g5vZ0R1c6b

We know what many of y’all are thinking: when will Seungri return to Malaysia again? Hopefully soon ;)


#GDA Artiste Profile: G-Dragon

To VIPs, he’s known as the cool fashionista leader of K-Pop super group, BIGBANG. But in actuality, Kwon Ji-yong aka G-Dragon or GD is your standard boy-at-heart who is surprisingly humble and well-mannered. In fact, he’s most famous for his “90-degree bows” (the staple sign of respect in the Korean culture).

Despite being labeled a “product” of the Korean music industry, G-Dragon’s talents (he’s a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and sometimes, a model) have obviously superseded that notion. In the past, he has written, composed, and produced many of BIGBANG’s most popular songs e.g. “Lies” and “Haru Haru”.

He later on went to release his debut solo album, “Heartbreaker”, which earned him the MAMA 2009 accolade for “Album of the Year”.

In September 2012, G-Dragon released his second solo album, “One of a Kind”, amidst the “BIGBANG Alive GALAXY Tour 2012“. The first single off that album, “That XX”, dominated music charts almost immediately after its release. Other songs off “One of a Kind” also quickly became hit singles, such as the title song “One of a Kind” and of course, “CrayOn”:

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Following the success of “One of a Kind”, 2012 is proving to be a big comeback year for not only BIGBANG but also G-Dragon (after a series of scandals that the group faced in the previous years) because he’s in the running to bag a couple of “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” awards.

When asked about his songwriting, he said, “All the songs I write, I mean, of course, some level of fiction is in the mix, but I try to write my own stories for the most part. I wouldn’t say I completely went through that same experience, but when I felt those types of emotions, I remembered it well, and I just jotted it down.” (Source)

Here’s another fact: As of now, G-Dragon is slated to make an appearance at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” (GDA), as confirmed by the GDA committee. However, there has been no word yet about the rest of his BIGBANG members’ appearances.

To purchase tickets, hit up TicketPro or any of their participating outlets right now! There are early bird discounts at RM898 (Samsung GALAXY Zone, regular price RM999) and RM620 (Rockpit, regular price RM688) from now until 15th December 2012. Hurry!

For more information, visit their official website.

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#KendrickLamar: Slapped With Lawsuit For “Blacker the Berry” Artwork

Ooops! It looks like Kendrick Lamar’s vibe has just been killed.

Rapper, Kendrick Lamar is being sued for allegedly using a photograph without permission to promote his single “The Blacker the Berry,” off his latest album, “To Pimp A Butterfly.” Freelance photographer Giordano Cipriani names Lamar, Top Dawg Entertainment, Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment in the suit.

According to Bossip, Cipriani claims that they used the photo he shot on a 2011 trip to Africa of a mother breastfeeding two children without permission or payment. The image was reportedly used on the rapper’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

According to the lawsuit filed on July 10th in New York Federal Court, Cipriani is requesting $150,000 for each time the image was used, and additional money for lawyer fees. He has demanded an injunction against Lamar to prevent any further unauthorised use of the image.

See the single artwork in question here:

Kendrick Lamar and his team has yet to comment in regards to this matter.


#ElectricRunMY: Over 15,000 Runners Light Up Electric Run Malaysia 2016

Neon shades and hues emanated even brighter than before from the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur with the return of this year’s Electric Run Malaysia presented by Shell FuelSave.

This year’s event saw an even larger participation with the attendance of over 15,000 runners completing the 5km track, which culminated with the finish line celebrations.

The flag off was greeted with cheers of excitement and a show of fireworks. H3 spun a host of electrifying tunes to entertain the crowd before they embarked on their journey through the 9 Courselands.

The world’s first Shell FuelSave Do More LED Maze, a special maze which featured 7 neon zones, was also unveiled at Electric Run Malaysia 2016. As the maze is designed inspire runners to do more in life and on the road with Shell FuelSave, rewards were handed out to those who took selfies at each zone – a special goodie bag of gifts from Lazada, Bfab, Celebrity Fitness, Soleus, Karrimor, Touch ‘n Go, and Wall’s.

Participants had the opportunity to experience and join in the festivities prior to the flag-off at the Market Place, which boasted an array of food and beverages from vendors such as deli2go, Nathan’s Famous Sausages, and 7-Eleven Slurpees just to name a few. Participants could also take part in carnival-like activities such as face-painting with neon-coloured paint.

After the flag-off, runners began their illuminated journey through the 9 Courselands. At the first Courseland, runners encountered the Water Station that decorated with a sea of neon colours. They then encountered the Neffmau5 Land where they were taken to an ethereal wonderland of neon trees and sky lanterns. Participants then “weathered the storm” at the Rainforest with glowing umbrellas hanging overhead and soothing sounds of the forest in the background.

At Rainbow Road, participants were greeted with technicolour arches of light, before they were transported to an aquatic paradise decorated with brightly-lit, giant marine life at Under The Sea. Candy Lane was also a sweet treat for runners as it brought to life a wonderland of sweets with the delightful fragrance of cotton candy, vanilla, popcorn, and cinnamon.

This year, Electric Run Malaysia also featured 2 new Courselands – one Courseland featuring a special design by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology as the “Official University Partner”, while the other is a 200m long mystery land conceptualised by the university’s students – a “Malaysia Truly Asia”-themed Courseland highlighting Malaysia in all its neon glory.

Upon finishing the final Courseland, The Powerhouse, runners then explored the Shell FuelSave Do More LED Maze before finally making their way to the finish line celebrations.

In a perfect close to a fun, neon-lit night, participants partied with one of Malaysia’s top beatbox artistes, ABeatC, followed by popular female DJ duo, Twinkies, and local hip-hop superstar, SonaOne. Runners broke out into a thunderous cheer when Norwegian act, Nico & Vinz took the stage, before the night closed with H3 once again.

For more information, hit up Electric Run Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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5 Beautiful Home Areas In The Klang Valley You’ll Want To Move Into

Living in the city has always been something glamorous that most of us have dreamed about at some point. With movies and TV shows like “Spider-Man”, “Gossip Girl”, and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, we find ourselves drooling for life right at the heart of a beating city.

After all, what makes living in the city so alive is the endless amount of happening activities.

The hustle and bustle of the city runs on convenience, something that we millennials have grown to crave as well. Even though Kuala Lumpur might not quite match up your expectations of living in New York City… these few homes in the Klang Valley may change your minds!

The gorgeous M Vertica will make you feel like you’re living like a Crazy Rich Asian! With a great view of the city, these serviced apartments give you the best of both worlds; living in the city yet being able to enjoy your own peace and quiet. The best part is that M Vertica includes a covered walkway to MRT Maluri and is less than 1 km away from Velocity Mall!

• Address: No.15G, Wisma Low Siew Eng, Jalan 1/92C, off Batu 2 1/2, Jalan Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur
• Covered walkway to Maluri LRT & MRT Interchange
• Walking distance to Aeon Maluri
• 800m to Velocity Mall
• 1 MRT stop to MyTown or IKEA Cheras
• 4.5km to Suria KLCC
• Starting price: RM480,000 (3-4 bedrooms)
• Website: www.mvertica.com.my

Another option would be M Centura in Sentul, where there is a 1 acre resort facilities deck! Asides that, M Centura also offers a dual floating gym and a 50 meters Olympic-length swimming pool with their service apartments. The apartments are also only 5km away to the city centre and include shuttle buses to MRTs and LRTs right by your doorstep!

• Address: Maxim Citylights Sentul, No. 25 Jalan Sentul Pasar, 51000 KL
• 5km away to city centre
• Accessible via DUKE Highway, MRR2, and Karak Highway
• Shuttle bus to LRT and MRT available
• Smart and green living with electric vehicle charging stations
• Website: www.mcentura.com.my

If you’re not about that apartment life, fret not! Introducing M Aruna, the gorgeous landed residential community in Rawang! Each unit is a 2-storey link home, complete with facilities such as an interactive park and a basketball court. These houses are typically preferred if you are a person who enjoys gardening, have children who enjoy cycling around the neighbourhood, or taking your pet dogs on walks in the evening after work! M Aruna is also only a 5km drive away from entering the city, so you can head-on into the mouth of the beast and return to your own serene, suburban haven after.

• Address: M Aruna Sales Gallery, Saujana Rawang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor
• 5km drive away from the city
• Nearby 12 primary and secondary schools
• 5km away from AEON Rawang
• Buses available to go to train stations
• Website: www.m-aruna.com.my

Are you a person who is trying their best to save our Earth by going vegan or avoiding plastic straws? Well, you’d be pleased to note that Sensory is a freehold self-sustained community! You can now live a green lifestyle and thrive in an equally eco-friendly community! Southville City offers shuttle buses to the closest train stations as well, so fear not about taking expensive taxi rides into the city.

• Address: Southville City Sales Gallery, Bangi
• 19km away from KL City Centre
• Shuttle buses available
• Direct link from Seremban-KL Highway
• Eco-friendly community
• Website: www.southville-city.com

Located in Southville City as well, Cerrado offers a slightly different vibe. Described as “luxury made accessible”, Cerrado has a large podium deck of 4 acres that is great for families. It also comes with Olympic length pools, aqua gyms, a clubhouse, and even themed gardens. Cerrado also provides shuttle bus services which take you to the nearest train stations and is less than 30 minutes away from KL (thanks to the direct interchange built by Mah Sing!).

• Address: Southville City Sales Gallery, Bangi
• 19km away from KL City Centre
• Shuttle buses available
• Direct link from Seremban-KL Highway
• Luxurious design yet affordable
• Website: www.southville-city.com

The best part of all is that you don’t have to dream for much longer, you can actually buy these homes! Mah Sing is currently running their Lock and Win campaign where you can buy a home and be in the running to win from RM2,000,000 worth of prizes. The process of owning your dream home has never been easier, now with the added perk of winning prizes along the way!


Steven Tyler F-bombs Your TV

Is it a trend for celebrities to drop F-bombs on national TV or what?

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and his bandmates made an appearance for a breakfast show to promote their latest album, “Another Dimension!“. Little that they know they made a tiny goof when they were still live on-air. The rockstar said, “Good morning America!” to the camera just before the program shifted to their forecast updates.

Al Roker, the weatherman for the show was talking to the audience about the latest weather news and this is where the catastrophe happened. While he was speaking, you could hear Tyler screaming, “Thanks for coming out, you crazy f—ks! We love you! New York City!”. His roaring voice could be heard against the backdrop of the map.

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As a professional, Roker covered it up quite smoothly, “That’s why they haven’t done mornings!”. Yeah, and we think that Aerosmith or rather, just Steve Tyler, should just stick to his night routines.

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#SMTown: SHINee & Red Velvet Reportedly Preparing For Respective Comebacks

If you’re a fan of SM Entertainment’s groups SHINee and Red Velvet, we’ve got news for you.

South Korean media outlets Segye Ilbo and Sports Seoul have reported that the aforementioned groups are currently gearing up for their respective comebacks, with both groups in the process of recording their albums.

There’s currently no word on the specific comeback dates, but it will be SHINee’s first comeback since August 2015 when they released “Married To The Music”. However, Red Velvet just released their 2nd extended play, “The Velvet”, on March, so it seems like fans won’t have to wait too long to see them again.

Back in July, an insider from SM Entertainment also revealed that SHINee was in the midst of preparing a new album, with a comeback slated for September. If the reports were indeed true, SHINee’s comeback will coincide with the group’s 5th solo concert in South Korea, “SHINee Concert: SHINee World V”, that will be held on 3rd and 4th September at the Olympic Park Stadium.

The SHINee members are currently focusing on individual activities, with Minho and Key cast in different TV dramas, Jonghyun as well as Taemin releasing their respective solo albums, and Onew participating in several variety shows.

Red Velvet’s Irene also just recently made her acting debut in the web drama “The Female Employees Of A Game Company” while members Seulgi and Wendy participated in the OST for drama “Uncontrollably Fond“.


#DillonFrancis: Gets Even; Continues Troll War With DJ Snake

If you’ve been paying attention to DJ Snake and Dillon Francis, you’d know that the two have a rather quirky relationship where they have been trolling each other. Dillon, who is also know as the jester of the dance music scene worked together with Snake on the single “Get Low” and was pranked by Snake in March during Ultra Music Festival 2015.

You see, in March, the French producer pulled off one of the best and funniest dance music pranks in history. Taking a page out of deadmau5‘s book, Snake revealed the phone number of one of his most famous friends. During his performance on the Ultra Music Festival Main Stage, Snake pranked Francis by posting his phone number on the giant LED screens. Though, there was obviously no bad blood shed, Francis was clearly not too happy about it and he sure did take some time to plan his comeback.

After months of waiting, Francis finally got his revenge. The “Money Sucks, Friends Rule” producer was scheduled to perform right after Snake at Lollapalooza, so he too took advantage of the LED screens and shared a super private picture of his dear bro. Although there may have been some photoshop involved, this comeback is definitely one for the books.

The whole ordeal unfolded on Snake’s Snapchat and and can be seen below.

We must say though, well play Dillon, well played.


#ITSTHESHIP: All Aboard With Alex Metric

Ahoy sailors! We’ve got Alex Metric on board!

British musician, DJ and producer Alex Metric has released numerous EPs and is known for his remixes of artists such as Depeche Mode, La Roux, Gorillaz, Phoenix, Ellie Goulding and Bloc Party as well as working as a producer for acts such as The Infadels, Charli XCX and Adam Freeland. Given that he has a plethora of productions and remixes under his belt, Metric’s creativity is as vivid as his bubbly personality.

Metric is the guy who can make cool synth-pop, disco house, electro, or progressive and determine what is the right sound for the song as well as what he is feeling. This British bloke who played at Future Music Festival Asia in 2012 will now be cruising on It’s The Ship this November. Thanks to our good friends from Livescape Asia, we caught up with Alex Metric to find out what he’s been up to since the last time he was on this side of the world.

Hi Alex! How’s it going? Where are you right now and what are you currently up to?

Hi! Good, thanks. How are you? Haha I am in the studio right now, trying to finish off some new music before I head off on tour. I’m about to go away for 5 weeks, so just trying to finish up some work.

I’m good, thanks. So, we last saw you at FMFA 2012 in Sepang, Malaysia. What have you been up to since then?

Oh wow, that’s a really long time. What have I been doing? I’ve been touring the world relentlessly, I’ve done three EPs since then on Owsla, collaborations with Jacques Lu Cont as a single, my new single “Heart Weighs A Ton”, a lot of remixes, I don’t know haha. It’s been a blur and I’ve done a lot in the past few years.

Despite your music being categorised as something of the dance music genre, you’ve got a unique indie-sounding thing going on. Is it hard for you to stick to that kind of sound in the changing times?

Erm…Well I don’t think that’s like the defining thing about my sound. I think my sound does sort of change and adapt as the years go on but that’s always an undercurrent and an element of my love for songs and the indie side of things but that’s not the main aspect to my music. It’s certainly always going to be an element that’s there and my music just evolves, I mean I don’t ever want my music to evolve with what’s going on around me, with what interests me, and with what keeps me entertained. I’ll never chase a new sound that’s out at the moment but my sound just naturally evolves as I try to keep myself interesting.

Having said that, you’re pretty popular for your bootlegs. What are the 5 bootlegs that you’d really want to work on but haven’t had the ways or means to, or time to yet?

Hah! If I give away 5 really good ideas for bootlegs right now, then everyone else would do them. Haha. I’ve been thinking of doing a couple of bootlegs recently and I kind of want to do “Out Of Time” by Blur. I also kind of want to do one of “Brand New” the new single by Justin Timberlake and Pharrell which is on the new Pharrell album. That’s all I can share for now because 5, that’s just too many good ideas. Haha.

What are you working on right now? More collabs/originals? Also, please tell us if you would consider singing on your new originals anytime soon because we hear that you used to sing in a band!

I’ve just finished a remix for Madeon and yeah, I’m just finishing off my next EP. Just some solo stuff at the moment and then hopefully get into the studio to do some new Alexanders material which is a project I have with Yuksek. Yeah, I’m hoping to get a new EP out before the end of the year. As for singing, yeah I used to sing on my Alex Metric records as well. Do you know what? For the first time in almost 3 years, I did write a song and start singing on something the other day and I really enjoyed it so I just might start doing it a lot more again.

How different is your gig at It’s The Ship going to be as compared to the set you’d usually play as festivals? Perhaps you’re planning your set for a more intimate show?

I have absolutely no idea. Haha. I don’t have a stock festival set where I turn up and play the same records every festival. I’ll feel it out as to how many people are there and what the settings are like. Honestly, I can’t tell you what it’s going to sound like until I step foot on that stage and have a look at what’s going on. I’ll just try and go with the vibe on the day, you know? I think it’s the best way to do things because you can turn up with a preplanned set and have the most inappropriate music for the set that you’re doing and then what do you do? Spend an hour annoying people who are wishing you got off stage? Haha. I just prefer to feel it out and see what happens, which is what I’m going to be doing for It’s The Ship.

We saw your response to the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll results & we just have to ask, what do you personally think of it? Is it still relevant or has the poll become nothing but a popularity contest?

It’s not even a popularity contest that is…I mean yeah, it is a popularity contest to a certain extent but it’s not a popularity contest that even acquaints to the most popular DJs in some aspects. There was somebody who had 3,000 followers on Twitter who was higher than Eric Prydz on the poll. It just shows how flawed it is and what it has actually become is who’s best at buying votes online. You know, for people like Disclosure, who are some of the biggest producers/DJs in the world right now and for them to not be in the Top 100 despite them selling millions of records is just bizarre. It’s a snapshot of a very particular scene and a very particular sound and I don’t think it’s a representative of DJ-ing as a whole. Then again, do we need a list to say who the best DJs are? Surely people can just make their own minds up and enjoy the music they want to enjoy.

And on that note, if you could pick your own DJ Mag Top 5, who would you pick & why?

Erm…I would go for…Wow, tough question. Okay, I would go for James Murphy, Maceo Plex, Chemical Brothers…Who else? James Holden, well actually the Chemical Brothers are two so that’s 5, there you go! Haha.

Lastly, leave a message for all your Malaysian fans!

I look forward to seeing you all very soon and hopefully see you guys on It’s The Ship!

And we’re done! Thank you so much for taking the time out to chat with us Alex.

Awesome, thank you and see you guys soon!

Till then, we leave you with Alex Metric’s latest track “Heart Weighs A Ton”. Enjoy:

Special thanks to our friends from Livescape Asia for making this interview happen for us!

For more on Alex Metric follow him on these portals: Website, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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Raya With All Your Raya-latives At These Large, Family-Friendly Airbnb Stays Nationwide!

Balik kampung excitement is in the air with Raya now upon us. Malaysians nationwide are reuniting with their loved ones – so why not amp up the celebrations by planning an unforgettable festive getaway?

Family travel has been rapidly gaining momentum as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Group travel in Malaysia jumped 180 percent on Airbnb last year up from the year prior, and family travel on the platform increased by 60 percent globally compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

This Ramadan, Airbnb has seen almost 600 percent growth in searches for travel accommodation in Malaysia. Top searched cities for the festive season include Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Georgetown, Kuching, and Alor Setar.

Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said guests are seeking stays with more space and value when it comes to family-friendly stays.

He said: “Many families are booking Airbnb listings because of their large spaces which are great for gatherings, household amenities such as a kitchen and washing machine, and the option to live altogether as a family during this festive period.

Among Malaysia’s top-booked categories for family travel last year in Malaysia were Tropical, Amazing Pools, Beach and National Parks.”

Read on for more family-friendly stays to make this Hari Raya reunion a memorable experience with your loved ones.

Take a nostalgic ride down memory lane with these charming Airbnb Stays, each decked with stylish bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, private patios, and fully kitted out kitchens. Enjoy a grand Raya spread surrounded by classic decor and all the modern day comforts you need.

● Bayuh Sabbha Luxury Villa, Kudat
● Ghumah Chegu-Kampung House, Alor Setar
● Luxurious Heritage House, Georgetown
● George Town City Sanctuary, Georgetown

For those looking for a rejuvenating retreat, these gorgeous kampung houses boast calming surroundings with panoramic views of lush green hills, tea plantations and paddy fields. So step away from the city bustle and relax on the veranda while reminiscing about the good ol’ days with your loved ones.

● Villa Kayu at Villa Kelapa Langkawi, Langkawi
● Puncak Rimba Villa Puncak Barat Timur, Bentong
● Mekar Homestay, Bahau
● Kampung House Near Tea House, ATV & Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands