Hype’s Now Playing: Pentatonix – Where Are Ü Now (Jack Ü ft. Justin Bieber Cover)

Our hearts just about stopped when we heard this cover. True story.

Pitch perfect a capella group (not to be confused with the movie) Pentatonix, the same one that just rocked up to Kuala Lumpur for their debut show in July, just proved that they’re “it” once again with yet another flawless cover.

This time, they chose to show their vocal prowess with their version of Jack Ü and Justin Bieber‘s “Where Are Ü Now”. Not that we should be surprised at all but they got everything down pat – from the sharp dancehall stabs to the “dolphin” sound that resembles a flute. In their own special way, of course.

Incredible. If you liked the original “Where Are Ü Now” track (we know we do), you’re going to fall head over heels in love with this one. Well done, Pentatonix!

We know, right? We’re putting this one on repeat too :)

For more information on Pentatonix, visit their Facebook page.


#Travel: AirAsia Adds Latest Destination To Vietnam’s Hidden Gem, Nha Trang

Time to check off more travel destinations off your bucket list! AirAsia will soon fly to Nha Trang, Vietnam with daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur starting on 14th September 2017.

The new route marks the airline’s 4th route into Vietnam (the other 3 being Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi) that will give guests a chance to discover the hidden gem of Vietnam.

AirAsia is the only airline flying directly into Nha Trang from Malaysia. The route not only opens up air travel into the city but it also gives access to the people from the Khánh Hòa Province to enjoy over 120 AirAsia destinations around Asia.

14 Fly-Thru routes will be in place with this launch, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience for travellers to explore this Asean destination.

Guests can make use of the optional Fly-Thru service connecting to other flights with their baggage checked-through to the final destination without the hassle of immigration clearance at the transit hub.

With this service, guests can now travel to Nha Trang seamlessly from 14 cities in Asia and Australia such as from Johor Bahru, Penang, Singapore, Jakarta, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Changsha, Xi’an, Wuhan, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, or Perth via Kuala Lumpur.

As the coastal city and capital of the Khánh Hòa Province, Nha Trang brings about a marvellous picture where old meets new with heritage attractions set in a modern city. Most famed for its beautiful bays, this popular city beach offers a 6-kilometre stretch of white sandy coastlines with blue waters that are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, and island-hopping.

Among the other must-visit places include the Po Nagar Cham Towers, home to the best remaining Cham ethnic minority ruins in Vietnam located on a hill overlooking the Nha Trang fishing villages; the Vinpearl Land Amusement Park that holds a Guinness World Record of a 3,320-metre long cable car system with spectacular sea views; the Long Son Pagoda and White Buddha displaying the largest pagoda and the biggest outdoor statue in Vietnam; the Nha Trang Cathedral with French Catholicism influence that is a popular wedding and landscape photography spot; and more.

For a relaxing pastime, take a dip in natural hot springs and enjoy a mud bath or explore local delicacies such as bird’s nest soup, the popular can cake snack, and jellyfish noodles that are easily available on the streets. Travellers should also look out for the annual Po Nager Tower Festival and biennial Nha Trang Sea Festival that welcome local and international visitors into the city.

Celebratory all-in-fares from RM99* one-way are available for booking from 4th July 2017 until 9th July 2017 for the travel period from 14th September 2017 to 28th August 2018. Visit airasia.com or use the AirAsia mobile app on the iPhone or Android devices to enjoy the special promotional fares.

*Promotional all-in fares quoted are for one-way travel only inclusive of taxes. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information, hit up AirAsia on Twitter or Facebook.

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FMFA: Future Music Festival Asia Bids Farewell After 3 Wonderful Years

Earlier this morning, we shared the news that organisers Mushroom Group has axed Future Music Festival indefinitely. Unfortunately, we’ve got some more bad news for you dance music enthusiasts.

Livescape Asia, the organisers of Future Music Festival Asia has took to FMFA’s Facebook page to say goodbye as well:

Unfortunately, as much as we hate to admit it, this announcement does not come as huge surprise due to the cancellation of FMFA 2015, the incident at FMFA 2014 and also the announcement of the cancellation of FMF.

That being said, we would like to thank Livescape Asia for providing us with 3 spectacular music festivals in Malaysia which came in the form of Future Music Festival Asia.

The memories made will never be forgotten and we wish Livescape Asia all the best in their future endeavours.


#UKISS: Rapper Eli Announces Arrival Of Baby Boy; Mother & Son In Healthy Condition

It hasn’t been long since U-KISS released their music video for “Stalker”, but one member of the group has given more joy to the world.

U-KISS’ rapper Eli and his wife just welcomed their first baby yesterday (Tuesday, 8th June) afternoon at a hospital in the Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. According to a report by allkpop, both the mother and son are in healthy condition.

MH Media, the label in charge of U-KISS, released a statement at around 7pm yesterday informing fans and the public of Eli’s parenthood.

Eli was also reported to be excited and was incredibly happy to see his son. However, he won’t be going on a hiatus, choosing to take care of his family and undergo promotional activities for U-KISS’ latest album, “Stalker”, at the same time.

The U-KISS rapper surprised fans when he revealed that he was already married to a model 11 years his senior in December 2015. He sought for the forgiveness of fans but will “understand if (they) no longer support U-KISS”.

In a fancafe post, he also stated that he “felt like an idiot” as he couldn’t even go to the hospital when his wife fell sick during her pregnancy because of his “idol status”. However, his sincere approach in informing fans led to most of them leaving supportive and positive messages and comments on his social media.

He has since deleted both his personal Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Don’t forget to support Eli by watching U-KISS’ “Stalker” music video here:

For more info, keep a lookout on UKISS’ official Twitter and Facebook page.


Alcohol At Disney: Good Or Bad Move?

For the first time ever in four decades, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is, no, not “launching” a new Disney character (to our dismay). They are launching the availability/sale of alcohol! Yup.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, thirsty tourists and Disney fans will soon, uh, be able to order a glass of wine or beer – but within the park’s boundaries. The sale of alcohol will be limited to dinner hours at the French-themed “Be Our Guest” restaurant, which opens in November as part of the park’s “Fantasyland” expansion.

Disney’s Maribeth Bisienere, a rep, told the Sentinel, “You cannot walk into a French restaurant and not get a glass of wine or beer. It made more sense to do it than not to do it! But there will be no beer and wine ‘to go’ from the 500-seat Be Our Guest.”

(Why does “Be Our Guest” sound so familiar? Anyone here remembers “Beauty and the Beast”?)

Apparently, the restaurant will sell 20 (mostly French wines) from USD8 to USD17 a glass, plus three different kinds of beer from USD6.25 to USD10.

Various readers and commenters have argued that it was a very bad decision as they feel that alcohol doesn’t belong in a “Magic Kingdom”. They’ve even gone as far as saying that Walt Disney is “spinning” in his grave.

Well, regardless, some parents and adults are going to be very happy, yes?

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#LeeDongWook: “Goblin” Actor To Visit Singapore For Asia Tour

In January, it was reported that South Korean actor Lee Dong Wook will be embarking on an Asia Tour, and fans fervently hoped that Malaysia would be on the list.

Well, the Malaysian leg of the tour hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we have the next best thing – the “Goblin” actor will be visiting Singapore!

The news was announced just today (Friday, 3rd March) by the organisers, IME Singapore. The Asia tour has been aptly named “For My Dear” and is held to thank fans for the love that he has received.

Aside from “Goblin”, the heartthrob has also starred in various popular dramas since 1999, such as “Scent Of A Woman”, “The Fugitive Of Joseon”, and “Hotel King”. He is extremely popular amongst fans, but it wasn’t until 2005 when he got his break as the leading actor in “My Girl”.

Lee Dong Wook has also dabbled in variety shows, taking over Kang Ho Dong’s spot in SBS’ “Strong Heart” in 2012. His next project was the reality show “Roommate” in 2014, followed by 2016’s “My Bodyguard”, a health and fitness variety show.

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

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


#Rakuten: Singapore, Malaysia, & Indonesia Marketplaces To Close By March 2016

Oh no. We just got word that top Japanese-based e-commerce platform Rakuten will be closing its marketplaces in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia by the end of March 2016.

Rakuten first started its expansion into the region when the company launched operations in Taiwan in 2008. In 2012, Rakuten announced their plans to launch an Internet shopping mall in Malaysia, Rakuten Online Shoping.

At that time, Rakuten Online Shopping President and Chief Executive Officer Masaya Ueno said, “Malaysia is an attractive market owing to its economic stability and well-equipped infrastructure for the development of e-commerce, including Internet, logistics and online payment facilities. Malaysia market growth and encouraging online shopping trends present Rakuten with a bright opportunity in this market. The market indications validate our timely entry into the market.”

The e-commerce service recruited mid-sized and large retailers across industries in Malaysia to offer a diverse mix of product categories, including consumer electronics, computer and IT, healthcare, fashion apparels, jewellery, and accessories.

Unlike existing shopping sites, Rakuten Online Shopping employed Japan’s world famous customer service standards and innovative collaborations with reliable partners to deliver a trusted shopping environment that is efficient, hassle-free, and secure.

Alas, that service will cease to exist next month. And according to e27, as a result of the shutdown, Rakuten will lay off about 150 employees. The company will also assist with finding employment and giving severance packages “above and beyond legal requirements”, it said.

Rakuten didn’t elaborate on the specific reason for the closures, except to say that the moves are in line with what it dubs a Vision 2020 transformation. But Malaysia will not be the only country affected as Rakuten is also in the midst of selling off Tarad, an e-commerce site in Thailand that it acquired in 2009. In the place of these marketplaces, it plans to introduce its consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace mobile app, called Rakuma, in Southeast Asia.

Note: A C2C marketplace is a marketing platform that involves person-to-person trading. Popular C2C marketplaces in the region are such as Carousell and Shopee.

Despite the closures, the company will still maintain its regional Asian headquarters in Singapore, as well as its other businesses including Rakuten Ventures and Rakuten Travel.

Sources: Tech In Asia, e27, Yahoo! News / Featured image from The Drum.

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Start The Countdown For The 2012 MTV Movie Awards!

It’s that time of the year again! The time for your favourite celebrities to battle for the iconic “popcorn trophy” – uh, without getting hurt, of course.

The much anticipated MTV event of the year is scheduled to take place at Gibson Amphitheater at Universal City, California on the 3rd of June (Sunday). But before that can happen, they need you (yes, ALL of you!) to round up all your votes for your 2012 favourites. And yes, of course you’re allowed to be biased.

This year’s MTV Movie Awards nominees are:

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Don’t tell anyone but we’re really rooting for Rooney Mara! Meanwhile, let’s start the clock and start counting down.

To cast your votes for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, go here. For more information on the awards, hit up the 2012 MTV Movie Awards’ official website.


Meet Yoda You Must, Mickey!

Surprise surprise! Walt Disney Co. has agreed to acquire the juggernaut behind all your “Star Wars” films for USD4.05 billion. Just as well, since director and Lucasfilm owner George Lucas has big plans to retire anyway. You know what this means, right? It means that Stitch and Yoda are going to be friends!

Along with the deal, Disney has also announced that they will be planning to release a seventh “Star Wars” movie in 2015. But Lucasfilm is not their first acquisition – Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment for USD4 billion in 2009. Three years later, the blockbuster superhero film, “The Avengers” left everyone gaping and begging for more.

Of course, there was also Pixar Animation Studios (purchased for USD7.4 billion like it’s no big deal) in 2006.

“This transaction combines a world-class portfolio of content including ‘Star Wars,’ one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney’s unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value”, Bob Iger (Chief Executive of Walt Disney Co.) said in an official statement.

Disney also confirmed that they will be fully utilizing the “Star Wars” franchise throughout its businesses, including their theme parks, consumer products, television, and digital platforms. Oh, what? “Star Wars” rides in Disneylands around the world? We really can’t complain.


(UPDATE) #Movies: World’s First HeliPad Cinema Debuting In Malaysia Next Month

Are you looking for an outdoor experience like no other? Here’s what in store for you: 1 helipad, 10 movies, popcorn and cocktails, plus the ultimate movie experience under the stars.

The world’s first HeliPad Cinema will be making its debut at Stratosphere @ The Roof, Petaling Jaya where movie goers will be able to enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view of our city while watching a selection of well-loved classic movies high above ground.

This outdoor cinema experience will run for 10 days, between 4th October to 14th October 2016. As aforementioned, 10 selected movies will be screened, 1 classic movie per day, ranging from romantic films (“10 Things I Hate About You”, “She’s All That”), to chick flicks (“Mean Girls”), and tearjerking animations (“Up”).

Although there’s no specific dress code required, you’re advised to wear something to keep you warm as the weather can get a little chilly after sunset. You are, after all, on The Roof. But don’t worry if you forget, because HeliPad Cinema will be providing blankets to cover yourself.

Brought to you by The Roof, the details for HeliPad Cinema’s October Classic Movie Screenings are as follows:

Our friends from Stratosphere have just shared some amazing pix of the venue to give y’all a tease of what to expect from the HeliPad Cinema venue.

For more information or to book tickets, head on over to HeliPad Cinema’s official website here.

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Music Conference Asia 2013: The 5th Edition

The highly anticipated annual electronic music event in Malaysia, Music Conference ASIA returns for its fifth year to celebrate global electronic music in Malaysia this 27th April 2013 featuring world’s most respectable talents and trendsetters from the dance music industry worldwide.

The brainchild of Global Sound Masters, purveyor of Music Conference ASIA, brings a new flavor to the local music festival.  Focusing on a perfect build up electronic music journey, intense audiovisual experience and flared with high pulsating beats, Music Conference ASIA marks new milestone on its 5th edition with the birth of its brand new official festival stage – Global Sound System.

At the festival, witness the highly reputable Grammy-nominated music producer, platinum-selling artist, film composer and technologist Brian Transeau better known as BT for his first appearance in Music Conference ASIA. Dubbed as “MacGyver of electronica” by Wired magazine, BT formulates his production to create a perfect sound equation. Armin van buuren, Paul van Dyk, and the legendary Tiesto have remixed BT releases, while others have the privilege to collaborate with him such as singer/ songwriter Nadia Ali, JES, and world-renowned artists such as Sting, Tori Amos, and Sarah McLachlan.

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He has consistently been crafting dancefloor destroyers and received massive supports from prominent DJs around the world. The #5 America’s Best DJ of 2012 will be dishing out his enigmatic electronica sound at the forefront of the action alongside names like Alex Kenji and Judge Jules!

Music Conference ASIA will continue its tradition as a pivotal platform for the advancement of electronic music industry in Malaysia, and also the region. With the highlights on; Keynote Interview, Workshop Session, and Masterclass, Music Conference ASIA will bring together international delegates such as prominent electronic artists and producers, technologist from the music industry, media, and enthusiasts to explore more on the current trends of electronic music. Topics and schedule will be announced prior to the event date:

Venue: Welcome Centre, Sepang International Circuit

Festival ticket includes admission to the conference event and will be available for RM109 (early bird) and RM129 (presale) soon at all AirAsia RedTix counters and online. VIP tickets will be announced soon.

Get ready for your biggest electronic festival to explode this April 2013!

The Music Conference ASIA 2013 event schedule and Global Sound System set times will be announced prior to the event date. For latest news and updates, hit up their website, Facebook page, or get ’em while its hot via their Twitter account.


Contest: Win Limited Edition #TFIOS Merchandise

Thanks to you guys, we’ve surpassed 11,000 likes on our Facebook page and 37,000 followers on Twitter! And because of that, we’re giving away more goodies to our readers. Who’s up for some official “The Fault in Our Stars” movie merchandise?

Want em? Read this post carefully and answer the following questions:

E-mail your answers to submit@hype.my. Good luck!

Don’t forget to catch “The Fault in Our Stars” at a cinema near you! The movie (our review here) will be released on 17th July.

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


Hype’s Exclusive: Counting Our Bills With Lunchmoney Lewis

When Gamal Lewis was in the tenth grade, hip-hop producer Salaam Remi gave him the nickname that has stuck with him to this day. Then an aspiring rapper, Lewis worked under Remi for a few years.

The Miami native comes by his love for soul and hip-hop authentically. Lunch was raised in a musical family of Jamaican descent and grew up listening to reggae and Motown, as well as to James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Prince, and The O’Jays. His father Roger and his uncle Ian were founding members of the legendary reggae band Inner Circle, so we guess you could say that music runs deep in his veins.

In fact, Lunch caught the bug for performing himself at age 13 when he and his friend wrote a song that became a neighborhood hit. It was called “Living in America” and it was released around the time of 9/11. Now, after releasing his debut single, “Bills”, he’s looking forward to launching his career as an artiste.

Find out what he has got planned in our exclusive interview with him:

Hey Gamal, good to be speaking to you. Where are you right now and what are you currently up to?

Hey! Good to be speaking to you. Well right now, I’m actually in my studio right now finishing up my EP. It’s coming out in a few weeks.

I watched the video for your debut single, “Bills”, and I thought it was hilarious! Care to tell us what inspired the song and the music video?

“Bills” was kinda like..I had moved from Miami to Los Angeles. And you know, I’ve got my apartment but I had to come out here and I left everything that I loved back home. I had to kinda think for myself and I had all these things piling up on me so when I wrote the song, that was kinda the first thing that came to my head when I heard the producer play me the beat. Like, I got “Bills”, and it worked because the song came together really cool. The music video was, I like the acting I did in the video where I played different characters in it and there was a lot of animation, we just put it together and that came out really cool too. It was fun to make!

You’re a songwriter and a producer as well. What made you go into releasing music as an artiste?

It was kinda organic how it happened – I was actually in another session working on a song for another artiste before I did “Bills”. I was always working on artistes’ stuff and it just kinda came back full circle. “Bills” was kinda like that thing where I did the song and everybody was like, “You should release the song!” So that’s exactly what I did.

Usually, that process is reversed – people are an artiste first then songwriter/producer second. Has it been challenging for you so far?

The funny thing is..not really because this time around , you know, with me and Ricky Reed, and my whole crew, I get to write about the things what I want to write about, I get to do the kind of music that I want to do. And it’s easier for me because I’m a songwriter/producer first then artiste second so it has been really cool!

Most of your songs have been very “feel good” so far. Would you want to eventually venture into working on something that’s of a different genre?

Yeah definitely! When it comes to me and music, I’m listening to so much stuff that I can’t wait for the EP to get to everyone because people are gonna see that I’m just into a lot of different things like hip hop, jazz, and stuff. It’s going to be really fun and I can’t wait.

Do you have a personal checklist of producers and artistes that you’d like to someday work with?

There’s a lot of people! I just love anyone collaborative and there are so many people in the game right now hat I admire, who I really think are really dope. I love what Ed Sheeran is doing and I love what Kanye West is doing, and so many more. You know, they just gotta make good music and I’m down to do anything, really.

What is the greatest misconception about the music industry? Is there anything that you wish people knew about how it works?

Yes. I don’t think people really understand the work that goes into a lot of the songs – it’s just a lot of the touring and the amount of work that goes into the music. When people see somebody on TV they think it’s all about being glamorous and being in the limelight. But you know, for artistes like Rihanna and Bruno, they put a lot of time into their music, be it writing or performing. It’s a lot of hard work and people don’t realise that.

And what do you currently have planned for the rest of 2015? Any interesting projects that you can talk about?

Well, I’m finishing my EP now and it’ll be out in a few weeks. I can’t get the music out to everybody so that they can have some fun with it and make some memories with it in the summertime and all. And then I hope to get an album out by the year-end!

Last but not least, leave a message for all your fans in Malaysia!

Thank you guys for all your support and I can’t wait to come out and have some fun and to get to know everybody!

Special thanks to our friends from Sony Music Malaysia for making this interview happen ;)

We’ll leave you now with the music video from Lunchmoney Lewis’ latest single, “Bills”.

For more information, visit his official website or Facebook page.

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(UPDATE) Hype’s Must Watch: Steve Jobs

“The musicians play the instruments, I play the orchestra.”

After undergoing several changes in its production, Universal Pictures has finally released the long-awaited teaser trailer for “Steve Jobs“, a movie chronicling certain important events in the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The clip, titled “Steve Jobs – Official First Look” was released on YouTube.

The production has been fraught with problems from the start, with multiple changes in cast to a switch in the filming company.

Leonardo DiCaprio was originally rumoured to play Jobs, but it was officially announced that Christian Bale will be taking the role instead. One month later, filming was stalled as the actor opted out of the role, with sources revealing that Bale “felt conflicted and concluded that he was not right for the part”.

The movie was originally under Sony Pictures‘ supervision, however, it was disclosed that Universal bought over the movie rights from Sony and from thereon, the production went on without a hitch.

Michael Fassbender took up the role of Steve Jobs, with Kate Winslet as former marketing chief of Macintosh Joanna Hoffman, Seth Rogen as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and Jeff Daniels as former Apple CEO John Sculley.

The official plot summary is as follows:

Set backstage at 3 iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, “Steve Jobs” takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

The teaser trailer did not reveal much but it did give audience a first look at the cast in their respective roles. Fassbender was shown to be dressed in Jobs’ signature turtleneck and glasses while he stood in front of a cheering crowd.

Got your first look? Now check your the first extended look at the film via its official trailer. Not only is Michael Fassbender totally unrecognisable in it, which we were pleasantly surprised to discover by the way, the trailer also revealed that “Steve Jobs” will focus on Jobs matters beyond just Apple.

Perhaps it’s about time we gain insights on previously undisclosed important matters about his personal life i.e. Lisa, his daughter with Chrisann and a fact that he would only admit years later after he initially denied paternity.

Another trailer for the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic has arrived online.

Featuring Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs, the biopic is directed by Danny Boyle, according to a script by Aaron Sorkin.

It is expected to reach cinemas on 9th October 2015.


#ZoukKL: Dannic’s All Set To Make His Malaysian Debut In November

Dannic, the highly prodigious DJ and producer from Breda in the Netherlands – the hometown of Tiësto and Hardwell – is one of the hottest acts to have emerged from the new generation of Dutch artists breaking through in recent years. His phenomenal rise of 44 places to take the #30 spot in the 2014 Top 100 DJ Poll confirms to tastemakers that he is set to remain a driving force within the scene.

Debuting in the 2013 edition of the Top 100 DJs Poll at #74, forcing his way to the forefront of the booming electronic scene, Dannic has managed to cast off previous associations and step forward as a respected artiste in his own right, repeatedly blowing away fans with a slew of sensational releases, collaborations and of course, titanic DJ shows.

This talented selector drew the attention of the spotlight early in his career thanks to a series of amazing mash-ups. He has since gone on to demonstrate a natural understanding of audio arrangement and structure, alongside possessing an impressive prowess as a peak-time performer, whose technical ability leaves club and festival audiences wowed each and every week.

With his music remaining a staple in the sets of Tiësto, Avicii, Hardwell, Feddie Le Grand, and Bingo Players, Dannic’s positions amongst his peers continues to soar.

Daan Romers (in real life) won the Dancetour DJ contest in 2009 and a slot playing his productions to an audience of 10,000 people. Having started out as a DJ 10 years ago Dannic earned his stripes the old fashioned way, playing bars and small clubs, honing his craft.

It was only when he wanted to set himself apart from other DJs that he began experimenting with production and creating mash-ups to add something special and unique to his sets. By 2010 this level of dedication paid off.

Dannic’s first solo track on Revealed Recordings was called “Doster” and received heavy supported from Hardwell and Nicky Romero. He then went on to release multiple records before catching the attention of the major labels. An early, but career path defining release, saw him go into the studio with close compatriot Hardwell to create “Kontiki”, a tune with went on to become a hallmark of many of that summers festival sets.

Recently Dannic has left his imprint on projects for famed artists that include Chuckie, Example, Arty, Nadia Ali, Ciara and Sean Paul. Dannic has built his reputation to a point where his distinctive remix work is highly sought after by artists’ both in the underground and mainstream music scene.

For more information, visit Zouk KL’s website or Facebook page.

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A Spotify Tribute To David Bowie, The Greatest Rockstar That Has Ever Lived

Two years ago on the 10th of January, the world said goodbye to Ziggy Stardust.

After an 18-month battle with liver cancer, David Bowie eventually succumbed to the illness and passed away in his apartment in New York City.

Bowie reigned the music scene in the 70s, he shot to fame after “Space Oddity” made Top 5 on the UK singles chart in 1969. He continued to enjoy overwhelming success with another hit single, “Heroes”, and subsequently “Starman”. Bowie became a household name after the release of his fifth studio album, ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’, which earned him worldwide success.

Bowie was also admired for challenging the cultural norms of his time, he perpetuated an androgynous alter-ego on stage, painted his face as he pleased, and created his own idea of a rock-star.

In order to pay tribute to this iconic legend, we’ve put together a list of some of Bowie’s greatest songs that graced our planet:


Tips & Tricks To Work From Home, Away From Home, Far From Home

Although our nation’s government has declared the Covid-19 pandemic as endemic, with restrictions having been minimised and people allowed to go back to work as usual, many companies have become accustomed to working remotely and have remained this way.

Working from home day after day may not provide you with the best productive environment, you have your bed, television and a kitchen full of snacks to distract you. Also, let’s be real, it can be pretty boring. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to switch up your environment, go to a cafe, visit a colleague or friend’s home to work together, or maybe a short getaway, a staycation away from your home.

With that being said, you don’t want to lug around your heavy laptop and bulky cable wherever you go. So, here are some tips to enhance your working remotely experience on the go.

You may have heard of ‘dark mode’ on your smartphones, but what about an eye comfort feature suitable for any situation. What if you were travelling in the car and had some work to be done, or you choose to work outside to get some fresh air, the realme Pad has a Sunlight Mode that would enable you to acquire sufficient display brightness to view the screen with comfort.

This gadget also has a reading mode feature that changes the display to one that resembles closely to reading these pages physically by simulating the texture of pages from a book. Of course there is also dark mode, which has become a common feature in apps like Instagram and Facebook to make it easier on your eyes as you work.

Wherever you go, wherever you are, utilise these features that offer you optimum eye comfort for every situation as you work!

2. Get a tablet that allows you to multi-task

You may think, there is only so much a tablet can do and it doesn’t offer as much convenience as a laptop. But what if you can create multiple windows on one screen to make your work easier, not having to open and close different windows or tabs as you work. You can use the realme Multi-Window Mode feature to give you the convenience you need as you work at the palm of your hands. You can multi-task with such ease where you can actually be in a conference call with your colleagues or join a video meeting, while you complete any pending work you may have.

3. The dual-mic noise cancellation comes in handy

A very worrisome situation when you’re away from home, is the surrounding noise that may interfere with any important meetings you may have or emergency calls and conferences. What if you were at your family’s home and the surrounding is noisy with people talking and the tv running, it would be a massive interference when you turn on your mic to weigh in at your meeting.

The dual-mic noise cancellation feature on the tablet enables you to turn on your mic and speak without having the surrounding sound get caught on the mic. So your voice would appear as the primary sound, and be loud and clear throughout the meeting.

If you are looking for a convenient and easy way to work on the move and away from home, you can consider getting a tablet like the realme Pad, which is available on realme’s Official Store on Shopee.

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Safiey Ilias Gives Inspiring Message To Women Through “Syinta Gila” Music Video

Controversial Malaysian beauty entrepreneur Safiey Ilias has finally released the official music video of her viral hit,  “Syinta Gila” yesterday.

Having been viewed almost 30k times, fans and haters alike are praising the song, the video and the singer for highlighting positive and women empowering message.

Netizens also complimented Safiey for appearing modestly and looking classy throughout the whole video, and many especially like the scene when she bought turmeric (kunyit) and onions (bawang) at the market.

For those who didn’t get the scene, in Malay slang ‘kunyit’ is used to refer to gay men while ‘bawang’ is the term for gossiping. Thus, in the scene, Safiey Ilias is embracing the fact that she is gay and she knows that people still won’t stop gossiping about her.

Again, people are saying that the song and music video for “Syinta Gila” are definitely way better than the previously controversial hit “Bobo Di Mana” performed by Dato Aliff Syukri, Nur Sajat and Lucinta Luna.

What do you all think after watching the video?


JYPn: Get To Know JYP Entertainment’s New Girl Group

Meet your next favourite girl group – JYPn. The girls won’t be making their debut until February 2022, but K-pop fans are already anticipating great things from them.

JYPn will be JYP Entertainment’s first girl group since ITZY made their debut in February 2019. As of now, the music label has teased fans with a dance cover of the girls dancing to a sickening Cardi B track.

Here’s what we know about the 3 members so far:

Who do you think is the leader in JYPn? Do you have a bias yet? We’ve noticed JYPn’s socials following JYP Japan and Thailand. Does this mean we can expect some girls of those nationalities as well? There are still a few months to go, so stay tuned to this space for more updates.


Wife Of Sriwijaya Air’s Cabin Crew Reveals Their Final Conversation

The world was in deep shock when the news of the Sriwijaya Airplane crash incident made headlines over the weekend.

As the time of writing, the operation to find the victims as well as the remains of the plane are still being carried out by the Indonesian authorities.

As reported by Dream, one of the victims involved in the airplane accident was a cabin crew named Ocky Bisma. Devastated by the news, Ocky’s wife, took to her Instagram Story recently to express her longing towards her partner. “Dear husband, you will definitely survive,” Aldha wrote on her touching post.

In her subsequent Instagram Story update, Aldha shared the final text conversation she had with her husband prior to his departure. Initially, Ocky had asked her to wait up for him not long before his flight had taken off. She tried to reach him again an hour later, but the texts were not delivered.

Additionally, Aldha also requested for those who knew her beau to pray for a miracle to happen. She then concluded by expressing her hope for her husband to return safe and sound.

Fingers crossed, everything will be okay.

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#TreatYoSelf: Where To Get The Best Nachos In Klang Valley

There’s something about nachos that always makes the bad go away and brings us great satisfaction. Is it because of that melted layering of cheddar cheese? Or the crispness of the fried tortilla chips?

Whatever the reason, the combination of both brings happiness and satisfaction that everyone deserves to feel.

Nachos are easily the best snacks in the world because you can either share them with a group of friends or finish them all by yourself. They are “nacho” (geddit, geddit?) average bar snacks and nope, not even French fries can beat them. And if you truly love nachos, you’d know that nacho is not an authentic Mexican dish (as explained by The Star Online here) too.

So, it doesn’t matter what occasion you’re celebrating, nachos are always the way to go. Take a look at some of our favourite places to indulge in the addictive nachos:

*Do note that some of these places are non-halal restaurants

1. The Social @ Publika or Bangsar or Desa Parkcity

One does not simply dine at The Social without first ordering the nachos.

Established in 2001, The Social has a firm reputation for being a casual bar for white collars and city slickers to hang out and chill for a post-work drink or dinner. From chicken 65 (boneless chicken in tandoori spices) to buffalo wings to chilli fries, there’s a plethora of bar bites for patrons to choose from.

However, there’s only one winner and it’s the nachos. No chip is left untouched as The Social pours in a generous amount of cheese, tomato, salsa, jalapeno, sour cream, fresh guacamole, and chilli beef/chicken on this plate of nachos. The portion is good enough for a group of 2 to 5.

“Over-the-top” is an understatement for the nachos at La Boca Latino Bar.

These bad boys from Pavilion’s favourite Latin-American bar are the real highlights of the entire bar. It is sinful in all the right ways: crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, refried beans, pinto beans, sour cream, as well as hefty dollops of pico de gallo (Mexican salsa) and/or guacamole. All of these ingredients are thrown into the nachos to make you feel better about the ensuing gluttony.

As far as we’re concerned, the best part about the nachos at La Boca Latino Bar is that the chips doesn’t get soggy at all.

One of our favourite’s bar snacks at Vin’s Restaurant & Bar is, of course, its nachos.

While it’s not the best nachos in Klang Valley, the nachos here are one helluva great appetizer. This behemoth dish flips the script by having shredded chicken, pickled jalapeno, and sour cream placed on top of its crispy chips that are drenched in salsa and cheese.

Vin’s Restaurant & Bar is probably the only nacho place that could get away with throwing shredded chicken instead of the chilli beef/chicken on the chips.

When you think of Mexican food, Dukes & Duchess may not be one of the first places that you think of.

However, this place broke the stereotypes by serving the most sinful plate of nachos ever. The secret to its nachos’ success: The layering of melted cheese. On top of its fresh tortilla chips, their Nachos Chilli Con Carne is generally doused with jalapeno, a heavy blanket of creamy melted cheese, and Chef Don’s special homemade chilli con carne.

Despite of the overzealous application of melted cheese topping, the cheesy flavour is surprisingly not overwhelming at all. Be sure to savor while it’s hot!

5. Tom, Dick & Harry’s @ TTDI or Pavilion or The Scott Garden

Tom, Dick, Harry’s aka TDH at Taman Tun Dr Ismail is not a fancy pub, but it is decent enough to become one of residents’ favourite drinking spots. If you’re looking for some decent pub grubs, the porky fries here at TDH are pretty famous.

However, the nachos are the real deal. For a plate of nachos to stand above the rest of the pub classics in TDH truly says something, which is why we would always find ourselves heading straight for the appetisers.

Featuring an approachable mound of tortilla chips, the nachos are covered with a blend of melted cheese, guacamole, jalapeno, capsicum, and sour cream. The chips can get slightly soggy, but the chilli carne made up for what’s lacking.

The baked nachos at D’Legends bar at Taman Tun Dr Ismail are legend…wait for it…dary!

Sorry, we just had to do that. We may have exaggerated a little, but the nachos here are pretty damn good. Truth be told, they’re not the best nachos we’ve ever had, but its accompanying salsa is more than enough to make us head-over-heels in love with it.

The lamb chilli with sour cream for the nachos are scarce, but the fact that the nachos are covered with 3 layers of cheeses (melted cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella) made it totally worth every bite.

Even if you’re not a fan of fine dining, you would find yourselves heading to twenty.one kitchen + bar.

Twenty.one isn’t exactly a fine dining restaurant because much like the newly opened Ruyi and Lyn, it is a multi-space venue complete with a casual bar, a dining/club area, and a balcony terrace. It also happens to be a place that serves a primo plate of crispy chips layered with sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno slices, salsa, and cheese.

From the looks of it, it looks like the smallest plate of nachos on the list. However, it’s enough for a group of 2 to 5 people. You can always order the 2nd plate or the 3rd plate if you can’t get enough of it.

UPDATE (with recomendations with readers:

And with that, we say dig in to some yummylicious nachos today! If you’ve got some equally good suggestions, do leave a comment in the box below. We’re all out to try every single plate of good nachos in town ;)

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10 Easter Eggs We Were Excited To See In DC’s Shazam!

DC’s latest superhero movie, “Shazam”, is currently playing in theatres all around the world.

Just like any regular blockbuster movie, the superhero flick was filled with easter eggs. Some of them were obvious while some not so much. Having said that, it’s easy to miss out the hidden references that were either poking fun at other entries or could possibly be the first piece of the puzzle to upcoming narratives. Here is our list:

Shown in the post-credit scene, Billy Batson is still in the midst of figuring out his abilities with his close pal, Freddy Freeman. The pair wonders if Billy could communicate with a fish, prompting Billy to ask what good would it do if he could?

To which, Freddy dunks the oversimplification, arguing that this ability can actually allow him to command an entire army of sea creatures. This was a direct reference to a scene in the 2018 “Aquaman” movie. In this particular scene, Freddy is also seen wearing a T-shirt with an “Aquaman” logo on it.

Billy is a foster child who runs away from his foster families, with the hope of finding his biological mother. She was first introduced in a fun fair booth, trying to pop a balloon as young Billy is heard of asking for a tiger doll.

The tiger doll comes up again during the final battle when Shazam is thrown into a booth at the fun fair. There, he meets a little girl with her father shaking out of fear. Shazam then attempts to calm her down by giving her a tiger doll, reassuring her that everything is going to be okay.

This could be a teaser of Misty Tawky Tawny’s potential appearance in the franchise. The character in the comics was a popular children’s toy doll that was owned by Billy’s sister, Mary Batson.

The doll was brought to life when villain Lord Satanus transformed him into a six-foot anthropomorphic tiger. The purpose of doing so was for the assistance of fighting his demon sister, Blaze. Under Satanus’ spell, Tawny only appears sentient to Billy, whereas to everyone else he was still a doll. Eventually Tawny was given a permanent anthropomorphic form by the magical superhero Ibris the Invicible.

The Rock of Eternity was a prison not only to the seven deadly creatures but also to the caterpillar villain, mister mind. Mister mind was first seen trapped in a container. However when the seven deadly creatures were released, mister mind somehow managed to escape. He returns in the end credits to speak to Dr. Sivana in prison.

His presence here could be a foreshadowing on what’s to come especially after he mentioned, “I name the Gods doctor, not the other way around”. This phrase could refer to his work with the Monster society of evil, where he acts as a recruiter of the team. In the comics, the team consists of villains like Dummy and Mr. Who.

Billy is first introduced to Freddy as his roomate. As Billy familiarizes himself with his new room, Billy opens a drawer that is filled with newspapers. One notably had the headline “Superman”. And what you know? Superman appears at the end of the movie, showing up in the school canteen.

Another interesting figure that was present at Freddy’s room was a batman boomerang. The memorabilia was then later used as a weapon against Sivana by one of the kids.

Batman is referenced again in another battle between Shazam and Sivana. This time, Shazam yells “Batman get him” and throws a batman figure at Sivana.

Speaking of villains, Black Adam was teased when the Shazam wizard explained the backstory behind the counsel and the previous hero. In the conversation, he mentioned of the errant champion who abused his powers to seek revenge against those who’ve wronged him.

In the comics, Black Adam is first introduced as “Mighty Adam” who was chosen by the wizard Shazam to be his successor due to his presumed moral purity. Unfortunately, due to the strength of his powers, he got corrupted.

This led him to kill the pharaoh and take over the Egyptian throne. Angered by the act, the Shazam wizard renames his errant champion into “Black Adam” and banishes him out to the most distant star in the universe.

When Billy got his power, he was curious to know whether he could fly or not. To find it out, he went to a skate ramp. There on the walls of the ramp, the name, Arion was graffitied on it.

For those who are unaware of who this is, Arion is actually a powerful demigod from the nobility of ancient Atlantis. He was born in the 45,000 BC and is the twin son of Calculha and Dark Majistra, two powerful Atlantean god-beings.

In the movie, Billy and his foster siblings goes to Fawcett Central, a high school near their foster home. This is a reference to the metropolitan city ‘Fawcett City’ where Shazam operates in the comics.

The name “Fawcett City” was chosen to pay homage to the company, “Fawcett Publications” that created and published the first “Captain Marvel” comic, which was Shazam’s first given name.

Before settling on Shazam, Billy and Freddy were discussing on an alter ego for the superhero. In one of the spontaneous outburst, Freddy refers Shazam as “Captain Thunder”.

This is actually a shoutout to Shazam’s first given name. Before he was Shazam, the creators almost went with Captain Thunder before going with Captain Marvel. However, due to copyrights, the superhero was later named as Shazam again.

Shifting gears a bit, this superhero movie gave a nod to one of the most famous cartoon in animation history, Johnny Bravo. In one particular scene, Billy can be seen flexing his newly superheroic muscles. His pose looked a lot like Johnny Bravo’s iconic pose.

Did you noticed any more Easter Eggs? Let us know in the comments below.

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Charlie Cox’s Daredevil May Cameo In Spider-Man 3

Yes to Team Red! Rumour has it that there is a chance that Daredevil may cameo in the next “Spider-Man” film.

If you recall at the end of “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, Peter Parker was being framed for the murder of Mysterio. This is where Matt Murdock could come in and provide him with legal advice.

This news comes from Kevin Smith via the latest episode of the Fatman Beyond podcast. “I heard another piece of good f**kin’ news. Did You hear that Spider-Man, the new Spider-Man movie, gonna have a lawyer in it? … Charlie Cox, they’re bringing in as Matt Murdock. That’s been the rumour online and they say that’s like the one that like Marvel’s like god damn it how did that get out?” he said.

However, when his rumour started gaining traction online, Smith took to Twitter to clarify his statement. He wrote, “Perspective: While I, too, hope this rumour is true, please remember that I only talked about it with @marcbernardin on #FatManBeyond after I read about it on the internet, just like everyone else. This means I have no inside info. Much like everybody else, I’m just a hopeful fan.”

Tom Holland did teased that the Spiderverse is about to get “bigger and better” with more new character crossovers. If the rumour is true, then the possibilities are endless!


#Marvel: Chris Pratt Will Star In Other MCU Films

The “Chris Pratt” fever just can’t seem to die down.

Already set to star in multiple blockbusters, including “Jurassic World” and “The Magnificent Seven“, one may think that Pratt would want to take things slow. But recent development proved otherwise.

Taking the role of Star-Lord/Peter Quill, it has always been expected of Pratt to play the character ’till the 3rd installment of “Guardians of the Galaxy“. However, fans are getting into a frenzy as the actor has recently revealed in an interview with GQ that he could be starring in other Marvel films too.

I’m tied to doing 3 more, or 5 more, “Guardians of the Galaxy” or whatever it is, you know, 2 more Guardians plus another couple.

It seems to suggest that Star-Lord will make an appearance in 2 or 3 more movies set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, other than his “Guardians of the Galaxy” responsibilities. The interplanetary policeman will either have his own spin-off, or will star in other Marvel characters’ movie. The revelation came as no surprise because Marvel’s lead characters are always crossing over into each other’s movies.

It also makes perfect sense for “The Guardians of the Galaxy” characters to appear in both parts of “Avengers: Infinity War”, as there is also the possibility that the adventures of Star-Lord and his partners-in-crime will be overlapped with the escapades of The Avengers.

The universe of Star Lord and The Avengers are tied together by a common enemy: Thanos. Thanos is a super villain searching for The Infinity Stones, a set of 6 extremely powerful stones that have been scattered over several corners of the universe. When the stones are gathered, the wielder will be rendered indestructible and invincible. So far, only 4 infinity stones have been shown throughout the Marvel movies in a not-so-inconspicuous manner.

Star-Lord may also appear in “Captain Marvel“, Marvel’s 1st female-centric standalone movie, or/and “Inhumans“, another MCU movie which features a race of Superhumans.

Principal photography for “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” will begin in February 2016, with James Gunn directing the movie based on a script he wrote himself. Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper are expected to return.

The movie will hit theaters on 5th May 2017.


#KLWinterfest: Christmas Exhibition To Take Place At Mid Valley Exhibition Centre

December is already shaping out to be an eventful month. Besides the many Christmas bazaars happening in Kuala Lumpur, Empire Asia International Sdn Bhd will also be launching KL Winterfest at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) later this week.

With over 350 booths and 200 brands, KL Winterfest will be bringing together the best eateries, favourite flavours, talented celebrity chefs, top electrical appliance brands, amazing lifestyle products as well as incredible games, gifts, prizes, and activities – all under one roof.

There are 3 main categories – Food Market, Electrical Appliances, and Lifestyle – to check out. On top of food stalls that promises fine flavours from around the globe and a wide variety of top brand electrical appliances at jaw-dropping deals, visitors will also be entertained with Christmas carols and Mr. Santa Claus himself.

Besides the special deals and bargains, the first 1000 customers will also receive a KL Winterfest goodie bag. The festive event will also be running several contests that allows visitors to win all sorts of prizes including vouchers from the Spin & Win contest or electrical appliances.

Brought to you by Empire Asia International Sdn Bhd, the details for KL Winterfest are as follows:

To find out what promotional products and food stalls will be at this month’s KL Winterfest, check out their Facebook page or hit up their official website.

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#SuperBowl: Watch Lady Gaga’s Epic Full Performance

Wowzers. If you’ve watched the groundbreaking event that was Lady Gaga’s incredible halftime show at the 2017 Super Bowl, then you may need a minute or 2 to recover.

Amid heavy protest against the immigration ban by President Trump, many were wondering if the outspoken artist would include a statement in her performance. Instead, Gaga kicked off her show atop the stadium with a message of unity.

The 6-time Grammy winner belted a patriotic mash-up of “God Bless America” and “This Land Is Your Land”. As blue and red stars covered the sky, Gaga looked into the camera and recited the Pledge of Allegiance, reminding those watching that we’re all “one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all”.

She then jumped through the roof and make her way to the famed halftime show platform and screaming crowd. Joined by her team of dancers, the 30-year-old served us some Gaga goodness with a slew of her biggest hits – including “Poker Face,” “Million Reasons”, “Just Dance”, “Telephone”, and “Born This Way”.

From beginning to end, Gaga was on her A game and she made sure not to disappoint her loyal fans – little monsters. She attempted some flying acrobatics, rock a keytar, and killed it with her dance routines.

Although Gaga mostly sang the choruses to her full-tilt pop songs, when it came to her 2011 hit, “Born This Way”, the hit-maker again offered another clear message of acceptance. She then slowed things down with a stripped version of the ballad “Million Reasons”. In between chords, she lovingly gave a shoutout to her parents. Aw…

For the grand finale, she picked up paced with an insane choreography of “Bad Romance”. As her halftime show came to a close, Lady Gaga went out big – with a mic drop, caught a football, and jumped off the stage.

Now, that’s how you rock the Super Bowl. Well done, Gaga!

Sources: E! News, Billboard, Perez Hilton.


Local Fan Claims To Have Seen A Real-life Hotel del Luna In Malaysia

Have you watched the drama “Hotel del Luna” (호텔 델루나) starring IU (아이유) & Yeo Jin Goo (여진구)? In case if you haven’t, the drama has already broadcasted its finale last Sunday (1st September).

The series has garnered a large fan base and have generated buzz among fans. And as a result, the final episode has recorded a nationwide rating of 12%, making it the highest yet in history for cable channel tvN, leaving behind competing dramas from broadcasting stations such as KBS as well OCN.

For those who are curious, the series tells the story of Jang Man Wol (IU), a CEO of the fictional Hotel del Luna. The place seems normal and ordinary but there is a hidden surprise beyond the doors – it is actually a luxurious stay for the dead. We’ll just leave it at that.

The TV series has garnered a few loyal fans among Malaysians as well. Recently, a Twitter user claimed that the famous Hotel del Luna has ‘expanded’ their branch to Malaysia! Additionally, some even joked that they would like to apply for a job there at the hotel. Some even expressed their wish to see CEO Jang Man Wol in person.

#HotelDelLuna reality at Malaysia🇲🇾. I want apply work as manager at this hotel.. Hope Jang Man Weol will be there https://t.co/jWpTV7r0os

— Muhammad Aidil (@aidilselangor10) September 2, 2019

Whether the tweet was meant to be taken as a joke or not, it’s clear that the 16-episode drama is well-received by K-Fans here in Malaysia. Fingers crossed that there’ll be a 2nd season soon!

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Hype’s Now Playing: Lana Del Rey – Freak

3 things Lana Del Rey promised prior to the released of her latest music video “Freak”: California, Father John Misty (real name: Josh Tillman), and the girls from her “Music to Watch Boys To” clip.

Taken from her “Honeymoon” album, the 11-minute long video sees Del Rey and her costar Misty playing lovers who are having a romantic day off at the countryside. “Baby if you want to leave/ Come to California/ Be a freak like me too/ Screw your anonymity/ Loving me is all you need to feel,” she sings on the cut.

In the first couple of minutes, the musicians are seen relaxing near a cliff while making out. Del Rey then drugs Misty by placing a square cellophane on his freaky tongue while she drinks the Kool-Aid. As the chorus drops, Misty finds himself in the midst of his sexual fantasies, basking in the company of beautiful women.

The elemental visual then fades into French composer Claude Debussy’s 1905 piece “Clair de Lune” as Del Rey and the same girls from her “Music to Watch Boys To” music clip are submerged underwater. Father John Misty also joins them as the girls reprise their slow-mo underwater dancing roles.

We’re not sure what to make of this fantasy sequence but it seems Misty is given a baptism of sorts. The Muse called this “the most salient articulation of Del Rey’s mythology” where the topic on death and drugs are part of her broad stroke iconography trade. No one croaks from poison, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd says, the myth continues unto eternity.

During a screening in Los Angeles, Del Rey revealed that “Freak” was inspired by Father John Misty’s Tillman. “I had so much fun making this video inspired by his acid trip that he took in Topanga. Well that’s his story,” said the singer.

“I took acid at a Taylor Swift concert,” Tillman responded. Turns out, Del Rey’s “Freak” music video was the byproduct of Tillman taking acid while attending Tay Tay’s concert down under.


#ISIS: Bukit Aman Dismisses Terrorist Hotspots, Insists Kuala Lumpur Is Safe

Earlier, it was reported that popular entertainment, shopping, and tourism spots including Bangsar, Publika, The Curve, and Bukit Bintang have been identified as possible targets by the terror groups. This was confirmed by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who cited an intelligence report.

The news came after the arrest of a 27-year-old former insurance agent suspected to be linked to militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) at the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) station in Jelatek. The man, who was in possession of a weapon and an ISIS-related document, had planned a lone-wolf attack on an entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur at about 10pm on Friday (15th January).

Now, according The Star Online, the police are dismissing reports that the said locations are being targeted by terror groups.

Inspector-General of Police Secretariat assistant head (Corporate Communications) Asst Comm Datin Asmawati Ahmad stressed that the police have never named specific locations to be the targets of the terror group.

In a statement issued by PDRM headquarters Bukit Aman on Sunday (17th January), she said, “The IGP only said that the police were beefing up security at public places to ensure everyone’s safety and this is exactly what the police are doing, by increasing our presence.”

“People are advised not to believe in such rumour and should stop spreading news that can cause unrest, especially statements that do not come from the police force,” she added.

In a separate report from The Star Online, city police chief Comm Datuk Tajudin Md Isa assured that it was safe for citizens and tourists to enter the city and thus, advised the public to proceed wth their daily activities.

“We are not sure where Datuk Seri Adnan got his information from but as far as we’re concerned, the security at all public places have been intensified and we are doing all we can to monitor suspicious activities and maintaining public order,” he said.

Sources: The Star Onlina (1), The Star Online (2) / Featured image from matador network.

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WINNERS: Win An Autographed Rita Ora CD!

Yay! Thank you, troopers, for sending in your super  creative submissions for our contest. We’ve got the list of our FIVE lucky winners who will be taking home a copy of the autographed “ORA” album. Of course, this was all made possible only with the help of our awesome friends from Sony Music Malaysia and Rita Ora herself.

And for all you hardcore Rita fans, here’s a special video message that she personally recorded for us and her loving Ritabots while she was here for Future Music Festival Asia 2013 last month. Don’t blink!:

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Come pick up your prizes from our office from 23rd April 2013 (Tuesday) onwards. Remember to bring your IC for verification purposes. Also, we need to stress that prizes are strictly are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

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A List Of Jalur Gemilang-Themed Shows To Enjoy This Malaysia Day

It’s time to bring out the flags once again as we celebrate Malaysia Day this week. With the long weekend approaching, this is a time to celebrate unions, embrace our differences, and most importantly, to fully enjoy the break. Let the colours of Malaysia’s Jalur Gemilang guide your decision on what to watch on Disney+ Hotstar this Malaysia Day.

With the right intentions and a little dose of bravery, anything can be achieved. The characters in “Big Mouth” embody this spirit of persistence as they relentlessly fight for justice. Starring Lee Jong-suk and Im Yoon-ah, “Big Mouth” will take you head first into the life of a second-rate lawyer who takes on a world-renowned criminal and a corrupt government. Murder, theft, and an ongoing battle of wits – catch who will come out on top in the finale premiering this Malaysia Day.

2. White represents nobility and integrity

If there was a single character in the Star Wars universe that represents the best of the best, it’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. A legendary Jedi Master and trusted mentor, he takes on Darth Vader in a mission to rescue Anakin’s daughter, Leia, after she is kidnapped by the enemy. Obi-Wan is a symbol of integrity that ensures no one gets hurt in his crusade against the Galactic Empire.

Malaysia Day is all about coming together as a nation, and nothing brings everyone together quite like our favourite young Malaysian superhero. As you spend time with your family and friends this weekend, be sure to catch “Ejen Ali” as he joins forces with his friends from the MATA Academy to participate in the MATA Arena Competition.

Lions are known as the Kings of the Jungle, and are a symbol of strength and royalty. Take a trip down memory lane with Disney’s live action remake of “The Lion King”. Watch our favourite characters come to life in this retelling of Simba’s journey as he reclaims his rightful place as the leader of Pride Lands – he just can’t wait to be King!

Wave your Jalur Gemilang with pride as you celebrate this Malaysia Day weekend with Disney+ Hotstar.


#TonyFernandes: AirAsia To Reward Asean Gold Medalists With Free Flights For Life

And yes, we are talking about the medalists at 2016’s Rio Olympics. They’ve brought honour to their countries, and now, Air Asia is going to reward them by offering free flights for them for life.

The reward only applies to the gold medalists in the South East Asian region, said AirAsia CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. This does not mean that the other medalists will be neglected, as silver medalists will be rewarded with free flights for the next 5 years, while bronze medalists for the next 3 years.

“What an Olympics this was for Asean. Airasia which has its roots in Asean wants to reward those who gave us so much joy. Also they taught and reminded us never to give up on your dreams and never stop believing you can be the best in the world. Airasia wants to reward GOLD medalists with FREE FLIGHTS for LIFE. We will also reward our Silver and Bronze medalists. We want all (of) Asean to believe they can be the best in the world. Thank you to all the medalists for making us dream and believe.”

This means that 5 Olympians, namely, Joseph Schooling (Singapore), Hoang Xuan Vinh (Vietnam), Tontowi Ahmad (Indonesia), Liliana Natsir (Indonesia), Sopita Tanasan (Thailand), and Sukanya Srisurat (Thailand), will be able to fly for free throughout their lifetime.

Schooling obtained his gold medal through the men’s 100m butterfly swimming event; Hoang won it via the men’s 10m air pistol event; Ahmad and Natsir emerged victorious in the mixed doubles badminton event; Tanasan won the women’s 48kg weightlifting event; while Srisurat took the 1st place in the women’s 58kg weightlifting event.

Singapore and Vietnam also won their first Olympic gold medal through this year’s event. The Rio Olympics also marks Malaysia’s best medal haul thus far, having won a total of 5 medals – 4 silvers and 1 bronze.

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Malaysian Comedian Dedicates “Under The Sea” Parody To All Bubble Tea Lovers

After his viral “Mulan” parody trailer, Malaysian comedian and YouTuber is back with another hilarious parody video which also discusses about a worrying issue in Malaysia – the bubble tea craze.

Aptly titled as “Under The Tea”, the local comedian has turned “The Little Mermaid” iconic tune “Under The Sea” into a love song which he dedicates to all bubble tea lovers in Malaysia!

“Who needs a Starbucks when you get boba?” The song speaks a lot of truth about the concerning bubble tea trend which has kind of gotten out of hand.

In the song, Steven mentions about the different bubble tea brands available in Malaysia, the crazy traffic at SS15, and all the weird food creation featuring bobas like boba rice, boba noodle, boba beer, etc – and there’s also something about pearls looking like goat poo. (eww!)

Also, in the video, instead of Jamaican-singing crab, Steven’s version of Sebastian is apparently from the Indian ocean, which is why he has an Indian accent instead of a Jamaican accent. (LOL!)

Steven Bones Everything is also known for many other parody videos such as “The Mamak King” (from “The Lion King”), “Aku Minum Arak” (“Hakuna Matata” Parody), “Mak Cik Poppins” (parody of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”), and more.

A lot of his impressions are quite on point so be sure to check em’ all out!


#Caracal: Electronic Music Duo #Disclosure Announce New Album & Release Date

Disclosure is definitely more than just about “Holding On“, they are about to release a new album!

The English electronic music duo, consisting of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence (or commonly known as Disclosure) made a special announcement about their new album during the Wild Life music festival. The new album, titled “Caracal” is a followup to their 2013 critically acclaimed “Settle” album.

In a statement, Howard Lawrence explained the reason behind the title’s name:

A caracal is an incredible wild cat that I became fascinated with while on tour last year; I just love the way they look, their physical capabilities and their anonymity. It felt like a perfect fit for our Wild Life brand too, so the caracal made perfect sense as the lead visual for the new album and over the course of recording, it also felt like a natural title for the new record too.

2 weeks before the announcement was made, the twosome released a new track titled “Holding On” featuring Gregory Porter,which we hear will be featured in the new album. “Caracal” will also showcase a few collaborations including Nao, Lion Babe, and Kwabs.

Here’s a video of Disclosure dropping their collab with Lion Babe, “Hourglass” at Parklife 2015:

In addition, Disclosure performed a new track called “Jaded” featuring Howard Lawrence on lead vocals during their Wild Life set.

The full track list that will be presented on “Caracal” is yet to be revealed but we will be looking out warily for updates so stay tuned ;)

Meanwhile, check out the “Caracal” trailer below:

“Caracal” is slated for release on 25th September 2015 through PMR/Island.

For more on Disclosure, stalk them via these platforms: Official Site, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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#JurassicWorld: Universal Pictures Releases Extended TV Spot

“She was designed to be bigger than the T-Rex.”

After releasing multiple teasers, Universal Pictures has dropped an extended TV spot which shows the infamous Indominus Rex wrecking havoc in “Jurassic World“.

The TV spot introduced multiple attractions of the famed amusement park to audiences. The Indominus Rex is one of the latest attractions, genetically modified by the park’s geneticists to boost the number of visitors. Tourists enjoyed the performance conceived by the theme park, unaware that it was only the calm before the storm.

Hold on to your butts. The park opens June 12. #JurassicWorld https://t.co/Opm8jRrNG0

— #JurassicWorld (@JurassicPark) May 7, 2015

“Jurassic World” takes place 22 years after the events of the original classic. Isla Nublar now features a dinosaur theme park, as envisioned by John Hammond. However, everything goes wrong when their main attraction, a genetically modified Raptor, runs amok and starts hunting down innocent tourists.

Colin Trevorrow directed the sci-fi adventure film, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley as the producers.

Chris Pratt will be playing Owen Grady, with Bryce Dallas Howard as his love interest, Claire Dearing. Other cast include Vincent D’Onofrio, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, and Irrfan Khan.

The movie is set to open in theatres on 12th June 2015.


#LoveLive: Singer & Voice Actress Pile To Hold Concert In Malaysia

Eriko Hori (堀絵梨子), or better known for her stage name Pile, is coming to Malaysia as part of her “Love Live!” Asia Tour.

The Korean-Japanese songstress will be holding her Malaysian debut at HGH Convention Centre on 21st January 2017. She will also be organising a separate meet and greet session for fans.

Pile debuted as a singer in 2007 with her first single, “Your is All…”, after she was chosen in a 2006 Japan-wide Asian Dolls Audition. In 2010, she made her voice acting debut through “Love Live! School Idol Project”, an anime that revolves around 9 schoolgirls who form a school idol group called Muse. The animated series extends a wide range of spin-offs including a video game, movies, and a sequel.

To date, the singer has released 4 studio albums: “Pile Lovely Box” (2013), “Pile Lovely Box 2” (2014), “Jewel Vox” (2015), and “PILE” (2016).

Brought to you by IME Asia, details for Pile’s Malaysian concert and fan meeting are as follows:

* First 816 fans who purchase meet and greet session ticket will be able to receive a lucky gift from Pile.

For more info and updates on the event, hit up IME Asia’s Facebook page!

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#Furious7: How A Digital Paul Walker Was Created To Complete The Movie

As you already know, “Fast & Furious” lead Paul Walker passed away midway through the production of “Fast & Furious 7”, otherwise known as “Furious 7”, in late 2013. His sudden death ultimately left Universal with a blockbuster hanging in the balance.

While the production was put on hold indefinitely initially, the team managed to wheel it back on track with some help.

Paul Walker’s unfinished scenes were completed using a combination of cutting-edge visual effects, archive footage from the Fast movies and body double work from his brothers Caleb and Cody Walker.

His character, Brian O’Connor, plays an integral part in the action film’s storyline, and Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital VFX firm was enlisted to help complete the actor’s final big screen performance.

Director James Wan finished Paul’s performance by digitally placing the actor’s face (sometimes using archive material) onto one of his brothers’ bodies. Combined with careful CGI work, the right lighting and smartly-chosen angles the finished article is subtle and only noticeable to those looking closely.

VFX supervisor Scott Squires, who worked on “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, revealed that it’s now not uncommon for an actor to have a full digital body scan. He said, “If there’s any inkling that you might need a scan, they scan the actor at the start of production. I’ve also heard of certain studios having actors scanned just as an archival thing.”

The “Furious 7” creative team chose to retire Paul’s character, and the film’s emotionally-charged final scenes will give the actor a fitting send-off.

We’ll leave you now with the “Furious 7” trailer:

“Furious 7” will be released in cinemas on 3rd April. Get your advance tickets via GSC here.


#Sabah: Video Of Schoolboy Being Bullied By Classmate Goes Viral; Authorities To Investigate

A video of a Malaysian elementary schoolboy being bullied (read: slapped, beaten, punched, and choked) in a classroom has gone viral on social media.

The police has confirmed that the 2-minute-long video was recorded in a religious school in Putatan, Sabah and according to state police commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun, the victim’s parents have lodged a police report against the bully.

Apparently, the violent event happened because the victim allegedly teased the bully about his deceased father. It was revealed that the incident took place on 30th August and the 2 boys are currently sitting for their UPSR (Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah). The victim did not sustain any serious injury.

At the beginning of the video, the victim is seen lying on the floor, suggesting that the fight had already started even before the recording. When the victim got up from the floor, the bully violently attacked him to the ground while other students watched the fight at the side. Some even laughed at the situation.

We don’t know who was the first to upload the video on social media, but as at time of writing, the video that was posted by Putera Izman has gained over 1.1 million views.

Bullying in school is not uncommonly found in recent times. In March, 5 students forced their schoolmate to cut the tip of his tongue while a schoolgirl was dragged around by 2 female students in November 2015.

Upon watching the viral video, netizens went into a frenzy, with most questioning the presence of the teachers. One Facebook user known as Jojo furiously commented, “Where is the teacher? Why is the teacher NOT in the class? Discipline the absent teacher and the bully”.

Some netizens jumped to the bully’s defense, stating that there must have been a reason why he hit his classmate. As aforementioned, the bully became violent after the victim teased him about his late father.

The Star reported that the Education Ministry is investigating the bullying case. Deputy Minister Datuk P. Kamalanathan said, “The ministry already has very clear and concise SOPs in regards to bullying. Bullying of any kind is abhorred and the ministry will continue to keep the safety and well-being of students as a priority”.

All in all, bullying should never happen to anyone, no matter the reason. We’d like to remind our readers that bullying is a serious issue. If you’re a victim of school bullying, please seek help from teachers or adults.

Sources: Putera Izman, Astro Awani, Free Malaysia Today, The Star.

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Don’t Freak Out If You’ve Got An Appointment For A 2nd Booster; MOH Explains

Previously, you will be notified on the MySejahtera app in regards to the appointment dates for the vaccine doses and booster vaccine shot. But what should you do if you received a notification for a second booster dose?

First thing you must do is to not panic. There has not been any official announcement to get a second booster dose. If you did receive a notification for a second booster appointment, you’d be glad to know that it was only a glitch on the app. Here’s what happened:

Someone I know showed me she’s already received an appointment for her 2nd booster dose. Her 1st booster shot was on 24 Nov. Has Malaysia started on the 4th shot, @Khairykj? Did I miss the announcement? Asking for clarification. pic.twitter.com/gUl75nufJb

Everyone was confused as to why some people received an appointment for a second booster shot so soon. Not only that, those under the age of 18 also received appointments to get their Covid-19 booster shots.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) released an official statement yesterday (Wednesday, 23rd March) in addressing the issue, saying that it was a glitch on the MySejahtera app. MOH is asking adults age 18 and above to simply ignore and cancel their 2nd booster appointment. They also urge parents and guardians to cancel the booster appointments for their dependents aged 17 years and below.

For your information, Covid-19 vaccine boosters are only given to adults aged 18 years old and above, as of right now. Adults are only required to get one booster shot and there’s no second booster required for now. Teenagers and children age 17 and below are not required to get booster shots.

Siaran akhbar mengenai Pautan Janji Temu Melalui Aplikasi MySejahtera yang dikeluarkan oleh Unit MySejahtera, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia hari ini.

Sila rujuk infografik ini.#mysejahtera#mysejahteratrace#reopeningsafely pic.twitter.com/B4Lq7vfvYF

— MySejahtera (@my_sejahtera) March 23, 2022

If anyone happens to miss the news and went to their new second booster appointments anyway, the vaccination centres have been made aware of the issue and will turn down those who have already received their boosters as well as teens who are already fully vaccinated.

The glitch comes a few days after the app had been updated to the latest version. The MySejahtera technical team is fixing the issue and they have apologised for any inconveniences caused.


Contest: Win Exclusive Disney’s Christopher Robin Merchandise

In less than a month, we’ll be saying hello to our beloved childhood friends from the Hundred Acre Wood in the live-action Disney’s “Christopher Robin”.

Inspired by the classic Winnie the Pooh characters, Disney’s “Christopher Robin” will be a “very emotional movie” (according to director Marc Forster) that takes place in the 1940s. In conjunction with the movie’s upcoming release, we’ve got more prizes to give away!

The synopsis for Disney’s “Christopher Robin” is as follows:

“In the heartwarming live action adventure ‘Disney’s Christopher Robin’, the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of spirited and loveable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.

“Christopher Robin is stuck in a job where he is overworked, underpaid and facing an uncertain future. He has a family of his own, but his work has become his life, leaving little time for his wife and daughter, and he has all but forgotten his idyllic childhood spent with a simple-minded, honey-loving stuffed bear and his friends. But when he is reunited with Winnie the Pooh, now tattered and soiled from years of hugs and play, a spark is rekindled, and he is reminded of the endless days of childlike wonder and make believe that defined his youth, when doing nothing could be considered something.

“Following an unfortunate mishap with Christopher Robin’s briefcase, Pooh and the rest of the gang including Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger, step out of the forest and into London to return the crucial possessions…because best friends will always be there for you.”

*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

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

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5 Actors Perfect To Play Static In The Upcoming Live-Action Static Shock Film

Superhero Static Shock! All our 2000s babies who grew up watching Cartoon Network will get that reference. Next to Bruce Timm’s “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited”, “Static Shock” was by far one of the most beloved properties of the DC Animated Universe (DCAU). What made “Static Shock” so unique was its ability to capture the reality of a high school student in the inter-city trying to juggle between personal responsibilities and academics with the duties of being a hero.

Sure there were a bunch of shows doing something similar like “Jake Long: The American Dragon” or “The Life and Times of Juniper Lee” but they often dealt with real-world issues in a relatively shallow and superficial way. Unlike “Static Shock” which didn’t shy away from discussing issues of generational trauma and even gun violence. All while managing to entertain a generation with plenty of wit, humour and heart!

Sure he’s appeared here and there in the “Young Justice” animated series but it’s not enough to fill the Static-shaped hole in our hearts. If you feel the same way, then we’ve got good news for you! Currently, there is a live-action “Static Shock” film confirmed to be in development. That’s right folks, Virgil Hawkins is coming to the big screen and we’ve got some ideas for who could play the iconic hero!

Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas Sinclair in Netflix’s “Stranger Things”, has expressed interest in playing Static in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). We think that’s a great idea. McLaughlin already plays a hero as one of the four plucky members of the original Hawkins gang. His character has been given as much of an arc to grow and develop as Will, Mike and Dustin. He’s got charisma, and comedic timing and already has experience playing a kid in high school who has to face supervillain-level threats.

Films like “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Shazam!” shows that there’s definitely a market for young heroes taking centre stage. McLaughlin’s youth is a plus because kids can grow up alongside his version of Virgil as he journeys through the trials and tribulations of becoming a hero. Sure he might need to bulk up a little but given time, he’ll make a great Static!

Fans of “Cobra Kai” know that when it comes to the show, Dallas Dupree Young goes hard as Kenny Payne. Seeing Payne’s journey from a miserable bullied middle school kid to a deadly, rage-filled warrior for the Cobra Kai Dojo is easily one of the most exciting character arcs of the entire show. Not to mention, Young does his own stunts and had to physically push himself for the role. The kid’s got so much heart and we definitely think he deserves to be in the conversation for potential candidates to play Static.

Say what you want about his size now but with some training, he could become easily fit the part of Virgil Hawkins. If the creators of the film plan on basing “Static Shock” on the original animated series, then we believe Young’s age, talent and grit to bring the character to life. Also…we’d love to see him bust a few killer dance moves as Virgil.

Donald Glover has come a long way from his days as Troy from Dan Harmon’s hilarious comedy series “Community”. He’s had some major roles in films like Disney’s live-action “The Lion King” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story”. Where we think he shines the most is as the down-on-his-luck Earnest “Earn” Marks from one of the best comedy dramas of a generation, “Atlanta”. A show he also wrote and created, mind you. There, we see that he’s capable of oscillating between self-aware wit and biting quiet pain. His range as a performer has grown leaps and bounds past merely the realm of comedy.

If Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to have a slightly older version of Virgil in college or working then Glover would fit the bill. Glover could bring some pathos and edge to the character. Glover’s a man of many talents: rapper, comedian, director and actor. Why not add a live-action superhero role to his growing repertoire?

Speaking of super-talented people who have appeared in “Atlanta”, you can’t sleep on our boy LaKeith Stanfield. Barely over 30 years old and the man has already carved a name for himself in Hollywood with his performances in critically acclaimed films like Jordan Peele’s “Get Out”, F. Gary Gray’s “Straight Outta Compton” and Shaka King’s powerful “Judas and the Black Messiah”! He’s absolutely brilliant in all of them, unafraid to bring fury and raw emotions out on screen. That being said, Stanfield also knows comedy well through roles in “Sorry to Bother You” and “Atlanta” (Darius is our favourite character in the entire show).

Admittedly his version of Virgil will probably be a bit odd, the man is after all. To that, we welcome with open arms! Stanfield always gives a memorable performance so we’re curious to see what fresh angles he can bring to a more adult Static. His take on the character might be a departure from the traditional good-natured high school kid we know and love but if it’s in service to something truly spectacular, we want to see it!

One thing we can confirm is that Michael B. Jordan, who played Killmonger in 2018’s “Black Panther”, is producing “Static Shock” alongside creator Nikolas Draper-Ivey. In the past, we thought that perhaps Jordan might be eyeing the role of Val-Zod in a film about an African American version of Superman being produced by J.J. Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates. While it is confirmed that he is involved in the production of the film, he has since shot down the rumour that he’ll be playing the role of Val Zod. Curious…could it be because he sees himself playing Static instead? The man is no stranger to the world of Marvel comic-book films, it’s time he gave the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) a shot.

There’s little doubt that the man has the acting chops to pull off the role of Virgil in “Static Shock”. He’s got the build, the charisma and he’s a massive fan of the character too. It certainly would make sense if he did step into the role of Static, seeing that he’s the one producing the film as well. Yes he might be a little older than the Static we know from the animated series but we wouldn’t be averse to Jordan playing an older version of Static as seen in the crossover episodes “Justice League Unlimited”. That would be cool too.


BMW Driver Got Beaten Up Following Car Crash Involving Food Delivery Rider

A group of food delivery riders surrounded and bashed up a young BMW driver after he crashed into another rider recently.

According to China Press, the incident took place near Econsave Muar over the past weeekend. As seen in the photo shared by the news outlet, the crash severely damaged the left side of the vehicle, while the victim was left lying on the ground – injured.

It was later revealed that the BMW driver, who works as a doctor, was driving alone at that time. An eye-witness who was passing by the area shared that he saw the BMW driver being surrounded by a group of food delivery riders after the accident happened.

Oriental Daily reported that the driver was beaten up by the riders, but he managed to get into his car amid the brawl and fled the scene. He even ran several red lights along the way, attempting to lose the enraged delivery convoy.

They then rode their motorbikes to chase after the doctor, and the thundering sounds from the engines alerted the attention of the traffic authorities who were nearby. The riders then dispersed from the scene after the cops stopped the car and took over the incident.

Muar Police Chief ACP Zaharudin Rasip said that the police have received a report on the matter and are currently requiring more information on the accident.

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(UPDATE) #Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur-Based Man Retells Horrible Uber Experience In Johor

How would you feel if your Uber driver left you stranded in the middle of a highway after getting you lost and charged you for a trip that wasn’t even complete?

One Kuala Lumpur-based man was left speechless.

Lc Loh was in Johor on Wednesday (8th June) for work and was scheduled to fly out of Johor and back to Kuala Lumpur at 7pm. He booked a ride via the Uber app at 5pm to get to Senai International Airport from Aeon Tebrau City. Depending on which route, a car ride to Senai from Aeon should take at least 30 minutes and at most 38 minutes.

Lc waited for his Uber driver at the agreed upon meeting point but his driver was at the wrong entrance. Thinking nothing of it, he speed-walked to the other end of Aeon to meet him. He was surprised to find that the driver’s car (a Proton Perdana) was “not in the best condition”.

Note: One of the requirements to be a Uber driver is that the vehicle must be fit to pass an inspection from Uber.

As Lc was in a rush for time, he didn’t let that bother him. Before his Uber driver departed from Aeon, he told Lc the route that he will be taking. Lc requested for his driver to use Waze but the driver declined and instead used Google Maps. The drive to the airport was fast (about 120 – 130km/h), but things didn’t go as expected.

“At some point during the drive, he started searching through his belongings and checking his phone. Before I realised, he took a wrong turn and we ended up lost. At this important and vital moment, the driver’s cell phone decided to exhaust all its battery power and went dead. He had two phones with him. But only one had Google Maps downloaded on it. That was the phone that died. I didn’t know where I was and coincidentally, the Uber driver didn’t know either. Thankfully, he had me in the car with him. With my keen observation skills (not always the case usually, but it proved itself useful yesterday) I was able to look at road signs and point us back to the highway,” Lc revealed.

They got back on the right road albeit losing a bit of time. Lc was at least glad that he’d still be able to reach Senai a little past 6pm to catch his flight at 7pm.

Moments later, the driver alerted Lc that his car was running out of fuel.

“I got a little worried. I asked him in return if we will be able to make it to the airport safely. He told me ‘Yes’ and ‘Everything will be fine.’. I trusted him. After all, he was the more seasoned driver. He should know his car and the roads there best so his gauge should be accurate,” Lc said.

Unfortunately, the car came to a complete stop right in the middle of the Senai-Desaru Highway. The Uber driver just about all-out panicked.

“I asked him what should we do now. He couldn’t give me an answer. He was even more lost than before. I had to tell him to call the highway helpline and ask for help,” Lc said, adding that he even had to help his driver call the highway helpline.

The highway patrol finally came with the petrol and the fee for the petrol was RM10/=, which Lc had to pay for because his driver had no cash. The driver neither thanked Lc nor offered to pay him back.

By then, it was already 6:30pm. Lc missed his boarding time and it was unlikely that he would make it to Senai before 7pm. So he called his friend’s sister who was staying in Johor for help and she offered to rescue him.

Lc then told the driver that he wasn’t going to continue the ride and asked him to cancel the trip. The Uber driver said “Okay”, got into his car, and drove away, abandoning Lc in the middle of the highway.

“This was literally the worst day of my life.”

One would think that it can’t possibly get any worse but oh, it does.

He waited for about half an hour for his friend’s sister. As soon as he climbed into his friend’s sister’s car, he got a notification on his phone – the driver had just charged him.

“I couldn’t believe what I was reading,” Lc said.

According to Uber Estimate, this should’ve been Lc’s ride’s route and fare (though the fare may vary due to weather, traffic, and surcharge). On top of an Uber ride that got him nowhere but cost him more than RM100 (ride plus petrol fee), Lc also had to fork out another RM180 for the next flight out from Johor to Kuala Lumpur because he missed his 7pm flight.

He has since written a complaint to Uber but is yet to receive any feedback. We’ve also reached out to Uber for comment on the above incident.

Meanwhile, we’re glad to hear that Lc survived it and managed to get home safe in the end. But what would you have done if you were in Lc’s position?

Uber has responded to Lc’s case. In a statement e-mailed to us, Uber said:

“In the rare instances when riders or drivers have issues with their Uber experience, our dedicated support team works around the clock to connect with both parties and find solutions. When we learned of Lc Loh’s experience, we reached out to him to explain our policy and refund his fair, and are investigating the driver in question, who has been temporarily suspended from the platform until further notice.”

We have also followed up with Lc, who confirmed that Uber has indeed reached out to him and offered to refund his ride on top of an extra RM100 Uber credit for his future rides. Unfortunately, Uber is unable to refund him for the flight that he missed.

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Top News Blunders/Bloopers Of 2014

Typos are our best friends when they reduce us to tears from laughing (DYAC, anyone?). But typos are also our worst enemies when it changes the meaning of the original message completely. As such, even us in the media are not spared from making these “very human” mistakes sometimes. While some of us are lucky enough to catch it before it does further damage, others are doomed to live with the screen shots of their typos for eternity.

And on that note, here are some of this year’s most epic (and could be quite damaging) typos from some of your most trusted news sources.

In January this year, we were caught off-guard when The Guardian published a ranking of cricket commentators from the recent Ashes series between England and Australia. Sure, it wasn’t exactly breaking news but it still sat in their “Sport” category and sports news, as you might know, does garner some attention. This one pull in a lot that day because there was a slight problem with the headline:

Stanley Johnson (of BrandDNA) was one of the first to spot the “wanking” error and immediately alerted them. They changed it, of course. The headlines now read, “Ashes: ranking Australian TV’s cricket commentators”. But it’s likely that the blunder didn’t go down without a guffaw or two – especially from the TV commentators themselves, we’re sure.

A few months ago, Facebook announced that they’ve bought over popular instant online messaging platform, WhatsApp. The exact acquisition was $4 billion in cash, $12 billion in stock (8.5% of the company) plus $3 billion in restricted shares. It was perhaps one of the biggest business news of February 2014. Naturally, BBC being BBC, would be one of the first to announce it:

Perhaps it was really early in the morning for the writer or maybe it was scheduled somewhere late into the night before but the slip of the finger distorted the message altogether. Or should we say, “massage”? BBC sent out the correction half an hour later but smartphone and tablet users (who had the alerts on their lockscreen on) were immediately drawn to the headlines.

No real harm done, just a joy to wake up to.

Just last night, AP tweeted a major blooper (which could’ve been easily avoided) to their 3.4 million followers on Twitter. This comes from a personal experience as we were “watching” in happen live. In fact, it happened right before malaysiakini tweeted about the TransAsia Airways flight #GE222 crash in Taiwan so you can imagine our shock horror when we saw this (refer to the bottom tweet):

It received serious backlash from Twitterverse with some hurling less-than-nice things at the trusted news source because it was coming too soon after Malaysia Airlines #MH17’s ill-fated flight. The use of commas here is very, very important i.e. “BREAKING: Dutch military plane, carrying bodies from Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash, lands in Eindhoven”.

Also, we reckon the word “BREAKING” before the tweet must’ve made the entire statement a whole lot more dramatic than first intended. Put the two and two together and there you have it.

Alright, this one didn’t come from a trusted news source’s social media anything neither was it a typo per se. It is, however, still a massive blunder. Some companies’ Twitter accounts are so hard to manage due the sheer number of followers and the volume of tweets received daily, that they’ve resorted to “robo-tweets”, which are basically auto-responders. Imagine one customer’s amusement when this happened:

The robo-tweet was immediately deleted after the airline noticed the “whoopsie!” they made and then engaged a person human to reply, “Please let us know if we can help in any way.” Ahh. Much better, no?

So, that’s all we’ve got for now. We’ll add more to the list as and when we come across ’em. Do you have any that you’d like us to add to the list? Let us know in the comments!