(UPDATE) #JulioIglesias: Spanish Crooner Returns To Malaysia This December

The King of Latin music is returning to Malaysia folks!

Julio Iglesias, arguably the world’s best-selling Latin artist of all time, will be stopping by our local shores for his World Tour 2016, following his tour in Australia.

Born in Madrid, Spain in 1943, Iglesias broke into the music scene when he clenched the winning title for the 1968 Benidorm Festival with an original song he composed himself, titled, “La Vida Sigue Igual”.

The 73-year-old iconic singer has a career spanning 47 years in the music industry, Iglesias has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages worldwide, and has more than 400 gold and platinum records certified.

Iglesias, who is the father of international Spanish pop superstar Enrique Iglesias, was previously in Kuala Lumpur, back in 2012, for the re-launched of Starhill Gallery.

Brought to you by Resorts World Genting, the details for Julio Iglesias’ “Live In Genting” are as follows:

*Tickets will be open to public from 29th September 2016 onwards.

The Julio Iglesias World Tour Live in Genting scheduled for 11th December 2016 at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting has been cancelled.

According to Resorts World Genting, Julio Iglesias’s management has informed that due to Julio’s health, his doctor has requested him to seek immediate medical attention after Julio sustained a back injury during this tour.

Julia Iglesias has personally extended his sincere apologies to all his fans for any inconvenience caused.

Customers who have purchased Julio Iglesias World Tour Live in Genting concert tickets are advised to return all original purchased tickets to Resorts World sales hub or box office for full refund between 5th December and 30th December 2016.

For more information, contact (603) 2718 1118 or check out RW Genting’s website here.


MsPuiyi Opens Up About Making Her Movie Debut In “KL Love Story”

There are plenty of ways to describe local internet personality MsPuiyi aka Siew Pui Yi. The 24-year-old is known for being able to determine what she wants and how to work towards it. And, it currently seems like MsPuiyi has set her eyes on a new goal.

MsPuiyi is certainly a woman of many talents. You’d only have to look at her repertoire of being an artist, YouTuber and a model. However, it seems MsPuiyi is now getting into acting too! In fact, the model will be starring in the upcoming “KL爱情故事 (KL Love Story)”, directed by Teng Bee (马逸腾).

“KL爱情故事” focuses on Kuala Lumpur’s nightlife and the sexual lives of its denizens. The film will allegedly be aiming to challenge the erotic standards of local films. According to its director, Teng Bee, the script had actually been completed in 2016. “But at the time, I didn’t dare (carry it out) because of my own experience,” the director reportedly shared. However, after 10 years of movie making experience and being a married man, Teng Bee is now confident in his work.

Additionally, Teng Bee shared he had been nervous about the film as it involved many sexual and erotic scenes. His goal was to show realistic relationships between men and women. However, he had been uncertain as to how the actors involved would receive it. “I am very lucky to have the actors’ trust,” he admitted. “The actresses only ask me how to shoot the bed scenes. Their professional attitude is similar to actors overseas which (encourages) me to shoot the scenes well and protect them.”

MsPuiyi will be the mistress of 50-year-old local actor Steve Yap (叶良财)’s character in the film. While some might think the film would be up her alley, MsPuiyi later admitted to being nervous about her role during the press conference for “KL爱情故事”. The 24-year-old also added that as she had high expectations for herself, she would often discuss “skills” with Steve prior to filming.

“We all hope that the film will be realistic and romantic,” MsPuiyi reportedly stated. “I am very grateful to (Steve) for teaching me (the ropes).” However, her castmates, specifically Steve only had praises for her. “She is very dedicated. (And) not only (is she) punctual, (she) also never complains,” the veteran actor commented.

Aside from Steve and MsPuiyi, the film also stars actors Thomas (郭晓东), Jacqueline Tiang (程玲), Chai Zi (蔡子), Choo Hao Ren (朱浩仁), Tong Bing Yu (童缤毓), Renee (罗丝霓), and Emily Lim (林佩琦). Adorably enough, local celeb Hao Ren shared that he had asked his wife Gladish for “permission” prior to filming intimate scenes. The duo had gotten married in September and are reportedly expecting their first born soon.

Well, we are certainly looking forward to seeing how MsPuiyi will perform on screen! And perhaps, we will get to see her in many other films in the future!

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Giveaway: Win A “I’m From” Scrub Mask Set Worth RM77!

Are you looking for a way to improve your skincare routine? If so, then you may want to consider using a facial mask, and here’s your chance to get one! Facial masks can help to remove impurities from your skin, hydrate your skin, and give your skin a radiant appearance. Introducing the I’m From Fig Scrub Mask and Mugwort Mask – your daily dose of skin magic, tailored to breathe life into tired skin and help you feel like the glowing fabulous person you are!

I’m From, a Korean natural skincare expert, recognises the value of blending the purity of nature with the clinical efficacy of modern skincare. They have combined these two extraordinary products to create a delicate, yet potent composition that will smoothly integrate into your regular skincare routine and offer noticeable glow-guaranteed effects for your skin.

Start your journey to naturally beautiful skin with the I’m From Fig Scrub Mask, a potent dual-action exfoliant mixed with 1.2% Fig powder and Black sugar. This energizing blend removes dead skin cells and impurities, revealing your smooth, bright skin beneath. The Fig Scrub Mask is made with young figs from Yeongam’s rich lands and matured in black sugar to maximise their proteolytic enzymes.

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Now is your chance to win these fantastic I’m From products and give your skin the care it deserves! We’re giving away 5 sets of the I’m From Fig Scrub Mask and Mugwort Mask sets to lucky winners. Follow these simple steps to enter the giveaway:

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Whip Out Your “Sarong”s This Saturday

In 2009, more than a thousand New Yorker rode the subway without wearing pants in a snowstorm. Until today, the “event” is still known as the “No Pants Subway” movement. Needless to say, it was epic. 1,2000 pant-less subway riders? It was epic, alright.

But did you know that we Malaysians have our own version of the movement?

Now into its second year, “Keretapi Sarong” invites Malaysians to ditch their jeans and skirts and don the sarong while taking the train on 23rd February 2013 (Saturday). The organizer of the event, Random Alphabets (RA), wants everyone to board trains in their sarongs at 3pm.

As a matter of fact, we hear that you can even jazz up your sarong whichever way you see fit or want:

Last year’s event saw a kebaya group and this year we want to see more different styles. Wear your sarong with a white shirt, a football jersey, or even a cosplay outfit. Come as a sarong-clad Jedi or a sarong ninja.

This year’s event is set to go beyond Malaysia as at least five cities have initiated local chapters of Keretapi Sarong. So far, there has been word about planned chapters from London, Melbourne, Washington DC, Boston, and Philadelphia.

During the event, participants are also encouraged to tell their “sarong stories” on a paper and hold it up. Photographs of the stories will be posted here and on RA’s Facebook page. As for the meeting point and the route of the gathering, you may visit their official website or the Facebook event page for more information.


10 Movies Based On True Stories To Watch In 2018

There is a reason why movies based on actual people and true events always excel at award shows. Life is multilayered, and movie buffs love to watch films with real substance that carry meaningful messages.

We’ve already compiled a list of superhero blockbusters this year that are expected to make a truckload of money at the box office all around the world. However, 2018 also has many more true stories coming to life on the big screen. Based on the Malaysian movie calendar, here are 10 of ’em coming your way.

“Set in the harrowing days following 9/11 when a U.S. Special Forces team, led by their new Captain, Mitch Nelson (played by Chris Hemsworth), is chosen to be the first U.S. troops sent into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. There, in the rugged mountains, they must convince Northern Alliance General Dostum to join forces with them to fight their common adversary: the Taliban and their Al Qaeda allies. In addition to overcoming mutual distrust and a vast cultural divide, the Americans—accustomed to state-of-the-art warfare—must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghani horse soldiers. But despite their uneasy bond, the new allies face overwhelming odds: outnumbered and outgunned by a ruthless enemy that does not take prisoners.”

“The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs was billed as the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ and became the most watched televised sports event of all time. The match caught the zeitgeist and sparked a global conversation on gender equality, spurring on the feminist movement. Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With a supportive husband urging her to fight the Establishment for equal pay, the fiercely private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past. Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts and animated the discussions between men and women in bedrooms and boardrooms around the world.”

“During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. As the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces advance, and with the Allied army cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. While manoeuvring his political rivals, he must confront the ultimate choice: negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds. ‘Darkest Hour’ is the dramatic and inspiring story of four weeks in 1940 during which Churchill’s courage to lead changed the course of world history.”

“‘Molly’s Game’ is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defence lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.”

“‘The Post’ is a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham, the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee, as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. The two must overcome their differences as they risk their careers – and their very freedom – to help bring long-buried truths to light.”

“Rise Of The Legend” (败者为王) is the success story based on our national badminton hero Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei. “Three years ago, we came up with a concept about making a biopic about him. And it took us three years to finally get his approval,” said the filmmaker last year. This March, Malaysians will get to see the sports icon in his early years as an aspiring young badminton player from Bukit Mertajam, all the way to becoming a world champion.

“‘Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House’ centres on ‘Deep Throat’, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for one of the greatest scandals of all time, Watergate. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster. This unbelievable true story chronicles the personal and professional life of the brilliant and uncompromising Felt, who risked and ultimately sacrificed everything – his family, his career, his freedom – in the name of justice.”

Are y’all ready to re-enter the magical world of “Winnie the Pooh”? Inspired by real life events, “Goodbye Christopher Robin” shines the spotlight on “Winnie the Pooh” author A.A. Milne’s relationship with son and his love for toys. Set after the events of World War I, Milne was inspired one night when his son comes to him and say, “I’d really like if you wrote a book for me. I’d definitely read it.”

Helmed by Oscar-winning “La La Land” director Damien Chazelle, “First Man” is based on the authorized biography “First Man: A Life Of Neil A. Armstrong” (written by NASA historian James R. Hansen). The story chronicles the test pilot-turned-astronaut’s time in the U.S. Space program leading up to the Apollo 11 mission that landed him on the moon and turned him into an American hero.

There are very few music icons in the entertainment industry as recognisable as the Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. People were not just enamoured with his physical features but also his four-octave voice and flamboyant style. “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which stars Rami Malek as the music legend, will focus on Queen’s greatest moments including the band’s performance at Live Aid in 1985.

Which movies are you looking forward to watching the most? Let us know in the comments below.

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#EEBAFTAs: The Complete Winners List

It was a star-studded gathering at the Royal Opera House in London on 8th Feb 2015 as a number of Hollywood’s A-listers gathered for the 68th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the prestigious award honours the best British and international contributions to film in 2014.

The nominees were earlier announced on 9th Jan by actor Sam Claflin and Stephen Fry, the host of the award show. This is the 10th time that Stephen Fry was hired to host the award ceremony and British rock band Kasabian officially kicked off the night with their spectacular performances.

Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” led the award by winning 5 awards out of its 11 nominations, including for “Original Music”, “Production Design”, “Make Up and Hair”, “Original Screenplay”, and “Costume Design”. America film “Boyhood”, which has been receiving nothing but praises, took home the “Best Film” award for BAFTAs 2015. The movie’s director Richard Linklater also won the “Best Director Award” while supporting actress Patricia Arquette won the “Best Supporting Actress” award.

Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, British biopic-drama “The Theory Of Everything” won 3 awards for the BAFTAs including the “Outstanding British Film” award, the “Best Actor” award, and the “Adapted Screenplay” award. Sony Pictures Classics’ “Whiplash” won 3 awards as well while “The LEGO Movie” only won the “Best Animated Film”.

Check out the complete list of winners below:

Eddie Redmayne celebrates his Best Actor win for #TheTheoryOfEverything with Stephen Hawking backstage at the #EEBAFTAs. #BAFTA #Baftas2015

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Not made of Lego bricks but still pretty great @chrizmillr #BAFTAs pic.twitter.com/KKxvoOrCZi

— Phil Lord (@philiplord) February 8, 2015

THE EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)

"Are these spare BAFTAs?" Presenting your @EE Rising Star, @JackO__C! #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/9SuveNs9om

OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER

Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema

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#xXx3: Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez To Play Vin Diesel’s Love Interest

Ariadna Gutierrez is ready for her close-up now.

The Miss Colombia beauty may not have won the Miss Universe pageant, but thanks in-part to Steve Harvey, Gutierrez is having the last laugh with her first movie role as Vin Diesel’s love interest in “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage”.

Having already cast Deepika Padukone, Ruby Rose,  and Nina Dobrev, it looks like “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” won’t have a shortage of female eye candy with Gutierrez set to spice things up on the big screen. Although the beauty queen will only be playing a small role in the movie, her part is not insignificant. TMZ reported that she will be in 6 scenes and has 3 pages worth of dialogue.

It’s good to know that Gutierrez is taking advantage of her newfound fame ever since last year’s pageant host Steve Harvey made a questionable mistake when he announced her as the winner of Miss Universe instead of Miss Philippines. Turns out, what seemed like a terrible nightmare at the time was a blessing in disguise.

Case in point: Look at who’s headed to Hollywood.

Ruby Rose! 😻 #xXx3 pic.twitter.com/WLeQDpzfm0

— Rosman Nizar (@RosmanPositivo) February 22, 2016

The 22-year-old stunner’s role in the 3rd instalment will mark her feature film debut. Apart from sharing the screen with Diesel, she will be joining the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Hermione Corfield, Tony Jaa, Conor McGregor, Chinese superstar Kris Wu and martial-arts sensations Donnie Yen.

Directed by D.J. Caruso, the story finds Xander Cage coming out of self-imposed exile to take down the deadly alpha warrior Xiang with a seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora’s Box.

The threequel is slated for release on 20th January 2017.

Sources: Coming Soon, Wonderwall, ET Online.

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iPhone SE Review: A Good Introductory Phone For First Time iPhone Users

The first generation of the iPhone SE was released back in 2016 on 31st March. It has come a long way since then and now the iPhone SE received a huge upgrade in 2022.

Earlier this year, Apple announced the release of new colours for the iPhone 13 variants as well as an upgraded version of the iPhone SE. Some even called the iPhone SE the new iPhone 8 but we’ll be the judge of that. We got the opportunity to test out the upgraded iPhone SE and here’s what we think.

Design wise, there’s nothing new about it. There’s not much difference to how it was before. The iPhone SE has a 4.7-inch display with a 65.4% screen-to-body ratio which is smaller than most smartphones nowadays but if you prefer smaller screen phones then the iPhone SE is perfect.

The iPhone SE offers a HD resolution display and you can still enjoy your favourite shows on Netflix or video games without having to turn down the quality. Other than the screen size, there’s nothing much to complain about resolution.

Battery life is pretty impressive on this phone. After playing basically 2 hours of “Honkai Impact”, the iPhone SE still has some juice left in it ranging from 70% – 80%.

For normal use, the phone can pretty much last you for at least 2 days after a full charge. You wouldn’t have to worry about charging it overnight. Speaking of charging, the iPhone SE can be fully charged in just in an hour.

As far as smartphone cameras go, the iPhone SE is not necessarily bad but not great either. The iPhone SE comes with a 12MP rear camera and an all-new system that offers the same as the iPhone 13 line-up but it lacks the Night Mode which is bad news for those who enjoy going out at night.

If you’re a selfie person then you may not be happy with its 7MP front facing camera. With all that being said, the iPhone SE can still take good HD quality photos and videos if you’re just a casual smartphone user. Here are some samples we took with the iPhone SE:

Videos taken with the upgraded iPhone SE pic.twitter.com/4Xcph8GsKI

— Afiq Nuradli ｱﾌｲｸ (@afiqnuradli) April 8, 2022

The biggest upgrade to the iPhone SE would be its processor. The upgraded version is powered by the A15 Bionic chip which is the same one as the more expensive and newer model iPhones such as the iPhone 13.

While this isn’t a gaming phone, the iPhone SE’s performance is still quite impressive and one way to test its performance is through video games. We tested big titles like “Genshin Impact” and “Honkai Impact” and both games can run smoothly with little to no lag on high graphics.

Genshin Impact gameplay on the new iPhone SE pic.twitter.com/LMDjVdfoQi

Is the upgraded iPhone SE worth your money especially in 2022? If you’re an android user looking to try switching to iPhones (and don’t mind phone sizes), then the iPhone SE is definitely a good introductory phone for you to get familiar with how iPhones work.

But if you’ve been an iPhone user since day-1 then perhaps it’s better to invest on the newer models. With a price starting from RM 2,099, you could be better off using a newly released android smartphone or iPhone 11 variants that can offer you more or less the same specs around that price range.

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Overall it’s still a really good phone and it’s definitely good for those who are looking to switch over to iPhone. The price is quite reasonable for the things it offers. In the end, it’s all up to you whether you think it’s the phone for you.

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8-Year-Old Malaysian Girl Dies After Being Flung From Australian Ride

Australian authorities are investigating the death of a Malaysian girl who was flung “like a doll” from a spinning ride at the Royal Adelaide Show where showgoers laid flowers for her on Saturday (13th September).

The girl, 8, who was reportedly visiting Australia with her family, was thrown from the AirMaxx 360 ride on Friday afternoon, South Australian police said in a statement. She was treated by paramedics and taken to an Adelaide hospital but died a short time later, police said.

Malinda Dunwoodie said she was near the ride when she saw the child “flying through the air”. She told Adelaide newspaper “The Advertiser”:

She was hanging by her legs off the ride, trying to block herself. She went flying through the air about 10 to 15 metres (33 – 49 feet) up in the air and I started sprinting towards her. I was shaking so much, she looked like a doll flying through the air. It was so shocking – it was like a horror movie. I didn’t see her land in the crowd but when I made it over to her I couldn’t see her eyes moving. Everyone was screaming.

The ride, about 15 metres long and 18 metres wide, resembles a giant spider and can carry up to 24 people:

SA Police Chief Inspector Dennis Lock held a press conference following the freak accident where he said:

Emergency services attended a show ride where a young girl had been thrown from that ride. A young 8 year old girl was taken to the women’s and children’s hospital where she later died. Our thoughts are definitely with the family at this time. We have a current investigation going on for the coroner. We’re working with Safework SA with support from the Royal Show Society. And I just want to also thank all those members of emergency services all those members of the public who actually came forward at the time and gave absolute support to try and save this young girl.

Royal Adelaide Show Society Chief Executive John Rothwell said the society would do everything in its power to assist the investigation.

“The society is extremely upset at the situation. We express our sincere condolences to the family. The ride, AirMaxx 360, is a new ride at the Royal Adelaide Show this year. All rides at the show must pass a national compliance audit,” he added.

Showgoers on Saturday laid stuffed teddy bear toys and flowers at a makeshift memorial in the showgrounds.

“It’s just complete sadness and it’s a tragedy that should have been avoided,” Katherina Ritson, one of the event’s staff who placed flowers, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

The Royal Adelaide Show attracts about half a million visitors every year and is South Australia’s largest event. It features amusement rides as well as farming exhibitions with live animals.South Australia’s work health and safety agency, SafeWork SA, said the ride – which was operating for the first time at the show – would be shut for the rest of the event as they investigate the incident with the police.

A spokesman for the High Commission of Malaysia told AFP they were working with the country’s Honorary Consul in South Australia to assist the family.


#DressCode: The Health Ministry Wants Malaysians To Dress Decently At Hospitals

A couple of days ago ,in light of the ongoing dress code/”covering up” issues in Malaysia as of recent, G25 coordinator Datuk Noor Farida Ariffin has stepped forward to say that the Chief Secretary to the Government should issue clear directives regarding dress codes and its enforcement at government offices and agencies.

G25 is a group comprising of former high-ranking civil servants and diplomats, known its moderate stance on Islam and race relations in Malaysia.

And now, the Health Ministry of Malaysia has decided to do just that – sorta.

According to a report from The Star Online, the Health Ministry wants the public to be dress decently when visiting Government hospitals. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said:

This means the public should not go to the hospitals in bikini and all that or very short shorts. We are not saying that they must be over-dressed, but decently dressed. I hope the public will take note of this because so long as you are decently dressed, you can go in.

Dr Subramaniam was asked to comment on a recent incident where a woman was denied entry into the Sungai Buloh Hospital for wearing shorts, but was allowed in after she covered her legs with a towel.

At that time, the woman claimed that the hospital security personnel had told her that the no-shorts policy came directly from the Ministry of Health. To which Dr Subramaniam said Ministry would instruct security guards at Government hospitals not to go overboard regarding the dress ruling.

“We don’t tell them to do more than what they are supposed to do. And to avoid unpleasant situations, I hope the people who want to go to the hospitals dress decently,” he said.

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#GST: No Increase Goods & Services Tax (GST) For Now, Says Najib

Let’s be honest now, almost everyone has been feeling the pinch from the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It’s a struggle that we’ve been dealing with since April 2015 as it affected other daily expenditures for Malaysians from all walks of life including basic transportation fares and other logistical costs.

Which in turn set off a domino effect, affecting the F&B and professional services industry as well.

We can’t blame Malaysians for being on their toes about their livelihood and welfare, and super paranoid about an “impending hike” in the GST rate, currently set at 6%. In fact, there has been rumours that the Malaysian government are looking to increase the GST rate during these trying economic times.

However, according to a The Star Online report, quoting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, an increase in GST was not “on board” for now.

Najib, who also holds the Finance Minister post, said that the people’s welfare and their ability to absorb any more increases must be taken into account when deciding on the need for a hike in GST rate, adding that the people would not be able to absorb any increase in GST.

Last week, he had explained that with the money collected from GST, people could continue to enjoy financial aid, indirect or hidden subsidies such as low fees for medical services at government hospitals, and free basic education for children.

Earlier, Najib chaired 3 meetings with analysts, economists, captains of industry and Special Economic Committee to seek their views on the proposed recalibration of Budget 2016.

Sources: The Star Online, Bernama via TMI / Featured image from entrepreneur.com.


#Uber: Enjoy 20 Free Rides From Today Till 21st October

Is it number 7? Even if it isn’t, we reckon that 7 is about to be your lucky number – at least for the next 2 weeks. That’s cause Uber Malaysia is offering more free rides for all you Uber riders out there.

Unlike other ride-hailing apps, this latest Uber promotion is valid even during peak hours! Riders will to get enjoy this discount every weekday (from Monday to Friday only), between 7am – 7pm. Their intention is to help get you to work and back, and everything in between.

The promo starts today (Tuesday, 11th October) onwards till next Friday (21st October). Uber users will be able to enjoy up to 20 free rides worth RM4 each. Doesn’t matter if you’re in Ipoh, Johor, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, or in the Klang Valley. All you need to do is key in the promo code in your Uber app:

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


5 Must-Visit Suh-weet Street Art Spots In Malaysia!

We can’t say it enough – we love street art right down to its very core.

It was once deemed “illegal” because it signified vandalism. And as you all may know, vandalism are usually practised by rebels. However, in the recent years, “vandalism” has become more acceptable as graffiti slowly made its way to becoming a form of creative expression. Hence, the term “street art”. Believe it or not, Malaysia is home to some of the best street arts you will ever find.

In fact, some, you might have already heard of ’em or have seen in passing when your friends uploaded the quirky pictures on their Facebook or Instagram accounts. But why just admire them from afar? Make that weekend getaway (if need be) to see the artworks for yourselves!

Here are some of our favourite sweet street art spots (graffiti, murals, paintings, other artworks) in Malaysia:

For a long time now, the island up North in West Malaysia is known as an epicurean’s heaven. But in 2012, Penang started becoming famous for its street art, adding another reason as to why the island is a popular tourist attraction. Georgetown, especially, has become a hub for official sweet street art spots. This is because there are a number of paintings by young Lithuanian artist named Ernest Zacharevic and a local artist named Louis Gan.

Amazing much? So amazing that people often find themselves having to queue to take photos with the artworks or to have their photo taken in front of/with the artworks.

Second to Penang when it comes to the varieties of food and a staple influx of visitors, Malacca’s “star street” Jonker Walk already attracts hordes of tourists on a weekly basis. Adding on to Malacca’s colours is a burst of street art that anyone who has been to Malacca would find impossible to ignore. The Malacca River, especially, is home to a collection of various artworks and thus, a walk along the river will make you feel like you’re talking a stroll in an art gallery.

These are some of what we’re talking about:

Protip: When in Malacca, prepare to whip out your cameras or smartphones and snap away!

So much has changed in Ipoh over the recent years and it has since become more than just a place with limestone caves and white coffee. Sure, it’s historical aspect of being an old mining town and its eclectic shop houses gives it character, but now there’s also street art to boot! Ernest Zacharevic, the same young Lithuanian artist who worked on the Georgetown pieces, found his way to Ipoh old town! The results? Let’s just say that the previously sleepy town Ipoh is now quite a prime place for quick weekend getaways.

Coupled with the success of Kwong Heng Square in Ipoh old town and some other works by other artists (we’ll leave that for another day), if this is kept going, Ipoh might eventually catch up to Malacca’s level of fame and appeal.

How can we go without highlighting the artistic wonders that Malaysia’s main city holds? There’s so much to say about the amount of street art that can be found in and around our city! As KL-ites, murals/graffiti/street art often go ignored not because they’re not appreciated but maybe because they’re kind of just “always there”. The next time you go to the city, look closely – you might spot some of these gems i.e. local artist Kenji Chai‘s work for Nando’s and when you do, prepare to take lots of pics.

How beautiful are the above pieces? So beautiful, they can even turn the shoddiest places/part of Kuala Lumpur city into attractions!

From Penang to Ipoh, to Kuala Lumpur and even all the way down to Johor Bahru, Ernest Zacharevic is on a Malaysian street art domination streak! In 2012, Johor Bahru officially became home to LEGOLAND Malaysia, Malaysia’s first international theme park. Also Asia’s first LEGOLAND. As such, Ernest went to town with controversial LEGO-themed street art! Some of which were removed but because of his work, the Johor Bahru authorities have even considered creating a special graffiti wall to allow street art (subject to their approval).

Epic! So, time to take an adventure or two with your camera/smartphone? We think so. To give you a little “push”, here are some upcoming Malaysian public holidays for the rest of 2014 and 2015. Go ahead and take that time off!

And if you see any artworks that you’d like to share with us or add on to the galleries above, drop us an e-mail at submit@hype.my. We’d be more than happy to feature them!

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PUBG Mobile Collaborates With BoBoiBoy For Awesome New In-Game Features!

BoBoiBoy is a very well-known animated series in Malaysia. The show has such a big fanbase that those who first watched BoBoiBoy when it was released back in 2011, are now probably already in their adulthood. It wouldn’t surprise us if some of them already have kids of their own watching the very same show!

Now these same fans are not only able to watch BoBoiBoy on screen but also in their favourite mobile game, PUBG Mobile! PUBG Mobile, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, has finally launched its in-game collaboration with BoBoiBoy for all to enjoy! How exciting!

What do we get from this collaboration, you ask? From 10th to 31st October, PUBG Mobile players will have access to exclusive BoBoiBoy content, such as the BoBoiBoy Elemental Rush event, which lets players gather and combine the 7 core elements! The gamers are also able to redeem exclusive in-game items including Backpack, Helmet, Parachute, Ornament, Graffiti Spray, and Avatar Frame.

In January 2023, PUBG Mobile will then release two exclusive characters inspired by the heroes; BoBoiBoy and Fang. On top of all this excitement, PUBG Mobile will focus on character development by organising a nationwide Voice Search contest to find the official voice within the community for the exclusive characters! So, practice your BoBoiBoy voice, and look out for an update soon!

“The PUBG Mobile X BoBoiBoy collaboration will be released in 8 countries; Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. We’re looking forward for all gamers to experience using the iconic Elemental Power and collect customised in-game items,” says MONSTA’s Head of Brand & International Sales, Mr. Faiz Zainal Aabidin.

So, expect an army of BoBoiBoys and Fangs all throughout PUBG Mobile as you go through the new NUSA Map! For now, log in to PUBG Mobile and experience a piece of your childhood in your favourite mobile game! Check out their new collaboration trailer here;

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.


(Videos) From Feasting With Converse, To Dancing With Genting Lions: Events We Hit Up This Past Week!

Another week, another whirlwind of totally EXTRA events!

We chowed down with Converse, powered-up with POWER ROOT, danced with lions at Genting, spilled the tea with Nespresso, and much more. We were THERE, and we were vibing like a boss! Check out our social diary for this past week (don’t be jelly!):

As part of its “Connect With The Unexpected, Create Now, Create Next” campaign, Converse Malaysia recently hosted a special event to highlight the skills of the fashion brand’s All Stars members. We joined the “Soul Feast” session, where we got to mingle with some of the super-talented individuals involved in the campaign.

The event featured home cook THE CHOOBS, a DJ/Producer with over a decade of experience performing in both local and international arenas while running his own micro eatery, “Cue at 27”, and also trained chef Haqiemaoki, a budding visual artist who spends his free time operating pop-up restaurants all over KL, doing commissioned artworks. The highlight of the night was a special performance by award-winning local band, Late Night Frequency.

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Faizal Tahir is a name that needs no introduction to fans of the local music industry. He first broke onto the scene after placing second in the reality TV show, “One In A Million”. Following that, the prolific singer/songwriter released several bangers, namely “Mahakarya Cinta”, “Bencinta”, “Selamat Malam”, “Ragaman” and also “Santai”. To top it all off, he has also won several prestigious awards, including the “Anugerah Juara Lagu” and “Anugerah Industri Muzik”.

After over 17 years of blood, sweat and tears in the industry, Faizal will be treating his longtime fans to a special and intimate concert entitled “Aku Faizal Tahir”. The concert will be held at the World Trade Centre on 2nd September, 2023 at 8pm. Tickets are now available for purchase exclusively on JioTix’s official website.

We checked out the press conference for the 14th Genting World Lion Dance Championship at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting (RWG). Hailed as one of the most recognised and respected championships in the lion dance industry, the event’s return is one long awaited by lion dance enthusiasts. This year, 36 international teams will compete from 4th-6th August to win the grand prize of US$15,000.

Mr Roger Ong, RWG Assitant Vice President for Entertainment and Events, officiated the event, accompanied by Mr Leong Lik Thong and Mr Lim Seng Chia, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of Selangor & Federal Territory Dragon & Lion Dance Association. We were also treated to a spectacular lion dance performance during the press conference, giving us a taste of what’s to come this August!

To celebrate the start of the weekend, we joined the grand launch of FERRIA KL, a rainforest-themed bar and grill located right in the middle of the bustling shopping district of Bukit Bintang. Along with being treated to mouthwatering dishes, we were also served a variety of refreshing mocktails and cocktails. Throughout the night, engaging performances kept us entertained. We even had the chance to experience airbrush tattoos for the first time! Capping the night with a couple of fascinating desserts, we left the restaurant promising that we would visit again soon.

FERRIA KL is now open for business, every day from 12pm to 12am. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Westin KL.

GOURI, the first and only liquid collagen in the world, is now making its way into the Malaysian market. In celebration of this, GOURI invited us to witness the unveiling of its latest innovation in collagen-stimulating treatments. Other than being treated to delicious high tea, we also participated in various activities for a chance to win exciting prizes. Too bad we weren’t able to win anything, but we still had a great time there. One memorable moment was when we had to guess the ages of two people who had undergone the injectable treatment. Let us tell you, they look nothing like their ages – and you can imagine the shock on our faces when we heard their real ages!

Health brand Yukazan recently released its new skincare range – and we got to check out all the products during their launch at After One Cafe. With the unveiling of the two series – Acne and Hydra – Yukazan wants to help you combat acne and dryness to achieve acne-free and hydrated skin. We also got an introduction to the products and a demonstration by one of Yukazan’s pharmacists. We were also able to check our skin’s health, plus try our hands at DIY-ing pressed flower coasters, courtesy of Flower Factory.

Local beverage company Power Root Berhad signed a co-investment agreement with Thailand’s food and beverage brand, Sappe Public Company Limited, to bring the world’s most beloved nata de coco drink, Mogu Mogu, into the country for the enjoyment of local consumers. The signing ceremony also witnessed Korean singing sensation, Jang Han Byul, being appointed as the ambassador of the famous drink.

According to Power Root’s co-chairman, Y.A.D Tengku Dato’ Setia Putra Alhaj Bin Tengku Azman Shah Alhaj, “As a brand that has become synonymous with South Korean K-pop group BTS, Mogu Mogu holds a strong appeal among consumers throughout Asia. Likewise, we are thrilled to announce Jang Han Byul as the ambassador for the Mogu Mogu brand in Malaysia. His immense talent and popularity make him the perfect partner to represent Mogu Mogu and introduce our delightful range of beverages to a wider audience. With Han Byul, we are confident that the Mogu Mogu brand will flourish and captivate the hearts of Malaysians.”

You’re not a hardcore movie fan if you don’t watch both local and international movies. And now’s your chance to prove yourself! The 6th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) held a press conference recently at GSC Mid Valley – and we were there to witness all the coolest upcoming movies that will grace the big screens this July!

After the 300 record-breaking submissions received for the annual festival, MIFFest revealed not only the movie line-up that the audience will get to enjoy, but the nominees for the award categories too. From the teasers and trailers presented, we can assure you that you’ll want to watch basically all of them, especially the opening movie, “Eraser”, which features the late great Adibah Noor.

Interested? So how about you join us this 23rd to 29th July for the 6th Malaysia International Film Festival that will be held at LaLaport BBCC. Don’t forget the Awards Night on 29th July at ZEPP KL. For more info on the upcoming event, visit their official website or social media.

Calling all planeswalkers: come and gather, for Middle-earth needs you. The much-anticipated crossover of two of the greatest fantasy titans is finally here in Malaysia, as we get our first look and hands-on experience with Magic: The Gathering x LOTR. There, we witnessed and got all the juicy details on what is the biggest and most ambitious collaboration in the world of trading card games to date. Held at The Lemon Tree in Tropicana PJ on Wednesday, 14th June, our lovely host served up a fantastic feast that would make some friendly hobbits ask for a third breakfast and then some.

New and veteran players alike were given a chance to crack open a fresh set and build their army in order to liberate J.R.R. Tolkien’s world, or bring it to its heels. Not only that, we were informed that the elusive One Ring was present in the boxes distributed to the guests, and lo and behold, our media representative was the lucky one to get it, along with receiving the first Commander Decks in Southeast Asia.

With the full release scheduled on Friday, 23rd June, we cannot wait to join the field and decide the fate for all of Middle-earth!

Nothing beats having coffee for afternoon tea, and Nespresso graciously invited us to enjoy a cuppa with them! Hosted at M Resort & Hotel KL, Nespresso’s recent event was a chance for us to try their limited Congo Organic coffee, which is part of their Reviving Origins programme. The delightful cup packed a punch with its fruity aromatic notes and the subtle hint of sweet cereals and nuts. Of course, paired with the afternoon tea curated by the chef at M Resort & Hotel, the whole experience was just that much tastier!

Cetaphil displayed its Power of 7 by launching its latest range Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance at Sunway Pyramid, earlier this week! With a pop-up station, Cetaphil allowed its visitors to experience each power with seven different booths, while offering a desirable gift at the end. They also hosted a panel on skincare with local influencer Elfira Loy. Artist Lizz Chloe too was present and together, the duo brightened up the event, both with their stunning complexions and friendly personalities!

We were invited to 1 Utama Shopping Centre to experience the latest and sweetest collaboration, where the soothing taste of Häagen-Dazs ice cream met Pierre Hermé’s master-crafted macarons. We had a tasting of Häagen-Dazs’ latest products, from the delectable Double Chocolate Ganache Parfait to the very Instagrammable Macaron Kiss Cone – and we even had the chance to taste the limited-edition, zesty Yuzu Macaron Crush.

However, it wasn’t just ice cream and macarons; we also brushed up on our painting skills as we received a crash course in French watercolour workshops. Our muse of choice? Häagen-Dazs’ mouth-watering collection, of course!

We were treated to a sneak peek of Malaysia’s biggest free-for-all arts festival at the YSDAF 2023 Mini “Shout It Out” Festival, jointly organised by Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac). The launch was hosted by the founders of klpac, Dato’ Dr Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham OAM. Among the many activities that we got to enjoy were the artisan tea brewing session, busking, and eco-weaving.

The festival is set to be held at klpac, Sentul for two days – 19th and 20th August, 2023. Stay tuned to klpac and Yayasan Sime Darby’s official socials for more updates.

Flex those guns and channel your inner Chris Hemsworth! In conjunction with the release of “Extraction 2”, Netflix Malaysia organised a top secret mission where we got to experience what it’s like to be Tyler Rake. Located at Blastacars in Sungei Wang Plaza, the fitness trainers from O-Zone Fitness had prepared a few obstacle courses that involved skipping, weights, balancing and more. After breaking a sweat or two at the obstacle circuit, we were able to test out our driving skills by racing and drifting around the Blastacars karts corner. What an exciting leisure karting experience that was!

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Experience Jaya One’s Pop The Arcade, Online & Offline

If you are a homegrown, creative entrepreneur who is looking to grow a unique business, Pop is here to help! Pop is a retail platform that aims to help entrepreneurs grow their business and showcase their products.

This week, Pop launched a brand new shopping concept for its physical store and diversified its services. Here’s what’s new:

The retail store has undergone a change. It is now similar to a shopping arcade, where individual shops representing each vendor form a complex with interconnected walkways in between.

As it is a one-stop haven for visitors from all walks of life, this concept allows shoppers to browse multiple brands and sectors. Pop The Arcade is home to vendors such as Bear Malaysia, Touch Beauty, The Red Cherry and many more in the areas of fashion, food, home appliances and lifestyle goods.

Specific zones were created within the retail arcade to cater to the consumers’ ease. These zones are spacious and easy to navigate. As such, visitors can shop safely and comfortably.

Charles Wong, Executive Director of Pop The Arcade stated that the shopping arcade concept makes Pop stay relevant. With the pandemic effects in mind, Pop needed to find ways to attract and engage consumers through their decision journey.

“We strongly hope that our new concept store can provide a good customer journey and delightful shopping experience for all visitors no matter what goods you’re looking for,” he was quoted as saying.

Pop’s diversified services mean that vendors can sell online and offline. This allows shoppers to shop from the comfort of their homes or see and feel products in person. To celebrate its opening, Pop is offering RM5 off with minimum spending of RM30 here.


#MH370: Possible Piece Of Debris Found In South Africa

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai confirmed another piece of debris was discovered along the southern coast of South Africa on Tuesday (22nd March).

“Preliminary reports reveled that there is a possibility of the piece originating from an “Inlet Cowling” of an aircraft engine,” he said in a statement.

He also stated that a team will be sent to retrieve the possible piece of debris as further examinations are required in order to verify if it belongs to the missing plane.

Neels Kruger, a South African archaeologist, said that he found the debris while walking along the lagoon, near the town of Mosselbay.

He said that he recognised the “honeycomb” structure from pictures of other pieces of debris and the remains of the Rolls Royce logo. The debris is about 70cm by 70cm (27.56 inches by 27.56 inches) “with chunks gone from the side”.

Earlier this month, 2 pieces of debris were found in Mozambique and Reunion Island, and have been sent to Australia for expert analysis.

Flight MH370 disappeared with 239 passengers and crew on board after taking off from Kuala Lumpur bound for Beijing on 8th March 2014.

The Ministry of Transportation will provide updates when new information becomes available.

Sources: The Star, ABC News, NST / Featured image from NST.

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Sparkle With Yuna

Yuna Zarai, more popularly known as Yuna, is a singer-songwriter well known for her indie vibe and versatile approach to music. But her busy schedule makes it impossible for her to reach out to each and every single individual fan.

We can’t blame her But! With her trusty Samsung GALAXY Note, all that is about to change. And some artistes really are as sweet as you think they are.

Yuna announced that she’s about to take her fans through a journey, in collaboration with Samsung. People, get ready to embark on “The Sparkle Project“:

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And no, we really don’t think she spends all day indoors with sunnies and doing totally random things with her Samsung GALAXY Note. We do, however, think that this is perhaps one of her most interesting projects to date!

“The Sparkle Project” is going to be Yuna’s first ever music video shot, edited, and animated entirely on Yuna’s Samsung GALAXY Note. But she can’t do it alone, right? So heed her call and help her complete the “Sparkle” music video by sharing your thoughts and ideas on the Idea Cloud.

Go on, give her a hand! Show her some love. Via The Sparkle Project’s official website.


#Superman: “Man of Steel 2” Currently In The Works; Full DC Movie Slate Released

Superman fans rejoice! Your favourite superhero is finally getting a sequel.

Never mind the bad reviews from critics, Warner Bros. and DC Films are forging ahead with a “Superman” sequel. The Wrap reported that “Man of Steel 2” is in “active development” and also the studio’s “top priority” to restore the character’s reputation for the audience.

When we last saw Henry Cavill’s Kal-El in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, he was being buried six feet under after being stabbed to death by Doomsday. Inspired by his sacrifice, Bruce Wayne has decided to recruit a team of metahumans to protect earth from evil forces – this will be further explored in Zack Snyder’s upcoming “Justice League”.

One of the main complaints for “Batman v Superman” was the fact that Man of Steel was portrayed as a second fiddle to the Dark Knight, which angered many fans. Although Henry Cavill is pretty much the perfect Superman, Warner Bros. has not handled his character arc very well, and they know it.

It makes sense that Superman will have a solo sequel, given the fact that other individual Justice League members are getting their standalone movies, from “Wonder Woman” and “Aquaman” to “The Flash”. Having said that, although the studio has gotten the ball rolling for “Man of Steel 2”, making room for this sequel won’t be so easy.

Here is the list of future films from DC Comics release dates as it stands:

As of now, the full movie slate shows that there are 2 untitled DC superhero films, so maybe one of those 2 could be “Man of Steel 2”? “The Flash” and the “Batman” solo outings are currently without release dates as well.

Sources: Movie Web, Screen Rant, Cinema Blend.


Hype Streams: Incredible New Releases Coming Your Way This Week (18th July – 31st July)

The best part of the week is here, folks! That’s right! Hype Streams is here to pull you out of your dull lives and throw you into a spiral of good times and fun vibes with loads of entertaining stories to share. Not quite sure what to watch? Well, sit tight and let us talk you through everything this week has to offer.

From action-packed films to leisure-filled series, to pure nonsensical comedies, we have it all! Still not interesting enough? How about some horror mysteries that will have you at scared out of your wits and fearing for your lives? Be sure to get your blankies ready—either to hide or snuggle up—because this week’s picks will have you crying for more!

When CIA’s most skilled agent, Court Gentry, goes rogue after accidentally uncovering his agency’s darkest secrets, he sets off a global manhunt by international assassins with a bounty placed on his head by a pyschopathic former colleague, Lloyd Hansen.

Based on the debut novel of the same name by Mark Greaney, the film brings together various actors such as main lead Ryan Gosling (“The Notebook”,”La La Land”), Chris Evans (“Fantastic Four”, “Captain America”, “The Avengers”), Ana de Armas (“Deep Water”, “No Time To Die”), Regé-Jean Page (“Bridgerton”) and Dhanush (“Maari”, “Velaiilla Pattadhari”)

Fun Fact: “The Gray Man” was actually made in 2011. Yes, it started 11 years ago! The Gray Man project was also supposed to be directed by James Gray and originally casted Brad Pitt, too. However, due to certain circumstances, both director and actor had to be replaced.

When Lupe (Karol Sevilla) finds out her father, El Faraón—the greatest Colombian musical artist—has died, she moves to Cartagena to attend his funeral. As she deemed her father’s death to be suspicious, she enrolls in a music contest to get closer to her father’s entourage and look into his death.

Together with her father’s young former assistant, Noah (Pipe Bueno), they embark on an adventure full of danger, romance and music as they uncover the mystery in the heart of the Colombian Caribbean.

Zoey Johnson played by Yara Shahidi (“Blackish”) returns to Cal U to support her Junior’s first day in college. However, she soon realises that she misses her days on campus more than she thought. The first episode of the fifth season starts off with Junior leaving his dorm to attend Doug’s white party.

This Brazilian comedy-drama series tells the story of a 16-year-old Carol (Gabriella Saraivah) who  is experiencing the typical struggles of her teenage life. Carol has to deal with her mother’s marriage to her new boyfriend and her relationship with her future stepbrother. Carol also has to deal with her long-time friends as she starts her first real relationship in high school, testing the value of friendship.

A poor but intelligent art expert, Kim Dali, and the rich but arrogant businessman, Jin Moo-hak, team up to save a struggling art gallery. In this romance-comedy series, Dali teaches the money-centred MuHak the true beauty of arts as they unravel a conspiracy that lies beneath together. The series stars Park Gyu-young (“Sweet Home”, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”) as Kim Dali and Kim Min-jae (“Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, “Dr Romantic”) as Jin Moo-hak.

In the season three of this eight-episode series, new parents, Nikki and Jason, navigate the ups and downs of parenting as they try to get to know their two children. Their sanity is tested as they desperately try to hold on to their relationship with each other and their little ones. This series stars Esther Smith (“Uncle”, “Cuckoo”) and Rafe Spall (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”, “The Ritual”, “The BFG”).

After being homeschooled, 12-year-old Josh Dubin is eager to experience everything middle school has to offer including a new set of challenges he has to face—getting the entire school to see past his prostheticl leg and see him for who he really is. With the help of his friends, Kyle and Gabriella, and the support of his parents, Josh learns, laughs and grows as he puts his best foot forward everyday.

Based on the book by Josh Sundquist, paralympic athlete, author, motivational speaker and comedian, the live-action series stars Logan Marmino, Stephen Schneider (“Players”), Joy Suprano (“Fleishman Is In Trouble,” “Hightown”), Peyton Jackson (“American Refugee”) and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (“Avatar: The Way of Water”).

A spin-off from the first season of FX’s American Horror Story, actors like Cody Fern, Max Greenfield, Nico Greetham, Denis O’Hare and Gabourey Sidibe will return in this anthology series. With new collection of stories told in the upcoming episodes, some of which will also connect to the previous season as well. Apart from meeting new characters like the Rubberwoman, you will be reunited with other familiar faces such as Dylan McDermott’s Dr. Ben Harmon.

Season Two introduces a new cast that includes Dominique Jackson (“Pose”), Judith Light (“Who’s The Boss?”, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story”), Alicia Silverstone (“Clueless”), Bella Thorne (“Shake It Up”, “Blended”, “The Babysitter”) and Quvenzhané Wallis (“Beasts of the Southern Wild”).

The story two estranged high school friends from Miami who meet each other again to form a rap group. This new Max original comedy series stars Aida Osman and KaMillion as Shawna and Mia, alongside   Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler.

When twin brothers, Ha Woosin and Song Suhyeon discover that their beloved stepfather was murdered by their biological father, they are determined to expose the truth and seek out the real murderer. As the brothers grew up to become a prosecutor and mystery novelist, they combine their collective skillsets to prove their birth father’s innocence while tracking down ADAMAS—a blood-covered diamond arrow that is the key to unravelling the entire conspiracy.

The series stars Jisung (“Kill Me, Heal Me”, “The Devil Judge”), Seo Jihye (“Kiss Sixth Sense”, “Crash Landing on You”),  Lee Sookyung (“Law School”, “Reply 1988”) and Heo Sungtae (“Big Bet”, “Squid Game”).

10. “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3”

It’s official, Wildcats! The third season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is coming your way! Off to summer camp, the students of East High are prepped and ready for some summer fun at Camp Shallow Lake with campfires, summer romances and less curfews. Featuring special guest star and original cast member of “High School Musical”, Corbin Bleu.

In this dark, horror-tinged teen melodrama, a new set of Little Liars are tormented by an assailant that goes by the name A—a masked killer dead set on punishing them for the sins of their mothers, as well as their own.

Bailee Madison stars (“Bridge to Terabithia”, “Good Witch”) alongside her co-stars, Chandler Kinney (“Zombies 2”, “Zombies 3”), Zaria (“Dad Stop Embarassing Me!”, “Two Distant Strangers”), Malia Pyles (“Bella and the Bulldogs”, “Memoria”), and Maia Reficco (“Kally’s Mashup”) as the new generation of Liars.

Lex is a writer who is obsessed with the paranormal which is why her friends, Chris, Bree and Sam decided to bring her to an abandoned resort in Hawaii. Supposedly haunted by an urban legend, The Half-Face Girl, Lex is determined to investigate the reports of the haunting. However, as her friends start getting possessed, Lex finds herself face-to-face with the evil spirit.

Starring Bianca Haase (“Hot Tub Time Machine 2”, “Terrordactyl”), Brock O’Hurn (“Boo! A Madea Halloween”, “Too Close To Home”), Michelle Randolph (“House of the Witch”, “5 Years Apart”) and MIchael Vlamis (“Spiral”, “5 Years Apart”).

When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone survivor—the razor-sharp attorney, Liv—has to conquer the elements around her as well as her own personal demons in order to stay alive.

In this upcoming survival drama limited series, Melissa Barrera (“In the Heights”, “Scream”) stars as Liv together with Jeff Wilbusch (“The Little Drummer Girl”, “Unorthodox”) and Austin Stowell (“Whiplash”, “The Hating Game”).

In this “Detective Conan” spin-off, Toru Amuro—a mysterious man cloaked in light and shadow—juggles his triple identities, the famous detective Kogoro Mori’s disciple, a dutiful police officer protecting Japan, Rei Fuyura and a man clad in black, Bourbon. Watch as his not-so-private life is revealed in this anime series.

The story follows the dilemma of Michael Lawson, starring Neil Patrick Harris (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”, “How I Met Your Mother”, “The Smurfs”), who finds himself turned into a single gay man in his mid-40s after his partner of 17 years, Colin, decides to break up with him. Navigating through the heartbreak and healing, Michael embraces his single life and gets back into the dating game. Will he succeed in finding his soulmate?

When Park Chang-Ho (Lee Jong-Suk), an underperforming lawyer also known as Big Mouth, gets involved in a murder case, he finds himself in a life-threatening situation. Meanwhile his wife, Go Mi-Ho, attempts to clear her husband’s name. In order to protect his family, Chang-Ho has to dig up conspiracies among the privileged upper class that could lead to his survival as well.

The “Pinocchio” actor stars alongside his co-star and Girls’ Generation member, Im Yoon-ah (“The K2”, “Exit”) and Kim Joo-Hun (“Encounter”, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”).

“Masaba Masaba” returns with a new season that touches the topics of grief, career prospects and new and old love interests. Watch as this powerful mother-daughter duo entertains us with their uncoventional choices as they deal with the high and lows of life. The film stars Masaba Gupta and her mother, Neena Gupta, who play as themselves.

Based on the book series of the same name created by Paula Danziger, a girl named Amber Brown navigates through the ups and downs of her life through art and music while having to deal with the divorce of her parents.

Carsyn Rose (“The Big Show Show”, The Rookie”) plays Amber Brown with her co-stars Sarah Drew (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Mad Men”, “Mom’s Night Out”) and Darin Brooks (“Days of Our Lives”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”).

Caught in the middle of a crossfire between two warring time-travelers, these four 12-year-old girls are on a mission to save the world by travelling back and forth in time changing the course of the future forever. As they encounter their future versions of themselves, they must choose either to accept or reject their fate.

The film stars Sofia Rosinsky (“The Other Side of the Door”, “Fast Layne”), Camryn Jones (“Pacific Rim: The Black”,”The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run”), Riley Lai Nelet (“American Housewife”, “Altered Carbon”), Fina Strazza (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, “FracKtured”) and also Ali Wong (“Always Be My Maybe”, “Fresh Off the Boat”)

When Quimera, Spain’s biggest musical idol, dies during his concert, his biggest fan, Lazaro,—who looks exactly like the dead idol—gets the opportunity to escape his monotonous life and begins to takes over his persona, impersonating him. Could he really pull it off?

Starring Lorenzo Ferro (“El Angel”,”Perfidious”), Roger Gual (“Smoking Room”, “Tasting Menu”), Carlota Urdiales (“Slamdance Sweet 16”, “Pelotas”) and Fernando Valdivielso (“Sky High”, “Cross the Line”).

1. “My Little Pony: A New Generation – Sing-Along”

Long ago, the three races—ponies, pegasi and unicorns—lived in harmony, but not anymore! But when a happy-go-lucky unicorn wanders into Maretown, Earth Pony, Sunny, and her new unicorn friend, Izzy, set out on a quest  to restore magic to all of Equestria, finding new friends and proving that their sparkle shines the brightest when they’re united.

Vanessa Hudgens (“High School Musical”, “Bad Boys For Life”, “The Princess Switch”), Kimiko Glenn (“Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse”, “Orange is the New Black”, “DuckTales”), James Marden (“X-Men”, “Enchanted”, “Sonic the Hedgehog”), Sofia Carson (“Descendants”, “Feel the Beat”) and Liza Koshy (“Boo! A Madea Halloween”, “Work It”) gave their voices to the film.

Razak is in love with Rose, while Azman has feelings for Ratna. Rose and Ratna both think they are in love with a man named Rahmat. Nobody knows how they will solve it! Starring the late Adibah Noor “Oh My English!”, “Sepet”), Namron (“Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan”), Amerul Affendi (“Kongsi Raya”, “KL Gangster: Underworld”) and Sharifah Amani (“Mukhsin”, “Muallaf”).

A 38-year-old Dutch woman named Bietrek, living at the edge of a peat bog in the North of Netherlands, is convinced that she is hunted by an ancient curse. When she and her family gets attacked by a random stranger one night, she goes in search for an explanation. Starring Sallie Harmsen (“In Real Life”), Markoesa Hamer (“How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)”) and Edon Rizvanolli (“Unwanted”).

A coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa—confident high school girl who is trans, as she faces her senior year. Despite knowing the drama that will ensue, Khal—Kelsa’s classmate—musters up the courage to ask her out. This modern Gen Z film showcases the joy, tenderness and pain of young love and stars Eva Reign and Abubakr Ali.

A chance meeting between an aspiring singer-songwriter and a troubled U.S. marine takes a turn when they agree to a marriage of convenience for their own personal gain. However, they have to set aside their difference if they want to make it look like a real marriage unless somewhere along the way, it does become real. The film stars Sofia Carson (“Descendants”, “Feel the Beat”) and Nicholas Galitzine (“Handsome Devil”, “Cinderella”)

When Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac die from childbirth complications, their partners and families decided to tell their stories and make their voices heard. The documentary, “Aftershock”, intends to reveal the tragic occurrence happening to Black women in the hospital delivery rooms across the country.

2. “The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie”

50 years after its release, the documentary will focus on the iconic song “American Pie” and the impact it had on pop culture, on how it resonates with the modern generation in times of turmoil. It features footage of both past and present as well as interviews with Garth Brooks, Brian Wilson, Peter Gallagher and the one and only Don Mclean himself.

“The Last Movie Stars” is an epic 6-part documentary in celebration of the careers and decades-long partnership of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Digging up long-lost interview transcripts with Paul, Joanne and others close to them, director Ethan Hawke intends to bring to life both actors dedication to their art, philanthropy and each other with the voices of contemporary actors, George Clooney and Laura Linney.

“This is Gwar” is a feature documentary that tells the story of the infamous and unique heavy metal/art collective/monster band that has been kept alive for more than thirty years. Inclusive of interviews with the members of GWAR then and now, and other artists such as Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry along with exclusive footage of the legend Dave Brockie, GWAR’s frontman.

This four-episode series gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of five celebrity friends—Park Seo-joon, Peakboy, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik and V from BTS—as they detach themselves from their busy every day lives and relax on a surprise trip together, indulging in their favourite pastimes.

Hunter Moore adds to the list of universally hated people in this docuseries as the self-proclaimed “professional life ruiner” who founded the site IsAnyoneUp.com—a site dedicated to posting explicit photos people with many of them that shared without consent. This docuseries intends to give Hunter his own exposure similar to how he had invaded other people’s privacy and exposed them.

This documentary takes us behind the scenes of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, showcasing the brilliant people who had created the effects of for some of the biggest and most famous and successful films over the last 45 years.

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article

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The Reason Why Kazuma Mitchell Withdrew From “Produce Camp 2021”

On 8th March, INTERSECTION’s (インターセクション) Kazuma Mitchell (ミッチェル和馬) had recently withdrawn from Tencent’s Chinese idol survival show “Produce Camp 2021” (创造营2021). It was surprising for many fans as the Japanese-American trainee was still filming the show on 7th March.

Rumours were circulating on the same day that certain idols will be withdrawing from the competition. Names that were mentioned included AVEX labelmates like Mika Hashizume (橋爪ミカ), Santa (サンタ), Caelan Moriarty (モリアティー慶怜), and Rikimaru (リキマル).

The 20-year-old is also under AVEX and was rumoured to be leaving the show as well. However, he was the only one confirmed to be withdrawing from “Produce Camp 2021”. The other members’ fan clubs announced that the rumours around their respective idols were false.

Kazuma took to Weibo on 8th March to explain why he wanted to leave the show via video. He stated that he had family issues and had to leave the show to deal with them. The INTERSECTION idol said that he will continue his dreams and come back to China.

Kazuma also thanked his fans for their support and apologised to his group members, Mika and Caelan, for leaving so soon. He hoped that his fans will still support them alongside the other trainees. Kazuma is currently trending on the Chinese platform due to the confirmed rumours. The video has garnered millions of views on Weibo.

Kazuma was born in New York, 20 years ago and moved to Tokyo with his family when he was 8 years old. The New Yorker is also an exclusive model for the men’s magazine, “Men’s Non-No”.

He joined as a member of the Japanese-American group INTERSECTION and was accepted to Harvard in 2018. One of the group’s songs was featured as an ending theme for the popular anime “Black Clover” (ブラッククローバー). The anime also featured songs from K-Pop groups like TXT (투모로우바이투게더) and TREASURE (트레저).

Recently, Kazuma took a huge break from his studies in order to participate in “Idol Camp 2021”.

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His fans, especially Chinese fans, clearly loved the INTERSECTION idol. They would spend their time and effort to put Kazuma in the top 11. “Produce Camp 2021” has started airing on 17th February. On 25th February, he was in 6th place. But on 4th March, the idol was in 4th place.

The idol’s popularity was no joke at all. As much as it’s sad to see him leave, Kazuma had to do so for good reasons. Hopefully, fans can still support him even without his presence in the survival show. We wish him luck!

Part-1Fans : Will you back to China?Kaz : I want to.

I love the moment they sing Mercury Records together🥰

cr : yy0521_#KazumaMitchell #Kazuma #和马 #CHUANG2021#创造营2021 pic.twitter.com/8xY7PnHFtP

— ForKazumaMitchell (@KazumaKaz_0515) March 10, 2021

Following his exit from “Chuang 2021”, Kazuma Mitchell received a warm send-off by loyal fans, who showed up at the airport to bid him goodbye. Kazuma responded: “I will come back soon – as soon as possible!”

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Roar Together With Tiger Beer In The Year Of The Tiger

After the disaster that was 2021, it can’t be denied that everyone has been looking forward to 2022. Who can blame us? There’s plenty to look forward to. For starters, Chinese New Year is just around the corner and this year, 2022 is all about the tiger.

Well, Tiger Beer is obviously going to go all out for this special year! They have got a lot of things planned to usher in the year of the tiger. Not only do they have exciting events for you to enjoy, there’s plenty of promotions too.

“The Year We ROAR Together” CNY Campaign

Tiger Beer sparked off their CNY Campaign, The Year We ROAR Together, on Thursday (6th January) to encourage fans to uncage their inner Tiger and reach their goals. The campaign was officiated by Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia Roland Bala and the Management Team. “With all the attractive festive promotions, we are also determined to bring exciting, groundbreaking experiences to our discerning drinkers,” he said. “Let’s raise our glasses and continue to ROAR together and usher in the prosperous year ahead with joy.”

Of course, you won’t be alone in uncaging you inner Tiger and reaching your goals. South Korean football icon and official Tiger Brand Ambassador Son Heung-Min is leading the charge for this one. He’s declared his ambition to win a major trophy for his country this year on Instagram and Son is inviting others to do the same.

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The fun isn’t exclusively limited to the online world however. If you drop by Pavilion KL’s Connection, you’ll find art installations by three different contemporary artists – Thomas Powell, Sheena Liam and Pamela Tan at the main entrance. Each installation was specially commissioned to capture the spirit of the Tiger and inspire fans to “Roar Together”. There are also several game booths for guests to try their luck at and win some exclusive Tiger Beer merch. These activities will be available till 15th February, so drop by to enjoy the festive scene!

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That’s not to say other regions are being left out. Various artist have banded together with Tiger Beer to create exclusive “Roar Together” murals in eight different locations. One of them can be found at Kwai Chai Hong in Petaling Street. From 14th till 20th February, Alice Chang and Odd’s “Live Wild & Prosper” installations can be  viewed at Kwai Chai Hong.

Additionally, you can interact virtually with a Tiger and send your own season’s greetings to loved ones. Simply look for QR codes in Pavilion KL’s Connection, limited-edition Tiger Beer cans, the murals and print ads. With a quick scan on the code, you can start up Tiger Beer’s Augmented Reality (AR). Feel free to snap a photo with the virtual Tiger and enjoy watching it wander around through your phone screen.

Several things come to mind when we think about Chinese New Year. One of them would be receiving Ang Pows! While a red packet is the norm, custom Ang Pow packets are always well-received too. And this year, Tiger Beer has a lovely selection of Year of the Tiger Ang Pow packets for fans to collect. These collectible packets are redeemable when fans purchase RM88 worth of HEINEKEN Malaysia products at selected outlets in Pavilion KL. Also, fans have a chance to win Tiger Mahjong sets with two weekly winners from now till 15th February.

Tiger Beer will also be collaborating with Pestle & Mortar Clothing (PMC) to make an NFT (Non-fungible Tokens) collection. Aptly titled The Tiger Archives, each NFT will feature vintage Tiger artwork, drawn fully by hand. Aside from owning them, these NFTs will also bring a series of perks like exclusive merchandise and curated experiences by PMC. The NFT collection will be available starting 25th January and 30% of the proceeds will go to supporting local artists and street food chefs.

Tiger Beer’s campaign and related promotions is only for non-Muslims aged 21 and above. As always, drink responsible and don’t drink and drive. For more information, check out their website, Facebook and Instagram.


Red Bull Air Race: Ready For Lift-Off!

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will be back in the skies with an exhilarating seven city, seven-race series in 2014. The world’s best pilots will battle in the air using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes navigating 82-feet high pylons at breakneck speeds of up to 230 mph (370 km/h) while withstanding forces of up to 10G. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.

This coming Red Bull Air Race is slated to be one of the most anticipated in recent times, after a three-year hiatus that will witness skilled veterans and young upstarts going head-to-head for the coveted world championship.

For the first time ever, Malaysia will be hosting Southeast Asia’s most thrilling motor sports competition in the sky. The historic race will be held on May 17-18, 2014 (Saturday: Qualifying and the Challenger Cup, Sunday: Finals) in the majestic city of Putrajaya, where the race track for the aerial action will be happening at the heart of the city; the sprawling, scenic 600-hectare manmade Putrajaya Lake.

Here are the pilots who will be taking part in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Malaysia:

Think the pilots will be able to handle it? No, scratch that. Think you can handle it? Tickets are still available via TicketPro.

And that’s not the best part. Our team will also be on-site to report live from Putrajaya Lake this weekend! So don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates.

For more information, visit their official website.

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#Malaysia: Awesome Free Kick Goal From Penang’s Faiz Subri Makes Global Headlines

28-year-old Penang footballer Mohd Faiz Subri just became an overnight global sensation after footage of his insane free kick during the Penang – Pahang Malaysian Super League match went viral. So much so that multiple news/media outlets suggested that the free kick could give him the chance to win the 2016 FIFA Puskas Award for the Goal of the Year.

Note: The FIFA Puskas Award is an acknowledgement to the player, male or female, judged to have scored the most aesthetically significant, or “most beautiful”, goal of the year. Among those who have won the award in the past are Zlatan Ibrahmovic (2013), Neymar (2011), and Cristiano Ronaldo (2009).

Mohd Faiz himself did not expect his action on video scoring the goal from a free kick would go viral worldwide, but he regarded the goal as his good luck.

Popular football site 101 Great Goals shared the clip on their Facebook page, hailing it as “INSANE!!!”. As at time of writing, the video has garnered over 3.1. million views, 84 thousand likes, 46 thousand shares, and 9.2k shares. Mohd Faiz’s “football work of art” was mentioned on CBS Sports, The Independent, FourFourTwo, Sports Illustrated, Mirror, and GQ too.

His sensational, physics-defying kick also got the attention of Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, who tweeted the following in the wee hours of this morning:

Pg's attacking midfielder Faiz Subri's incredible bender of a goal agst Pahang (Pg won 4-1) last nite reported inhttps://t.co/y7DcIXWjXV

— Lim Guan Eng (@guanenglim) February 16, 2016

The Penang state government later rewarded him with RM10,000 for bringing worldwide recognition and glory to Penang and Malaysia. During the ceremony at his office in Komtar, Penang Lim Guan Eng said, “This is the first time a Malaysian footballer has received global fame for the right reasons.”

Bernama quoted Mohd Faiz as saying that he practised at least 10 free kicks every time during routine training. He said that he would be able to achieve the perfect curve kick sometimes during training. “Sometimes, I could perform the kick during training, but sometimes it doesn’t happen. Okay, it happened last night,” he said.

On the possibility of the goal winning the 2016 FIFA Puskas Award? He simply said, “Thank God, if that’s the case.”

Sources: GQ, Mirror, The Star Online, Bernama via MMO / Featured image from FourFourTwo.


Naim Daniel & Ismail Izzani Under Fire For Using Agong’s Photo In Song Teaser

Malaysian singers Naim Daniel and Ismail Izzani may have found themselves in the middle of a controversy following the release of their new collab project “Covid-19 – (II X ND)”.

Despite the fact that the song contains positive message of awareness, the spotlight is on the teaser photo of the song, which included an edited image of our YDPA Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

Initially posted on Naim’s Instagram, the label mates were soon criticised by local netizens for being insensitive. Moreover, if y’all watch the full music video (attached below), the storyline has nothing to do with the teaser, much to everyone’s dismay.

A number of enraged netizens later took to the comments section by bombarding a number of not-so-nice remarks, demanding the duo to respect our ruler. Take a look at some of them below:

As a response to the massive backlash, Naim removed the post from his Instagram. Still, he hasn’t even bothered to address the issue to his followers.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

After releasing 2 power ballads from her latest album, “25”, Adele’s new single is a little more upbeat than “Hello” and “When We Were Young“, but still deals with the same theme.

The visuals for “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” came right after the British songstress snag the award for “Billboard Top 200 Album” at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. The Grammy winner also won 4 additional awards, which she accepted in a pre-recorded video from her tour.

In the Patrick Daughters-directed clip, Adele can be seen standing against a stark black backdrop in an absolutely gorgeous flowing floral gown by Dolce & Gabbana. The music video works with a pretty simple concept: Adele starts multiplying while uncharacteristically dancing with different versions of herself under a spectrum of colour.

“I’m giving you up, I’ve forgiven it all. You set me free. Send my love to your new lover, treat her better. We’ve gotta let go of all of our ghosts, we both know we ain’t kids no more,” Adele sings, while simultaneously whirling her flowing dress to the beat of the song’s joyous declaration of freedom.

“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” is Adele’s “happy f**k you” song to her former flame (her words, not ours). “It sounds obvious, but I think you only learn to love again when you fall in love again. I’m in that place. My love is deep and true with my man, and that puts me in a position where I can finally reach out a hand to the ex. Let him know I’m over it,” the 28-year-old singer previously said.

It’s nice to see Adele ditching her classic black look for a colourful outfit. Although the music video doesn’t feature a variety of visual effects or a storyline, the power vocalist is visually stunning, thanks to the illusion of multiple Adeles.


#TARA: Soyeon & Boram Will Not Be Joining Comeback; Album Release Postponed

Queen’s (as fans of T-ara are known), the comeback you’ve all been waiting for won’t be materialising.

On 7th May (Sunday), T-ara’s label, MBK Entertainment, informed fans that Soyeon and Boram won’t be joining the group’s comeback, despite what was said earlier. As such, their album release will also be postponed.

According to the label, they were unable to reach a common agreement with the 2 members. This means that the new album will only see the participation of Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin, and Jiyeon.

The full statement reads, “While settling the details on the comeback, we were unable to come to a satisfactory agreement with Boram and Soyeon, and their plans to join this album have fallen through. T-ara’s activities as 6 will come to an end when Boram and Soyeon’s contracts expire. T-ara will now promote as 4 members with Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin, and Jiyeon.”

“We can’t use the recording with Soyeon and Boram anymore. The 4 members have to re-record, so we have to delay our comeback date that had been set for 1st June. The comeback date for the 4 members is not decided yet,” the label continued.

T-ara’s final album was supposed to drop on 17th May, but was pushed back to 1st June to “put the finishing touches to the album”. Previously, MBK Entertainment also assured fans that all 6 members will be joining in the recording.

Although all of the members do not intend to re-sign with their current label, Soyeon and Boram was revealed to have decided to end their contract once it expires on 15th May. The remaining 4 member will be extending their contracts until December 2017.


Girl’s Plight With Weight Loss & Anorexia Goes Viral

Former Pioneer Junior College student Laura Patricia shocked netizens with the story of her uphill battle to lose weight, and then her battle to gain weight as she became anorexic. So much so that it became a hot topic on the regional interwebs, with pre and post weight loss pictures of her going viral on Facebook.

Laura said that she always had body issues but it became worse nearing her O Level examinations when she crossed the line from being just fat to becoming obese. Kids would say mean things about her behind her back and even on Facebook, people would leave snide comments on her pictures about her weight. So she decided, “I told myself that I will change my body image so that I can tell them to f**k off”.

The Indonesia-born beauty lost more than 30kgs in the short span of a year and three months. She slimmed down from a high of more than 80kg to 48kg at her lightest. She also learnt how to put on makeup. The effect it had on other people was just as she would’ve expected – they praised her for her successful weight loss. But they didn’t know that she was becoming anorexic in her pursuit to lose weight.

The fact that she dated someone who constantly compared her to his ex-girlfriends and pushed her to lose more weight or try to fit into a size XXS didn’t help her case. She would only allow herself to eat one meal a day and snack twice a day. She also started modeling, which exacerbated the problem as it pushed her to lose more weight. Laura then became frighteningly skinny.

Her hair started falling out, her skin became flaky, her breasts shrunk, she stopped menstruating, she started having poor coordination which resulted in her falling down easily, and her skin bruised with the slightest tumble. Laura’s drastic weight loss reached a stage where her parents noticed that she had a problem. Their next step of taking her to a doctor on the pretext of solving her menstruation problem might have saved her life.

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When I was on the journey to fight anorexia, I thought what’s beautiful is how you feel on the inside, your perspective of life. And now that I’ve recovered and lived in the body of three different persons, I realise that what’s beautiful consists of all three. Always remember that healthy is beautiful, be optimistic and be grateful for what (God) has given you.

Sources: Laura Patricia’s Facebook, Your Health.

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#IndianaJones: New Film Rumoured To Arrive in 2018

“…Indiana Jones. I always knew someday you’d come walking back through my door. I never doubted that. Something made it inevitable.”

The quote above was taken from the movie and hey, what a subtle hint it was.

In 2013, Disney bought over the “Indiana Jones” franchise from Paramount and since then Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company have been working on several reboots for 2016 including “Star Wars“, “Ghostbusters“, “Finding Dory” and so forth but the two studios have been keeping a tight lid about the rumours on the highly anticipated “Indiana Jones 5” movie.

Ain’t It Cool was first to report the news and asserts that a “long-time and trustworthy” insider revealed to them that Lucasfilm intends to release the next chapter of the “Indiana Jones” adventure in the forth quarter of 2018.

In case you were wondering, yes, Harrison Ford will return to the new “Indiana Jones” film but it is still unclear if he’ll be reprising his role as Indy given that there have been talks about “Jurassic World” star Chris Pratt holding the titular role in the reboot. As previously reported, Chris denied because no one has officially approached him about his role but he did mentioned to Nerdist Podcast that he only had one conversation about becoming archaeologist Indiana Jones.

From what we know, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal Skull” will not be the last instalment in the “Indiana Jones” series, as producer Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed in Vanity Fair. She claims that the film “will one day be made inside this company. When it will happen, I’m not quite sure. We haven’t started working on a script yet, but we are talking about it.”

But on the other hand, Kennedy’s spouse, the producer for four “Indiana Jones” movies, Frank Marshall said otherwise in an interview with SlashFilm. He said:

“No, there’ve been no discussions on that. We’ve had no discussions on ‘Indy 5′ to date.”

While Chris Pratt, Marshall and Kennedy share similar feedbacks in regards to the fact that no final decisions and what the fifth instalment of “Indiana Jones” is going to be like, we can safely assume that a new “Indiana Jones” movie will eventually happen.


#GOP: Sony Pictures Hack Leads To “Extortion” E-Mails & Movies Leak

A group which claims to have hacked Sony’s servers demanded on Monday (8th Dec) that its movie studio pull a soon-to-be-released comedy depicting a fictional CIA plot to kill North Korea’s leader, reports said, which has led more people to believe that North Korea was behind the unlawful intrusion. But on Sunday (7th Dec), North Korea denied involvement in the brazen cyber attack on Sony Pictures. They did, however, praise it as a “righteous deed” potentially orchestrated by supporters furious.

Mashable was one of the first few media outlets to pick up on the news of the initial hack. On 25th Nov, the site reported that Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer network has been breached in a hack that reportedly forced the company to completely shut its systems. An image appeared on all of Sony Pictures’ computer screens, saying that the system has been hacked by #GOP, which stands for hacker group “Guardians of Peace”.

cool to know that RL Stine’s cover illustrator is still getting work from Hacked By #GOP. pic.twitter.com/gHUGvOMmyr

— Keaton Savage (@keatonsavage) November 24, 2014

As result of the monumental hack, at least 5 new movies from Sony Pictures are being devoured on copyright-infringing file-sharing hubs online. Copies of DVD screeners of 4 unreleased Sony movies including the upcoming “Annie” are getting some unwelcome early exposure.

But nothing compared with the frenzy enveloping “Fury”, which stars Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt.

“Fury” has been downloaded by over 888,000 unique IP addresses since showing up on peer-to-peer networks on 27th Nov, according to piracy-tracking firm Excipio. That’s high enough to be the second most-downloaded movie currently being pirated, and it’s not out of movie theatres yet. Another big Sony movie, “Annie,” is also being pirated 3 weeks ahead of its own wide release.

Other Sony movies being downloaded include “Mr. Turner,” “Still Alice” and “To Write Love on Her Arms”.

The hackers also sent out an e-mail threatening the employees of the Sony Pictures studio:

In latest Sony hack Pastebin hackers again talk about unmet demands and deny responsibility for threatening emails. pic.twitter.com/0fzVr2FP5x — Lorenzo Franceschi B (@lorenzoFB) December 8, 2014

I am the head of GOP who made you worry.

Removing Sony Pictures on earth is a very tiny work for our group which is a worldwide organization. And what we have done so far is only a small part of our further plan. It’s your false if you think this crisis will be over after some time. All hope will leave you and Sony Pictures will collapse. This situation is only due to Sony Pictures. Sony Pictures is responsible for whatever the result is. Sony Pictures clings to what is good to nobody from the beginning. It’s silly to expect in Sony Pictures to take off us. Sony Pictures makes only useless efforts. One beside you can be our member.

Many things beyond imagination will happen at many places of the world. Our agents find themselves act in necessary places. Please sign your name to object the false of the company at the email address below if you don’t want to suffer damage. If you don’t, not only you but your family will be in danger.

Nobody can prevent us, but the only way is to follow our demand. If you want to prevent us, make your company behave wisely.

After which, in a newer message dated Monday (8th Dec), as cited by entertainment journal Variety and the Wall Street Journal, the #GOP said:

We have already given our clear demand to the management team of Sony. However, they have refused to accept. It seems that you think everything will be well, if you find out the attacker, while no reacting to our demand. We are sending you our warning again. Do carry out our demand if you want to escape us. And, Stop immediately showing the movie of terrorism which can break the regional peace and cause the War!

The “movie of terrorism” that the GOP wants stopped (from release) is “The Interview”, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco as 2 journalists recruited by the CIA to assassinate Kim Jong-un. It recently infuriated Pyongyang, which earlier warned of “merciless retaliation” against what it called a “wanton act of terror”. “The Interview” is due for release in the US on 25th Dec.

Meanwhile, according to Variety, Sony Pictures has warned employees to not connect to corporate networks or access their email. The company has been working with law enforcement officials, including the FBI, to investigate the cause of the data breach and has hired security firm FireEye and its Mandiant unit to look into the incident. It has also been estimated that the issue might take anywhere from one day to 3 weeks to be resolved.

Sources: Fusion, The Verge, CNA, HITB, Variety, Mashable.

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How Cute Is This Thai AirAsia Cabin Crew Who Sang To Passengers During A Flight Delay?

An “old but gold” video of a Thai AirAsia cabin crew resurfaced because, well, because she’s that much cute!

She first won over netizens on social media when a recording of her singing to passengers on board a flight first surfaced on the interwebs in July this year. The video, which was originally shared by one Kornchanok Benchaphongsa, featured a fellow steward introducing his colleague, a female cabin crew, via the plane’s intercom, and announcing that she would be singing a song. Kornchanok was on board AirAsiaThai flight FD505 from Hong Kong to Bangkok, which was experiencing a slight delay when it happened, and was swift enough to whip out his smartphone to record the entire incident.

The female cabin crew, whose name is unknown, sweetly serenaded the passengers as she sang along to the Jason Mraz “I’m Yours” backing track that was being played on her smartphone. After her impromptu performance, the passengers on board burst into cheers and applause.

1.3 million views, over 1,100 shares, and almost 100 comments later, it’s easy to see why she’s Thai AirAsia’s sweetheart :)


Wedding Invitation Of Groom Marrying 2 Brides Shocks Netizens

Marriage is, traditionally, a recognised union between 2 people. It came as a shock to many netizens when a wedding invitation card of a groom in Indonesia getting married to 2 brides at once went viral online.

Polygamy has been around for a long time. Not only is the practice legal but it is also becoming mainstream in Indonesia. Men are allowed to marry up to 4 wives. There’s even an app called AyoPolgami that allows men to search for women willing to share husband with others.

The weddings, which is set to take place in South Sumatra next year, has been criticised by netizens online – even by those who are supportive of polygamy. Certain parties feel that a Muslim man should learn to live with his first wife before tying the knot with another woman.

At first, many were suspicious about this polygamy wedding. However, Panser, the head of Teluk Kijing Village in Banyuasin (where the nuptials is reportedly taking place) confirmed the news.  “Yes, it is true, there are (getting married) 2 women with 1 man (Cindra). One of the women is indeed one of our citizen (Indah Lestari), I have made the marriage certificate too,” Panser told Detik.

Cindra and his first wife Indah will be exchanging vows on 5th November. Perawati, the 2nd bride who comes from a neighbouring village, will be tying the knot with the groom on 8th November. There will be a wedding reception the following day, on 9th November, where all 3 of them will celebrate their matrimony together.

Panser added that this is not the first polygamy wedding in the village. “In this village, there have been 3 times when a man was married to 2 women and held a reception together. The reason is that they love each other and it has been agreed upon from the beginning, before the wedding,” he was quoted as saying.

What do y’all think? Would you ever consent to a polygamy marriage?

Sources: Coconuts, Muhammad Bachroni’s Facebook/ Featured image: Palembang.