#TrainToBusan: South Korean Thriller Releases Trailer; Cast & Director To Attend Cannes

“If you want to stay alive, take the next KTX to Busan.”

The upcoming South Korean zombie thriller-action blockbuster “Train To Busan” (부산행, aka “Busan Bound”) will be making its premiere at the midnight screening for the 69th Cannes Film International Festival next week (11th to 22nd May). The cast members and director will be attending the festival’s red carpet event as well.

Directed by Yeon Sang Ho (from the animation “The King Of Pigs”), “Train To Busan” is a zombie epic that revolves around a group of passengers on a KTX train from Seoul to Busan who are desperately struggling to survive when a disastrous virus hits South Korea, turning citizens into zombies.

The star-studded cast includes veteran actor Gong Yoo (from “Coffee Prince”), Ma Dong Seok (from “Bad Guys”), Ahn So Hee (former Wonder Girls), Jung Yoo Mi (from “Our Sunhee”), Choi Woo Sik (from “Rooftop Prince”), and child actor Kim Soo Ahn.

Check out some of the movie stills below:

This is not the first time that director Yeon Sang Ho was invited to attend Cannes. In fact, he is the first Korean filmmaker to be invited 2 years in a row for films in both animation and live-action categories.

Although the launching trailer is just a mere 30-second clip, it is just enough to get us excited for its summer release!

“Train to Busan” is scheduled to premiere in South Korean theatres this summer.

Sources: Film Combat Syndicate, All Kpop, Soompi.


Hype’s Now Playing: Zedd feat Hayley Williams — Stay The Night (Acoustic)

Let’s take things on a different note today. Electronic dance music DJ producer, Zedd, showed fans and listeners a whole new side of him in his latest release with Paramore’s Hayley Williams. The acoustic iTunes Sessions video of their ever popular dance track Stay The Night was released on YouTube just a couple of hours ago.

Directed and edited by Justin Nizer and produced by Sam Saba, the video sees Zedd playing a piano while flashbacks of his journey throughout his career so far. Hayley also shows off her amazingly strong yet smooth vocals in the video. If you haven’t already checked it out, check it out here!

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#DaisoJapan: Items To Increase To RM5.90 Starting March 2017

Oh bummer, looks like we’ve got more bad news to share :(

Just as news reports are predicting that petrol and diesel prices will continue to increase for the next 2 to 3 months, we just noticed that Daiso Japan in Malaysia has issued a statement, announcing that each normal item will be increased from RM 5.30 to RM 5.90.

Please be advised that effective 1st March 2017, our new retail price will be RM 5.90 per piece (inclusive of GST).”

While many netizens are visibly upset over this news, others have come to Daiso’s defence. “I think Japan Daiso is still remaining at 100yen/item but due to the weakness of Ringgit currency, they’ve no choice but to raise the price,” reasoned Facebook user Chian Ken.

His sentiments were echoed by Koh Chuan Wei who explained, “Yen appreciates 5%, RM depreciates 21%. From RM5 to RM5.90 – inflation at 18%.”

Do you think the 60 sen increase is reasonable? Will you still shop at Daiso Japan after their price hike? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


Christina Aguilera Surprises Everyone With A Brilliant Britney Spears Impression

Miss “Genie In A Bottle” has got some tricks up her sleeves.

Christina Aguilera recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” to play a round of musical impressions with Jimmy Fallon and she nailed it. Aguilera sent Fallon into fits of laughter with her flawless impersonations of Shakira, Cher and one-time-arch rival Britney Spears.

Aguilera who appeared on the show early this week took part in an impromptu activity known as the “Wheel of Musical Impressions”, which selects a celebrity and song for both the guest and the host perform. The bit got off to a great start with Aguilera’s rendition of the “Folgers Coffee” jingle in the style of Cher, and Fallon’s rendition of “Grand Old Flag” as David Bowie.

However, Aguilera stole the show next with a brilliant impression of Spears when she sang “This Little Piggy” as the Roots jammed out the melody of “Baby One More Time.” Aguilera’s performance won her a much deserved standing ovation from Fallon and she then closed out the segment singing a personal favourite, the “Golden Girls” theme song in the style of Shakira. Aguilera even tossed in a few “lole lole” ad libs for good measure.

Watch the video below and tell us what you think of Aguilera’s performance by sounding off in the comments section.


#ZoukClubKL: “Lights Out, Move Out”, It’s Time To Say Thank You & Goodbye

Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur (#ZoukClubKL) has come a long way since it opened its doors in the Malaysian capital in 2004.

A familiar brand in the international clubbing arena, the superclub – ranked #38 in DJ Mag’s 2015 Top 100 Clubs In The World global poll – gained greater popularity in the region, on its own terms. It platformed and nurtured a string of local artistes, while it presented an impressive roster of global acts, for its programming.

In 2008, the iconic club underwent a major revamp where new rooms were created, and it was an instant hit among clubbers. Always evolving, always ahead of the curve, the club appeals to both mainstream audiences, as well as the musically adventurous.

To date, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur draws over 15,000 visitors each week, from just 8,000 clubbers when it first debuted in Kuala Lumpur.

But alas, it’s time to say goodbye to Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur – at least to its current venue, the one that we’ve all “grown up” partying in. Because the new Zouk at TREC along Jalan Tun Razak is set to open soon ;)

As such, next month, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur will host its 2-part finale parties.

11th July – The first sendoff takes place next Saturday (11th July), for Zouk Main Room and Phuture. But hang on, the Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur complex at Jalan Ampang won’t be closed after the 11th July – just yet. Velvet Underground and Zouk Cafe Bar will continue to open beyond 11th July.

25th July – This marks the finale of “Lights Out, Move Out” for Velvet Underground and Zouk Cafe Bar – as well as for the current Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur complex, as the curtain comes down for the final time. The milestone event promises to be one of the main highlights of the superclub’s calendar, and you can bet that it’s going to be an emotional one.

Thereafter, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Ampang will close and the 11-year-old club will make its transition in that week to its new double-storey home at TREC. In case you missed it, TREC is Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur’s largest and first purpose-built entertainment enclave. The new Zouk, developed at a cost of a whopping total of RM38 million, is one of the 5 zones and it is the first zone to open at TREC.

More details about the new Zouk will be announced shortly ;)

So put on your dancin’ shoes for the club’s biggest bashes – “Lights Out, Move Out” double-edition farewell parties on Jalan Ampang on 11th and 25th July. And remember – this isn’t goodbye. This is just, “See you later, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur!”

On 11th and 25th July, revellers attending the “Lights Out, Move Out” farewell parties can sign up for launch invites to the new Zouk at TREC and Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s membership. There will also be a sneak peek of the new club that would be screened on this night. To add on, for the first 200 early birds on both days – a limited-edition Zouk KL T-shirt.

For more information, hit up TREC’s official website or Zouk Club KL’s interim website.

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Samurai Guitarist Miyavi To Perform In KL

29-year-old Takamasa Ishihara, better known by his stage name Miyavi, is a Japanese visual kei rock musician. As a child, his first love was soccer. But when he was 15, he bought his first guitar and a multi-effector from his own savings and began writing music after a soccer injury left him unable to play.

It was perhaps the best decision Miyavi has ever made for himself.

Through the years, his work has been picked up by audiences whom all shared the same passion for music that he has – coupled with his work as guitarist for Dué le Quartz and his successful solo career, which has established him as an accomplished musician in the Japanese music scene.

He has his flair for playing the electric guitar (with just his fingers, instead of with a conventional pick) whilst converging all the genres of rock, punk, hip hop, and dance to thank, of course:

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Known as the samurai guitarist, Miyavi is still achieving worldwide appeal for his original, one of a kind slap style. Through his three successful world yours, this visual kei artiste has already trekked across 30 countries (across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia) with over 150 shows to date!

On traveling across seas for his shows, Miyavi said, “I realize that I have so many fans outside of Japan and I really want to visit them and perform at many places overseas”. Well, he got his wish because his next show will take place in good ol’ sunny Malaysia.

Asahi (Japan’s No. 1 Beer) is proud to present the larger than life Japanese rock musician Miyavi live exclusively at The Stage in Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur on 25th July 2012 (Wednesday) at 8pm.

Organised by entertainment company A-Creations, the concert is supported by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organisation), endorsed by the Embassy of Japan, supported by Pavilion’s Tokyo Street (Partner).

For ticketing information and purchase, please contact +60-18-210-7668, log on to their website or email info@a-creations.biz.


Fans Believe That “Frozen 2” Takes Place In The Same Timeline As “Brave”

The first official trailer of “Frozen 2” is finally out but many fans complained that the trailer is pretty much the extended version of the teaser which doesn’t revealed much information about the sequel.

Because of that, avid fans of the movie have no choice but to look for every single clue they can find in the new trailer – and now, a new theory has emerged.

Several fans have noticed that the standing stones in the trailer look like the Callanish Stones in “Brave”. Thus, many believe that this new movie may take place in the same universe as the Pixar movie.

One fan even noted that the posters between “Frozen 2” and “Brave” also look strikingly similar with the tall trees in the background. Do you see the similarities?

In the #Frozen2 trailer, grandpa rock dude says go north, and they're in Norway, but later it looks like they are at the Callanish Stones (same ones from Brave), when Scotland is South of Norway? There are other similarities as well, like the trees in the poster pic.twitter.com/QCD0DuZbSv

— Rowan Usitalo (@ImRowanDaBoat) June 11, 2019

Another fans have also suggested that the underwater horse Elsa saw may be a Kelpie instead of Nokk. Same creature, but one is from Scotland while the other is from Germany.

So if the creature is indeed a Kelpie, then a crossover between “Frozen 2” and “Brave” is possible.

With this new theory, a lot of people have come to believe that Merida may be Elsa’s new girlfriend, and fans are totally shipping the 2 together!

Though some fans find the theory a bit unlikely considering that the 2 movies come from different studios, others defended that the parent company is still the same, so the theory is still a possibility.

Merida would be 23 now🤔Maybe that is how #Frozen2 will #GiveElsaAGirlfriend! 🌈#Elsa❄❤#Merida🎯 pic.twitter.com/0Ukz2kHk7a

— Ruby Red (@KansasKickass) June 11, 2019

If the fan theory is true, does that mean that Disney is trying to pull a DCU AKA Disney Cinematic Universe? Because we already know that “Tangled” is a part of “Frozen”, so anything can happen.

But even if that’s not the case, having “Brave” easter eggs in the movie would be awesome too. Who knows? “Frozen 2” may be the key to confirm the Pixar theory!

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Terry Lin To Wow Audience At Resorts World Genting Once Again

Taiwanese superstar Terry Lin will be returning to Resorts World Genting on 11th May 2019 for another round of his One Take world tour.

The Taiwanese singer who stamped his mark at “I Am a Singer,” the Chinese version of the Korean singing competition, last came to Malaysia in 2016 during his first round of One Take tour.

Even before “I Am Singer”, Lin has long been recognised among the Mandarin-speaking population throughout Asia for his “moody” voice, earning him the title “prince of non-platonic love songs.”

Terry Lin is a success story in his own right—he established his own music label and started producing music for himself and others. He has released several albums since his first one in 1995 and in Season One of “I Am a Singer,” he was the first runner-up.


#AmyWinehouse: Dad Threatens To Sue Makers of “Amy” Documentary

Mitch Winehouse, the father of troubled singer Amy Winehouse is threatening to sue the makers of a documentary about his late daughter. Claiming that the film casts him in a negative light as an absent father, Mitch said,

“I felt sick when I watched it for the first time. Amy would be furious. This is not what she would have wanted.”

“I am painted as being an absent father during her last years. It gives the impression the family weren’t there.”

After watching the first edit Mitch said that he’s planning on taking legal action with plans to sue for defamation. He also instructed his lawyers to try to cease the film’s release. “Amy” is slated for a July 3rd release in the UK.

“They had a pretty good idea of the film they wanted to make from the off and weren’t going to let anything, like the truth or Amy’s friends, get in the way.”

However, it wasn’t just his portrayal in the documentary that has gotten Mitch all riled up, in the documentary, Amy’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil allegedly accuses Mitch for the singer’s downward spiral.

Fielder-Civil has previously admitted that he introduced the singer to hard drugs and was there when she first took heroin.

“How they can allow him to make that claim about me is so hurtful and beyond belief.”

The film entitled “Amy” was made by Senna Director Asif Kapadia and will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival next month.

“We came on board with the full backing of the Winehouse family and we approached the project with total objectivity. We conducted in the region of 100 interviews with people that knew Amy. The story that the film tells is a reflection of our findings from these interviews.”

Best known for her soulful voice and beautiful songs including “Valerie”, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and “Love Is A Losing Game”, Amy won five Grammy Awards for her second album “Back to Black”, which broke records at the time of her death to become the UK’s best-selling album of the 21st century.

Amy Winehouse was 27 when she died of alcohol poisoning in July 2011.

Watch the teaser trailer for “Amy” below:

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Boy Band Comebacks To Look Out For

Maybe was because the world was seriously beginning to suffer the lack of quality boy bands in the music industry. Or maybe boy bands like The Wanted and One Direction have clearly paved the way for boy bands. We hear that 2013 is going to be the epic year of boy band comebacks – but not just the up and coming new ones.

Highly popular in the 90s, with slick choreography, matching (and sometimes a little cheesy) outfits, super good looks, and talent to boot, boy bands such as:

..are coming right back into the spotlight. We know for a fact that NKTOB are launching their 2013 headline tour called, “The Package” with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men (sans Micheal McCary).

The North American tour kicks off next month in Connecticut.

On top of that, NKTOB recently released their sixth studio album titled, “10”. Plus, the multi-platnum selling 98 Degrees will soon be releasing “2.0”. BSB, on the other hand, officially announced at Twin Towers Alive 2013 that they’ll be releasing a new album and kicking off a world tour which starts in May 2013. Rumour has it that there’s also a BSB documentary film in the works!

Both new album and world tour are in conjunction with BSB’s 20th anniversary.

Oh man. The teenagers in us just suffered a few cardiac arrests.


Black Panther Has Already Destroyed Justice League’s Box Office

Let’s be real. Nobody expected “Black Panther” to bomb. Still, it’s crazy how early box office projections ended up being so damn wrong. A couple of weeks ago, box office experts predicted that this Ryan Coogler film would gross around US$ 110-120 million opening weekend in the US.

Well, the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t just surpass box office projections, it took a giant dump all over it. “Black Panther” is a monster hit!

The finalised opening weekend numbers are in. “Black Panther” grossed US$ 201.8 million Fri-Sun weekend (making it only the fifth movie to have grossed more than US$ 200 opening weekend) and is estimated to have grossed US$ 235 million over the Fri-Mon holiday weekend. Note that estimates usually end up being lower than the actual numbers.

What’s interesting about these numbers, besides the fact that Disney executives have removed the water from their hot tubs and filled it heaps of cash, is the fact that “Black Panther”, in merely FOUR DAYS has already outgrossed the entire run of “Justice League” in North America. At the end of its run, “Justice League” grossed US$ 228.6 million in North America (and US$ 657.4 million worldwide).

Look, I’m not trying to piss off DCEU fans. I myself am a huge fan of DC characters and I had fun with “Justice League”. But the numbers don’t lie. Prior to his introduction in “Captain America: Civil War”, Black Panther was an unknown character, almost similar to the likes of Star-Lord and the rest of Guardians of the Galaxy.

Comparatively, the likes of Batman, Superman (and maybe even The Flash) have unparalleled mainstream popularity. Logic dictates that movies like “Batman V Superman” and “Justice League” are supposed to destroy “Black Panther” at the box office. But such isn’t the case.

DCEU fans should stop pointing fingers. This isn’t a conspiracy. Enough with the fans vs critics bullshit. Nobody is getting their dicks sucked by Marvel/Disney. It simply boils down to quality.

You may love or hate “Justice League”, but most would agree that the movie is nothing but substanceless spectacle with fun characters. Whereas the likes of “Black Panther” and even “Wonder Woman” offer something different and something deeper. These are movies that push the envelope and tell stories that transcend the comic book genre itself.

The importance of “Black Panther” cannot be understated. It doesn’t just succeed as an entertainment vehicle, it is also a cultural milestone. “Black Panther” has engraved itself in the history books. In the new era of comic book movies kickstarted by “Batman Begins”, this is the first time, we get to see a comic book movie centered around a black character. It is also DIRECTED by a black man and WRITTEN by black men, which means even the very voice of the film is something unique; something we must pay attention to.

And the numbers prove that this is a voice that people have been clamouring for. In just FOUR days, “Black Panther” has already outgrossed the complete North American run of “Justice League”, “Logan”, every X-Men movie besides “Deadpool”, “Batman Begins”, “Doctor Strange”, both “Thor” movies, “Ant-Man”, “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “The Incredible Hulk”.

“Black Panther” is also doing big numbers in Asian countries. According to Variety, “Black Panther” opening weekend has already exceeded the entire run of “Guardians of the Galaxy” in Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, The Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand. The film is yet to be released in China.

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Album Review: SEVENTEEN’s You Make My Dawn Track-By-Track Breakdown

Worldwide K-pop stars SEVENTEEN made their return with the hazy “You Make My Dawn”, a darker sequel to their previous release late last year.

Whilst “Day” had a brighter, more gentle approach, “Dawn” brings in the storm and the darkness that comes with it. The grittiness of the EP is rather new to SEVENTEEN’s squeaky clean slate, changing the game up from their debut days.

So far, the darkest we’ve seen of the 13-member group was the rambunctious guitar riff heavy title track, “Clap”, from their second full length album – ”Teen,Age” (ironically, the visuals for ”Teen,Age” match the vibe of “Dawn” better, considering the drastic change that came with the surprise track “Getting Closer”).

We first got an unexpected introduction late last year, where all hell broke loose for CARATs with the sudden drop of the music video. “Getting Closer” was all dark hair, leather clothing and black eyeliner. Juxtaposing the last look we had of SEVENTEEN with “Oh My!”, this was a wise move to gain attention before announcing the date of their comeback. As we speak, “Getting Closer” stands at 13 million views already.

“Dawn” starts off with the brilliant “Good To Me”. The similar use of instruments in “Trauma” make a return in the intro of this song, which slowly ease into the bridge where vocalists Seungkwan and DK have no problem with blowing us away with. The addictive chorus littered with English phrases make it an easy sing-a-long, not to mention the general groove of the song.

With a long term “flower boy” image that SEVENTEEN have been keeping so pristine, this track showed promise of finally breaking free into a more mature concept. Personally, “Good To Me” felt like a good competitor for the title track. It’s almost baffling that a song with such good balance between all vocalists and rappers have taken a step down to merely begin the album but not take the crown.

So, what did the boys decide to go with?

The answer lies in the highly expected “Home”; the official title track of the album. While it would not be fair to call it the weakest song off the EP, it did fare several points. What “Home” brings to the table is perhaps what makes it so exceptionally standout in the EP, or even in SEVENTEEN’s entire discography.

The track itself feels rather lacklustre in comparison, however it’s in its utter lack of a beat drop in the chorus that completely catches one off-guard. Though arguably being a K-pop song, there is an eventual beat that snakes itself into it towards the end of it. While most tracks make listeners anticipate the inevitable trap beat to start the moment it builds up to the chorus, “Home” disarms you completely. Instead you hear the pure isolated vocals of the vocal unit cutting in, showing the group’s more vulnerable side on this track. While “Home” may not be impressive, it definitely is a more memorable risk.

Keeping within the theme, we are introduced to the first of the unit songs, “Hug”. One of the shortest songs the group has ever made so far (standing at only 2 minutes 39 seconds), it is probably the most melancholic track produced by the unit. While “Habit” remains victorious as the most emotionally charged song, “Hug Me” is a close contestant in terms of its heartbreaking nature.

The gentle cry of frustration echoes within the fandom, and reaches deep into the hearts of fans; reminding them that despite the barriers between them — they too hurt just like us. An extremely humbling and human track; Joshua, DK, Jeonghan, Seungkwan and Woozi aptly captured the simple emotion of having a tough day.

All frustrations are then washed away with the dreamy nature of the Hip Hop Unit’s “Chilli”. A play on the word “chill”, member Vernon’s composing skill really comes out on the track. Oozing his personal style, it paints a gorgeous picture for the team. The casual, laid back vibe of the track makes it perfect for relaxing to calm rapping of S.Coups, Mingyu, Wonwoo and Vernon.

However, all is changed with the entrance of “Shh” by the Performance Unit. Disarming you from the start, this is a song that does not let up at once. A party from start to finish, “Shh” is arguably the best track off the album. A dance track that showcases the charms of Hoshi, Jun, The8 and Dino at their best; dark and sexy. The use of dreamy synthesisers are similar to “Chilli” but applied in a completely different fashion, transforming the relaxing vibe before into a seductive one. The addictive bass in the intro sets the mood from the very beginning; this is no playground—as the members are certainly not here to play.

“Dawn” wraps up their release with the long awaited “Getting Closer” as the final track. Finally being available for streaming, the song is not what one would have expected from a group like SEVENTEEN. If this was them trying to rebrand, we certainly got the message. Not subtle at all about the change, “Getting Closer” is as rowdy as SEVENTEEN gets in a song. From the obscene amount of noisy synth, gritty beat drops and throbbing bass—SEVENTEEN wanted to make a statement, and it was an effective one. Despite the obstreperous nature of the song, they still seal it in place with their killer vocals, stylish raps and beyond impressive choreography.

It was a power play to release the music video before even announcing a comeback date, as it gave fans enough time to slowly ease into this new sound that the boys had curated. True enough, the first time clicking into “Getting Closer” can be a rather unnerving experience. The change may have been too drastic for some to handle (after all, these are the people behind heart warming, cute tracks like “Pretty U” and “Adore U”) so the gap in between was really ingenious. By the time “Dawn” was finally out, one could stream the track without the initial shock that accompanied it when it first dropped. Intentional or not, it was a smart move from them.

Overall, “Dawn” is a bold statement coming from the 13 boys of SEVENTEEN. After years of playing it safe with similar concepts, they are slowly starting to take bigger cracks at breaking their carefully constructed image. A balanced act; the EP counteracts its grittiness with muted softness. Much like the harsh, darkness of the night slowly fading into a gentle, new morning; “Dawn” is appropriately named.

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Ed Sheeran Semi-retires From Music To Focus On Personal Life

We all saw this coming: Ed Sheeran is finally taking a break from music.

After playing his final “Divide” tour stop in his home town of Ipswich, England, earlier this week, the 28-year-old singer announced his emotional farewell onstage.

“As you may or may not know, I’ve been on the Divide tour for over two years now and this is the last day of the whole thing. There is something very bittersweet about it. I love that you guys are here and we are ending it in Ipswich. This is my last gig for probably 18 months,” he told the crowd. “It’s been a wild one.”

“We’ve played all around the world. Glastonbury, Wembley Stadium. All these amazing venues, America, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, South America — it’s been a wild one,” he said, according to Pollstar. “I was told before I came on that now at the end of this tour I’ve played to nine million people around the world. It is the biggest tour ever.”

“It’s been an emotional day for a lot of people backstage. It kind of feels like, in a weird way, that you’re breaking up with a girlfriend that you’ve been with for years,” he added. “It sounds odd but it has been a long tour.”

The Grammy winner, who confirmed his marriage to Cherry Seaborn back in June when he released “No.6 Collaborations Project”, explained, “I’m starting a life with Cherry. I can’t spend the next 20 years on the road“. However he assures fans that this hiatus is only temporary – 18 months to be exact.

“I’m not bloody retiring either, press are being over dramatic,” the “Perfect” hit-maker wrote on his Instagram story, adding that “I’m having 18 months off to make another album and hang out with my cats.”

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6 Fun Facts About The Joey Blanket & Why We Love It

Blankets are a big part of our childhood memories. It’s not only our source of comfort, but it also fuels our creativity and brightens up our childhood days; from becoming superheroes to building imaginary homes.

So, that’s the reason why Joey Mattress has come up with their new product, The Joey Blanket; and here are 6 reasons why we love it:

The blankets are designed with Baffle Box Grids to ensure that the fillings are all distributed evenly throughout the blankets. So, not only that it’s puffy to ensure your comfortability at night, but it’s also satisfying!

As premium as the product is, it is still very easy to maintain! There’s no crazy instructions asking you to specifically only dry clean it or to never mix it with other materials. Just pop it in the washing machine along with your other clothes, and hang it out in the sun or tumble dry it. Just make sure you don’t go over 60°C!

Joey Blanket uses 100% hypoallergenic fillings; no animal down at all, specially sanitised and treated polyester filling. An actual dream come true for sensitive sleepers!

As always, Joey Mattress offers you the best and only the best. Joey Blankets are manufactured according to the highest benchmark in the industry.

The blankets are carefully packed in their signature blue Joey box. Not only that it is absolutely presentable for gifting, but it can also be reused as a storage after laundry day. Keeps you away from the hassle of needing to carefully stack your blankets!

Just like their mattress and pillows, the Joey Blankets also come with the 99-night risk free trial. Try it out first, and if it’s not up to your standard, then just return it within 99-days and get the full refund.

We understand the struggle of trying to sleep without having a blanket to weigh you down, no matter how hot the weather is. And we also know that without a blanket, it’s too cold; with a blanket, it’s too hot; one leg out of the blanket, perfect — minus the monster that is going to drag you into the night, of course.

But with Joey Blanket, even being fully covered, you can stay cool and sweat-free all night long!

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Concert Review: WINNER Member Almost In Tears During EVERYWHERE Tour

Sundays may be a drag for most, as the dread of Monday looms—but none of that was a concern for fans of South Korean boy group WINNER. About 6,500 attendees crowded Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam on the 14th of October 2018 to catch a glimpse of the fantastic foursome in the flesh.

There was undoubted excitement in the air as this was the group’s first visit to Malaysia. Organised by Macpiepro, WINNER’s “EVERYWHERE” tour was the second part of their back-to-back series—with labelmates iKON’s “CONTINUE” tour just the day before.

The history of WINNER is a bittersweet one. Initially a quintet consisting of Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and past member, Taehyun—the boys were victors of a survival show called “WIN: Who Is Next?” where as trainees they competed against the members of iKON. However there were big shoes to fill (being the first boy group debuting under YG Entertainment since BigBang) but WINNER’s colour had always been more of the sentimental soulful type. It was through their unique sounds and creative use of instruments that caught the eyes of many with their debut album.

Though after the unexpected departure of Taehyun in 2016, their music style experienced a drastic change. With a year of silence, they came back stronger than ever with a bright electronic inspired pop sound. The shift in genre was surprising but even so, the group seemed to have won the hearts of many with their natural talent.

A change from the previous day, Stadium Malawati was now covered in various shades of cool blue—the official fan colour for WINNER. INCLEs (fans of WINNER) were running around the place, trading freebies and making sure everyone had some light source of a sort that emitted a blue ray. As this was the group’s first visit, Malaysian INCLEs wanted to be sure to graciously welcome them.

Various fan account admins had even went through the trouble of giving out free LED bulbs that glowed blue to fans who didn’t own the official light stick. An act of pure charity, it was touching to see the lengths fans were willing to go to for their favourite groups. While light sticks are extremely aesthetically pleasing to look at, they do not run cheap at all. This smart move (though arguably came at the cost of the admins themselves) was a winner (pun intended) for both the artist and the fans as when the lights were dimmed come 6pm; a blue sea of lights glimmered brightly.

When the sound of “Empty” filled the stadium, the stage parted to reveal all 4 members strutting down as they sang their debut song with plenty of emotion. After “Air”, the boys greeted the crowd and introduced themselves—all in English without a translator. It was particularly impressive that leader Yoon self studied the language only within a couple of months because he wanted to communicate with his fans better. He took the lead, guiding the rest of the members as they expressed their thoughts in a common tongue with Malaysian INCLEs. After saying hello, there was a comical segue with the sound of a ringing phone before they started the 4th performance of the night; “Hello” and their latest single, “Everyday”.

As Mino disappeared backstage to prep, the remaining 3 members took the stage to interact with the crowd. Yoon stated that he really wanted to feel the atmosphere of Malaysia but couldn’t since they arrived extremely late the night before. “Instead I had great food…” he said cheekily, “…of room service.”

Nevertheless, the group managed to try local delights such as satay, mee goreng and nasi lemak. Jinu was especially insistent on satay, bringing it up again even after Yoon had already mentioned it. Hoony then teased the crowd, asking them if they were ready for the solo stages. With answers in the form of passionate yells, the trio bid their goodbyes as they slowly descended below the stage.

The solo stages truly showcased each of the members of WINNER’s personalities and styles; proving how even individually they are their own performer. The stadium was dark for Mino’s stage; red lights barely illuminating him as he performed the sensual “Body” and “Turn Off The Light”. Dripping with sex appeal, Mino effortlessly pulls off the sensuous concept. Jinu switched things up for his cover of labelmate G-Dragon’s “Untitled, 2014” where his clean and crisp singing style complemented the song brilliantly. It was especially touching to finally hear him sing, as he often shies away—unsure of his potential.

Yoon made quite an entrance with his solo power ballad, “It Rains”, which truly showcased his singing capabilities. His husky voice accompanied with the climax of the song had the entire stadium on their feet, in complete awe of his range. Yoon also sang an unexpected acapella cover of John Legend’s “All Of Me” with a choir of INCLEs singing along. He then picked up a guitar and started strumming the beginning chords of “Instinctively”, which he famed after covering it on reality television singing contest “Superstar K2”. To his surprise, the entire stadium was singing along despite it being a track that he worked on before joining YG or WINNER at all. Touched by the notion, he thanked the fans before leaving the stage for the final solo act of the night; none other than Hoony.

When it came to dance, there was no stopping the powerhouse that was him. After all the ballads and acoustics, it was time to turn up the hype. Hoony’s overflowing charisma and confidence were impeccable, his passion evident from his languid movements. Performing his own song, “Serenade” and covering Taeyang’s “Ringa Linga”, he brought the house down with his performance.

All 4 members were reunited once more shortly after, walking up towards the front of the stage to interact more with the fans. Yoon coyly asked the crowd if they were enjoying the solo stages so far before unwinding with the slower acoustic numbers. It’s within these softer intimate tracks that WINNER’s vocals truly shine, Yoon and Jinu’s harmonisation carrying them through “We Were”, “For”, “It’s Raining” and “Movie Star”. Hoony and Mino didn’t disappoint either—utilising their deep voices for a more emotional styled rap.

After a costume change, the boys came out in flashy outfits and began hyping up the crowd once again. INCLEs were pleasantly surprised when “Immature” began ringing through the stadium – one of their older tracks when Taehyun was still part of the group. They then proceeded with the addictive “Love Me Love Me”, accompanied by aesthetic neon visuals. Keeping within the theme of neon, the funky “Special Night” played next—getting everyone into the groove of the 90s.

“Island” got everyone dancing to the tropical pop number, but it was the iconic “Really Really” that got the entire stadium singing along passionately. Being the first release since WINNER rebranded as 4, it was especially moving to hear everyone ardently chanting ‘Neol johahae’. For their last song, the energetic “LA LA” played before the boys disappeared for the encore.

When the lights came back on, INCLEs lost it the moment “Don’t Flirt” played from the speakers. It was yet another unexpected number, as it was from their debut album, but arguably was the track that gained them more fans. Clad in humble blue t-shirts, it was adorable to see the boys of WINNER match the theme of the night. For the last 2 songs, they requested that everyone jumped along and had fun before launching into “Really Really” and a remix of “Everyday”.

It was finally time to say goodbye, and members began reading out their messages that were given on a prompter. Hoony however kept on going against it, and even candidly blurting out “Aku cinta padamu!” The other members laughed, noting how it sounded like he was rapping when he spoke in Malay so quickly. This turned into a mini rap performance where Hoony kept on professing his love for the crowd while Mino beat boxed away. Yoon deeply thanked the crowd, saying how a singer would be nothing without people who listened to their music.

During all of the goodbye speeches—something had caught Mino’s eye. The rapper with meticulous attention to detail, he quickly whispered it to Yoon who then asked in surprise, “Are those roses?” The lights of the stadium were then dimmed, to reveal a sea of colours where every INCLE was holding up an LED rose, which shined brightly. The members were literally speechless—Yoon struggled to form coherent sentences from being absolutely gobsmacked and Jinu was on a verge of tears.

The humility of the group was obvious from their reactions, not expected such love from a country they had never even visited before. “Today is the happiest day of my life,” smiled Yoon before waving the crowd goodbye.

WINNER’s talent knows no boundaries, but it is disgusting considering the treatment they receive. It is no secret that they have constantly been on the receiving end of the short stick, evident even from their concerts here. For all the glam and gusto of YG Entertainment, there was barely any streamers, confetti or fireworks during the show—in comparison to iKON’s the previous day.

The favouritism of the other group was even more obvious when an iKON VCR played during the show as well, shocking INCLEs with the unprofessionalism. Taking their complains to Twitter, Malaysian INCLEs worked with Korean INCLEs to make the issue known. “They’ve always been second choice,” sighed Sarah, an INCLE attending her first Korean pop concert. “…but they’re my first!” she said as she smiled brightly. Despite it all, WINNER’s debut concert in Malaysia was a massive success. After witnessing the efforts of Malaysian INCLEs, it is no doubt that they’d return for round 2.

WINNER remains to be a bittersweet mystery—each member bursting with talent yet having songs that frustratingly limits them. Whether you enjoy acoustics and emotional ballads, or perhaps have the preference for tropical pop dance tracks—WINNER does it all. And it is in their versatility in terms of genres that will continue to earn them fans for a long time coming.

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#VacayWithAirAsiaX: Falling In Love With Korea’s Charming Countryside, Jeju Island

Situated in a most ideal setting, Jeju is a South Korean island in the Korea Strait. The largest island in Korea, it is defined by its volcanic landscape full of craters, cavelike lava tubes, and being an island of sky and sea.

Jeju island is also known to be a pretty magical place, with its magnificent rocks and roaring winds, and offerings of spectacular views from just about anywhere on the island!

It’s no wonder that more often than not, tourists can’t help but fall head over heels in love with Jeju. Me, including :)

I was fortunate enough to have been given an opportunity to explore the charming countryside Jeju, thanks to AirAsia X and Korea Tourism Organisation. In short, it took my breath away – a couple of times, in fact. But if you’re interested in going there someday, here are some things you’d want to look out for on the island:

The dormant volcano Hallasan Mountain on Jeju island is everywhere you look. This is because Hallasan is a massive shield volcano which forms the bulk of Jeju island, and it’s hard for it to not get in the way of your view. It’s so prominent that locals say, “Jeju is Hallasan, Hallasan is Jeju” because the Hallasan Mountain represents the island itself. If you’d like a closer look at the mountain, there are 5 hiking trails available, some more demanding than others. The shortest route, the Yeongsil Hiking Trail, is about 5.8km-long (one way) and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to make a round trip to the top. Once you get up there, you may feast your eyes on the magnificent scenery and the crater lake at the 1,950m summit.

2. Udo Maritime Park aka Udo Island (우도해양도립공원)

Take a ferry out to just a little off Jeju island to see the Udo Maritime Park, otherwise known as Udo island. Udo has its very own local heritage such as fertile soils (thanks to the volcanic rocks) enough to farm peanuts, abundant schools of fish, stone walls, female divers, as well as other natural attractions. Tourists (like me!) will also love it for its amenities e.g. fishing, bike trails, sand massaging, submarine tours, and cruises. I especially loved the coral beach Seobin Baeksa, said to be one of the most popular Udo island tourists attractions, for its white sand and the bluest of all blue seas. There’s also a black beach (read: volcanic/lava rocks) that’s quite a sight to behold. Makes for many, many beautiful pictures!

There has never been a sleuth of bears cuter than those that I saw at the Joanne Bear Museum! But first, a little history lesson. The Joanne Bear Museum is a gallery exhibition hall for Joanne Oh, a world-famous teddy bear maker. She first shot to fame for creating “joon bears” that were based on Bae Yong-joon of “Winter Sonata”. Since then, she has worked on more teddy bears that are made of all-natural materials, and has made more based on other notable characters i.e. President Barack Obama. But her bears aren’t just for showcase because visitors may purchase a “joon bear” of their own at the museum’s souvenir shop. The Joanne Bear Museum also has a cafe, a backyard garden, and a rooftop where visitors can go to enjoy the view.

If you’re not into tough hikes (read: Hallasan Mountain) but still want to soak in a great view, then the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is your jam. Located on the eastern end of Jeju island, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption some 100,000 years ago. There’s a huge crater about 600m in diameter and 90m high at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. With the 99 sharp rocks surrounding the crater, it looks like a gigantic crown. But the one thing that the peak is especially famous for its view during sunrise, said to be pretty magnificent. And in spring, the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak surrounded by pretty and bright yellow-coloured rapeseed flowers. Wouldn’t you like to go for a leisurely stroll at place like that? ;)

It wasn’t until I went to Jeju island that I discovered “glorified lalang” as tall as I am. It has a real name, of course – pampas grass. And it can be found at the Sangumburi crater. With a circumference of over 2km, the Samgumburi crater has been designated as a Natural Monument. Unlike the other craters on Jeju island, Samgumburi is a flat crater and about 650 metres wide, and kinda looks like a man-made circular stadium from above. Locals call it the “baby crater” and they love it for its variety of plants but I was there in Autumn so I didn’t get to see the different kinds of trees and plants, or the rare winter strawberries. Samgumburi crater is also a popular location for filming, as it has been featured in K-Dramas such as “Love Wind, Love Song” (1999) and “Goddess of Marriage” (2013).

I got my tangerine farmer skillz on while I was in Jeju! The farms are an abundance, seen along the highways as well as the smaller roads, and even tucked away in the littlest corners. To the Jeju folk and Koreans, the tangerines grown on Jeju island are considered sweet. My take? I say it really depends on when you’re from and the kinds of fruit that you’re used to. This is because I got to pick them at an open tangerine farm and was told that it’d be better to consume them 2 days post-picking as the tangerines would be sweeter then. But they weren’t really that sweet even after 2 days, at least to me. On Jeju island, tangerines farms are an abundance and the fruit is picked between March and October. Jeju island produces so much of it that they even make tangerine chocolates and candies!

The Eco Land Theme Park gives visitors chance to explore the “Gotjawal Ecosystem’” of the mysterious amusement lands, built in the 1km² Gotjawal primeval forest. I like how we get to explore the park in a train that looks like something right out of the 1800s – a steam-powered train. In fact, Eco Land specifically ordered 5 of ’em trains which were manually manufactured in the UK, especially for the park. It’s too cute! It takes you into and around the park via the railway trails, where you can see a variety of plants, animals, and insects. The Eco Land Theme Park also has a lake for visitors to experience the ecosystem of the forest, take a walk, and enjoy a picnic. Other park featurs include the Eco Bridge, Hovercraft, Eco Windmill, Picnic Garden, Kid’s Town, Eco Road, Bare Foot on Scoria, Floating Café, and topiary art works.

What’s a trip to anywhere in South Korea without some guilt-free indulgence in K-Pop, eh? The newly opened “PLAY K-Pop” attraction on Jeju island features a range of new media technology that will bring you that much closer to your favourite groups/idols. My personal favourites are the live concert and hologram concert (I got to watch BIGBANG leader G-Dragon’s solo concert), the “Hall of Fame” exhibitions, and the interactive entertainment space. Hey, it’s not every day that you get to take pictures with or get into the studio with a K-Pop idol – although it’s all make believe. Interestingly, you can take/save as many pictures as you want in your “PLAY K-Pop” pass and print them out (for a fee) before leaving the venue. “PLAY K-Pop” also features F&B outlets as well as a souvenir shop so it’s pretty hard to walk away empty-handed. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya :)

This wasn’t actually part of our #VacayWithAirAsiaX itinerary but it became one of my favourite stops during the trip! Follow the farm road 600m to the southwest from Depo-dong, at the end of the pine tree forest to see the Jusangjeolli Cliff. I was really impressed by the volcanic rock formation (created between 250,000 and 140,000 years ago) lined up along the coast. Designated as a cultural monument of Jeju island, the Jusangjeolli Cliff was formed when the lava from Hallasan Mountain erupted into the sea of Jungmun. The result is hexagon rock pillars in various sizes that look like someone either cut those shapes in or carved them out. The waves of the high tides crashing into the side of the cliff provide a breathtaking view of the ocean surrounding the pillars. It’s safe to say that I spent way too much time just standing there, feeling the cool wind in my face. Good times!

Of course, for some of us, no holiday is complete without at least some shopping! Just like Busan, Jeju also has its very own dedicated shopping street called Baozen. Though it’s not as busy as Busan’s shopping street or Seoul’s Myeongdong, it has enough Korean brands/stores (Red Eye, Aritaum, innisfree, Etude House, etc.) to offer so that you can tick items off your shopping list. There are also some pretty cool cafes and bars where you can hang out in till late night, because that’s what I did :) So just in case you think that there can’t be any nightlife on Jeju island, think again. And keep a look out for the self-serve BTURN balcony bar while you’re at it. That has got to be my favourite place on Baozen street!

With breathtaking views from coast to coast, some of nature’s greatest treasures, and various ways to soak all the wonders in (walking, hiking, bike riding, boat trips), Jeju more than just a tourist destination – it’s a “healing” island.

And now, the most important question of all – how do get to Jeju? There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jeju but the good news is, AirAsia X does help connect us to parts of Korea!

AirAsia X, the world’s best low cost airline* flies from Kuala Lumpur to Busan 4 times a week.

Alternatively, you could also fly in to Seoul, because AirAsia X operates 14 times weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, South Korea.

After which, feel free to book a connecting flight from either Busan or Seoul to Jeju :)

As the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul/Busan takes about 6 hours and 20 minutes, you might want to also pre-book baggage allowance and save up to 88%, or use the “Manage My Booking” function to add-ons e.g. Hot meals, Seat options, Premium flatbed, entertainment, and others ?

Not from Malaysia? Fret not! AirAsia X also offers “Fly-thru” service (connecting flights), with over 43 Fly-thru for Seoul, South Korea spanning across 15 countries in Asia region, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, and over 29 Fly-thru for Busan, South Korea spanning across 9 countries in Asia region and Australia.

Book your flight at the lowest fare via AirAsia’s website now! Happy holiday-ing :)

For more information, visit AirAsia’s website.

Sources: Visit Korea, Hotel Travel, Busan Tourism Organisation.

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Tissues Please! Jackie Chan Releases Emotional New Single

Wait what?! It’s been 16 years since Jackie Chan (成龍) last released a full length album. That’s because the legendary actor has been killing it in the box office.

Good news fans. The 64-year-old icon will be releasing a new record titled, “Music Life Of Jackie Chan”, in August this year. Yesterday (9th April, Monday), Jackie debut his first single “A Man Is Right” (“物是人非 – Wu Shi Ren Fei”) from his upcoming album.

“I’m very excited to share this song with you. As a special gift to all my fans, my friends, my family, and all the people close to me, I hope you’ll enjoy this song. Even though you all see me as an action superstar, but I truly love singing as well! Its been 16 years since I released my last album, and I was very pleased to share the news of my upcoming album when I held a small event at the end of March,” the entertainer wrote on his official website.

He continued, “My new album is scheduled to be released in August this year, and I hope everyone will be able to enjoy seeing another side of me. To be honest, I’m not a professional singer…. I just love to sing, because through singing, I’m able to express many things that I usually can’t say with words. Singing my feelings so a lot easier. I’ve filmed many movies and said many heartfelt dialogues, but in real life, I’ve never actually said “I love you” to my family. This is the first of my new songs that I’d like to share with you. Hope you like it.”

In the open monologue for “A Man Is Right”, the singer reflects on his past few years of being in the entertainment industry. Although Jackie has made a name for himself over the past few years, the people that are close to him have been slowly dwindling down. Farewells are never easy, and this song is an ode to the “brothers who are no longer here”.

Throughout the music video, we see snippets of his past in the form of shadows. We see and feel his heartbreak as he remembers the trailblazers who came before him. Even if you don’t understand Mandarin, this emotional song will resonate with you on a personal level.


#TheTonightShow: Demi Lovato Nails Fetty Wap & X’tina Impressions

Jimmy Fallon’s “Wheel of Musical Impressions” never fails to entertain us. Ever.

We’ve enjoyed watching Adam Levine doing his impressions of Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson during Fallon’s “The Tonight Show”. Ariana Grande and Christina Aguilera also cemented their pop diva status with their flawless impressions. But whoa, we did not expect Demi Lovato to bring the house down with her impersonations.

The “Confident” singer showed off her impressive vocal chops when she battled Fallon and won the talk show host’s fan favourite musical impressions game. Here’s how the game works: The “Wheel of Musical Impressions” selects a random celebrity and song for both the guest and the host to perform.

Lovato started first by singing “Bingo Was His Name-O” with Cher’s signature androgynous timbre. Her second nursery rhyme was a bit tricker – Fetty Wap singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. Staying true to the rapper’s intonation, Lovato gave a solid version of the tune and even threw in an ad-lib, “squad”.

To Fallon’s delight, he said, “Fetty Wap! That’s a great one! Who does a Fetty Wap?” Lovato replied with a grin, “I didn’t know I could until now.”

41-year-old Fallon also brought his A-game by impersonating Louis Armstrong for “Mr Roger’s Neighbourhood” and Dave Matthews for “I’m A Little Teapot”. But he was no match for Lovato’s next impression.

We all know that impersonating Christina Aguilera is no easy feat. Impersonating X’tina with those ad-libs while singing a children’s tune is even more challenging. But Lovato hit all the right notes and then some.

Lovato brought out her X’tina voice for the “Spongebob Squarepants” theme song; vocal runs and all. It was so impressive that Fallon immediately gave her a standing ovation and crowned her the winner saying, “Oh my goodness, that is unbelievable! Game over, game over! I can’t top that!”

Watch Lovato’s impressive impersonations below:

Sources: US Magazine, People, Refinery 29.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Above & Beyond’s EDC 2015 Full Live Set Ft. “Walter White”

Bryan Cranston aka Walter White pushes the button for Above & Beyond at EDC 2015.

During Above & Beyond’s headlining set at Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas on Saturday (20th June) night, the group invited a very special guest to join them on stage to “Push The Button” in front of 80,000 fans. His name?

You’re goddamn right: Walter White (aka Heisenberg, Bryan Cranston’s alter ego in AMC’s hit TV show, “Breaking Bad”).

“Breaking Bad” is Above & Beyond’s (Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, Paavo Siljamäki) all-time favourite television show, and inspired the creation of a track called “Walter White”, which became one of A&B’s biggest releases in recent years. Jono and Paavo connected with Bryan Cranston before the show and invited him to join them on stage during the track.

Walter White is presumed dead in “Breaking Bad”, but Cranston and the show’s creator, Vince Gilligan, teased that White might be resurrected in the future, especially since he did not close his eyes in the series finale. No official announcement regarding the series has been made, but at least we know Cranston likes to listen to EDM when he’s not cooking drugs ;)

Of course, Jono was absolutely elated. He posted up a slew of tweets following Bryan’s surprise appearance:

I have to say @BryanCranston proved why he's man of the decade tonight 😁 #EDC

In front of a sold-out crowd, the legendary actor slipped straight into character and announced himself in true “Heisenberg” style, creating a moment that will surely go down as one of the most memorable in EDC history.

Watch Above & Beyond’s major fanboy moment below in the full live set:

Meanwhile, check out what goes on behind-the-scenes before the laser lights and pyrotechnics here.

For more information, hit up Above & Beyond’s website or Facebook page / Featured image from Rukes.


The Drama Between Kris Wu, Ariana Grande, Scooter Braun & Their Fans

There is a huge drama happening on Twitter right now which involves Canadian-Chinese star Kris Wu, American pop princess Ariana Grande, her manager Scooter Braun, and their fans.

Here is the break down of the whole drama:-

It all happens when Kris’ latest album “Antares” claimed the #1 album spot, beating both Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga off the U.S. top spots upon launch, and took up 6 spots in the top 7 songs in the iTunes’ US chart, eclipsing Grande’s new single “Thank U, Next,” which debuted in the 4th spot a day later.

Even though Kris, who is a former member of famous boy band EXO, has a huge fan base in China and Asia as a whole, he is not very well known among western audience, so many – especially Arianators – have accused him of using underhanded methods to manipulate the chart and get the #1 spot.

Kris Wu sending his bots when thank u, next is about to hit #1 on iTunes pic.twitter.com/no8jGbaHsu

— R (fan account) (@arianaspilltea) November 6, 2018

With news about Kris using bots to manipulate chart going viral on Twitter, not long after that his album seems to have been removed from iTunes chart completely, and this sparked rage among his fans who suspected that Ariana and her manager were the ones who have been pulling the strings.

According to some screen captures from fans, Scooter has been replying some fans on Twitter, confirming that Kris had indeed used bots to boost chart performance, though he later denied tweeting the post, saying that it is a fake account. The suspicion gets wilder when Ariana liked several shady tweets that defamed Kris.

Thus, the war between the 2 fandoms ensues and everything became a huge mess.

Universal Music Group China released an official statement confirming that Kris album and singles are still on iTunes, and that they will be taking legal action against those who continue to spread false rumours.

Scooter then also released a statement on his Instagram, explaining that Kris’ album was never removed from iTunes, and he “never wished anything bad for Kris nor any other artist and those saying otherwise are wrong.”

Scooter explained that the reason the numbers spiked up is due to Kris’ album release was delayed in China, so the fans there used every method they have to get the music from U.S. iTunes.

Despite the explanations, Kris’ fans are not entirely pleased with how things are solved, and they demanded for both Ariana and Scooter to apologise to Kris for giving his bad reputation in the western music industry.

You really tried to defame him and ruin his career and now you are wishing him a happy birthday what a fake person you are,you and your artist both are racist.APOLOGIZE TO KRIS WUWE WANT A FORMAL APOLOGY FROM YOU AND YOUR ARTIST

— Lizzie🌷|EXO COMEBACK| (@BuunyKJM) November 7, 2018

In the latest report by Variety, it has been stated that Kris Wu‘s “Antares” album sales from the U.S. iTunes store were acquired “fraudulently” and will not be counted towards the Billboard charts.

ok ,fine ! I think so do her fans pic.twitter.com/yU991gKGp8

— 叫kakaの브너라@Antares-KW (@florakaka) November 8, 2018

The reason is because of speculations that Kris’ fans have been manipulating their VPN to access the U.S. iTunes store to purchase the album, and some has suggested that it was a mobilised fan initiative to “game the U.S. system to gain traction in the U.S. and mobilise a new audience.”

Also, as soon as Kris album was available in China, it dropped down to #90 on the charts. Apple has declined to comment.

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#TigerJams: Chvrches & Rozella Collaborate On An Exclusive Remix

Kota Kinabalu’s electronica artiste, Rozella – one of the 3 Tiger Jams finalists – has been handpicked by Chvrches for a special Tiger Jams collaboration.

Written with some guidance from electropop prince Darren Ashley, Rozella’s track “Home To You” is a song about the contrast of “being in the big city with bright lights and missing the serenity of home and island life”.

“I wrote the song on keyboard and sent the demo over to Darren. He designed the music according to the emotions that I wanted to convey, which was a mix of sadness and longing intertwined with excitement,” Rozella explained.

So when she got the news of being selected over the other 2 finalists (Son of a Policeman and Donamarie), Rozella could not believe the timing as she was unwell and longing for home. “I got really choked up because I was feeling all the emotions of the song. It was, oddly enough, a moment that’s come full circle,” said the songbird who moved to make Kuala Lumpur her base in May.

Her video chat session with the Scottish synthpop band took place soon after and for the fangirl, the conversation with Chvrches was rather surreal. They shared with her great industry insights such as how “people will always have an opinion” and that at the end of the day, what’s important is for her to trust her gut feel and to do what is right by her.

As for “Home To You”, Chvrches told her that they loved the simplicity of the track, which allowed them more experimental space to inject their sound including incorporating voice chopping.

Formed in 2011 as a studio project between long-time friends Iain Cook and Martin Doherty – Chvrches, which also features Lauren Mayberry on lead vocals, released their debut album, “The Bones of What You Believe” in 2013. The album earned them widespread critical acclaim as well as a strong fan base after touring extensively throughout 2014. The band’s sound mostly derives from the synthpop genre, with indietronica and indie pop influences.

Their 2nd album, “Every Open Eye”, was released in 2015 to rave reviews, and this year band wrote the original track to the recently released “Mirror’s Edge Catalyst”, an action-adventure platform video game. Their success and grounded personalities make them a no-brainer choice for a collaboration with one of Malaysia’s top undiscovered talents.

Taking place on 2nd Sept at Rhapsody Square, TREC, Tiger Jams Centerstage will feature the top 3 contestants – Rozella, Son of a Policeman, Donamarie, acclaimed Asian acts The Sam Willows (Singapore), ToNick (Hong Kong) and Darren Ashley (Malaysia), and Chvrches. The venue will also showcase art pieces by Tiger Jams’ local visual artist, Donald Abraham, Kenji Chai and Flex, who were also instrumental in the creative production of each of the 3 finalists’ music video made for their Tiger Jams’ original track.

Tiger Jams sets out to be an epic jam session to celebrate the sights and sounds from Asia. It aspires to bring the freshest talents together in celebration of music and art.

For more information on obtaining exclusive passes to Tiger Jams Centerstage, visit Tiger Jams’ website or Facebook page.


Interview: ShiGGa Shay On “I AM U” EP, Pharrell Williams & Diving Into NFT

With his latest EP, “I AM U,” multi-talented hip hop artist ShiGGa Shay delves into the complexities of personal relationships and experiences. ShiGGa Shay – real name Pek Jin Shen – was born and raised in Singapore, and his career as a rapper and songwriter began with his distinct multilingual singles “Lion City Kia” and “Tapau.”

The 29-year-old has made significant progress since the beginning of his career, collaborating with international artists such as Jay Park for “uRight” and his most recent single “Mercury” with ØZI. Through his production company, Grizzle Films, he also works as a music producer and director. We recently interviewed the rapper where he shared more about the “I AM U” EP, his career progression, and delving deeper into the NFT space.

I feel like no matter how different everyone can be, we still all go through the same human emotions. “I AM U” is basically an EP which reflects the different human emotions in different situations within the same story. The emotions that I can feel are the same as every other human being.

2. What were the challenges you faced while making this EP?

The EP was worked on in the midst of the pandemic, when travelling was still really difficult. So the biggest challenge I would say was the inability to be in the studio with the collaborators of my EP. We had to work on the music via online video calls, which was a challenge because we were so used to being in the studio together in person.

3. Which track from “I AM U” is your favourite and why?

My favourite track would be ‘uKnow’ because it’s something really different from my catalogue of songs that I’ve put out. The sounds and melody was something that I’ve been wanting to explore. I love the happy vibes that the song has. Good vibrations.

4. “Mercury” is about being stuck in toxic relationships. What did you learn from your experience?

Don’t ignore the red flags in any kind of relationship.

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5. How did the collab with ØZI come about? Have y’all known each other before?

We’ve been friends for a few years now. When I was working on the song, I felt like he would be a good fit. I sent him the song and he recorded over it.

6. You mentioned that the Singapore hip-hop scene has grown a lot over the years since you started your career but how do you think you’ve grown or evolved as an artist?

Music is kind of like journaling to me. Each song that is released is like a time capsule that captures the energy during that moment. As you mature as a person, your taste for music starts to change too.

7. Your song with Aisyah Aziz, “Utopia Reimagined: Chasing” has been nominated for best Top 10 Best Singles of The Year at the 15th Fresh Music Awards. How do you feel about the nomination?

I am thankful for the nomination. Much love to Aisyah for elevating the song.

8. One of your goals is to dive deeper and do more in the NFT space. How has that been going so far? Do you have any specific plans on what you want to achieve?

The learning journey in the NFT space has It’s been going great. This is something really new to me as well, I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can because things are constantly evolving on a daily basis.

9. You will be performing at the Bandwagon Pixel Party next month. What can you tell us about your upcoming show?

It’s going to be a show on the metaverse, within Decentraland. I have a few friends performing on the show with me; DJ NashD, Zadon, & Cykko.

10. If you could collaborate with any artist, (dead or alive, local or international) who would it be and why?

Pharrell Williams. He’s the icon of our generation.

11. Which rapper or artist have you been listening to lately? Any recommendations to your fans?

Kendrick Lamar’s new album was an instant classic. You should definitely check it out if you haven’t.

12. Your Instagram feed is captivating, and you have a great sense of style. Who is your fashion icon and why?

Pharrell Williams. He has constantly pushed the boundaries of fashion along with music.

13. In your opinion, what do you think is still lacking in the Singaporean hip-hop scene or the music industry in general? What do you think there should be more of?

I feel that there should be more shows and platforms for musicians to be able to perform.

14. What would you tell your younger self with the knowledge that you know now?

Don’t forget to check out his new EP “I AM U” and listen to his new single “Mercury” featuring ØZI here:

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#Godzilla: “Memoirs Of A Geisha” Star Zhang Ziyi Joins “King Of The Monsters” Cast

Popular Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi (章子怡) will be starring in “Godzilla: King of the Monster” alongside Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown (of “Stranger Things” fame), Bradley Whitford, and Ken Watanabe.

While Legendary and Warner Bros. have kept her character under wraps, it was reported that she will be playing a major role in their monster movie franchise.

38-year-old Zhang is best known for her role in “Memoirs of a Geisha”, which earned her nominations at the Golden Globe award, BAFTA award, and Screen Actors Guild. She has also starred in “House of Flying Daggers”, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, “Rush Hour 2”, “Sophie’s Revenge”, and “My Lucky Star”.

“Godzilla: King of the Monster” will be directed by Michael Dougherty and is set several years after the events of the 2014 reboot. The previous Godzilla film grossed USD529 million at the global box office and it starred Aaron Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, and Bryan Cranston.

In other news, the studios recently hired Adam Wingard to direct the long-anticipated “Godzilla Vs. Kong”, joining the “monsterverse” that includes “Godzilla” and “Kong: Skull Island”.

“Godzilla: King of the Monster” is slated for release on 22nd March 2019.


The Little Mermaid Live-Action To Include Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina & Melissa McCarthy?

Things seem to be heating up under the sea as more actors are set to join “The Little Mermaid” live-action remake.

Following reports of Melissa McCarthy attachments, it looks like Awkwafina and Jacob Tremblay have been shortlisted to star in the Rob Marshall-directed live-action/CGI take on the classic animated film.

As you may know, McCarthy may be playing Ursula. The young breakout star from 2015’s “Room”, Tremblay, is looking to play Ariel’s tropical fish buddy, Flounder. As for the “Crazy Rich Asians” actress, Awkwafina is in talks to portray Scuttle, the talking seagull. Many fans seem to be onboard with Tremblay and Awkwafina as you can almost hear them as the beloved characters in your head.

Although there have been rumours on who are favourites to play Ariel and Prince Eric. No official announcement has been made yet. Of course, another classic character that Disney fans are excited for is Sebastian the lobster.

“The Little Mermaid” live-action does not have a release date yet.


Is Bali Overrated? No, Because Just Take A Look At What This Place Has To Offer

In the day and age where it seems like so many people you know have been to Bali and experienced the usual “sights and sounds” e.g. Tahan Lot, Kuta beach, the rice terraces, Uluwatu Temple, Ubud, so on and so forth, you’d be hard-pressed to find out-of-the-ordinary things to do on the Indonesian island.

Even the whole private/luxury villas experience has be done over and over. And you’ve probably heard the same old story again and again. So if you think that Bali is overrated, that’s because you haven’t been told about Hideout Bali, an eco bamboo home that promises an “off-grid life” and of course, total relaxation.

Located in Selat, Bali, the unique eco stay is perfect for adventurous travellers as it is hidden in the mountains. The all-bamboo house is situated right next to a beautiful river, among rice fields. There, visitors will be able to escape the hustle and bustle of the “party island Bali” and touristy areas, and truly immerse in the authentic rustic Balinese village life. In fact, Hideout Bali promises total solitude as the nearest village is about 500 metres away.

Built and handcrafted in 2015 with the support of many local workers, the bamboo home welcomes long-time travellers, lovers of nature, spiritual-minded people, trekking-lovers, backpackers, artists, musicians, and eco-enthusiasts. Surrounded by lush greenery that’s pleasing to the eye, the 1-bedroom home has large windows that opens up to the beautiful vista.

Hideout Bali promises to calm your senses, and allow you to soak in the good vibes and energy. If you love yoga, then this gem of a place will really compliment your spiritual journey and nourish your soul. Be warned though, the accommodation has no air-conditioning but thanks to it’s bamboo structure (bamboo is well-known for its temperature stability) and natural ventilation, there’s no need for that.

There’s also a bean bag and a hammock that visitors can lounge in to sing, write, meditate, chill, play board games, you name it. And doesn’t that bed motivate you to do absolutely nothing all day?

Oh, but be prepared to put your gadgets away as you may face poor Internet/data connection due to Hideout Bali’s location but hey, what’s an “off-grid experience” if there was high speed broadband of 4G/LTE eh? Psst! Pet-loving short stay tenants will also be pleased to know that Hideout Bali has residents catties and doggos to render you completely giddy with love ;)

Interested? Check out hideoutbali’s Instagram for more information or hit up their Airbnb listing to book.

Source: hideoutbali / Featured image: hideoutbali.

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Hype’s Now Playing: K.A.R.D – Hola Hola

After much teasing and anticipation, K.A.R.D (카드, or stylised as K♠RD) has finally made their official debut!

On Wednesday (19th July), DSP Media’s widely-popular co-ed idol group, who recently hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube, has dropped the music video for their new summer track, titled “Hola Hola”.

Their mini-album of the same name consists of 6 songs including their pre-debut hits “Oh Nana” (featuring KARA’s Heo Young Ji), “Don’t Recall”, and “Rumour”, as well as new tracks such as “Living Good” (Special Thanks To), “Hola Hola” (title track), and “I Don’t Stop” (나는 멈추지 않는다).

Shot in Los Angeles and Las Vegas in May, the music video features the members of K.A.R.D going on an epic summer road trip, enjoying each other’s company. The LG-sponsored clip also shows the group dancing energetically to the tropical track.

We don’t know about you, but we can’t stop moving our feet to “Hola Hola” ;)

K.A.R.D is made up of 2 male and 2 female members – J.seph (제이셉), B.M (매튜김, aka Matthew Kim), ex-APRIL member Jeon Somin (전소민), and former FNC Entertainment trainee Jeon Jiwoo (전지우).

The physical album for “Hola Hola” will be released on 20th July and it will include 4 bonus tracks, an 80-page booklet, 2 photo cards, and a poster.

For more information, hit up the group’s official Facebook page and Instagram.


#StarWarsCelebration: All Nippon Airways Announces Super Lovable R2-D2 Plane

And the Star Wars Celebration keeps a-buzzin’ all day!

If you thought it’d stop at the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” teaser trailer or Twitter’s #StarWarsEmoji or The Verge’s “Star Wars” title meme-maker, think again. Because in honour of the iconic sci-fi film series, All Nippon Airways (ANA) will reportedly paint one of its brand-new Boeing 787s with an R2-D2 motif.

What, a plane designed to look like everybody’s favourite lovable “Star Wars” droid? Yes please. And step aside, ultra-luxe planes!

The design is not too much of a stretch, as both the Dreamliner and fictional R2-D2 share the confines of a tube enclosure. According to ANA, this is part of a 5-year “Star Wars Project” that will presumably bring more “Star Wars“-themed airliners into its fleet, based out of Japan.

Check out more pictures in the gallery below:

Also, an apparent video rendering of the R2-D2 plane shows the nose of the plane decorated with R2-D2’s signature blue and white stripes, along with graphics depicting the robot’s various ports, with a massive “Star Wars” logo dominating the rear of the plane.

This R2-D2 jet is scheduled to begin service on the airline’s international routes this fall. Be right back, racing to go buy some very important flight tickets.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is slated to be released on 18th Dec 2015.

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Female Celeb Catches Boyfriend Cheating With This iPhone Feature

Now you see her, now you don’t. A female internet personality recently exposed her boyfriend’s cheating scandal with the help of an iPhone feature.

In her now-viral TikTok video, Serena Kerrigan used the iPhone’s live photo function on a photo of an empty bed which her beau had taken – only to reveal a visual of another girl falling on the empty bed. Oh snap, someone just got busted!

“When the guy you’re dating says he misses you, but then you click the live photo,” the 27-year-old influencer captioned the post, before adding, “Looks like you have some company.” Apparently, the man Serena was dating was unaware that his iPhone had also captured the female companion with him at the time.

In this case, the live function had recorded footage of a blonde woman falling on his bed while laughing, one second after he snapped the photo of his bed with a soft toy to send to his famous girlfriend. At the time of writing, the New Yorker’s TikTok video has accumulated over 1.6 million likes and 7 million views.

The comments section has been flooded with people poking fun at the man’s mistake. “Apple has your back!” one person joked, while another added: “Apple said, ‘I got you sis’.” Others also wanted to know if she confronted the boyfriend, or if he tried to come up with a lame excuse.

For those curious, the iPhone live photo function is able to capture 1.5 seconds of footage before and after a still image is taken. The result can be viewed by holding one’s finger down on the screen.


Sony Xperia Z Launches In Malaysia

It’s official – Sony Mobile Communications has launched its brand new flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia Z, at the Sony Convention 2013!

With a 5″ Full HD 1080p Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture camera and 4G LTE, Xperia Z has all the specifications expect from a premium smartphone. On top of this, it brings the best of Sony’s unique technology, content, design, and connectivity to deliver rich user experiences.

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A design variant of the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL will also be released for the Malaysian market. the Xperia ZL delivers immersive entertainment experiences with a razor sharp 5″ full HD reality display in a truly compact design. Both models will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

The key features for the Xperia Z is as follows:

Both Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will be available starting 15th March 2013 (Friday), priced at RM2,199 for the Xperia Z and RM1,899 for the Xperia ZL.

For more information, visit their website.


#AirAsia: 3 Million #AirAsiaFreeSeats Up For Grabs Starting Today

Wanderlusters, it’s that time of the year again – AirAsia is giving out free seats!

The low-cost airline’s zero fare promotion started early this morning and offers seats for RM0 (excluding airport and ancillary fees) for a travel period between 6th February 2017 and 28th October 2017.

According to AirAsia’s website, the destinations on offer include from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar, Penang, Hong Kong, Chiangmai, Kota Bharu, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Medan, Surabaya, Pekanbaru; from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru; from Langkawi to Guangzhou, Singapore, and many more.

The promotion is also available with AirAsia X – with airfares starting from RM58 and Premium Flatbed fares to Auckland, Seoul, New Delhi, Melbourne, Osaka, and Xi’an from RM699.

And that’s not all! AirAsia BIG members will be able to reap some benefits as they are allowed to use their BIG Points to redeem promo seats via airasiabig.com. Avid travellers who are looking for a package (flight and hotel) deal can take advantage of the promo fares via AirAsiaGo.com.

But you best hurry because the promotion period is only until next Sunday, 11th September. So book your next holiday now. Go here.

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Dr. Mahathir’s The Loaf Bakery Bistro Shuts Down All 12 Outlets In Malaysia

Uh oh, looks like another food franchise bites the dust. This time it’s The Loaf bakery bistro.

Owned by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, all 12 outlets in Malaysia (including Telaga Harbour Langkawi, Avenue K, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Empire Shopping Gallery, and Sogo) officially closed down yesterday (Thusday, 12th April).

The Loaf was launched in 2006 and has been in the business for 12 years. That’s quite an impressive feat. Best known for producing expensive bakery products and pastries, M&M Consolidated Sdn Bhd (the company that managed The Loaf) stated that financial losses over the past few years and stiff competition were the main reasons for its closure.

A closure notice posted on the Sogo KL outlet reads:

“I know this is not the only branch that has been affected as branches in KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and other locations have all simultaneously shuttered on the same day. The closure came as a surprise because business was good but I believe many know who runs the company.”

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(UPDATE) #ZoukOut2016: ZoukOut Announces Expansion Plan Into The Philippines

Fans of ZoukOut would know that the good people of Zouk Singapore are pros at throwing one of the region’s best annual parties. And now, it’s time to get really excited because this turned up in our news feed over the weekend:

Coming soon. Stay tuned for more info on the prelude edition of #ZoukOut2016 pic.twitter.com/tnLnRbb1mT

— ZoukOut – Official (@ZoukOutOfficial) January 15, 2016

Yes, in the months after ZoukOut 2015 that we weren’t paying attention, Zouk Singapore got busy working on their expansion plans. Things are just about to get interesting ;)

If you’ve never been to Boracay island and you’ve always wanted to go but you’ve never had good enough of an excuse to do so, we’ll give you one right now:

And for those of you who aren’t in the know (though we can’t imagine how or why), Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315km south of Manila with beautiful beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world’s top destinations for relaxation.

It’s also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife. Keyword being nightlife ;)

So mark the dates: 30th April and 1st May :)

Ticketing details to come soon. We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we get our hands on ’em. Hang in there!

For more information, hit up ZoukOut’s website or Facebook page.

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#BIGBANG: #MADEWorldTour Ticket Launch On 17th May Attracts 1,000 Fans

When YG Entertainment previously announced that BIGBANG would be coming to Malaysia as part of their “MADE” world tour, it was of course celebrated with much fanfare by Malaysian VIPs (as fans of BIGBANG are lovingly known).

It was an understatement to say that Malaysian fans were excited as we witnessed a huge amount of fans who literally squealed after successfully getting their hands on tickets to attend the upcoming leg of the tour.

Fans queued up as early as 10th May (a whole 9 days before the day of the ticket launch) to ensure that they have a chance to see their favourite band live in concert.

Tickets were snapped up by fans once the ticketing counters opened at 11am, and this resulted in Cat 4 tickets (which was the cheapest and costed RM288) being sold out 2 hours later. BIGBANG’s popularity was proven once again as an estimated of 1,000 fans turned up, which caused more than 80% of concert tickets to be sold out on the 1st day of sales.

Here are some highlights from the ticket launch:

What else can we say but VIPs are indeed a dedicated bunch?

BIGBANG is made up of 5 members, namely T.O.P., G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri. After a 2-year hiatus, they finally returned on 1st May, with “Loser” and “Bae Bae“. They also announced that they will be releasing a full studio album, titled “MADE” on 1st September 2015. The world tour is held in conjunction with the album release as a way to thank fans for their devotion and commitment.

BIGBANG 2015 “MADE” World Tour In Malaysia will be held on 25th July and ticket prices for the concert is as below:

It is still not too late if you want to see BIGBANG live as tickets can still be purchased through the TicketCharge website.

You can also visit IME Productions’ Facebook and Twitter for more details.


New “John Wick” Spin-off Titled “Ballerina” Currently In The Works

A new spin-off to the “John Wick” franchies is in the works, and this time, a female assassin is taking the lead.

According to Deadline, Lionsgate, the original company responsible for the “John Wick” franchise, has announced a spin-off movie to the “John Wick” franchise called “Ballerina”. The new action movie will share the same universe as it originator, with Director Len Wiseman, who previous did the “Underworld” franchise of movies, set to direct the movie.

As for the plot, instead of John Wick who was the face of the franchise, the new movie will instead shift the focus on to a young ballerina assassin who seeks revenge against people who killed her family. The script for the movie will be handle by writer Shay Hatten who also did the script for “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”.

Speculations can be made about the finer details of the story. “Ballerina” was a credited character from “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”, which was the very first ballerina we saw performing when John Wick, the character, visited the Ruska Roma for help in New York City.

No confirmation has been made on whether Unity Phelan who played the ballerina, would be making a return to the series. The same can be said about Anjelica Huston’s character who was synonymous with the ballerina scenes; though the movie has been left wide open for her return.

Others that will be involved in the movie are Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Chad Stahelski whom will serve as the producers of the movie. Meanwhile, “John Wick” star Keanu Reeves and Kaley Smalley, head of development for Wiseman’s Sketch Films, will be taking up the executive producers role.

No official release date have been announced for the movie. However, Lionsgate has already announced that the fourth entry to the “John Wick” franchise is slated to be aired in cinemas on 21st May 2021.

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#Travel: 8 New & Upcoming Theme Parks & Attractions In Malaysia

Theme parks are a popular form of entertainment where many tourists from all around the world flock to the fun-filled destination to relive fond memories.

It doesn’t matter how old you are or whether you have kids, these attractions are a source of joy for people regardless of age. Thanks to these upcoming theme parks and attractions in Malaysia, you won’t have to travel far for an awesome experience.

Be among the first to experience the first animation theme park in Asia this June. Housing 23 interactive attractions and 15 thrilling rides under 6 different theme zones, the park will play host to activities based on animated movies and television shows. They include “Mr Peabody & Sherman”, “Megamind”, “The Croods”, “Casper The Friendly Ghost”, “BoBoiBoy”, and “The Smurfs”.

In staying true to Langkawi’s lush nature and outdoor activities, this 13.35ha eco-theme park will have an “Immersive Omnidome 3D Flight” where visitors will get to see the whole island from a bird’s eye view. Other components include a flora and fauna biodome, a cultural village with an amphitheatre, tree-top walks, rope bridges, a wilderness adventure park, a VIP tree-top resort, and more hotels.

After a few delays due to construction matters, the much talked about 20th Century Fox World will debut either later this year or early next year. Said to be the first 20th Century Fox theme park in the world, this new attraction will include a total of 25 rides from popular movies such as “Ice Age”, “Rio”, “Alien vs. Predator”, “Planet of the Apes”, “Life of Pi”, “Titanic”, and “Night at the Museum”. The other 20th Century Fox theme parks will open in Dubai and South Korea sometime in 2018.

Craving for a splashing good time? Come next year, you’ll be able to cool off at the wet theme park near Port Dickson beach. The Splash Park facilities (such as a lazy river, sand pools, interactive water fountains, and water slides) will be centred around a gigantic play ship. Those who wish to sneak in some golf sessions can do so at the nearby golf course. Other thrilling activities like go-karting and paintball matches will be available at the Extreme Park.

Ready for the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park to invade Malacca? The project is expected to bring in approximately 200 artificial dinosaur models operated by electronic and hydraulic systems. The Star previously reported that other exhibits will include an underwater aquarium where patrons can admire various marine life and freshwater species from around the world up close.

6. Ocean Quest Marine Theme Park and Ocean Splash Water Park

The upcoming theme park located at the Desaru holiday resort is divided into 2 zones. Ocean Quest Marine Theme Park will be a conservation aquarium where visitors can learn and find out more almost-extinct marine creatures. Ocean Splash Water Park, on the other hand, will be an amusement water park that offer wave-making pools, cascades of sliders, and a slew of other water features.

If you enjoy playing video games, you’re going to feel right at home at the Ubisoft Theme Park. Set to be a 10,000-square-meter indoor complex, this next-generation theme park will include rides and shows built around Ubisoft’s popular games and characters like “Assassin’s Creed”, “Far Cry”, “Ghost Recon”, “Just Dance”, “Rainbow Six”, “Prince of Persia” and more.

Located beside the North-South Expressway, The TWO will not only comprise of a shopping mall but also an outdoor, semi-outdoor, and indoor theme park with exhilarating water rides and adventure sports. Upon completion, the 3-in-1 theme park resort will be the largest in Asia. Word on the street is that this ambitious project will be constructed in 4 phases over 8 to 10 years.

Sources: Lifestyle + Travel, Easy Living, The Hive, Blog Malaysia Asia, The Star.


Johnnie Walker Takes Partying To A Whole New Level With Make It Black

Johnnie Walker® delivered a night to remember last Friday with its first “Make It Black” pillar event that evoked the true spirit of Johnnie Walker® Black Label®. The party which took place at One City Subang Jaya, was a celebration of the bold, intense flavours of the iconic blend brought to life through a series of exhilarating performances by local talents.

Apart from it’s gorgeous venue and beautiful set up, the party also featured a Johnnie Walker® graffiti wall which captured the vibrant new personality of Johnnie Walker® Black Label®. The night kicked off with Hansen Lee, Jeremy Teo and Joey G taking guests through the history and journey of Johnnie Walker® since its grocery store beginning, leading up to its evolution into an edgier, bolder personality through the “Make It Black” campaign. The performance recapped the courageous spirit of founder John Walker when he first created the iconic whisky, serving as an inspiring tribute to the brand’s heritage.

DJ Joey G and DJ Ken mastered the decks, leading the night into an explosion of entertainment. Smoothly blending together different decades and genres of music ranging from 80’s rock to the indie dance music of today, the DJs set a new soundtrack to Johnnie Walker® Black Label®. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party nor a performance without dancers! The musical extravaganza was completed by several dance numbers including one by Malaysia’s famous dance crew, Katoon Network, as well as a 12 strong female dance group, with choreography by Cecilia Yong, winner of “So You Think You Can Dance Malaysia Season 2”. Guests were also treated to an epic rock battle as guitarists Leonard Chua and Kelvyn Yeang, and drummer Nehe Ting took to the stage, performing an electrifying set against a dramatic backdrop of pyrotechnics.

Natalie Harley, Senior Brand Manager of JOHNNIE WALKER® Malaysia commented:

“Having been inspired by our own consumers of Generation Y, we wanted to deliver a new and unforgettable experience to our fans, in turn, encouraging them to express their individuality the way we have expressed the bold intensity of JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL®. The MAKE IT BLACK event serves as a significant milestone for the brand here in Malaysia as it continues to progress and solidify its status as the world’s no.1 Scotch whisky brand.”

Check out the gallery below for more pictures from the party.

To stay updated on the latest news and happenings on the “Make It Black” campaign, visit the official Johnnie Walker® Malaysia Facebook page.

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“Despacito” Is The First YouTube Video With 5 Billion Views

The Latin pop smash hit “Despacito” has made history by breaking a record that no one has broken before – it is now the world’s first video to reach 5 billion views on YouTube!

Performed by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee, the official music video which was first released in January 2017, became the first video on YouTube to reach the milestones of two, three, four, and five billion views.

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The new achievement adds the song’s current ensemble of six Guinness World Records titles, including Most Viewed music video online, Most viewed video online, Most viewed music video on YouTube (duet), Most weeks at No.1 in the USA (single), Most streamed track worldwide, and Most weeks at No.1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart.

The video with the second-most views is Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s “See You Again” with 3.5 billion views, while the third-most views is Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”.

It looks like the song may remain in the top YouTube spot for some time. In the meantime, let’s watch the video one more time to add a few more views to the impressive number.