Let’s Talk Z Series: Exclusive Interview With Alex Lee Of Nu Infinity

Great ideas are often seen in retrospect as a moment of eureka passing through the mind, far removed from the reality of months, if not years, of constant tweaking stacks of ink-stained pages. However, as much as pen and paper enables ideation, they lack the means to maximise productivity without the aid of digital devices.

Enter the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G – the ultimate productivity tool with all the novelty of traditional notepads and more. Complete with top-class performance, a super smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a sweet 7.6-inch infinity Flex Display, this device is the first ever foldable in mobile history to come with S Pen support – perfect for digital innovators like renowned interior designer Alex Lee.

Alex Lee is the founder of Nu Infinity, an award-winning interior design firm, and the Design Seed channel on YouTube, which hosts a library of awe-inspiring design projects across Malaysia going as far back as 2011. Alex recently acquired the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and found it a seamless fit to the flow of his work, here’s what he has to share:

What do you remember about foldables of the past compared to those of the Galaxy Z Series?

My first encounter with them was in the 2000s when they were all the rave mainly for their design and colour variations, but it feels as though anything is possible now with how fast technology evolves. Take site meetings for example. In the past, we had to consolidate requests until we found access to a computer. Today, I’m able to sketch, organise team resources, and make design amendments on-site thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and S Pen.

What was your initial impression of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and how has that changed since you started using the device?

It was mainly curiosity and fascination for the first few days of using it. I was lucky enough to try the phone at retailers before purchasing, but owning the device truly allowed me to max out its functions and push the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G to perform at its highest level. At present, I use my Galaxy Z Fold3 5G to edit videos for my channel. Not only is it more convenient, but the overall experience has also been really smooth so far.

Which features on the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G do you find most useful for your work and passion projects?

As mentioned, video editing on the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G can be a ton of fun with the Multi-Active Window feature because of the fact that I get to review videos as I’m editing them. The best part about Multi-Active Window is that it also lets me run Zoom meetings, take notes, and have a browser open at the same time while remaining viewable at ease. Another useful feature is the Dual-Camera function which lets me see my own frame when recording on my mobile, so I never have to pace back and forth ever again!

Has the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G changed your mobile preference since becoming a user?

I certainly became very accustomed to the privilege of unfolding into a larger screen. The first week of using the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G showed me a sense of freedom and productivity that I’ve yet to experience on any other mobile device, making work and video editing so much more seamless; partly due to its portability, but surely because of the device’s features and stellar performance. Not to mention, the S Pen integration on the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G just makes sense and has been a crucial factor to why I chose Samsung in the first place.

Lastly, what is your opinion on the mobile designs found in the Galaxy Z Series?

I think the Galaxy Z Series as a whole captured diversity fairly well. The aesthetics of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, however, is a distinct and elegant touch to my everyday attires, be it corporate or casual. As an interior designer, I’d say the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G obeys the principle of ‘form following function’ closely – meeting the standard expectations of a mobile phone in one form, then unfolding to an entirely new set of functions in the next. As a result, I think owning the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G changed my mobile habits in more ways than I thought possible, especially with the S Pen in hand, I’ve genuinely found no need for additional devices to tackle my work and leisure hours anymore.


(UPDATE) #Gambit: Channing Tatum Closes Deal For X-Men Spin-Off Film

For the longest time, 20th Century Fox has been giving us the impression that it was doing well with its “X-Men” Cinematic Universe, especially during this year’s Comic-Con at San Diego.

Channing Tatum, who was slated to play Gambit in a “X-Men” spin-off film, was among the stars who gathered for a group selfie with comic book legend Stan Lee.  However, it seems like 20th Century Fox’s “Gambit” has descended into a state of falling apart as sources told TheWrap that Tatum is considering to drop out of the spin-off film.

"Now THAT's the way to end a panel." – @RealStanLee #HallH #SDCC pic.twitter.com/KGXwm3Soas

— 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) July 12, 2015

It is unclear whether Tatum will remain involved in the production with his Free Association producing partner Reid Carolin, but sources close to the project told TheWrap that Tatum’s reps are currently in “active discussions with the studio”. The sources further acknowledged that “something is up”.

The solo movie has long been a passion project for Tatum, as he revealed in an interview:

I love Gambit… I grew up in the South; my father’s from Louisiana. We’d go to New Orleans and I heard all the dialects. It felt so different from the rest of America; it has its own ancient culture. So I identified with that. And he always felt the most real of the X-Men to me. He’s kind of a tortured soul and he’s not a good guy. But he’s not a bad guy, either. He walks his own path. And of course he plays cards and drinks and is a martial-arts badass!

His attachment to the project encouraged the studio to ramp up production.

Now, the casting is back to square one and the studio will need to search for the leading man quickly as the production will begin filming this October.

Tatum’s character, which was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee for Marvel Comics, was described as an incredibly knowledgeable mutant with the ability to mentally create, control, and manipulate pure kinetic energy to his every whim and desire. He often uses a bō for hand-to-hand combat and throw cards to track down his enemies. He was previously portrayed by Taylor Kitsch in the 2009 film, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”.

It is unclear whether producers Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner will move forward the project on their own, as Tatum’s departure has left the film’s future uncertain.

Meanwhile, it was reported that a slew of young actresses were involved in the screentests with Tatum. Best known for her roles in “Blue is the Warmest Color” and “SPECTRE“, Lea Seydoux was among the actresses reading for the female lead role.

Tatum’s decision to depart from the film was not clear, but Carolin said in a recent Grantland profile that he and Tatum are planning to make their directorial debut soon. The actor is also slated to star in “23 Jump Street” for Sony.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Channing Tatum will still star in and produce the Gambit movie as his deal with the studio has closed. Sources said that the negotiations did hit a sensitive spot, but such issue is “a normal part of top-level talent dealmaking”. Fox sees Tatum’s casting akin to Hugh Jackman’s involvement in the X-Men universe. The latter has appeared in various “X-Men” films and his own solo films as Wolverine. Thus, the commitment could last more than a decade.

Director Rupert Wyatt (of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” fame) is attached to helm the film while Josh Zetumer will remain serving as the scriptwriter with longtime “X-Men” scribe Chris Claremont.

“Gambit” is currently scheduled for release on 7th October 2016.

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Michael Owen Calls It Quits

Late yesterday, Michael Owen announced that he would be leaving football for good. The 34-year-old striker, who first progressed through the Liverpool youth team, has decided that he’s at the end of the road for his career. And his career was a long and fruitful one – who doesn’t remember the really young boy who had his debut when he was only 17 years old?

But as they all say, all good things will have to come to an end.

In an official statement on his website, Michael said:

It is with an immense amount of pride that I am announcing my intention to retire from Professional Football at the end of this season. Having progressed through the ranks at Liverpool to make my first team debut at 17, before embarking upon spells at Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, not to mention representing my country on 89 occasions, I now feel it is the right time to bring the curtain down on my career.

I have been very fortunate in that my career has taken me on a journey that like many young players starting out, I could only have dreamt of.

None of this would have been possible without the tremendous support I have received from managers, coaches, fellow players, back room staff, the supporters and my own personal sponsors. I would like to thank each and every one for the huge role they have played in helping me reach the top of my profession.

Most of all though, I would like to thank my family. To my beautiful wife Louise, for her continued love and support through the many ups and downs in my career and for affording me the most precious gift of all, our children.

To my Mum who has always taken the brunt of my frustrations yet continues to keep our family so tight-knit, a trait that has formed the foundations of my own success. Her dedication to me and my brothers and sisters is immeasurable. I’d like to thank Terry, Andy, Karen and Lesley for being so understanding and creating the perfect environment to grow up in. Last but not least, my Dad. We did it my old mate! From those freezing local parks to terrorising the best defenders in the World on the biggest stages of all. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Aww. We’re feeling just a little bit emotional about this. Those times were good times, Michael, they were.

For more information, visit his official website.


Was The Turnout For Charlie Puth’s Concert In Malaysia That Bad?

American singer Charlie Puth was in Malaysia 2 days ago for a concert which is part of his ongoing “Voicenotes” Asia Tour.

While he may be a huge name in his homegrown country, apparently in Malaysia, he has failed to receive the same amount of support.

According to a viral Twitter post, the turnout for Charlie Puth’s concert in Malaysia, which took place at Stadium Malawati in Shah Alam, was quite disappointing.

The photo posted by the Twitter user shows that the stadium was quite empty at 8:39pm. The concert was supposed to start at 8:30pm.

Charlie Puth tak laku kat Malaysia lol pic.twitter.com/i09uD4hzj3

The user shared another photo at 9:48pm which shows that the stadium was still very empty even though it was already over an hour into the concert.

Some users speculated that the concert had low turnout due to several reasons including lack of publicity effort from the organiser, expensive ticketing pricing, the fact that it was held on a working day, SPM exam period, and more. It also didn’t help that Guns and Roses was also performing in Sunway Lagoon that same day.

Charlie Puth concert in Malaysia ….. this is sad. pic.twitter.com/pX4pmwFYYy

— vincent wiℓℓem✨ (@fluffyddeok) November 15, 2018

Though others argued that Mariah Carey also held her concert on a weekday, yet the tickets were sold out and her concert was a full house.

However, another Twitter user has defended saying that the stadium was only empty on the left side while the right and middle sides were quite full.

On the left side je kosong. On your side quite full sampai atas. pic.twitter.com/zfpyk2pkBF

— 🍀💙 Dearest AltogetherLetsRollSujuNFlyingBTOB ◡̈ (@najwasyaza91) November 14, 2018

Nevertheless, many who attended the concert said that Charlie Puth put on an incredible show that night and they hope that he will come to Malaysia again in the future.

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Photos: Here’s What You Missed At ‘Heineken Live Your Music Presents Tiesto’

Malaysia’s EDM fans were in for a real treat last week as they grabbed the chance to party with the greatest DJ of all time – none other than the man Tiesto himself.

On the 8th of December, throngs of people packed up the place at KL Live as they prepared to party with the Dutch megastar.

Prior to the show, the crowd was entertained by HypeEmBeats HULKAS, Chukiess & Whackboi, and the sensational Goldfish & Blink – whose energetic set riled the crowd up before the Tiesto took the stage.

Taking design cues and production standards from the world’s top clubs, KL Live was converted into a for-one-night-only ‘Heineken Live Your Music’ super club.

The main man – Tiesto – sent the crowd into a frenzy with his exhilarating two-hour set.

Team Hype also had the opportunity to say hi to him backstage, along with a lucky fan.

There is really nothing like partying with the greatest DJ ever!

‘Live Your Music’ is a global movement that sees music from the fans’ perspective, using their collective passion to encourage fans to experience music and craft memorable moments. Since it debuted in Malaysia in January, Live Your Music has engaged fans across multiple events, ranging from DVBBS, Dash Berlin, OBSCR Cup to Good Vibes Festival.


(Video) Robert Pattinson Learned Silat For “The Batman” Fight Scenes

“The Batman” has been making all the headlines recently – and with good reason too. The DC blockbuster has not only scored top ratings from critics but it has soared to the 2nd biggest box office debut during the pandemic.

One of the highlights from the film is of course, the fight scenes choreography. “The Batman” star himself, Robert Pattinson, recently revealed to Cinema XXI that he had learned Silat for one of the movie’s physical scenes. During a virtual interview with presenter Chelsea, Robert shared his experience in learning Silat.

“Silat is Indonesian right? It’s one of the martial arts that you can’t really use as a sport because it’s all about fatal hits and I thought it was so fun”, he said. The 35-year-old actor worked with choreographer and stunt coordinator Rob Alonzo to learn Silat and further described the process of designing the movements for the movie. “It’s really crazy, it’s really fun though. It feels like a different fighting style, every single movement feels so incredibly painful,” he added.

However, according to CNN Indonesia, film and pop culture practitioner Hikmat Darmawan said that the use of Silat in the movie is more of a gimmick and would be hard to notice straight away which scene or movement uses the technique from Silat. He further added that Hollywood tend to use cultures from other countries as a way to simply market their movies.

Whichever the case, the use of Silat in “The Batman” movie isn’t necessarily a random thing the studio decided to add in the movie for marketing purposes, it’s actually a reference to one of the Batman comics. In the 1993 comic, “Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight Vol 123”, it is stated that Batman once met a person who studied Silat from Indonesia, namely Silat Cikalong from West Java.

As the hero of Gotham city, it’s actually no surprise that Batman knows multiple forms of martial arts as he’ll need the techniques to fight his way through the villains and save lives while protecting the city from danger. “The Batman” is now available in Malaysian cinemas starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell.

While you’re here, feel free to read our spoiler-free review (on why we think RPatz is potentially the best Batman yet) and (for those who have watch “The Batman”) what to expect for a future sequel.


#F1: 8 Reasons Why It’ll Be An Unrivalled Experience With Just One Race Ticket

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has incorporated new world-class entertainment and attractions at the 2015 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix – in making the 17th edition the most spectacular in its history. Offering tickets from as low as RM80, Sepang hosts Round 2 of the 2015 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix from 27th – 29th March.

The excitement kicks off in the Kuala Lumpur city centre with the Malaysian Grand Prix Gala 2015 featuring The Jacksons on 26th March (Thursday). Held at the Plenary Hall at KLCC Convention Centre, the Gala will feature a concert open to the public – with tickets starting from as low as RM390.

What can you look forward to with just one race ticket?

Located at the heart of the circuit, it’ll allow you to view the race from 50ft above and provide the perfect message that a carnival is in town in support of the world’s biggest motorsports event – giving the fans combined entertainment in the form of motor racing and a host of carnival activities next weekend in Sepang.

Concurrent to the opening of the track activities on 27th March (Friday), the F1 Carnival opens its doors as well. Meanwhile, on Saturday and Sunday (28th and 29th March), the F1 Carnival will be complemented by a host of other extreme-style activities at designated zones around the circuit called the Xtrack – from drifting to karting to rallying.

Fun activities lined up under the F1 Carnival umbrella include ‘The Haunted House” for the brave of heart, an Inflatable Olympic Course and a Cool Zone water games area for the children, a host of carnival games and street performances around the Mall Area and a wide choice of F&B outlets.

Fans can also enjoy themselves at the “F1 Village”, a dedicated retail area where they can get exclusive Formula 1 team merchandise and includes a fully air-conditioned game zone with F1 simulators for them to show off their skills and win great prizes. It will also house a unique bazaar of interesting motorsports-themed and team merchandise for the fans’ shopping pleasure.

Among the highlights of Friday’s programme will also be an educational Pit Walk where the first 1,500 fans will be allowed to have a close view of the pit garages. The guests will have an opportunity to get a rare experience and see what goes on behind the scenes at the team garages and even take photographs with the cars, teams, and possibly the attending drivers as well.

While track action will open with the second of the 2 support races – the Malaysian Championship Series (MCS) formerly known as the Malaysian Super Series (MSS) and the newly-launched TCR International Series, the F1 carnival and its supporting activities will commence as early as 9am before a host of exciting activities in the official off-track programme starts free only for F1 ticket holders.

The hugely popular one-hour Drivers’ Autograph Session is scheduled from 11am for an exclusive meet-and-greet with the F1 drivers. Fans will not just have the opportunity to get up close and personal with their racing idols but also get them to autograph their personal memorabilia and posters.

6. Press Con & M&G With The K-Pop Groups

Come Saturday and Sunday (28th and 29th March), fans can also relax in front of the Main Stage at the Mall Area and enjoy a host of performances throughout the 2 days starring top local DJ acts, local performers as well as dance performers. On Race Day (29th March), the Main Stage in the Mall Area will see star power from 12pm with a special press conference and meet-and-greet session for lucky winners with the K-Pop idol groups from the After-Race Concert – SNSD Girls’ Generation and SHINee.

90 minutes before the race, the 22 competing drivers will be formally introduced to the spectators as they are paraded around the 5,543-metre track in an open-top bus. This will be followed by the starting grid presentation where fans can join Malaysia’s jazz queen Datuk Sheila Majid in delivering the National Anthem.

Most importantly, unlike the past few years, they’ll starting this year’s race at 3pm, and the contest will run for 56 laps and is to finish by 5pm.

That would immediately be followed by the After-Race Concert at the SIC Helipad, which will feature top K-Pop groups SNSD Girls’ Generation and SHINee as the joint main act. For the first time, the concert will be open to all ticket holders at no extra charge. The concert will also start earlier with gates opening at 4:30pm and estimated to end by 8pm, to enable families with young children to better enjoy the race and the entertainment programme lined up.

So be sure to hurry to grab your F1 ticket! With just one ticket, you can experience a thrilling race, the exciting after-race concert, and enjoy the F1 Carnival activities and the adrenaline rush of the Xtrack, besides being rewarded with great promotions with One Ticket Unlimited benefits.

If you asked us, it’s value for money like never before ;)

Ticket prices begin from RM80 – with tickets ranging from RM340 to RM1,770 for seats in the Main Grandstand, RM440 for the Tower, RM280 to RM660 for Grandstands F and K1, and RM80 to RM160 for Hillstand tickets. Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling the ticket hotline at 603-8778 2222.

They can also be purchased at SIC’s promotional kiosk at Nu Sentral, KLCC, and Paradigm Mall.

For more information, visit their official website.

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Future Music Fest 2013 Line Up, Announced

The year hasn’t even ended yet and already there’s an influx of news for the upcoming music festivals. This one’s neither any less exciting nor any less surprising; the good people of Future Entertainment Australia have just announced the massive line-up for what is going to be the biggest party of (the beginning of) 2013.

Remember that one time when they totally killed it with a crazy A-list cast of DJ/producers/performers for Future Music Festival 2012? Yes?

Well, we’re pretty sure banging times are ahead because Future Music Festival 2013 aka “Day Of The Dead-Set Awesome” will be bringing trance, techno, dubstep, house, electro together across two main stages and then some:

Yup! You read right. Prodigy, Boys Noize, Bloc Party, Psy, Madeon, Cosmic Gate, Emma Hewitt, Super8 & Tab, W&W, Hardwell, Ellie Goulding, Fun., need we go on? The question is, which of these acts will be making their way over for Future Music Festival Asia 2013? We’ll leave you to think about that.

Seriously. Psy? At Future Music Festival 2013?

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First release of tickets will go on sale on 18th October 2012 (Thursday). For more information, visit their official website. They’re also on Facebook and Twitter, if you want more timely updates!


Hype’s Must Watch: Cop Car

Focus World has dropped a new trailer for upcoming movie “Cop Car”.  Directed by Jon Watts, the film stars Kevin Bacon as a sheriff in a petty town who makes life miserable for two adolescents who make off with his patrol unit.

“Cop Car” tells the story of two mischievous 10-year-old boys who stumble upon a seemingly abandoned police cruiser when they were wandering around the woods. The boys start to have some harmless fun, driving around whilst being completely unaware that the sheriff has stashed a hostage in the trunk.

The fun stops when the sheriff realises that the cop car has vanished and  aims to get his car back at all costs. The adolescents find themselves in the midst of a deadly game with only one way out — to drive as fast as their cop car can take them.

Co-written by Watts and Christopher D.Ford, the film is produced by Cody Ryder, Alicia Van Couvering, Sam Bisbee, Andrew Kortschak and Jon Watts. “Cop Car” will be executive produced by Walter Kortschak, Lance Acord, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Frank Brenner, Bill Perry, Tom Valerio and Kevin Bacon. The co-producers of the film include Theodora Dunlap, Michaela McKee and Isabel Siskin.

Starring James Freedson-Jackson, Hays Wellford, Shea Whigham and Camryn Manheim, “Cop Car” is scheduled for release on 7th August and will be available On-Demand as well as on Digital HD a week after.


#Marvel: Ava DuVernay Courted To Direct An Upcoming Marvel Movie

In a world of uncertainty, there’s one thing that is certain – Marvel Studios is forever looking for the best director who can helm their movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

According to The Wrap, Ava DuVernay is currently being eyed by Marvel to direct one of the studio’s upcoming superhero movies – either “Captain Marvel” or “Black Panther“. Sources have also suggested that she will most likely direct the latter, as it will be released first.

There are other directors who were being shortlisted to helm the movie too, but DuVernay emerged as the top choice. Discussions have been held, with DuVernay having a mutual interest with Marvel to join the cinematic universe.

The Wrap also reported that Marvel is determined to appoint an African-American director for “Black Panther” and a female director to helm “Captain Marvel”.

The news came on the heels of the recent report about the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) accusing studios, network, and talent agencies in Hollywood for discriminating female directors. ACLU asked for an investigation regarding the unfairness as majority of the directors are of the male gender.

Patty Jenkins, who was previously hired to helm “Thor: The Dark World”, was supposed to be the first-ever female director to helm a Marvel movie. However, she pulled out due to creative differences. If DuVernay is confirmed as the director of “Black Panther” or “Captain Marvel”, and stays with the production until the end, she will officially make history as the first female director for the MCU.

DuVernay is a director and a screenwriter who is known for directing the critically acclaimed movie, “Selma“. She was also the first female African-American director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award for Best Picture.

“Black Panther” will make its way to cinemas on 6th July 2018, while “Captain Marvel” is scheduled for release on 2nd November 2018.

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Lady Gaga Slams DJ Calvin Harris

DJ Calvin Harris now knows never to mess with the Mama Monster. During an interview on BBC Breakfast, Calvin reportedly mentioned that he didn’t want to work with Lady Gaga. But according to the songstress, she didn’t even bring up anything to the DJ.

Gaga tweeted the following upon the news:

Since Calvin isn’t your average “drama queen” (or maybe he was just scared with Gaga), he responded, “@ladygaga no your label emailed me. I always make sure I say I’m a fan when asked about it, I apologise if I offended u, wasn’t the intention”. The 26-year-old Lady Gaga took his apology positively. In turn, she too extended her apology and even congratulation him on the release of his new album.

In any case, let’s just hope that Gaga and Harris might actually work on a track or two together in the near future!


Future Sound Asia Presents #AboveAndBeyond Live In Kuala Lumpur

The sky’s the limit, but music can go way beyond the limit.

Having recently brought us Borgeous, Future Sound Asia will now break their limit by bringing the world’s most famous trance trio, Above & Beyond, back to Malaysia for a one-night-only gig.

Formed in 2000, Above & Beyond is an English progressive trance group consisting of members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. They are the owners of London-based electronic dance music labels Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, and also host a weekly radio show titled Group Therapy Radio.

The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.

The trance trio is certainly no stranger to Malaysia, as they’ve previously performed in Kuala Lumpur for their Group Therapy Tour in 2011. And now, they are set to take KL by storm again with their impressive audio/visual DJ set. The event will be supported by local talents Xu and HULKAS.

Tickets goes on sale on 17th August (Monday) and they are available for purchase online at BoxTix.

The set times for Above & Beyond’s show at KL Live, Kuala Lumpur have been released. We hear that it’s going to be mad packed so plan your travels well and try to get there early, peeps.

For more information, visit Future Sound Asia’s Facebook page.


#JohnnieWalker: Celebrate The Gift Of Giving With Limited Edition Gift Packs

This Christmas, share the big, bold flavours of Johnnie Walker as the Scotch Whisky brand has  the perfect gift for all whisky aficionados out there. Johnnie Walker is giving consumers more reasons to celebrate with three limited edition gift packs exclusive to the festive season. Bound to be a hit at the next house or office party, the gift packs are available for the  Johnnie Walker Black Label, Johnnie Walker Double Black and Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve.

With each packaging designed to elegantly bring to life the character of each variant, the iconic Johnnie Walker Black Label features a chic and timeless design, while the Johnnie Walker Double Black showcases its bolder and richer flavours and the Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserves lives true to the celebration blend that it is, whilst also using gold to exude the honey and sweeter notes.

Each gift pack contains two whisky rock glasses to ensure that Johnnie Walker fans are able to enjoy their favourite whisky the way it should be this Christmas, in style. These gift packs are available at Aeon, GCH, Aeon Big and Tesco outlets at the recommended retail prices below:

RM166 – Johnnie Walker® Black Label®
RM220 – Johnnie Walker® Double Black™
RM238 – Johnnie Walker® Gold Label Reserve™

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Psy’s Confirms Name Of New Single!

The whole is now waiting to hear from South Korean rapper Psy, who’s under pressure to follow up the success of his “Gangnam Style” megahit. However, he has made it a point to keep the upcoming single under tight wraps.

The superstar reportedly said, “I’ve been working and reworking on it continuously and I think the latest version will be the final one. This is another very rousing song. Its title is Gentleman. The dance is one known to all Koreans but new to foreigners. This will be presented in Psy style. I can’t tell you about the dance, but all Koreans know this dance – those in other countries haven’t seen it”.

He also added that the new song is extremely fun. The song will be previewed on 12th April 2013. Following which, Psy will then perform it in public for the first time at a 13th April 2013 concert in Seoul, named “Happening“.

After the concert, the global celebrity will embark on a grueling tour schedule of Europe and Asia in May and in June. He’s definitely going places once again, alright. We’ll be honest and say that we can’t wait to hear “Gentleman” – and see it, too. Psy oppa, fighting!


(Video) TikToker Criticises Chinese Slang Used In “KL Gangster” Film

Movies are fictional works that are meant to be enjoyed as entertainment. However, not everyone will see their value. What some people see as well-written, others will find something wrong with the movie. Of course when it comes to art, everyone’s opinion can be very subjective.

Take, for instance, our local movie “KL Gangster”. The movie did very well at the box office, reaching RM1.5 million on the first day of its debut and it received positive reviews from critics. Despite its success, this TikToker was brutally honest with the movie’s dialogue spoken by certain characters.

Replying to @creed_arctic janganlah lu gua lu gua, lebih baik cakap proper Bahasa Melayu 😂

♬ original sound – Low Sok Ying – Low Sok Ying

TikToker Low Sok Ying recently posted a video on her channel where she reviewed the hit 2011 movie, “KL Gangster”. Her review is also a response to a netizen’s question asking what Chinese people think of Malay gangsters using Chinese slang in movies like “KL Gangster”. The TikToker took 2 hours of her time to watch the movie and this is what she has to say.

“It was (so) hilarious that I couldn’t stop laughing throughout the whole movie! What are they saying?!” she exclaimed. She also wrote in her caption that the characters should’ve just spoken proper Malay instead. The content creator then started reciting some of the dialogue in the movie. She then asked her followers if Malay gangsters actually talk like this. The influencer stated that she did not understand half of the dialogue that was being said in the movie.

“The use of ‘Lu’ and ‘Gua’ [in the movie] are definitely in the Hokkien dialect cause it’s known to be on the harsh side but if you ask me, I think it’s rather rude,” she stated. The director of LSY Branding then elaborated that she’d rather stay away from people using this slang in public. Netizens commented on her post saying that they agree with her opinions.

Susah nak jadi cikgu zaman ni. Kalau esok you tak dapat cari account saya, you tau lah. 🗿 #muridmuridsekalian

♬ original sound – danny phantom – danny

Prior to her review, Low Sok Ying posted a video educating her followers on certain Chinese phrases and what they actually mean so that people are more aware before using these terms in public. This video led to a netizen asking for her opinion on the “KL Gangster” movie.


BloomThis Curates Bespoke Floral Decor For Colony Event Space In Special Collaboration

Event organisers can now enjoy a bespoke floral decor by BloomThis when they hold their events at one of KL’s top luxury event spaces, Colony Star Boulevard located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

The collaboration between the on-demand online florist and market leader in the floral giving sector, BloomThis and Colony to provide complete floral decorations for the event spaces will run from April 2022 until further notice. These specially curated thematic packages come in three themes: Candy Sky, Boho Blush and Lilac Dream.

Curated by some of the best floral artists who have been creating moments of happiness through flower arrangements and artisan gifts since 2015, these special packages will allow you to have your perfect party – whether it’s a whimsical candy-coloured tea party, a dreamy fairy-tale wedding proposal or even a bohemian themed rooftop garden wedding reception.

The decoration by BloomThis is meant to complement the already luxurious event space by Colony. It is also highly personalised to cater to various types of parties and events such as baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, wedding receptions, wedding proposals or even glamping events.

Meanwhile, this year marks the 7th year as Malaysia’s most stylish online florist and purveyor of gifts for BloomThis. This is certainly a significant milestone for BloomThis in its journey to learn new knowledge and the dynamics of business as it continues to achieve more as a proud homegrown startup.

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Contest: WeiBird’s Kuala Lumpur Concert Tickets Up For Grabs

If you’ve been following WeiBird’s (韦礼安) career for a long time, now’s your chance to watch him live. Guess what? He is officially coming to Malaysia for his concert. After being forced to cancel his Malaysian concert last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s great to see live performances resuming in the city again.

Brought to you by IMC Live Global, the 35-year-old Mandopop star’s 2022 concert takes after his award-winning song “因为是你” (Just Stay With Me). As a gratitude to fans who have supported him throughout his music career, WeiBird hopes that his music will have a positive impact on his listeners.

“It’s a pity that I was not able to bring my ‘At Thirty’ World Tour to Malaysia last year due to the pandemic,” said WeiBird. “Thanks to the unyielding support from my fans, I can have my first concert in Malaysia this July, exclusively produced for my fans!” Thankfully, during the many lockdowns, the Taiwanese singer has been keeping us company with new music – including the chart-topping hit “Red Scarf (如果可以)”.

Details to the WeiBird’s Concert in Malaysia are as follows:

To purchase his concert tix, click here.

Thanks to our friends from IMC, we’re giving away 10 concert tickets to watch WeiBird’s tour when he visits Kuala Lumpur. Here are the terms & conditions on how you can win a ticket for yourself:


#JuicecoMY: Malaysia’s Largest Fruit Juice Store Offers More Than 200 Juices

Craving for some delicious fruit juice? Perhaps you’d like to quench your thirst at the newly-opened Juiceco.

Situated in Bangsar (opposite Nasi Kandar Pelita and McDonalds), Malaysia’s largest fruit juice store offers 200 types of fresh beverages that include juices, smoothies, and milkshakes. Fruit salads, ice-cream, and fruit-based snacks are also available.

Owned and managed by Vitamin Palace from the Middle East, Juiceco’s flagship store has been decorated into a fruit haven. You can spot everything from apples, oranges, lemons, mangos, and pineapples in the colourful fruit-themed interior. It’s certainly one-of-a-kind design.

Juiceco held its grand launch last Friday night (7th July) and Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor was invited as the guest-of-honour. This was her 3rd visit to our country since her last visit at Brickfields back in 2015.

When asked to pick a favourite juice out of the 200 options available, the 36-year-old actress replied, “Who has that kind of choice? I’ve never been given that choice before. And ‘Jamaica’ is my favourite. If that is my favourite, then it will be Malaysia’s favourite too.”

The price for juices per cup begins from RM5 onwards and ranges between kids, medium, and large. Bottle options ranging from 1 litre to 10 litre are also available. You can take a look at the full list beverages and food together with their corresponding prices here.

The details to Juiceco Malaysia are as follows:


GLOBAL Pres. Bart B More At Zouk KL

Bart van der Meer aka Bart B More, has quickly become one of the brightest stars in the international electronic music scene. He has consistently been crafting dance floor destroyers that have received massive support from prominent DJ’s around the world.

Bart first gained exposure as a promising newcomer to the Dutch scene. Combining his love for beat-driven, looped techno music with big room house and electro; he has been crafting are freshingly new cross-over sound. He unleashed “So It Goes” in 2007 and a remix of Sandy Rivera’s “Freak,” both of which gained extensive international support while being crowned Pete Tong’s Essential New Tunes.

Since then, he has added several original tracks on various labels to his arsenal, which have all climbed to high points on the Beatport charts.

Bart B More has also demonstrated a natural ability for creating incredible remixes. Recently they include Sneaky Sound System “We Love”, Teenage Bad Girl “Rye Rye” and Cee-Lo Green“Fuck You”:

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In 2008, Bart B More founded Secure Recordings, which has already released some great records from Diplo, Bassjackers, Riva Starr, Harvard Bass, Drop The Lime, AC Slater, Baskerville and Bingo Players. Us? We just want to hear all of the above live.

Ticket Entry: RM35Ladies / RM45 Men (inc 1 drink)

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

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s Facebook page.

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Malaysian-born Ping Coombes Wins MasterChef’s Champion Of Champions With Authentic Malaysian Cuisine

As Malaysians, we take great pride in our local dishes and cuisines. Not only do they taste good and every flavour complements each other well, but at the same time, our food is also symbolic of the various cultures we have in Malaysia.

As if we’re not proud enough of our cuisines, Malaysian-born chef Ping Coombes has brought that pride to another level by snatching the crown from MasterChef’s Champion of Champions competition with authentic Malaysian cuisine!

Last weekend, it was announced on the official Instagram account of MasterChef UK that Ping Coombes, the 2014 winner of MasterChef UK has won the competition! She went against 2011 champion Tim Anderson, 2017 champion Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed, 2018 champion Kenny Tutt and 2019 champion Irini Tzortzoglou.

There were two challenges for the champions to face in the competition; one, to create a dish that they have known by-heart and two, create their best two courses from their repertoire. All in 2 hours and 15 minutes. So Ping, decided to dive real deep into her heritage. The winning dishes that she had prepared for the judges were her modified version of Clay Pot Chicken, and an exclusive version of the famous roadside stall dessert, Ais Kacang.

She used a Guinea fowl for the Clay Pot Chicken, and stuffed it with sausage and shiitake mushroom rice, topped with lime, ginger and chili gel. She also served shards of crispy rice with bits of dried shrimps on the side. The dish was served with a Guinea fowl sauce that is somewhat fruity but with hints of heat from the ginger.

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While for the Ais Kacang, instead of topping rose-flavoured syrup on the shaved ice as usual, Ping used a rose-flavoured meringue shards that melts on the tongue and also salted sweet corn mousse. The most unique part is, the shaved ice goes on top of those cream and solid elements. Where does the coconut milk go, you may ask; the shaved ice is infused with coconut!

Not only are those dishes mouth-watering, but also creative! Even judge Gregg Wallace can’t seem to get enough of the Ais Kacang! Ping mentioned how she was relieved after hearing the comments from the judges, and was even more grateful to be crowned as the champion amongst the champions. She stated, “(I’m) putting myself out there again, open to criticism, but to get those comments was like absolutely out of this world.”

We, from Hype, are so proud that Ping Coombes is putting our local dishes on the palates and plates of the world.


Men In Black International: 7 Fun Tidbits About The Sequel/Reboot

The ” Men in Black” are back to protect the Earth from the scum of the universe. With “Men In Black International” though, the franchise is shifting the focus from Agents J and K to a new team of duo.

“Thor: Ragnarok” co-stars Chris Hemsworth (Agent H) and Tessa Thompson (Agent M) are taking a break from the world of Norse mythology and Marvel comics to fight crime in dapper outfits. Dubbed as “kind of a sequel and a reboot all rolled into one”, the story will focus the fact that there’s a mole in the Men in Black organisation.

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“(It’s) a sort of reinvention, an opening up of the original franchise that aesthetically is a lot different,” said Hemsworth. “Like the geography of this one, we’re not just in New York — we’re in Istanbul, Italy, London.”

Although neither Will Smith nor Tommy Lee Jones aren’t expected to slip into their suits for the new story, we’ll get to see Emma Thompson reprise her role from 2012’s “Men in Black 3” as the secret government organisation’s big boss, Agent O. Directed by F. Gary Gray, here are 7 other fun facts about “Men In Black International”:

“We’re actually taking it back in time and saying that International exists in many cities around the world, and maybe even started a century ago,” production designer Charles Wood noted.

“I think you do have the chance inside all of this escapism to say something, and make a movie that has heart and that has satire and that holds up a mirror to our stuff,” she told Entertainment Weekly.

“Thor’s stunts are wildly complicated, but it feels like an atomic bomb goes off with each of those (hammer) hits. Everything is sort of magnified to a level that is so nonhuman. Whereas this, we have to keep grounding it,” Hemsworth recalled.

“There’s always a part of it where I’m like, ‘Can I do a flip or just sort of leap from this building to that one?’ and they’re like, ‘Nah, humans don’t do that sort of thing’,” he said with a laugh. “So they have to rein me in occasionally.”

You probably remember the actress for her captivating performance in “The Greatest Showman”. For this role though, Ferguson’s character reportedly has “Saturn-ringed hair and third arm”, and “would look right at home in Beetlejuice’s waiting room”.

“He’s the last survivor of an alien race that had been hiding out on Earth disguised as a chess set,” Nanjiani revealed, “and he has some major self-esteem issues.”

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For those wearing black suit and white shirt uniform of the Men In Black (like the dapper purple alien with blue-hued mushroom-like growths), it’s safe to assume they’re agents. Beside the purple alien is a brown fin-like design on her head with a tan and pink colour throughout and no nose.

Swipe to the next and you’ll see a bright red alien with bulging eyes and protruding ears. There’s also another alien with all green skin with large rounded eyes and a pointed nose.

“The twins are out-of-this-world incredible, amazing,” Hemsworth gushed. “It’s like some sort of high-speed, very postproduction altered state.”

“Men In Black International” debuts in local cinemas 13th June 2019.

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#WINNER: Idol Group Addresses Taehyun’s Departure For The First Time

In October 2016, it was announced that WINNER’s activities would be postponed indefinitely due to Nam Taehyun’s worsening mental health issues. Then, in a shocking, unexpected twist, YG Entertainment announced his departure in November, but assured fans that the group will soldier on as a 4-member group.

After a hiatus of more than 1 year, WINNER has finally made their comeback with the single album “Fate Number For“. This also marks their first music release without former member Nam Taehyun.

In a recent interview in conjunction with their comeback, the members revealed their thoughts about Taehyun’s departure for the first time.

Leader Kang Seung Yoon explained, “Nam Taehyun couldn’t continue with us due to health reasons. It’s true that it was a hard time for us. Rather than thinking lightly of it, we were worried about our fans, since we had lots of fans who supported him. Also, he had been doing a good job as the main vocalist, so we were also concerned about that.”

However, he exclaimed that didn’t want fans to wait, and so, chose to continue working on new music. He said, “We can’t spend all of our time worrying, and we decided that we shouldn’t make our fans wait anymore, so we got right into working on music for a comeback. We worked hard to improve our individual skills so that fans wouldn’t feel like there’s an empty spot. We had no choice but to become better.”

With Taehyun’s departure, Jinwoo got more vocal parts – as evident in “Really Really”. The 25 year old singer tried his best to improve on his vocals and even received lessons for it.

“I got more vocal parts after Nam Taehyun left, so I thought hard about how I could do a good job in them. I focused mostly on (improving) my vocals. I received lessons when I wasn’t working, and I recorded the song multiple times. I just kept practicing and practicing.”

Seungyoon also acknowledged the feelings of fans but explained that the change from 5 to 4 members was inevitable. He wrapped up the interview nicely, saying, “Now we’re 4, so we have to accept that. I think in our fans’ hearts, it will forever be the 5 of us. I don’t want to erase the 5-member WINNER, but please support us as 4 members as well.”

We will continue to cheer for you, WINNER! Also, don’t forget to check out their latest double title tracks “Really Really” and “Fool”.

For updates on the group, remember to check out their official website and Facebook page.


Magazine Publisher Blu Inc Media Officially Closes Down

One of the most well-known magazine-publishing companies in Malaysia, Blu Inc Media Sdn Bhd, has close down beginning today (Thursday, 30th April).

Blu Inc has been in the business for almost 4 decades, with 20 local and international lifestyle titles in English, Malay and Chinese. They include CLEO, Her World, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Jelita, Female, Glam and The Peak.

In a letter signed by CEO Datin Azliza Tajuddin, she said that the board of directors have come to a conclusive decision to cease all its digital and print publications under Blu Inc. She also explained that business had already been suffering over the past couple of years. The Covid-19 crisis was ultimately the final nail in the coffin.

“With the current Movement Control Order to contain Covid-19, the losses continued even more for the months of March and April, and this trend is expected to continue for the next few months. It is uncertain that we will be able to see any light at the end of the tunnel,” Azliza was quoted as saying.

Jolston Ng and Faizal Hadi as general managers, together with Shireen Goh, Bowen Tee and Connie Lee of the accounts department, as well as Habibah Muhammad of the human resource team have been appointed to assist Blu Inc through this process.

Most employees will be contacted separately via e-mail about their respective employment status. Our heart goes out to our fellow media friends during this challenging times.

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AirAsia To Suspend KL To Kalibo (Boracay) & Surat Thani Flights In 2018

Planning your travelling trips for next year already, wanderlusters?

During the first quarter of 2018, AirAsia will be suspending flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kalibo (Boracay), Philippines and Surat Thani, Thailand. This news comes courtesy of Wilson Ng from the publication, Places and Foods.

According to the site, the route from KLIA2 to Surat Thani will stop operation at the end of February 2018. As some of you may know, Surat Thani is one of the central cities in Thailand. Many tourists use it to en route to nearby destinations such as Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Khao Sok National Park, Ang Thong National Marine Park, and of course, Koh Samui.

As for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kalibo (Boracay), an email notification from the low-cost airline states that it will be withdrawing effective 26th March 2018. For those who have already booked flights in advanced will be given three options. You can either change your flight to an earlier date, request for a credit account of the same value, or get a full refund.

Do notify your friends and family members if they have made any bookings to the aforementioned destinations.


Contest: Win VIP Passes To Resorts World Genting’s SkyAvenue Indoor Attractions

When you think about the school holidays, do you envision your kids spending yet another week at home glued to their mobile phones and tablets? How about heading up amongst the clouds for a day at Resorts World Genting in conjunction with the August school holidays and Malaysia’s Independence day?

At Level 4 of the SkyAvenue mall, a fun time awaits every girl and boy, young or old. Thanks to our friends at Resorts World Genting, we’d like to reward our loyal readers at Hype with VIP passes to enjoy the indoor attractions at SkyAvenue.

The attractions include the Jurassic Research Center which is the answer to everyone’s childhood dreams with massive figures of different species, or the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium which holds over a cabinet of curiosities with over 400 exhibits.

Next, head on to Zombie Outbreak which is definitely not for the faint hearted where visitors can experience what it is like to be one of the last survivors of a nightmare Zombie Apocalypse.

At the Alive Museum, visitors will enter a world fun and engaging trick art with the hand-painted artwork. And if that is not enough, visit Snow World and experience the temperature of -6 degrees. Take a tube and go down the slide, or throw a snow ball and sit on a toboggan.

*Feel free to check out our review on these attractions here.

The younger ones will want to pay a visit to Jungle Gym, a wonderland of free play for kids to run, climb, jump, slide and tumble around whilst simultaneously developing their sensory scales. No matter which attractions you choose, you’re guaranteed a day of fun and excitement at Resorts World Genting.

End your day with a scrumptious meal at JR Curry house that serves authentic Malaysian-Indian cuisine. Get those spices in your body to warm yourself from the cool weather of the highlands.

Each winner from Hype’s SkyAvenue Indoor Attractions contest will win vouchers worth RM550 in total! They are:

How to win, you ask? Easy! Just follow the instructions below.


Beware! 10 Symptoms That May Lead To Heart Attack

The recent news of Ashraf Sinclair‘s sudden passing came as a big surprise for everyone. This relates to the fact that the late star has been relatively fit and didn’t show any signs of illness at all.

The Malaysian model-turned-actor – who found fame as the character Eddy in 2005 movie “Gol & Gincu” – passed away yesterday (Tuesday, 18th February) due to heart attack. He was 40 years old.

It’s arguable that heart disease can be considered as a silent killer for everyone. This is because it can happen to anyone at anytime, regardless of any age.

If you’re searching for precautionary steps, then look no further as we’ve come up with a list of 10 symptoms that can lead to heart attack. Scroll down to find out more:

Extreme tiredness referred here has nothing to do with tiredness due to excessive physical activity. People who are at risk of heart disease will often have difficulty in carrying out simple activities like walking to the bathroom or even taking a glass of water to drink.

In this case, you will have to avoid heavy sports activities. For those who don’t know, there’s also been a case where someone died while playing futsal due to heart failure. Please be extra careful, everyone!

According to experts, over 50% of cases have recorded that individuals with weak hearts will complain of abdominal pain. This may lead to other symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or even vomiting. This symptom shows no mercy whether you’re a male or female.

Meanwhile, about 40% of people who suffer from heart disease will face difficulty in breathing. If the situation continues for a longer period of time, one may be at risk for heart disease. Not only that, this symptom also causes a person to feel dizzy.

Speaking of feeling dizzy, you may also shows signs of fatigue and feel nauseous. In addition, you might also experience cold sweat from your pores along the process.

Another warning sign of heart attack is excessive sweating, despite not doing any physical activities. As you may know, your heart requires extra effort to pump the blood in the blocked arteries. Thus, your body will sweat more in order to keep your body temperature low.

For the ladies, you have to be very cautious if you lose up to 100 strands of hair a day. This may also refer to symptoms that lead to heart attack. This condition is also the same for men over 50 years old.

Don’t be surprised! Insomnia can also be associated with an increased risk of heart attack and also stroke. The notable symptoms of insomnia include difficulty of falling asleep, often awake at night as well as waking up too early. This might affect your sleeping cycle as a result.

Studies have found a significant link between the risk of heart failure and insomnia. In a research conducted in China, as reported in the Neurology journal, people who are suffering at least 3 signs of insomnia are most likely to have heart attack.

In this case, either your heart will suddenly stop for a moment or will beat continuously despite not being in a panic state and so on. This often happens in an unexpected manner and will last for 1-2 minutes. If the condition persists, you might feel dizzy and tired. Therefore, it’s best for you to see the doctor for further treatment before it’s too late.

Who would have thought that those who have been suffering from back pain are also at risk of having heart attack. The pain is usually felt between your two bones and can spread from your chest all the way to your back.

Definitely the most noticeable symptoms of all – most patients will often experience extreme pain including the notion of being stabbed in the heart. Don’t take it lightly if you’ve encountered such episodes and seek for medical consultation immediately.

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#TheMagnificentSeven: Lee Byung Hun Joins Cast; Jason Momoa In Talks To Star

Jason Momoa and Lee Byung Hun are set to star in the remake of “The Magnificent Seven”, a 1960 American western film.

It is unsure which character will Momoa take on, but insiders have reported that he will play one of the antagonists.

On the other hand, Deadline has reported that South Koran actor Lee Byung Hun will take on the character of Billy Rocks. So far, no details about his character were revealed.

Momoa’s and Byung Hun’s additions are unsurprising as the movie already boasted multiple hotshots such as Denzel Washington (“The Book of Eli”), Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy“), and Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil“). Other casts include Haley Bennett of “The Equalizer” fame, Ethan Hawke of “Boyhood” fame, and Wagner Moura of “Elite Squad” fame.

Antoine Fuqua will be helming the movie, with Roger Birnbaum and Todd Black producing.

While the original classic took place in a Mexican village, there has been speculations that the remake will take the location of a mining town instead. The remake will begin with Bennett’s character hiring a bunch of mismatched gunfighters to shield her town from bandits.

Lee Byung Hun will be seen next in “Terminator: Genisys“, which will hit cinemas on 1st July. Momoa will play Aquaman in Warner Bros.’ upcoming DC Comics movies, “Aquaman” and “Justice League“.


VIMA Southeast Asian Final Nominees List

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here!

The final nominee list for VIMA Southeast Asia has been announced and boy, oh boy, it’s insane!

Leading the pack are Project E.A.R, NICK from Indonesia and MASIA ONE from Singapore  with 5 nominations each. Yacko comes in next with a collective of 8 nominations, 3 to her own name and 5 from being part of NICK. The biggest winner of VIMA 2013, Masia One returns with tracks featuring collaborations with RZA (Wu-Tang Clan), Isis Salam and Dubtronic Kru (GBOB World winner).

Project E.A.R also makes a comeback to VIMA after winning several awards on the Asian platform, AVIMA, back in 2009. Project E.A.R features a collective that includes Pop Shuvit from Malaysia, Thaitanium, MC Dandee and Jay Calo from Thailand, Slapshock from the Philippines, Saint Loco from Indonesia and Ahli Fiqir from Singapore and also have a  nominated collaboration with Dave Kennedy (guitarist from Angels & Airwaves).

2014 also sees a first in VIMA history as there are nominees from Myanmar. One from girl group Me N Ma Girls and the other from the rock band, Side Effect. Southeast Asia VIMA nominees will be joined by the top 3 winners and wildcards from VIMA India and VIMA Malaysia to have a showdown at VIMA Asia from January 15th, 2014 to February 8th, 2014. The battle period is also went public voting and global judges evaluation will commence. Winners of VIMA Asia will be announced on the awards night in Malaysia in March 2014. Date is to be confirmed.

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Hype’s Must Watch: Gifted

Ever wondered how Chris Evans and Jenny Slate became a real life couple?

Before one of our favourite Hollywood couples walked the red carpet together, the duo were starring in a Marc Webb-directed family drama titled, “Gifted”.

In “Gifted”, which just dropped its 1st trailer yesterday (Tuesday, 1st November), we don’t see Captain America and Marcel the Shell sharing that many scenes together as we imagined, but we can tell that the chemistry and connection they shared on screen is real!

The adorable drama centres on Evan’s character, whose trying to do right by his deceased sister by providing her daughter with a normal childhood. The movie title may come across a tad generic but it, no doubt, has the potential to be a sweet, sappy movie. Bring a box of tissues too, because this film looks sad.

“Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the 7-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.

“Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.”

If you like what you see, you can check “Gifted” out when it hits theatres starting 12th April 2017.

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Man Accused Of Delhi Rape Hangs Himself

In December 2013, the news of a physiotherapy student who was brutally raped in New Delhi shook the world. Even more so when she finally succumbed to multiple injuries and died in a Singapore hospital – it sparked an outrage worldwide and raised protests across the nation.

The six men involved with the gruesome incident were then arrested and have has their names released. They are:

Just today, one of the six men, believed to be the mastermind/”leader” behind the abduction, rape, and murder of Jyoti Singh Pandey has been found dead in prison. The website of Indian news channel NDTV, quoting jail officials, said that Ram Singh has apparently hanged himself at Tihar Jail, Delhi, around 5am local time today. As of time of writing, there are no other suspicions surrounding his death and it hasn’t been considered as foul play.

Ram Singh’s family has stepped forward to rebut the news that their son, accused of the New Delhi gang-rape that shook the world, committed suicide. This is despite the fact that the officials at the maximum-security Tihar Prison in the Indian capital said that 34-year-old Ram Singh had hanged himself with a makeshift noose.

His parents insisted there was no way their son could’ve committed suicide and he had told them his life was in danger. Ram’s lawyer, too, said the death should be treated as murder.

Victim Jotyi Singh Pandey’s father, on the other hand, reportedly told AFP it was clear authorities had been negligent in handling the case which shook the world. He said, “We don’t understand how the police could fail to protect Ram Singh. They knew he was the prime accused. How could they let him choose the way he wanted to die?”


Gamers, Rev Your Engines!

Organised by DC, in conjuction with EpicSoft, and CodeMasters, the “D!RT Showdown” Asian Tournament will be coming to Malaysia (that’s us!), Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. For Malaysia, the “D!RT Showdown Tournament” will be held at Paradigm Mall, Kelana Jaya on 29th July 2012 (Sunday) at 12PM.

Is this your golden opportunity to trash all other gamers in the tournament or what?

Here’s how the D!RT Showdown Tournament rolls – contestants will compete head-to-head on the fast-paced Xbox game to score points by doing Gymkhana tricks while maneuvering the race track. Yes, the same Gymkhana that is championed by professional rally driver, Ken Block.

The player who scores the most points in the shortest time possible wins and advances to the next round. Winners from these countries will be flown to the final leg in Singapore to compete in the grand finals, where the overall champion will be revealed. The overall champion will then be crowned the first ever D!RT Showdown Asian Champion, and will receive attractive prizes including:

An exclusive pair of DC shoes (autographed by Ken Block)

The tourney is limited to only 128 registered gamers so hurry on over to their website to get your name on the list!


#Facebook: Go Full #StarWars & Add A Lightsaber To Your Profile Picture

Maybe themed profile pictures don’t have to always be about a serious cause: Facebook has teamed up with Lucasfilm to let its users add a lightsaber to their profile picture (hat tip to Techcrunch).

Users just have to visit the official Star Wars page on Facebook to edit and customise their profile picture. The image reverts to its original form after a predetermined period of time, with one week being the default option.

You can choose either a blue lightsaber (the colour representing the Jedi) or a red lightsaber (the colour representing the Sith).

This isn’t the first time Facebook has allowed its users to easily edit their profile picture. In the past, Facebook has allowed its users to celebrate marriage equality with themed profile pictures, and more recently, it has teamed up with a variety of sports leagues and clubs to customise profile pictures.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is slated to be released in a cinema near you on 17th December 2015.

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MySejahtera: Here Are A List Of Things That Should Be Resolved ASAP

Now, with the new interface of the MySejahtera application, it is to no doubt that it might be a tad bit easier for many of its users to tap their way through the application. However, while this update is essential in ensuring a smooth transition to enter premises, this is not all that could be done. There’s definitely more modifications needed in the application to promote a more user-friendly interface. With the widespread usage of state-centric applications such as the Selangkah application by the Selangor state government, more integration is definitely needed to ensure that the Selvax programme for instance could be successfully incorporated without much hassle into the MySejahtera application.

Recently, various individuals have been voicing out their concerns regarding the obstacles faced by them in getting their digital vaccination certificates just because they chose to go along with the Selvax programme! Due to this frustrating undesired after effect, they have not been able to dine-in at restaurants or experience the privileges of a fully vaccinated individual. This causes them to have a dependency towards delivery services which isn’t a bad thing but perhaps, the fully vaccinated might want to go out and about without having some sort of dependence towards other individuals or entities.

So, here’s a roundup of more things that would be essential in making this application a travel-friendly one, in the future too!

Many individuals have complained of their names or IC numbers being wrongly input into the MySejahtera application — leading to the failure of loading digital vaccination certificates. This has prevented them from experiencing the privileges of those who are fully vaccinated — a problem which could have been resolved via a simple deal via the MySejahtera helpdesk.

This issue is most common amongst foreigners who’ve had their passports used to register another person for vaccination, hence, the dilemma of identity theft. Subsequently, these individuals could not change their status at PPVs albeit themselves being fully vaccinated!

With most adult children forcing their reluctant parents to take the vaccine, it is a norm to track their parents’ vaccination status by putting them as a dependent on their respective MySejahtera applications but the problem that arises seem to be more complicated in comparison to convincing their parents to get the vaccine itself. These children face difficulties in transferring the digital vaccination certificates to their parents if they don’t live nearby or together. This had led many parents to be unable to enjoy the privileges of a fully vaccinated person!

Now, if an individual has received his or her vaccination from overseas, entering Malaysia is most likely cumbersome. You’d have to go to the nearest district health office and would take around four to five weeks. This impractical process has been delaying many people from enjoying the benefits of being fully vaccinated. It should instead be done via online verification and “interoperable” block-chain recognition where possible.

Now, for individuals who have been Covid-19 positive might have had an issue post-recovery if they don’t report his or her status daily. As an aftermath, MySejahtera would reflect their status as being positive even after their 14 days of quarantine. In the midst of handling a busy day of working from home topped up with Covid-19 symptoms, individuals infected with Covid-19 might easily forget to update their daily status regularly on MySejahtera. This problem could be simply solved via an interface in MySejahtera which enables the helpdesk to call the person the next day itself in the case of the individual forgetting to update their daily status

Overseas returnees should have a shorter quarantine time or be allowed to quarantine at home if they are fully vaccinated. This would require a faster processing time by the Health Ministry, actually. The MySejahtera vaccination status would be updated more quickly too.

Allowing those fully vaccinated to travel to countries with a lower number of cases would require timely updating of the MySejahtera digital vaccination certificate and if in the case of foreign tourists in Malaysia, the Malaysian government could consider issuing temporary vaccination certificates to tourists who have been fully vaccinated abroad so, they could travel and roam around freely in Malaysia — similarly to locals who are fully vaccinated.

Well, with an increasing number of MySejahtera users complaining that they’ve been facing technical issues, it is indeed necessary to increase the capacity of MySejahtera Helpdesk and Hotline, including the use of technology such as artificial intelligence and chatbots. At least for now, the additional funds spent on MySejahtera would be justified with the integration of these features!

The MySejahtera application should at least have the proper capacity to trace at least 80% of all close contacts within 24 hours and provide better alert notifications of possible close contact immediately and advisory on the next step of action. This would prevent a sky-rocketing number of cases in Malaysia.

Nevertheless, these much-needed modifications might be a bit too daunting in the midst of the vaccination program but it’s advisable to rectify all of these before reopening state and international borders. Hopefully, swift action would be taken to modify the MySejahtera application with more useful and user-friendly features!


#Hardwell: Revealed Vol 6 Minimix Released As Free Download Via WeTransfer

After 5 years of Revealed mayhem that has seen current Top 100 #1 DJ Hardwell release some of the heaviest hitters in the industry and provide a home for the next generation of electronic talents, it’s only fitting that an all-new “Hardwell Presents Revealed” mix album in the form of Volume 6, is here to start the summer in style.

Spanning 26 tracks of unashamedly explosive tunes, including 2 all-new Hardwell productions, there are also familiar names that have led Revealed to the top of the Beatport charts, with hot-off-the-press cuts from W&W, Dyro, Blasterjaxx, Nom De Strip and Manse.

Along with heavy weight champs Armin Van Buuren and Tiësto weighing in, Hardwell presents Revealed Volume 6 is the next chapter in the genre-leading label’s history that fans can listen to in any environment.

Premiered at Ultra during Hardwell’s main stage headline set, “Survivors” with long withstanding label mate Dannic, has been sending fans into overdrive ever since the ID surfaced online, with Revealed Volume 6 proving to be the perfect home to showcase what is surely set to be one of the trademark tracks of the year, thanks to a feature spot from rising vocalist and “United We Are” collaborator Haris.

In addition to this, an exclusive W&W remix of Hardwell featuring Mr. Probz’s “Birds Fly” will be providing a sneak peek into a very special project due later in the year, whilst Hardwell and Wiwek’s “Chameleon” will be reborn into an instrumental edit especially for the release.

No genre is left untouched with only the label’s prime selections of progressive house, techno-tinged bass beats, and heavier trance influences.

Fans can get an early preview of the mix compilation album by downloading the minimix for free in collaboration with cloud-based file service WeTransfer here.

Don’t forget to get your hands on the next chapter of the Revealed story with “Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 6” – out 19th June on Beatport. Alternatively, you could also pre-order it from iTunes here.

For more information on Hardwell, hit up his website or Facebook page.

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Hype Eats: Appetising New Releases In The Klang Valley This Week (8th August – 14th August)

It’s not like working people these days don’t like to cook. Simply put, they lack time to prepare the food and clean up after themselves. That is precisely why they prefer to buy take-outs, instant meals, or to just simply dine out.

If you’re one of those working people then don’t worry as we’re here to help! From ample to affordable to nutritious to fancy, we got it all covered for you. So don’t pass up the opportunity to get acquainted with some of these delectables and get down on this week’s Hype Eats now!

Location: All 7-Eleven & 7CAFe outlets nationwide

7-Eleven is inviting the public to look forward to a buffet of counter and ready-to-eat meals! The hearty choices will be perfect for those who seek on-the-go and affordable dishes. You can grab them for as low as RM2.90! Seek out these varieties of flavours only at 7-Eleven and 7CAFe, and you can click here for more details.

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The Subway Curry Sekali is exclusively presented to evoke recollections of everyone’s favourite traditional curry flavours. Customers can also enjoy their Subway with a specially designed wrapper featuring Malaysians landmarks, the iconic national flower, Hibiscus, and Subway’s cheery mascot, Sabweh. For more information, you can go here.

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Looking for something different from the traditional KITKAT? Be amazed at just one bite of the all-new limited edition KITKAT Dark Cookies! A perfectly blended combination of the crispy KITKAT wafer and dark chocolate cookie crumble will reward chocolate lovers with its energising and rich flavour.

4. InterContinental KL OneSixFive X Mizukami

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Location: InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Discover the finest cocktails in the heart of Kuala Lumpur at the ONESIXFIVE Lounge in collaboration with Mizukami Collective. Each drink combines traditional and unique flavours to give guests the taste of Asia. Contact InterContinental Kuala Lumpur at +6016-2024623 or email fnb.admin@ickualalumpur.com.my for reservations.

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Location: All Cool Blog outlets nationwide

Do not miss the yumminess from Coolblog with their latest Love Coconut drink series! Take a sip and enjoy either pandan, yam, or vanilla flavours alongside chewy sago and topped with coconut flakes. Head over here now for more info!

Stay cool and refreshed with Nescafé Iced Barista-Style coffee, Nescafé’s ready-to-drink crafted blend in a bottle. Savour the beverage in three flavours – Cappuccino, Chococino, and Caffe Latte and enjoy it whenever and wherever you like it. Get one now at your nearest store while stock still lasts!

Anis Sharina contributed to this article.

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#NASA: Over 5,000 Malaysian Names On Their Way To Mars

According to Star Online, over 5,000 Malaysian names will have a seat on the next National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) mission to Mars.

As at time of writing, a whopping total of 5,368 Malaysian names (out of 973,686 names from around the globe) have been submitted to sent on the Orion flight test on 4th Dec, placing the nation in 23rd place for the number of names submitted. The names will be etched on a microchip that will to be sent on Nasa destinations that are literally out-of-this-world.

Your name will begin its journey on a dime-sized microchip when the agency’s Orion spacecraft launches Dec 4 on its first flight, designated Exploration Flight Test-1. After a 4.5-hour, two-orbit mission around Earth to test Orion’s systems, the spacecraft will travel back through the atmosphere at speeds approaching 20,000 mph (3,2187 km/h) and temperatures near 4,000°F (2,204°C), before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

But the journey for your name does not end there!

After returning to Earth, the names will also fly on future Nasa exploration flights and missions to Mars. “With each flight, selected individuals will accrue more miles as members of a global space-faring society,” read the statement.

According to Orion program manager Mark Geyer, Nasa is pushing the boundaries of exploration and working hard to send people to Mars in the future. And when they set foot on the “Red Planet”, they’ll be exploring for all of humanity. Hence, flying these names will enable people to be part of their journey.

The deadline for receiving a personal “boarding pass” on Orion’s test flight closes 31st Oct (Friday). However, the public will have an opportunity to keep submitting names beyond 31st Oct to be included on future test flights and future Nasa missions to Mars.

To submit your name to be on Orion’s flight test, click!

For information about the Orion mission, visit their website.


Neelofa Apologises For Recording Clips Of “Lion King” In Cinema

Malaysian celebrity entrepreneur Neelofa receives tons of backlash yesterday after she uploaded snippets of the new “Lion King” movie on her Instagram story.

As a famed fashion figure in Malaysia, Neelofa’s action was deemed as irresponsible as it sets a bad example to her 6 million followers on Instagram.

Many netizens called out her action and expressed their disappointment in her. Some even reported her to Disney as well as local cinema operators like TGV and GSC.

It is not sure if legal action has been taken on Neelofa but the 30 year-old Naelofar Hijab founder has apologised for her action which resulted from her “excitement”.

Hi, tq for highlighting. We have reported this to the movie distributor (Disney) for their further action.

Do you have any information on which cinema location? We take allegations of piracy very seriously.

— TGV Cinemas 🇲🇾 (@TGVCinemas) July 23, 2019

According to Neelofa, she has “no intention to dishonour the law relating to copyright” and her action is merely out of excitement and support for the movie.

“I hereby take full responsibility of my wrongdoing and do hope that others will also learn from this and we will be extra careful in the future,” she wrote.

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Neelofa is not the first local celebrity who was called out publicly for illegal recordings in the cinema.

Previously, fellow hijab entrepreneur Vivy Yusof and singer Ara Johari were called out for recording “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Avengers: Infinity War” respectively.

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Half Norwegian, Half Malaysian Actress Natassia Returns Home For Film

Actress Natassia Malthe has been in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s. She made her big screen debut in the teen drama “Disturbing Behavior”, where she starred alongside Katie Holmes, James Marsden, and Nick Stahl. Since then she has appeared in many movies and television shows like “This Means War”, “Halloween: Ressurection”, “Elektra”, “Stark Raving Mad”, “Wish You Were Here”, “Fallen”, and “Fringe”.

Now, with a co-starring role as Brynna in “Vikingdom – The Blood Eclipse”, the half Norwegian and half Malaysian hopes to expand her acting career in Asia.

In an interview in Kuala Lumpur recently, the gorgeous model-turned-actress said that she had been trying to make a name for herself in the region for the past three years. Unfortunately, she had not been too successful:

I guess it was due to the fact that I didn’t know anyone here. I needed to know the right people in the industry here. But I am glad that after all my efforts, I landed a role in “Vikingdom”. This is timely because I really want to expand (my career) in Asia before returning to Hollywood.

My character (Brynna) has a lot of integrity, and she gets to kick a lot of big Vikings around. Brynna is also a loner and her own person. Seriously, the fighting scenes were pretty awesome. Yes it was difficult as we had to learn the steps and memorise the choreography. I got a couple of minor injuries – sprained my ankle, broke my finger. But I only realised my injuries when we completed the filming!

I guess I’m lucky to be able to do my own stunts. Ballet helped me to be flexible and move well. I just love action movies and the stunts, the fight scenes – you get such an adrenaline rush.

Handpicked by KRU Studios to be the leading lady in their big-budget feature film, 29-year-old Natassia Malthe said that she was more than happy to be in the film. “Vikingdom – The Blood Eclipse” was mostly shot in Malaysia, in several locations such as Kellie’s Castle and Gua Tempurung in Perak.

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The film is expected to be released nationwide in September.

For updates and more information on the movie, hit up their Vikingdom’s Facebook page or subscribe to their YouTube channel.


(UPDATE) #TaeTiSeo: Group Teaser Images + Highlight Medley + #Holler MV Unveiled

Holler at us if you are excited for TaeTiSeo’s comeback!

After making a successful debut in 2012 with “Twinkle”, SNSD Girls’ Generation’s subgroup TaeTiSeo will finally be making their long-awaited comeback on 16th September with their second mini album “Holler”.

Prior to the release of their new mini album, a series of teaser images were posted on the official website, along with a pre-release track “Whisper”. And as if that wasn’t enough to get us all excited, the girls will be holding a comeback showcase at Seoul Olympic Park after the release of the digital album on 16th September!

The new mini album will contain 6 tracks and a highlight medley for the album was just released today:

Plus, it seems like the girls are ready to unwrap what they’ve been working on through the MV teaser for the song “Holler”. With a strong intro to the music video, the trio once again proved that their powerful vocals are something that we shouldn’t underestimate.

We don’t know about you but the girls have definitely got us hooked on “Holler”!

OMG! The music video for “Holler” has been released and the song is just so catchy and addictive! What do you think, SONE?

Don’t forget to follow Tiffany’s official Instagram account and tell her how amazing the song was!

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“Stranger Things” Attractions Take Over KL Tower & Kwai Chai Hong

“Stranger Things” fans and geeks listen up! It’s time to dress up in your nostalgic outfits and journey to the Upside Down. In conjunction with the premiere of “Stranger Things” season 4, Netflix is blurring the line between reality and fiction by bringing the hit series experience to the heart of the capital.

Regardless whether you’re all caught up with the “Stranger Things” seasons, these new attractions and installations around Kuala Lumpur are not to be missed. Prepare yourselves cause the dark forces within the Upside Down has taken over KL Tower and Kwai Chai Hong.

Upon sundown, the iconic KL Tower will serve as a canvas for the Upside Down where scenes from season 3 and 4 will be projected unto the building. As you enter the lawn, a “Stranger Things 4” sign with vibrant neon lights awaits.

Walk past it and you’ll see the creepy Creel House with various monstrosities. Try and spot Vecna — the big bad of Season 4 — as well as the Mind Flayer and Demogorgon. Be sure to snap away as photo opportunities are aplenty, including one with the house’s ominous grandfather clock.

P/s: The gateway to the Upside Down at KL Tower is open to the public from now ‘til 29th May, with the projection show set to play in 30-minute intervals between 8pm and 12am.

Enter the Upside Down at Petaling Street

Not far away at Kwai Chai Hong, visitors can also take it the whole “Stranger Things” experience. Malacca-born artist Amir Andhar has created his mural installation that is inspired by key moments from previous seasons.

At nightfall, the Upside Down will come to life as the mirror dimension’s monsters – the Demogorgon, Mind Flayer, and Vecna – step into the light. Even the heritage alley of Kwai Chai Hong has been replaced by the Byers’ iconic alphabet Christmas lights. The highlight is probably the Rift opening in a deep corner of the laneway.

Come and check out the impressive mural and experience at Kwai Chai Hong from now until 12th June between 9am and 12am daily.


FSA + Vertigo Pres. Gareth Emery

Gareth Emery is one of dance music’s most influential and innovative DJ producers, voted #7 in DJ Mag’s “Top 100 DJs” poll making him the UK’s highest ranked DJ, and one of the youngest DJs ever to crack the top ten.

In 2010, he released his debut artist album ‘Northern Lights’ on his own label Garuda to stunning reactions from fans and critics alike, hitting no.1 on the US iTunes dance chart within hours of release. He also celebrated 100 episodes and four years of his award winning podcast, collaborated with Above & Beyond for the crossover international radio hit “On A Good Day (Metropolis)”, and penned the theme tune of the Global Gathering festival – whilst also finding time to play 130 shows, selling out clubs and rocking festivals in 40 countries to over two million people.

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Catch him in KL on Thursday, 18th April 2013 only at Vertigo KL! Deets are as follows:

Age restrictions: 18 years and above only

Ticketing: RM 35 (Pre-sale), RM 50 incl. 1 drink (Door sale)

Tickets can be purchased at Vertigo KL starting Monday 25th March at these hours: Monday (2pm – 8pm), Tuesday – Saturday (9pm til late)

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

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#BatmanvSuperman: Choose Your Side & Race For Your Team In The “Batman v Superman” Run

You’ve seen the movie, now be a part of the “Batman v Superman” fun run in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Organised by the same team behind the “Hello Kitty Run – Fruity Rush” event, the “Batman v Superman” run promises take your Batman/Superman fandom to a whole new level.

Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’ most revered, modern-day saviour, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with each other, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known before.

To register, go here. Registered runners are entitled to a running singlet, e-certificate, finishing medal, cape, and a drawstring bag.

There will even be exclusive DC Comics merchandise up for grabs. But you gotta hurry, because we have a feeling that these will definitely be snapped up in the blink of an eye!

To make it even more exciting, depending on which team you choose to be in, Team Batman and Team Superman will be running different routes. So choose your side, choose carefully, and race for your team this September, with the 5KM/10KM timed fun run around the Pandang Merbok.

Just remember to sign up before 31st July to enjoy the early bird rates! Don’t say we didn’t share ;)

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


Jessica Simpson Is Having A Boy!

She gave birth to baby girl Maxwell in May last year after what seemed like the longest pregnancy ever. By December, Jessica Simpson was pregnant again! She first denied it for weeks but confirmed it when she dropped hints via Twitter and later on went to briefly talk about her pregnancy on a “Weight Watchers” ad. This time around, however, the actress-and-singer insisted that she wouldn’t be discussing the sex of the bun in her oven.

But in true Jessica Simpson style, she accidentally let it slip.

While she was in a TV interview with talk show host Jimmy Fallon, she decided to discuss how difficult this pregnancy has been this time around. She said, “It’s a totally different pregnancy. I just feel awful. I’ve been vomiting. The crazy thing is I never knew that a wiener could actually make me nauseous..” before covering her mouth and widening her eyes. In alarm much, Jessica?

She then exclaimed, “Oh shoot! Well, I guess I just told the world that I’m having a boy!”, to which Jimmy Fallon tried to make light of by responding, “I didn’t even know what was happening. I thought maybe you were having a girl with a penis. I don’t know. Well, congratulations”.

A girl with a penis. Dang, that’s gold, Jimmy. And yes, congratulations, Jessica!


SNSD Girls’ Generation Members Tiffany, Seohyun, & Sooyoung Leave SM Entertainment

If they disband, then it truly is the end of an era.

Just 2 months ago, K-Pop idol girl group SNSD Girls’ Generation (소녀시대) celebrated their 10th anniversary – a rare occurrence for any current girl groups, or groups, for that matter. The girls also released their 6th album, “Holiday Night”, to commemorate their anniversary.

However, that might’ve been the last for all 8 members.

Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment revealed that 3 SNSD Girls’ Generation members have opted out of renewing their contracts with the label. According to an exclusive Ilgan Sports report, the members are Tiffany, Seohyun, and Sooyoung. It is believed that the girls are planning to pursue their solo careers: Tiffany to study acting in the US, Seohyun and Sooyoung to focus on acting.

Multiple news outlets quoted an SM Entertainment rep as saying, “Girls’ Generation is a precious and meaningful group for SM and for fans. The members are not thinking of disbandment at all. However, since there are members whose contracts have been terminated, we will discuss the future direction of Girls’ Generation with the members and make a careful decision.”

SNSD Girls’ Generation debuted in 2007 with their Korean eponymous debut album. Though the album gained some attention, it was not until 2009 that the group rose to fame with the single “Gee”.

American-born Korean member Tiffany as well as Seohyun have each released their respective solo albums, and are also a big part of the SNSD Girls’ Generatino sub-group TaeTiSeo (TTS). Seohyun and Sooyoung have both starred in Korean television shows, and Seohyun, in particular, has even got one foot in the door for musicals

Meanwhile, Taeyeon, YoonA, Yuri, Hyoyeon, and Sunny have renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment.

Source: billboard, Ilgan Sports / Featured image: SM Entertainment.

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First Skyline Luge Attraction In Malaysia Set To Debut In Gamuda Gardens

The pandemic has made us all dread the idea of being stuck indoors. The boredom we’ve experienced during that period of time was unbearable and we would never want to experience it again. That being said, with the limited restrictions now, there are bound to be more exciting and adventurous activities to explore.

So, are you looking for attractions to go to after being trapped by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns? Well, there’s one more you can add to your list. The first Skyline Luge Activity Park is being introduced in Malaysia and we can’t wait!

Skyline Enterprises, the New Zealand-based company, will open the attraction at the Gamuda Gardens City Centre at the end of 2023. The activity park will be Skyline Enterprises’s fourth park in Asia, apart from the three others situated in Singapore and Busan and Tongyeong, South Korea.

The luge activity park will be built on a 30,000 square metre site. The 600-metre purpose built-track will be designed to complement the local landscape with the opportunity to experience an entertaining ride from the top of a 40-metre elevated hill.

“We are excited to bring in our fun-filled leisure experiences here because we think there is a lot of potential here. Kuala Lumpur (KL) is always an attraction with such a vibrant diversity and easy-to-do business, and it is also easier to channel people here, being adjacent to Singapore,” said Geoff McDonald, Chief Executive Officer at Skyline Enterprises.

The Skyline Luge Activity Park and Play Park in Gamuda Gardens combines both wet and dry recreational rides along with open-air retail spaces that will be ready by the end of next year. The luge attraction will also be filled with exciting activities that are suitable for people of all ages, regardless of their experience.

Skyline Enterprises wishes to bring a fun-filled experience along with its efforts to promote sustainability as it begins its environmental, social and economic journey. The company is thrilled to provide world-class fun and entertainment for all riders to enjoy.

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article


5 Reasons To Track Your Fitness In This New Norm

As Malaysians are adapting to the new norms in our daily life, it is possible that we could overlook our wellbeing. Even though gyms and fitness centers are allowed to operate again in Malaysia, many have converted to home gyms and getting used to working out at home.

Having said that, we believe that one should always prioritise a healthy lifestyle despite the busy schedule. Here are 5 reasons why you should keep track of your fitness level amidst the pandemic:

For adults who are still working from home, physical inactivity might be a huge factor that will hinder your physical fitness due to having limited space to move around. Physical inactivity due to current movement restrictions can be a factor that causes several chronic diseases such as diabesity, stroke, and arthritis. Find gadgets like realme Band 2 to help monitor your heart rate and blood oxygen level in real-time and is precise and accurate, thus keeping you alert about your condition at all times.

Our immune system plays an important role in our health. Little things like going for a simple jog could help you improve your immune system. Boosting your immune system helps to maintain a healthy body in the long run as well. Indoor Run, Indoor Walk, and Indoor Cycling are just some examples that you could enjoy while staying at home.

Engaging in physical activities is also a favourable way to spend your time alone as exercise has been proven to have positive effects on mental health. Exercise releases chemicals like serotonin and endorphins to your brain and helps uplift your mood. Well, realme Band 2 actually contains health features like a water reminder and stress measurement, therefore it works as your ‘partner’ to remind you to stay hydrated and chill.

As the government introduced a new set of SOPs with outdoor sports allowed, we are actually no longer limited to indoor sports as long as it’s a non-contact sport. The 90 sports modes in realme Band 2 have also included several outdoor activities that will be suitable, such as Outdoor Run, Outdoor Cycle, Pool Swimming, Aerobics, and many more. You can freely enjoy your favourite sports with the smart band that will help you to record your exercise time and calories count.

5. To unlock a new achievement for yourself!

As we spend ample time on our own, why not utilize these times to accomplish our body goal? These days, there are plenty of devices that provide access to your calories count, weight count, body fat, and even muscle mass.

Maintaining your physical activity can be challenging during these hectic times, but it is very beneficial and does no harm to you!

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#Uber: Allowing Fans To Party With #MartinGarrix In A Bus!

Step aside, deadmau5. Because Mr. Animals aka Martin Garrix just cinched the best Uber deal of all time! At least that’s what the adoring fans of the babyfaced DJ/producer would think.

A few weeks ago, ride-sharing service Uber teamed up with Canadian mastermind deadmau5 for a night that a few individuals would never forget. Driving these lucky few around in his newly purchased McLaren 650S, the hilarity ensued from the moment these people sat down in what they thought was a normal Uber ride.

Well with the Amsterdam Dance Event coming and going in a blink of an eye, last week the world’s #4 DJ, Martin Garrix, paired up with the ride-sharing service to give unsuspecting riders a ride of their lives. With an entire party bus detected to the 18 year old wonder-teen, what was called “Club-On Demand” was certainly a hit driving around the narrow streets of Amsterdam.

If you asked us, this collaborative effort is a pretty brilliant idea considering the fact that young (and therefore underaged) fans will probably never be able to see Martin live at festivals or in clubs otherwise. Furthermore, the Uber Club-On Demand bus does look all kinds of awesome!

There has been no word as to whether this sort of service will remain in business once Martin begins touring again, but if you are curious to see what it would be like to ride on the Uber party bus, check out the video below.