#Strongbow: ￼3 New Variants Coming Right Up!

Not only is Strongbow, a dry cider produced by H.P. Bulmer in England since 1962, the world’s leading cider, it’s also the highest selling cider in Australia, and the second highest selling cider in North America. In 2011, Strongbow Gold, produced in Belgium, was launched across Europe in response to cider’s growing popularity on the continent. It was around the same time that the Strongbow cider quickly gained popularity in our part of the world when the drink was introduced to Malaysia. You might recognise the bottle of Strongbow Original just about anywhere!

However, innovation is a key factor in cider’s present and expected growth. After all, they’ve always said that the best things in life come in threes ;)

As the old adage goes, the Rule of Three suggests that things that come in threes are inherently funnier, more satisfying, and more effective than other numbers of things. The Latin phrase, omne trium perfectum conveys that everything which comes in threes is perfect. From literary compositions to scientific principles, a series of three often has a ring to it: three cheers, three wishes, three laws of motion, and the like. And as such, standing out in this class of triads, Strongbow will unveil not one, not two, but 3 new exciting variants in Malaysia that add colour, dynamism and freshness to the palate.

Oh, we wonder what are these new variants though. Could it be the Strongbow Dark Fruit? Perhaps the Strongbow Pear?

Strongbow is slated to launch its new variants on 12th Nov (Wednesday) and we’ll be updating live from the launch so don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

For more information, visit Strongbow’s website.


Hype’s Now Playing: Luhan – Your Song

Did you watch Luhan’s “That Good Good” music video? Did you like it? Then you’re going to love this one!

Former EXO member Luhan recently released his first solo album. Titled “Reloaded” (重启), the mini album was released on 14th September, marking Luhan’s first comeback as a solo artiste after withdrawing from EXO.

Luhan was said to have worked with American producer Djemba Djemba in Beijing during the production process.

According to soompi, within an hour of the announcement of the album’s release, 350,000 copies were pre-ordered via Chinese music site QQMusic.

Now, in what looks like a stark contrast from his “That Good Good” music video, Luhan has switched back to being the lovable, charming, and sweet side of himself for the official music video of “Your Song”.

The upbeat song starts off with a R&B vibe before building up to sound more pop-ish and dance-y. “Your Song” is everything that the title intends it to be – a song that Luhan sings for only his love interest to remind her that no matter what, they’ll always have this song. Aww :)

We really like the concept and we could be wrong but it appears that the music video could’ve been filmed in one shot!

Watch the music video for “Your Song” below:

Luhan will also be holding a mini concert in Beijing, China on 25th September to celebrate the release of his “Reloaded” album.

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“The Hunger Games” Gobbles Up The 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Yay! After months of voting and waiting, the 2012 MTV Movie Awards finally happened. Celebs, musicians, and other notable guests (read: the Hilton sisters) flocked to Gibson Amphitheatre at University City, California to witness some of that “spotlight stealing” and “popcorn nabbing” action.

But of course, events like these always start with the prestigious “red carpet walk”, with celebrities donning their Sunday (and wardrobe) best to pose for the cameras. One of the first to arrive just hours ago is none other than the sweet Harry Potter starlet, Emma Watson aka Hermione Granger.

Fresh out of the set from the production of “The Bling Ring”, Emma looked absolutely divine! Who doesn’t love a young, little lady decked in a purple and blue short halterneck dress coupled with simple black strappy heels?

Also working his way through the crowd and strutting onto the red carpet is Josh Hutcherson aka Peeta Mellark from “The Hunger Games”.

Aww. Looking smart, Josh! And that hat is a nice touch. Why, he was such a sweetheart that he even took time to pose with his co-star (though she’s old enough to be his mom), Elizabeth Banks aka Effie Trinket.

Elizabeth had on what would most likely be voted the most daring outfit at this year’s MTV Movie Awards – a lacy jumpsuit that hugged all her dangerous curves, all in the right places.

Phew. We’re glad she has a great body to boot, of course.

Joining the league of invited guests are the Hilton sisters, Paris and Nicky. And it’s just today that it has finally dawned upon us that Paris Hilton does not age. Seriously, look.

Of course, let’s not forget the likes of everyone’s favourite Addam’s Family character, Christina Ricci.

She definitely rocked the night dressed in a beautiful strapless little black dress with the cutest detailing. Yes, if you looked closely, you’d see that those are dozens of watches strapped across her best. And yes, those watches are perfectly working Timex ones – according to designer Christian Siriano anyway.

Last but not least, before we bring you to the list of winners, are “Snow White and The Huntsman” stars Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron. Kristen lit up the event with a shimmery short silver dress whereas Charlize looks like she can never take a bad photo.

And now, we know you’ve probably already heard that “The Hunger Games” and “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I” are big winners at this year’s MTV Movie Awards. So here’s the complete breakdown for the star-studded event:

Other notable awards include “Best True Trailblazer” which came and left with Emma Stone.

Also, let’s not forget the Generation Award which went to Johnny Depp. And we don’t disagree with the choice, not one bit!

After all, he did leave everyone speechless when he strapped on his guitar after accepting the award and joined The Black Keys onstage for an epic performance.

The night ended with an emotional Christian Bale paying a heartfelt tribute to the late but legendary Heath Ledger before Christopher Nolan screened and exclusive sneak peek of “The Dark Knight Rises“. Best moment of the show!

If you missed this morning’s telecast of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, don’t forget to tune in tonight to catch it at 11pm, Astro Channel 713.

For more information, visit MTV’s official website.

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Resorts World Kijal: Our Emotional Experience Watching Turtle Lay Eggs & Other Conservative Efforts

There’s nothing quite like witnessing new life in person. In an age where most millennials are often glued to their gadgets, we as a generation have become disconnected to wildlife. This is why we jumped on the opportunity when Resorts World Genting invited us to return to Resorts World Kijal.

Previously called Awana Kijal, Resorts World Kijal is located at Kemaman, Terengganu, which is a 4-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. There has been a number of changes since, but this much remain: the feeling of warmth and a whole bunch of exciting activities in this vicinity.

As one of the oldest creatures on earth, sea turtles have been around for millions of years. Unfortunately, they now face an uncertain future as their numbers have been dwindling down at an alarming rate over the past decades. Thankfully, conservation efforts are being carried to make sure turtles don’t become extinct.

Where there is turtle nesting, there is turtle hatching. For all you animal lovers out there, Resorts World Kijal is one of the popular hotspots to visit for their exciting programs that include turtle watching, egg planting, and hatchling release.

As you may know, nesting season is popular between May and August, peaking from June to July. Despite visiting the area on 20th September 2018, the small group of us was extremely lucky that a mother green turtle decided it was time to lay a new batch of eggs on a beach at Teluk Derdak, along Jalan Paksu in Kemaman, which is a 30-minute drive from Resorts World Kijal.

According to local experts Arifin bin Hasan, 59, and Fadhil Izzuddin, 25, the lifespan of a green turtle is between 80 to 100 years old. Some female turtles start to lay lay eggs as early as 20 years old onwards. The duo shared that the beach once had a record of 43 mother turtles lumbering onto the beach during nesting season. The highest track record by a female turtle was 181 eggs.

Come rain come shine, a mother turtle will make her way to the familiar beach. Unless there is a thunderstorm cause that might frighten them away. That is why onlookers are advised from using flash photography when witnessing the reptiles laying eggs. We were also told to avoid wearing bright shirts in order to blend in with the dark.

At approximately 10:20pm that night, we got to see firsthand the process of a mother turtle depositing white ping-pong ball sized eggs in the egg chamber she dug up in the sand. A turtle’s hearing is rather poor. So that allowed us to get close for some photo-taking and video recording. The female turtle, which is estimated to be around 30-40 years old, produced a whopping 119 eggs!

Even if you visit Resorts World Kijal after August (past turtle season), there are still plenty of exciting activities to entertain yourselves. Here are 5 other things to do:

The locals in Terengganu mainly have 2 schools of thought about sea turtles – some want to save them; others want to eat them. Resorts World Kijal Fun and Adventure manager Ragunathan Kathirgamu has long been an advocate for the turtle conservation.

“We want to educate visitors especially the young ones on the importance of protecting endangered sea creatures and their habitat. It is important for them to know why the turtles are shying away from our shores. There used to be a time, at Rantau Abang, where there were so many leatherback turtles. Now, we hardly see any. There are people who disturb them and poached the eggs for their own use. Our resort wants to continue creating awareness and foster greater appreciation and instil the love in people towards this delicate sea creature,” he previously said.

Not far from the hotel sits a small hatchery where turtle eggs are collected and kept for incubation purposes. There are still no laws against collecting and selling turtle eggs at local markets. Many feel that this needs to change – fast.

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There’s a reason why visitors are advised to release the baby turtles about 3-5 metres away from the sea. This will allow the new hatchlings to imprint on the sand, and it will always remember this particular beach as home. After their first frantic crawl to the ocean, male turtles may never return. Only the females will come back to continue the circle of life. This explains why females have longer flippers as compared to the males.

Witnessing turtle nesting and participating in the turtle release can be both wonderful and moving at the same time. The lives of these baby turtles are so fragile. It makes you reflect on life from a broader perspective and realise your problems really aren’t that big of a deal after all.

Trees produce the air we breathe, they reduce excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and are also food resources for the ecosystem. Let’s face it: our existence are dependant on trees. It’s nice that Resorts World Kijal are also encouraging guests to take part in planting trees surrounding the beach front.

As aforementioned, Resorts World Kijal isn’t just catered to families with children. The place is also known to host companies for team building events. Here, there are plenty of fun outdoor activities such as Telematch, Explorace, and Waterpolo to encourage collaboration and teamwork. You’ll get to see your colleagues in a different light when you’re required to connect with one another in a different setting.

When it comes to having a good time, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a splashing session in the big swimming pool. The children can have fun at the mini water park while serious swimmers can practice their strokes in the lap pool. There’s even a hot tub jacuzzi to unwind after a fun-filled day.

The details for Resorts World Kijal are as follows:

Shout out to our awesome friends from Resorts World Genting for making this happen :)

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#Malaysia: Bangsar’s Straits Food Company Officially Close Down

In the words of Straits Food Company, “all good things come to an end”.

Another popular eatery in the Klang Valley bites the dust. Straits Food Company took to Facebook yesterday (Sunday, 16th July) to share that it was their last day of operation before closing down.

“Dear friends of Straits Food Company, first off, thank you all for the love and support over the last 3 years that we have been in business. Your constant posts, comments and constructive criticism in social media whether on FB or Instagram or blogs or in person have been invaluable to us in our journey as a business. We LOVE the fact that Straits Food Company has become a place where people regardless of background or status have been able to hang out together.

“We have some sad news however, as yesterday was our last day of operation. Straits Food Company is closing down for business and will cease to operate at the 2 Jalan Abdullah Bangsar space from 16/7/17 onwards. It’s been an honour and a pleasure serving you. Again, thank you all. ?”

For years, Straits Food Company has been the hubbub for locals to come and enjoy authentic Nyonya cuisine. The kopitiam-like restaurant is well-known for serving both Peranakan hawker fare and rice dishes at reasonable prices. Popular favourites include Nyonya Laksa and Cendol.

No reason was given for their closing down, which left many patrons scratching their heads. However, Facebook commentator suggests that perhaps it’s just a change in the original management team that may result in a new name for the restaurant.

Are y’all sadden by Straits Food Company’s closure?

Source: Straits Food Company’s Facebook.


Exclusive: Meet Alec Benjamin, Baby-Faced Musician With Dark & Mature Tunes

Rising singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin is definitely not an average guitar-playing musician who jams and sings cover songs on YouTube.

On the outside, he may look like a Justin Bieber / Greyson Chance wannabe with his adorable appearance and high-pitch voice, but there is more to him than meets the eye.

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— alecbenjamin (@AlecBenjamin) June 24, 2018

For starters, despite having a girl-like voice (Yes, he’s been told that a lot!) and a forever 18 face, he is a full-fledged grown man who writes and sings soulful tunes with mature lyrical content.

Seeing himself as a “narrator”, Alec tells relatable tales through his songs which are mostly sad and at times dark, thus resonating with many listeners for being realistic.

His recently released single “Let Me Down Slowly” has accumulated over 2 million global streams in its 1st week, climbing Spotify’s Global & US Viral charts and hitting the top 10 within a week of release.

The 24-year-old talent started his career by performing “parking lot shows” for fans outside of Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan’s concerts. Since then, he has successfully built an entire community of fans on YouTube and has released self-directed music videos which racked up millions of views on the platform.

The Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based star will be doing a promo tour in Asia this coming September, and yes, Malaysia is included as well!

But before the singer comes to our shore for the very 1st time ever, we managed to get a hold of the singer and had a quick chat with him.

“Let Me Down Slowly” is climbing Spotify’s Global & US Viral charts, hitting the top 10 within a week of release. Congratulations! Like most of your songs, the lyrics of this song are kind of dark and sad. Where did you get the inspiration for all these stories? Do they come from your personal experience?

Thank you so much for the congratulations! These stories all come from things that I have experienced in my life. I always draw on real life experiences for my lyrics. A lyric idea can come from a break up, a friendship, etc. I am always writing down notes in my phone of things that inspire me in my everyday life.

Is this the music direction you will be going, or are you open to experience different genre and style as well? Are there any that you would like to try?

I am not sure about that! I am content with the style of music that I am making but as I grow and experience new things I am sure that my writing style will evolve. At this point however, it is hard for me to predict what that evolution will sound like!

It is reported that you are influenced by Eminem. In what way does he influence you? While you’re at it, can you tell us your favourite Eminem song, and why?

I am heavily influenced by Eminem’s ability to tell stories. Also I am influenced by his songwriting style and his melodic hooks.  My favourite Eminem song is Stan. This is the song that made me want to write music. I think it is the best story ever told in a song.

So it seems that you are familiar with the Mandarin language. Does that mean you’re considering breaking into the Chinese music industry? If you do, are there any Chinese artists that you want to collaborate with?

Yes! that has always been a dream of mine. I would be happy to collaborate with any Chinese artist who might be willing to work with me.

Also, what makes you want to learn Mandarin in the first place?

I have always been fascinated by Asia and Asian culture. Also, the way Chinese is spoken is very musical… Each work with their own set of tones.. this was very interesting to me (and incredibly challenging to learn) ! My skill in Chinese is very rudimental but I am happy that I at least have a foundation for the language ! It is my dream to go to Asia one day and perform. Not just in China, but in as many countries as possible (including Malaysia!).

You will be coming to Malaysia for your Asia promo tour. We can’t wait to see you in person! Will you be performing with any of our local Warner artists?

I really hope so! That would be fantastic.

It is reported that “Let Me Down Slowly” is Malaysia’s most watched Alec Benjamin video with a total of 40% views on YouTube. That’s quite a number! Since you have so many fans in Malaysia, will you be planning anything special for us?

Absolutely! I really hope that I can do a special performance in Malaysia for the people who have been supporting me and my music. Nobody is more important than the fans. Without the wonderful people who support me I would not be able to continue making music!

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Hype’s Must Watch: Alice Through The Looking Glass

The clock is ticking and Alice must find a way to save Mad Hatter before her time is up.

After releasing several teaser videos, Disney has finally released the first official trailer of “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, the follow-up to Tim Burton‘s 2010 fantasy film “Alice in Wonderland“.

Australian actress Mia Wasikowska is returning to the sequel as Alice for another round of tea party with Johnny Depp‘s Mad Hatter. But this time around, we will find her racing against time to make things right again.

Burton did not return to the director’s chair, but he still serves as the producer of the sequel. As such, his aesthetic flair is still fairly visible in the feature, even though James Robin is directing it with “his own unique vision”.

The film is once again written by Linda Woolverton and based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”, “Through the Looking-Glass”, and “What Alice Found There”. It was revealed during Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California that it will see Alice returning to Wonderland and discovering that “things are going very wrong”.

Alice is forced to turn to Time (played by Sacha Baron Cohen, of “Borat” and “Les Misérables” fame), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock, for help as the Mad Hatter is “growing darker”. The titular heroine has been warned that she will not be able to win in a race against time and change the past, but she winds up going on a time travel adventure to prevent the loss of her friend.

While Alice travels back in time to the Underland, she will encounter younger versions of “the characters we know and love”. As a result, there will be some exploration into exactly how these characters came to be as we know them.

Besides Cohen, joining the cast anew is Rhys Ifans, who will play Zanik Hightopp aka the Mad Hatter’s father. Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter will reprise their respective roles as the White Queen and the Red Queen.

Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry, Alan Rickman, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Paul Whitehouse, and Barbara Windsor are also returning to voice their respective roles. Toby Jones has been hired to voice a new character named “Wilkins”.

“Alice Through The Looking Glass” is currently slated for release on 27th May 2016.

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


Local Influencer Gets Bashed For Asking Duit Raya Donations From Followers

A female influencer caused a major commotion among the internet community recently for asking her followers to donate duit raya to her.

One Twitter user known as Cas. (@mrlucaz) commented, “Proven that e-beggers have it easier when they’re girls. They’ll just name it ‘duit raya’, so that useless men will flock to transfer RM10. Hahaha stupidity.”

Terbukti e-mengemis lebih mudah sekiranya awek yang buat. Namakan sahaja sebagai duit raya, maka berduyun jantan tak guna transfer RM10. Kahkahkah bodoe.

In response, a lot of netizens took to the replies section to bash both the Malaysian chick as well as the list of men who were generous enough to channel their money just to get to know her. Additionally, some even tried their luck by leaving their bank details, hoping that someone will donate some cash to them.

One particular comment that caught our attention wrote,“R.I.P to all the men who banked in to her only to end up getting ignored ?”, clapping back at the lineup of Kasha’s so-called “secret admirers”. For those interested, check out some of the replies left by local netizens here:

Following the massive backlash, the social media starlet ended up removing all posts regarding the duit raya donations. Her Twitter is still active, though.

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Hype’s Now Playing: DJ Earworm — United State of Pop 2013 Mash Up

Your crash course on what’s hot in pop this 2013 has arrived!

DJ Earworm has released his annual United State of Pop mashup. The five minute feature compilation features 25 most popular singles as determined by Billboard’s Hot 100 into one whole track. The mash up includes tracks from Lorde, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Eminem, Lady Gaga and more! The track is accompanied by a mashup of the singles’ music video.

Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up
Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
Capital Cities – Safe & Sound
Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky
Eminem feat. Rihanna – The Monster
Florida Georgia Line feat. Nelly – Cruise
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Imagine Dragons – Demons
Jay-Z feat. Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z – Suit & Tie
Katy Perry – Roar
Lady Gaga – Applause
Lorde – Royals
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – Can’t Hold Us
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop
Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball
Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
OneRepublic – Counting Stars
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me A Reason
Rihanna – Stay
Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines
Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble
Will.I.Am feat. Britney Spears – Scream And Shout


Lady Gaga In Tears As She Wins Golden Globe For A Star Is Born; Blue Dress Becomes A Meme

It was a big night for Lady Gaga at the 76th annual Golden Globes.

When Taylor Swift and Idris Elba declared “Shallow” as the Best Original Song, the 32-year-old pop star welled up with tears before going up on stage to received the award. She was accompanied Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Anthony Rossomando.

During her acceptance speech, the singer said, “I just have to say, as a woman in music, it is really hard to be taken seriously as a musician and a songwriter.” She also made sure to acknowledge her on-stage collaborators as well as director and fellow actor Bradley Cooper. “These three incredible men… they lifted me up and supported me. Bradley, I love you,” she expressed.

This is her second win at the Golden Globes after winning Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for “American Horror Story: Hotel” back in 2016. She’s also up for best actress in a drama for her turn as Ally in “A Star Is Born”.

At the red carpet, Gaga spoke to E! News about something new she learned from Cooper while working on “A Star Is Born“. “I discovered something in working on this film—it’s something called alchemy,” she told host Ryan Seacrest.

“It’s like that you essentially are creating a character but you’re really becoming the character…You know your lines, but you really just know what you’re saying when you go on set, you throw it out the window. Bradley Cooper really taught me that.” the Grammy winner added.

Check out more interviews from Gaga and Ronson, after their win:

Watch this exclusive first #GoldenGlobes backstage interview with @LadyGaga and @MarkRonson as they talk about collaborating on Best Original Song "Shallows." pic.twitter.com/FegcNDIkLM

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 7, 2019

Mark Ronson calls Lady Gaga the "Master Chef" of creation https://t.co/XmUiAadwP3 #GoldenGlobes #AStarIsBorn pic.twitter.com/HYNqDZGlac

Besides her win, Gaga has also been turned into a couple of memes thanks to her gorgeous baby blue gown (or more specifically, periwinkle) at the 2019 Golden Globes. Her voluminous Valentino gown with a train that stretched several feet was a tribute to Judy Garland. The iconic actress also played the lead the 1954 version.

However, several netizens expressed that Gaga’s blue dress reminded them of a Disney princess (Cinderella – if you’re curious) and the fairy god-mother from “Shrek”. Take a look at the side-by-side comparisons:

These spot the difference games are getting harder #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/fsRzoOpk0D

— becky jackson (@BECKYJACKS0N) January 7, 2019

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#BritneyinSG: The “Princess of Pop” Adds Singapore Date To World Tour

Hot on the heels of announcing her Manila and Bangkok shows, the “Princess of Pop” has now confirmed that she’ll be taking on Singapore too!

Promoter IME Singapore took to their Facebook page to make the surprise announcement late yesterday (Wednesday, 26th April 2017).

The announcement was also echoed by Sony Music Singapore, Britney Spears’ label, via their official Twitter account shortly after.

This is, of course, not the pop princess’ first time on the island city. She last performed in Singapore 20 years ago albeit at a closed-door showcase. So for one-night only on 30th June 2017, fans will be able to witness and experience Britney Spears in all her high energy glory at a full-fledged concert!

Oh man, we wanna go! We better work, b..

Information is still scarce for now, but IME Singapore is expected to release more details in time to come. We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we get them details ;)

For now, save the date – 30th June 2017!

Sources: IME Singapore, Sony Music Singapore.


In Just 2 Weeks Black Panther Has Already Outgrossed Justice League and Man of Steel At The Global Box Office

In just a couple of weeks, “Black Panther” is already one of Marvel Studios biggest success stories, both in North America and globally.

In its second Fri-Sun weekend, “Black Panther” has earned a whopping US$ 108 million, a mere 46% drop from last weekend’s record-breaking US$ 202 million.

As it stands, this Ryan Coogler film has grossed US$ 400 million in North America and US$ 704 million worldwide. And the movie hasn’t even been released in China yet. Wanna know what’s crazier?

“Black Panther” is currently the 5th highest grossing Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in North America, only behind “The Avengers”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “Captain America: Civil War” and “Iron Man 3”.

Note that three of the four movies that are ahead of it are TEAM-UP/ensemble movies. At the global box office, “Black Panther” is currently the 10th highest grossing MCU movie.

This may not seem like a big deal to many, but let me smack your candy asses and remind you that the movie will only be released in China on the 9th of March. China is the second biggest movie market in the world. In 2017, “Fate of the Furious” grossed US$ 392.8 million at the Chinese box office, while “Transformers: The Last Knight” raked in US$ 228.8 million.

Comic book movies may not be as strong in China, compared to Michael Bay ejaculations and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, but they still make big bucks nonetheless. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” grossed US$ 116.2 million, while “Captain America: Civil War” grossed US$ 180 million. If “Black Panther” hits “Spider-Man: Homecoming” numbers in China, then there is little doubt that the movie will be top 5 or maybe even top 3 highest grossing movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The question is, will it manage to overthrow “The Avengers” and become not just the highest grossing MCU movie, not just the highest grossing Marvel movie, but the highest grossing comic book movie of all time, worldwide. If it does, it would be a CRAAAAAAAZZZZZY achievement! An achievement that will hopefully convince the snobby old farts that run major studios that you don’t need to be white to make big bucks at the box office.

At the global box office, “Black Panther” has already outgrossed “Man of Steel” (US$ 668 million) and “Justice League” — billed as DC’s version of “The Avengers — (US$ 657 million).

In the coming days, “Black Panther” will shit all over “Suicide Squad” (US$ 746 million) and in the coming weeks, will go on to make more money than “Wonder Woman” and “Batman V Superman” too, both of which grossed more than US$ 800 million.

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#Halloween: Short Horror Films That Will Totally Creep You Out!

Having watched so many horror films in the past, it’s sad to say that sometimes even critically-acclaimed horror films don’t excite us anymore. We are not talking about horror films in general; we are talking about the highly-anticipated horror films that come with great disappointments. Sure, there are some great jump-scare scenes but that’s about it. The scares aren’t genuine enough and they don’t hold a lasting effect on us.

That’s not to say that all horror films are bad (we love the classics) because maybe the best horror films weren’t shown to us in the cinemas. Some of the best horror films we’ve watched come in a smaller packages as the filmmakers put all the best horror elements in a video under 30 minutes or less.

Ready to experience true horror in the shortest amount of time? Just watch the short horror films (with description provided) below:

Lights Out – Who’s There Film Challenge (2013) from David F. Sandberg on Vimeo.

It came as no surprise to us that director David F. Sandberg won the Best Director Award in the 2013 for the “Who’s There Film Challenge” with “Lights Out”. Why, you ask? Because the film is one of the reasons why we refuse to switch the lights off at night.

With its atmosphere build-up, the film caught us off guard in just less than 1 minute into the video. It goes on to show that perhaps living alone is not a great idea at all, especially when there’s an uninvited guest lurking in the shadows.

At first glance, “The Little Witch” looks like a short film that is incredibly harmless and heartwarming. But don’t be fooled by its cover because the ending comes with a twist we never saw coming. In fact, you will never want to check what’s under the bed after watching the 2-minute short film.

Produced and directed by Alasdair McBroom, “The Little Witch” is the film adaptation of 2-sentence horror story from a Reddit user “justanothermuffledvo”. The film is closely paralleled to the award-winning short film, “Tuck Me In“.

Now, this is the short film that totally send chills down our spines. It’s just straight-up creepy because there’s no paranormal events going on in this film. It is based off a story from Reddit user blue_tidal, where he shares his strange encounter with a smiling man during his late night stroll.

According to blue_tidal, he never went out for another walk because the man’s smiling face had haunted him since that night.

Imagine this: You were sleeping in your room when your sister wakes you up to tell you that your mother is back. Back from where, we don’t know. But when you run downstairs to meet your mother, there’s no one at the hallway but “something else” comes out to greet you instead.

Sounds familiar to you? Well, that’s because the story is similar to one of the classic 2-sentence short stories, “Mother’s Call“. It is not known where the story originated from, but Andrés Muschietti’s short film Mamá later inspired the Spanish director Guillermo del Toro to create a feature length version of “Mama”.

Don’t you just hate it when you know that there’s something lurking in a house but the characters in the film don’t seem to realise it at all until the very last minute? “Red Balloon” is a mix of “Lights Out” and “The Little Witch” as the story revolves around a babysitter Julie and the child she is taking care of, Dorothy.

The 13-minute thriller short film has an amazing build-up that literally had us sitting at the edge of our seats. Directed by by Alexis Wajsbrot and Damien Mace, the short film was nominated for several prestigious awards and won the Directorial Discovery Award at Rhodes Island Horror film Festival.

And here we are thinking that “the cat with hands” is just a metaphor or an idiom. But the short film literally consists of a cat with hands. British director Robert Morgan created the stop-animation film with a story that is crafted in the “fairy tale” nature. The film is said to inspired by a nightmare Morgan’s sister used to have when she was young.

Describing the plot to you will ruin the story so we won’t spoil you with any further details. Be warned though, we find it a little gory to watch.

“Bedfellows” has one of those cliche horror film scenes, where the main character receives a phone call in the middle of the night. However, it is the twist at the end that turns it into one of those horror short films that we can’t seem to forget! We must say, we completely lose it at 1:15 mark. It is no wonder that the scene has been taken out and transformed into a popular horror gif on Tumblr.

Directed by Drew Daywalt, “Bedfellows” is just one of the short horror films he created and submitted to Fewdio, a small studio that specialises in the horror genre. From his Twitter bio, it came as a surprise to us that the director is a children book’s author too. Although Drew relies on jump-scares a lot, his shorts are mostly original short films that is filed with suspense and horror.

“Peekers” is one of those creepy short films without any gore elements or paranormal events. The great thing about “Peekers” is that you won’t feel disgusted and you won’t be sitting at the edge of your seats for something to scare the life out of you. It just wants to spook you at the right location and at the right time.

Based on a short story by Irish novelist Kealan Patrick Burket, “Peekers” is a low-budget horror film developed by Lionsgate and directed by Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard. It is described as a mix of “Silent Hill” and “The Purge”, but it takes stalking to a whole new level. Similar to “The Smiling Man”, the film involves a creepy, smiling man too.

So, what do you think of the list? Not satisfied from you’ve watched? Share with us some of the creepiest short films you’ve ever watched in the comments box below because we are so ready to watch them for Halloween!

Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out some of our other movie lists too:

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#Japan: Meet DJ Sumirock, An 82-Year-Old Nightclub Sensation In Tokyo

Sumiko Iwamuro, also known as DJ Sumirock, is officially the coolest Obachan (granny in Japanese) in Japan!

The 82-year-old dumpling chef has become a sensation in the Tokyo club scene. According to various reports, she plays a monthly set at a Shinjuku club called DecaBarZ.

Iwamuro describes her style as “fundamentally techno” with elements of “jazz, French chanson and a bit of classical music”. She only started DJ-ing in her 70s and had spent a year at a local music school. Later, she was introduced to the club scene after meeting a French event producer. She also added that she fell in love with music because of her father, who was a jazz drummer.

When she’s not taking up the turntables, Iwamuro, who has been making gyoza (dumplings) for 60 years, and her brother runs a Chinese restaurant which they inherited from their father.

“In both (making gyoza and DJ-ing), results can be seen immediately. If the customer eats what you have made, it shows on his face if it is delicious; and if a DJ is good, everyone will dance happily,” she said.

Do what you love DJ Sumirock! We hope to see you spin in Malaysia one day :)


#RFYLMY: Fascinating Facts About Your Favourite Flesh-Eating Fiends

They’re everywhere these days in movies, memes, TV shows, books, fanfic, etc. Crawling, gurgling, scratching, and hungry for flesh. The zombie fixation is very real, considering how much it gets talked about in the media. But how did society’s fascination with these apocalyptic horrors begin? What are zombies and some of its greatest myths, and how has it affected pop culture?

“Cause this is thriller, thriller night”

First recorded in 1819, the English word “zombie” is said to have come from the Kongo words “nzambi” (god) or “zumbi” (fetish) and the Haitian Creole “zonbi”, used to represent a dead person brought to life without speech or free will. Unlike the Haitian rural folklore version of zombies, most modern depictions of zombies do not necessarily involve voodoo magic. Or any other magic, for that matter. In fiction, zombies are most commonly found in the horror genre and are created through the transmission of a virus e.g. infection, zombie plague, etc. And who can forget that time in 1983 when the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson released a 14-minute music video for “Thriller” which featured zombies in a choreographed dance routine? Mind-blowing.

More often than not, the pop culture version of zombies are depicted eating brains. But if you traced back to its roots aka the source of inspiration for most modern day depictions of zombies, in George A. Romero’s 1968 cinematic masterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead”, zombies don’t actually eat brains. In fact, no brains were eaten in any of the 6 “Of the Dead” films. Romero himself has no idea where the brain-eating idea came from. In 2010, he told Vanity Fair,  “Whenever I sign autographs, they always ask me, “Write ‘Eat Brains’!” I don’t understand what that means. I’ve never had a zombie eat a brain. But it’s become this landmark thing.” One other fan theory is zombies eat brains and guts their human victims because of the high levels of serotonin they contain, therefore alleviating the zombie’s pain.

Why, we thought you’d never ask. You’d think that people would be sick of zombies by now after so many decades – nope! The zombie theme has become so versatile that it works across multiple genres. Some of the best (not necessarily scary) films featuring your favourite decomposing, flesh-eating fiends include 1968’s masterpiece “Night of the Living Dead”, 2002’s “28 Days Later”, 2004’s funny-as-heck “Shaun Of The Dead”, 2009’s “Zombieland”, 2013’s “World War Z”, 2013’s zombie-flick-turned-rom-com “Warm Bodies”, and this year’s most talked about South Korean hit, “Train to Busan”. “World War Z” raked in USD540 million, making it one of 2013’s biggest blockbusters while “Warm Bodies”, a story told from a zombie’s perspective, returned a box office of USD117 million.

It truly is a great time to be alive for zombie lovers because the surge in popularity of the zombie-themed fad is so intense that it has spilled over into our screens at home. Yup, we’re talking about the zombies that have scratched, crawled, and gnawed their way into our televisions. Some of the best modern TV shows that centre on the zombie theme are such as the multiple award-winning post-apocalyptic series “The Walking Dead” and clever comedy crime drama “iZombie“. Both “The Walking Dead” (currently in its 7th season) and “iZombie” (currently in its 3rd season) based on a comic book series of the same name respectively. “The Walking Dead” is so wildly popular that a companion series and prequel was created in 2015, titled “Fear the Walking Dead”.

True story. After the success of events in 2014 and 2015, the world’s premier thrilling zombie-infested 5KM obstacle course, “Run For Your Lives”, is returning to Kuala Lumpur on 31st December 2016 at Taman Botani Putrajaya, from 6pm to 12am. From its humble beginnings of a single event in Baltimore, US that attracted over 12,000 people, the zombie infection has spread to other cities around the world. Humans will be transformed into zombies just by a simple touch from the infected ones, leading to a rapid spread of the virus; while cities are deteriorating faster due to the destruction caused by the zombies. Anyone can run. But everything changes when you are running for your lives!

Ready to run for your life, either as a Survivor or a Zombie?

Note: A countdown party for New Year’s Eve will be happening after the zombie apocalypse.

Early bird tickets can be purchased here from Friday, 21st October. Use the promo code HYPERFYL10 to receive 10% discount on all tickets (Survivor and Zombie), limited to the first 100 pax.

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Sources: Today I Found Out, BBC, Vanity Fair, The Walking Dead Wiki, Gizmodo.

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TV3’s “Buletin Utama” Reunites Homeless Man With Family After 24 Years

Last weekend (Saturday, 11th April), TV3’s news programme “Buletin Utama” reported on Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)’s effort to move a group of homeless people to a temporary accommodation amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Additionally, the news touched on what would happen to them once the Movement Control Order (MCO) concludes. It came as a surprise when the news ended up reuniting two siblings after bing separated for so many years!

Siapa sangka, dari cerita gelandangan ke Jejak Kasih.

Kisah benar menyatukan semula adik-beradik yang terpisah sejak 1996.

(Kredit rakan wartawan di TV3 Juliana Sharin)

*mata masuk habuk pic.twitter.com/uCX8y0kYX4

— MohdFaizalHassan 🇲🇾 (@f4izalhassan) April 13, 2020

A Twitter user Mohd Faizal Hassan (@f4izalhassan) recently shared a few photos of the screenshot from the news as well as text conversations he obtained from the reporter, Juliana Sharin with the younger brother of the homeless guy, Mohd. Aidi Asyraf. The man reportedly left his family to travel to Kuala Lumpur back in 1996 before he ended up becoming homeless.

Thanks to Juliana’s prompt effort, they were able to get in touch with the man again. As a result, the family got the chance to speak with him. As revealed by Aidi himself, his brother said that he will return to his hometown in Johor once the MCO ends.

For those interested, check out Juliana and Aidi’s conversation as well as the full clip of the news report here:

Indeed, every cloud has a silver lining. Fingers crossed that the family will be able to reunite again soon.


Hype’s Now Playing: 5 Seconds Of Summer – She’s Kinda Hot

The boys who brought us “Amnesia” and “She Looks So Perfect” have released their latest single “She’s Kinda Hot”. The latest release makes for 5 Seconds Of Summer’s first single from the follow up to their self-titled debut album, which sold in excess of three million copies worldwide and was the biggest US debut album of the year.

Taking on an edgier and more rock-filled vibe, “She’s Kinda Hot” is a lyrically mischievous riot of an anthem that is jam packed with crunchy guitars, high octane drums and a massive chorus which sees 5 Seconds Of Summer scream back onto the scene in a huge way.

Having spent the last two months performing sold out shows across the UK, Europe and Australia. 5 Seconds Of Summer celebrate the release of their new single by kicking off the US leg of their world tour in Las Vegas. By the end of the tour, the boys will have played to 1,000,000 plus fans in 2015 across three continents.

Watch the lyric video for “She’s Kinda Hot” below.

Keep up to date with 5 Seconds Of Summer via their social media sites: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Chester Bennington Is Now Stone Temple Pilots’ Lead

Fans attending KROQ’s annual Weenie Roast over the weekend got a real surprise when Stone Temple Pilots took the stage unannounced, for a blistering set with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park as lead vocalist.

The crowd went wild as the band performed STP classics like “Sex Type Thing” and “Big Empty” and also debuted a brand new song,  “Out of Time”– the recording of which KROQ premiered immediately following the band’s explosive 40 minute set.

When Stone Temple Pilots band members, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz began thinking of singers to accompany the new music they were working on, Chester Bennington was at the top of the list. Dean DeLeo said, “Chester has a one-of-a-kind voice that we’ve admired for a long time. We know Linkin Park will always be his priority, but we thought it would be cool to try something together. We managed to find the time to record a song and we’re all really happy with the result”.

As for Chester Bennington, he was only too happy to divulge, “I’ve loved STP since I was 13 years old and they’ve had a huge influence on me. When the opportunity came up to do something creative with them, I jumped at the chance.  The guys in Linkin Park have been incredibly supportive of me undertaking this project while I’ve continued to work on new music with LP”.

Both bands? Pretty sure we’re not the only ones who are excited about this!


#Shell: Man Apologises For Acting Indecently Towards “Gadis Air Mineral” Standee

A man named Shahril Azmi Abdul Shukor, otherwise known as “Abang Shahril” (according to him), has taken to his personal Facebook profile to apologise for kissing Shell Malaysia’s “Gadis Air Mineral” standee.

“Abang Shahril” was one of the few individuals whose distasteful picture caused controversy, as it received a backlash from scores of Malaysians and netizens, and eventually resulted in Shell Malaysia removing the life-sized standees altogether.

Note: Shell Malaysia’s promotional standee featured Nor Shafila Khairusalleh, who is a Shell Malaysia employee in real life. While she has admitted that she tried not feel bothered by the pictures, she also said, “…but if it is towards harassment or sexual, I feel that is too far.”

In the 4-minute long video, “Abang Shahril” confessed that it was him in the picture of a man kissing the standee. He can also be heard repeatedly apologised to Nor Shafila Khairusalleh, saying that he didn’t expect his picture to go viral.

“I shared the picture in a WhatsApp group and it was meant to be a joke. I didn’t expect it to spread. I would’ve felt the same as Nor Shafila Khairusalleh if I were in her shoes. I wish to apologise to her husband and family members over this incident, and I’d also like to apologise to Shell Malaysia,” he explained.

“Abang Shahril” went on to say, “I’m really sorry, and if it’s necessary for me to meet Nor Shafila Khairusalleh to apologise face-to-face, I will do so,” adding that he’s a loyal customer of Shell Malaysia.

Watch the full video of his apology below:

What do y’all think? Forgive and forget? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Source: Shahril Azmi Abdul Shukor’s Facebook profile / Featured image: Shahril Azmi Abdul Shukor’s video screengrab.


#ZoukKL: Norwegian DJ Ørjan Nilsen All Set To Mesmerise Trance Fans Next Month

Drop everything because Norwegian DJ/producer Ørjan Nilsen is making his way back to Zouk Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next month!

Yes, we’re talking to you, trance fans :)

Not that he needs any introduction but just in case you’re not in the know, his work with the dutch label Armada Music started with the track “Red Woods” released in 2006 under his DJ Governor alias. Over the years, Ørjan found his groove, flashing samples of his huge potential, with “La Guitarra” (2008), “Lovers Lane” (2010), and “So Long Radio” (2010).

Little known fact: Ørjan Nilsen dedicated his track, “La Guitarra”, to the passing of his brother on 16th December 2007. In years to come, Ørjan would often tweet in memory of his late brother.

Ørjan then went on to release his first artiste album in 2011 titled, “In My Opinion”, which stormed up sales charts and catapulted Ørjan onto the watch-list of every EDM-fan around.

Deets for his Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur gig are as follows:

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

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Emily Blunt & John Kransinski To Star In Fantastic Four Reboot?

After the last “Fantastic Four” movie failed horribly at the box office, Marvel attempts to try to revive the franchise once more.

According to We Got This Covered, the studio is looking to reboot the movie for 2022 and Kevin Feige is totally into the idea. Marvel even plans to get “Ant-Man” director Peyton Reed to possibly helm the movie.

Rumor: Marvel Studios is reportedly aiming to release a "Fantastic Four" movie around 2022. pic.twitter.com/Pj1dPuG2Ib

For the reboot, it is rumoured that Marvel is eyeing real-life celebrity couple John Kransinski and Emily Blunt as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), respectively.

Rumours about the real-life couple playing the onscreen couple have been going around since last year, and Krasinski even told Screen Rant in an exclusive interview that he would “love” to play the role.

The Fantastic Four – MCU @MarvelStudios @johnkrasinski #EmilyBlunt @ZacEfron @JohnCena #FantasticFour pic.twitter.com/Ij1VOQT2KN

🗣 Rumour: Marvel is eyeing #JohnKrasinski as Richard Reed and #EmilyBlunt as Sue Storm. #FantasticFour

Life is good ❤ pic.twitter.com/dgqoZri03u

— Ellis Belle (@EllisBelle1) June 12, 2019

Kransinski and Blunt have a wonderful chemistry on and off screen as seen in many of their interviews as well as in the box office hit “A Quiet Place”, so it makes sense why many fans are very supportive towards the idea.

Furthermore, the married couple were almost casted in Marvel movies after all. Kransinski previously auditioned for the role of “Captain America” but lost it to Chris Evans while Blunt was offered the role of “Black Widow” but she turned it down due to other projects.

Reminder that John Krasinski pretty much had the role of Captain America in the bag until Chris Evans came along pic.twitter.com/ujrJOo8obZ

— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) July 24, 2015

since y'all are talking about emily blunt as black widow now, lemme explain some things: YES, she was supposed to play the part but bc of her contract with fox, she was forced to appear in another film of them, aka "Gulliver's Travel's" so she refused bc of scheduling conflict pic.twitter.com/a5npp1FnQD

— best of emily blunt (@badpostblunt) July 4, 2018

Nevertheless, the movie is still in very early stage production and Marvel has yet to confirm anything as the couple are only two of the many actors considered for the roles so there’s no guarantee that they’ll end up in the reboot.

But honestly, we couldn’t think of any one better to play the roles other than John Kransinski and Emily Blunt. What do you guys think?

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#EricChou: To Hold Solo Concert In Arena Of Stars This May

The singer came to Malaysia last December for an exclusive showcase, and now, he’s making his return to the country. He will be visiting the country for his full-fledged “This Is Love” solo concert.

Born in Taiwan, Eric moved to Boston, US when he was 12 years old. He then chose to return to his home country at 18 to become a singer. While performing at his uncle’s wedding, he was spotted by an entertainment company who scouted him.

The 21-year-old singer-songwriter is best known for his warm, smooth voice and he made his debut on Christmas 2014 with his self-composed first album, “My Way to Love”. One particular song from the album, “Let’s Not Be Friends In The Future” (以後別做朋友), was chosen as the OST for “The Way We Were” (十六個夏天), a hit Taiwanese drama starring Ruby Lin and Weber Yang.

Event details for “Eric Chou This Is Love Live In Malaysia 2017” are as follows:

Tickets can be bought via BuyTicket’s website.

For more details, visit Galaxy Group’s website and Facebook page. Alternatively, you can contact them at 03-22822020 for enquiries.


#MYHaze: Meterological Department Says Monsoon In November May End Haze

Yesterday, The Straits Time reported that the Indonesian forest fires that have caused choking smoke to drift across Southeast Asia are spreading to new areas. As a result, they are unlikely to be put out until next year.

But there may be hope for Malaysians who want the haze in the country to end ASAP.

The Meterological Department said in a statement that the haze may end next month as the monsoon winds from the South China Sea could push the smoke away to the west.

Director-general Datuk Che Gayah Ismail said in a statement:

By early November, we expect to be free from the transboundary haze. We’re going to have the north-east monsoon from the South China Sea.

In fact, the air condition was expected to improve with Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines weakening by 26th October (Monday).

Meanwhile, the haze situation has worsened this morning, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading* in Shah Alam reaching a very unhealthy range of 211.

The API reading in Port Klang climbed from 178 yesterday to 195 today. Other areas that have reached an unhealthy range at 7am include:

Some areas in the north have unhealthy air too and they are:

In Sarawak, Kuching, Samarahan, and Sarikei are the areas in the unhealthy range as their API readings are 128, 132, and 112 respectively.

* An API reading between 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 is moderate, 101 to 200 is unhealthy, 201 to 300 is very unhealthy, and 301 and above is hazardous.

Sources: The Star Online (1) (2), Malaysian Meterological Department.

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Hype’s Now Playing: BIGBANG – 뱅뱅뱅 (Bang Bang Bang)

One sure fire way to pump out a massive crowd during a concert is by performing more dance tracks, which is exactly what BIGBANG is doing for their comeback.

In conjunction with the release of the second part of their monthly comeback project, the 5-member idol boy group finally dropped the highly anticipated music video for “뱅뱅뱅” aka “Bang Bang Bang”, their latest single from the “MADE” series.

The music video was uploaded to their official YouTube channel after the boys interacted with their fans through a live streaming event that was held at portal site Naver. Through the live streaming event, the members talked about their new release and answered questions sent in by fans. The songs that have been included in “Made Series A” were subsequently released after the live streaming event ended.

In the music video for “Bang Bang Bang”, the members can be seen losing themselves to dance while headbanging along to the song. No pun intended, but we must say “Bang Bang Bang” is indeed a perfect summer track that will give you the urge to headbang along. For those who have been listening to BIGBANG’s songs since their debut era, they may notice that this song also has a similar sound and carries a similar vibe to their 2012 worldwide dance hit, “Fantastic Baby”.

The official “Made Series-A” track list has already been revealed by their talent agency YG Entertainment via multiple social media platforms and YG E-SHOP last week. The album will include both “Bang Bang Bang” and “We Like 2 Party“, as well as “Loser” and “Bae Bae“, which were released via the “Made Series M” in May.

The full details of the comeback are as follows:

Starting with “M” on May 1st, M, A, D, and E projects will be released monthly till complete “MADE” album is out on September. Each project contains more than one track, and MADE SERIES ‘M’ will be out in 2 different versions; M ver. & m ver.

“Made Series-A” is made available on all major digital music stores while the physical copy of the single will only hit the stores on 2nd June. The music video for “We Like 2 Party” will only be unveiled this Friday (5th June).

Check out the quirky music video of “Bang Bang Bang” below:

BIGBANG is slated to perform in Malaysia at Bukit Jalil Putra Indoor Stadium on 25th July as part of their “MADE” world tour.

For more information, visit BIGBANG’s official Facebook page.


#KualaLumpur: Camera Bag Mistaken For A Bomb; Causes Panic At Hotel

There was quite a scare when a bag left outside a hotel ballroom was suspected to contain a bomb.

The bag raised alarm bells and a bomb disposable unit from the Dang Wangi police headquarters was called to the scene. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Zainol Samah said that after investigations, the bag was found to only contain a camera.

A part-time photographer, who was covering an event attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi inside one of the ballrooms of the hotel, stepped up to claim the bag.

Zainol released a statement regarding the incident to ease the panic after rumours started circulating.

This bomb scare came just as a businessman in his 40s was arrested in relation with a bomb hoax at the Subang Airport. In the incident that happened on Tuesday (17th May), ground staff at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah were on high alert after receiving a phone call claiming that a bomb was on one of the flights. However, no bombs were found on the plane.

Just 2 weeks ago, it was revealed that uttering the word “bomb” in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) could land you in jail. So far, around 15 people have been arrested for uttering the word in KLIA and klia2. Legal action were taken against all of them and they have since been charged at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court.

What do you think of the recent bomb-related incidents? Do you think that the public are too sensitive towards news of these dangerous explosives, or are these sentiments well-justified?

If you ask us, we think that it’s always better to be on the safe side. So if you see any suspicious items, don’t forget to alert the authorities!

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Hype’s Now Playing: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs W&W – Waves

The madness of the past weekends of Tomorrowland has ended but we can now look back on the epic festival thanks to Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike and W&W’s new music video.

Considering that “Waves” is the Tomorrowland 2014 Anthem, it only made sense for the video to be shot on location in Boom, Belgium. Apart from that, famous Belgian actor Peter Van den Begin is also featured on the video. Though he did look a little lost in the beginning, but that all changed as he ditched his suit for some dance-friendly attire and showed the massive crowd his killer dance moves.

The most fascinating part of the video has got to be the amazing shots of the actual performances, which included acts like W&W, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Steve Aoki.


So, You Wanna Be A 2013 Asia Super Showcase In Malaysia Starlet?

In line with the K-Pop wave that has taken the world by storm, Sunsilk has launched the “Sunsilk Girls Search”, in search of their very own Sunsilk K-Pop starlets.

The “Sunsilk Girls Search” is a dance competition that offers women a golden opportunity to perform as the opening act for the 2013 Asia Super Showcase in Malaysia, slated to happen on 12th May 2013. No, we’re not kidding! The search features collaboration with Hannah Tan, one of Malaysia’s bubbliest and most upbeat personalities, to underscore the uplifting energy of the K-Pop culture.

She will also be part of the judging panel of the competition and mentor to the campaign finalists.

Elevating the intensity of enjoyment, a Sunsilk truck is built to engage women with fun K-Pop themed activities in their area of interests. They are encouraged to hop on and experience for themselves the latest trend on K-Pop hair, make-up, and fashion styles plus, an exclusive studio photo shoot, fit for a K-Pop star.

The Sunsilk truck will be traveling around Klang Valley on a mission to search and encourage participation for the “Sunsilk Girls Search”. All you, as a participant would need to do is to show your best dance moves to “Hey, Miss Pretty”:

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So if you want to open for your idol at the 2013 Asia Super Showcase in Malaysia, you can strut, you damn well can bust a move (or two), then this is your chance! The “Sunsilk Girls Search” campaign will run from 18th March to 14th April 2013.

Check out our gallery of pictures from the launch event!

For more information, visit their Facebok page.


#Waze: The Force Is Strong With Your Friendly Neighbourhood Navigation App

Star Wars is a beloved, global franchise with a passionate fan-base that overlaps greatly with the Waze community. With the premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on 17th December, this is the perfect opportunity to unite Wazers around the world and have some fun in the car.

As an expert who assists in etiquette, customs and translation, the co-pilot in the new Waze Voice Prompt is none other than C-3PO, the human cyborg relations who is fluent in over 6 million forms of communication.

Let C-3PO guide you on the fastest route as he searches for his buddies R2-D2 and BB-8.

Wazers can also find Road goodies on the Waze Map including stormtroopers, TIE fighters and lightsabers. Keep a lookout for the rare R2-D2 and BB-8 goodies to score extra points.

To activate C3PO’s voice in your preferred language, select Menu→ Settings → Sound → Voice Language. To join The Force Awakens Team and earn points and the team badge, select Menu → My Waze → Teams → The Force Awakens.

The Voice Prompt will be available from 22nd November to 31st December 2015 and can be downloaded on iOS and Android smartphones.

Meanwhile, check out some other pretty damn cool “Star Wars” features on Google products here. Don’t say we didn’t share ;)

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Contest: Want Passes To Gentle Bones’ Show In Kuala Lumpur? Here’s Your Chance!

In case you didn’t hear, Singapore’s singing, songwriting genius Gentle Bones is slated to perform at The Bee, Publika on 24th September 2017 as part of his promo tour in conjunction with the release of his brand new single “JU1Y”.

Gentle Bones, who first shot to stardom when his debut single, “Until We Die”, rose up the ranks and claimed the #1 spot on Singapore’s iTunes charts a day after its release, is the first homegrown Singaporean artiste to cinch a deal with Universal Music Singapore. Talent aside, his popularity is not unjustified, as he has amassed a huge following of fans in only a short period of time.

In fact, in 2016, he was handpicked by Forbes to be one of Asia’s “30 Under 30” alongside BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, “My Love From The Star” actor Kim Soo Hyun, and Malaysian darling Yuna.

Last year, he played a 2-night sold-out concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall, during which he introduced songs off his “Geniuses & Thieves” album – and we were there. The verdict? This is one guy you have to watch live because it’s such a treat for the eyes and ears.

We’ve been raving about this guy to just about anyone who is willing to listen since we met him a year ago and we can’t wait to see him again! The good news is that, thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia, we’re giving away 5 pairs of passes to Gentle Bones’ show in Kuala Lumpur. So you can come join us and we’ll all be in awe of him together :)

Here’s how you can stand a chance at getting your hands on ’em:


New Covid-19 Cases Reported At PJ Clinic, Maybank Equine Park, 7-E Ampang & More

Everyone in KL, Selangor and Putrajaya have been wondering if the current Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will extend again after next Monday (November 9th).

It is unsure whether the government is extending the CMCO due to the number of daily cases, but here are the locations reported to be affected this week:

1.  Teoh & Cheah Clinic, Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya

A patient who suspected dengue was referred to the hospital for Covid-19. The patient’s result was positive Covid.

Dr. Cheah & staff immediately went for Covid screening. All are NEGATIVE. The nurses in close contact with the patient and Dr Cheah are under self quarantine.

— Lim Yi Wei 林怡威 🇲🇾 (@LimYiWei4MY) November 4, 2020

Selangor state assemblywoman Lim Yi Wei took to her Twitter handle, @LimYiWei4MY, to state that an individual suspected with dengue had visited Teoh & Cheah Clinic in PJ. Later on, the individual was referred to a hospital where the person had been tested positive for Covid-19.

After the news, Dr. Cheah and the clinic staff went straight to take a swab test and found themselves to be tested negative. However, the doctors and nurses who had close contact with the patient took the precaution to self-quarantine themselves.

Earlier on 3rd November, Maybank released a notice regarding the temporary closure of their Equine Park branch after one of the employees had come into close contact with a Person Under Investigation (PUI) for Covid-19. The branch asserted that the contact was not made within the branch but at an external location.

The branch was immediately closed for deep cleansing and sanitisation for 2 days (3rd November – 4th November). According to MalaysiaKini, the bank has been reopened for business today.

7-Eleven Malaysia has announced the temporary closure of their MCity branch back on Monday (2nd November) after a staff who was based there, tested positive for Covid-19. It is mentioned that the staff member last reported to work on 30th October and is currently receiving medical attention.

In a Facebook post, 7-Eleven stated, “All those in direct contact with our affected staff member has been sent for screening and will be placed under home quarantine until the appropriate medical clearance is given by the authorities. We would like to assure that this is an isolated case and as a precautionary measure, a thorough sanitisation and deep cleansing of the store is being carried out and will remain closed until further notice.”

As per MalaysiaKini, here are the other places affected:

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SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Apologises For Dating Baekhyun

After her relationship with her SM Entertainment junior, EXO’s Baekhyun, came to light, SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon has been profusely apologising. According to Korean media reports, the K-Pop idol girl group member uploaded a series of posts on Instagram with the message:

Sones (Girls’ Generation fans),I am really sorry for shocking and hurting you all, for making you experience these unnecessary emotions because I was not careful. I think you all will feel disappointed, angry, upset. I accept that and want to apologise.

The 25-year-old K-pop star went on to respond to criticism that she had made fools of her fans when she posted some photos on Instagram recently which appeared to be addressed to her fans, but are now seen to be secretive “love notes” to Beakhyun.

“Whatever I say now will be misunderstood but I am not making excuses, I just don’t want everyone to be hurt because of me. A lot of people feel I purposely uploaded those photos to make fun of my fans, but that is not my intention,” she said.

But she’s not the only one, of course. Baekhyun is also facing a similar backlash since their relationship was exposed, with a number of his fans expressing disappointment that some of the photos he posted now appear to be actually addressed to Taeyeon.

During his first appearance after news of their romance broke, fans hurled mean comments at Baekhyun. He was hosting Korean weekly music chart show “Inkigayo” when fans in the crowd started calling him names e.g. betrayer, traitor, etc. Despite the chants, he managed to remain calm, kept a straight face, and carried on MC-ing.

Are we the only ones who think that they deserve a break? They’re such a cute “Taeng Kung Couple” though.


Bonjour Malaysia! The French Festival Of The Year Is Coming Back To Town!

Le French Film Festival is coming back to Malaysia! The highly anticipated occasion will kick off in Kuala Lumpur from 9th June until 29th June. The festival will stop by three other cities as well: Penang from 30th June until 10th July, Johor Bahru from 7th July until 10th July, and Kota Kinabalu from 14th July until 17th July.

Presented by Alliance Françaises Kuala Lumpur and Penang and the Embassy of France in Malaysia, Le French Film Festival 2022 is determined to catch Malaysians with its eye-opening, mouth-watering occasions. The happenings coordinated come with vibrant symbolism, the revival of the culture and life of Malaysia which aims to promote multiculturism and gender equality through film and art.

Le French Film Festival 2022 is also introducing the new interactive programme Le Petit Festival this year, specifically curated for the young ones. They can enjoy eye-catching movies from the line-up of films available with the programme (adults are welcomed too!).

Cinephiles can enjoy 21 award-winning French Films this year, including “Aline”, a biopic on world-famous Canadian singer Céline Dion, and “Annette”, about the titular character whose destiny will change her family’s life. The films will be made available for screening at selected Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) locations.

The festival will bring highlight events recommended to Malaysians such as the Solstice Lunaire and Gastronomy. Solstice Lunaire is a harp concerto by conductor Carlos Andrés Mejía which will situate in Penang in conjunction with the George Town Festival. Gastronomy will bring a selection of workshops and brunches, with Ciné-dîner – Le sens de la fête, dining inspired based on the film directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache to look forward to the most.

The opening ceremony for the Le French Film Festival 2022 was held earlier this week on Tuesday (7th June) at GSC Mid Valley Megamall with a special screening of “Aline: The Voice Of Love”. Attended the ceremony were Ms Koh Mei Lee, CEO of GSC, His Excellency Mr Roland Galharague, Ambassador of France to Malaysia and Tengku Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, President of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur.

For more information on the upcoming event, you can check it our here.


#MakingAMurderer: Shocking True-Crime Saga Makes Headlines, Inspires Petitions

A documentary series titled, “Making A Murderer” has been making international headlines over the past couple of days. And for all the right, or should we say wrong reasons.

“Making a Murderer” is an American web TV series that first streamed on Netflix on 18th December 2015. The first season follows the strange and harrowing story of Steven Avery, a man who was imprisoned for sexual assault and attempted murder, and who was later exonerated (acquitted) based on a DNA evidence. His release triggered major criminal justice reform legislation.

Netflix series @MakingAMurderer sparks interest in Wisconsin case of Steven Avery pic.twitter.com/IImcC8t0BW

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) December 30, 2015

Having served 18 years for a crime he didn’t commit, Steven filed a lawsuit that threatened to expose corruption in local law enforcement and award him millions of dollars. But in the midst of his very public civil case, he suddenly finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime – the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.

It’s a crime for which he has also maintained his innocence.

Steven is currently serving a life sentence for Teresa’s murder, and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, was also sentenced to life for being an accessory to the crime.

“Making A Murderer” suggests that Avery may be the victim of a conspiracy, but prosecutors have alleged that the show omits the majority of the physical evidence that links Steven to Teresa’s death.

The true-crime saga was filmed over the course of 10 years, with the creators moving back and forth from New York to Wisconsin during filming. Since it started airing, it generated controversy in Manitowoc County, where the documentary is set. Droves of people (as many as 200,000 viewers) have also signed online petitions seeking a pardon for Steven as well as Brendan. At the same time blasting law enforcement for allegedly framing them for the crime.

“Steven Avery should be exonerated at once by presidential pardon, and the Manitowoc County officials complicit in his two false imprisonments should be held accountable to the highest extent of the U.S. criminal and civil justice systems,” the Change.org petition states.

Unfortunately, Netflix hasn’t been made available in Malaysia as of yet but Netflix has graciously uploaded the first episode of “Making A Murderer” on their YouTube channel. A word of warning though, you may get hooked and be thoroughly infuriated.

For more information and for more timely updates, follow the “Making A Murderer” Twitter account.

Sources: “Making A Murderer” Wiki, CNN, NBC News, Netflix YouTube channel, Steven Avery Wiki, Change.org, “Making A Murderer” Twitter, Hollywood Reporter.

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#SixSeasonsAndAMovie: “Community” is Back!

The “Community” lives! All thanks to Yahoo, the NBC cancelled TV series “Community” has been renewed for season six!

Ever since the show was cancelled in late April, fans have been demanding for the show to return with one last season and started the mantras, “Six Seasons and A Movie” and “SaveCommunity” on Twitter. And now, the fans are one step closer to the “Six Seasons and A Movie” mantra after Yahoo closed the exclusive rerun deal with Sony Pictures TV for an additional season.

According to Yahoo TV, “Community” creator Dan Harmon will return to the show along with his team of producers including Russ Krasnoff, Gary Foster, and Chris McKenna. Dan Harmon said in a statement:

“I am very pleased that Community will be returning for its predestined sixth season on Yahoo,” Harmon said in a statement. “I look forward to bringing our beloved NBC sitcom to a larger audience by moving it online. I vow to dominate our new competition. Rest easy, Big Bang Theory. Look out, BangBus!”

The deal was made just in time as the options for the cast were set to expire today. Thus, the regular cast of the show including Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jim Rash, and Ken Jeong will return for an all new season. Joel Mchale expressed his gratitude in a statement and said:

“#SixSeasonsAndaMovie is real. Thank you Sony. Thank you Yahoo. Thank you Dan Harmon. And thank you to the greatest f%$#ing fans in the history of the human race. It’s the internet. We can swear now.”

The sixth season of Community is set to debut this fall with 13 episodes being released weekly on Yahoo Screen. With the renewal of “Community”, will the cable channels revive other shows in this list of axed TV series as well?


Stefanie Sun’s First Public Appearance Since Giving Birth

Singaporean sweetheart Stefanie Sun is back in the limelight once again after making her first public appearance since her pregnancy. The singer met reporters during a media even for a baby formula brand on Tuesday and, get this, she still looked as slim as ever! Although appearance-wise, 34-year-old Stefanie looked the same as before, she expressed that her outlook on life and work has changed considerably following the birth of her child.

Actually, when I was pregnant, I thought I’d go back to work right after I have the baby. At that time, I was perhaps a little naïve. After you have a baby you really want to care for the child, become concerned about his growth, and want to give him a stable schedule so he feels safe.

Maybe all along, I have given people this idea that I am cool and in control. But first-time mums are always particularly anxious over whether their child eats, has an appetite, and whether the baby’s nappies need changing.

She also revealed that she experienced a slight bout of separation anxiety when she started working again. “The whole day I was using my phone. I’d just take out the video of him and look at it. I’ll ask different people to look at it, so I can watch it again. I think naturally, when you spend so much time with a person and suddenly you have to stop, you feel very anxious”, she confessed with a smile.

Aww. Say what you will, Stefanie, but we think you’ve got it all sorted. Can’t wait to watch you perform on stage again though! We hear that Stefanie is planning to kick off a concert tour in January 2014. Yay!


Experience LEGOLAND Malaysia’s New “LEGO MYTHICA – Journey To Mythica” 4D Movie!

LEGOLAND Malaysia is always a fun holiday destination for the whole family. There’s so much to do even without leaving the hotel! But of course, most of the fun is right outside the hotel’s doors! When you and your family enter the theme park, you’ll get to enjoy LEGOLAND’s latest attraction which is the all-new  4D movie, LEGO MYTHICA – JOURNEY TO MYTHICA!

The new movie is a new addition to the LEGO 4D Movie experience that’s located in the Imagination area of the theme park and the resort guests can now experience the 4D movie. We had the opportunity to check out the new addition, so here are our thoughts:

“We hope that the new 4D movie, JOURNEY TO MYTHICA, will inspire children to use their imaginations to create the extraordinary and help save LEGO MYTHICA, in line with our LEGO DNA of learning through play within our resort,” said CS Lim, Divisional Director at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. The new LEGO MYTHICA – JOURNEY TO MYTHICA 4D movie follows Bobs, a courageous little Alicorn on an adventure into an undiscovered world, where LEGO creatures become real.

This parallel universe that, unbeknown to us, has been created by the power of kids’ imagination. As the audience, you’ll get to experience enchanted forests, raging seas, hidden caves, fire, and ice, all while helping the main character escape the Chimera, and soar with Maximus the Sky Lion before discovering the magical Alicorn’s true powers.

But is he too late to save this mythical world? Guess you’ll have to watch and find out! What we can say is that it’ll definitely be a fun time for your children. The colourful new adventure movie is full of humour and surprises that will bring smiles to the children’s faces.

Part of the movie experience is to encourage and inspire kids to create again and this new LEGO MYTHICA movie will be included in the price of admission to LEGOLAND. Other than the movie, guests will definitely have a blast going through all of LEGOLAND parks as there are tons of fun activities, games, and rides for the whole family!

You can purchase tickets and reserve your spot through LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort reservation system for your desired Park visit. While we wished we had more time, here’s our experience during our stay last weekend:

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#NowYouSeeMe: 3rd Instalment Of Caper Thriller Film Is Officially In The Works

Lionsgate Entertainment is so confident in their “Now You See Me” franchise that it has begun producing “Now You See Me 3” even before the release of the 2nd film.

Jon Feltheimer, CEO of the production studio, revealed plans to develop the 3rd instalment of the successful franchise during a conference call with industry experts. The gathering, which was held last Friday (22nd May) served to discuss the company’s quarterly earning. The executive officer stated, “We’ve already begun early planning for “Now You See Me 3″.”

In the same conference call, he said that the production for the 2nd instalment of the series, titled “Now You See Me: The Second Act“, has ended recently, though he did not disclose a specific date. Feltheimer is also hopeful that the sequel will exceed the earnings of the original caper thriller film.

The announcement of the trilogy came as Lionsgate made public the fact that it will focus on building franchises, especially when franchises like “Twilight“, “The Expendables “, and “Hunger Games” have been doing exceptionally well at the box office.

Released in 2013, “Now You See Me” received mixed reviews from critics, but was generally well-received by the general audience. It was also a box office success, grossing $351,723,989 despite only having a budget of $75 million.

Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Caine were featured in the movie. All of them will be reprising their roles in the sequel, with the exception of Fisher as she was pregnant during principal photography. Lizzy Caplan is replacing her as the female lead, but in a different role instead.

Daniel Radcliffe and Jay Chou have also joined the cast as the son of insurance magnate Arthur Tressler and Li respectively. No additional details regarding Chou’s character were revealed.

Jon M. Chu is taking over the role of director from Louis Leterrier (who directed the first movie), based on a script written by Ed Solomon and Pete Chiarelli. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Bobby Cohen are producing.

“Now You See Me: The Second Act” is slated for cinematic release on 10th June 2016.


#Bangsar: Girl Falls Victim To Snatch Thief In Telawi; Escapes With Minor Injuries

Ladies, please make it a point to be alert wherever you are. One Malaysian just took to her social media platform to share her harrowing experience of her encounter with snatch thief.

In a post, complete with pictures, Facebook user Vivianne Yeo wrote that she was in Bangsar Baru yesterday (19th June 2017, Monday) when she was attacked.

“At around 4.30pm today, I was walking to my car which was parked near the Hong Leong Bank row in the Telawi area. I was aware of my surroundings but I was not alert enough. There was a ramadan bazaar down the street and plenty of people walking around. I wanted to cut through the shops along the Jalan Telawi stretch so I walked through the small lane opposite Coffea Coffee. My handbag was slung across my body. I heard a motorbike coming from behind me. All of a sudden, I was pushed from the back and fell forward on my chest. It happened so fast that I had no chance to react. The snatch thief rode past me from the back and tried to grab my bag. He didn’t manage to take anything as my bag didn’t snap and was still with me,” Vivianne wrote.

Vivianne escaped with minor injuries – a bruised and scratched forehead, as well as scratches on her hands and knees. Luckily, a kind Samaritan who was parked next to where she fell, quickly got out of his vehicle to help her, even taking the liberty to help her into the car (just in case the thief came back for her) to bring her to the police station. At the police station, the Inspector told her that there were at least 8 snatch theft cases a day in the Bangsar and Brickfields areas alone.

“So guys and girls, pls be alert, be aware and never let your guard down or walk in lanes alone. I’m glad I’m just not injured badly and didn’t lose my tooth!” she added.

*Source: Vivianne Yeo’s Facebook profile

Snatch theft in the Kuala Lumpur area continues to be a big worry for Malaysians as well as tourists. Last year, Bangsar Shopping Centre’s CCTV caught a snatch theft incident in broad daylight near the entrance of the mall. The victim, a 37-year-old Japanese housewife, was dragged on the ground for several metres, suffering scratches to her left arm and thigh. The thief made away with her handbag which contained her ATM and credit cards, and about RM200 in cash.

Do stay alert peeps and avoid walking in “lorongs” (small lanes) alone.

Source: Vivianne Yeo’s Facebook profile / Featured image: Vivianne Yeo’s Facebook profile.

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#OpISIS: Hacktivisit Group Anonymous Declares Cyber War On Islamic State Over Terror Attacks

Following the deadly terror attacks in Paris, Beirut and Kenya, infamous hacktivist group Anonymous is planning some sort of revenge against the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).

Through their Twitter account, the group declared a war against IS and pledged to track down every single IS supporter online.

Make no mistake: #Anonymous is at war with #Daesh. We won't stop opposing #IslamicState. We're also better hackers. #OpISIS

— Anonymous (@GroupAnon) November 15, 2015

Behind the iconic Guy Fawkes mask, a spokesperson from the group announced via a chilling YouTube video that they will use their knowledge and skills to “unite humanity”, warning the terrorists to “expect massive cyber attacks”.

Speaking in French, the spokesperson also said that they will “launch the biggest operation ever” against the IS. He stated:

Anonymous from all over the world will hunt you down. You should know that we will find you and we will not let you go.

“War is declared. Get prepared. French people are stronger than you and will come out of this atrocity even stronger,” the spokesperson added.

Soon after the video was released, Anonymous shared a massive list of over 900 Twitter accounts run by the IS supporters.

This isn’t the first time that Anonymous has declared a war on the IS. Earlier this year, the hacktivists issued the same statement shortly after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January.

Just to be clear: #Anonymous hasn't only just declared war on #IslamicState, we've been at war for quite some time already. #Daesh #ISIS

— Anonymous (@GroupAnon) November 16, 2015

According to a recent report in Foreign Policy, Anonymous helped dismantle 149 IS-linked websites. Appoximately 101,000 Twitter accounts and 5,900 propaganda videos were flagged by the group as well.

It’s unclear how Anonymous will take down the IS, especially since the wicked organisation is known for relying on social media to recruit new members. However, with #OpISIS, the hacktivist will certainly limit the spread of the propaganda across the globe.


Taco Bell Malaysia Opens 5th Outlet In Wangsa Maju; Sunway Pyramid Next

Taco Bell Malaysia is on a roll y’all! Following the success of the newly-opened outlet in Setiawangsa, the fast food chain has decided to open another outlet not too far away – in Wangsa Maju.

If you ever find the queue at Setiawangsa too long, just head on over to Taco Bell Wangsa Maju, which is only 12-15 minutes drive away. Alternatively, you could take the Setiawangsa lrt and get off at the next station, Sri Rampai.

In case you didn’t know, Taco Bell Wangsa Maju is sandwiched in between Aeon Big Wangsa Maju and Wangsa Walk Mall. Those who are planning to Grab here can simply key in Maybank Wangsa Maju (if Taco Bell Wangsa Maju isn’t available on your ride-hailing app).

The Taco Bell menu is customisable to fit any customer’s preferences. The proteins they offer are seasoned ground beef, seasoned ground chicken, grilled chicken, and even black beans for vegetarians! If you need help with food recommendations, check this out.

With Taco Bell expanding at rapid speed around Klang Valley, foodies can look forward to its next outlet opening in Sunway Pyramid (near McDonald’s) soon.

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Taylor Swift Drops Teaser For “End Game”, Feat Ed Sheeran & Future

Do you hear that sound? It’s the sound of Swifties all over world squealing in excitement!

Taylor Swift dropped a 20-second teaser for her brand new single “End Game”, in which she collaborates with British heartthrob Ed Sheeran and American rapper Future.

It may only be a 20-second video, but we see enough to be uber excited about it. In the clip, we see Taylor hanging out with Ed Sheeran, chilling with Future on a rooftop, we see fireworks bursting and the bustling streets of Tokyo.

①あなたの一軍でいたいの means "I wanna be your first string"②メレディス オリビア means "Meredith Olivia"③Aチーム means "A-Team"④クライマックス means "end game"#EndGameVideoTomorrow #EndGameMusicVideo pic.twitter.com/BRCD3ILRag

The music video, directed by the very talented Joseph Kahn, was filmed in Tokyo, Miami, and London. The full music video will be released at midnight (ET) and we cannot wait!

P.S. Rumour has it that Katy Perry might make a cameo appearance in the video, a sign that the two popstars have called for truce.

Tonight at midnight eastern. #EndGameMusicVideo@1future @edsheeran pic.twitter.com/XHRS02IXfY

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) January 11, 2018


Zouk Club KL’s GLOBAL Pres. Swanky Tunes

Born in 1998 near Moscow, Swanky Tunes have always experimented with different electronic styles in pursuit of their own sound. At first, was techno, before moving into a distinctly big-beat influenced sound. Thanks to their solid musical culture and their outstanding studio skills, the Russian trio quickly managed to become one of the most looked after EDM band.

Supported by the best international DJs and always quoted by dance music heavy weights like Tiësto, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Laidback Luke and many others, nothing seems to stop Swanky Tunes.

In 2011, they released one of the most played dancefloor tracks, “Sending My Love”, along with R3hab & Max’C. This track definitely revealed them to the world club scene. Since then, they always move forward in studio, remixing big names and releasing their own dancefloor bangers with a very recognizable sound and unique trademark.

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Short after their outstanding collaboration with Tiësto on his famous Musical Freedom imprint, Swanky Tunes launched its own Showland label in September 2012. The first reference, “Blood Rush”, quickly turned Showland into an established and looked after label.

Apart from touring and performing the biggest stages, 2013 will be dedicated to Showland’s development. A new release will hit the charts each month and big collaborations are already set up. Showland is the perfect place for Swanky Tunes to have their best collaborations being revealed, with a very special eye on international upcoming talents. Showland is also the name of Swanky Tunes’s  monthly podcast & radio show, already broadcasted all around the world.

Everything’s set up to have Swanky Tunes hanging on top of the EDM world!

Venue: Zouk Club KLTicket Entry: RM35 Ladies / RM45 Men (inc 1 drink)

Bottle Entry: RM373 / 4 pax (At the door before 11pm)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 1997 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s official website or their Facebook page.

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GSC Melawati Mall To Open Next Week (24th August)

Rejoice Melawatians! Y’all are getting a new cinema!

Following the official launch of Melawati Mall last month, the shopping mall’s GSC Cinema is set to debut next Thursday (24th August). That’s not all though, we just found out that GSC Melawati Mall will be having several free screenings for moviegoers before the opening.

As aforementioned, the GSC branch in Melawati Mall will feature a new 10-screen cinema, which includes a Dolby Atmos hall (that has more than 1,400 seats), THX hall and D-Box seats. Similar to the newly-opened GSC Cinema in Cheras’ MyTown Shopping Centre, moviegoers can look forward to experience arresting visuals and an impressive sound system paired with motion chairs.

If you have no plans this weekend, be sure to take advantage of GSC Melawati Mall’s free screenings. From 19th August (Saturday) to 23rd August (Wednesday), there will be 9 free movies available, including blockbusters such as “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2”, “Pirates of the Carribbean: Salazar’s Revenge”, and “Wonder Woman”.

Since this is a first come first serve basis, we expect the aforementioned movie coupons to be snapped up quickly. Each screening voucher will entitle you to 2 tickets, which you can exchange it at the cinema box office counter from 10am onwards. Do remember that the voucher (pictured below) must be printed.

To view the full free screening schedule, go here.

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


Contest: Spook Yourselves Out! Win “The Visit” Premiere Screening Passes

Horror fans would know this – M. Night Shyamalan (real name Manoj Shyamalan) almost never fails to impress.

The 45-year-old director is famed for coughing up supernatural thriller after supernatural thriller with his signature “Shyamalan twist”, each one more intense than the last.

We’re talking about the likes of “The Sixth Sense” (1999), “The Village” (2004), “Lady in the Water” (2006)”, and more recently, “The Visit“, an upcoming American horror film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

Becca (played by Olivia DeJonge) and younger brother Tyler (played by Ed Oxenbould) say goodbye to their mother as they board a train and head deep into Pennsylvania farm country to meet their maternal grandparents for the first time. Welcomed by Nana (played by Deanna Dunagan) and Pop Pop (played by Peter McRobbie), all seems well until the siblings start to notice increasingly strange behavior from the seemingly charming couple. Once the children discover a shocking secret, they begin to wonder if they’ll ever make it home.

Thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia, we’re giving away exclusive premiere screening passes for “The Visit”!

To win the passes, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person!

There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis so go on and start sending in those e-mails. The faster your are, the higher your chances will be.

“The Visit” will be released in Malaysian cinemas come 17th September 2015.

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

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