Malaysian Actress Raja Ilya Turns Down Marvel Role To Protect Islamic Values

Malaysian actress Raja Ilya became the talk of the town since last year after revealing that she will be working on an upcoming Marvel film.

However, she recently turned down the role, claiming that it clashes with Islamic values as well as her personal beliefs.

After turning down the role, the 32-year-old actress received backlashes from netizens who accused her of cheap publicity stunt.

Talking to the New Straits Times, the actress insists that her offer from Hollywood was true and she did fly to US to sign an acting contract which was arranged by an artiste agency based there.

“I don’t foolishly announce something which hasn’t been confirmed. I actually went for an audition and received that Hollywood role,” she said as quoted.

“I got the role last year and subsequently went to Hollywood. However, when I read the script I found out that my character had to perform certain acts which would offend Asian sensitivities and contradicted Islamic values,” she added.

Although the actress has turned down the Marvel role, she was optimistic that there will be more opportunities for her in the future.

“The fact that I was offered an American film role is a sign that I might get more offers there in future.”

Earlier in March, Raja Ilya got her fans excited after posting several photos of herself in Los Angeles where she visited various places and met many directors, actors and movie producers including Joey MacFarland.

Source: New Straits Times / Featured image: Raja Ilya’s Instagram


Hype’s Now Playing: CL – Hello Bitches

She knocked the socks off our feet with “Doctor Pepper” and she definitely has got more to show. After a few confusing moments and an unexpected plot twist, 2NE1 leader CL has finally made her long awaited comeback. With, yes, you guessed it – a track titled, “Hello Bitches”.

The official music video first premiered exclusively via Noisey and it features a sexy, leather-clad CL letting loose with friends while dancing hard. Like she has never danced that hard before.

In fact, CL even mentioned in her exclusive interview with Noisey:

It felt really good since I haven’t danced this much before in a video.

“Hello Bitches” is a product of popular YG Entertainment producer and ex-1TYM member Teddy Park as well as Jean-Baptiste, and the choreography for the music video was put together by world-famous choreographer Parris Goebel.

From what we know, the music video was filmed in just 6 hours on set in Los Angeles and it’s just a “teaser” (read: pre-promotion) for CL’s upcoming US solo debut. Oh, you know, just to get y’all warmed up ;)

Watch oh-so-much-swag music video for “Hello Bitches” below:

Fierce! Like it? Download it off Soundcloud here. For free. We can’t wait to see what other tricks she has up her sleeve for her US solo debut.

For more information, hit up CL’s Facebook page.

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Fitness First Launches 13th Club At Paradigm Mall

Fitness First Malaysia, part of Fitness First Group Ltd (the largest gym, health and fitness club group in the world with more than 1 million members in over 330 clubs globally) have come a long way since they opened their first club back in 2001. Yesterday, the gym reinforced its leading position in Malaysia, by officially unveiling its 13th club.

Health and fitness continues to be especially relevant in Malaysia. In recent weeks, the country has been tagged as “the most obese country” in South East Asia and ranked as the sixth most obese nation in Asia according to World Health Organization (WHO).

Located strategically at Paradigm Mall, Selangor, this club is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art facilities including a “Group Exercise studio” that encompasses “Group Suspension Training” and “Hot Yoga”, a dedicated e-spinner area, and the first cutting-edge, dedicated “Freestyle™ Training zone” in Malaysia comprising of the latest and most innovative functional training equipment.

With this latest club, Fitness First will strive to help members increase their ability to perform daily tasks, by ensuring that they strip off unwanted body fat to get fit and lean, via a variety of Freestyle™ Training methods.

Fitness First Paradigm Mall club is located at Lot GB 03, Level G, Boulevard, Paradigm Mall. The club is open to members from Mondays – Fridays from 6.30am – 11.00pm, 7.00am – 9.00pm on weekends and 9.00am – 8.00pm on public holidays.


WINNERS: 50 Pairs Of Premiere Passes Up For Grabs

So, it seems that a whole truck load of you would really, really like to catch the exclusive premiere screening of the talking bear gone wrong aka TED with us judging by the sheer amount of entries that flooded our inbox! Thank you all for participating in our contest, you’re all awesome!

Here are the lucky winners who will be catching the movie with us tomorrow (Tuesday, 16th October 2012). Lucky 50!:

Congratulations, y’all! Let’s all go watch TED together. Special thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia for making this happen. Yezzir!

Kindly collect your tickets from our counter at GSC Mid Valley from 8pm onwards. Remember, tickets are strictly non-transferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of tickets for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

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


5 Things We Loved About AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2017

If you’re like us and you’ve never heard about AsiaPOP Comicon (APCC), it’s basically a 3-day event where movies, comics, television, games, toys, anime, and cosplay lovers gather under one roof.

Returning again to the SMX Convention Center in Manila, from 25th August to 27th August, this year’s APCC had more exhibitors and booths for the visitors to enjoy. Celebrating all of geek culture, this pop culture phenomenon was filled with a tonne of fun and fantasy. With so much going on, we decided to list down our top 5 favourite moments during APCC 2017.

As aforementioned in our separate coverage, Netflix brought out the big guns for their first appearance in APCC and they certainly left a good impression. The online streaming network was also the biggest thing in the convention thanks in large to the Netflix booth in Hall N. Netflix has always prided itself in connecting one thing to another. There were plenty of interesting “Stranger Things” zones, Pop’s Diner giving out free milkshakes, and the “Death Note” VR, all of which were lined up along the New York street set of “The Defenders”.

Read about our exciting experience here.

Can you hear the screams when @strangerthingstv cast Noah Schnapp & Joe Keery made their entrance? It was deafening. Woohoo!!! #Netflix #NetflixPH #StrangerThings #AsiaPopComicon #AsiaPopComicCon #apcc #apcc2017 #APCCManila #APCCPH2017 #Philippines #Manila #HypeMYTravels #NoahSchnap #JoeKeery #netflixapcc

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Oh man! Our first @asiapopcomicon was such a blast ? The crowd couldn’t be happier to see @uncle_jezzy, @noahschnapp, @sadiesink_ & @dacremontgomery. #Netflix #NetflixPH #StrangerThings #AsiaPopComicCon #AsiaPopComicon #apcc #apcc2017 #APCCManila #APCCPH2017 #Asia #Philippines #Manila #HypeMYTravels #NoahSchnap #JoeKeery #SadieSink #DacreMontgomery #NetflixAPCC

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If last year’s APCC appearance by Eleven a.k.a. Millie Bobby Brown was any indication, it showed that fans wanted more “Stranger Things”. We can confirm that this year did not disappoint as 4 cast members – Noah Schnapp (Will) and Joe Keery (Steve), as well as newcomers Dacre Montgomery (Billy) and Sadie Sink (Max) – were part of the guest stars. Aside from the Q&A that took place, the quartet also unveiled new character posters.

In addition, 4 trailers were also screened for the audiences:

Justice League represent! Cyborg aka Ray Fisher was checking some DC merchandise at @asiapopcomicon. #JusticeLeague #Cyborg #RayFisher #DC #Superheroes #AsiaPopComicon #AsiaPopComicCon #APCCPH2017 #apcc #apcc2017 #APCCManila #Manila #Philippines #HypeMYTravels

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Aside from the TV actors, celebrities from the film world also graced APCC. The 2 high-profile Hollywood stars this year were Ray Fisher (who portrays Cyborg in the DC Extended Universe film franchise) and Tyler Hoechlin (who plays Superman in  in The CW show “Supergirl” and Derek Hale in MTV’s “Teen Wolf”).

While geeking out at all the exciting stuff taking place at APCC, we noticed a huge crowd forming at the DC merchandise corner. Lo an behold, it was Fisher himself checking out his own figurines. At one point, he even posed in front of a Wonder Woman cardboard cut-out. He was probably planning to send that snapshot over to co-star Gal Gadot ;)

No geek convention would be complete without any cosplay, right? All forms of fandom were represented during APCC. There were many favourite characters from “Game of Thrones” as well as superheroes from the DC and Marvel franchises. People were proud to show off their real-life representation of their character persona. The one that dressed up as the Night King left a lasting impression on us probably cause we’ve been following the HBO hit series religiously.

Not only were there many creative costumes, we also got to feast our eyes on a lot of impressive visuals. APCC was filled with local visual artists showcasing their own creations (e.g. prints, posters, stickers, and comics). One of the things we were really looking forward to was shopping for merchandise and toys from various franchises. Needless to say, we didn’t go home empty-handed ;)

There were so many things happening at every corner, and for our first experience at APCC, we loved what we saw. Special thanks and much love to the people at Netflix for having us!

For more information on APCC 2017, hit up their website and Facebook page.

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#JemAndTheHolograms: Director Jon M. Chu Talks About Remake

While the “Jem and the Holograms” of the ’80s was all about the glam and glitter, the modern makeover of the animated series might be a little more down to earth.

Instead of featuring the dramatic and jam-packed storyline of the original, director Jon M. Chu, who is set to helm the movie, stated that the remake will focus on Jerrica Benton (played by Aubrey Peeples), who is an average 21st century teenager.

According to Chu, there’s a twist to Benton’s character. Although she’s musically inclined and has been taught to play the guitar by her father, she doesn’t want to flaunt her skills as a musician as she’s afraid of being put in front of a crowd and being judged. As fate would have it, her talent is discovered and Benton is forced to embrace her alter-ego, Jem (whose name is derived from the nickname her father gave her), so that she can look out for her family and bandmates.

She never wanted to pursue the big costumes, lots of makeup, all that stuff. But in a way it helps her hide and have the confidence to come out and be this persona.

We see the transformation as she gets brought into it, getting seduced by it, and at the same time trying to find her real self in between those two identities.

The remake is “actually about a group of young people who are going to be inundated with this idea of fame and fortune and products and stuff.” It is a story of self-discovery that teaches youth to stay true to who they really are.

Chu admitted that the movie was a hard project to confront, as the series might be new to youths and children nowadays. To tackle the movie, he had to find a way to balance the Jerrica/Jem dynamic using the norms of this modern century.

The first question that occurred to him was: “How can you even have a secret identity with all this social media?” But after some time, the director realised that “everybody has a secret identity” and “the idea of ‘Who are you really?’ is more relevant today than ever.” This prompted him to make the movie.

USA Today also released several photos of the production, which you can view in the gallery below:

The other members of “Jem and the Holograms” are: Kimber Benton (Stefanie Scott), Aja Leith (Hayley Kiyoko), and Shana Elmsford (Aurora Perrineau).

Additional cast include Molly Ringwald as Aunt Bailey, Ryan Guzman as the love interest Rio Pacheco, and Juliette Lewis as the main antagonist Erica Raymond.

The movie is slated for release on 23rd October 2015.


Concerts & Live Shows In Malaysia You Can’t Miss Out This 2023

2022 has seen a surge of live concerts, music festivals, and comedy shows in our local shores. Needless to say, there’s still a ton of demand for live shows and performances. Music fans want more, and more they shall have.

If you thought 2022 was amazing, 2023 is about to get a whole better. Concert-goers can expect more international acts flocking their way to Kuala Lumpur and around Malaysia. As usual, this list will be updated consistently, so do bookmark this page and check back often ;)

EXO’s Sehun & Chanyeol’s Back to Back Fancon Tour

Mayday (五月天) “Fly to 2023” (好好好想见到你)  World Tour

Louis Tomlinson “Faith In The Future” Tour

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Doctor Strange 2: Could Scarlet Witch Be The Villain? What About Galactus?

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is set to be the first “scary” movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Already, there are plenty of theories being thrown out in regards about the “Doctor Strange” sequel. The title hints that the Multiverse will impact MCU in a big way. Benedict Cumberbatch will be joined by an unexpected fellow Avenger – Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch.

Although Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch have fought side by side against Thanos, Screen Rant suggests that Wanda could end up being an adversary rather than an ally. The title already reveals that it will focus on the Multiverse. There is a possibility that it could also dive into intense psychological trauma.

Comic book fans are well aware that Scarlet Witch’s powers are connected to the nature of reality itself. She’s able to use “Hex Magic” and alters probabilities (e.g.: make a gun misfire) or summon “Chaos Magic” by making the impossible happen (freeze air, cause spontaneous combustion).

The true potential to Scarlet Witch’s powers has never been charted. During the events of “House of M”, she restructure reality itself and created an alternate timeline. Doctor Strange even warned the Avengers of Wanda’s abilities in “Avengers #503”.

“Can you understand the delicate mindset of a woman, a person, who has control over reality. It means reality controls her. Imagination becomes the enemy. Structure disappears,” he explained. At one point, she also manifested her own children when she became pregnant with twins.

Olsen herself has expressed her desire of the “House of M” story arc to play out on the big screen. Is “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” that opportunity?

Recently, fan artist Steve Ditkoesque created a fan art of the Sorcerer Supreme and Scarlet Witch confronting Dormammu – the character that appeared in the first movie. Director Scott Derrickson admitted that he initially wanted to use Nightmare but Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige the storyline would be too complicated.

Comic Book also suggested that it’s about time Galactus made his MCU debut “in a brief fight during the inter-dimensional travels”. Either way, Derrickson has said that Disney+’s “WandVision” and “Doctor Strange 2” will be closely related.


Falling Into The Rabbit Hole With The Temper Trap

Here’s one band that we’re glad have gotten more airplay over the past two years. Since their startup in Australia, we’ve been waiting for the day Australian indie pop band The Temper Trap’s music sees the light of day. And then came the release of their self-titled album in May 2012. We knew we had to have it – we were big fans of “Sweet Disposition”, after all.

To be honest, we heard “Need Your Love” way ahead of the album release when we could stream it online. As the first single off “The Temper Trap”, we feel that there couldn’t have been an introduction better than “Need Your Love”. In itself, we love how the sound of “clap clap, clap clap clap” carries itself into the beat of the music. And as the song progresses, the faint synths blend into the band’s instruments, gearing itself for a big finish.

We love everything about it! We could go on and on:

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Props to the production team who made the music video too. Very..what’s the right word for this? Ambitious? We think so. Minus the vomiting at the end, of course.

“London’s Burning” could easily be one of The Temper Trap’s best songs to date and lucky for us, it’s included in this album. The song starts with recordings from news reports and recordings from the London riots. Clearly, it was written with the riots in mind and was positioned to be one of their more expressive/emotional songs. Except, it kinda peaked with a distinct hint of angst:

Now who’s the one to blame when the children go insane?

But we don’t dislike it. As a matter of fact, we fell in love with “The Clash”-like style of the song somewhere between the start and the furore. Listen:

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Before we go, go, there’s one other song off the album that we feel you must check out.

“Miracle” definitely stood out amongst most of the “The Temper Trap” songs. The use of instruments is very subdued in this one – like it would be in any love song. With lyrics like, “And I may not always believe but you’re nothing short of a miracle. Clever minds will second guess, but to me, you’re a living miracle” coupled with Dougy Mandagi’s falsetto vocals, “Miracle” was a sure win for us right from the very beginning. Even if it’s not a love song, even it was meant for father-to-child:

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Truthfully, real fans of The Temper Trap would pick up a copy of “The Temper Trap” in half a heartbeat. And for those of you who aren’t fans as of yet, what’s taking you so long? The album now available at a music store near you.

Alternatively, you could also purchase it off iTunes here.

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

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“Surprise! The Gunners Are Here!”

About two weeks ago, Nike Malaysia announced the official kick-off of their “Gunners Interschool KL Challenge“. A total of 20 schools within the Klang Valley pitted against each other via Nike’s training and conditioning system, “Nike SPARQ“, in hopes of winning a day with the Gunners that they’re sure to remember for the rest of their lives.

SMK Seksyen 11 in Shah Alam emerged as winners after getting the highest average score and by completing the most “Make It Count” missions based on Nike SPARQ (the same system that is used by some of the best football clubs in the world including the Gunners aka Arsenal FC).

But the kids, well, they didn’t know what they were going to be in for yesterday noon.

Gathered under the pretext of a “special assembly” in their school hall, the students of SMK Seksyen 11, clearly unaware of what was coming their way, were left starstruck and surprised when six Gunners waltzed into their school for a surprise visit.

Rest assured, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Andre Santos, Wojciech Szczesny, Ryo Miyaichi, and Kieran Gibbs were greeted with an eruption of joy and loud, thunderous claps when they appeared on stage.

The Arsenal players then took in questions from the students as they asked just about everything that they wanted to find out about their favourite heroes in the exclusive session

Of course, as awesome as the Gunners are, they did not disappoint as they candidly shared some of their experiences and insights to living life as a world-class footballer.

SMK Seksyen 11 was also presented with a mock cheque of RM5,000 worth of Nike products, and a memento from Nike and the Arsenal players in the form of a signed sculpture of the Arsenal cannon to commemorate the occasion. For the students and the young aspiring footballers, it was truly an experience of a lifetime.

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For more pictures from the surprise, click!

Arsenal FC will be playing a Malaysia XI at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium TONIGHT (24th July 2012) at 9:45pm.


Coming Soon: A Middle Finger Emoji & More

You think you have enough emojis until Unicode announces that they’re adding more emojis to the already bursting list of emojis. That’s right, people. The pictographs that you see on your smartphone keyboard are about to get an upgrade. A huge one amounting up to 250 emojis!

Unicode is an industry standard that regulates the presentation of text across different software platforms and that includes iOS and Android. The Unicode Consortium announced that they’re including 250 new emojis including include Derelict House Building, Wind Blowing Face, Man in Business Suit Levitating, Spy or Sleuth, and the much-requested Notched Right Semicircle With Three Dots, among many others, mostly objects.

However, they also stressed that while these will be made available, it’ll be up to the makers of member platforms like iOS and Android to implement the new Unicode 7.0 standard. Oh, yes, we forgot to mention that one of the many additions is the Hand With Middle Finger Extended.

You know, just in case you feel like flipping someone mid-chat can be done better with more than just words.

Which ones are you most excited about? Look out for the official update in July!

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Samsung GALAXY S4 To Launch 27th April

Celebrating the impending arrival of its most advanced smartphone yet, Samsung Malaysia delighted people with spontaneous performances of its GALAXY S4 Ensemble at popular locations around Klang Valley such as The Curve, Publika, Pavilion, and Lot 10 last weekend!

You know what they say, that music is better than words, that more emotions can be expressed in a tune than a string of sentences put together. Made up of four singers and a string quarter, the S4 Ensemble performed uplifting numbers such as “Edge of Glory” and “Isn’t it Lovely” with strength and vigour to evoke a sense of gusto in the hearts of onlookers. We, too, were delighted by the ensemble’s surprise visit to our HQ just a few days ago.

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The coveted Android smartphone if Samsung’s first Full HD smartphone, and while the device has a large screen, its overall body is thinner, narrower, and lighter – an engineering feat in itself. The GALAXY S4 features are designed to offer you what matters most in life; enable true connections with friends and family; deliver and effortless user experience; and take care of your well-being. It is a Life Companion that brings people a richer, simpler, and fuller life.

Committed to creating new possibilities in people’s lives, Samsung Malaysia is set to launch GALAXY S4 to Malaysians through a consumer event, themed, “Journey to Discover Live Companion” on 27th April 2013 (Saturday). We’ll also be updating LIVE so follow us on Twitter (@HypeMY) and on Instagram (@HypeMY) for pictures and all that good stuff.

For more information, visit their website.


#EdSheeran: British Singer “Takes A Break” From Social Media To Travel

Fans of Ed Sheeran, we hate to disappoint you, but you will no longer see any social media updates from the British singer-songwriter :(

According to E! Online, Sheeran announced that he’s quitting social media to go out and see the world through his own eyes. He conveyed the news in an Instagram post last Saturday after he was done with a concert held in Auckland, New Zealand.

Through his Instagram post, the 24-year-old singer said:

HELLO ALL. I AM TAKING A BREAK FROM MY PHONE, EMAILS AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA FOR A WHILE. I’ve had such an amazing ride over the last 5 years but I find myself seeing the world through a screen and not my eyes, so I’m taking this opportunity of me not having to be anywhere or do anything to travel the world and see everything I missed.

“To my family and friends, if you love me, you will understand me buggering off for a bit. To my fans, the 3rd album is on its way and is the best thing I have made thus far. See you all next autumn, and thank you for being amazing“, he added.

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Sheeran’s announcement came after he told Australian radio station Nova 96.9FM that he’s planning to spend Boxing Day and the New Year’s holiday with his friends. He also revealed that he will get an ear surgery next year after accidentally ruptured his ear drum during a vacation with his friends this past summer.

I have to have an operation in January on my ear because I stupidly jumped off a yacht really high up and smashed.

“I landed wrong and it burst my ear drum so I have to go and get a graft, which means I’m not allowed to fly for a while, so it’s kind of good. It means I have to stay at home“, he added.

Sheeran gained thousands of fans from across the globe after releasing “+”, his 2011 debut album which has been certified 6-times platinum in the UK. The album did not only earn him the Ivor Novello Award for “Best Song Musically and Lyrically”, but also the “Best British Male Solo Artist” award and the “British Breakthrough Act” award at the Brit Awards. His hit song titled “The A Team” was also nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Though the news about Sheeran quitting social media came as a disappointment for his fans, fans can look forward to hearing new music from him as he promised that he will release a new album next year.

Are you sad that he’s decided to quit social media? We definitely are. Come back soon, Ed!

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(UPDATE) #UNIQ: YG’s New Korean-Chinese Boy Group To Debut Under Yuehua Entertainment

It seems like YG Entertainment has kept a lot of things under its belt as another new boy group, UNIQ, that was trained under the company will make their debut in China soon. But! Instead of making their debut under YG Entertainment, the new boy group UNIQ is officially under the China-based entertainment company, Yuehua Entertainment.

After announcing their upcoming boy group iKON, Chinese media outlets reported that YG Entertainment will be collaborating with Yuehua Entertainment to debut a new 5-member boy group, UNIQ. The name derived from the words “unique” and “unicorn” to symbolise their uniqueness and their pure spirit.

It seems like the K-Pop giant is ready to enter the Chinese market as UNIQ is a Korean-Chinese boy group. Similar to EXO from SM Entertainment, the boy group will promote simultaneously in both China and Korea. The group also consists of both Chinese and Korean members that have been secretly training under YG Entertainment for 4 years.

With an average age of 19 and height of 180cm, the group consists of 3 Chinese members (Wong Yibo, Li Wenhan, and Zhou Yixuan) and 2 Korean members (Kim Sungjoo ang Chao Chengyan). Kim Sungjoo is previously known for being an ex-trainee of YG Entertainment and a close friend of WINNER’s Seungyoon and Jinwoo.

The expectations are high for the group as it was reported that 100 million RMB has been invested in them. Rumour has it that UNIQ will be making a special appearance at YG Family’s concert in Beijing next month.

Check out the revealed members’ profiles:

Watch the teaser video: [TEASER 1] YH x YG’s New Boygroup UNIQ – Wong Yibo

Watch the teaser video: [TEASER 2] YH x YG’s New Boygroup UNIQ – Kim Sungjoo

Watch the teaser video: [TEASER 3] YH x YG’s New Boygroup UNIQ – Cho Seungyeon

Watch the teaser video: [TEASER 4] YH x YG’s New Boygroup #UNIQ – Li WenHan

Watch the teaser video: [TEASER 5] YH x YG’s New Boygroup #UNIQ – Zhou Yi Xuan

What do you think of the new Korean-Chinese boy group? Are you excited for their debut? Let us know in the comment box below!


#TheIncredibles2: Brad Bird Will Return To Direct Sequel

In 2004, Brad Bird took up the role of director for “The Incredibles“, which unexpectedly, grossed a total of $631 million worldwide and spawned several promotional products related to the critically acclaimed movie.

It has been 10 years since the original classic first hit cinemas, but it seems like Bird will be back to helm its sequel.

“The Incredibles” tell the story of a family of superheroes, who are forced to live their lives as normal citizens because of a government relocation program. Trouble ensues when a former fan shunned by Mr. Incredible chooses to take revenge upon the superhero.

On March 2014, Pixar confirmed that the animated film is currently in development. However, no additional details of the production were revealed. In an interview with The Collider, Bird finally released some information regarding the sequel.

When asked if “The Incredibles 2” will be his next project, Bird answered in the affirmative by stating:

I had a lot of ideas for the original “Incredibles” that I didn’t get a chance to use, that I like. I have ideas that I wanted to pursue a little bit and there wasn’t enough time in “Incredibles”. There are new ideas I have, and I think there are enough of those together to make an interesting movie. I’m just focusing on getting “Tomorrowland” out into the world and playing with the “Incredibles” sandbox again.

Samuel L. Jackson also revealed that he will be reprising his role as Frozone in the sequel.

Bird was the director for several box office hits, such as “Ratatouille” and “Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol”. He was also the creative consultant and director for the animated TV series “The Simpsons” from 1989 to 1998.

His upcoming film, “Tomorrowland“, will be released in cinemas on 22nd May 2015.

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We Rank The Many Disturbing Deaths In Horror Films Over The Years

An escalator ride gone wrong, the collapse of a roller coaster, and a hungry shark are some of the many disturbing death scenes we’ve seen in horror films and series. Gruesome deaths aren’t a must, but they do cement a cinematic legacy in the minds of viewers. They’re terrifying to even think about but we love that they keep us on our toes.

There’s nothing morbid about marvelling at the artistry and creativity of outlandish death scenes. We rank some of the disturbing deaths from our favourite horror works on Netflix below!

Let’s start with something simple, yet impactful. We can’t have a list of disturbing deaths without mentioning “Final Destination”, a franchise that is synonymous with destructive deaths. A “killer” in its physical form is never revealed in the films but there’s definitely no shortage of too-close-for-comfort accidents that end up killing more than half of its characters by the end of each film.

In “Fear Street Part 2: 1978”, the Nightwing Killer claims the lives of 12 Shadysiders out of cold blood. On the first night at Camp Nightwing, we watch a dark force take over Tommy Slater during an impromptu witch hunt and he turns into The Nightwing Killer. With an axe in hand, he takes three forceful swings into Arnie’s face and slashes him to death.

They’re vicious, fast and thrive in the cold. A mysterious meat stew is served to sick individuals at the Jiyulheon clinic when suddenly, Seo-bi discovers a human finger in the cauldron. Soon enough, the undead rises and a nurse is devoured by a tower of zombies.

Find out more about the source behind the zombies in the upcoming special episode of “Kingdom” — “Kingdom: Ashin of the North”, coming 23rd July.

Another franchise that incorporates outlandish murder scenes is the acclaimed “American Horror Story”. The aptly named episode “Holes” sees a gut wrenching scene of R.J. strapped to a chair and everyone in the cult taking turns shooting nails at his head. R.J. survives the first 6 shots of nails in his skull before Kai kills him with a final blow to the medulla oblongata.

This scene really puts the fear in “Fear Street Part 1: 1994”. Kate goes up against The Skull Mask Killer in the fight for survival. It doesn’t take long until she’s pinned down and goes head first into a bread slicer machine and turns into brain mash.

If you’re craving for more chilling death scenes, keep your eyes peeled for “Fear Street Part 3: 1666” launching 16th July, only on Netflix.


Bank Negara Clarifies That No Minimum Spend Is Necessary For Payment Using Cards

A Facebook post went viral some time last week after a user by the name Ikram Zidane sent a message to Bank Negara.

In his message, Ikram asked the bank if it was legal for merchants to impose a minimum amount of purchase for card payment. Bank Negara responded and clarified that merchants are actually prohibited from doing such things.

We contacted Bank Negara, and they confirmed that this is true. They also encourage consumers to lodge a complaint against merchants who impose such rules. You can send Bank Negara the merchant’s name, address, acquirer’s name, and explain the situation to them.


#GE13 Results

For those of you who’ve stayed up this long to await the news from the polls, we applaud you. As of 12:50am, these were the results from the 13th Malaysian general election:

Thus, with the above reported numbers, the Election Commission chairman announced National Coalition Front aka Barisan Nasional (BN) takes simple majority of parliament with 112 seats. This means that they’ve  fended off the tough election challenge to form the next Malaysian government, extending its 56-year rule.


SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Joins Instagram!

Alert, alert! More SNSD goodness izza comin’ into your smartphone’s way.

SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany has become the latest member to join popular social networking platform, Instagram. Sure, she wasn’t the first to do so but hey, better late than never, right? Of course, her finally signing up for an account just means that we’ll be seeing plenty more of her since SNSD Girls’ Generation’s sub-unit, TaeTiSeo, will be busy promoting their comeback with their 2nd mini album, “Holler”.

Her first greeting video was posted about 7 hours ago and it’s in English. Watch:

As at time of writing, the number of followers have quickly grown since news of her Instagram account got out. You could say that it was a frenzy. It’s now at 69k but we reckon it’ll hit a million in no time!

Tiffany joins a league of some other SM Entertainment idols who are also on Instagram are such as:

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#MatZo: Goes On A Tweet-A-Thon, Reveals Dance Music’s “Dirty Little Secrets”

Unless if you’ve been hiding out at some remote island with no access to the interwebs, then you’ve probably seen or at least heard of Mat Zo‘s big blow up on Twitter.

Also known as his tweet-a-thon, amongst other things.

You see, he took the liberty to call out some dance music top players on Twitter, pick fights with the likes of the notorious deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) and Diplo, as well as touching on every spoke of the industry’s wheel e.g. ghost producers, festivals in an attempt to pull out the “rotten teeth” of the dance music industry.

Oh, and while we’re on that topic, did you know that some DJ/producers pay a price tag of about $100,000 to headline at top set times at some festivals? True story, according to Mat.

He also retweeted something which could’ve easily cost him his career:

Just in case you’re unaware, ghost producers are very much like ghostwriters. They basically write, produce, and release music, but they don’t get credited for it and it’s not illegal because they get paid for it. Word has it that a significant number of famous DJs (David Guetta, including) aren’t responsible for the music released under their names.

It’s not exactly new information as this has been happening for decades and across all music genres, not just dance music (read: pop/radio/”mainstream” music). However, the weight does fall heavier on dance music icons who call themselves not just DJs but also producers. Hence the controversy!

After retweeting the above list of DJs who supposedly use ghost producers, he quipped:

We’re guessing that the above is kinda valid because a large chunk of the world’s top 100 DJs are, yes, you guessed it – Dutch.

But does Mat care that he retweeted the above list of DJs who apparently use ghost producers? Nope. Even if anyone else tried to kill his career, he’s just going to “keep coming back“, he said.

Considering the fact that he also bravely called out dance music old timers like Tiesto, Markus Schulz, and Diplo, one would suggest that even if he or any other DJ/producer didn’t kill his career, he could very well be losing the shared fanbase, perhaps?

Of course, not all hope is lost and we need to stress that not everything that Mat said about dance music during his Twitter rampage was bad per se. As much as he was very vocal about the industry, he also made it a point to shoutout to some big names that he respects such as Skrillex, Above & Beyond, Eric Prydz, and deadmau5.

His “parting words” (for now) included, “Sometimes it’s good to sit down, shut up, and make music, but other times its good to stand up, stick your middle finger out, and be heard. At the end of the day, I’m not in this for the money or fame, I just want to make great music and give frustrated young producers a voice so you can judge anything I say how you like, but you’ll see that what I’m doing with my life is right.”

Alright, a show of hands please those who were rudely shocked and awakened by the revelations above?

Sources: inthemix, youredm (1), Mat Zo’s Twitter, LA Weekly, youredm (2).


Fun Facts: 9 Things You Need To Know About Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman

The Dark Knight and Man of Steel better hold on tight to their capes if they know what’s good for them, cause Wonder Woman is more than ready to blow them away with her presence. We’ve seen proof of this when she shows up unexpectedly in the “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” trailer, and saves the 2 man from danger.

The heroin clad in Amazonian knee-high boots is Gal Gadot. If you’re not too familiar with the 30-year-old actress, don’t worry you aren’t the only one. Some of you may remember the bombshell star for her role as Gisele Harrabo in “Fast & Furious”, “Fast Five”, and “Fast & Furious 6”, but outside the realm of street racing, Gadot is relatively unknown.

We decided to do a little digging and came up with a couple of fun facts about Gadot and her powerful female character, Wonder Woman.

1. The name Gal Gadot has special meaning

As simple as her name may sound, the name Gal Gadot actually has a specific meaning. Gal means wave in Hebrew while her surname Gadot means shore or riverbank. Together, her name means never ending wave. Perhaps, she should have been cast in “Aquaman”? Just kidding.

Born in Rosh Ha’Ayin in central Israel, the Israeli actress describe herself as ¼ Czech, ¼ Polish, ¼ Austrian, and ¼ German. She first rose to fame at the age of 19 when she won the Miss Israel 2004 competition and went on to represent her country in Miss Universe beauty pageant.

By military background, we don’t mean that she has a relative in the army. She was actually an enlisted soldier. From beauty queen to military babe, Gadot isn’t afraid to toughen it out. She’s always had a huge admiration for strong women and that was what inspired her to sign up for the Israeli army.

There, she served 2 years in the Israel Defense Forces as a sports trainer. Her knowledge from military training and experience in weapons also help earn her a ticket to Hollywood when she got cast as Gisele Harrabo in the “Fast & Furious” franchise.

3. She thought she was auditioning for Catwoman

The model-turned-actress initially thought she would be playing Catwoman, in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as opposed to the Amazonian warrior – can you imagine it? Due to the secrecy surrounding the project, Gadot didn’t know what to expect when she was called in to audition for Warner Bros as she was never told the details of her character. All she knew was that it was going to be a movie by Zack Snyder.

“I mean, I could have guessed. I thought it was going to be Selina (Kyle aka Catwoman), you know? I only knew what role it was when I flew in to test with Ben (Affleck). I was very excited. Anytime I had general meetings in LA, I always said that my dream role was to do an empowered, independent woman who doesn’t rely on men,” she told Empire.

Catwoman has always been a well-known female character from DC Comics, so it’s understandable that Gadot would assume it to be the acrobatic jewel thief first since it was movie involving the Caped Crusader. Besides, there was no mention of Wonder Woman when the movie was first announced. Selina Kyle was last played by Anne Hathaway in 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises”, so perhaps we’ll see more of the feline fatale in the near future.

4. Gadot was previously offered to play a villain in “Man of Steel”

As it turns out, Wonder Woman isn’t the first role she was offered from the DC Comics. Gadot shared that she was nearly cast as Faora, Zod’s second-in-command. “When I was a month pregnant with (my daughter) Alma, I got an offer to be the evil Superman character. If I wasn’t pregnant I’d take the job, and there’s no way they would take me now to be Wonder Woman,” said the actress.

According to Cinema Blend, the Kryptonian general together with Faora and the rest of his followers “was banished to the Phantom Zone shortly before Krypton’s destruction, but when they were accidentally freed from the prison, they made their way to Earth years later to find Jor-El’s son, Kal-El, and retrieved the codex to create a new Krypton. She and the rest of Zod’s minions were later sent back to the Phantom Zone, thus leaving any future appearances from the character in question”.

The role eventually went to Antje Traue. Things definitely worked out better for Gadot, because whatever cosmic forces were at work in the universe, it led to the actress landing the role of Wonder Woman.

A 5,000-year-old Amazonian princess, Wonder Woman is the daughter of Zeus, the king of all deities in Greek mythology, and of the human Queen Hippolyta, the ruler of the Amazonians (portrayed by Connie Nielsen), in an illicit love affair, reported Screen Rant.

It’s also important to note that Wonder Woman’s origin story is very different from either Superman’s or Batman’s. So the fact that director Zack Snyder is willing to inject pure fantasy into a sci-fi landscape is very telling of what fans can expect from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and subsequently the rest of the DC Extended Universe.

6. Zack Snyder on casting Gal as Wonder Woman

“We tested a bunch of actresses, as you can imagine,” said the director, adding that 6 other actress were up for the role. “But the thing with Gal is that she’s strong, she’s beautiful, and she’s a kind person, which is interesting, but fierce at the same time. It’s that combination of being fierce but kind at the same time that we were looking for. She can get serious, but she’s amazingly fun to be around.”

“And by the way, she really held her own with Ben in the screen test. Ben was like, ‘Whoa, that girl is something else!’ That was a good sign, because Ben is very tough in the scene, and he’s big and commanding. Anytime that you’re doing a test like that and you’re looking at the other person, you’re thinking, ‘Okay, that’s good stuff.’ That was part of the process, and over time as we got to know Gal, we found out how amazing she is,” Snyder told Film Ink.

7. Get a load of Wonder Woman’s superpowers

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Gal Gadot recently tweeted an image of Diana Prince’s most iconic superhero accessories: her bracelets. Little is known about what powers (the movie version of) Wonder Woman will have, or how many weapons she’ll use. The armored bracelets featured in the picture is noticeably glowing as though they’ve just absorbed a great amount of energy.

The bracelets, which look more like full-blown gauntlets in the trailer, is a vital feature of Wonder Woman’s traditional costume and origin story.

According to Bob Chipman, Wonder Woman’s origin was “envisioned as a radically-revisionist feminist “answer” to the myth of Hercules conquering the Amazons, wherein the male demigod was portrayed as a boorish conqueror who turned the Amazons into slaves. Though they eventually rebelled from bondage and withdrew from the mortal world, DC’s Amazons continued to wear enchanted metallic cuffs on their wrists as a reminder of why man’s world was not to be trusted – and as a symbol of their submission to their patron goddess Aphrodite”.

Diana also had to earn the Wonder Woman mantle through trial-by-combat. The unique powers and limitations linked to the bracelets was largely a symbolism of sexuality and submission (see also: Wonder Woman’s magic lasso, which compels truth from anyone it ensnares).

8. Wonder Woman isn’t here to be anyone’s love interest

When speaking with Glamour, Gadot insisted that Wonder Woman isn’t relying on male testosterone but herself to get by in the tumultuous DC universe saying, “For BvS it was important for me that we show how independent she is. She is not relying on a man, and she’s not there because of a love story. She’s not there to serve someone else. She has so many strengths and powers, but at the end of the day she’s a woman with a lot of emotional intelligence. She’s loving.”

Many fans were skeptical at first, thinking that Diana Prince and her heroic alter ago were included in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” simply to create a romantic storyline and cause friction between the 2 alpha man. Thankfully for longtime fans, this is not the case.

Instead, the heroin is set to retain the fierce independence that has so often defined her persona. It’ll be interesting to see how this translates in a macho World War I-era America setting when Wonder Woman gets her solo film in 2017.

9. How Wonder Woman differs from BvS to her origin story

In addition to the origin story taking place in 1920s, Wonder Woman’s solo adventure will centre around 3 distinct settings: her homeland of Themyscira, World War I London, and the present day. Given that this was the era severely lacking in gender equality, it presents an intriguing culture clash in which Diana will have to overcome.

In a recent interview with Collider, producer Deborah Snyder also revealed that “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will only give fans a small taste of Wonder Woman’s superpowers. “I think that (director) Zack Snyder and (DC Entertainment CCO) Geoff Johns sat down and outlined these stories,” said Deborah.

“We did a chart with what their powers were, like what Superman’s powers were, and I think you see a little bit of Wonder Woman. So we get a sense of her power but we didn’t want to do too much because obviously Patty (Jenkins)’s going to build up to that and we’re going to learn how she discovers her powers in that movie,” she added.

Here are some new photos of Gal Gadot and Lucy Davis who are currently filming #WonderWoman in Trafalgar Square. pic.twitter.com/9Mqo8pNuam

— GeekFeed (@GeekFeedDotCom) February 21, 2016

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is currently showing in cinemas, while “Wonder Woman” is scheduled for release on 23rd June 2017.

Sources: Comic Book Resources, Screen Rant, Cinema Blend, Film School WTF, Batman News, Movie Web.

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#SDCC2016: #JusticeLeague Cast Drops Entire Film Trailer; DC Fans Freak Out

“Arthur Curry, I hear you can talk to fish.”

The cast of “Justice League” – director Zack Snyder, Ben Affleck (Batman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ezra Miller (Flash) and Ray Fisher (Cyborg) – got busy at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) when they appeared onstage during the Warner Bros. panel.

Attendees had expected to see just the first official image of the Justice League (refer to the image above) and maybe gain some invaluable nuggets of information about the film’s production. As you can see from the first team photo, Superman is very much alive despite where the end of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” left him.

The official synopsis for “Justice League” is as follows:

“Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes — Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash — it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.”

So, fans who were present at the panel definitely did not expect Zack Snyder to throw an entire “Justice League” trailer their way.

The footage features Bruce Wayne aka Batman (played by Ben Affleck) introducing Aquaman (played by Jason Momoa) and The Flash (played by Ezra Miller) to us by means of him seeking them out to form the Justice League team to battle an enemy on the horizon. Because who better to get the DC heroes together than Batman himself, right?

As the not-in-costume dark and brooding Aquaman, Jason Momoa looks hella badass and reminiscent of his “Game of Thrones” character Khal Drogo. Also, whatever doubts that we had about Zack Snyder casting Ezra Miller for the role of The Flash in “Justice League” (instead of Grant Gustin from The CW’s “The Flash” TV series) was effectively tossed aside once we saw the comedic banter between The Flash and Bruce Wayne.

Let’s not forget that although this first look at the “Justice League” film gave Wonder Woman and Cyborg some time to shine, Superman (played by Henry Cavill) is nowhere to be seen despite the fact that he’s included in the first official image of the team. Ah, but all will be explained when the film is released, we’re sure.

Do we love what we’ve seen so far? Is it fantastic? Heck yes. Watch:

“Justice League” is set to hit cinemas worldwide in November 2017.

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


Nicki’s Hitting Back With “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”

Onika Tanya Maraj aka Nicki Minaj hit an all-time career high when she was signed to Young Money Entertainment in 2009. It was then that her debut album, “Pink Friday”, was released.

You may remember this “got your heartbeat running away, beating like a drum..” song off that album:

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Since then, she quickly shot to stardom and “Pink Friday’ was even certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) merely a month after its release. It also helped that (as you can see in the above video), Nicki had a quirky sense of style.

So quirky that she turned up at the 2012 Grammy Awards in an outfit that was more controversial than Lady GaGa wearing slabs of meat. Her performance that night was also something that everyone around the world would find hard to forget, for obvious reasons.

Watch Nicki in a mock confession to a mock Pope in her live “Roman Holiday” performance:

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But of course, this is showbiz – and everything is done for a reason.

In November 2011, she announced through Twitter that her second studio album, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” is slated to be released on the 3rd of April 2012. And her exorcism-themed performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards was just a build-up to the full release of her upcoming album:

We also hear that the new album features collaborations with other popular artistes such as Young Jeezy, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne. And that it will be jam-packed with 22 tracks. Wow!

For more information on Nicki Minaj and “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”, visit her website or follow her Twitter account.

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Hype’s Now Playing: BIGBANG – Bae Bae

If you loved the slower tempo-ed “Loser“, BIGBANG’s other MADE SERIES “M” single is going to make you sit up and pay attention!

In case you missed it, the first of the 2 BIGBANG comeback singles that you’ve been waiting in high anticipation for have finally been released at midnight (Friday, 1st May). Starting with “M” on 1st May, the “M”, “A”, “D”, and “E” projects will be released monthly until the complete “MADE” album is out in September. Each project contains more than one track, and MADE SERIES “M” will be out in 2 different versions; M ver. and m ver.

“Bae Bae” was first unveiled for the first time at BIGBANG’s concert tour in Seoul over last weekend, but now, international VIPs (as BIGBANG’s fans are loving called) will finally get to hear it/watch it too. The music video opens with G-Dragon looking a little crazy, much like his concept for his second studio album, “Coup D’Etat”, which was released in 2013. Crazy-haired TOP, on the other hand, carries off a “Willy Wonka” style quite well, complete with crazy contact lens. Something that BIGBANG isn’t entirely new to, of course. Think “Monster” circa “Alive” in 2012.

We must say that it’s real nice to see this much of Daesung again and also, that Seungri bleached blond concept though!

Love it or not so much? Between the 2 newly released BIGBANG MADE SERIES “M” singles, did you like “Bae Bae” or “Loser” better? Let us know what you think in the comments box below!

Don’t forget! BIGBANG is slated to perform at Bukit Jalil Putra Indoor Stadium on 25th July as part of their “MADE” world tour. All the details we have here.

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


From Supergoop! To Sisley: This Week’s Beauty Drops You Gotta Cop!

As we enter the month of July, it’s about time we reflect on the past six months and take a look at everything we’ve accomplished throughout the year. Some like to focus on their life goals or career goals – we like to pay attention to the little things… like beauty and self-care!

Whether it’s a new hairstyle you’re trying out, or adding something new to your daily beauty routine – we all deserve to pamper ourselves. Here are our picks for the best beauty drops of the week:

Building a skincare routine can be tricky, especially if you’re trying to target specific skin concerns like anti-ageing and brightening. Well, look no further, because Shiseido has got the perfect routine for you. To help you achieve radiant, resilient, and smooth skin, Shiseido has come up with the ultimate trio of products consisting of Eudermine Activating Essence (RM360/145ml) , Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate (RM320/30ml , RM460/50ml) and Essential Energy Hydrating Cream (RM250/50ml).

The Eudermine Activating Essence activates the skin’s self-restorative power which triggers the skin’s first line of defence, inner hydration and skin renewal for better skin radiance and clarity. This is then followed by the Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, which strengthens the skin from within, boosting the skin’s immunity power so that it becomes smooth, radiant and resilient. Lastly, the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream will support the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid for deep, intense moisture that lasts for 24 hours. It offers double the hydration and skin defence when used together with the Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate.

The three-step beauty regimen serves to activate your skin’s self-restoring power, strengthen its inner defensive power and regenerate inner vitalising power.

They are available at nationwide counters, boutiques, kiosks and selected Sephora stores, www.shiseido.com.my/Storelocator and online sites: shop.shiseido.com.my/ & Lazada.

Meet your new daily jam! Fenty Skin has come out with two brand-new products – the Cherry Dub Face and Body Scrub. The Cherry Dub Superfine Daily Cleansing Face Scrub contains a luscious blend of Barbados Cherry, Fruit Enzymes and Caffeine. It’s gentle enough for everyday use, and contains a dynamic mix of superfine physical (Sugar and Silica) and chemical exfoliants (Fruit Enzymes) that work together to buff away dry, flaking skin, clearing the way for smoother and brighter skin ahead.

Buff away rough, bumpy skin and get unimaginably soft and smooth with Fenty Skin’s new Cherry Dub Triple Action AHA Body Srub. This cherry-powered body scrub exfoliates 3 ways at once to reveal smoother, more even skin texture and tone in just 1 week. The formula combines physical exfoliants like Sugar, Bitter Cherry, Pumice, and Lychee with chemical exfoliants like AHAs and Fruit Enzymes, plus Barbados Cherry to brighten and Shea Butter to nourish. Clean, vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free, this formula is designed for all skin types including sensitive.

Fenty Skin Cherry Dub Superfine Daily Cleansing Face Scrub and  Cherry Dub Triple Action AHA Body Scrub are available in-store at Sephora and online at sephora.my.

FOLLOW ME has introduced the all-new Hijab Micellar Cool & Fresh Shampoo, through their Agenda Cool and Fresh campaign that aims to encourage girls to ‘Jom Follow Me’ for lasting fragrance, freshness, and comfort, enabling them to confidently seize the day. Formulated with Habbatus Sauda Seed Oil, Olive Oil and Lime Extract, the FOLLOW ME Hijab Micellar Cool & Fresh is the ultimate refresher solution that is meticulously crafted to address hair and scalp concerns.

Beyond the Cool & Fresh variant, FOLLOW ME has also introduced an exciting improvement for the entire range that targets various hair and scalp concerns often faced by hijab-wearers, including the Hijab Micellar Anti-Itch Shampoo, which relieves and soothes itchy and flaky scalps, the Hijab Micellar Hair Fall Solution Shampoo, addressing hair breakage and weak hair roots, and the Hijab Anti-Frizz Hijab Mist and Hijab Soft & Voluminous Hijab Mist, for itch-free, soft, and shiny hair.

For more information about FOLLOW ME and the Hijab Micellar products series, or to learn more about the promotions and redemptions, visit www.followme.com.my or log on to the Facebook page and Instagram page.

It’s official… Supergoop!’s most talked-about sunscreen now comes in a formulation designed for your body! This scentless body sunscreen has broad spectrum SPF and skincare benefits, specially-formulated for the body. It is suitable for all skin types, especially anyone who loves Supergoop!’s original Unseen Sunscreen for the face!

The invisible SPF for the body takes Supergoop’s bestselling Unseen Sunscreen from head to toe! With a silky, nourishing, glide-able gel formula, this innovative SPF delivers the moisturizing, fast-absorbing power of its #1 bestseller for the face and optimises it for your body’s unique skincare needs.

Supergoop! Unseen Body Sunscreen SPF40 is available at Sephora stores nationwide, online at sephora.my and in-app.

Men’s grooming has become an important category to look out for, as more and more dudes are starting to priotitize their grooming regimen. Leaning towards this, Dashu – Korea’s leading personal care brand – has taken control, offering a diversified range of products hoping to change the style and life of the urban man.

Established in South Korea in 2001, Dashu has become a household brand offering styling, body, hair care, facial and make up products and proudly establishing its brand with world-renowned Korean actors as its face ambassadors, like Ryu Jeon Yeol and Cha Eun Woo.

Marking its debut in Malaysia, Dashu recently introduced its finest range of men’s hairstyling and hair care products, available only at Watsons. For more information, click here.

The Brazilian-Inspired beauty brand, Sol de Janeiro, has arrived in Malaysia! Formulated with sustainably-sourced ingredients from the natural and diverse landscape of Brazil, Sol de Janeiro embraces the Brazilian spirit of self-love and body positivity. All of their cult favourite products are vegan-friendly, sulphate and cruelty-free; with each offering lush textures and delicious scents transporting you to summer in Brazil.

The brand has even gotten recognition and love from celebrities all around the world, like Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber! Their popular Bum Bum Cream (pronounced as ‘boom boom’) is the ultimate body moisturizer that has reached cult-favourite status all around the world with its recognizable yellow tub!

Gain early access to the brand, exclusively available on the Sephora Malaysia Mobile App, on 12th July; and in Sephora stores nationwide and on Sephora.my on 13th July.

Sol de Janeiro will also be joining the House of Sephora for the very first time on 27th-28th July.

Hair Rituel by Sisley has launched their brand new Color Beautifying Hair Care Mask! Following their Colour Perfecting Shampoo that was released in 2020, the brand is offering the second step in the colour ritual – a hair care mask designed to reveal and protect the beauty and vibrancy of colour-treated and highlighted hair in just 3 minutes!

Because colouring changes the structure of the hair, the scales come off and the protective barrier of the fiber deteriorates. As the hair is washed, the pigments escape: the colour loses its shine and intensity, and undesirable highlights may appear. The environment also affects colour retention and the scalp, which can become sensitive and even irritated. The mask’s formula is enriched with natural oils to diminish fading, hydrate, and add shine to reveal radiant hair. Three minutes is all it takes to reveal hair bursting with vibrancy and gorgeous colour that can last twice as long!

Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris retails for RM420/200ml. For more information, head over to Sisley’s official website.

NUDESTIX has once again teamed up with Glamzilla, everyone’s favourite internet cool big sister, for another fire-hot collaboration. In 2022, NUDESTIX partnered with the TikTok star to create a custom Nudies Bronze in the shade of Manila. Designed to be the ultimate makeup bag must-have, Manila was carefully designed by Glamzilla to be used on the cheeks, eyes, and lips. While suitable for all skin tones, Manila was Glamzilla’s ode to her own culture and heritage.

Now, the two powerhouses introduce the Nudies Matte Blush in Hot Fire, a universal red blush that can be worn on the cheeks and lips, bringing a perfect amount of colour, from the lightest to the deepest of skin tones. Named after Glamzilla’s catch-phrase, Hot Fire is THE must-have blush for Spring 2023!

NUDESTIX Nudies Matte Blush in Hot Fire retails for RM158.00 and is available via Sephora Malaysia in-store, online and in-app.

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#IKEA: Newer & Bigger Outlet In Malaysia To Open By Year-End

It looks like we’ll no longer need to battle the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) jam whilst trying to get to IKEA in Mutiara Damansara on weekends. This is because IKEA Malaysia is opening a second outlet as part of an overall expansion plan across Southeast Asia!

The announcement was made via IKEA Malaysia’s Facebook page recently, but it didn’t actually provide us with much information other than the fact that the second outlet will open somewhere in Cheras.

The new Swedish-based store will be located Jalan Cochrane, the upcoming Swedish-based store will be its biggest yet in Malaysia, with an overall store size that is 20% larger than IKEA Damansara, IKEA Malaysia said in a statement.

The development is currently ongoing as we progress to focus on the interior fittings and operational set-up of the store. Further details will be unveiled over the coming months.

IKEA Malaysia is expected to open its second outlet in Cheras by year-end.

For more information, visit IKEA Malaysia’s official website or hit up their Facebook page.


Mamamoo Set To Hold 1st Fan Meeting In Asia Next Year

South Korean quartet girl group Mamamoo has announced their 1st Asia fan meeting tour, “Hello! MooMoo” set to take place next year.

But sadly, this is another case of “Malaysia doesn’t exist in Asia” as 3 Asian countries have been included in the tour except for Malaysia.

The 3 Asian cities announced are Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore, but ironically – Malaysia which is located in the middle of these countries will not be part of the tour.

Malaysian fans have expressed their disappointment on social media after learning the news, and hopes that a Malaysian date will be announced soon.

Can someone console me? Im so sad Malaysia is not on the map.. like Malaysia is in the middle of these three countries.. im crying real hard~ @RBW_MAMAMOO pic.twitter.com/dl8GvVHT6k

excuse me @RBW_MAMAMOO between Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore there's a nation called Malaysia in the middle of these countries. how dare u skip my country 😩

The Bangkok fan meeting will take place on 26th January 2019, followed by Jakarta on 23rd February, and Singapore on 27th April.

Many Malaysian fans hope that the Malaysian fan meeting will take place somewhere in March next year.

Mamamoo was actually in Malaysia earlier this year during the 2nd edition of K-Wave Music Festival, which also include other K-pop groups and artists including A.C.E., Tahiti, Halo, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, NU’EST W, and Super Junior.


#Malaysia: Petrol & Diesel Prices Up By 15 Sen From Today (1st Nov) Onwards

As confirm by the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia, for the 2nd straight month, petrol and diesel prices in Malaysia will see an increase across the board, by 15 sen.

Starting today (1st November, Tuesday), RON95 will be priced at RM1.95 per litre (up RM0.15 from RM1.80 per litre) and ROM97 at RM2.30 per litre (up RM0.15 from RM2.15 per litre). The price for diesel has also been tweaked to RM1.90 per litre (up RM0.15 from RM1.75 per litre).

Since 1st December 2015, Malaysia’s petrol and diesel prices have been managed on a float system following the removal of fuel subsidies due to falling global fuel prices. The managed float system is based on the monthly average world price of crude oil.

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Interview: Olivia Rodrigo On The Most Uncomfortable Scene In “Driving Home 2 U” & More

Olivia Rodrigo has been dubbed as the biggest new artist to emerge from 2021. Not only did her debut single, “Drivers License”, climb to the top of the charts, her album “Sour” was also one of the best selling records last year. As a cherry on top of her already successful career, the 19-year-old scored 7 Grammy nominations.

Unfortunately due to the pandemic, there wasn’t much opportunity for Olivia Rodrigo to perform live. To quote Rolling Stone, the young pop star has decided to solve this problem in 2 ways. She’s not only launching her first ever tour in April, but she’s also releasing the film “Driving Home 2 U (A Sour Film)” on streaming platform Disney+ this week.

We recently had the chance to chat with her about her latest project, what went on behind-the-scenes, the anticipation of going on the road, her love for music, and more. Scroll down to read our conversation.

1. What does the album “Sour” mean to you?

Yeah, this album is so special to me.  Um, obviously, it’s the first kind of body of work that I’ve put out.  I wrote it during a time in my adolescence where I was experiencing a lot of new feelings for the first time.  Writing the album was really the way that I processed all of those emotions.  Just on a personal level, it was a really important thing for me to do.  And then, to put it out and have people respond so positively to it was such a blessing.

2. How emotionally draining was the recording process, and how do you feel singing these songs now? Do they carry new meaning?

Yeah.  I don’t think, actually, recording and writing the songs were draining, so much as they were cathartic.  I think when you’re going through something that’s hard to process and you write a song about it, things become less confusing and easier to understand. It was a really amazing part of the recording process. I’m really excited to go on tour also because I think once you put the songs out into the world, they kind of take on a whole new meaning.  And you get to see people kind of make them their own and that’s really exciting, and so I get to kind of see that firsthand, when I get to meet people on tour.

3. How important is female representation to you, especially in the music industry?

Totally. Just on a personal level, I love working with women. I think female friendships are the most fulfilling relationships in the world.  It was so fun to kinda do all these songs with women. I love performing rock songs especially with women.  I remember just growing up and not seeing, like, a ton of women in rock and so it’s always really empowering to watch girls shred on the guitar and stuff like that.  There’s a lot of that in the film and I’m also gonna be doing a lot of that on tour, so that’s really exciting.

4. How was the process of planning your first ever tour, and what was the biggest challenge? Did you get any advice from your pop star friends?

Um…yeah, I’m so excited to go on tour.  I’m actually in rehearsals right now.  It’s really exciting to cultivate an all-around experience for people, visually and sonically.  And it’s so fun to pick out the outfits. There’re just so many details that go into a tour, and it’s so fun to create that way.  But yeah, all of my friends are advising me on how to take care of yourself on the road. Because it’s a lot of traveling and performing every night can kind of become physically exhausting when you do it so often.  And so my friends have been asking me to get lots of sleep, eat well, and drink water – all of those things.

How much creative direction did you get to input in the film or during the filming process?

One of my favourite parts about being an artist is to have a hand in so many different aspects of your career.  You get to make music, but you also get to make the music videos, and the films, and you get to decide what you wear.  There’s so many different mediums of expression where you can take advantage of as an artist.

6. In the film, you touched a little bit on the subject of entering the industry and Hollywood at a young age, but did you feel like being a celebrity robbed you of an experience of being a regular teenage girl?

Olivia Rodrigo:  That’s an interesting question.  I think that I’ve always had a sort of strange life even before. I was homeschooled since I was really young, and I’m an only child, and I’ve always loved to keep to myself.  It’s just now people are looking at it a little differently, which is really exciting and I’m really grateful that I get to write songs and people wanna hear me sing them.

7. In the film, we can see the journey and the growth you’ve had. How did it make you feel?

Super nostalgic.  I think it’s really cool – especially in the GoPro footage – to watch the very early stages of songs that now have a completely different meaning and have taken on a whole new life. It’s really cool to look back at those memories of writing those songs.

8. In the film, we saw childhood footage of you holding a mic. At that time, did you already have the dream of becoming a singer?

Yeah.  I mean, I’ve always loved singing, and I’ve been writing songs ever since I can remember. My parents have photos and home videos of me at 6 years old, singing songs that I wrote, and some of them are, like, in gibberish. So it’s always been something that I’ve loved to do, but I don’t think I could have ever imagined that it would happen so wonderfully like this past year.  So I’m very grateful.

9. You have all this new arrangement for the song which you performed at various locations for the film. What was the most memorable one for you?

Ooh, that’s a great question.  First of all, thank you.  Um…I really love the new arrangement of “Jealousy, Jealousy”.  We kind of did it under a freeway overpass. It’s this, like, punk rock version of the song on the album, and I had a lot of fun kinda rocking out with my band members on that one. I also really like “Hope Ur Okay”— we did it on a beach, and so that was a lot of fun for me to film.

10. Are there any misconceptions about you out there that you’re hoping for this film to clear up?

Oh, um…not really.  I think the point of the film for me was to just make a piece of content for my fans who maybe couldn’t make it to my tour.  And I just wanted to kind of reimagine these songs and talk about what it was like to make them.  So that was really my sole intention.

11. What was the most difficult part during filming?

I think it was a little nerve-wracking for me at first to put the GoPro footage in, just because it’s such an intimate footage of me and my producer, Dan, in the studio. It’s a scary thought to give that footage out into the world where it can be interpreted in whatever way.  But, it was also my favourite part of the film; watching it back.

12.What is the most important thing to keep in mind for people, especially your fans who want to pursue a career in the music industry?

I think you just have to make music for you and because you love it.  You can never write songs from a place of wanting to please others, or wanting to be popular. Whenever I try to do that, the song is really bad.  As long as you put your heart into the songs that you’re writing, I think you can never go wrong.

“Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U” is currently streaming on Disney+.

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Avril, The OG Punk Rocker

She’s famous for shocking the world with her edgy style – boyish, punk rock, grunge, girly, and glam. This means finding a wardrobe to go with the look and doing various things to her hair. She often dyes her hair in a rainbow variety of colours. You know, just for fun.

Recently, 27-year-old Avril Lavigne stepped out in a hairstyle that’s bolder than ever – an undercut aka a one-sided shaved haircut. She debuted the hair (or rather, awkwardly lack of) in France last weekend and even posed for the cameras.

Of course, no hairstyle is complete without the matching outfit, right?\

Avril was decked out in an oh-so-rough-and-tough leather biker jacket and a black and white striped T-shirt. Ooh. Maybe she’s making a comeback to her punk rock image? Especially so after her recent breakup with Brody Jenner.

Move out of the way, boys. Don’t mess with this one!

Quick question though: Does she or does she not remind you of a certain quirky, multiple-award winning dubstep maestro and his equally quirky girlfriend?

Hmm. We wonder what their thoughts are about this recent finding!


Hype’s Now Playing: JoJo – Save My Soul

JoJo has had quite a roller coaster ride in the past few months. She was able to celebrate the released of “III” – a series of singles (a.k.a. tringle) – after a long duration of legal battles with her former label. Sadly, she also experienced the death of her father, Joel Levesque.

Her last and final music video from her “tringle”, “Save My Soul”, was inspired by her late father who lost his life to addiction last November.

Set in the Joshua Tree desert in California, JoJo shared that the safe space allowed her to be vulnerable and emotionally naked, where “everyone who participated connected to the song and brought their truth to the table”.

On her Instagram, JoJo shared, “We filmed this video about a month before my father lost his decades long battle with addiction. His death honestly felt like it came out of nowhere…and yet I had been mourning him for years…if that makes any sense. I know all too well from seeing it around me that the fight is not easy. It’s every day. All consuming.”

“I’m not mad at my dad. I love him and I’m sad. He is my greatest heartbreak. This song, which had always been personal to me, takes on an even deeper meaning now,” she continued.

JoJo concluded her statement with an encouraging piece of advice saying, “Losing my father at the end of last year and knowing the propensity for addiction of all kinds that runs deep in my blood from both sides makes it next-level important for me to LIVE – not just be alive, but THRIVE in his honor. I can do this. And so can you. If you’re struggling, believe the only way OUT is THROUGH. Keep going.”

The emotional music video was directed by Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda Williams, who is also a longtime friend of JoJo.


Perform Better At Home With The New HP Pavilion All-In-One 24 & 27 PCs

As we embrace technology for what it is today, choosing the right PC to suit and manage our astronomical demands can sometimes be a struggle. Especially when there are many brand names out in the ever growing market right now, it pays to cross check several factors before you actually pick the ultimate PC for yourself. Sounds a little too hefty to handle right?

Well, fret not ladies and gentlemen, for the new HP Pavilion All-In-One 24 & 27 PCs could very well be your next PC of choice! Coupled with its crystal clear display, Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities, top of the line performance and modern day design, you are sure to not go wrong with this. It’s a really good deal, and you would want to make this PC your everyday companion at work, school, or play.

The HP Pavilion AIO’s Display Lets You Stand Out From The Competition

To make sure you are seeing it as it is, both the HP AIO 24 & 27 PCs come equipped with a 23.8 and 27 inch diagonal FULL HD and QUAD HD touch display. With such a display, you now have the advantage to comfortably binge watch your favourite movies on Netflix, accurately colour manage your design projects or even delegate a video conference session while working from home. Everything you do is clarity at ease now!

Oh, and did we mention about its Blue Light Reduction technology? This feature offered  within the HP lineup gives you a healthier screen time by providing stable and comfier display qualities. It helps protect your eyes from fatigue or strain caused by any potentially harmful light when staring at the screen for long hours.

Convenient HP Audio Stream With Bluetooth Connectivity

If you are a sound enthusiast and are particular of audio quality, then you will be delighted to know that the new HP AIO 24 & 27 PCs are integrated with audio technology coming straight from the acclaimed Bang & Olufsen brand. With audio drivers powered by dual 5W speakers, experience audio like never before with HP’s latest offering!

To complement this, HP’s Bluetooth Audio Stream allows you to directly stream music from your smartphone to your All-in-One PC. Control the music from Spotify, Joox, Pandora, and other music streaming platforms all from your streaming device!

The NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 Offers You A Performance That Is Second To None

When we say that the HP AIO 24 & 27 PCs come equipped with top of the line performance, we mean it for real. This is because HP in its own right has made sure that you receive a buttery smooth PC performance with the NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 powering both of its machines. If that isn’t already enough, both PCs will also come with a built-in 8GB memory with 512GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD storage.

Frankly, with a performance sheet like this, it doesn’t get any better if you ask us! Whether you are profusely gaming all day or simply running multiple tasks in the background, the NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 is sure to handle any power hungry tasks without visible hiccups or stutters. Just game as you wish. Nothing is impossible with the latest NVIDIA offering from HP AIO 24 & 27 PCs.

Wireless Qi Charging Pad Lets You Charge Your HP AIO Anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace

The Wireless Charging technology within both the HP AIO 24 & 27 PCs has been smartly built into its base. HP managed to make this possible with convenience being its main priority for all of their consumers. With its easy to reach placement, you can now conveniently place any of your smartphones, smartwatches, earphones and Qi enabled device on its base to wirelessly charge your devices. So no more messy and wiry cables running all around to clutter your day.

Its Modern And Sleek Design Will Direct All Eyes On Your HP AIO 24 & 27 PC

When it comes to design, both the HP AIO 24 & 27 PCs are love at first sight! It comes with a 3 sided micro-edge bezel, metal casing, metal mesh, leather accents and a privacy pop up camera. With its design inspirations coming straight from familiarity at home, HP’s latest PC offering here has been finely crafted with crisp lines, repetition and surface change design to bring you a homely feel whenever you are working on it.

FREE Pre-Installed Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019

Not to forget, HP will also be graciously offering a FREE pre-installed Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 worth RM529 so you no longer have to pay a hefty sum for your Microsoft Office essentials.

Indeed, the HP Pavilion All-In-One 24 & 27 PCs are made to tackle demanding projects and enjoy movie marathons, all while looking good. The perfect blend of form and function, it fits beautifully into any home.

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Hotlink Blames MCO For Reducing Customers To 512kbps After 8pm

People are currently fed up with Hotlink. Little did the public know that the telco had implemented the Fair Usage Policy (FUP) on Hotlink Prepaid Unlimited users during the Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0) period.

This means that everyday from 8pm till 12 midnight, all Hotlink Prepaid Unlimited users are just limited to 512kbps for 4 hours. A few customers had shed light on this issue through feedback from WhatsApp and Facebook.

It appears that both Unlimited 3Mbps (RM35/month) and 6Mbps (RM45/month) users have been affected by the FUP implementation. If you’ve been experiencing problems streaming HD videos after dinner time, it’s probably not a network issue. Blame it on Maxis. It’s unfair especially if users are paying for 6Mbps, only to be reduced to 512kbps from 8pm onwards.

Usually, the FUP would only kick in when the user uses up the ceiling data allocation for their respective quota. But what if you decide to buying data add-on? To quote a Maxis customer service representative, you’ll still be limited to the reduced speed. Check out the screenshots below:

Not only customers are uninformed, these restrictions aren’t even specified in their website. Perhaps MCMC ought to investigate this case?

Maxis reached to us with the following statement:

“Firstly, Maxis would like to apologise for the miscommunication on the Hotlink Unlimited Fair Usage Policy (FUP) which only applies to certain situations. Maxis would also like to clarify that we do not manage speeds to 512kbps during the MCO period.

Our focus during a surge in network traffic especially during the MCO period is making sure that access to a reliable and fast mobile internet network is available to everyone for essential activities such as web access to important information, e-learning and work from home. This network traffic management for Hotlink users during limited busy hours at night from 8pm to 12 midnight is not to be confused with Fair Usage Policy. Instead, it is an interim measure to ensure less data congestion to ensure a good user experience. We continue to monitor traffic and quality levels, and optimise network capacity while accelerating upgrades to retain a good mobile data speed experience. We encourage customers to reach out to our customer service team for any further assistance.”


Lyon Liew: How Cool! This Malaysian Got To Work On Incredibles 2

Lyon Liew is probably living the dream right now.

The 37-year-old Malaysian, who previously worked on the Oscar-winning animation “Coco”, has also lend his talents to the upcoming “Incredibles 2”.  In case you’re curious, he works as a simulation technical director under Pixar Animation Studios.

In speaking with The Star, Liew explained that he was responsible for bringing clothing and other props to life. “We work closely with modellers, riggers and animators to keep our characters both modest and dynamic. We also work with developers to design and test the tools required to keep our workflow efficient and quality high under tight deadlines. Essentially, we make the hair and clothing on characters look good in motion,” he said.

If you were to Google his own IMDb page, you’ll probably be impressive with his resume. “Jurassic World”, “Ready Player One”, “The Avengers”, “Pacific Rim”, and “Transformers: Age of Extinction”, are just some of the blockbusters that Liew has been involved.

Liew was originally born in Melaka, but moved to Singapore at the age of 7. The opportunity to work with one of the best in the animation industry came in March last year. It didn’t take much hesitation for him to pack his bags and moved to California, United States.

“I’ve always wanted to work at Pixar. Pixar movies were the reason I wanted to get into computer graphics. So when Pixar offered me a position, I couldn’t say no,” he told the English daily.

For those dreaming to be in Liew’s shoes, here’s a piece of advice from the man himself, “Find something you’re passionate about in this field, be it character design or programming, and keep at it. Keep making art every day. I can’t guarantee that it’ll get you into the industry, but it’ll help, and anyday you get to create something … it’s a good day.”

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Last year, we were stoked to find out that Kiki Poh was the first Malaysian animation artist to work for Disney/Pixar. The Johorean Chinese was involved in working on the surface texture and colours of the characters on “Cars 3”.

We can’t wait to see what’s next for Liew and Poh ;)

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(UPDATE) #TrueColours: Kesha & Zedd Finally Drops Track!

EDM producer Zedd and Kesha have been teasing fans with pictures of them working together in the studio on social media, and now they’re officially releasing their new single. He just posted the single cover with the caption, “ZEDD & KESHA – TRUE COLOURS. OFFICIALLY OUT: 4/29. Music can be freedom.”

“True Colours” is a new version of the title track from Zedd’s 2015 album of the same name. The single artwork shows a wooden plaque with ornate gold detailing. In the middle of it is a large Z letter with the artistes’ names written above and their single title at the bottom.

The news comes after Kesha shared a photo of herself recording the track while praising the DJ for helping her find her voice again, saying, “It’s a miracle when someone gives you a chance at finding your voice again with no reason other than that he is a f**king beautiful person with a heart of gold.”

Given that a judge previously denied the singer’s desire to get out of her contract with her alleged abuser Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records, how was Kesha still able to record and release new music? Zedd has the answers.

The German music-maker explained that both Kemosabe and its parent company RCA Label Group gave the green light. “Just to clarify: We didn’t use any loop holes. Kemosabe / RCA gave us permission to release this song!” he wrote on Twitter. Dr. Luke replied Zedd’s tweet saying, “Thank you for the clarification, Zedd…”

— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) April 27, 2016

During a recent Coachella music festival, Kesha wowed fans when she joined Zedd onstage to perform the DJ’s hit song, “True Colours”. Although she didn’t personally address the crowd, the singer allowed the track’s powerful message to do the talking. “I won’t apologize for the fire in my eyes. Let me show you my true colours,” she sang.

We don’t know about y’all but we can’t wait for Kesha’s musical comeback!

The full-length track for Kesha and Zedd’s “True Colours” was released on Daily New Jams hours ago and it is awesome. The single also marks the first time we’ve heard Kesha’s voice since her collaboration with Pitbull with “Timber” in 2013.

The songstress shared a video clip of her running though flowers on Facebook, writing, “this is more than a song. it’s a declaration of my truth.”


Keanu Reeves To Make His Marvel Cinematic Debut In The Eternals?

Many fans were disappointed to find out that Keanu Reeves had turned down the role of Yon-Rogg in “Captain Marvel” to focus on another passion project – “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”.

All hope is not lost. It seems that Marvel Studios is very keen on casting Reeves in the upcoming superhero movie, “The Eternals”.

There is no official confirmation just yet as negotiations are currently underway. We’re guessing that it’ll only be a matter of time before we get the announcement from either Reeves or Marvel CEO Kevin Feige. Some of you may remember that the action star previously expressed interest in playing Wolverine.

There’s no doubt that Feige and his team in Marvel are aiming high by trying to bring in top A-list talent from Hollywood. Angelina Jolie is reportedly playing Sersei while Richard Madden is in talks to possibly portray Ikaris. Kumail Nanjiani is also in the mix.

“The Eternals” is shaping up to be one of the biggest films in Phase 4. Production for the Chloe Zhao-directed film is expected to take place in Atlanta this August.

Which role do you think Reeves might be up for?

Sources: We Got This Covered, Cinema Blend.

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Good Day: Park Bo Gum KL Tour Tickets & Seating Plan Revealed

Come have a “Good Day” with Park Bo Gum (박보검) this March.

After announcing his Asia Tour for 2019 2 months ago, the details to his pitstop in Kuala Lumpur has finally been unveiled. Mark your calendars Hallyu fans, the handsome star will be in town this March.

Before flying to Malaysia, the 25-year-old South Korean actor will be touring Seoul, South Korea (26th January), Japan (3rd February), Bangkok, Thailand (16th February), Hong Kong (16th March). Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Philippines are also included in his list.

If you remember the dashing A-lister was previously in Kuala Lumpur last year. The superstar made an appearance in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on 15th March 2018.

The details to Park Bo Gum’s “Good Day in Kuala Lumpur” are as follows:

Tickets will go on sale at TicketCharge on 2nd February from 11am onwards.


#JFF14: The Launch Of The 11th Edition Of The Japanese Film Festival

In case you haven’t heard, Japenese Film Festival is back in Malaysia with an impressive array of award-winning Japanese films to be shown at Golden Screen Cinemas!

Together with 2014 Japanese Film Festival organizers – Japan Foundation, the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia launched the 11th edition of the Festival on 9th of September at GSC Pavilion KL with a private screening of the movie, “Mourning Recipe” by Tanada Yuki.

The event was hosted by Mr. Yoshinori Kodama, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan, along with Mr. Shoichi Toyoda (Director of Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur). Also present was Ms. Mio Yachita (Head of Cultural Affairs/ Assistant Director of Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur) and Ms. Kyoko Kugai (Senior Program Officer of Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur).

Among the honoured guests who graced the event with their presence include:

Present for the event were also local film makers, Tan Chui Mui and Patrick Lim, Hassan Muthalib (Animator/Film Specialist) as well as Janet Tee Siew Mooi (Director, Museum of Natural Science).

During the launch of the event, Ms Koh Mei Lee said that GSC anticipates the occupancy rate will maintain and improve as they’ve slotted 13 award-winning films for this year’s Japanese Film Festival. She said in her welcome speech that the improved occupancy rate will drive the admission to Film Festivals in the cinemas. She added:

This year, GSC, through GSC Movies Sdn Bhd is proud to be able to value add by providing four titles for the 2014 Japanese Film Festival, namely anime movies “Initial D Legend 1: Awakening”, “Saint Seiya Movie: Legend Of Sanctuary”, “The Wind Rises” and drama movie “Like Father, Like Son”.

Mr. Yoshinori Kodama, the Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan also said:

The main objective of this festival is to introduce contemporary Japanese films to the audience in Malaysia and in turn open a window of understanding to Japanese culture and ideas. This year’s Film Festival presents a good selection of heart-warming dramas and rib-tickling comedies including five new releases making their Malaysian premiere.

All films will be presented in Japanese with English subtitles. The films will be released from 11th September – 21st September.

The list of cinemas participating in the Japanese Film Festival 2014 are as follows:

KLANG VALLEY
Dates: 11 – 16 September
Venues: GSC Pavilion KL, GSC Mid Valley, GSC One Utama

GEORGE TOWN
Dates: 18 – 21 September
Venues: GSC Gurney Plaza

KUCHING
Dates: 11 – 16 September
Venues: GSC CityOne Megamall

KOTA KINABALU
Dates: 11 – 16 September
Venues: GSC Suria Sabah Mall

For movie details and more information on Japanese Film Festival 2014, kindly log on to Japan Foundation KL’s and GSC’s official website.

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Malaysian Actress Sharifah Nadia To Face Jail Time For Husband Abuse

We’ve all heard of husbands abusing their wives, but in a shocking role reversal, actress Sharifah Nadia, who’s in the middle of a bitter divorce from businessman Lob Mahadir Abdul Shukur, has been accused of attacking her husband!

Sharifah, star of the 2007 rom-com “Diari Romeo”, has been charged with injuring her soon-to-be ex by scratching him and she faces up to a year in jail plus a RM2,000 fine if she’s found guilty. However, the mum of three says that public and media judgment of her is far worse than the courtroom battle:

Whenever someone reads a story about a female artiste accused of injuring her husband, and my picture is published next to it, that has an impact on me. What the public doesn’t know is the real story of what happened and I’m sorry to see some people making false speculations.

Whatever people want to say about me, let it be, because only Lob and I know what had really happened. I don’t need to explain anything to anyone else. I just hope that the case can be settled very soon.

Sharifah, who traded her movie career for smaller roles on TV to focus on her family, blames the media for portraying her as a villain and says the bad press has caused public opinion of her to sink. But she insists she only needs to defend herself in court and that the truth will come out eventually.

Sharifah and Lob separated in September last year. They have three children—Lob Ahmad Dani, six; Puteri Anis Khairah, five; and Lob Umar Faiq, three. Sharifah has also filed a countersuit against Lob, 40, claiming that he has physically abused her in the past.


BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Sparks Comeback Rumours With His Recent IG Post

K-pop fans worldwide couldn’t contain their excitement after seeing BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji Yong, 권지용)’s latest update on his Instagram.

The talented star uploaded a few photos of himself all dolled-up on (what appears to be) a filming set. He captioned the post by simply putting the clapperboard emoji, raising everyone’s speculation regarding his return to the K-pop scene.

The “Black” singer was also pictured striking a pose with a couple of his friends, whom fans believe are the staff members. Interestingly, others also pointed out that there is also a shooting tool behind them. Rumours surrounding either his solo or BIGBANG’s comeback started circulating again after the post made its way online.

Many die-hard supporters of BIGBANG (known as V.I.Ps) have been speculating that G-Dragon is currently prepping for the group’s grand comeback. As many K-fans may know, it’s been 2 years since G-Dragon and his fellow members made their comeback.

Back in 2018, BIGBANG released “Flower Road” as a goodbye gift for fans when the group enlisted into the army. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to showcase the song live as many of them had already enlisted by that time.

Who’s excited for BIGBANG’s comeback in the K-pop scene? We know we are ;)


#LanewaySG: Lineup Announced For St Jerome’s Laneway Fest 2017

It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of electronic, hip-hop, R&B, dance, future soul, pop-folk, or punk music, you’ll be having a heck of a time at this spectacular festival.

And yes, we’re talking about the St Jerome’s Laneway Fest, which will be making its return to Singapore next year. This time, its huge and unique lineup is guaranteed to blow you away!

For its 7th year, audience will be seeing Norwegian singer Aurora, New Jersey hip-hop producer Clams Casino, Indonesian experimental pop duo Bottlesmoker, Singapore’s own R&B darling Sam Rui, and more perform at the annual festival.

Tickets is available for purchase via Sistic or +65 63485555.

Apart from Singapore, the 2017 festival will also be performing at these following cities:

For more info, visit their official website, Facebook page, or Instagram.

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Hype’s Must Watch: Unfriended

Uh oh. Revenge goes online and on Skype, to be more precise, in a new teen horror movie titled, “Unfriended”.

Ushering in a new era of horror, Universal Pictures’ “Unfriended” was originally released as “Cybernatural”, also known by its working title, “Offline”. It’s a 2015 American found footage supernatural teen horror film which unfolds over a teenager’s computer screen as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks vengeance for a shaming video that led a vicious bully to kill herself a year earlier.

The film stars Shelley Hennig as one of several friends who find themselves terrorised online by the anonymous person.

Directed by Levan Gabriadze, “Unfriended” is written by Levan Gabriadze and produced by Bekmambetov and Greaves, as well as Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions (“Ouija” and “Paranormal Activity”, “The Purge” and “Insidious” series).

To be honest, the trailer along is enough to spook us out.

“Unfriended” is set to be released in Malaysian cinemas come 30th April.

Will you ever watch it? Will you want to go on Skype again? Feel free to discuss it in the comments box below.

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