(UPDATE) #SYABAS: Water Disruption Affecting Various Areas In KL & Petaling

Malaysians will be enjoying a long weekend because of Labour Day on Monday (1st May), but for some, it won’t be a happy weekend.

Several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling have been experiencing water disruption due to a burst pipe behind the ELC International School, Jalan Sierramas Barat in Sungai Buloh.

According to SYABAS, repair works are currently underway and will be completed within 48 hours. After repair works are done, it will take up to 3 days for the water supply to be restored to affected residents.

The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) has also been carried out and water aid has been sent out to prioritised areas such as hospitals.

Consumers who need to request for relief water supply can also send a SMS to 15300 in this format: (Type: Tanker<space>Name & Address).

Peeps, you’ll be getting your water supply back soon!

Instead of the estimated 48 hours, SYABAS has worked round the clock and completed their pipe repair works at 7:45pm yesterday (Thursday, 27th April). They’ve also informed the public that water supply will be restored in stages.

“Water supply to the affected areas in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang, and Shah Alam are being restored in stages. Premises located on higher ground and at the end of the water distribution systems will take long time to fully recover.”

To check the recovery status, you can visit SYABAS’ website or download their smart phone app via Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Sources: Lowyat.NET Forum, SYABAS’s Facebook page (1) (2).


3 New Features On AirAsia Super App To Explore

AirAsia has a mission to serve the underserved. It’s low fares has connected people and places from all over the world. We bet you’ve heard their famous tagline, “Now Everyone Can Fly”. With AirAsia Super App’s new features, now everyone can connect too!

AirAsia recently launched its vision of a more community-led experience on the AirAsia Super App, introducing new features such as AirAsia chat, games, and the newly launched AirAsia gifts – allowing the community members to connect, play and share. Here are 3 new features on the new Super App;

AirAsia Super App users can now set up their own social profile in the community. Users can now engage in 1-to-1 chat via AirAsia chat as a messenger service, interact with over 20 active communities and even personalise the content they receive. The communities ranges from foodies, travellers to adventure seekers and follow channels to get the latest news and promotions from the whole AirAsia ecosystem.

Another new feature on the AirAsia Super App is the mobile gifting service aptly named “AirAsia Gifts” which no other travel super app has been able to offer. This brand new feature was developed in collaboration with COOP Marketing Group, a renowned leader in the South Korean mobile voucher industry. Accessible only via “AirAsia Chat”, users can now experience cross-border mobile gifting and choose from a variety of gift categories including;

In conjunction with the launch of “AirAsia Gifts”, an exclusive promotion is available of only RM1 for Family Mart ice cream, and RM1 Puff Nasser Curry Puff from Santan by AirAsia. To send these as a gift to your loved ones, just adhere to these five super-easy steps;

Stay up to date with everything the AirAsia Super App has to offer by following their official Instagram or Facebook page.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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The 5 Hollywood Men Reportedly In The Running To Play Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was called the “King of Rock and Roll” and stepping into his shoes won’t be an easy feat.

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have auditioned in hopes to star as the icon in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann-directed movie. These famous A-listers all can sing and pull off a mean hip swivel. Needless to say, the filmmaker has a tough choice to make before he announces his decision next week.

The biopic first emerged in 2014. It was only earlier this year when we finally got an update that Tom Hanks was cast as Presley’s controlling manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The “Untitled Elvis Presley Project” will delve into the relationship and dynamic between Presley and Parker.

So who are the contenders? The producers of Warner Bros. are looking 2 singers (including one famous boy band member), 3 multi-talented actors. They are Ansel Elgort, former One Direction star Harry Styles, Miles Teller, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Austin Butler.

Besides starring in movie hits like “The Fault in Our Stars”, “Divergent”, and “Baby Driver” (where he earned a Golden Globe nomination), Elgort has moonlighted as DJ/singer Ansolo. According to EW, the actor had 2 songs that charted on the Billboard Hot Hip Hop/R&B and Hot Dance/Electronic charts. He is set to star in Steven Spielberg‘s upcoming remake of “West Side Story” as Tony.

Another Golden Globe nominee here is Taylor-Johnson. You may remember him from “Nocturnal Animals” or “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. The English actor has already proven he can sing live with a pompadour and a guitar in hand when he portrayed rock legend John Lennon, in the 2009 film “Nowhere Boy”. Check out his rendition of “Maggie Mae” above.

We already know that Styles can sing – he was, after all, in one of the biggest boybands around. But it was in the 2017 Christopher Nolan WWII drama “Dunkirk” where he impressed critics with his acting chops.

Also in the running is Teller, who earned his break out role in Oscar-nominated film “Whiplash” and nearly got the lead role in “La La Land” (but lost out to Ryan Gosling). Before we see him in the upcoming sequel of “Top Gun”, watch him hold a note in the ABC News show, “Popcorn with Peter Travers”.

He is Vanessa Hudgens’ handsome boyfriend. But more importantly, this dude is a multi-instrumentalist (violin, piano, and guitar). He may be lesser-known than the rest, but Butler has appeared in numerous TV series (including “The Carrie Diaries” and “The Shannara Chronicles”) and will be seen in Quentin Tarantino’s new film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

Who here has the chops to pull off Elvis Presley? Sound off in the comments below.


(UPDATE) #Urbanscapes2017: Malaysia’s Favourite Creative Arts Festival Returns This May!

Arts lovers, get excited for Urbanscapes because they have finally announced the official dates for this year’s festival!

Mark your calendars, guys. It will be held on 5th – 21st May.

Founded in 2002, Urbanscapes is one of the longest-running creative arts festivals in Malaysia. It was initially founded with the aim to bring together Malaysian creative communities from the fields of music, the arts, design, film, and other creative disciplines. The community-centric festival has now grown to include the best from around the world and is built on the belief that great things happen when people come together.

Expectations are through the roof because last year’s edition saw an amazing line-up of both local and international musicians such as Rudimental, M83, Tame Impala, Hujan x Bittersweet, Danisa, Pitahati, and more. Besides that, Kuala Lumpur’s historic square Medan Pasar was also used as the festival hub called Urbanscapes House.

No venue and line-up information have been confirmed yet, but we’ll update this post as soon as we get ’em details :)

This year’s Urbanscape will feature British electronic music group Clean Bandit, British rock band TTNG (This Town Needs Guns), Mylets aka Henry Kohen, Danish alternative rock band Mew, as well as many talented local acts such as SWIMS and The Venopian Solitude.

For more information, visit Urbanscapes’ official Facebook page and website.

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#TOMS: It’s Not Just Shoes, It’s Not Just Fashion

“With every product you purchase, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One.”

That tagline has been ringing clear in our heads for as long as we can remember. When you think TOMS, you think shoes. You think, “A company that designs and sell shoes and for every pair of shoes that they sell, they give a pair of shoes to an impoverished child”. But wait, TOMS is a lot more than that!

Here are some things you might not have known about TOMS:

So if you think that TOMS is just all shoes and fashion and nothing else, think again. TOMS will teach you lessons about life and humanity that you never thought a fashion brand could ever teach you.

If you’re going to shop anyway, why not do it for a good cause?

TOMS’ first Malaysian store is located in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (5.04.00, Level 5).

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#WorldCup: Sad Brazilian Grandpa’s Identity Revealed

During the semi-final World Cup match between Brazil and Germany, the television camera caught this old Brazilian man who clung to his replica World Cup trophy and wept for his home team’s loss. That moment was then shared by many on the Internet and it quickly became one of the most heartbreaking World Cup moments.

But, have you ever wondered who that old man is and what happened to him after the match?

As it turns out, Clovis Fernandes, who is better known as Gaúcho da Copa was pretty well known in Brazil as he has been supporting the team since the first ever World Cup in Italy.

Clovis has always been fanatic about football and travelled across countries to follow the Brazil squad at the World Cup. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision when he decided to leave behind his job as a pizzeria owner and sold his restaurant. He created a support group, “Gaucho Cup”, and invited his friends to join him. To be fair, they have accompanied him to monitor Brazil in competitions like the Confederations Cup, Copa America, and the Olympics. The club was constantly renewed as not everyone could travel around like he did. Scarves, hats, breeches, and boots have always been his dress code since his first World Cup.

The most memorable year for Clovis was the year that he earned his fame through the FIFA World Cup 2002 in South Korea and Japan. At that time, that year was considered special to Clovis and his group because they witnessed the football star Ronaldo made his remarkable return after undergoing surgery and winning the World Cup title. So much so that FIFA chose him as the best fan and he has since been gaining media attention.

This man and his replica World Cup trophy has appeared in various newspapers worldwide and he even posed with tourists who recognised him. He was paid by the state government of Rio Grande do Sul for his trip to various football matches including the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa and the 2010 World Cup. He once mentioned in an interview that he was sent to promote gaúcho culture and has always travelled with partners.

Although he is now known as the “saddest man in Brazil”, what happened after the match was truly amazing and inspiring. While it’s not verified, a Reddit user has uploaded a photo of him passing his trophy to a German fan and was quoted to have said:

Take it to the final! As you can see, it is not easy, but you deserve it, congratulations.

In fact, he was seen sharing his trophy with everyone who wanted to take pictures with him, regardless of their nationality.

This is the 7th consecutive year that Clovis has attended the World Cup games and he has been to more than 150 international matches. So, it doesn’t matter if his home team has lost, because Clovis has shown everyone the true spirit of sport.

Meanwhile, Germany will face Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil final at 3am on Monday, 14th July. It’s gonna be cray cray! Get the deets here.

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Interview: Yonnyboii On Working With Different Asian Artists & Childhood Memories Of Yuna’s Songs

Did you hear? Our very own homegrown artist Yonnyboii (full name Muhammad Haqeem Nuriman Nor Azrin) was featured on a soundtrack for the Disney blockbuster movie “Raya and The Last Dragon”. He’s not the only one who took part in this project, as he joined forces with 3 other talented artistes across South East Asia.

Born in Kajang and raised in Setapak, the all-round entertainer has been active in producing and composing songs since he was 13 years old! He gained nationwide fame thanks to his 2019 hit single “Sakit”, along with Zynakal. He has also collaborated with many renowned singers such as Dayang Nurfaizah, Faizal Tahir, Caprice, Azlan & The Typewriter, just to name a few.

Speaking of the “Raya and The Last Dragon” OST, the single, titled “Trust Again”, contains various ethnic musical instruments from South East Asia such as the the Sabahan bungkau, the angklung, the Sundanese flute and also the gamelan. The mastering for the song was done by Grammy Award winner Chris Athens.

For those interested, check out our exclusive chat with Yonny where he spoke to us about the global project and also what he’s been up to so far.

1. You’ve made Malaysia proud with your involvement in the soundtrack for the movie “Raya and The Last Dragon” titled “Trust Again”, how did this project come about?

It came out of nowhere cause I was also surprised that they actually picked me to do the honours in rapping and writing the song – Totally a ‘durian runtuh’ moment!

2. What did you enjoy best about the animation?

The movie was amazing and I loved it a lot. It was quite emotional and had lots of good moral lessons in it.

3. What was it like being involved with 3 other talented acts from SEA, namely Raisa (Indonesia), Matthaius (Philippines) & Sprite (Thailand)?

Very dope and interesting because each country had its own aesthetic and culture to show.

4. Do you know any of them personally? Have y’all been able to connect virtually?

We did, through Instagram direct messages (DMs). We chatted here and there, but I do hope we can collaborate on another track soon.

5. We understand that you weren’t in your “best condition” while recording for the song, could you explain more on that?

Well it was sad that we couldn’t actually be in person together at the studio to connect with each other and the producers but the end result killed it!

6. How has your Ramadan experience been this year?

Ramadan has been fine – Nothing out of the ordinary (Same as last year) but I’m hoping it’ll be better this year.

7. What’s your favourite Raya memory? Can you share something interesting about it?

Well, the one that I remember the most would be when a firecracker was accidentally shot in my direction and it hit my face! I had to lay in bed for quite awhile, but at the same time, I got to laze around and just enjoy the moment.

8. What else is in store for 2021? Are you working with any artists or an album at the moment?

I’ll be putting out an album soon but everything else is a secret for now so you guys have to stay tuned to my socials for any teasers.

9. You mentioned previously that you’d like to collaborate with Yuna. What’s your favourite song from her? Why do you find her inspiring?

I discovered Yuna from listening to “Dan Sebenarnya” and “Terukir Di Bintang”, which were being played like crazy on the radio back then. During those times, I remember not being able to Google the lyrics so I would write the lyrics on my book if I had the chance. Plus, I had to wait for the song to come on the radio again to continue writing the lyrics.

10. As we all know, mental health is very important. How have you been handling your own issues during MCO?

I’ve been trying to keep myself from negativity while trying to make the best out of everything. I’m really trying hard to also push my stuff out there despite the MCO period.

11. What is your go-to when you’re feeling sad?

When I’m sad, I’ll usually just lock myself in the studio in order to have more time to myself and just chill out.

12. What’s the biggest lesson you have learnt last year?

Loving myself. When I look back, I thought I knew what that meant but in fact, I was just putting myself through pressure. I didn’t really enjoy myself like I was supposed to – I couldn’t even motivate myself to push myself. But last year taught me everything I needed to know about loving myself.

13. Did you pick up any new set of skills?

I learnt how to talk while maintaining eye contact with someone – Which is something my old self would have avoided.

Watch the full MV for “Trust Again” here:

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Netizens Slam Nora Quoirin’s Parents For Suing The Dusun Resort

The disappearance of an Irish teen girl named Nora Quoirin in Malaysia rocked the nation back in August last year.

In case you missed it, the special needs child went missing at the Dusun resort in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, before she was sadly found dead 10 days later.

Flash-forward to 2020, it has been reported that Nora’s parents have decided to bring the case involving their deceased daughter to the court. According to The Star, both Meabh and Sebastian Quoirin have filed for a civil suit against the resort. They claimed that the owner, Helen Marion Todd had “failed to keep the premise safe and secure.”

The news portal further added that the suit was filed at the Seremban Sessions Court through the family’s representative lawyer, Sankara Nair. The first mention of the case will be held on 21st January (Tuesday).

Not only that, it was further reported that the plaintiffs (Nora’s parents) are claiming a special sum of RM152,707.90, in addition to the general court-sanctioned sum of RM30,000, much to the dissatisfaction of local netizens.

In this case, some of them have slammed the couple and started to point their fingers at both Meabh and Sebastian for being irresponsible parents to Nora. They also suggested that the resort should just counter-sue them back.

Feel free to read some of their comments here:

Whose side are you on – Nora’s parents or the cybernauts?


Juicy Deets On Hollywood’s Baddest Breakups

Everyone loves a sweet and sometimes unexpected celebrity love story. But the juicy, cat fighting, name-calling breakups? Now those are the headline-making, real-life dramas people just can’t get enough of.

From the volatile splits that were just a matter of time, to the cheating scandals that rocked Hollywood, we’re counting down the ten most explosive and expensive breakups of the past decade:

They met at Soul Train Music Awards in 1989 and got married in July 1992. Their daughter Bobbi Christina was born in 1993. They got divorce in April 2007 and Houston was sued for child custody and spousal support.

Britney hooked up with Kevin, a back-up dancer , after she ended her relationship with Justin Timberlake. The couple got engaged in September 2004. In 2006, Britney filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. A series of custody battle took place and on October 1, 2007, a court ruling granted Federline sole physical custody of his children.

Eminem burst onto the scene with his debut album in the late 90s, it was filled with hateful and horrific lyrics directed towards one particular woman, Kim. The couple married in 1999 and their divorced was finalized in 2006. In between the couple divorced and reconciled more than twice.

The couple met in 1977 and got married in 1986. In May 2011 Arnold admitted and made a statement that he had fathered a child with his housekeeper of 20 years and the couple divorce in July 2011.

Tiger and Elin met in 2001 while on the golf circuit and got married in October 2004, Barbados. Everything seemed perfect until news later that Tiger was having affairs with multiple women. Their divorce was finalized in Florida in August of 2010, and there was speculation that the settlement was in the hundreds of millions despite that prenup

Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, and Brooke Mueller

In 2002, Charlie and Denise got married in Los Angeles and Denise gave birth to their daughter Sam in 2004. On March 2005, Denise petitioned for a divorce and said Charlie had threatened her with violence and that he abused drugs and alcohol.

Charlie moved on with Brooke Mueller and the couple married in 2008. They had twin sons together in 2009 named Bob and Max. On 2009 Christmas, Charlie was arrested after Brooke made an emergency call to the police after she was chased down by Charlie who was holding a knife. The couple later went their separate ways.

Want more juicy deets on Hollywood’s most dramatic celebrity splits? Catch “Hollywood’s Baddest Breakups” on BIO (Astro Channel 731) on 29th September 2012 (Saturday) at 9pm.

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#SomeWay: Is The Weeknd Making Fun Of Justin Bieber’s Bedroom Skills In New Track?

Grab your popcorn peeps, it looks like there’s a full-blown diss war between The Weeknd and The Biebs.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 15th February), The Weeknd released a new song titled “Some Way” featuring Toronto-based rapper Nav, where he seemingly took aim at Selena Gomez’s ex, Justin Bieber.

The beef between the 2 singers started when The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) began dating Gomez. Most recently, Bieber, who boycotted the recent Grammy Awards, mocked The Weeknd’s music on social media.

Upon releasing “Some Way”, fans didn’t really have to analyse the lyrics to guess who the 26-year-old R&B artiste was talking about. Sure, it could just be pure coincidence but the details in the song are pretty specific.

“I think your girl fell in love with me, she say my f**k and my tongue game a remedy,” The Weeknd sings. In the next verse, he continues slamming Bieber’s bedroom, singing, “I just took that chick and I know you feelin’ some way, she just want a n*gga like me.”

Remember when Bieber was asked by TMZ on what he thought about The Weeknd’s music, the pop star replied, “that shit’s wack”? Well, Nav apparently gave it right back to The Biebs by saying, “The brown boy and the Starboy on a track. Haters gonna say this shit is wack.”

We have a feeling that this feud is just getting started.

Sources: Idolator, Perez Hilton, E! News.


deadmau5’s Armin van Buuren & #ASOT Twitter Diss

Known for his Twitter rants and virtual run-ins with haters, fans, as well as other unsuspecting DJs/producers, Joel Zimmerman aka deadmau5 has gone and done it again. The notorious Twitterer decided to take a swipe at trolling Armin van Buuren’s longtime radio show, “A State of Trance” aka ASOT.

Yesterday, the perpetually annoyed and bitter mau5 took to Twitter to say, “ASOT is about as much trance as Nelson Mandela is indie punk.” His random diss was then met by Armin van Buuren’s response. If you missed it (or if the tweets get magically removed for some reason by the time you read this), here:

We’re not sure what Armin meant by “backing out again” because we don’t remember if there was a Twitter spat between the mau5 and Armin previously. We’re guessing Armin could’ve been referring to a collaboration that they were supposedly working on together last year which has since unceremoniously died. Why?

Because deadmau5 got “bored” and certainly had no qualms gloating about it while announcing its “death”:

Also, it’s good to note that while deadmau5’s tweet generated about 1,696 retweets and landed 1,578 favourites as at time of writing, Armin’s comeback totally bombed Twitterverse with 4,320 retweets and 4,301 favourites. Survey says? Well, to put this into perspective, deadmau5 has almost 3 million Twitter followers while Armin van Buuren has only 1.19 million Twitter followers.

By the way, here’s the deadmau5 and Armin van Buuren collaboration that everyone was so looking forward to but didn’t happen:

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42 Foodpanda Riders Showed Up At A Girl’s House With The Same McDonald’s Order

Have you ever ended up with more than one Foodpanda delivery bringing the same meal  due to technical issues with the app?

Well, one Filipino girl found herself in a sticky situation after 42 Foodpanda riders showed up bringing the same order because of her slow internet connection.

It was reported that the 7-year-old girl from Cebu repeatedly mashed on the “order” button as she kept getting an error when trying to put an order for two boxes of McDonald’s chicken fillets with fries for herself and her grandmother. After dozens of taps later, the order finally got processed, however, the app went through along with the previous ones as well.

As the alley outside of the child’s house started to fill with a large group of Foodpanda riders, each carrying two boxes of chicken fillets with fries, Facebook user Dann Kayne Suarez went out of his way to record a live broadcast of the scene via Facebook Live. The user also shared photos of the unusual incident which may stir anxiety for some viewers.

“The child cried,” stated Suarez while talking with SunStar. He added,  “I pity her because she did not know what had happened.” Feeling bad for the child, Suarez rushed to her aid by buying the boxes of chicken from the distressed riders while getting others to help as well. They tried to purchase all of the boxes but some of the riders already left to get on with their next delivery.

According to AsiaOne, the girl would have to pay a total of 7,938 pesos (RM672.46) for all the orders, compared to a mere 189 pesos (RM16.03) for her original order of chicken fillet. Suarez mentioned that the girl learned to use the app through her parents in order to help her get food for herself and her grandmother while the parents were off at work.

The streets finally cleared up of the riders by the end of the video, and the alleyway seemed to be way more peaceful compared to a few minutes ago.

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Bollywood Producer Plans To Make A Movie On Tun Mahathir

A movie about our very own Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir might be happening very soon.

Bollywood producer Raman Kumar has announced his plan of producing a movie centred on the triumphant victory of Tun Mahathir and his coalition during the 14th General Election.

A post shared by Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial)

The 73-year-old producer said that the film would focus on the political intrigues and how Mahathir used his wisdom and 22-year experience as prime minister to campaign against corruption.

“I want to direct and produce this movie because Dr Mahathir, at 92, has brought Malaysians together in what proved to be a victorious election (for him and his coalition).

“He’s indeed a marvel of strength, will and tenacity,” the producer said to Bernama.

Planned to be titled “Malaysia’s Saviour Mahathir”, the movie is set to be shot in Hindi and dubbed into Malay and English.

“I want to tell the intense story of the remaking of Malaysia after six decades of trials and tribulations, and the way Malaysians intensely felt the moment the (then) opposition won (the election),” he said.

Raman said that he will be recruitting journalist and associate professor M. Krishnamoorthy to pen the script for the movie.

“I find Dr Mahathir a colourful character and we want to tell the story as it is. It involves a lot of research and we’ve engaged a Malaysian, who has a better understanding of Malaysian politics, to write the script,” he added.


#HSM: Watch Ashley Tisdale & Lucas Grabeel Sing “What I’ve Been Looking For”

It has been almost 11 years since the first “High School Musical” was released on the Disney Channel.

In memory of their iconic roles, Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel (who played siblings Sharpay and Ryan Evans in the movie) teamed up for an amazing new rendition of their duet, “What I’ve Been Looking For”. The cover was posted up on Tisdale’s YouTube channel.

Before the duo start their performance, Tisdale explained that many of her fans wanted to see her sing a duet with her onscreen twin brother.

“It’s been 10 years since we sang this song so it was really crazy just thinking what would be the best song to sing with you and this instantly came to mind. I started learning it on the piano and I was instantly taken aback… All of these memories came coming back,” shared Gabreel.

In the video, Tisdale also admitted that she and Gabreel are not close. “We were not close. We were not big friends. We hated each other,” she said while laughing. “After we wrapped, I always had a love for you,” she said.

Aww… aren’t these 2 the cutest twin siblings ever?

We don’t know about you but watching them sing gave us major feels.

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Malaysian Actress Michelle Yeoh Joins Mel Gibson in “Boss Level” Thriller

Malaysian pride Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of Joe Carnahan’s new action thriller “Boss Level” alongside rising British-Chinese actress Selina Lo.

The 55-year-old actress who is most known for her award-winning “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and playing a Bond girl in “Tomorrow Never Dies”, will be playing a key supporting role in the upcoming science fiction-action film.

The movie follows Roy Pulver, a retired soldier played by Frank Grillo, trapped in a never-ending time-loop which result in his death every day. He is on a quest to find out the person behind the mystery.

Lo will be playing the role opposite of Grillo. The 26-year-old actress previously played the role of Tsukai in the movie “The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption”.

Directed and writen by Carnahan (“The A-Team”), the movie also stars Naomi Watts, Ken Jeong, Annabelle Wallis, and Will Sasso.

A post shared by Joe Carnahan (@carnojoe)

“Boss Level” is currently shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. It is set to be released in 2019.


Customers Complain About Food; Ended Up Brawling With The Manager

We are all entitled to our own opinions, especially about how food tastes. Unfortunately, some customers felt the need to communicate that with their fists.

Recently, there has been a lot of chaos going on in restaurants. This time, the altercation, which happened in a restaurant in Subang Jaya SS15, is due to bad tasting food.

At about 6pm yesterday (1st March), a group of customers picked a fight with the restaurant’s manager. The group consisted of three women and one male customer who all insisted their food was not tasty. The restaurant manager went out to understand the situation better.

One of the ladies made her complaint to the manager and the man threatened to take pictures to post online. When the manager tried to stop him, he slapped the manager. The initial confrontation escalated into a destructive brawl when the manager and present employees tried to defend themselves. Tables and chairs were destroyed in the chaos as the two groups descended into a physical fight.

The other employees and customers present had to intervene and the fight ended when the group left the restaurant. Videos and photos of the brawl were captured by the other customers. The manager has also lodged a police report.

The police are currently tracking the four customers, citing Article 148 (Armed Disturbance) of the Criminal Code.

Hopefully these four customers opt to stay at home and eat their home cooked food in the future.

According to China Press, a witness reported that the customers apparently found flies in their nasi lemak, which sparked the altercation. Yesterday (2nd March) at 3pm, the police arrested two Indian waiters and one of the Indian female customers involved in the case. They are still searching for the man who slapped the manager.


Elon Musk Resigns As Twitter CEO After 1 Year; 3 Things About The New CEO

It’s been more than a year since billionaire Elon Musk bought over popular social media platform Twitter and became its CEO. During his time as the company’s leader, the celebrity entrepreneur has received countless criticism over the constant and inconsistent changes made to the platform.

But it looks like everything will change once again as it was announced earlier this morning (Friday, 12th May) that the Tesla founder will be resigning as CEO of the social media site. So who will take over the company? Let’s find out:

After taking on the position for more than a year, in a recent tweet, Elon Musk announced that he has hired a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp, which further confirmed his resignation from the role. Unfortunately, the 51-year-old did not mention any names but here’s what we know about the new boss:

As for what the Chief Engineer of Space X will be doing from now on, he tweeted that he will still transition to another role in the company. “My role will transition to being executive chairman & Chief Technology Officer, overseeing product, software & sysops,” he wrote. So who will be the new CEO of Twitter/X Corp?

According to Wall Street Journal, both Elon and Linda have known each other for a while as the latter once interviewed the former on her “Possible” advertising conference. However, this is all just rumours for now. Neither the newly resigned Twitter CEO nor the World Economic Forum Executive Chairman have commented regarding the speculations.

Guess we’ll just have to wait and see when the time comes. Let’s hope the company is in good hands whoever the new CEO may be.

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#ThreeDarkCrowns: 20th Century Fox Is Developing Movie Adaption

Variety has confirmed that Kendare Blake’s fantasy novel, “Three Dark Crowns”, will be adapted into a feature film. It was reported that 20th Century Fox has picked up the film rights and its 3 planned sequels.

The film is being developed by Shawn Levy’s 21 Lap, which is known for producing “Stranger Things” and Denis Villeneuve’s Academy Awards-nominated sci-fi film, “Arrival”. Besides that, the banner’s other projects include the “Night at the Museum” franchise, “Fist Fight,” “Why Him?”, and the upcoming “Table 19”.

Published by HarperTeen, the official synopsis of “Three Dark Crowns” is as follows:

“Every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.

But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn 16, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown.”

The 2nd book in the series, titled “One Dark Throne”, is slated for release this September.


#Spiderman: The New Web Slinging Hero Movie Will Be Titled “Homecoming”

Sony Pictures’ chairman Tom Rothmans confirmed that the title for the upcoming Spiderman reboot is “Spiderman: Homecoming”.

According to Rothmans, the title “Homecoming” refers to both young Spidey and having the franchise “come home” to the Marvel universe, for the first time. The studio also revealed the new movie logo, which has a very comic book doodle style vibe to it.

“Homecoming is obviously a high school reference. This movie shows the enduring conflicts at Peter Parker’s roots, saving the world and getting your algebra homework done at time,” said Rothmans in his presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

The new teenage Spiderman will be played by British actor Tom Holland (from “Billy Elliot” and “In The Heart Of The Sea”). The 19-year-old actor revealed, “Throughout the story, Peter is trying to find his true identity and where he fits into the world.”

Sony Pictures also showed the audience a never-before-seen footage of Sony and Marvel’s new superhero movie.

The short clip featured a black-eyed Peter Parker coming home from school to discover that his Aunt May (played by Marisa Tomei) and Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) waiting for him in the living room. The Iron Man alter ego then offers the high schooler a job.

Fun fact: In an interview at the premiere of “Captain America: Civil War”, Holland revealed that he found out he was the new Spiderman through Sony’s Instagram post.

Check out what Holland has to say about his Spiderman character in the interview below:

“Spiderman: Homecoming” will be directed by Jon Watts and it’s slated for release on 7th July 2017.

Sources: The Malay Mail, Gizmodo, The Verge.

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WINNER: Mizz Nina’s “Takeover” Album Giveaway

Holler! The week has come and gone and finally, it’s time to announce the ONE LUCKY WINNER of Mizz Nina’s awesome “Takeover” album.

The CD goes to Lim Hwee Min. Yay! Congratulations and thank you for being such a great sport.

Kindly collect your prize from our office from the 2nd July 2012 (Thursday) onwards. Details are as follows:

B-13-5 Northpoint Office Suites, Mid Valley City,


5 Ways To Utilise & Efficiently Save Water & Energy In Your Daily Routines

Now that Covid-19 vaccines are currently rolling out, there have been optimistic conversations circulating of how we are able to resume our lives as we left off pre-pandemic. Although many of us may welcome such a return, there have definitely been changes made over the past year to ourselves which, in one way or another, have been beneficial to our well-being and relationships – such as prioritising our health by working out diligently at home, creating new family traditions, making time to foster our passion, and learning new skills which we are currently implementing in our lives. The lockdowns and pandemic restrictions have also forced many people to start new routines that revolved around their homes, as work commutes disappeared for many, fitness classes were cancelled, and homes have become more than a home to be converted into extended classrooms and workplaces.

That said, with home as the only quarters during the period where schools were forced to close and commuting to work is not an option, it’s inevitable that electricity consumption would drastically increase. While commercial and industrial electricity users saw a decline in electricity consumption, residential users instead saw an increase in consumption as lives shifted from offices to homes. Based on calculations, appliances such as water heater, air conditioner, microwave, oven, induction cooker, washing machine and dryer as well as lighting make up a huge portion of a home’s energy usage. Additionally, being connected to the Internet 24/7 further swells the bill. The Internet and unplugged wires have also contributed one way or another into the increase in electricity bill. But how many users take note of how much electricity those items consume?

Apart from that, majority of us also came across multiple rounds of water disruptions in Klang Valley area due to deliberate pollutants caused by third parties and many other issues – often leaving millions of households high and dry for several days to even a week with notice issued only at the last-minute, causing inconveniences to businesses and industries reliant on steady water supply. That said, there are a few simple yet intelligent ways for people to improve their energy and water consumption in their homes, particularly during periods of drought and peak energy demands.

The pandemic has definitely seen a rise of home chefs with trending home-cooking recipes, where people are spending more time in their kitchen and switching on their stoves and oven more often than before. Hence, instead of keeping those old electronics, consider replacing them with smart kitchen appliances. For example, an Energy Star-certified refrigerator may be just right for homeowners as it helps to improve energy efficiency. Energy-star is a certification given to energy-saving appliances that proved they are energy efficient and consume less electricity. However, many may wonder how you can improve efficiency on a device that constantly runs – the answer is that Energy-starred refrigerators typically save you about 9% more energy than other models who are not certified.

One of the best value-for-money options when making your home energy efficient is replacing your existing lights with LED bulbs. Lighting accounts for 25 percent of the average home’s energy costs, which allows energy efficient LED lights to really impact your savings. They might be slightly more expensive initially, but in the long run, LED light bulbs are a must when it comes to saving money on electricity.

The thought of Summer will always bring in images of ocean, lake, river, swimming pool or hot tub to cool off. But now that we are worrying more about germs, it is natural to wonder: Will this season’s swimming, surfing, floating, and soaking be as safe as it used to be? However, for homeowners who are deciding to switch their lifestyle by building a private pool in their backyard (if your backyard is big enough that is!) instead of sharing the pool with the public, or may already have a pool in the home, there is another concern for them to consider: choosing the right water-and energy-saving pool equipment!

A backyard swimming pool can account for 17 percent of your total electricity bill and there are some components to a pool that are notorious for running up your power bill. Because of this notion, leading one-stop solutions provider for safe and healthy water environment, Waterco Malaysia, who is also the only filtration company that is awarded the Climate Care certification, has a unique new EnviroPro range consisting of a select number of high quality, energy efficient and water saving pool equipment for pool owners looking for sustainability in the home. With the right selection being made, anyone can consider having a pool in their home without having to worry excessively about the high electricity bill and maintenance cost.

If you do not know about “energy vampires,” you should know about them now and stop them at all cost! “Energy Vampires” are appliances and electronics that draw small amounts of power 24/7, even when we’re not using them. Unplugging some of the devices can be a piece of cake, whereas for some it may be a bit more of a hassle – but do you know how much electricity those items consume if you do not unplug?

The energy costs of plugged-in appliances can really add up to your utility bills, and unplugging these devices can definitely save you lots of money! Not only it saves power consumption, but it also improves safety by preventing power surge danger in your home (especially for those who have kids in their house!).

Unlike energy, water can be reused. One of the simplest ways to save water is to learn to repurpose water. Take this for example, some of us may nonchalantly rinse the water away after washing our rice (it’s that Asian culture in us!) but do you know that rice water itself can be very beneficial? Not only does it help us to be more water-wise at home but also brings us lots of advantages! You can use rice water to water your houseplants – keeping them shiny and strong thanks to the nutrients and proteins found in rice water, or, use it like how Kim Kardashian uses it: take the rice water and massage it into your hair and scalp to get that lustrous locks ala Kardashian level shine and glamour!

The shower is a place where we can clean up, cool off, wake us up, or relax after a long day. But it’s also a place where we waste a lot of water and energy! And this is where you should install a shower timer to save water and energy. A shower timer uses smart technology to measure the amount of water that each person uses in the shower, and it will warn you if you are taking too long in the shower – especially good for those who like to have deep thoughts under the shower! These devices can easily be installed onto the shower’s pipe.

By implementing some of the above in your daily lives, it may be one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions while keeping it safe for the climate. With these simple tips and tricks, you are efficiently helping to reduce your utility bills, and yet still able to enjoy the comfort of your own home as you desire!

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Lady Gaga Covered In Nothing But Moss For Collaboration With R. Kelly

Mother monster, Lady Gaga showed her love for Muppets earlier this week and now she shows that she also loves being almost completely nude.

Known for her her quirky and wild fashion style from blond pop celebrity style to floral helmets, meat dresses and nipple covers as tops, the Applause singer bares all once again on the new promotional art for her Do What U Want collaboration with singer-songwriter and producer R. Kelly.

Following her nudity on the cover of ARTPOP, Lady Gaga is now pictured covered in nothing but moss on her promotional art for Do What U Want, one of the few fresh songs that Lady Gaga will be rolling out before the release of ARTPOP on November 11, 2013. Do What U Want will be available for download on October 21st, 2013 (Monday) and a sample can be heard on a new commercial.

Mother Monster, Lady Gaga Poses Nude On ARTPOP Album Cover


#Heatwave: Malaysia To Face Extreme Heat On 20th March 2016

Expect it to be scorching, blazing hot on 20th March 2016 (Sunday) due to the equinox phenomenon, when the sun crosses directly over the equator.

The phenomenon hits Peninsular twice a year – in March and September – and causes the highest degree of heat. In February last year, Malaysians faced extreme heat during the equinox phenomenon.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau said that the current hot spell could cause a heatwave if the temperature exceeds 35°C for 5 straight days, or 37°C for 3 consecutive days, The Star reports.

In a statement, he said that the highest temperature was recorded on Thursday (10th March) in Alor Setar, and Chuping (Perlis) where it peaked at 38.5°C. He added that if the rain continued to stay away, then Kedah, Perlis, and Penang could record even higher temperatures. “As for the Klang Valley, the nights will be hotter than usual,” he said.

As a precautionary measure, Malaysians are advised to take care when engaging in outdoor activities.

And on that note, here are some tips to survive the extreme heat:

The hot and dry weather is projected to ease by the end of the month following the inter-monsoon season where there would be more rain and thunderstorms in the evening.

Sources: The Star Online, Astro Awani, MedicineNet / Featured image from futuretimeline.net.


“The Conjuring” Spin-off: Annabelle’s Origins Unfold In Creepy Trailer

Yes, Annabelle is a nice name. But if you were to put that name on a doll, let’s just hope that the doll isn’t the same possessed doll as seen in the trailer for new horror film, “Annabelle”.

After announcing the official release date of “The Conjuring” spin-off, New Line has finally released the official poster and teaser trailer for the film “Annabelle”.

The trailer opens with a rather confusing scene, in which a husband gifts his wife a creepy-looking doll for her doll collection.

Clearly, the doll isn’t just any still doll as the married couple later experienced a series of weird paranormal events in the house. What kind of paranormal events, you ask? Well, watch the trailer and you’ll know what we mean:

If you don’t think the trailer for “Annabelle” is scary enough, fret not! More horror films are coming your way next year and hopefully your heart is strong enough to watch them all.

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#SYABAS: Water Disruption In Certain Parts of Puchong & Subang Jaya Till Thursday

Several areas in Puchong and Subang Jaya has been affected by a burst water pipe, which caused water flow to certain residential areas to be cut off.

The water pipe, which was located at Batu 13, Kg Kenangan, Puchong, burst yesterday (Tuesday, 20th September).

In a statement, Air Selangor Group Management corporate communications chief Amin Lin Abdullah said that repair works are in progress, and water supply is expected to resume to normal in stages starting from tomorrow (Thursday, 22nd September) 7pm.

On Monday, Syabas reported that several parts of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya are facing water disruption due to upgrading works on the water distribution system.

For more info, visit Syabas’ official website and Facebook page.


9 Ways To Stay Connected & Entertained This Hari Raya Season

Despite celebrating a second Ramadan under strict MCO this year, the Hari Raya festivities will still go on in Malaysia – albeit socially distanced. Living in this worldwide pandemic for the past year has taught us to make necessary adjustments to our daily routines.

Need some help getting into the Raya mood? We’ve curated some activities on how you can stay connected to friends and family, while being entertained at the same time. Take a look:

Capture the night lights and precious Hari Raya moments with the best photography apps: NightCap Camera, Slow Shutter Cam, 8mm Vintage Camera.

For all you iPhone and iPad users, Apple’s easy-to-use video creation app – Clips – offers more fun options to record captivating videos. The state-of-the-art LiDAR Scanner on select iPhone and iPad models, for example, enables the user to transform a space by inserting immersive visual effects. What’s more exciting than creating your own augmented reality (AR) experiences right?

To quote Apple, users can easily scan a room and see a live preview of effects that bring dynamic lighting, falling objects, and immersive scenes to life. Using the rear camera on a supported iPhone or iPad, users will see effects appear on walls, floors, surfaces, furniture, and objects.

Besides the usual Zoom and Skype for virtual reunions with loved ones, get creative with beautiful Hari Raya greetings on apps such as Canva and PicsArt and share them with your loved ones or open a virtual karaoke room on WeSing with your loved ones and take turns to sing solo, or duet on a virtual stage.

There are plenty of games with themed rewards up for grabs this Hari Raya. Team up with friends and collect ketupats in PUBG Mobile, and redeem them for some limited-time swag or party it up in the Mobile Legends’ annual 515 festivities.

Get into the #KecohRayaTikTok challenge where the most creative and kecoh Raya video will stand a chance to win a iPhone 12 256GB and Raya vouchers worth RM500. Heck, we’d do it just for the fun of it. Featuring singers like Alvin Chong, Diana Danielle, Kowachee, USOP and Ara Johari, “Kecoh Raya” is not only upbeat and catchy, but the lyrics are pretty easy for listeners to remember.

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JOOX’s new buzz feature allows users to interact with their idols via the video sharing feature as well as different games led by artists or the JOOX team. What’s more, you will be able to meet and greet other fans in the platform to form your own fan community!

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If you’re on Apple Music, do remember to exclusive Raya playlists curated by artists from Malaysia and Indonesia. A new Playlist, Inspired by Faith, has also been introduced, which will comprise songs from modern singer-songwriters whose music embodies the Islamic faith. Discover these playlists under the Religi/Ketuhanan category.

“Ini Iklan Raya, Tau?” takes a bold, comedic approach to share a meaningful message on female typecasting, empowering women to embrace their multidimensional roles and defy the stereotypes they are often associated with. Set against the backdrop of a Hari Raya advertisement shoot, the short film features actors and actresses typecast in roles typically seen in Hari Raya ads – the grandmother who waits longingly for her children and grandchildren to ‘balik kampung’ and the single daughter who is only ever asked when she is getting married. However, the women in this particular Hari Raya advertisement take a stand and are no longer “sticking to the script”. The short film challenges viewers to consider how women are quite often portrayed despite their dynamic personalities, individuality and strengths, encouraging audiences to explore how they can appreciate the women in their lives.

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We highly recommend ordering Pandan Delight Cake here.

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Everyone deserves some tender loving care every now and then. Consisting of 5 healthy goodies, the Raya Wellness Gift Box includes handmade products that have been specially curated to not only enhance this festive season but also to encourage self-care on a regular basis.

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Create a healthier and happier mind with journal apps such as Journey that offers a curated selection of Coach programmes around the themes of forgiveness and letting go.

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f(x)’s Krystal Not Attending Etude House’s Flagship Store Opening In Sunway Pyramid

Etude House, Korea’s #1 makeup brand targeting young beauty seekers, will be opening its first flagship store with a brand new concept at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Malaysia.

The new flagship store spans 2,455 sqft and will house more than 1,000 product lines ranging from cosmetics, skincare, body care, perfume, hair care, nail colours, and more.

The brightly-lit store furnished with sweet colour-themed and trendy mood interior brings the brand’s culture of Makeup Play to the next level with fun, interactive, and engaging features. The aim is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience to discover their own unique beauty with Etude House.

Special features at the flagship store include the “Find Your Look” section that presents the “Etude House Signature 9 Looks” with distinctive product highlights and 9 how-to video tutorials where customers can watch, learn and discover the looks and products that best suit them. Customers can also immerse themselves at the beauty interactive zone to select their ideal cushion compacts. A dedicated makeup studio provides customers with access to professional makeup services.

Unfortunately, although it was previously announced that f(x) member Krystal Jung (크리스탈 정) will be attending the grand opening of Etude House Sunway Pyramid on 18th August 2017, the company’s PR arm has reached out to us to reconfirm the news. “Krystal Jung, Etude House’s Ambassador will not be presented at the Grand Opening of the first flagship store in Malaysia. There is no information or confirmation to date on her future visit to Malaysia for Etude House,” the PR representative wrote in an e-mail.

The first Etude House flagship store is slated to open with a grand launch at 10am, 18th August 2017 at Lot G1.76 & G1.77, Ground Floor, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall.


Grab: Enjoy Unlimited Free Delivery & Up To 40% Points Back

Malaysia is currently undergoing another MCO alongside new SOPs and rules for restaurants and businesses nationwide.

With that in mind, Grab will start making some initiatives to assist merchants on the Grab platform to deal with the loss of dine-in customers. At the same time, Grab will ensure the community can still gain access to their affordable and convenient daily needs safe and sound.

With a revamped GrabMerchant platform, merchants will acquire more autonomy to run their business online, when they are running out of supplies or are unable to deal with the orders. In addition, Grab partners will use social media as a way of promotion for their products and services using a self-generated personalised link that leads to their store via the GrabMerchant app.

Paralleling the above, when customers get more reliant on delivery services, Grab offers several efforts in providing better, convenient and affordable access to customers’ daily needs, while ensuring them to save on expenses.

Aligned with Grab’s ongoing efforts in supporting small independent SME merchants, they have reduced the delivery fees for a selective few Food and Mart merchants to as low as 50 cents. Compassion or love is truly needed for our hard workers during these trying times. Hopefully, for us Malaysians, we will not hold back.

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2. Mix & Match food court favourites by paying only one delivery fee.

Grab’s efforts last year to make small traditional businesses go digital, now see them consisting of over 100 food courts as well having almost 1000 hawker stalls. Customers can still enjoy their food court delights such as nasi lemak, char kuey teow, and other types of meals or Mix & Match from a variety of stalls while only paying one delivery fee.

3. Unlimited free delivery for signature favourites.

From now onwards until 22nd January, customers can use the promo code ‘FREEDEL’ to have fun with a variety of cuisines from ‘Signature’ restaurants of their choice or favourites, provided with unlimited free deliveries.

4. MCO-edition GrabRewards MCO points back discounts.

From 15th January to 17th January, GrabRewards is providing 40% points back for any Food, Mart, and Express redeemable vouchers for more savings.

Grab urges its customers to schedule their orders or ordering food and essential needs early to prevent disappointment. Moreover, customers will be able to achieve contactless and cashless deliveries as citizens are encouraged to stay home safely to flatten the curve of the ongoing Covid-19 virus.

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BTS McDonald’s McNugget Shaped Like “Among Us” Crewmate Is Being Sold For Over RM200K

The launch of McDonald’s x BTS meal set has sparked a phenomenon among ARMYs all over the globe. The Chicken McNuggets set has been selling like hotcakes, with a few resellers taking the opportunity to earn extra money by reselling their paper bags, cups and even sauces.

Most recently, it’s been reported that a Chicken McNugget found in the special set has been sold on the e-commerce platform eBay. Interestingly, this McNugget shape is not like the one that we usually see everyday, but the morsel is shaped just like a Crewmate from the popular game “Among Us”!

there's a $34,443.43 among us chicken nugget on sale and i don't know how to feel about it??? but also?? i want ithttps://t.co/9I02dtWdmf pic.twitter.com/uf3bRe6dDE

The eBay listing was launched earlier on 28th May (Friday). At the time of writing (Thursday, 3rd June), more than 150 interested buyers have bid their price to purchase this McNugget and the highest bid price recorded so far has reached US$69,520 (~ RM286,631).

Marked in the “Used” condition, the seller also stated that this McNugget is expected to only last for 14 days and will be immediately sent to the lucky bidder before it expires. This unique snack will also be packed using airtight packaging to “ensure its freshness” and will be delivered using the USPS first class shipping service.

This purchase package also comes with the legendary Szechuan Sauce to go along with the Chicken McNugget at the buyer’s request. For those wondering, the online auction is slated to end tomorrow (Friday, 4th June) at 3:06pm.

It’s a bit disappointing for fans of the “Life Goes On” singers in Malaysia though, as this McNugget auction sale is not offered for delivery to our country. But then again, would you be able to afford this uniquely-shaped Chicken McNugget?


#Deadpool: EW Comic-Con Bonus Issue’s Cover Unveiled; New Still Ft. Antihero’s BFF

Is that Marvel‘s “sexiest man alive” gracing the cover of Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con Bonus Issue?

Sorry to disappoint, but that’s Deadpool, the “katana-swinging, shade-throwing, smart-assies antihero”.

After debuting an official still from “Deadpool”, the spin-off film for the “X-Men” film series, EW uncovered its special Comic-Con issue featuring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with the Mouth on 3rd July (Saturday). The magazine also unveiled another international cover where the iconic characters from Marvel, DC, The Star Wars and Doctor Who Universes were assembled on one single page. The cover was all illustrated by superstar comics artist John Cassaday (of “Star Wars” fame).

Both covers came after EW unveiled its special double-issue Comic Con Preview and debuted a plethora of official “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” stills that featured the DC Trinity (Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman).

“Deadpool” cast members are rumoured to make their appearances at Hall H this Saturday at 20th Century Fox San Diego Comic-Con panel. Prior to their rumoured appearances, Empire Online shared a new official still where newcomer Brianna Hildebrand is featured as Wade Wilson/Deadpool’s BFF, Negasonic Teenage Warhead.

Hildebrand’s character, whose real name is Ellie Phimister, is a fictional character created by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. According to Morrison, she was named after the song of the same name by an American stoner rock band, Monster Magnet. First appeared in 2001’s “New X-Men #115”, she possess limited telepathy power, a skill she learnt when she was in Emma Frost’s telepathy class.

The live-action version of the character was first unveiled by Reynolds on Twitter back in April:

Negasonic Teenage Wat-The-Shit?! pic.twitter.com/sUCS7u7BBR

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 11, 2015

No further details regarding Hildebrand’s role in the movie were revealed, but Tim Miller is directing the R-rated movie from a script by “Zombieland” writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Slated for release on 12th Feb 2016, “Deadpool” stars “Gotham” star Morena Baccarin as Vanessa aka Copycat, “Fast & Furious 6” star Gina Carano as Angel Dust, TJ Miller as Deadpool’s sidekick Weasel, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, “Game of Thrones” star Ed Skrein as Ajax.

For more information, visit its official Facebook page and Twitter.

Sources: Comingsoon.net via Empire Online, EW

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Must Watch: October

In conjunction with Halloween, Hype.My has shortlisted ten must watch horrors movies that will leave every hair on your body standing

Local film Cermin which was directed by Zarina Abdullah is about a girl Nasrin who was involved in a horrible car accident which ruined her face. She then becomes obsessed with an antique mirror that reflects everything she wants to see as a spirit trapped in it. Determined to regain her beauty, she submits herself the spirit of the mirror by feeding its need for blood and revenge. Hauntingly scary, Cermin will have you thinking twice about looking into a mirror ever again.

Starring: Natasha Hudson, Farid Kamil, Deanna Yusoff

This movie directed by Ahmad Idham holds the record as the highest-grossing film in Malaysia tells a scary tale about Darma, a man who is traumatised by the mysterious suicide of his fiancé. Darma sets out to investigate the reasons behind her death and is in for more than he bargained.

Starring: Pierre Andre, Intan Ladyana, Khatijah Tan

Written and directed by Shuhaimi Baba, Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam features a cast of Maya Karin and Azri Iskandar and is about a restless spirit who seeks revenge upon those who murdered her.

Released in August 2008, Susuk by Amir Muhammad and Naeim Ghalili is about a young nurse, Soraya who uses the a forbidden black art practice called Susuk to get famous. Featuring gory scenes of murder and cannibalism, this movie is not for the faint-hearted.

Starring: Ida Nerina, Diana Rafar, Sofea Jane

Written by Stephen King and directed by Stanley Kubrick, The Shining is about a family who lives in an isolated hotel for the winter. We love this movie because honestly, what could be more terrifying than being trapped in a haunted hotel with a psychotic, blood hungry Jack Nicholson?

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Llyod

Still recognised as one of the scariest exorcism movies to date, The Exorcist is a horribly disturbing story about a young girl who is possessed by a demonic presence.  Banned in many cities for its gruesome graphic scenes, this Oscar Best Picture nominee made history with Linda Blair’s iconic head-spinning scene.

Starring: Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Ellen Burstyn

Psychologically disturbing, Black Swan sees Natalie Portman play a deranged ballerina who is driven to insanity by her obsession to perfect the role of Black Swan in Swan Lake. The movie received five Academy Award nominations.

Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel

Probably the soul reason behind peoples fear of clowns, It is based on a Stephen King novel with the same name that revolves around a supernatural predator that can transform into whatever its prey fears – mostly taking the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

Starring: Jonathan Brandis, Annette O’Toole, Tim Reid

Asians are known for producing some of the scariest horror movies and this is without a doubt one of them. Directed by Takashi Miike, Audition is about a lonely widower who meets a passive and seductive girl who auditioned for him. She acts out her damage by putting men through all the tortures humanly possible.

Starring: Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki

Directed by Malaysian born James Wan, The Conjuring is based on a true story about a well known paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren who work to help a family terrorised by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Sending shivers down your spine, The Conjuring is a must watch this Halloween.

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor

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INNO DAY 2021: OPPO Debuts First Foldable Smartphone, Find N

The OPPO Find N was launched this week. A result of four years of research and development, this marks the brand’s new approach to the foldable form factor and offers a refreshed user experience both for people who have used foldable devices in the past, as well as users who are new to the foldable form factor.

Pete Lau, Chief Product Officer of OPPO, said, “New form factors are ushering in an exciting new time in smartphone technology. OPPO has invested a significant amount of time and effort into coming up with a better approach to a foldable smartphone, experimenting with a range of form factors, hinge designs, display materials and aspect ratios, to create a new device that meets the needs of more users. With the OPPO Find N, we aim to change people’s perceptions about what a smartphone can offer and begin making foldable devices more accessible to an even larger audience.”

The OPPO Find N brings together cutting-edge technology and unprecedented quality to create an improved foldable experience, offering a fully functioning compact smartphone when folded and an intuitive and immersive landscape display when unfolded.

For the first time in a foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N uses a landscape ratio for the inner display, striking a better balance for users to seamlessly switch between an immersive 7.1-inch inner display and a 5.49-inch outer display that offers a full smartphone experience with no compromise on size or usability. With an 8.4:9 aspect ratio, the inner display unfolds directly into landscape mode so users can watch videos, play games or read books without the extra step of rotating the device. When folded, the 18:9 aspect ratio gives users a full, familiar smartphone experience with a display that is easy to use with one hand.

The Flexion Hinge on the OPPO Find N brings together 136 components with extreme precision of up to 0.01 mm, ensuring the hinge works as smoothly as the joints in the human body. OPPO’s unique water-drop hinge design solves some of the biggest pain points in foldable devices by widening the angle of the fold in the display and offering a buffer when the display folds, resulting in a minimal crease that is up to 80% less noticeable compared with other devices, according to TUV. This design also practically eliminates the gap between displays when folded, offering a more integrated look and better protecting the inner display from scratches.

The cam and spring structure inside the advanced Flexion Hinge allows the device to freely stand when unfolded at any angle between 50-120 degrees. Together with a range of software features that take advantage of the folding display, FlexForm Mode on the OPPO Find N gives users the flexibility to adapt the device to a wide range of usage scenarios.

OPPO customised the user interface to operate better and more efficiently in compatible apps like the Music, Notes and Camera apps. For example, in the Notes app, the OPPO Find N can convert into a mini laptop allowing you to take notes without needing to hold the device. Since the Find N can freely stand at various angles, the device also serves as its own tripod, making 4K HD time-lapse imaging, video calls and online meetings easy and hands-free.

OPPO’s custom 12-layer Serene Display offers excellent protection and durability and works with the Flexion Hinge for a smooth foldable experience. The display includes a 0.03 mm layer of Flexion UTG (ultra-thin glass), compared to 0.6 mm for regular smartphone glass, allowing it to easily bend while providing strong durability. The Serene Display is also very reliable, with the ability to be folded over 200,000 times while still maintaining an overall smooth folding experience with next to no crease, as verified by TUV.

The inner screen uses an LTPO display with smart dynamic refresh rate technology that adapts the refresh rate anywhere between 1-120 Hz based on the content you are watching. The inner display also features support for a touch sampling rate of up to 1,000 Hz.

OPPO has fine-tuned both the brightness and color calibration between the inner and outer displays to ensure a consistently smooth experience for users. Both screens provide 10,240 automatic brightness levels, ensuring user comfort in all kinds of complex lighting environments, with a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits.

A great software experience on a foldable device makes the most of the new form factor and gives users a fresh smartphone experience. The 7.1-inch inner display of the Find N offers a 60% larger visual area than a standard 6.5-inch display, creating a more immersive experience and more possibilities for software innovations in usage scenarios like multitasking and productivity.

To make full use of the larger tablet-like experience when unfolded, the OPPO Find N includes new gestures to make side-by-side multitasking more intuitive. When using a compatible app, simply use two fingers to swipe down in the middle of the device to split the screen in half, or turn a full-screen window into a floating window by pinching it with four fingers. The OPPO Find N also supports traditional split-screen gestures, such as long pressing and dragging compatible icons, while allowing you to save commonly used multi-app split-screen combinations to the home screen.

The software of the OPPO Find N is optimized to allow users to smoothly and naturally switch between the two screens. When unfolding the phone, the content is seamlessly relayed from the outer screen to the main inner display. And when folding the device, the user can swipe up on the cover screen to continue using the same function on the outer screen. In addition, a range of keyboard customisations for the large inner display, including a split keyboard that makes it easier to use two thumbs to type, help to maximise productivity.

The OPPO Find N is equipped with a flagship-level triple-camera setup for high-quality photos and videos. It includes a 50 MP Sony IMX 766 main sensor, a 16 MP ultra-wide lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens, as well as selfie cameras on both the inner and outer displays. Combined with the new form factor and the adaptability of FlexForm Mode, the OPPO Find N gives users a refreshed camera experience with customised software to fully leverage the foldable form factor.

The Flexion Hinge of the OPPO Find N allows the device to serve as its own tripod, making it a compact and burdenless gadget for advanced imaging scenarios. For example, FlexForm Mode makes 4K HD time-lapse imaging easy and hands-free at any angle between 50-120 degrees, while three templates within time-lapse mode – light trails, night sky, sun & clouds – optimise photo and video settings in one click for more exciting and creative astrophotography. When the device is bent at an angle below 60 degrees, the screen automatically moves the image preview to the bottom display to make it easier to set up your shot.

A new split-camera user interface on the OPPO Find N gives you the ability to use the large, immersive inner display to efficiently take photos on one side and then view, share or delete your most recent photo on the other side. When taking photos from the main camera with the display unfolded, you can use both the inner and outer displays for both you and your subject to preview the shot simultaneously.

The more powerful rear camera can be used to take even higher-quality selfies, using the cover screen to preview the image.
 Selfies can also be taken using hand gestures, so you can easily stay in the frame without having to press the shutter button.

For the first time on a foldable phone, the OPPO Find N uses a 3D-curved design on both outer edges of the device to improve the hand feel and maintain a sleek look. The back cover and rear camera module continue the fluid curve design language of the Find X3. Streamlined curves visually lower the height of the camera module, while the Gorilla Glass Victus back panel and ceramic camera plate blend an elegant touch with a tasteful finish.

The OPPO Find N comes in three distinctive colors. The Black variant combines glittery matte glass and new film lamination techniques to achieve a subtle and premium shimmering effect on the base layer. The White option is inspired by a white ceramic glaze, with glossy glass and a refined texture that matches the ceramic camera plate to create a consistent feel. The Purple version is reminiscent of a bottle of luxury perfume, using multiple layers of customised films to create illusions of light and shadow with a transparent texture.

The OPPO Find N comes with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 Mobile Platform, together with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. A large 4,500 mAh battery offers all-day battery life, while 33W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge is optimised to charge to 55% in 30 minutes and to 100% in 70 minutes. It also comes with 15W AIRVOOC wireless charging (compatible with standard Qi) and 10W reverse wireless charging. The OPPO Find N includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is housed in the power button, as well as a dual speaker system and Dolby Atmos support to deliver more lifelike sound.

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#WonderGirls: Girl Group Rumoured To Make A Comeback; JYP Entertainment Denies

Wonder Girls is considered one of the top South Korean girl groups as they previously took the world by storm with their hit dance track, “Nobody”.

However, the group went on an indefinite hiatus as leader of the group, Sunye, officially announced that she would be marrying her longtime boyfriend, James Park. As Sunye settled down into her new life, the remaining Wonder Girls members fully focused on their solo activities. The girls held their final performance together during the closing ceremony of the Winter Special Olympics in Pyeongchang in 2013.

Amidst their hiatus, several rumours and speculations surfaced online, suggesting that the girls have reunited as they are gearing up to make a long-awaited comeback to the music scene.

On 22nd June, Korean media portal Sports DongA exclusively reported that Wonder Girls have recently wrapped up final productions for their new song. Several music industry officials further told the media portal that the group is planning to record the music video for the song soon. It was further reported that they are expected to release their comeback album as early as July to August because music video filming usually marks the final stage of comeback preparations. The alleged comeback album would mark their first album in 3 years since the release of “Wonder Party” in June 2012.

This isn’t the first time that the girls were reported to be preparing for a comeback as Sunye’s uncle revealed that Sunmi, who left the group in 2010, would rejoin the group to make a comeback with Wonder Girls in the latter half of the year. Sunye is also said to have returned to Korea from Canada recently. Regarding the rumours, JYP Entertainment only stated “nothing was determined yet”.

On 23rd June, the talent agency told Korean media outlet Star News that Sunye has indeed returned to Korea. It is reported that she has only returned to attend a friend’s wedding along with many other celebrities such as Jo Kwon of 2AM and Min of miss A.

Nothing has been decided regarding Wonder Girls’ comeback. Sunye returned for a personal event. It was not to prepare for Wonder Girls’ comeback.

No further details were revealed, but would you like the girls to make a comeback? When do you think they will release a new album? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


EcoWorld Starlight 2015 New Year Concert Tour Ft. Leehom & More

Missed heartthrob singer-songwriter Wang Leehom‘s concerts the past few times that he was in town? Fret not! We hear that he’ll be back in Malaysia again at the end of this month.

In conjunction with New Year, property developer EcoWorld is inviting you to not one, not two, but three evenings of mesmerising tunes in Penang, Iskandar Malaysia, and Klang Valley. This is your golden opportunity to catch “The Voice of China” finalist Melody Tan, world-class illusionist Daniel Craven, our very own Malaysian talent Najwa Latif, as well as the one and only Wang Leehom performing live on stage!

Best of all, the admission is free! All you need to do is go here to register and then redeem your tickets at EcoWorld Galleries. A word of warning though, tickets are limited and are on a first-come-first-served basis only.

Kindly call the numbers below to enquire:

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


Laguna Music Announces 10th Anniversary Show

October 2012 marks the 10th year anniversary of homegrown music label, Laguna Music. In conjunction with this memorable event, Laguna Music will play host to a special 8-hour concert at Club Neverland!

Laguna Music was a result of a search by two brothers for the ideal record deal for their band, Prana. Jeffrey and Jeremy Little took their experience from Pranaʼs first record deal with a mainstream label, to form Laguna Music in 2002. Over the years and with just a handful of artists under their roster, they achieved much success and recognition, and at the same time, built strong relations with other members of the industry, eventually developing the company to what it has become today.

Other than showcasing the record labelʼs artistes, Laguna has invited a total of 16 bands that have made their mark in the indie music industry and each share their own experience working with Laguna Music over the years:

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Laguna Musicʼs MD, Jeffrey Little quoted, “We are very excited to celebrate Lagunaʼs 10thyear anniversary with our family, friends and fans, and this event is our way of giving back to those who have supported us over this past decade. Achieving 10 years in the Malaysian music industry has been no easy task, but along the way we have worked closely with some of most talented musicians in Malaysia. Working together with them has shaped us to what we are today, and at Laguna10 we aim to put our past decade into a single show”.

Lucky draw winners will be given the privilege of winning special items from our event sponsors. Eastpak under World of Sports have come in as the main sponsor, with over RM30,000 worth of prizes and vouchers to be given away, Tune Studios will be giving away RM5,000 worth of recording packages, and Wear Obliq will also be giving away prizes to those who attend the event.

Tickets:  Pre-sale – RM30 / RM40 (with CD); At the door – RM35

Laguna Artists:  Prana, PureVibracion, SevenCollar T-Shirt, Lab The Rat, Guba, Halfway Kings.

Guest Artists: Love Me Butch, Pesawat, Salam Musik, Subculture, Damn Dirty Apes, Blind Tribe, Robot Asmara, Bedroom Sanctuary, We Are Not All-Stars, Keladak.

Tickets will be available online at the Laguna Music Online Store (presale) and at the door. For more information, visit their Facebook page and for more timely updates, follow them via their Twitter account!

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Visionary Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies At Age 76

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up,” Stephen Hawking was once quoted as saying.

The renowned English physicist, who wrote “A Brief History of Time” that later inspired the Oscar-nominated film “The Theory of Everything” in 2014, has died. He was 76 years old.

“Professor Hawking died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of this morning. His family have kindly requested that they be given the time and privacy to mourn his passing, but they would like to thank everyone who has been by Professor Hawking’s side—and supported him—throughout his life,” reads the statement provided by his family’s spokesperson.

His three children – Lucy, Robert and Tim – also issued a joint statement saying, “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. He once said, ‘It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ We will miss you forever.”

We were all fortunate to be a part of Stephen Hawking’s “moment in time.” pic.twitter.com/G00abkjpMc

— Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (@Livermore_Lab) March 14, 2018

We’ll leave you with another inspiring quote:

RIP Professor Hawking, and may we all strive to live as fully as he did.


#MagicForAll: Exploring Childhood Dreams With Mr. Tadashi Yanai & Josh Silverman

The time has come, our fellow Disney-loving friends. After months of anticipation, Uniqlo has finally launched their “Magic For All” collection, a range of “wearable childhood dreams” made in collaboration with Disney.

Over the weekend, we were ushered to the Uniqlo flagship store in Shanghai by our friends from Uniqlo Malaysia. It was a weekend well spent as we got to experience firsthand the world’s largest Uniqlo outlet and also, the first Uniqlo “Magic For All” concept store!

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What more, we also got to meet and speak to Mr. Tadashi Yanai aka Mr. Yanai-san, the founder of Uniqlo, as well as Mr. Josh Silverman, Disney Consumer Products’ executive vice president of Global Licensing.

On Uniqlo’s decision to work with Disney, Mr. Yanai-san expressed that he held a very high regard for Disney, calling it the world’s #1 brand. He said that Disney has so much beautiful content, leaving lots of room to explore for the collaboration. Josh Silverman added that has been a great honour to work with Uniqlo, explaining that both Disney and Uniqlo share similar great values – providing quality, innovation, and wonderful experiences for fans and guests.

Amongst the many surprises presented to the press (aside from the breathtaking press preview) was Mr. Yanai-san’s lifelong dream of working with Disney one day. Mr. Yanai-san revealed that he actually visited Disneyland in a time way before Uniqlo, at the tender age of 18.

He went to the United States on a ship and one of the things that he really wanted to do was to visit Disneyland:

I went by bus to Disneyland and the parking was so huge! There were so many parking lots that I didn’t even know where or how to get my bus to go back to my hotel. I remember wandering around just looking for my bus. Disneyland was just fun, it was exciting!

His experience at Disneyland, as well as his love for classic characters from the older Disney titles such as Snow White, Dumbo, and Pinocchio, greatly inspired him to want to someday do something with Disney.

Josh Silverman, on the other hand, talked about what working with Uniqlo means to Disney and Disney lovers.

A fan of Uniqlo’s HEATTECH innovation, he revealed that the “Magic For All” collection brings to life (in product) not only the well-loved Disney characters but also the great stories of other Disney brands such as Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar:

Disney is universal and there’s something for everybody, and it’s for all ages. It’s something that we think about a lot and it means a lot to us – whether you’re talking about Mickey or Minnie, or Pixar, or Marvel, or Star Wars. The wonderful thing is the emotional connection that we have with these characters and their stories..the product allows us re-experience and have that emotional connection again with the stories. However you experienced them whether it’s TV or films or interactive or go to a Disney park or whatever it may be..that’s really special.

Of course, Disney fans from around the world have been nervously sitting at the edge of the seats for more details on Uniqlo’s unprecedented partnership with the animation juggernaut since it was first announced.

And now that they’ve got a taste of what the “Magic For All” collaboration has to offer, the question is, “What else is coming?”

We asked both Mr. Yanai-san as well as Josh Silverman on what other characters or stories from Disney titles that fans can expect to see in the coming months.

It’s a great question and I think..that we’re so lucky to have such a great and robust portfolio of brands and characters and we’ll continue to create great stories and so..we’re very, very excited about bringing so many more of them to life with great apparel so..wait and see.

Mr. Yanai-san, on the other hand, revealed that fans can expect more “Star Wars” apparel to be released via Uniqlo and Disney’s “Magic For All” collection this December, in conjunction with the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“.

He added, “We’re really eagerly awaiting the release of the film!”

The Uniqlo x Disney #MagicForAll collaboration* will be made available in phases starting today (Monday, 28th September) at a Uniqlo outlet near you!

For more information, visit Uniqlo Malaysia’s website or Facebook page. Uniqlo Malaysia is also on Instagram, if you want to get first dibs information on their collections :)

*Availability of “Magic For All” items will vary from store to store with the large stores (One Utama, Midvalley Megamall, Fahrenheit 88, and IOI City Mall) carrying the most variety.

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(UPDATE) Contest: Win Passes To You Me At Six Live In Malaysia

British rock band, You Me At Six, made up of Josh Franceschi, Max Helyer, Matt Barnes, Chris Miller and Dan Flint will be making their way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a one night only concert. Formed in 2004, You Me At Six first gained recognition in 2008 with their debut album, “Take Off Your Colours.”

Ever since then, You Me At Six has gone on to release three other albums. Their latest album “Cavalier Youth” features hit singles “Lived A Lie” and “Room To Breathe”. To prep fans for their debut concert here in Kuala Lumpur, we had a quick chat with lead singer Josh Franceschi. Here’s what we talked about:

Hi Josh! This September will be You Me At Six’s first time to Malaysia. Are you looking forward to it?

Yes, very much so! We are very excited to head to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We’ve always talked about heading over to that part of the world so we can’t wait to actually be there. It’ll be our first time as you mentioned so we are really looking forward to it and we can’t wait to see what Kuala Lumpur has in stored for us.

Wonderful! We can’t wait for you guys to get here too! With the current success of British artists like Ed Sheeran, Cher Lloyd and Adele in the music industry worldwide, do you think this is the best time for you guys to break into America and the rest of the world?

It’s definitely a great time. The recent years has been amazing for British music and I think people worldwide seem to be into the whole British scene so it’s great. We’ve got bands and artistes like Arctic Monkeys and Cheryl Cole who are doing so well worldwide and we want a piece of that pie too.

Tell us a little about your clothing line, “Down But Not Out”.

Ah well “Down But Not Out” has been my way of approaching life for the last couple of years and I’ve always wanted to find another way to express myself so that’s why I started my clothing line. It’s an amateur way for me to exercise my creativity.

That’s cool. What about the Warped Tour, will You Me At Six go back on it again?

Haha oh this is a tough one. Well, the band has a love hate relationship with the Warped Tour. Personally, I would love to get on the Warped Tour again but there might be some convincing to do with the rest of the members. The whole tour can be really exhausting so yeah.

Fair enough. What does the rest of 2014 hold for You Me At Six?

We’ve got a couple of tours coming up. There are a couple big festivals waiting for us — we’re heading to Europe next weekend then we head to Asia – Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and we also have an Australian tour. But we should be more free at the end of the year so we’ll probably be working in the studio.

Oh, busy times ahead! If the band could collaborate with one artiste, who would it be?

Haha yes! But good times too, I hope. Haha. Hmm, we’ve never judge an artiste or band through their genre or style of music and their affiliation because we’ve always been the kind of band that likes whatever we like. For example, if we like this track from a certain band or artiste then we just love it, regardless of genre and style. Personally, if I could work with an artiste it’ll be Drake. His work is just pure brilliant.

Sweet! I love Drake! Haha. Last one, what can the Malaysian crowd expect from You Me At Six?

A good show. Haha. It’s actually really intimidating for us because it will be our first time in Kuala Lumpur so both the crowd and us have no idea what to expect. I hope there will be a lot of energy from the crowd and I hope they like our stuff. As for the crowd, they can expect a lot of energy from us and well, a good time really.

You Me At Six will be performing live on September 2nd (Tuesday) at KL Live and thanks to our buddies from Livescape, we will be giving away 5 pairs of tickets! Here’s what you’ve gotta do to get your hands on them:

E-mail your answers and details (Name as per IC, contact number & IC number) to submit@hype.my and if you’re the winner, we’ll contact you via e-mail after the submissions have closed.

Heads up fans, we have even bigger news for you!

Thanks to our buddies from Livescape Asia, we will be giving out ONE pair of meet and greet passes for You Me At Six. Excited? Want to get your hands on them? Here’s what you’ve gotta do:

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Disney’s #IntoTheWoods: A Modern Twist On Fairy Tales

Thought that you’d finally catch another fairy tale that comes with a happy ending? Think again.

In fact, “Into the Woods” might even shatter your childhood!

Based on the Broadway musical play, “Into the Woods”, Disney’s latest film adaptation puts a twist of fate on the major characters from 4 classic fairy tales including:

The story centres on a childless baker (played by James Corden) and his wife (played by Emily Blunt) who encountered fairy tales’ characters while on their quest to end the curse placed on them by a vengeful witch (played by Meryl Streep). As the film will be a faithful interpretation of the musical, the story will include some twisted elements that comes with shocking deaths too. Most of the characters are going to be a lot more different than the one you knew in the fairy tales.

Prior to the release of the film, the studio released 10 news images that involved all the major characters:

Through these images, we had our first look at the cast which includes Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick as Cinderella while her prince is portrayed by Chris Pine.

Lilla Crawford’s Little Red Riding Hood will be meeting the hungry Wolf, portrayed by Johnny Depp in the film as well.

As for Rapunzel, the princess will be portrayed by Mackenzie Mauzy while Bill Magnussen will be the prince. Newcomer Daniel Huttlestone is set to portray the role as Jack the Giants slayer with Tracey Ullman as Jack’s mother.

Much like “Les Miserables”, the cast of the film is expected to sing the songs that were featured in the musical, including “Agony”, “Children Will Listen”, “Giants in the Sky”, “No One Is Alone”, “Any Moment”, and “On the Steps of the Palace.” However, the cast will have a lot of expectations to live up to due to the success of the musical version of the film.

But! After we watched the teaser trailer, we must say the film looks quite promising and worth watching:

The film is slated for a release on 25th December, just in time for Christmas Day.

For more information, check out their official Facebook page!


Mermaids Alive: Swim With Mermaids At Sunway Lagoon This School Holiday!

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid?

Well, it’s no longer a dream as Sunway Lagoon is set to bring the mythical creature to life with its Waves of Fun programme, “Mermaids Alive”!

Coinciding with the March school holiday, visitors can look forward to all mermazing related activities at the event, including the Mermaid Show, Meet & Greet with the Mermaids, Mermaids Makeover, and Swim with the Mermaids.

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“In recent times, mermaid-inspired trends have truly taken flight in so many aspects of our lives, from fashion to make-up to hairstyles to mermaid-inspired food and décor, making mermaids a distinct part of modern culture, which was why we decided the time was right to put together an event like this for the school holidays,” said Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.

Exclusive mermaid merchandise will also be available for purchase such as mermaid keychain, mermaid t-shirt, mermaid’s tail pool floats, MER-licious Ice Cream Treat from I Scoop 4 U ice cream parlour and Oceanie Slushie beverage from Chill Lah outlet at Surf Beach.

Kids aged between 5 to 11 years old who aspire to be mermaid and merman can learn how to properly breathe underwater using the scuba equipment at the Titan Scuba Asia.

Other fun activities at the event include Mini Golf, Aqua Volley and Tic Tac Toe. Guests who participate in the various on-ground activities will stand a chance to win RM30 cash voucher from GEM Studio, RM20 cash voucher from Havanians and 50% off voucher on Mermaid swim course.

As part of the Waves of Fun programme, Clown Walkabout Characters, Captain Quack & Lady Quack, SpongeBob & Patrick in Pirates overlay, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), Dora the Explorer and her best friend Boots will also be making special appearances for photo opportunities!

“Mermaids Alive” will take place from 23rd to 31st March 2019 at Sunway Lagoon’s Surf Beach. Families can experience this adventure with the FAMFun package or 4-To-Go package and stand a chance to win a Coleman Grill worth RM2,895.

For more information, please visit www.sunwaylagoon.com.

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#FullerHouse: Carly Rae Jepsen Records Theme Song For “Full House” Reboot Series

Well well well. Guess what will be featured in “Fuller House“, the reboot series of ABC‘s original sitcom “Full House“? ;)

A brand-new theme song by Canadian sweetheart Carly Rae Jepsen, that’s what!

According to Deadline, the “Call Me Maybe” singer is apparently going to put her own spin on the song for the reboot series and you will hear her voice when the opening credits role across the screen.

Carly herself announced the news by tweeting that she re-recorded the original theme song with songwriter/record producer Butch Walker.

Butch Walker and I re-did the theme song for @FullerHouse together and I can't wait for you to hear it! Check it out on Netflix Feb. 26th!!

— Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen) December 24, 2015

“Fuller House” is from Miller-Boyett Productions and Jeff Franklin Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television for Netflix. Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Jeff Franklin are the executive producers of the series, which was created by Franklin. John Stamos is a producer.

The reboot will follow the adventures of veterinarian D.J. Tanner-Fuller (played by Candace Cameron Bure), who is recently widowed and living in San Francisco.D.J.’s younger sister/aspiring musician Stephanie Tanner (played by Jodie Sweetin), D.J.’s lifelong best friend/fellow single mother Kimmy Gibbler (played by Andrea Barber), as well as Kimmy’s feisty teenage daughter Ramona (played by Soni Nicole Bringas), all move in to help take care of D.J.’s three boys — the rebellious 12-year-old Jackson (played by Michael Champion), neurotic 7-year-old Max (played by Elias Harger) and her newborn baby, Tommy Jr (played by Messitt Twins).

John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, and Scott Weinger will make guest appearances as Jesse Katsopolis, Danny Tanner, Joey Gladstone, Becky Katsopolis, and Steve Hale respectively.

You can listen to the original theme song, “Everywhere You Look”, below:

“Fuller House” premieres on 26th February 2016.

So, do you think that Jepsen’s version of the theme song is gonna sound better than the original theme song? We will just have to wait and see ;)