Interview: Samantha Win On Acting In “Army of the Dead”, Being Inspired By Jet Li To Take Up Wushu & More

Samantha Win is a former stuntwoman and Canadian actress who is currently making her mark in the Hollywood film industry. She is now acting in Zack Snyder’s latest zombie movie, “Army of the Dead”, where she plays the role of a trendy yet strong woman named Chambers.

Our exclusive interview with Samantha shows us that she is not just ready to take on the zombie world with a red bandana tied across her forehead, but she’s also ready to take on the real world with a heart filled with positivity in her day to day life too. Samantha is a fun, loving, and determined personality that has a lot of insight to share and a lot of love to give!

1. Your latest film, Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” will debut this May. What can audiences around the world expect from this exciting post-apocalyptic action-movie?’

I think what audiences can expect is something that hasn’t been done in the zombie genre before. I think a lot of times people walk into a film, and they know that their zombies, and they’re expecting either a horror or they’re expecting something like “World War Z” – something in one of those two ballparks. But I think what makes “Army of the Dead” special is that it hits so many different genres. There is an action-heist movie, there is a zombie-thriller, there is comedy, there is a heartfelt family story in it, it has so much for all different types of viewers to enjoy. So I think it’ll stand out for people. And then you throw that in the backdrop of Las Vegas, and it just makes for a super fun movie.

2. “Army of the Dead” takes a bank heist storyline, which typically falls only under thriller and action genres, and transforms it into a horror film with zombies. What was it like to be a part of such a thrillingly unconventional narrative?

On a personal level, just from my own point of view, it was so exciting because it was truly an ensemble film. And I think that comes with the nature of any heist film. It really takes the time to show each character as their own, and how they play their own part in accomplishing the goal. Zombie culture, I feel like, also has the tendency to do that. Each character has like its own and they have their own story, so I think being a part of a cast in a movie that hit both of those genres was super fun because not only was it an ensemble film where each character was well developed and had their own personalities, but then the casting was so global that each actor was also from a different country and brought their own perspective and their own cultures to the role as well. So that was the most gratifying part of being a part of that cast.

But when it comes to it being a heist thriller on its own, it’s not a genre I’ve gotten to work in before. I’ve worked in a lot of superhero kind of fantasy projects before, so to be able to be a part of a bank heist film was a new experience for me. And, you know, you have Dave Bautista leading it and it gave me so much trust in the project. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

3. You play the role of ‘Chambers’ wearing a distinct red bandana that’s hard to miss. What is this character about and how did it feel for you to play her?

I do feel like Chambers went through an evolution before she really landed on who we will all see once the film comes out. It’s interesting, her backstory is one that is closely connected to Guzman’s character. And so, it is a very street vibe and Guzman is a YouTube influencer. But then, when you look at the personal skill sets that I brought in, it was with such a heavy action and martial arts background. It was a fun way to make those two sides of the same coin. Because the route that was initially thought of was he’s an influencer style, perhaps Chambers is also an influencer stye. But then to be able to have the cool action and the martial arts that I perhaps could bring, it was a fun way to make that still work.

A perfect example would be the bandana that you brought up. Originally it was going to be tied up top, kinda cute, like an influencer might wear a bandana in the modern world. And so, the adjustment was that maybe it would be across the forehead, kinda badass to have the merriment of ‘this is still a cool woman who has skills and she’s confident in herself’. She’ll wear the bandana, but she’ll wear it in the tough way instead.

4. The form of Martial Arts that you practiced is known as Wushu. What exactly does practicing Wushu encompass?

Wushu is a performance martial art. So, it is one where people might assume that I’m so tough and I can fight anyone, but really it’s all for show and I hope no one really attacks me because I don’t know what I’d do. But it is a very beautiful martial art with so much culture and history to it. The reason I became obsessed with it was because I saw Jet Li performing and I thought his movements was so beautiful and his work was so beautiful, and so I thought I want to be just like I him. I took it up and fell in love with the sport, people, and the community that it attracts. It was just the time of my life. But the training part of it was very challenging, it made me who I am today.

There were many times where I’d have to excuse myself to go throw up because I was so exhausted and I had run too much or, I don’t know, emotionally wrecked. Because when you exhaust yourself to a point it feels like you become emotionally raw. But I experienced all of that with a very close group of team mates and we were all going through it together. And I feel like, the bonds you make when you physically suffer together forms a very true bond. Everyone that I trained with and worked with in that time of my life will always hold a very special part in me and it taught me a lot about work, people, and work ethic. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I think that is a very big reason as to why I am who I am today.

5. You’re a double Gold-medalist in the 2006 and 2008 Pan-American Wushu Championships, Bronze medalist in the 2007 World Wushu Championships and also competed at the 2008 Olympic Exhibition Wushu Event in Beijing representing Canada. These are all mind blowing accomplishments that came from all the hard work you just spoke about! What was it like to excel in this combat sport?

It was waking up everyday and feeling so grateful for my life. Really, because I know there are certain things that you can’t pick. Like you can’t pick your parents and some things people might naturally gravitate towards, some things will be more difficult for certain people right out of the gate. And so I felt really grateful that I was able to keep up because I love the sport so much. I’m glad that I could experience competing at a high level. So I was just overwhelmed with the gratitude everyday. And then of course, being able to stay in an Olympic village and stand on the floor of the birds nest and admire all of the other athletes was literally a once in a lifetime experience because Wushu was never a part of Olympics at all since then. It was a one year, once in a lifetime thing and I’m really glad I was the age I was at, that I was competing at that time – there were so many factors that all lined up perfectly and I feel grateful for it. I guess the main thing now is that it’s been helping me a lot in my resume, so that’s the other part of it!

6. You kickstarted your career in the entertainment industry as a stuntwoman and then went on to be a full-time actress. In your own words, how significant were your skills in Martial Arts towards accomplishing this?

I think for me in my journey, it was everything. When I look at the kind of roles that I was able to book starting out, they were all action roles and I’ve had to use my martial arts on almost everything that I’ve worked on since I started. So, I think when it comes to my path, martial arts was the main factor and the thing I’m most grateful that I trained in ahead of time that really helped me now. But again, for any other aspiring actors reading this, that is just my journey and the parts that I got. That doesn’t mean you need to be a professional martial artist in order to land action roles. Because I know plenty of action actors that hadn’t needed it at all. But it seems like that was what my best shot was, and I know this can be a tough industry so I tried to lead with my strong foot forward. And I’m happy with the projects that I worked and who I’ve gotten to work with, so I think it was a good decision.

7. You dedicated yourself to this sport knowing that it would come in handy in your performing arts career. When and how did you think of this tactical idea?

I think it’s a combination of I’ve always had kind of a type A personality, but in addition to that I had the most supportive mother and father that I could have ever asked for. I just knew at a really young age, for whatever reason, I knew I wanted to be an actress. And maybe that was just the ideal dream that every childhood has, but my mom really took me seriously and she helped me figure out concrete steps that I could take to help me achieve that if I wanted to. And so, once I set my mind on something it’s pretty hard to shake me away from that path until I finish doing it. So, I think that’s what happened. I just decided when I was four that I wanted to be an actress and I still won’t stop until I feel like I’ve fulfilled my purpose on that path. But I have to thank my mom for that. She’s the one who found classes for me and who said you should probably do some dance, and some signing, and some acting lessons…

8. What was it like to transition from being a stunt woman in Zack Snyder’s movies to having a role in his movies?

I felt like I had a bad case of Imposter Syndrome because I still knew many of the crew as a stuntwoman, so I was probably very insecure for the first couple of weeks. In my own mind I would make up a story that everyone still sees me as a stuntwoman so they’re going to be scrutinising my acting because I’m not an actress, I’m a stuntwoman. When in reality no one was thinking that at all, and they were just happy for me and supporting me. So, I think it does go to show how much of our fears and insecurities we really do create on our own. And that if we trust that we put ourselves around the right people, we shouldn’t have to worry about things like that. So the transition and experience on set, after sabotaging myself and my happiness for the first week, I adored it. I felt so loved and supported.

9. You also transitioned from living in Canada to moving to LA to pursue your career. How has the change in environment been so far?

I do miss Canada. I love the reputation that Canada has globally, so I do feel very proud when people ask me where I’m from. But the transition was hard because I don’t have any family here and I’m very close with my family. So that was a hard thing to adjust to. But when it comes to our industry, I’m so grateful that I live here now. Because it is true, I think this is the land of opportunities. And if I weren’t here, I think I would have missed so many opportunities that I’ve gotten to take advantage of now. So when it comes to at least my industry, I’m really happy with the decision to move here. I’ve been here for about 10 years now, and so I’ve found my group of genuine friends. I think when it comes to anywhere in the world, as long as you can find your group of people that are likeminded and care about you as a human being, you can make anywhere feel like home.

10. You co-wrote and starred in the short film ‘Unwelcome’. What is the short film about and what was your experience co-writing it?

Well, the short film would be best described as a feminist thriller with a twist, where hikers are lured toward an unwelcome threat and are forced to face the consequences of their choices. The experience writing it was one of the most fun experiences of my life. Because it was my partner and one of my best girlfriends, and all three of us were sitting in a room going ‘What if this happens’ and ‘What if this happens’. And we came up with this super fun concept that, A, I think shed a light on a few important things socially and I think it had an important message to it. But B, would also be fun for people. And the reasoning behind that was that maybe if it was fun and part of a certain genre or culture, then maybe we would be reaching a new audience with this kind of message. I know I’m beating around the bush because I don’t want to spoil it. Our twist is very important to the success of it. But I think it was  about reaching a new kind of audience and when the genre twist happens, I think eyes that might not have clicked on something to do with that subject matter otherwise, are suddenly face-to-face with the message. And I think it’s presented in a way where they might be able to accept it and really hear and understand it.

11. Do you plan on writing more films of your own in the future?

I do! I do feel like I’m just stepping into my own as an actress first. So at this time I will probably focus on working more as an actress first and trying to gain more experience. But that is also the best time to be, in a way, interning and learning as much as I can about the writing side of things and producing side of things. I just love filmmaking as a whole, and telling stories, and telling peoples stories. And so, any way avenue I can to do that, I want to learn and I want to experiment with it. But I also have that type A personality, so I want to learn more before I put myself out there.

12. What kind of films do you hope to write in the future?

I think the sky is the limit. Wherever I am at my life, I’m always gravitating towards different stories and different genres. So, this could very well change in a year. But I do know that at some point in my career I do want to be, in some capacity, involved in a project to do with human trafficking. I’ve read so much about it, so many autobiographies on it, it’s really a problem in the world that hits me very hard in my gut and my heart. So, I would love to be able to tell that story and shed a little bit more light on that problem in the world. That is one that I know for sure I want to do. When it comes to other things, I don’t know. We’ll see what catches my eye at the time.

13. All your roles in movies such as ‘Man of Steel’, ‘Wonder Woman’, ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ and ‘Army of the Dead’ depict strong women. What are your thoughts on the impact these characters can create in women and children around the world?

My hope is that when people, especially children, see these kinds of characters portrayed more frequently, they will know how possible it is to become that, to be that, and to feel that internally. I don’t want those characters, strong women, to be perceived as something new and exciting. I feel like it should just be how things are. And so my hope is that for kids, they wont see these films as being anything new or out of the ordinary. Because women can be just as strong and capable as the men, and so if it’s shown in a movie that makes sense. Art is a reflection of life, and life is a reflection of art. And so, I just hope that it all becomes normal eventually.

And then also, I as a human being have been affected by the characters I’ve played and I feel like I have gained a lot when it comes to my own sense of strength or self worth. So, I hope that kids watching it can absorb some of that energy and take it with them as they grow up too.

14. The world is coming to know you as a Martial Artist and Canadian Actress, but your IG bio shows us that you’re a lot more than that. Tell us more about these descriptions on your bio.

It’s so funny, that bio! I was just giggling so much as I wrote it because it feels ridiculous. The first few things, the ‘Amazonian’, ‘Kryptonian’ and ‘Edenian’, those of course stemmed from roles I was able to play, that I felt so grateful to be able to be a part of. In the DC world, as an Amazonian or Kryptonian, those are both such strong races. And to be able to portray a woman of Kryptonian or Amazonian blood, I felt was a true honour. So of course I want to lead with those. And Edenian from ‘Mortal Combat Legacy’, that was one of the first major roles that I had and Katana was such an iconic character that I hold that experience very true to my heart. So those top three are very genuine, nice ones. The rest are me being very silly and a total nerd. I probably stayed up too late and thought that rhyming was fun. I would have added a lot more if there wasn’t a limit on it.

15. Your social media posts show that you want your fans to see your “authentic self” by posting a ” Classy” picture alongside a “not-so-classy” picture with the #notthiscoolinreallife. What’s the story behind this?

Other than the fact that I just get such a kick out of it and I think it’s funny, I love seeing other people post real pictures so I want to be a part of it. But I feel like I’m becoming acutely aware of the amount of [followers], especially young girls and especially after ‘Wonder Woman’, looking at my material and looking at the things that I put out there. And I’m very aware of the effect that social media has on all of us, but especially on our youth with depression, comparing themselves, and unrealistic standards. I would like to transform the way that we use social media. Because I do think it can be a beautiful thing in a way of connecting people, a way for a regular person to have a platform to speak when they have something important to say. I want to be a part of that movement in transforming it and not encouraging these unrealistic standards; Making it okay and a positive thing to show yourself in maybe in not the best light, or what people may consider not the best light. So, I just want people to know who I really am. I might put on makeup or get dressed up for interviews, or I might look super cool on screen after sitting in the hair and makeup chair for two hours and have a designer customise wardrobe perfectly to my body. But at home and in my regular life when I don’t have those luxuries, I don’t look like that and that’s not the way I live my life. And that’s okay. I want them to know that that is okay. You can be you and have friends and be liked. You don’t need the makeup and the costumes.

16. What’s your reaction to this year’s Oscar winners?

I am overwhelmed and overjoyed for the amount of representation and diversity we saw in not just this years Oscar nominees, but the winners! As a woman and person of colour myself, I feel grateful that new precedents were set and we as an industry may now hold ourselves to a higher standard.

17. If you had to describe the movie industry in one word, what would that word be?

18. What more can we expect from you in the future?

You can certainly expect more silly pictures on my social media! You can also expect that I’ll always be striving to create a better, healthier image of women and people of colour, minorities, and anyone who has ever felt left out or like the black sheep. I work towards inclusivity and I want my work to reflect that. So that is what people can expect from me.

19. What message do you have for all your fans in Malaysia?

Hello, it’s so nice to see you again! It has been way too long since I’ve gotten to visit. But I hope that by reconnecting even through a zoom interview, you feel my love all the way from Los Angeles and Canada, and I hope to come see everyone again soon.

Malaysia hopes to see Samantha soon too! We are already excited for what she has in store for us next, whether it be another silly picture, a jaw dropping stunt on camera, or a moving film on human trafficking.

If you haven’t watched her thrilling zombie-heist-action movie yet, check out the trailer for “Army of the Dead” here:

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Robert Downey Jr. Says There Will Be A Third Sherlock Holmes Movie

Looks like there will be a third Sherlock Holmes movie coming our way!

While we’re busy worshipping Robert Downey Jr. as the perfect embodiment of Tony Stark and Iron Man, we forget that he also totally nailed it as Sherlock Holmes.

The 52-year-old actor starred in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes (2009), alongside Jude Law as Dr. Watson. The movie achieved phenomenal success at the box office, and did well to set up for a sequel. The sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, also achieved commercial success.

If you’re one of those people who are eagerly waiting for the third instalment of a Robert Downey Jr Sherlock flick, you’re in luck. In a recent interview with EW, Robert Downey Jr. revealed that he’s looking at a third Sherlock Holmes movie.

“First of all, the missus is front and center with Joe Roth producing Doolittle. I’m having a good time, though I decided to give myself, like, 40 additional challenges, like a Welsh accent – which even Welsh people say is hard to do.” Downey said.

“Then there’s all this stuff down the pike. We’re looking at another Sherlock Holmes, we’re developing Perry Mason for HBO. I still want to do Pinocchio. I have a million ideas, but I can tell you the God’s honest truth. Having done Avengers 3 and 4 back-to-back, and now doing [Doolittle] … When I’m done with this, if you hear I’m not taking a break, call me and tell me I’m crazy.” said the actor.

Are you guys excited about a third Sherlock Holmes movie starring RDJ? Let us know!


Oscar-winning “A Separation” Comes To Malaysia

Reinforcing its commitment to independent films, TGV Cinemas, the country’s leading cinema operator hosted the exclusive premiere of the Iranian Oscar winning film, A Separation at TGV Club, the premier class cinema at TGV Sunway Pyramid.

The premiere was held in collaboration with Suraya Films, the Iranian Embassy and BFM Radio, the country’s first radio station focused on business news.

Mr. Kenny Wong (CEO of TGV Cinemas Sdn Bhd), Yang Berhormat Senator A. Kohilan Pillay (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs), Mr. Malek Ali (founder and CEO of BFM), Mr. Balan Rathnakrishnan (founder of Suraya Film & Production Sdn Bhd), and Mr. Siva Kumar Krishnan (Ingress Auto BMW) were all in attendance.

The event was officially launched by YB Senator A. Kohilan Pillay (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs).

The event was also joined by many celebrities, notable film directors, dignitaries as well as leaders of the film industry. Amongst them were Fred Chong of Nasi Lemak 2.0, Pete Teo, award winning singer and songwriter, Dain Said, Khairil Bahar, Azura Zainal, Chelsia Ng, Yuri Wong, Xandria Ooi and many other shining personalities.

Upon arrival, guests were treated to a scrumptious cocktail reception at the classy TGV Club premier lounge, which provided an excellent atmosphere for mingling and relaxing before settling down for some serious entertainment!

Written and directed by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, A Separation revolves around the lives of a married couple Nader and Simin, who are faced with a difficult decision of either  improving the life of their child by moving to another country or  staying in Iran and looking after Nader’s (the husband) ailing father who is suffering from Alzheimer’s.  However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter.

According to the Los Angeles Times Film Critic, Asghar Farhadi’s thrilling domestic drama offers acute insights into human motivations and behaviour as well as a compelling look at what goes on behind a particular curtain that almost never gets raised. The movie was also designated a Critic’s Pick by the Film Reviewers of New York Times in 2011:

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This universally acclaimed and deeply intimate masterpiece won countless awards including the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Award, the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival and Best Foreign Film at the 69th Golden Globe Awards.

“We look forward to bringing more independent films to our cinema screens as we believe there is a strong demand for such content in Malaysia. At TGV Cinemas we want to explore fresh avenues to provide moviegoers interesting and unique experiences,” said Kenny Wong.

“As part of our renewed commitment to offer a superior cinematic proposition, we want to bring high quality films to our customers,” added Kenny Wong.

The leading cinema operator recently launched its newly renovated flagship at Sunway Pyramid which offers plush tiered seating, a beanbag BeaniePlex hall, TGV Club premier class halls, and the first and only digital IMAX® theatre in Malaysia.

“A Separation” will open exclusively at TGV Cinemas KLCC & Sunway CLUB today, 26th April 2012.

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Contest: Win Movie Tickets To Watch Russell Crowe’s “The Pope’s Exorcist”

Horror flicks are no longer just limited to Halloween. This April, Russell Crowe will be taking on the devil and a secretive Vatican in the new demonic possession movie, “The Pope’s Exorcist”. Say your prayers and repeat after us, “Not today, Satan!”

While demon possessions and exorcisms have been horror staples for the longest time, “The Pope’s Exorcist” seems to be taking things up a notch. After all, the Pope would only get involved if the situation was dire. With so much to unpack, we’ll be delving into the Vatican files, next level demons and a centuries-old conspiracy. What is the Pope hiding? It’s up to his exorcist to unravel the truth.

In this new film, Russell Crowe plays Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian Catholic priest who founded the International Association of Exorcists and reportedly performed nearly 160,000 exorcisms during his 30 years of ministry. Some of you may remember him in William Friedkin’s documentary “The Devil And Father Amorth” that came out back in 2017.

Thanks to our friends at Sony Pictures Malaysia, we have 20 pairs of movie tickets to give away. Details of the screening are as per below:


Hype’s Exclusive: #CLC Is All About Creating Happiness Through Their Music

CUBE Entertainment‘s latest girl group CLC is all about creating happiness through their music.

If there’s one thing that the company’s CEO has done right, it’s probably the fact that he encouraged the members to use their voices to help other people before officially debuting as a girl group. That is, of course, according to Thai member Sorn.

During their pre-debut era, the 5-member multi-national girl group held multiple small-scale charity concerts and busking sessions on the streets of Hongdae. All of the money they made from their busking projects were directly donated to the charity campaigns, allowing them to help kids with disabilities.

Having already impressed public with their talents, CLC finally made their debut in March this year with their first EP titled “First Love”. The group’s name is an initialism which stands for CrystaL Clear.

In conjunction with the release of the album, they recently made their way to Malaysia for their first overseas promotional showcase. Despite being relatively new in the Korean music scene, it’s safe to say that their popularity has been growing since the day they debuted.

Of course, fame doesn’t come quite easily. Together with some other media members, we had the chance to speak to CLC real quick before they went on stage for their first-ever promo showcase in Kuala Lumpur.

Get to know CLC a little better via our exclusive interview with them below:

Given the number of girl groups that have made their debut this year, has it been difficult for you all to stand out? If not, what makes CLC unique?

Seunghee: (in English) Actually, it’s very difficult. (in Korean) It’s a bit difficult to survive, but I think the one that makes us special is because before our training, we actually learnt how to play different instruments. We did busking/street performances right before our debut, so I think that’s our speciality as compared to other girl groups.

What kind of music do you guys listen to in your spare time? Are there any particular artistes that you guys listen to?

Seunghee: I like to listen to dance pop most of the time. But when I’m taking a rest, I would listen to ballad.

Yujin: (Hesitates a little) Because there are many different kinds of music genres to choose from, I can’t specifically tell you the kind of music that I like.

Yee Eun: (in English) I have been studying English lately. I like to listen to English pop songs, especially the ones by Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift.

Sorn: I listen to every type of music in almost every language like Thai and Korean. I really wanna know what’s in trend right now, but it’s also because I wanna know what people like to listen to, so that we can make music with their favourite artistes.

Seungyeon: The kind of music I listen to really depends on my mood. When I’m happy, I listen to songs with faster beats like EDM. But when I’m a little down, I will listen to songs with softer tunes.

A lot of idol group members have been given the chance to make solo debuts or acting debuts in upcoming dramas and movies. So, what’s next for CLC? Any plans to make solo debuts or acting debuts in the future?

Seunghee: I think we will think about that once CLC has more recognition from others.

Since Halloween is coming real soon, what kind of character would you dress up as and why?

Seungyeon: Oh! I wanna be a vampire too!

Yujin: I would like to be a zombie, like the one I watched from movies or dramas.

Seunghee: I will dress up as Homer Simpson from “The Simpsons“.

Due to time constraints, we had a rather limited time to interview the group. However, we still had fun talking to the group. Special thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia (Chinese) for arranging it.

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#QZ8501: Search For AirAsia Plane Back On As Day Breaks + Short Facts

Search and locate operations have resumed for the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 on Monday (29th Dec), which went missing en route from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore early Sunday (28th Dec) morning. It had been expected to arrive in Singapore at 8:30am on Sunday but lost contact with air traffic control over the Java Sea.

The 6-year-old Airbus A320-200 aircraft had requested to deviate from its submitted flight plan due to bad weather before communication was lost with Indonesian Air Traffic Control, AirAsia said in a statement.

As confirmed by AirAsia, the aircraft was an Airbus A320-200 with the registration number PK-AXC. There were 2 pilots, 4 flight attendants, and one engineer on board. The captain in command had a total of 6,100 flying hours and the first officer a total of 2,275 flying hours.

There were 155 passengers on board, with 138 adults, 16 children, and 1 infant. Also on board were 2 pilots and 5 cabin crew. Nationalities of passengers and crew onboard are as below:

Malaysian news outlet News Strait Times tweeted that the Malaysian passenger onboard the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 has been identified as Sii Chung Huei, a Jakarta-based businessman from Kuching:

#QZ8501: Sole Malaysian passenger identified as Sii Chung Huei, Jakarta-based businessman from Kuching, AirAsia informed relatives — New Straits Times (@NST_Online) December 28, 2014

AirAsia Bhd group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, who described this to be his worst nightmare, is in Surabaya to lend support for the search and rescue operations. He also confirmed it via his Twitter account.

The Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has since released the names of everybody on the flight and a trim sheet with information about the plane:

Also, through this both critical and difficult time, leaders from around the world are offering comfort, words of support, with some pledging assistance:

Currently at @airasia HQ to support our team in this moment of crisis. Let us lend our support to them #PrayForQZ8501 pic.twitter.com/R4k69tbyoL — Liow Tiong Lai (@liowtionglai) December 28, 2014

Our hearts and hopes are with the passengers and families of AirAsia QZ8501.

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) December 28, 2014

Very sad to hear that AirAsia Indonesia QZ8501 is missing. My thoughts are with the families. Malaysia stands ready to help. — Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) December 28, 2014

Kita doakan bersama semoga pesawat AirAsia QZ8501 Sby-Sin yg hilang kontak segera ditemukan dan seluruh penumpang serta awak pesawat selamat

— Jusuf Kalla (@Pak_JK) December 28, 2014

Called Pres @jokowi_do2 to offer help. Two RSAF C-130 search & locate aircrafts are on standby. Our ministers will follow up. – LHL #QZ8501 — Lee Hsien Loong (@leehsienloong) December 28, 2014

The search and rescue/locate mission was called off yesterday as night fell, but it’s back on this morning. The Republic of Singapore Navy’s RSS Valour and RSS Supreme have set sail from Singapore for the search area.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s C-130 aircrafts (2 in total) have also set off from Singapore to join the search for QZ8501.

First Admiral Sigit Setiayana, the Naval Aviation Center Commander at the Surabaya air force base, told The Associated Press that 12 navy ships, 5 planes, 3 helicopters, and a number of warships were searching an area of east and southeast Belitung island and nearby waters.

Sources: AirAsia’s official statement, CNA, TIME, AsiaOne, ABC.

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#PCAs: People’s Choice Awards 2016 The Winners List!

The people made their decisions and had their final say at the “2016 People’s Choice Awards”. Held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, the 42nd annual awards show handed out nearly 70 awards after 200 million votes were counted.

Former “Glee” star Jane Lynch hosted the ceremony which celebrated the best of pop culture – honouring the best in movies, TV, and music.

“Furious 7”, “The Big Bang Theory”, and actress Melissa McCarthy emerged as the big winners while “Furious 7” actor, Vin Diesel delivered the most emotional acceptance speech when he paid tribute to his late co-star Paul Walker and sang a snippet of “See You Again”.

Here is the list of who won what at the People’s Choice Awards:

Vin Diesel accepts the award for Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie for Furious 7. #PCAs https://t.co/s00lcjGdg2

— People’s Choice (@peopleschoice) January 7, 2016

Favourite Network Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show

The DailyMail.com Seriously Popular™ Award

For more information, visit their official website.


Hype Eats: Enjoy Sweet & Savoury In The Klang Valley This Week! (18th July – 24th July)

We often neglect ourselves amid our work and social needs until we forget to enjoy the little things in life. Even an action as simple as eating becomes too much work that we turn to fast food and snacks.

With this week’s Hype Eats, you don’t need to worry about finding good places to eat anymore! We are bringing you the best eateries to offer that you don’t want to miss, such as coffee, dessert, and Japanese Wagyu beef. Check out the list below!

1. Wagyu Dojo Yakiniku VS Sukiyaki Eat Them All

Location: Bandar Park, 48 Komplek Bandar Park Jalan Mega Mendung, off, Jln Klang Lama, Old Klang Road, 58200 Kuala Lumpur

Wagyu Dojo is bringing you their latest mouth-watering Yakiniku VS Sukiyaki Eat Them All sessions. You can try more than thirty different parts of A5 Japan Wagyu and expect special surprises and activities at RM438 per person! Find out more on their Instagram page.

Location: 3-23A, Jalan Desa 2/2, Desa Aman Puri, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

Affordable and delicious, best to describe Bel Pasto Pizza Italian Restaurant. Head over there to enjoy proper Italian food and tiramisu, their most popular dessert, for dine-in or take-away whenever you like it. Even better, you can bring home a whole tiramisu cake for just RM53.35! Head over to their Facebook page or call 011 – 1041 2110 to make a reservation now.

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Location: A-1-10, Ground Floor Sunway GEO Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

An event space or a café? Flower Girl Coffee offers both to the public! Customers can enjoy coffee and selected food available daily and plan for events in an Insta-worthy glasshouse backdrop at the café. Book now at 03 – 5611 7251 or head to their Facebook page.

Anis Sharina contributed to this article.

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Coldplay Live 2012: One Night Only At GSC

“Coldplay Live 2012“, the band’s first concert film/live album for nine years, is about to get a special one-night-only release in cinemas around the world. The film document Coldplay’s acclaimed “Mylo Xyloto” world tour, which has been seen by more than three million people since it began in June 2011.

It also include epic footage from Coldplay’s shows at Paris’ Stade de France, Montreal’s Bell Centre, and last year’s triumphant Pyramid Stage headline performance at Glastonbury Festival:

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Of the film, Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin said, “The Mylo Xyloto tour has been the most fun we’ve ever had as a band. It felt very uplifting right from the start; partly because we are proud of the music, the LED wristbands, the pyrotechnics, the lasers and all of that stuff, but mainly because of the amazing audiences that we’ve been playing for. Over the years, our crowd has become more and more a part of the concert itself. They’re loud, diverse, full of soul, and make the songs sound much better than we can on our own. We wanted to try to bottle the incredible feeling that they give us, and hence our concert film”.

More than 50 countries will screen the full feature length film on the night of 13th November (Tuesday). Confirmed listings and links to book tickets can be found via their website.

And lucky us, the concert film will be screened in digital 2D exclusively in GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama, and GSC Pavilion KL. One whole week prior to its official release, might we add.

Ticket price: GSC Mid Valley & GSC Pavilion (RM15), GSC 1 Utama (RM13)

Showtimes: GSC Mid Valley (7pm, 9pm), GSC Pavilion (8:10pm, 10:20pm), GSC 1 Utama (7:30pm, 9:40pm)

Tickets can be purchased via GSC E-Payment (online ticketing) here, via the GSC Mobile App (iOS and Android), or at the participating GSC ticket counter.


Ferry Corsten To Bring His Sci-Fi-Laced Blueprint Tour To Kuala Lumpur

Hailing from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Ferry Corsten’s lustrous career is exemplified by a passion for music that began as a hobby and spiralled into a full-blown profession. Today, as it was in the beginning, his skills lie in his ability to coax the maximum emotional impact from electronic dance music of all genres, not just trance, but also progressive-house and electro. He remains and has always been ahead-of-his time, making music that becomes a template for others to follow.

Combining his love for the art of screenwriting and film score, the Dutch DJ/producer crafted “Blueprint” as a concept album release to put a wider perspective on his musical vision. Interestingly, the “Blueprint” story centres on two protagonists in Lukas and the extra-terrestrial being Vee. From a discovery to a bond, to consciousness to interdimensional travel, “Blueprint” embarks on a journey across the galaxy asking many questions from its listeners.

Ferry’s schedule has been nothing short of jam-packed as he jets away on a tour planned around “Blueprint”. And lucky us, he’ll be in town this month for his gig at Fuze Club, in conjunction with Malaysia’s 60th Merdeka celebration and Hybrid Entertainment’s 1st anniversary.

For more information, hit up the Facebook event page.


#Real: Kim Soo Hyun Talks About Nude Bed Scene With Sulli

South Korean heartthrob Kim Soo Hyun (김수현, who is best known for his role as Do Min Joon in “My Love From The Star”), recently talked about his nude bed scene with his “Real” co-star Sulli (설리).

In an interview, the actor said that he and Sulli made a lot of errors while filming the explicit scene. Besides that, he also shared that they had sucked in their stomachs in order to look slimmer.

He elaborated, “Since it was a scene where we had to show everything (get naked), there were a lot of things we had to focus on. When we started filming, both Sulli and I tensed up our stomachs too much so we couldn’t say our lines. We tried holding our breath while saying our lines, so we made lots of bloopers, and when we said our lines with our abs tensed, we often sounded like mosquitos.”

And that’s not all, Kim also shared his desire to play his character accurately helped him calm his nerves. He explained, “The level (of maturity) in the film is quite high, but I couldn’t imagine any other actor playing the role. My desire to show that I could pull off Jang Tae Young (the name of his role) was big.”

In another interview, the 29-year-old star described “Real” as the film that would conclude his 20s, adding that he still loves the film despite all the negative reviews. “It could be considered an impolite movie, it could even feel like a puzzle or a maze at times. No matter the result, ‘Real’ will remain as a project that I loved because I did all I could,” he told Kukmin Ilbo.

“Real” is a story about a colourful city controlled by the underworld, where the life of a ruthless troubleshooter (played by Kim Soo Hyun) is changed after he meets a former detective reporter named No Yeom (played by Lee Gyung Young).

Sources: All Kpop, Koreaboo / Featured image: Koreaboo, Elle Korea.

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#NYE2014: Party Right Into The New Year At CREAM Genting

The exclusive member’s only club, Genting Club will be opening its doors to the public this 31st December to usher in the New Year. They have together with CREAM, the world’s leading event brand, organised a superb lineup of shows and performances to electrify your senses with great beats to celebrate the occasion at the club’s 360 Bar.

The venue comes with multiple large screens, state-of-the-art music systems and a 360 degrees bar, complete with Mixologists to spice up the event. It would be an unforgettable cool evening of great music synchronised with smashing acts from the electronic music world by Malaysia top local DJs and international DJs.

Cream has defined itself as one of the world’s most instantly recognisable brands and a global leader in the electronic music market. It has built its reputation on delivering innovative and creative events and universally continues to grow staging club events around the world, hosting the biggest and longest running United Kingdom club night in Ibiza; Cream Ibiza every summer besides exploiting the global market with Creamfields – the worlds’ biggest award winning festival brand.

First to join the array of international lineup is Rob Harnetty – one of UK’s rising stars on the circuit whose talents recognised by Cream back in 2008. He is now the official resident for Cream, joining the likes of Roger Sanchez, Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, Nick Warren, Seb Fontaine and Gareth Wyn in this highly coveted roster. His talent has been recognised and has seen him travel the world performing alongside the likes of Nicky Romero, Tommy Trash, Fedde Le Grand, David Guetta, Eddie Halliwell and Ferry Corsten, to name a few.

Added to the bill is the UK based DJ and producer, Tim Mason. Having broken through the industry with his huge release “The Moment” and his equally impressive follow up “Anima” in 2011 under Steve Angello’s Size records, he proves that he is a talent to watch. Now, a staple to the Size Records family and hitting every corner of the globe with his highly-evolved sound, Tim Mason is a soft-spoken powerhouse to be reckoned with.

Eddie Halliwell is set to fire it all up in Genting Club this NYE night. Highly recognisable in the electronic dance music scene, he has headlined festivals and club nights globally. Under his belt, countless releases under major labels and has been nominated as “Greatest DJ of All Time”, twice! Behind the mixer Eddie is a hive of activity, constantly manipulating the music with lightning cuts, layers of effects and slick scratches. Playing tracks from across a broad musical spectrum – trance, techno, house and electro – he harnesses the energy of every beat and manipulates new sounds.

The local talents such as LFS, DJ Vera C, and Jonny Vicious  are definitely heavy weights on this night as well as they’ll be playing alongside these internationally-renowned acts.

Exclusive VIP packages are available which includes entry to the event, choice of alcoholic beverages and one night accommodation at the brand new First World Hotel Tower 2A room with chic, contemporary and cool furnishings. These exclusive treats starts from RM688 that ranges from VIP Silver, VIP Gold, VIP Platinum and VIP Diamond.

Bottle entry packages and cover charge for double entries are also available. Event starts at 8pm until late. Bookings are now open.

For enquiries, contact Genting Club hotline at 603-6105 9009 or email genting.club@rwgenting.com. Event information can also be found here and Global Sound Masters’ Facebook page.


#ExplorersPlayground: There’s Something For Everyone, Even Families, In Singapore

Singapore, where you almost never run out of things to do. In fact, its attractions constantly introduce new activities and programmes to keep things exciting and memorable for visitors.

With the upcoming school holidays and many long weekends, what better way to spend a relaxed weekend exploring and learning with your family?

Singapore Tourism Board presents the “Explorer’s Playground”, a showcase of Singapore’s family enrichment offerings catered to families who seek more rewarding holidays with their kids.

Held at The Curve shopping mall in Petaling Jaya from 21st – 25th October 2015, families can experience fun learning experiences put together by some of Singapore’s popular attractions and learn about exciting enrichment previews on offer.

“Families show growing interest in learning vacations and traveling is seen as a means to broaden student knowledge, experiences and nurture global citizens,” says Mr Edward Koh, Singapore Tourism Board’s Executive Director of Southeast Asia.

“Malaysian parents have an overall good impression of the enrichment and learning opportunities that our attractions can deliver on top of the fun factor. We believe that Singapore presents compelling offerings that can meet these expectations, and would like to invite Malaysian parents to enjoy these experiences with their children,” he added.

In the past year, children aged 14 and below represent 8.2% of all visitors from Malaysia. STB’s research has also indicated that Malaysian families with children also stay longer than the average Malaysian traveller in Singapore, indicating the choice of offerings for children, close proximity to home, and the perceived safety of travel as factors influencing their travel decisions.

“Explorer’s Playground” will feature family enrichment programmes by 8 exhibitors, including some of Singapore’s most favorite attractions such as ArtScience Museum, Gardens by the Bay, Resorts World Sentosa, Trick Eye Museum and Sentosa Island, as well as experiential learning centers like Just Education, F1 in Schools and the much-anticipated Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.

1. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (opened to public since 28th April 2015)

From rare dinosaur skeletons to mammals, birds, plants and unique sea creatures, Singapore’s first and only natural history museum is an adventure like none other. Meet their dinosaur fossils – Prince, Apollonia, and Twinky – you can even touch the huge dinosaur femur bone! While on the guided Gallery Tour, explorers can learn more about marine cycles; the plants that thrive in different types of forests and swamps; and other interesting facts like why birds are actually “dinosaurs”. Besides that, you can even learn about classifying animals based on their features using museum specimens in a hands-on Animal Classification Workshop within the museum.

2. Gardens by the Bay Cooled Conservatories

Flower Dome, the cool-dry conservatory, replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions like South Africa, California and parts of Spain and Italy. It is home to desert plants and demonstrates how these resilient plants adapt to harsh environments. The Flower Field also changes every few months to reflect different seasons, festivals and themes. Past displays include the popular Tulipmania and the upcoming display will feature the magical Christmas Toyland, where Christmas stories are told through the language of plants.

Cloud Forest, the cool-moist conservatory mimics the tropical highlands and houses a 35-metre tall mountain covered in plants from Tropical Montane regions. It is also home to the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Both Conservatories give you the opportunity to learn more about the beauty of flora from different climates and how to protect them in their education programmes.

3. Resorts World Sentosa S.E.A. Aquarium

Home to more than 100,000 marine animals of various species, the S.E.A. Aquarium has fish from all over the world. Its famed Open Ocean is 36 metres long and 8.3 metres high – a huge tank that spans across the room and makes you feel like you are standing at the bottom of the ocean with various sea life around you. Embark on guided tours to learn more about the diversity of marine life and their various habitats, and how you can play a part in conserving their environment. For a fully immersive experience, try the Ocean Dreams, a one-night sleepover programme that allows you to spend the night with majestic manta rays, goliath groupers and leopard sharks, among others.

Learning math and science need not be boring or difficult – you just need the right method to deliver the knowledge. The method? Magic. Learn to appreciate the magical world of math and science through hands-on magic tricks and some mind-boggling fun! Various workshops are available for young explorers: Science Magic, MatheMagic, Math and Science Magic, and Magic of Creativity.

Let your little explorers live out their Formula One dreams. F1 in Schools organises international competitions for children to learn the science and engineering behind F1 cars! Their exclusive F1 in Schools Family Experience gives you a chance to build and race your own miniature racer – creating an exhilarating racing adventure. The workshop includes 3 segments – the Family Identity Challenge, The Aerodynamic Challenge and the Race Challenge. Be the first in Malaysia to experience this unique family challenge!

6. Sentosa – Port of Lost Wonder & Fort Siloso

The Port of Lost Wonder is Sentosa’s first kids club by the beach! With 5 main areas (The Pirate Ship, Hatch Patch, Curiosity Island, Celebration Island and its popular Private Bubble Party, and The Deck) to explore, Port of Lost Wonder is perfect for your little explorers and the entire family. Better yet, adults get to go in for free with a hug from the child. Built in the 19th century, Fort Siloso was first used to protect Singapore’s trading port and later, to defend against the Japanese army during World War II. Now it is a military museum featuring memorabilia of pre-WWII and WWII-era guns, and remains of fortified military structures and tunnels. Experience the Fort, explore preserved underground ammunition stores and WWII-era guns and discover life as a soldier in their 90-minute guided walking tour.

Sow the seeds of creativity and love for learning through world-class touring exhibitions on art, science, design, architecture and technology at this impressively designed museum. Here is a tip – every Friday, up to 4 children under 12 enter for free with one adult ticket purchased. Exhibition guided tours, creative workshops and demonstrations are available to further enhance your exploration.

8. National Gallery Singapore (opening 24th November 2015)

The largest visual art institution in Singapore occupies the City Hall and former Supreme Court – 2 important heritage buildings symbolic of Singapore’s nationhood. Expect to view collections of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian artworks. Families can also participate in programmes offered by Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated facility in the Gallery aimed at providing an artistic environment to stimulate young explorers’ imagination. Admission to Keppel Centre for Art Education is free. In addition, from 24th November – 6th December 2015, all visitors will enjoy complimentary entry to National Gallery Singapore.

Children and parents are invited to discover a treasure trove of educational insights as they embark on the Explorer’s Playground activities and will also stand a chance to win attractive prizes.

More pictures from the “Explorer’s Playground” showcase at The Curve in Malaysia are available in the gallery below:

To enable families to better plan their upcoming holidays, STB with its local travel partners will offer unique family enrichment packages with great value during the roadshow. Parents may also customise additional learning programs with these packages at Explorer’s Playground.

For more information on new attractions for families and travel packages, visit STB’s YourSingapore Facebook page.

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Henry Cavill Had The Perfect Response To Ryan Reynolds’ Latest Troll

Ryan Reynolds has always been a big advocate for his gin company, Aviation Gin. But his latest video did more than just promote the company, as he also took swipes at a fellow superhero actor.

That unfortunate actor in question was none other than Henry Cavill, who portrayed the iconic DC superhero Superman. He starred in 2013’s “Man Of Steel” and was last seen as the red cape wonder in 2017’s “Justice League“.

Reynolds’ latest promotion took aim at the comical attempt made by Warner Bros. to use CGI to remove a moustache on Cavill’s face. The attempt received many criticism and laughs from fans and critics alike, when it was first unveiled in the 2017’s “Justice League” film.

At that time, the “Man Of Steel” actor was in contract to shoot the “Mission Impossible: Fallout” film. In the flick, the Brit was portraying a CIA assassin, called Augustus Walker, who also has a moustache. So when the “Witcher” star was called in to shoot some extra scenes for “Justice League, he was contractually obligated to keep the moustache.

The “Mission Impossible” role along with scheduling conflicts between the actor and the studio resulted in the studio forcing to remove the moustache via CGI, which lead to the now viral meme.

The promotion even garnered sympathy from the maker himself, who captioned the video with “Honestly, I’m so sorry about this. @aviationgin @movember“. But that clearly wasn’t enough to stop him from releasing it.

The video quickly spread like wildfire with it now having close to 4 million views. One of them was from the “Superman” actor himself who commented in the Instagram post, “Can’t CGI the pain away….make mine a double.”

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Currently, the two actors are hard at work with the 43-year-old Canadian shooting his upcoming movie “Free Guy”. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old hunk is promoting the new Netflix adaptation called “The Witcher”.

Source: Comic Book. / Featured Image: ET Canada.


Father’s Day With Kuah Jenhan? Yes Please!

Comedy scene favourite Kuah Jenhan will stage “Like This, Like Dad”, a weekend Father’s Day special this June at PJ Live Arts, Jaya One. This one-hour show will be a departure from Jenhan’s previous stand-up comedy fare. Expect sentimental laugh-out-loud dad-themed monologues inspired by nostalgia and lessons from the comedian’s late father — be it good, bad or ridiculous!

“Dads in the audience will finally hear what we’re really thinking when they claim to be the best drivers, gadgets geeks and love gurus!”, Jenhan said. “But this is not just a show about my dad, it is a show about fathers. It’s just that my strongest reference is my father. I realise now I am ‘Like This’ because I am ‘Like Dad’.”

Recollect all the little nuances that made growing up in Malaysia in the ’80s and ’90s so memorable. Hear Jenhan’s touching memories of how his father feared to see him fail. Laugh at his relatable tale of how dads have a knack for pointing out the obvious (especially while driving). But laughter aside, Jenhan hopes “Like This, Like Dad” will remind the audience to appreciate the art of fatherhood.

Date: 15th June 2013 (Saturday) at 9pm and 16th June 2013 (Sunday) at 5pm

Venue: Theatre @ PJ Live Arts, Level 1 Block L Palm Square, Jaya One, 72A Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Admission: RM30 (Economy Bird), RM40 (Business Bird), RM50 (First Class Bird)

Box Office: Call +6017 2-BUY-TIX (12pm–7pm daily) or buy online (24 hours)

I want audiences to go home having learnt something about themselves. This show also solves the problem of what gifts to buy for Father’s Day. So procrastinators and people who have trouble buying gifts should come see this show!

For more information, visit Jenhan’s official website or PJ Live Arts’ website.

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#ZoukKL: Zouk Kuala Lumpur Launches New & Improved “Money Can’t Buy” Membership

Zouk Kuala Lumpur just launched a sleek and shiny new membership card befitting the new and improved club’s status.

And it comes with exciting perks and privileges!

The Zouk KL membership (standard and premium) – the most coveted of all club memberships – is in the league of its own, with benefits valued at RM50,000 annually.

The premium membership comes with complimentary, priority entry for the Zouk KL member to Zouk Club Singapore – on top of the standard card perks.

This is also a duo outing for the quintessential nightspot with the introduction of the brand new Zouk KL’s Party Packages for party animals, applicable for non-members too. This marks the part 2 of its 2015 consumer campaign following the weekday Value Guide last month:

Zouk KL’s membership is free and it is renewed on a yearly basis.

For those who are selected to become one will enjoy 12 months of benefits. The selection process is at the management’s discretion for standard and premium memberships. This is to curate a likeminded set of clubbers, who are also frequent visitors to the superclub.

Membership privileges are carefully curated accordingly to the consumer trends. And Zouk KL knows just how to reward the most loyal customers.

A member enjoys an extended guest list of up to 5 people on the birthday week. To sweeten the occasion, a limited edition Zouk merchandise awaits, along with complimentary cupcakes and a RM50 Zouk Cafe Bar gift card, which you can use to treat yourself to some F&B delights.

The perks extend to 10 venues in Zouk KL including:

Except the reservation-only and guest-listed Imperial.

We’ll let the image below do the talking:

There are a few ways to register for membership. You can visit their website to enrol, head to the self registration kiosk at Zouk KL’s entrance lobby during club hours from 10pm.

Once your application is accepted, you’ll receive a confirmation via e-mail. The membership card, which is personalised, will be ready in 3 weeks.

Members, new and current, can look forward to a Members’ Party next month. Zouk KL will also launch its interactive mobile app, as well as its new website next month. The app will enable groundbreaking features and allow clubbers and members to gain all kinds of Zouk KL and members-related information at their fingertips – 24/7.

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

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#TheCraft: ’90s Horror Classic Gets A Remake

Will Hollywood ever stop developing remakes? The answer is no, as Sony Pictures is now remaking another classic horror movie.

The teenage weirdos from 1996’s “The Craft” will return to bewitch the mainstream audience because according to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony has hired up-and-coming horror film director Leigh Janiak to direct a remake of the cult horror movie.

“The Craft” is an American supernatural thriller film which was co-written and directed by Andrew Fleming. It centres on Sarah (played by Robin Tunney), a newcomer who arrives at a Catholic prep high school and befriends a trio of outcast teenage girls (played by Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell and Rachel True). Upon discovering Sarah’s telekinetic gift, the trio of amateur witches invite Sarah to form a coven of witches and together, they cast spells on their classmates and each other. However, they soon discover the downside to witchcraft as they get a taste of the negative consequences from their respective spells.

Despite its silly storyline, the film was a sleeper hit, with BoxOfficeMojo.com ranking it the 9th highest grossing movie in the genre of witches. It also became a cult favourite due to its occult and witchcraft concepts that have become popular in recent years.

Apart from directing the remake, Janiak will also be co-writing the script with her “Honeymoon” co-scribe, Phil Graziadei. Dough Wick the original producer of “The Craft” will return to produce the film with Lucy Fisher, the former vice chairman of Columbia Pictures.

Janiak proves to be a great choice for the remake, as she’s already impressed many with her debut horror film “Honeymoon”.  The movie, which stars Rose Leslie (of “Game of Thrones” fame) and Harry Treadaway (of “Penny Dreadful” fame) as Paul and Bea, focuses on a pair of newlyweds who find their lake-country honeymoon descending into chaos after Paul finds Bea wandering aimlessly and disoriented in the middle of their first night. The movie premiered at SXSW and was promptly picked up by Magnolia Pictures.

Janiak is currently directing an upcoming episode of MTV‘s adaptation of “Scream” and her agreement to direct the remake couldn’t have come at a better time as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently accused Hollywood movie studios for discriminating female directors.

ACLU asked for an investigation regarding the “systemic failure to hire women directors at all levels of the film and television industry.”

“The Craft” isn’t the only supernatural thriller film to receive the remake treatment by Hollywood as the remakes of “The Entity“, “Gremlins“, “The Ring“, and “The Blob” are currently in the works too.

Who do you think should join the cast as Nancy, Bonnie, Rochelle and Sarah? Will the remake be as good, if not better than the original? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

(Source: THR / Featured image via The Toast)


Lee Hyun Woo Comes To KL, Knocks Fans Off Feet

The boyishly cute Lee Hyun Woo (Queen Seon Deok, Lobbyist) star of “To the Beautiful You” has embarked on his publicity tour to Southeast Asia in promotion of his popular new Korean romantic comedy series now airing on ONE HD.

In Kuala Lumpur on 14th October 2012 (Sunday) and in Singapore on the following day, Lee is on a whirlwind two-city tour to promote the 16-part Korean romantic school comedy currently airing Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:05pm, first and exclusively on ONE HD.

The first time in his career that the 19-year-old Korean idol is visiting Malaysia, Lee is meeting with the local media, ONE HD’s pay-TV platform partner Astro and lucky winners from Astro Circle, Astro’s customer rewards program.

These lucky Astro Circle winners received a pair of passes to attend ONE HD’s exclusive meet-and-greet event at Sungei Wang Plaza in the afternoon of 14th October to catch Lee in person. They get to hear Lee relate his personal experiences from shooting “To the Beautiful You”, and the luckiest among them will even share the stage with the Korean actor for some fun and games, with prizes to be won.

Lee Hyun Woo’s visit is the fourth promotional tour organized by ONE HD, following actor Jang Hyuk in January 2011 to promote drama Midas; Lee Dong Wook and Kim Sun-A in December 2011 in promotion of Scent of A Woman; as well as K-pop boy group BTOB in June 2012 to perform in Jakarta.

ONE HD’s To the Beautiful You is the fourth and latest TV adaptation of the Japanese manga series “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e” by Hisaya Nakajo, following a highly successful Taiwanese and two Japanese TV adaptations.

For more information, visit ONE HD’s official website.

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#TheSingles: Scarlett Johansson Is Now In A Band With One Of The HAIM Sisters

Scarlett Johansson fanboys and fangirls, stop everything you’re doing right now and pay close attention to this.

Having aced her past musical projects including an album of Tom Waits covers, a Serge Gainsbourg-inspired collaboration with Pete Yorn, and a role in Bob Dylan’s vintage “When the Deal Goes Down” music video, Scarlett Johansson is now ready to take her passion for music to the next level.

By the way she’s not just starting any random band – the all-girl band is called “The Singles”, which she’s confirmed to be fronting, alongside some sizeable members such as Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, Julia Haltigan, and lo and behold, Este Haim aka the oldest of the Haim sisters. Word on the street is that Miss ScarJo has not only decided to go full-on pop with “The Singles”, but “ultra-pop”.

Her words, not ours, but we’re guessing that it means “super duper very pop”?

According to Rolling Stone, ScarJo cited the influence of Grimes, the Bangles, and the Go-Go’s, commenting:

The idea was to write super-pop dance music written and performed by girls. I wanted it to be like those bands: ultra-pop but also a little ironic, a little in on the joke.

Their debut track is titled, “Candy”, and it was produced by Dave Sitek of “TV on the Radio”. Dave previously worked with ScarJo on the Tom Waits covers album. Just to give you an idea of how “ultra-pop” is it, it has lyrics that go like, “Boy, I’m like a piece of sticky gum. Boy, I’m melting from your tongue. Boy, I’m your lollipop, beware. Yum, yum, pop.”

Um, okay? But don’t just take it from us, listen to it here:

Love it or hate it? Let us know what you think in the comments box below!

You may also pre-order the “Candy” 12-inch single here. Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson will be seen next as Black Widow in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, slated to be released on 1st May 2015 worldwide and in Malaysia on 23rd April 2015. Watch the trailer here.


#TheHuntsmanPremiere: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, & Charlize Theron In Singapore

During the past weekend, Universal Studios Singapore was transform into an ice castle, complete with a sprawling red carpet leading up to the Pantages Hollywood Theatre, where “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” screening took place.

Thousands of fans and visitors filled up the area from as early as 10am to catch a glimpse of the all-star cast of “The Huntsman: Winter’s War”. Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain and Oscar-winner Charlize Theron, who showed up with director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan at the Asian premiere of their Huntsman spin-off were greeted by screaming fans.

“The Huntsman: Winter’s War” tells the story of a powerful Ice Queen, Freya, who is betrayed by her evil sister, Queen Ravenna. After retreating to a secluded kingdom in the north, the cold-hearted Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the strict rule that they are not allowed to fall in love with one another.

There was however, nothing chilly about the event as the Hollywood stars heated up the red carpet with their presence. They smiled for selfies, sign countless autographs, and some lucky fans even got to hug their favourite idols in this once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

According to Toggle Singapore, Theron who wore a slinky revealing white dress with smoky eye make-up and peach lipstick, had to constantly step aside to let her team fix her makeup and dab away sweat. The humidity wasn’t too kind on Hemsworth and Nicolas-Troyan either, as the 2 also needed quick touch-ups every now and then.

“I’m very happy to be here. The fans have been amazing waiting out in this heat. It’s so hot today and they’ve been out here for hours. I was so excited to be a part of it and to be asked to be a part of it, you know. I really loved making the first one and to be part of the second one has been so great,” said Theron.

In talking to Toggle, Nicolas-Troyan confessed that he did feel the pressure of taking over the directorial reins from Rupert Sanders, who directed the 1st film. “When you take on this type of job you know what you’re going up against. Rupert and I are close friends and he came to visit me on set and we talked about it, and I hope I was up for the challenge and I hope people enjoy this as much as the first one,” said the director.

So what was it like working with Hemsworth, Chastain, Theron, and Emily Blunt? “The best thing was how easy it was. I had no idea it was going to be that amazing and that easy of a process, and I’m dying to work with them again,” Nicolas-Troyan added.

In case you didn’t know, we are giving away “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” premiere screening passes, so hurry up and submit your entries here.

“The Huntsman: Winter’s War” arrives in cinemas on 14th April 2016. Get a load of the movie’s fun facts here.

Sources: Today Online, Toggle, Asia One.

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#MYBalloonFiesta2016: Up, Up & Away With The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta!

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…No, it’s a colourful array of hot air balloons ;)

Putrajaya’s skyline will soon be adorned once again by scores of colourful balloons because the annual Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is set to charm the nation and elevate to greater heights in 2016!

Over 20 pilots from all across the globe are expected to participate in this year’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, including UK, Thailand, Spain, France, Netherlands, Belgium, USA, South Korea and of course, Malaysia.

The fiesta, now in its 8th year, will have plenty of exciting activities for visitors of all age groups to see and do. Fiesta organisers promise to keep everyone entertained with its melting pot of activities for adrenaline seekers, creatures of comforts, the young-at-heart as well as those who seek epicurean delights.

After all, the event aims to bring togetherness and excitement for the upcoming school holidays.

Night Glow, which is the highlight of every Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, will return and give visitors the opportunity to catch the glowing balloons up close with the beat of the music as they enjoy the spectacular fireworks display. Tickets for the event have been doubled this year to ensure more people can enjoy the stunning view at night.

Interactive workshops, colouring contests, and paper airplane competition will be held for the young ones while adults can participate in yoga and Zumba sessions, Extreme Zone sporting activities, and many more. Visitors will also be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Putrajaya from a bird’s eye view by taking the helicopter rides.

MyBalloonClub was located exactly at Monumen Alaf Baru with a private entrance last year. This year around, members are offered the best seats in the house as the location is moved to the Blue Zone (Launching Field). Members will be given access to premium tethered rides and indulge in a gourmet buffet just metres away from the mass assension serenaded by live jazz performance.

Deets for the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016 are as follows:

Organised by AKA Balloon Sdn Bhd and Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj), the 8th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a free event open to all age groups for locals and visitors to the city.

For more information, call 03–9044 0002 or check out the fiesta’s official website or Facebook page.


6 Highlights At 1 Utama Shopping Mall’s New Little Swiss Alps Town!

This Christmas season from 23rd November to 26th December, stop by 1 Utama Shopping Mall to experience a little bit of Christmas magic! Discover the cosy little Swiss Alps Town and be enchanted by the alpine scenery with snow-capped peaks and crystal clear lakes as you tour this picturesque countryside.

Located at the Oval concourse, this perfect holiday town is filled to the brim with fun activities to do! From fine dining in the life-sized British Stream Train to shopping at the Christmas-themed booths, you will definitely fill your day with a super fun time! Here are 6 things you can expect at 1 Utama this time of year;

1. 30-feet British Steam Train with Onboard Dining Carriage

This year, 1 Utama Shopping Mall has stepped up its game by bringing in a life-sized 30-foot British Steam Train locomotive. Located in the middle of town, it is so true-to-life that it even features billowing smoke and stimulated puffing sounds. Children and adults alike can enjoy this remarkable decor that seems too good to be true!

What’s more, is that shoppers can even enter the train and snap Instagram-worthy photos. What’s inside is a glamorous dining carriage where you can sit and chill with your loved ones, while enjoying the panoramic views of the mountains.

After a tour of the train and its magnificent carriage, stop by the diorama booth next to the train. You’ll be surprised to see a stunning 3D diorama showcase painstakingly created by renowned local visual artist Eddie Putera Noordin!

If you’ve never seen his works before, this is the time to do so. The visual artist has expertly and beautifully captured scenes of the mall’s cosy Swiss Alps town and train set miniatures with his fine craftsmanship – which is absolutely magical!

Children and families will be delighted to know that 1 Utama has also brought out another fun activity for you to do. There is a smaller version of the Steam Train, but this time it actually moves around!

When you are done exploring the town, hop on the Choo-Choo Train for a complimentary ride around the mall. As you are riding, relax and explore the mall’s endless row of shops while you regain your energy to go for a second shopping trip around the mall.

In the spirit of giving, adults and children alike can participate in the “Book Matters” campaign to collect nice points for Santa Claus! Bring any or all books you would like to donate to 1 Utama and drop it off at the “Book Matters” booth located in the town.

This book drive is in partnership with Books For a Better World (BFBW), where the books you donated will be circulated to libraries and learning centres to promote literacy and share the joy of reading. Let’s pass on some of the Christmas spirits to those in need!

After a long day of shopping, take a breather and stop by the Oval concourse to watch the awesome festive shows while regaling in wonderful stories and music. The performer line-up is specially curated to warm the hearts of 1 Utama shoppers and spread the Christmas cheer.

Some of the performances include Scottish bagpipes music performance, marching band, musicals, Santa Claus Meet & Greet, and many more! Happening every weekend, make sure to take a break and enjoy the festivities.

Last but not least, as you tour this picturesque countryside, stop by the numerous booths to shop for Christmas gifts and souvenirs. Shoppers can even take home bountiful Christmas delights like roasted turkey, strudels, cakes, and much more. Shop more and be rewarded with Christmas redemption gifts.

Some of the booths include Kiehl’s, The Body Shop, Bvlgari, Mont Blanc, Lancome, and many more. Get to 1 Utama Shopping Mall right now to enjoy the festivities!

That’s not all, you can also check out what other Klang Valley malls have to offer this Christmas season here.

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#PenangBridge: MPV Driver Spotted Driving On Motorcycle Lane

There has been quite a few of strange sightings on the Malaysian roads lately. Last Thursday (16th June), Chickaboo the Ostrich was spotted sprinting down Federal Highway, and on Sunday (19th June), a riderless brown horse was seen galloping along a highway in Kota Bharu.

Now, 2 photos showing a white Honda Stream driving on the dedicated motorcycle lane on Penang’s Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge have gone viral on Facebook.

According to Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd corporate communications manager Azizi Azizan, the offensive driver had reportedly been driving for more than 20km from Batu Maung on the island all the way to the mainland of Batu Kawan. “The driver drove all the way from Batu Maung to the interchange exit, before the Bandar Cassia toll plaza,” said Azizi.

Since appearing on Penang Kini’s Facebook page after the incident took place on Saturday (18th June) at around 7:20pm, many netizens have been wondering how the huge vehicle manage to fit in the motorcycle pathway. “The mainland-bound motorcycle lane is wide enough for cars because it also functions as an emergency lane,” Azizi was quoted telling The Star.

Still, why abuse the motorcycle lane when there wasn’t even any traffic jams in sight? Maybe the driver wanted a better sea view, as Carterz Lai suggests. “Chickaboo is even more intelligent and has more brains than this human driver,” wrote Facebook user MH Rhodzi Rod.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Enforcement Division recently announced that those caught driving in the opposite direction of the road or abusing the emergency lane can be fined up to RM2,000 or face a jail time of 6 months.

Do you think the driver drove into the motorcycle lane on purpose or was it a mistake? Have you spotted similar incidents on the road? Do let us know in the comments below.


#PokemonGO: Niantic Releases New Gen 2 Baby Pokémon

Niantic Inc. has released a slew of new Pokémon into the augmented reality game, including Pichu, Togepi, Igglybuff, Elekid, Magby, and more. It’s not the entire Gen 2 slate of pocket monsters yet but this should be interesting as well because these baby Pokémon (pulled from Pokémon Gold and Silver) will hatch from eggs.

“Be sure to visit and spin PokéStops in order to acquire Eggs. Then hatch them and find out if you’ve found one of these new additions,” said Niantic in a press release.

As Pokémon GO has 3 types of eggs best identified by distance (2km, 5km, 10km), the new baby Pokémon don’t hatch at the same rate. Here are what the players are currently reporting:

If you looked at your Pokedex, you’d also notice that some tweaks have been made to the existing Gen 1 Pokémon profiles. For example, Magby evolves into Magmar, Elekid evolves into Electabuzz, Cleffa evolves into Clefairy, Pichu evolves into Pikachu, so on and so forth.

Additionally, there’s also a limited edition Pikachu wearing a “festive holiday hat” in the new update, which Raichu will keep when Pikachu evolves. This special version of Pikachu will be around until 29th December.

The only thing that bothers us is that these new Pokémon will only spawn from eggs and are not available in the wild. In fact, considering how hard it is to obtain and hatch 10km eggs, some players probably wouldn’t be getting a Magby or Elekid or Smooochum until much later.

#PokemonGO – Elekid & Magby hatched out of 10k eggs! →https://t.co/cPROcQIfly →https://t.co/MPqQmCskg0 (via @TheSilphRoad) pic.twitter.com/hERcBC83J9

— Pokémon GO News (@PokemonGoNews) December 12, 2016

What are your thoughts on Niantic’s latest update? Let us know in the comments below.

Sources: Forbes, kotaku, Pokemon GO News.

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Jesy Nelson Explains Why She’s Leaving Little Mix After 9 Years

Say it isn’t so! Jesy Nelson has confirmed that she’s leaving Little Mix after almost a decade with the girl group.

The shocking news came to light less than a month after the 29-year-old singer took a “leave of absence” from the group. She posted a lengthy statement on her Instagram last night (Monday, 14th December) to personally address the news about her exit to her fans (known as Mixers).

In regards to the reason behind her decision to leave the girls, Jesy revealed that being part of the pop group “has taken a toll on my mental health”.  She went on to explain, “I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.”

The “Sweet Melody” singer continued by writing, “There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focusing on making other people happy, and I feel like now is the time to begin that process. So after much consideration and with a heavy heart, I’m announcing I’m leaving Little Mix.”

Little Mix also took to the group’s official Twitter to show some love and support to Jesy. The stunning jam-makers tweeted, “After an amazing 9 years together, Jesy has made the decision to leave Little Mix. This is an incredibly sad time for all of us but we are fully supportive of Jesy.”

The girls added in another series of thread, “We love her very much and agree that it is so important that she does what is right for her mental health and well-being. We are still very much enjoying our Little Mix journey and the 3 of us are not ready for it to be over.”

Following the announcement about her exit from Little Mix, many fans have flooded social media with emotional messages, along with the hashtag #ThankYouJesy. Take a look at some of their reactions below:

Thank You so much Jesy for the last incredible 9 years with the girls! You are such an inspiration to loads of people across the globe & we really do love you & we will support you on your next chapter in your life! Sending you lots of love! ❤#ThankYouJesy @LittleMix pic.twitter.com/LFP7iAFL3L

— Mixer Management (@mixermanagement) December 14, 2020

for now it won’t be jesy and her three kids, it’s going to be jesy relaxing, sitting back, watching and supporting her three kids 🥺 #ThankYouJesy pic.twitter.com/iwMjdlbDI6

— justine (@jadesdivas) December 14, 2020

be happy Jesy and thanks for all💖i’m gonna miss you so much #ThankYouJesy pic.twitter.com/ZwfJ3m7uu3

No jesy, people are not good enough for you. Not enough kind.You are good enough, you’re shining anyway, you’re the diamond that they don’t see. We see you, we love you, thank you!#ThankYouJesy #littlemix pic.twitter.com/wMfys4OCzX

— büşra (@buzatenalinmis) December 14, 2020

We will miss you so much Jesy! Thank you for being there for your die-hard fans and most importantly, for staying so strong. We love you. ❤


27 Shopping Malls Partially Open Or Temporarily Closed Until 14th April

Starting today (Wednesday, 18th March), the government has already implemented the restricted movement order, in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. In this case, locals are urged to stay at home until 14th April.

There has been immense concern among the public due to the increasing number of cases in our country. The case is apparent in terms of the panic buying commotion among Malaysians over the past few days.

In case you’re lacking of essential needs in your house, fret not because we’ve got you covered on the list of shopping malls that will remain partially open during this duration.

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HYPE OnSite! – Club Asahi Moscow Presents Swanky Tunes!

Club Asahi ended its 2013 league of club nights and partying with a bang at Play, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya! The invites only event saw revellers dance the night away thanks to electro madness at the Club Asahi Moscow party thanks to Russian DJs Swanky Tunes!

Born in 1998 near Moscow, Swanky Tunes is known for experimenting with various electronic styles to achieve their own sound. They moved from techno to a heavy beat influenced sound and are now one of the most sought after EDM group. The DJ trio won the Best Musical Group award at the Russian Dance Music Awards in years 2006 and 2007.

Swanky Tunes returned to Malaysia for their second time on November 13th, 2013 (Wednesday) for the Club Asahi Moscow event and they were off the hook! Party goers went crazy and tore up the dance floor the moment they took over the DJ console. Hype.My had a quick chat with Swanky Tunes before the whole party started.

Hi guys! Did you guys just get here today?

Hey hey! Oh no, we arrived on Monday, two days ago because we have days off before we play.

How long are you guys in town for?
We’re flying off tomorrow. It’s back to Moscow for us.

You’ve graced Malaysia with your presence before, what is it like being back?

It’s good. Zouk was great and we don’t know how the party will be tonight but we hope it’ll be good. The club is really cool, it’s new, it still smells of construction…hahaha…but yeah the place is cool, we like it and we hope it’ll be great tonight!

What can fans expect from Swanky Tunes tonight?

Tonight, a lot of new tracks. I think some songs that everybody knows, some new tracks from other guys, our own new tracks and well just good music in our opinion.

How does the Malaysian crowd compare to those from all the other countries and places you’ve played at?

Well you know, it’s a good crowd. Everywhere has a good crowd so it doesn’t really matter where we are but the Asian crowd can be pretty shy at the very beginning but after a while, after they’ve warmed up, it get really pumping and it’s good, it’s great in fact.

You’ve been here since Monday, did you managed to explore the city?

Oh yes we have! We had the chance to go to KLCC, we even went to Aquaria and we tried the food. We love it!

With your experience in Malaysia so far, what would you say you love most about our country and would you come back?

Well this is our second time here so we hope the crowd will be as cool as it was the last time. We are really happy to be here again, we like the food, the people and we are definitely looking forward to coming back. We don’t know when but we will.

What do you think about Hardwell being number one?

We know Hardwell personally and he deserves it. He’s a great guy, he does his own music, he doesn’t copy anything and he works hard. We’ve known him since he started, no one knew him then and right now he’s the number one DJ in the world. He went from being nothing to becoming everything, becoming the number one DJ and he deserves it. Respect to the new king!

Actually no. But we are planning one for next year maybe. We have a lot of plans to release music and tracks at the end of this year and all of next year. We are planning twelve releases over the next twelve months and it’s a lot of work to do. Especially since we have a lot of gigs and with the touring, we are barely in the studio – so many demands but yeah it’s the process and we have some plans to release some tracks this year and more next year. We just got done with our Australian tour and now our Asian, our next one is our US tour so that’s about a month and a half away from the studio but there are three of us so it’s pretty cool because one of us can always stay back in the studio to work on the music. It doesn’t take as fast but it’s in the works.

What do you think about the EDM scene in Malaysia, do you foresee it overtaking the European and American scene?

We think it’s on the way. It’s just a matter of time because Asia is a big market and it will develop in the next few years. EDM is going around the globe, everybody wants a dance record but we would say Asia is the second biggest market in the world right now after America. The Asian region is so huge with so many different countries and cultures so it’s definitely growing!

That wraps it up! Thank you so much guys.

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Glee’s Kevin McHale Joins “The X Factor: Celebrity” As Contestant

Kevin McHale received major applause over his emotional performance of Camilla Cabello’s track, “Nicotine”, which left many stunned on the reality-singing competition “The X Factor: Celebrity”.

The video of him shined a new light on the 31-years-old Texan native, but who exactly is this talented singer and why does he seems so familiar? Find out:

To answer the latter, Kevin is most recognisable when he got his biggest break when he stared in the hit television show “Glee”. There, he played the role of disabled student Artie Abrams.

Kevin McHale before “Glee” has already made many small appearance in the small screen before, such as his 2007’s guest appearance in the comedy series “The Office” (American version) and also the popular Nickelodeon’s teen drama “Zoey 101”.

Since the season finale of “Glee” in 2015, he has tried his hand in the hosting business with “Virtually Famous” where he hosted from 2014 to 2016. In 2017, he acted as Bobbi Campbell – an AIDS activist – in a miniseries called “When We Rise.”

Besides the small screen, he has also taken roles in a couple of movie roles with 2011’s “Glee: The 3D Concert Movie” and 2015’s “Boychoir”, where he played a young music teacher named Wooly.

Currently, he is one of four radio hosts for the show “Sick Of My Own Voice” on the digital radio station platform Dash Radio.

Kevin first dabble in the music industry when he joined an American boyband NLT which stood for, Not Like Them, in 2006. The band once did the opening act for The Pussycat Dolls and stared in the movie “Bratz: The Movie”. The group later announced their disbandment in April 2009.

He also had a deal with Universal Music Group where he wrote music such as “Heartless” by Justin Throne. In April earlier this year, he released his pop song “Help Me Now”, which has actor Nolan Gould appearing in the music video.

Currently in his musical career, he joined the “X Factor: Celebrity” in October, for which all of us here are hoping that he gets far into the competition.


Gwen Stefani To Perform In Singapore After A Decade

American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani will be returning to Singapore after a decade to perform at the Formula One (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2019.

The 49-year-old singer will be replacing American rapper Cardi B who pulled out from the event due to “major rescheduling of her September and October tour”.

ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE We regret to announce that Cardi B @iamcardib has had to cancel her scheduled performance at this year’s #F1NightRace due a major rescheduling of her September and October tour. While undoubtedly disappointing, we hope to work with Cardi B again in the near future. Lookout for our announcement of another exciting act taking place on Saturday evening at the #SingaporeGP Padang Stage soon!

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“While undoubtedly disappointing, we hope to work with Cardi B again in the near future,” Singapore GP said in a statement.

The former No Doubt vocalist will perform on the Padang Stage on 21st September 2019, alongside other acts such as the Swedish House Mafia, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hans Zimmer, Muse, Fatboy Slim, Toots And The Maytals and Larkin Poe.

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Grammy Award-winning American singer songwriter @gwenstefani to perform at the #F1NightRace Padang Stage on Saturday, 21 September 2019! Tickets to catch Gwen Stefani’s concert and the #F1 #SingaporeGP on-track action start from S$188 for a single-day Saturday ticket and S$278 for a three-day ticket. The artiste line-up and performance times are subject to change.

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This will mark Stefani’s first visit in Singapore after 10 years. The singer performed in the country with No Doubt in 2002, held a solo concert in 2007 as part of “The Sweet Escape” tour, and she also performed at F1 Rocks in 2009.

Tickets to Gwen Stefani’s concert and the Singapore Grand Prix start from $188 for a single-day Saturday ticket and $278 for a 3-day ticket.

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#SNSD: Powerhouse Girl Group Officially Announces Korean Comeback Album

Has it been 2 years since SNSD Girls’ Generation released a Korean studio album? 2 whole years?!

For you SONEs (as the group’s loyal fans are lovingly called) who have been waiting on the edge of your seats, SM Entertainment has announced that their powerhouse K-Pop idol girl group SNSD Girls’ Generation will officially be making a comeback! This would be the girls’ first Korean album since the departure of Jessica Jung in September 2014.

In February this year, SM Entertainment vehemently denied reports about the group’s comeback in May. At that time, a rep for the agency said, “SNSD has been continuously working on preparations, however, the date for a (Korean) comeback has not been finalised.”

This time around, Sports DongA wrote that the girls’ album will be released in May following the release of their 9th Japanese single, “Catch Me If You Can”, which will be released in April. SNSD Girls’ Generation’s upcoming Korean album would also mark their first Korean studio album since “I Got a Boy” (January 2013) and also their first as an 8-member group.

If a Korean comeback is really the case, then we wonder if we’re going to hear new materials from the group next weekend at the Sepang F1 Malaysia Grand Prix after-race concert though!


From RM9,000,000 For 1-Day Unicorn Riding!

Apparently, we can now purchase magical unicorn rides from Groupon Malaysia! What? What do you mean unicorns don’t exist? Yes they do. They’re all located at Ulu Yam.

Trudge on barefoot to briefings regarding unicorn temperaments, riding and history in psychedelic dreams as conducted by fairy god mother guides with up to five centuries of experience. Despite common reduction to myths and theatrical ponies, USA imported unicorns welcome mortal riders through scenic greenery and streams of dreams also known as Sungai Ulu Yam. While lone rangers are encouraged to brave nature and choir animals on bare backs, magic pumpkins are available for romancers or curfew chasing princesses. Suitable for all ages, sparkling stallions and magical mares return to starting points by sundown before galloping away into rainbows leading to fairytales and bank bags.

In the event of bad weather, unicorns will be replaced with party hat-wearing horses. Management reserves the rights to replace unicorns with uniforms, unicycles or universities.

From as low as RM9,000,000, the Groupon buyer will be able to enjoy a full day of unicorn-back riding with unicorns imported from USA. There’s also the option of choosing magic pumpkin carriages for pairs – or for those who are running late. The rides will even be guided with a fairy godmother with up to five centuries of experience!

Oh, yes. Groupon buyers who wish to combine their Groupons can do so for doublecorns or triplecorns. Problem? Call “The Horse Whisperers” at 03-5555 5five55.

Good times! Now, excuse us while we run off to pass out from laughing.

Alright, we got the lowdown on what really happened with the unicorn deal. See, the thing is, a deal is a deal and whether old or new, Groupon Malaysia doesn’t remove ’em. Not even if the deal has expired years ago. This basically means that anyone can do a search for, say, “Unicorn Groupon” and it’ll basically pull out results for you.

The unicorn deal is only as legit as it looks/sounds. Why did it (it as in the deal, not the unicorn) even end up in Groupon Malaysia’s archive? It was an old April Fool’s joke that the good people of Groupon Malaysia decided to put up last year. Then, someone, we don’t know who, must’ve found the unicorn deal on Groupon Malaysia recently and bemusedly shared it. Needless to say, it went viral. It even got on to 9gag.

We do applaud the way Groupon Malaysia handled it via their Facebook page the whole time though. Kudos to them for having a sense of humour!:

Our next question is, why on earth did anyone do a search for “Unicorn Groupon” or “Groupon Unicorn” or any variations of those keywords in the first place?