#AfterWorkClub: Recreate Your #HIMYM Moment At These Bars/Pubs In KL/PJ

Sometimes, after having a long, hard day at work, all you want to do is get out of the stressful spot on the dot to grab some drinks. You don’t have to drink like it’s your birthday, but perhaps enough to get a good sleep.

Of course, you’d have to prepare yourself for the most dreadful question: “Where should we drink?”

It’s always a bit tricky to find a great after-work watering hole because you obviously want to look for a place where you can impress your co-workers or have a good time with them. Not to mention, these places got to have awesome pub grubs too.

As such, we’ve hunted down some of the best drinking spots in Klang Valley so that you can recreate your own legen…wait for it…dary “How I Met Your Mother” moment with your friends or loved ones:

1. The Social @ Bangsar Telawi/Publika/Desa Parkcity

Don’t doubt it. The Social is indeed one of the best places to socialise and have some post-work drinks with your co-workers.

The Social bar was first established 13 years ago (2001) in Bangsar. The dinner crowds can be overwhelming at times because it is one of the most popular places to hold small and big gatherings. All its venues feature rough wooden floors and warm lighting, giving that laid back dive bar atmosphere. Depending on which outlet you’re at, the bar will either have a snooker table or a small stage that could host a live music band.

White collars and city slickers regularly visit this bar not only for its bustling atmosphere, but also for its decent food and drinks served at affordable prices. Fresh draught beers are priced at RM13++ per glass while the signature wines are priced at RM19++ per glass during happy hour. It also has a promotion of RM60 for 3 pints of Tiger beer and RM66 for 3 pints of Kilkenny or Guinness Stout.

The food menu is pretty extensive as well, with food ranging from local cuisines like fried rice and char kuey teow to Western favourites like burgers and pastas. Not to mention, they have pretty good nachos too.

Choosing the right bar or pub in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) is a tricky task, unless you’ve stayed there long enough to know the best places to drink and socialise. Of course, one can choose to do bar-hopping/pub-hopping to find out.

However, when you’re at E42T, you definitely won’t be able to beat its post-work crowds. The bar is an independent establishment that is well-known among the corporate crowds. If you must know, the pub is named in such a way because the shop is facing east and the number is 42.

The go-to drink is the frozen margarita. Priced at RM24, one goblet of the frozen margarita can be served in a tray of 12 shots. In fact, it is priced at only RM18 during happy hour. Similar to The Social, this bar has a promotion of RM66 nett for 3 pints of Guinness too. The prices of the cocktails also start at a mere RM18 and they have an amazing deal for ladies every Wednesday night.

3. Tom, Dick & Harry’s @ TTDI/The Scott Garden/Pavilion/Oasis Square

Tom, Dick, Harry’s (TDH) lives by a pretty carefree motto: “Mou Man Tai” (translation: “No Problem”). Not only did the “Mou Man Tai” tagline strengthen the brand’s identity, it also became an attitude where everything is doable. Many would think of TDH when they come across this phrase too.

With warm decor and friendly service, TDH is guaranteed to make you leave your worries behind while you enjoy your night out. This wallet-friendly dive bar at TTDI has another 3 outlets, with 2 of them consisting of a small stage for live bands and stand-up comedians to perform. This makes TDH a great place to be because drinks, food, and live music are all served under one roof.

Speaking of food, TDH serves pretty decent pub grubs such as their porky fries and nachos, and it’s best to pair them with a beer or a stout. Not a huge fan of stout and beer? You’ve got to try their signature cocktails like Dick’s Margarita and Harry’s Fling then.

4. La Bodega @ Bangsar Telawi/BSC/Pavilion

Perfectly drawing the line between a fine dining restaurant and fancy watering hole, La Bodega Tapas Bar is a top contender for the best nightspot in town.

Established since 1999, La Bodega has a consistently good service with a wide selection of drinks. It has always been a popular venue for patrons to gather and socialise with their best buddies or meet new friends. Tapas and paella are served warm and they make a perfect meal with the signature drinks, including its refreshing sangria, fine Spanish wines, and excellent cocktails.

Of course, you can also opt for the daily deal that starts from 12pm to 8pm. Carlsberg, Connor’s Original Stout, and Kronenbourg 1664, and Blanc are priced at RM15nett per pint while it’s RM20nett per pint for mugs of Stella Artois, Asahi, Hoegaarden, Erdinger Weissbeir, and Erdinger Dunkel.

The first thing you might notice before entering Nagaba is its beautiful side mural of Amy Winehouse, Marilyn Monroe, Queen of Elizabeth, and many other well-known figures. The second will probably be its rooftop bar, which can often get crowded.

As one of the best contemporary bars in the KL city, Nagaba is laid out more like a premium multi-space venue than a regular watering hole. The ground floor is a wonderful air-conditioned wine lounge while on the first floor, you have a spacious dance floor where EDM series Ohrwurm holds its house music nights every Friday night, featuring a series of talented acts.

The 3-storey bar has a rooftop bar known as the Mojito Rooftop Bar, which is a cool and laidback space with alfresco setting. The bar has an extensive array of choices for Mojitos, all of which are priced between RM30 to RM35. Moonlight Movies will be held at this bar every Wednesday, where they will show some of the most popular movies helmed by renowned directors such as Luc Besson and Danny Boyle.

6. Backyard Pub & Grill @ Hartamas/Damansara Perdana

Backyard Pub & Grill has been around for almost 26 years and there’s a reason why it still stands tall after existing for more than a decade.

Similar to Tom, Dick & Harry’s outlet in Pavilion, Backyard has good music, food, and drinks all served under one roof. Don’t doubt the service here because owner and staff are consistently warm and friendly to their patrons. This is why it can easily get crowded even on a weeknight, with most patrons being the regulars or white collars who come here to unwind while listening to the fantastic live music.

Our favourite thing about Backyard is that drinks are served at a reasonable price. House wines are priced at only RM18.90 per glass and there’s always a happy hour price tag on the beers. There’s a vast selection of fine whiskies too, with Glemorangie whiskies and Japanese single malt whisky Nikka being the surprisingly great additions.

No longer “Work In Progress”, WIP is now “Whipped Into Place” with high service standards.

Located at the disintinguished Bangsar Shopping Centre, WIP has made itself one of KL’s best-kept secrets. With a coastal resort ambience, this place exudes a refreshingly unpretentious ambience for an exceptionally relaxing experience.

There’s a hearty selection of Western, Asian, and Northern Indian cuisine at WIP, but simple dishes like fish and chips never fail to please. True to its name, WIP will get you “whipped into place” with its dangerously long list of mojitos on the menu. When it comes to appreciating drinks, this place shows that KL has come a long way with its innovative cocktails, premium champagnes, wines, and spirits.

And with that, we conclude our list of pubs that will make you feel like you’re part of the “How I Met Your Mother” gang ;)

If you’ve got some equally good suggestions, do leave a comment in the box below. Don’t forget to go bar-hopping at these speakeasy bars too!

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Hype’s Now Playing: Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

In a surprise reveal, Bruno Mars has dropped “24K Magic” – a delicious new title track and music video, taken from the singer’s new album of the same name (but written in Roman numerals as “XXIVk Magic”). Check out the album art below.

The cover art sees the entertainer sitting comfortably on a (presumably 24k) gold chair, with the album’s title seen next to him. It’s been almost 4 years since he last released his 2nd LP, 2012’s “Unorthodox Jukebox”, which spawned hits like “Locked Out of Heaven”, “When I Was Your Man”, and “Treasure”.

During the interim, Mars performed at 2 Super Bowl Half Time shows, as well as co-wrote, co-produced and sang on Mark Ronson’s smash hit “Uptown Funk”, which became one of the longest-running chart-toppers ever. The song also won 2 Grammy Awards earlier this year, including Record of the Year.

For “24K Magic”, the funky flashy video celebrates glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, featuring planes, cars, booties, women, gambling, and dancing. Directed by Mars himself and longtime collaborator Cameron Duddy, the lavish, party-heavy music visual sees the sexy crooner and his entourage dancing to the groove on the floor.

Although he declares that “I’m a dangerous man with some money in my pocket“, the single is more of a fun party with “24 karat magic in the air“.  The tune itself is a blend of disco, funk, and a little of hip-hop – a record that would have fit perfectly on his sophomore effort, “Unorthodox Jukebox”. If it ain’t broken, why fix it right?

“Excited to announce ’24k Magic‘,” Mars announced earlier this week. “You can call it my first single, but I call it the invitation to the party.”

Bruno Mars will be releasing his forthcoming album, “24K Magic”, on 18th November, via Atlantic Records.


UChat Songkran Day-Out Presents Chungha, BNK48, Bunkface & More!

Get ready to celebrate Thailand’s famous water festival, Songkran in Malaysia next month with celebrities from Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea!

Malaysia’s first 2-in-1 messaging and e-wallet app UChat is set to organise one of its biggest events ever, the Songkran Day-Out which will take place on 13th and 14th April 2019 at Setia City Oval Lawn, Setia Alam.

The exciting water-themed event promises to be a weekend of fun-filled activities, featuring famous celebrities from Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea, as well as social media personalities.

3 international celebrities will be headlining the event, they include former member of the now disbanded South Korean girl group I.O.I, Chungha; Thailand’s famous girl group BNK48 who is the international sister group of Japan’s popular idol group AKB48; and German-Thai singer, actress and model Jannine Weigel.

Joining the international artists are 5 Malaysian performers which include pop rock trio Bunkface, singer-turned-actress Elizabeth Tan, Mandapop star Min Chen, YouTube sensation Priscilla Abby, and local heartthrob As’ad Motawh.

Encouraging and promoting fun interaction between UChat Songkran Day Out participants and celebrities, the unique event called ‘Challenge The InstaCelebs’ will be one of the star attractions of the event.

Lucky participants who have accomplished the task of forming teams of five may be chosen to a duel with Instagram famous personalities such as Gladish, Findy, Mika, Wan Li, Yii Yii, Yang BaoBei, Charles Tee, and more.

Apart from the concerts and water activities, partygoers can also enjoy the mouth-watering local Thai food from the various food trucks at the event.

Tickets can be purchased via UChat App from RM111. For more info on how to purchase the tickets, visit uchat.com.my.

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#IMSAsiaPacific: Getting The Nitty Gritty From Organisers JC Ahn & Frank Cotela

As partygoers, music festival attendees, and ravers, we are in other words, consumers. Generally, as consumers, the most of us have no idea what goes on behind the scenes, what it takes to organise a music festival, as all we do is enjoy the festival or complain when we feel it’s not up to par.

“If you’re in this for money / cool, you’re a dumb*ss. Don’t be in this scene if you’re not gonna have heart for it.” – JC Anh (International Director of VU ENT/Global Gathering/Life In Color in South Korea)

On December 11th (Thursday), IMS Asia-Pacific took place and one of the highlights was the exchange between promoters of global festivals and events from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan touched on the huge growth of the music industry.

During that particular sitting, JC Ahn, the International Director of VU ENT/Global Gathering/Life In Color in South Korea was critical of those who got into the music business for the wrong reasons in his strongly worded commentary. His honest and straight-forward opinions easily won him the most explosive and controversial speaker of the day, and quite honestly, everything he said was on point.

With the all the drama in Malaysia alone this past year, in regards to cancellation of music festivals and to international drama (remember the recent brawl at Stereosonic?) it was evident that we needed to get a better understanding of things from the organisers’ point of view. What better way to do this than to chat with JC Anh and Frank Cotela, the co-founder of Stereosonic.

Personally for us, it was rather refreshing to hear honest opinions of EDM promoters about the challenges and mistakes made in the industry. Here’s what JC Anh had to say when we chatted with him:

Hey JC! Loved your session earlier. As the International Director of VU ENT/Global Gathering/Life In Color in South Korea, I’m sure you heard about the cancellation of Life In Color which was set to take place in Kuala Lumpur back in March this year. What are your thoughts on it?

Yes, it was cancelled by the government due to deaths at Future Music Festival Asia. Actually, Ben Law from Future Sound Asia was supposed to be in charge of Life In Color Malaysia. It’s unfair because some f*cking idiot comes in with these fake drugs and sells them to people, and well you know. I mean it’s not the organisers’ fault. It’s really unfair. They can’t watch over thousands of people. They did do their due diligence, they played their part by checking people that were coming into the festival and they did try and do what they could, but you know, you can’t stop everybody. Obviously, the dealer got in and dealt bad sh*t to a lot of people so yes, the fact of the matter is people got hurt.

Also, because EDM is blowing up, and it’s becoming a huge thing, it was recognised by the government. So when the government heard about it, they came in the next day, which was the last day and shut it down. That hurt everybody − from the customers to the artistes to the management team to the promoters, everybody! Because of that one incident, then all the other EDM festivals got shut down in Malaysia.

Something similar happened, which had nothing to do with festivals and drugs – the ferry incident in Korea and that led to the shutting down of a couple of festivals in Korea. It depends on the situation you know? Mass murders, mass suicides, mass accidents where people die, obviously there’s supposed to be a mourning period. I totally understand what the government is doing, it sucks but you know, it’s humanity. It’s not a drug a thing, it’s humanity – people die, and you’ve gotta show your respect.

I must say though, there’s been articles linking drugs to EDM. What are your thoughts on that and the impact that it leaves on the EDM industry?

I think it’s unfair to label something like that. There are people who actually love the music and want to be there to enjoy the music. There are also people who want to get f*cked up, so they use drugs but that’s their prerogative. That’s something the promoters and organisers can’t stop. They can try stopping it at the door but it’s just going to go on. If people want to do drugs, they will find a way to do it. So, I think it’s not fair for them to just link EDM with drugs. I mean what about those rock festivals? Lollapalooza, Coachella, and back in the day, Woodstock. I mean even the artistes themselves – Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, they all died of an overdose. Granted, DJ AM, he died of an overdose but that was at the very beginning when EDM was actually starting to blow up and everyone has already forgotten about that. If they’re going to focus on drugs, then I’m sure, actually I’m almost positive, that if you go to Glastonbury or any other rock festivals that has nothing to do with EDM and you’ll find that they have more, if not just as much drugs as EDM festivals do so it’s unfair to label just one type of festival.

Fair enough. What are some of the biggest challenges you face when it comes to organising a festival and what would you say is key to making an event successful?

For me, it’s just working with the right people. Some people think they know best and so they do something the way they think it needs to be done when in fact, that’s not the right way. There’s an international standard and certain ways to do things, from artiste booking to production and the way you handle ticketing and stuff like that.

From my experience in Korea, everyone is an expert, everyone knows better and then they’ll do something without any communication. I think the most important thing to organise something, be it a club night or large scale event, is good communication. If there’s a problem, be upfront about it, let everyone know so that everyone can work together to fix it. Some people just keep their mouths shut and try to fix it themselves till the very last minute and when they can’t fix it, a bigger problem arises. So yeah, in my experience, the best way to have a successful event is to have very good communication, no matter how good or bad issues are, be upfront so everything can be done smoothly.

Lastly, from an organisers point of view, how would you say the music scene has grown in Asia?

Oh the music scene has grown tremendously in Asia. It’s just what people fail to realise is that Asia populates almost more than 50% of the entire planet. So if you take that factor and you just look at all the people that are enjoying the music and how it’s uprising within Asia’s population, it’s not really a big dent but worldwide, we’re big players. We’re big dominators in the music scene.

After chatting with JC Anh and getting his honest opinion on things, we sat down with Frank Cotela to hear his side of things.

Hey Frank! How are you? Is there anything else you can tell us about the recent drama surrounding Stereosonic?

Hey! I’m great, thank you. Yourself? I think I’ve said everything I’ve had to say on Facebook and I’m going to leave it at that. I mean there’s no point to keep talking about it. I think the article just says everything that I said and you know, it’s from there and on.

Fair enough. As the co-founder of Stereosonic, what would you say is the most important about organising or planning a festival?

To always be current, that’s most important. You have to be at the forefront of what you do. If you’re a big festival, you’re presenting a show to the people so you have to present the best stages, best entertainment lineup, the best everything. Of course, with that being said, there are a lot of challenges we face. First of all, there’s availability of talent. If you think about it, there are not that many headliners in the world − they have to play in Asia, South America, America as well as Europe and there’s probably 20 headliners in the world, so not everyone can get them. That’s when we have to be a little bit creative with the lineup. Like I mentioned in my panel, this year the real winners at Stereosonic were the locals. I felt the locals really came of age and I think because of the local scene, the clubs are very strong at the moment so the local artistes were really well received. Building up local talent, being creative all the time, being upfront with what you do, safety – making sure it’s a safe environment for the patrons, all that’s important.

Stereosonic has arguably become one of the biggest dance music festivals in Australia and yes, the EDM scene is booming, but do you think EDM will eventually phase out?

Yes, Stereosonic is and of course, like everything else, EDM will phase out. If you look at fashion and style and all that sort of stuff over the ages, everything just comes and then something else will come out of it. Like one of the NERVO girls said, they used to do raves in the 90s and then it just changed and they moved on to something else. Things change, nothing is forever (laughs).

I’m sure you’ve heard about Future Music Festival Asia moving from Malaysia to Singapore due to the incident this year. What are your thoughts about drug-related deaths during dance music festivals?

Well, you can die in Singapore too if you get caught with drugs. So, the message is, don’t take drugs. If you get high, you die. You die either of an overdose or you die in jail so it’s one or the other. Don’t do drugs, it’s as simple as that.

That’s very true. Lastly, any advice for new/young organisers or concert promoters?

Make sure you’re aware of all the challenges involved ahead of you. Whether it’s from licensing and planning the artistes and talent to even the food you sell, you have to have everything in control and you’ve gotta watch your budgets too. But it’s not something I would recommend to new upstarts, unless you’re a big corporation and you have a lot of money to spend, don’t do it (laughs).

No problem, it was nice talking to you. I was quite surprised you heard about the brawl and read about my Facebook post so that was very good!

Big thanks to our friends at IMS Asia-Pacific for organising these interviews for us. It was really refreshing to get the organisers point of view of things.

For more on IMS Asia-Pacific, hit up its website.

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#Malaysia: Baby Dies Of Suffocation When Left Alone In Car Backseat For 5 Hours

Parents are often warned not to leave their toddlers inside their vehicles for long periods of time.

A 1-year-old baby girl apparently died of suffocation after she was left in the backseat of her father’s car for approximately 5 hours. The tragic incident took place yesterday (Tuesday, 13th September) in Saleng, Kulai.

Kulai District police chief Superintendent Razak Md Said told The New Straits Times that the man’s wife had placed their daughter in the backseat of his car so that he could send her to the babysitter’s house by 9.30am. Instead, the father drove straight to his work place in Bandar Putra without realising his child was in the vehicle.

The father only realised his mistake when the girl’s babysitter called him at 3pm, inquiring why he didn’t drop off his daughter as usual. “He immediately rushed to the car and found the girl in a weak state and believed to have died,” Razak was quoted as saying.

The infant was pronounced dead after her father rushed her to the Temenggung Seri Maharaja Tun Ibrahim Hospital.

According to Lucy Johnston, because babies’ airways are still developing, young infants are at risk of suffocation when their bodies become scrunched up, making it hard for them to breathe.

The aforementioned case is currently being investigated under Section 31(a) of the Child Act 2001 for child neglect.


Rumour: Disney’s #Enchanted May Get A Sequel; Working Title Revealed

Hear that? Amy Adams will be singing her way to our hearts again because rumour has it that a sequel for Disney’s “Enchanted” is currently in the works!

According to Collider, Disney has been planning to develop the sequel for quite some time now. The first film hit theatres 8 years ago and at that time, it was considered a huge hit as it grossed USD340 million worldwide on a USD85 million budget.

However, getting the sequel off the ground has proven to be a little bit more difficult.

The first report regarding the sequel emerged in February 2010, with Variety reporting that Walt Disney Pictures planned to make a sequel with producing duo Barry Josephson and BarrySonnenfeld again. “The Proposal” director Anne Fletcher was hired to helm the project based on a screenplay written by Jessie Nelson. The studio had hoped that the original cast members would return to the sequel as they planned to release it as early as 2011.

For some unknown reasons though, the progress on the sequel for the musical live-action/animated fantasy romantic comedy filmhas is slower than expected. James Marsden, who starred as the gallant yet incredibly narcissitic Prince Edward in the first film, also told Coming Soon in an interview that “the clock is ticking on that one”.

Amy Adams and I are both saying, “If there’s going to be a sequel, we’re not getting any younger.” Since we play sort of ageless animated characters. Hopefully we do.

He added that he has heard that there was “a script out there somewhere”, but he wouldn’t believe it until he read the script.

This is similar to the the 3rd installment of the “Tron” franchise, as it was in development for quite some time too. However, “Enchanted 2” doesn’t share the same fate as “Tron 3” because the studio hasn’t pulled the plug on it yet.

Now, sources are telling Collider that Disney will fast track the project, as the Mouse House “is now in the process of punching up the script with the hopes that it will be in greenlight-ready shape very soon.”

Story details for the sequel are, of course, kept tightly under wraps. What we do know is that its current working title is “Disenchanted”. Fletcher remains attached to direct, but it’s unclear which cast members will return to the project.

Here’s hoping that Adams will lead the cast again with Marsden, Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon, and Idina Menzel.

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Because There’s “No Party Without #Arty” At Gravity Club KL!

Arty is one of the hottest DJs in the world – having claimed the #25 spot on the Top 100 DJs Poll in 2011 and worked with some of the best musicians in the industry, including British sensation Mat Zo. The last time he was here, we managed to speak to him briefly right before his set. Safe to say that we’re excited to see him again!

You best prepare yourself for an electrifying night with his most popular dance tracks  such as”Kate”, “Around The World”, “Trio”, “Gentle Touch”, “Get On”, “Flip Flop” and whole lot more!

They say there is “NO party without ARTY” – Come find out why at KL’s hippest party venue – Gravity Club KL.

Date : 16 October 2014 (Thursday)
Time: 10pm onwards
Venue: Gravity Club KL, 6th Floor, Rooftop, The Gardens, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur

Table reservations /Inquiries : 011-2639 5797 (before 6pm) 016-3067777 (6pm onwards) email contact@supergravity.my.

And that’s not all! Thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia and Gravity Club KL, we’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets worth RM68 each for 3 lucky readers to go see Arty play at the club! Want ’em? All you gotta do is be one of the first 3 people to share this post on Facebook and caption it, “I want to win tickets from @HypeMalaysia to see Arty at @gravityclubKL! #NoPartyWithoutArty”. Remember to add the necessary tags otherwise we won’t be able to see it!

We’ll comment on your post if you’re the winner. But you best hurry because contest ends at 6pm, 14th October (Tuesday).

For more information, visit their Facebook event page.


#Malaysia: Severe Thunderstorms Cause Damage In KL, Penang, & Perlis

Just a few weeks ago, Malaysians had to endure the scorching hot weather prompted by El Nino. And now, thanks to La Nina, we are living in fear of thunderstorms and flash floods.

It was reported that more flash floods hit several key roads in Kuala Lumpur at about 3:15pm on Wednesday (25th May). According to the Fire and Rescue Department, the affected roads included Jalan Ipoh, Jalan Kuching, Jalan Dutamas, Jalan Duta, and Jalan Tun Razak. The strong wind uprooted a big tree in Jalan Pudu, near Tung Shin Hospital, at about 3:45pm.

Besides that, Penang was also affected by yesterday’s thunderstorm. Not only did the heavy rainfall cause flash floods, it also damaged many of the state’s infrastructures.

NST reported that the swirling wind uprooted dozens of trees and destructed several advertisement billboards. The state’s councils cleared most of the fallen tree branches by dawn. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

In other news, a thunderstorm in Perlis damaged 244 houses, affecting about 1,000 residents on Tuesday (24th May). The house debris damaged several vehicles while roads were blocked by fallen trees. The downpour also wrecked about 20 tents at the Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium where an entrepreneur carnival was taking place.

The Star reported that other affected areas include Kangar, Jejawi, Behor Mali, Kampung Bakong, Santan, Kok Kelang, Ulu Pau, Abi, and Sungai Batu Paha.


KL East Mall Set To Debut On 25th November 2020

Initially scheduled to open in March 2020, KL East Mall is finally debuting on 25th November. This will be Sime Darby Property Bhd’s first wholly owned retail mall.

According to Bernama, the new shopping centre has a gross built-up of about 1.2 million sq ft and a net lettable area of 384,210 sq ft. It is strategically surrounded by 6 main highways and the nearest LRT station is Taman Melati.

The company said that it will adhere to the government’s policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) during its launch. Measures such as daily sanitisation, temperature screenings and health declarations are already being enforced in sales galleries and show units. This is to avoid complications due to the Covid-19 outbreak in the country.

As aforementioned, KL East Mall is accessible by these highways:

As for its popular tenants, here’s a list of well-known brands that patrons can look forward to:

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#CAFKL3: Things To Do At This Year’s Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur

Calling all comic geeks out there, the coolest comic art event in KL is back for it’s 3rd consecutive year!

To the uninitiated, the Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur (CAFKL) is a creator-focused event local and international artists from various circles coming together to celebrate the “creativity and diversity behind the art of illustration, comic-making and related fields”. Comic die-hards are certainly in for a treat.

Led by the Sequential Arts Youth Society, a non-profit organisation that seeks to create awareness on the ever-increasing animation, comics and games community in Malaysia, this year’s event will bring a number of artist-dedicated panels including Japanese artist Tetsuji Sekiya.

Many of you may recognise Tetsuji Sekiya from the award-winning manga, “Bambino!”. The popular Japanese cooking manga not only won the 53rd Annual Shogakukan Award in the General category, but it also led to a live-action TV drama of the same name which starred Arashi member Jun Matsumoto.

Joining the guest of honour are a new wave of Malaysian comic artists (such as Abam Apam, VulpineNinja, Lok Foong, Minn, and Hwei) together with Singaporean comic book artist and illustrator Foo Swee Chin (FSc), who will be there to discuss how they found their fan base online.

So come and experience the various comic and creative cultures of Malaysia this weekend. The details for “Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur 3” are as follows:

To get a better idea of what to expect at the event, check out last year’s recap.

For more information, CAFKL’s Facebook and event page.

Sources: Hive Asia, Masses/ Featured Image: CAFKL’s Facebook.


#Waze: You Can Now Use Your Own Voice For Navigation Instructions

Fancy hearing your own voice while using Waze?

The navigation app is popular for introducing the voices of celebrities and public figures as their navigators, with Tony Fernandes, Yuna, Morgan Freeman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more contributing to the app. And now, you can add your own voice to the list of sound packs ;)

Before you get too excited, make sure that your app has been updated to the latest version. Once it’s done, all you have to do is proceed to the app’s “Settings” tab, choose the “Sound & Voice” option, and then proceed to the “Voice Recorder” option.

From here, you’ll be able to customise the voice clips to whatever you desire, be it your own voice or the voice of your loved ones. Better yet, try getting your hands on a friend’s phone and try saying “turn right” when they’re supposed to turn left.

Oh, for instructions you don’t record your voice for, Waze will choose the default voice note. And the voice packs are not shareable yet, but it could be a possible thing in the future.

If you’re not a Waze user yet, you can download the app on Google Play Store or Apple App Store.


Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Gets Caught Using iPhone For Weibo Update

Oopsie! Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun (雷军) was recently caught red-handed by netizens on Weibo when he was exposed of using an iPhone for his recent update.

According to Gizmochina, Lei Jun posted a photo of a few books on Weibo. In his caption, he was encouraging followers to spend their money on reading materials. Realising the mishap, he then removed the status and uploaded the same post using a Xiaomi 10 Pro phone.

However, a few internet users had screenshot the Weibo post and it has since went viral across social media. The billionaire has in turn received quite the backlash from keyboard warriors. In this case, some claimed that Lei Jun was being disrespectful to fans for using a phone from a competing brand.

Despite the massive uproar from particularly Android phone users, a few came to his defence by saying that they should just let Lei Jun’s error slip this time. Well, this isn’t the first case where a CEO from a competitor brand encountered such situation. Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei and his family, for example, admitted that they’ve been using iPhone. They even praised its ecosystem feature.

To quote the tech site, “No wonder the MIUI interface looks undoubtedly similar with iOS.”

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(Photos) Singer Yu Yan Under Fire For Plagiarising Taeyeon’s “INVU” MV

Chinese singer Yu Yan (喻言) has been slapped with plagiarism accusation! Recently, the 25-year-old star was called out for allegedly copying Taeyeon (태연)’s “INVU” music video.

For starters, the “Youth With You” alum dropped the music video for her new song “Who” yesterday (Thursday, 26th May). However, some sharp-eyed fans were quick to notice some of the glaring similarities between the song’s futuristic-themed video and Taeyeon’s MV, which was released back in February.

In order to prove their point, netizens posted numerous frame-by-frame comparisons between the two videos. They discovered numerous scenes that appear to be a direct copy from Taeyeon’s “INVU” music video. In one scene, Yu Yan is seen dancing in a space filled with marble pillars, walls, and furniture with her backup dancers. A similar scene is seen in Taeyeon’s “INVU” video. Both of them also wore white outfits in the aforementioned scenes.

Others found that both of the MVs had many details that were highly similar to each other. This include the settings such as the moon, the lake, the desert, among others. During the scene in the desert, in particular, Yu Yan is seen wearing a brown outfit. Burning buildings and meteors showering are also featured in the scene. Again, fans can see a similar scene featured in the K-pop solo artiste’s music video.

In addition, there’s also a scene featuring the former THE9 member with backup dancers, with their feet submerged in the water. In the “INVU” MV, Taeyeon can also be spotted doing something similar. Besides the settings, netizens also pointed out that their styling in both of their videos look similar to each other. As seen in one of the screenshots posted online, both Yu Yan and Taeyeon can be seen sporting similar rhinestone eye makeup look.

Needless to say, netizens were less than impressed with the uncanny resemblance. Most of them took to social media to put Yu Yan and her team on blast. They pointed out that her music video looked like a “cheap copy” of Taeyeon’s MV. Here are some of the highlighted comments left by them:

You can compare the two videos for yourself below:


#MetInSGP: Metallica To Rock Out In Singapore As Part Of #WorldWired Tour 2017

Grammy award-winning “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” inductees Metallica have announced their upcoming Asia tour with new dates for Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They will be returning to Singapore on 22nd January 2017 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium as part of their “Metallica WorldWired Tour 2017”.

Metallica previously rocked out in Singapore in 2013, playing a sell-out show at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

On top of that, Metallica will also be releasing their 11th studio album “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct” on 18th November 2016, via Blackened Recordings. The two-CD/two-vinyl set is the band’s first studio album since the multi-platinum Death Magnetic (2008). “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct” is available for pre-order at www.metallica.com in various configurations: CD, vinyl, digital, deluxe, and deluxe deluxe versions.

The album is produced by Greg Fidelman who engineered and mixed Death Magnetic.

Public tickets will go on sale from Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 at 10am through Sportshub Tix at www.sportshubtix.sg.

For more information, hit up Metallica’s Facebook page or AEG Live’s website.


#ZPump: Reebok Malaysia Launches Shoes That Are Meant To Custom Fit You

“The ZPump Fusion doesn’t just provide a locked-in custom fit for your feet, it also locks you into focus so you can push your body, test those limits and Be More Human.”

Kuala Lumpur has a unique fusion of different types of people from all over the world – many of which have a serious passion for running and fitness. As such, Reebok launched the revolutionary new ZPump Fusion; a running shoe that uniquely conforms and adapts to any foot.

The ZPump Fusion was unveiled at a Reebok FitHub Nu Sentral Mall where guests explored, through interactive try on experience, how Reebok has revolutionised its iconic innovation – The Pump technology – to create the new ZPump Fusion.

Boasting a new and proprietary air-filled cage that surrounds and molds to any foot providing a custom, locked-in fit, the ZPump Fusion represents a revolutionary new approach to The Pump technology and how runners experience fit.

“Many running shoes are developed around a rigid, factory-developed last shape that can never be a true representation of your unique foot. The ZPump Fusion is completely structure-less when not inflated and then molds to the individual shape of your foot once you put it on and inflate. It conforms to the shape of your foot to give you a locked-in, custom fit when you run. To get that security, you may need three pumps or you may need eight pumps – it is fully customisable for each person,” said Paul Litchfield, original inventor of The Pump and Head of Reebok Advanced Concepts.

Unlike a traditional running shoe which is often made up of over 40 individual parts; the Reebok ZPump Fusion is made up of just 3 key parts, meaning no rigid components that restrict movement in the foot. Each of the 3 parts in the ZPump Fusion works together to deliver improved fit and control:

When The Pump actuator on the heel of the ZPump Fusion is pushed, air is channeled through the valve and into the air-filled cage enabling it to fill and clasp around the upper and heel in a way that is unique to each foot. To release the air, runners can simply deflate using the release valve.

Revolutionising The Pump technology with the unique Reebok ZPump Fusion is part of the global fitness brand’s mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness. Reebok has issued a bold challenge for the world to “Be More Human” as part of its new brand campaign; a unique point of view that embodies the brand’s new symbol, the Reebok Delta.

The Reebok ZPump Fusion (RM469) will be available now at:

For more pictures from the Reebok ZPump Fusion launch in Kuala Lumpur, check out the gallery below:

For more information, hit up Reebok Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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Astro Unveils 190 New Special Programmes Starting This Hari Raya!

Your entertainment for the month of Syawal or May has been fully sorted as Astro is going all out starting this Hari Raya and beyond! On 22nd April, Astro recently unveiled so many content for you to enjoy when you reunite with your loved ones after 2 years of not being able to celebrate Hari Raya together.

In line with this year’s “Semangat Lebaran Kita” theme, Astro will be presenting fairly comprehensive content throughout the festive season and since there’s just too many Astro content for us to list down, let’s take a look at some of the highlighted ones that you should definitely check out next month!

But don’t worry, that’s not all you’re getting. There’s more content on multiple Astro channels that are just waiting for you to tune in. For Astro First, customers will get to enjoy exclusive movies this Raya such as “Upin & Ipin Ramadan-Raya”, a crime thriller titled, “Halimun Malam”, a romantic comedy “Bunga dan Kayu” starring MK K-Clique and Azira Shafinaz and lots of anime movies and series such as “Crayon Sin Chan”, “Tokyo Revengers”, “Idiot”, “Kung Fu Cult Master 1 & 2” and “Cracked”.

For more international content, customers will get early access to enjoy new movies that were recently released like “Moonfall”, “Uncharted”, “Marry Me” and “Morbius” on Astro Best, channel 481! Other than these new shows and movies, there’s some special promotions and contest for you to participate and win awesome prizes!

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If you wish to know more about all of the upcoming TV Shows, movies and digital content, click here to check out the full list and descriptions!


#TheOriginalHigh: Adam Lambert Unveils 2 New Tracks From Forthcoming Album

Adam Lambert shows love to glamberts by releasing new tracks!

Following the debut of his two latest singles, “Ghost Town” and “Underground”, Adam Lambert continues to roll out more music from his forthcoming album “The Original High”.

Titled “Evil In The Night” and “Another Lonely Night”, these 2 night-themed songs portray a more sentimental and down to earth side of Lambert’s as compared to “Ghost Town” and “Underground”.

Featuring a mixture of various genres, “Evil In The Night” includes a piano ballad and electronic rock mix. Lambert fully owns the track with his gentle voice before crooning to the chorus with a loud and funky approach.

Similar to “Ghost Town”, the track explores a dark and complicated relationship as Lambert sings his heart out.

“Another Lonely Night”, on the other hand features a bluesy melody with Lambert keeping his vocals sweet and small for the subdue track. Holding so much emotion and feelings, it comes with high possibility that this track will make the heavy-hearted ones tear as the song lyrics will reflect on their emotional moods.

Just like “Ghost Town” and “Underground”, these 2 new tracks – “Evil in the Night” and “Another Lonely Night” will be released as an instant download for those who pre-order the album on iTunes.

For more on Adam Lambert, stalk him via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Source: MusicTimes , featured image via Adam Lambert Facebook.


Mambo Brothers To Take Over M8 Bar For Its F1 Party

M8 presents the Mambo Brothers live in Malaysia for its premier F1 party!

Made up of Christian and Alan who are the offspring of the legendary Javier Anandon, owner of the iconic Café Mambo, hence the moniker, Mambo Brothers, have been part of the evolution of electronic music since its early days. The brothers grew up rubbing shoulders and gaining knowledge of electronic music from all sorts of genres from the likes of Afrojack, David Guetta, and Eric Prydz to name a few.

Having just released their latest triple CD compilation album, the Mambo Brothers are currently making waves in the global dance scene with gigs around the world. This March, the Mambo Brothers will be making their way to Malaysia for their first time and will be taking over M8 Bar to give music lovers some of the hottest club music from Ibiza.

Venue: M8 Music Bar, 163, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

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Fancy Eating A Char Kuey Teow Burger?

Nasi Lemak Burgers may be all the rage right now, but the Char Kuey Teow Burger is set to take over!

That’s right peeps! It appears that we’re getting another Malaysian-Western hybrid! Are your stomachs ready for it?

Recently, FungryTV announced that they were teaming up with local eatery Grub to create a brand new Char Kuey Teow Burger. In between the burger’s patty is a yummy omelette filled with signature char kuey teow ingredients such as prawns, cockles, spring onions, taugeh (bean sprouts), and duck egg yolk. Looks delicious, doesn’t it?

“With everyone going nuts over the recent nasi lemak burger fiasco, FungryTV is sounding the horn to remind everyone that nasi lemak is not our only national dish. This year, we proud Malaysians instead will pay homage to the humble char kuey teow! Deconstructed and rebuilt under the visionary scope of Razif Hashim, the skills of Ahong (Grub), and the consultation + blessings of Chef Sherson Lian (kitchen mafia), Ren Yi (myburger lab), and Ili & Basirah (agak-agak)“.

Here’s a better look at the Char Kuey Teow Burger:

Probably a world first by #FungryTV – A char kuey teow burger complete with duck egg! ? if you wanna have a taste, go their Facebook page on 31 Aug, leave a comment on their Char Kuey Teow – The Burger Mini Documentary, and tag a friend so that they can make this happen! #CKTTheBurger

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NO GIRLFRIEND BUT HAVE KUEY TEOW BURGER. HARRY FALL IN LOVE ??? #FungryTV #CKTTheBurger #uthinkwat #iamthemalaysian

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Got invited to the secret tasting session of Char Kuey Teow The Burger #ckttheburger by #fungrytv. Also had a drink but that’s not important. Thanks @razifhashim for the invite. The Burger is LEGIT. Not just a gimmick. . . . . . . . . . #douglaslim #nothingtohide #newfood #onlyinmalaysia #ckt #charkwayteow #charkueyteow #burger #newcreation #carlsberg

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[NEW VIDEO TEASER] Selamat Hari #Merdeka everyone ?? I celebrated trying a new Char Kuey Teow Burger with @fungrytv and meeting The Malaysian of my dreams @harrykoksiewyok ♥ FULL 6-MINUTE Video on my #youtube channel Expat Angela (link in bio) ?? #kualalumpur #visitkl #malaysia #travel #asia #expat #expatlife #travelling #traveling #traveller #traveltheworld #travelblog #travelblogger #blogger #vlog #vlogger #youtube #expatblog #traveldiaries #food #foodie #foodporn #foodstagram #foodphotography #malaysianfood #charkueyteow #fungrytv #ckttheburger #harrykoksiewyok

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Although several lucky Malaysians have tried the Char Kuey Teow Burger, it is not available to the public yet. FungryTV is looking to get 1000 pledges by Malaysia Day (16th September) to make this a reality.

Go show FungryTV your support on their Facebook page here. We can’t wait to try this new hybrid ;)

Featured image: Rasa Malaysia/ Time Out KL

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1 Utama Shopping Centre Reports Its First Positive Covid-19 Case

The Covid-19 situation in Malaysia keeps growing more and more dire as days pass by. From malls to universities, the deadly virus is spreading far and wide yet again. One such mall to report a positive Covid-19 case is the popular 1 Utama Shopping Center, located in Bandar Utama.

The mall released a statement today (5th October) announcing that a staff member employed at Mac City Service Center (located at Lot S330, 2nd Floor, 1 Utama) has tested positive for Covid-19.

The mall stated that the said staff member last visited 1 Utama mall on 30th September (Wednesday) and, has not clocked into work following this date. The statement released by the mall’s management reads:

“The said staff has not stepped into our mall premise since clocking out from work on 30th September, with his off day on 1st October. We have traced his entry points to the mall and Mac City Service Centre and confirm that the staff’s temperature was below 37.5 Celsius. He is now under the care of a government hospital. As of yet, we have not received any official notification from Health Authorities.”

The statement then explains how the mall plans to combat this issue, reading, “With full transparency, we regard this as our top priority to provide timely accurate information to you the public, our shoppers, tenants and vendors through this advisory.

In light of this development, early mitigation steps and public safety measures have been swiftly activated to limit any potential risk as soon as we were informed of the situation. Our 1 Utama Crisis Response Team is now working round the clock together with the management of Mac City Service Centre and Health Authorities to undertake all necessary actions to safeguard our mall.”

The statement also points out that precautionary measures, such as immediate closure and deep cleaning of Mac City Service Centre, thorough sanitisation of the mall’s areas and contact tracing of CCTV and QR check-ins of the affected staff, have been performed immediately. Furthermore, all co-workers of the affected staff at Mac City Service Centre have already been placed under strict quarantine.

The statement urges the public to stay calm and adhere to the routine SOP’s required, such as wearing a face mask, temperature screening, practicing good hygiene and social distancing, when entering the 1 Utama Shopping Centre’s premises.

For more information and updates, you may check the mall’s Facebook page.


Hype’s Now Playing: Namewee, David Arumugam, & Aniq – Ali, Ah Kao, Dan Muthu

We’re less than a month away from celebrating Malaysia’s 60th Independence Day.

In anticipation of the upcoming Merdeka celebration, Namewee has released a music video titled, “Ali, Ah Kao Dan Muthu”, featuring Malaysian icon David Arumugam of the Alleycats and winner of “Ceria Popstar 2016”, Aniq.

Ali, Ah Kao, and Muthu (representing the major ethnicities in our country) are 3 good friends at various stages of their lives together. The uplifting visual features things that Malaysians can relate very well – multiculturalism, friendship, as well as food. Watching the 6-minute music video brought back nostalgic memories and even a smile to our face.

The music video shows the 3 old friends reminiscing about their childhood days as mischievous schoolboys. Despite going through years of hardship (failing their exams, job predicament), they were able to stick by one another. As the translated lyrics reads, “We are Malaysians, regardless of colour and blood. There’s only one dream and one country.”

In addition to the “Ali, Ah Kao Dan Muthu” music video, there’s also a look at behind-the-scenes. Enjoy:

We like the fact that several iconic moments such as Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Merdeka cheer, the production of Proton Saga, and Malaysia’s Thomas Cup win were included in the footage.


Malindo Air Is Ready To Go!

Malindo Air, Malaysia’s first hybrid airline, has secured USD1.1 billion financing from the US Export-Import Bank to buy 27 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft and will buy the aircraft in stages till 2014.

The Boeing 737-900ER has a capacity of 180 seats each (12 seats in business class and 168 seats for economy) and capable of serving destinations within a five and a half hour range. As a start, in the first year of operations, Malindo has plans to buy 12 of these aircraft. It was also confirmed that Malindo Air will launch its first flight on 22nd March following its success in obtaining the air operator certificate (AOC) from the Department of Civil Aviation last month.

Said to be AirAsia’s competitor, Malindo will kick off its services by offering an all-inclusive fare to Kuching starting from as low as RM38, while a trip to Kota Kinabalu begins at RM68. Its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu on 22nd March will be follow by another to Kuching a day later. And as stated on their website, business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching starts from RM388 (all inclusive fare) whereas business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu starts from RM588 (all inclusive fare).

This promo price will last until September or October and Malindo Air will have four flights daily to Kuching and thrice daily to Kota Kinabalu. All flights will take off from KL International Airport.

More domestic routes e.g. Miri, Sandakan, Bintulu, Sibu will be announced soon! For more information on fares & destinations, check out the Malindo Air website.

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#TheSamWillows: Singaporean Band To Play An Exclusive Show In Kuala Lumpur

“We are thrilled to have The Sam Willows returning to Kuala Lumpur to perform a special show of their popular songs so fans can look forward to a jamming session with the band of both their old and new songs. Tickets to the show are limited as we want to provide audiences with an up-close and personal experience, so I urge fans to purchase them early to avoid disappointment”, Rahul Kukreja, Director of Live Events of The Livescape Group said.

The Sam Willows was nominated for the wildcard round as MTV Asia’s “Best Southeast Asian Act” in 2014 and also “Best Southeast Asian Act” for the MTV EMA’s in 2015. In 2015, the band emerged as the first South East Asian act to break into the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart and was named “Best Artiste” in Singapore by Apple Music.

The Sam Willows are currently the most popular music band channel on YouTube in Singapore with more than 80,000 subscribers. The multi-talented band does not have a dedicated lead singer as each member sings and plays an instrument at every performance.

And here’s your chance to catch them live! Deets for their Kuala Lumpur show are as follows:

Tickets can be purchased from 13th January onwards here.

For more information or to obtain updates on The Sam Willows show, hit up Livescape Group’s website or Facebook page.


Start Making Plans For The 12 Long Weekends In Malaysia In 2019

Who doesn’t love long weekends? Especially if it falls on a Friday or Monday. Since we’re only a few weeks away from 2019, it’s time to plan ahead for some awesome getaways!

Besides the annual Chinese New Year and Hari Raya public holidays, there are still plenty of other dates throughout the year to optimised your long weekends. Instead of working in between holidays, “stretched” your weekends with your leaves. Even if you aren’t travelling, taking some me-time to discharge is recommended.

Come next year, we’ll be having a total of 12 national public holidays and several long weekends that are spread pretty evenly throughout 2019, with the exception of a few “dry months” in April, July, October, and November.

The official national public holidays in 2019 are:

From the national public holidays, those residing in Malaysia will get to enjoy the following long weekends:

By using the cheatsheet, all you need to do is apply additional leaves (at the blue coloured label on the image above) to increase your precious long weekends. Yay! So when is it advisable to apply leaves? Read on:

*Dates shown are only preliminary and could be subject to change.

Stay hyped wanderlusters and start planning your holiday trips. You can thank us later


Mission: YouTube Stars To Invade Singapore

You have seen the emergence of YouTube sensations on the World Wide Web. Now it’s time to see these amazing talents LIVE at a music festival!

With support from Warner Music Singapore, StarHub Singapore, BlackBerry Singapore, and YouTube APAC, the YouTube Stars is slated to happen next week!

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The YouTube Stars is a unique music festival that will feature a line-up of popular YouTube sensations on one same stage, transcending them from online to a live stage. It is the first ever music festival to be officially sanctioned by YouTube in the world.

The festival will feature international and local acts that have successfully gained a following on YouTube, and they were chosen based on their popularity and viewership ratings on YouTube.

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In recent years, there has been a rising trend of YouTube sensations drawing millions of views for their videos and garnering hundreds of thousands of channel subscribers. These talented musicians have built up fan bases all over the world, including Singapore.

The exciting line-up YouTube Stars includes:

When asked, Simon Nasser (General Manager of Warner Music Singapore) said, “We are happy to have YouTube’s support for this music festival and having The YouTube Stars officially sanctioned and associated with the YouTube branding.”

“Together with our co-organiser, Music & Movement, we hope that The YouTube Stars will serve as a platform for acts to build their name from a local stage to large scale concerts, touring countries in the region and internationally.”

“YouTube is a great platform to connect emerging music artists with a global audience. We are glad to partner Warner Music Singapore on their first concert in Asia with musicians who have YouTube to build an international fanbase”, Anthony Zameczkowski (Head of Music for YouTube APAC) added.

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Experience THREE HOURS of great music as The YouTube stars bring you LIVE renditions of all your favourite songs as well as original compositions. This is an exceptional, one of a kind music festival that is not to be missed!

“StarHub is in full support of The YouTube Stars music festival, a programme that inspires young people to pursue and live their own dreams. StarHub serves many youth customers who use our services to live an exciting and digitally connected life. We also engage these customers closely through our social networks, including YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing community.”

“The heart of The YouTube Stars matches StarHub’s belief for the youth, who should feel free to express themselves creatively and make things happen for themselves. Through this sponsorship, we hope to encourage the youth to dream big and pursue their own goals in life.”

For more information on ticket sales, visit SISTIC’s website or call them at (65) 6348 5555.

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#TWICE: JYP Entertainment’s Idol Girl Group To Make Comeback In May

It’s official – TWICE (트와이스) is going to release a new album in May!

In a statement, JYP Entertainment said, “TWICE will be making a comeback in the month of May but an exact date for their comeback has not been decided as of yet.”

Besides that, the company added that the girls’ upcoming promotion period will be more than 2 weeks. They explained, “We will be make sure TWICE promotes their new album for a long time so that fans can fully appreciate it. It will not be only 2 weeks long.”

However, JYP Entertainment has yet to update fans about leader Jihyo’s health condition. In case you forgotten, the singer is currently on break due to her knee injury. Although she was recently seen using crutches, she seemed to be in good spirits.

TWICE made their debut in October 2015 with “Like OOH-AHH” (OOH-AHH하게). Best known for their quirky concepts and catchy tunes, TWICE is evidently one of the most influential girl groups in the current K-Pop industry. To date, they have released 4 albums: “The Story Begins” (2015), “Page Two” (2016), “TWICEcoaster: LANE 1” (2016), and most recently “TWICEcoaster: LANE 2″ (2017), which spawned the hit “Knock Knock”.

The 9-member idol girl group will be making their official debut in Japan in June. It was reported that their debut Japanese album, titled “#TWICE” is slated for release on 28th June.

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


Baby Shima Claps Back At Netizens Who Accuse Her Of Using Religion For Personal Gain

Sometimes you just have to drown the white noise out, especially if you’re in the entertainment industry. Celebrities are often pressured to please people at all times, otherwise, they’d get a bad reputation. Of course, it’s impossible to make everyone happy, which is why some don’t even bother.

People will still find fault in celebrities as they’re easy targets. Baby Shima is one of the celebs that people love to find fault with. She could be doing something wholly controversial or something as simple as deleting comments on her IG. This time, she’s being criticised for dressing modestly?

Malaysian singer Baby Shima, real name Nor Ashima, often gets criticised for her suggestive dancing when making content. Recently, the singer released her music video for “Bang Jamal” which has now reached 1.2 million views on YouTube. The music video is set in a kampung where the 30-year-old is seen wearing the traditional baju kurung most of the time.

You’d think those who criticised her sexy outfits would be glad to see her in more modest clothing. Unfortunately, some commented on the video, accusing the controversial celeb of “using religion for personal gains” by wearing the traditional Malay costume. The former “Big Stage” contestant fired back at those netizens by posting a screenshot on her IG.

Baby Shima called one netizen out, saying, “Apparently, I’m not allowed to wear baju kurung 😅 people couldn’t accept the fact that I dressed modestly in the MV, accusing me of ‘using religion for personal gain’. Some even DM-ed me to delete the video or else they’ll report it 😅”. Fans showed support for the singer with some commenting that the traditional outfit has nothing to do with religion.

Guess there’s simply nothing she can do to stop people from finding fault with her. Either way, it wouldn’t stop her from doing whatever she wants. In other news, Baby Shima was involved in another controversy where she apparently locked lips with fellow actor Azrel Ismail for a scene in a movie.


#JipangiMY: Korean Cane-Shaped Ice Cream Outlet Now Open At Sunway Pyramid

What? Yet another Korean food trend has started to take Malaysia by storm?

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about rumours of a soon-to-launch Jipangi outlet. What’s Jipangi, you ask? It’s basically ice cream, but in a cane-shaped puffed corn. Originating from Insa-dong in Korea, the ice cream draws locals and tourists alike every day because of its shape. While the shape is its main selling point, the ice cream has gotten rave reviews from the visitors because the cone made of corn flour.

Don’t be fooled by its looks though, because the cane is actually a Korean traditional corn snack called “Jipangyi”. The concept is said to be similar to pop corn, only without butter or caramel on it.

And whaddya know? A little over a week ago, the first Jipangi outlet in Malaysia officially opened its doors to Malaysians! We haven’t tried it ourselves but we hear that you can choose to stuff the Jipangi cane with a choice of either vanilla or chocolate at only RM7, or have both flavours for RM9. See the pictures from Jipangi Malaysia’s official Instagram and Sunway Pyramid’s Facebook page here:

Just, uhm, don’t be surprised if you get strange stares when you’re wolfing down your ice cream while walking around in the mall.

Jipangi is located at LG2.75A (near Aeon), Sunway Pyramid, Selangor.

For more information, visit their Facebook page or website.

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Tron 3: “Tron: Legacy” Stars Garrett & Olivia As Well As Director Returns To Film

Nope, “Tron” ain’t coming to an end anytime soon. We know this because new reports have revealed that the stars of “Tron: Legacy”, Olivia Wilde (real name Olivia Jane Cockburn) and Garrett Hedlund, are clambering back aboard their lightbikes for another Tron sequel.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, both actors will star in “Tron 3”, due to begin filming later this year. The duo starred alongside Jeff Bridges in 2010’s “Tron: Legacy”, who was reprising his role as developer Kevin Flynn from 1982’s sci-fi classic “Tron”. While not a hit at the time, it later drew a big cult following and became an influence on filmmakers and pop culture.

Garrett Hedlund played his son, Sam, sucked into cyberspace after his father. Olivia Wilde, on the other hand, was Quorra, an algorithm-made-flesh who also happened to kick some serious butt.

It’s not yet clear whether Jeff Bridges will return for the third movie, but the film’s existence was first rumored last year when his original “Tron” co-star, Bruce Boxleitner, said a second sequel was in the works. Disney has been developing a sequel to “Tron: Legacy” since the movie grossed $400 million worldwide.

While we know nothing about the “Tron 3” plot, the project is now looking to shoot this fall, likely in Vancouver, British Columbia.

We’re sure more information will be released soon so hang in there!


Passion Pit Gets “Carried Away”

Last week, Passion Pit fulfilled a dream when they headlined to 14,000 people at Madison Square Garden. The band’s monumental day was captured in a “Day in The Life” piece by Rolling Stone, who trailed the band’s lead, Michael Angelakos, as he prepared for the biggest sold-out show of the band’s career.

And now, with the launch of the second single off their critically acclaimed album, “Gossamer” looming, the American indie band marked yet another milestone in their career when they released the official music video which features a surprise guest.

The music video for “Carried Away” was directed by sibling duo Brewer (Alt-J, Purity Ring, War on Drugs) and it was shot in Los Angeles. It tells the story of a love/hate relationship through a playful Godard-inspired narrative that follows the couple throughout their home.

American actress Sophia Bush takes on the leading lady role in the video alongside Michael Angelakos:

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2012 was a monumental year for Passion Pit, with their sophomore album Gossamer debuting at #4 on the Billboard’s Top 200. With the momentum of a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden already under their belt, 2013 promises to be another momentous year for Passion Pit.

For more information, visit their official website.


Nicole Kidman Shares Rare Comment On Marriage With Tom Cruise

Once upon a time ago, Nicole Kidman was married to Tom Cruise. The award winning actor and actress were married to each other during the 90s, where after their marriage ended nearly two decades ago in February 2001.

During this time, the Hollywood A-listers were the biggest power couple in the entertainment industry, and acted in the film “Eyes Wide Shut” together. Following an interview with The New York Times, Kidman delves into some of the intimate moments she shared while acting in this film with Cruise.

“Eyes Wide Shut” features a couple that goes through an intensely emotional journey together. For this reason, The New York Times interviewer asked Kidman about the pair’s dynamic when she played this complicated role with her now ex-husband:

“You know how in ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ you have that monologue in which your character is talking about infidelity and says to Tom’s character, ‘I was ready to give up everything?’, asked the interviewer. “That speech is all about emasculation and emotional aggression. If you’re acting those scenes with the person to whom you’re married, and doing it as part of this immersive process, can it open up negative feelings that later you maybe wish you hadn’t opened?”

“That fits the narrative that people came up with, but I definitely didn’t see it like that,” explains Kidman. “We were happily married through that. We would go go-kart racing after those scenes. We’d rent out a place and go racing at 3 in the morning. I don’t know what else to say. Maybe I don’t have the ability to look back and dissect it. Or I’m not willing to.”

Kidman and Cruise also had the honour of working with the man who is considered to be one of the greatest filmmakers in cinematic history, Stanley Kubrick. “Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film Kubrick directed before he passed away in 1999. Accordingly, her experience with Kubrick is undeniably important for Kidman.

So, when the interviewer asked if the “total immersion and the personal psychological analysis that he (Kubrick) asked of you (Kidman) and Tom Cruise as a couple for that film” was a “weird thing”, the answer received from Kidman was also intriguingly personal:

“We loved working with him,” assures the 53-year-old actress. “We shot that for two years. We had two kids and were living in a trailer on the lot primarily, making spaghetti because Stanley liked to eat with us sometimes. We were working with the greatest filmmaker and learning about our lives and enjoying our lives on set. We would say, ‘When is it going to end?’ We went over there thinking it was going to be three months. It turned into a year, a year and a half. But you go, As long as I surrender to what this is, I’m going to have an incredible time.”

The “Bewitched” actress goes onto describe her and Cruise’s relationship with Kubrick during that time. “Stanley, he wasn’t torturous. He was arduous in that he would shoot a lot. But I’d sit on the floor of his office and talk, and we’d watch animal videos. He said animals were so much nicer than human beings,” recalls Kidman. “Though I do remember we were watching a wildlife thing where you saw the lion going after an antelope, and he could hardly watch it. Interesting, isn’t it?”

Looking back at this time in the 90s gives us a precious sense of nostalgia that can only be experienced through personal recollections like this. Thanks to Kidman divulging a little more about her life with Cruise, we get to have another taste of their iconic marriage, which lasted for 11 years.

Even though their marriage ended long ago, their legendary movies are still coming to life and we are more than grateful for their talents.

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Wanna One Second Wave Of Tickets To Go On Sale On 20th June

We have good news for all you Malaysian Wannables out. The second wave of tickets for Wanna One’s upcoming Kuala Lumpur concert will be released next month.

Fans who couldn’t get their desired sitting zone when it went on sale earlier this month (6th May) will have more options. Mark your calendars peeps, the second wave of Wanna One tour tickets will go live on 20th June 2018 (Wednesday).

Details about the Kuala Lumpur leg are as follows:

For more updates, visit YJ Partner’s Facebook page and Twitter.


Kristen Wiig Is Being Lassoed To Play Cheetah In Wonder Woman 2

2 days ago, we announced that Warner Bros. has been looking to cast a big name actress to play the villainess Cheetah in the “Wonder Woman” sequel. It looks like they have their eyes set on Kristen Wiig.

According to Deadline, the 44-year-old comedic actress is currently the frontrunner to take on the role of Wonder Woman’s feline foe. This comes after Academy Award-winning star Emma Stone reportedly passed on the opportunity.

While Warner Bros. hasn’t commented anything on the potential casting, insiders claim that Wiig was high on the list of director Patty Jenkins’ list. Variety also reported that the “Saturday Night Live” star has been meeting with top execs to discuss her potential role. “Wonder Woman 2” would mark her first venture into the comic-book realm should she accept the DC super villain role.

Wiig probably isn’t everyone’s first choice to play Cheetah though. Best known for her comedies like “Bridesmaids” and “Ghostbusters”, many DC fans aren’t sure how to feel about Wigg being the top choice for Cheetah. But if Jenkins is on board with this, we think the entertainer has more than earned the benefit of the doubt.

“Wonder Woman 2” is slated for release on 1st November 2019.


Tom Hiddleston & Charlie Cox Switched Roles For Halloween

Superhero costumes may looked good in photos, but wearing them can be a pain. However, actors Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Cox certainly found a way to make it more fun.

They decided to dress up as each other’s superhero during Halloween. The picture of the dress up was taken backstage at the end of the duo’s Broadway performance of “Betrayal on Broadway”.

Cox, 36, donned the costume of the Asgardian trickster, while Hiddleston, 38, wore the costume of the blind lawyer instead. Hiddleston’s Loki first appeared on the big screen in 2011’s “Thor”. Since then, the actor has appeared in multiple movies as the green cape character, and was last seen in “Avengers: Infinity Wars.”

Charlie Cox on the other hand, started playing the Marvel character in the small screen, appearing in the character’s self-titled series “Daredevil”. The series started strong with rave reviews from critic and fans alike. But the Netflix cancellation of the show has put the character’s future in question, with speculations of a reboot underway on Disney+.

It was not only the two Marvel stars however, as fellow cast members Zawe Ashton and Eddie Arnold also joined in on the fun as Captain Marvel and Captain America. The group then surprised fans by signing autograph and taking selfies while still in costume.


#AwakenTheForceWithin: Google Launches Some Pretty Damn Cool “Star Wars” Features

Padawans! Get ready to dress up your Google products with “Awaken the Force Within” ;)

“Awaken the Force Within” is a global creative and technology collaboration between Google and Disney in celebration of the upcoming film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in theatres 18th December.

To get started, go to google.com/starwars and choose the light or dark side. Your favorite Google apps will transform based on your chosen side. Some transformations will be more obvious than others, so keep exploring if you don’t immediately see a change.

Summary of “Awaken the Force Within” experience (by product):

Here are some additional “Awaken the Force Within” experiences:

Keep a look out for easter eggs in other popular products ;)

Note: This is just the beginning. Between now and the film release, Google will be launching additional experiences including virtual reality on Google Cardboard and a Chrome Experiment.

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Merdekarya Presents Jumero Featuring Brandon Sta Maria

Treat yourself to a night of good music by local talents at Merdekarya on February 15th, 2014. Previously featured main act Afiq Fauzi will be honouring his peers, Jumero, the main act of the night, by playing an opening set followed by another familiar face in the local music scene, Kyren Thomas, lead singer of Seven Days of Sunny June.

Jumero consisting of brothers Jared Lim, on the acoustic guitar, Michael Lim on the bass and best friend, Ryan Gomes on the djembe is the first band that was featured on our very own Hype Sessions. Known for their chilled out and laid back style, they each have their own unique and charming off and onstage persona that will leave their audience head over heels for them. Joining Jumero on stage at Merderkaya will be guitarist Brandon Sta Maria of Seven Days of Sunny June, that was also featured on Hype Sessions.

Together these boys will be playing an hour-long set featuring a total of 8 to 10 songs including six of their original tracks. Apart from just entertaining the crowd with their music, this show is also part of Jumero’s efforts to promote their upcoming EP that is set to drop in April 2014.

Jumero featuring Brandon Sta Maria live at Merderkaya will be taking place on February 15th, 2014 from 8.00pm onwards. Rumour has it that a local comedian might be taking the stage too! Don’t miss out!

To give you a hint as to what you can expect on Saturday night. here’s Jumero performing one of their original tracks Fantasy Killer.

Hype Session #3 – Seven Days Of Sunny June


#PanMovie: New Trailer Introduces Fans To The World Of Neverland

This sentence escaped Peter Pan‘s mouth as he marvelled at the resplendent world of Neverland, and we’re sure that your jaws too, will drop out of bewilderment.

The new trailer for “Pan“, which was released by Warner Bros., is nothing less than magnificent. Flying ships, floating clouds of water, bizarre animals… You name it, they have it.

Hugh Jackman offered us a very drastic change from his usual stylish and suave demeanor, with his character Blackbeard looking a little insane and unhinged. Rooney Mara, who portrayed Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo“, also shocked us with her colourful attire and performance as Tiger Lily.

The trailer also gave us a glimpse of the plot, which revolves around the young and impressionable Peter Pan. He travels through Neverland and learns his lesson the hard way, which prompts him to make decisions and pledge his allegiance to the “right” side.

Well, don’t just take our word for it, watch the trailer here to find out for yourself:

The movie takes on the fairytale of “Peter Pan” and retells it in a unique way: through the origins of the main character of the same name. Other than the A-listers named above, “Pan” will also feature Garrett Hedlund as a young James Hook (before he became known as Captain Hook), Adeel Akhtar as Hook’s right-hand man Smee, and newcomer Levi Miller in the titular role.

Joe Wright, of “Pride & Prejudice” fame, directed the movie based on a screenplay by Jason Fuchs. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Paul Webster are producing, with Tim Lewis serving as executive producer.

“Pan” will be hitting cinemas on 17th July 2015.


Hype’s Now Playing: Cashmere Cat Ft. Ariana Grande – Adore

Cashmere Cat teams up with Ariana Grande.

Following her collaboration with Zedd and Major Lazer, the American singer has now teamed up with the Norwegian producer for his latest track “Adore”. Featuring future bass sound from Cashmere Cat which blends perfectly with Ariana Grande‘s powerful vocals, the track also exudes a unique and seductive R&B vibe.

Cashmere Cat who is currently touring North America, will also be opening for Grande on her U.S. tour which includes two nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ The Forum. Grande invited Cashmere Cat to open for her tour after the two worked together on the track “Be My Baby” from Grande’s 2014 album “My Everything“.

In addition to his North America tour and opening for Grande’s U.S. tour, Cashmere Cat also co-produced the new Kanye West song “Wolves” featuring Sia an Vic Mensa, with Sinjin Hawke.

“Adore” is out now on Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope and you can listen to it below:

For more on Cashmere Cat, stalk him via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Daphne Iking Criticized For “Harlem Shake” Video

We really don’t see a problem with anyone filming their own version of “Harlem Shake” and uploading it onto YouTube. After all, it was an Internet fad for awhile.

Malaysian television icon Daphne Iking has recently landed herself in hot soup for the 30-second clip that was uploaded in February on her YouTube channel. Suddenly, her whole family including her husband Azmi Abdul Rahman and daughters Isobel and Iman Danielle are being criticized for a harmless video.

Apparently, some members of the more conservative public are accusing Daphne of mocking her adopted faith and for going against the teachings of the religion by wearing a short jumpsuit. Even though it was in the privacy of her own home:

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Daphne, of course, didn’t expect such a backlash from what was supposed to be family silliness. She said that they recorded the dance for fun because Azmi wanted to test a new video camera he had bought:

I didn’t expect him to put it on YouTube. All of a sudden I’m getting so many comments about it on e-mail. I didn’t expect so many people would watch it. Of course there will be those who like it and those who don’t. We didn’t intend to offend anyone. It’s only for fun and my family is kind of crazy.

I’ve read the comments and I understand that there are some people who are not liberal and think I’m mocking religion. There’s nothing wrong with my intention but some see it differently.

What she said was true though. Can’t a family have a bit of fun without being shunned by the public for, well, nothing? You tell us.


Juice 10th Anniversary Party

As the sole relevant voice of nightlife in the Klang Valley and Malaysia, JUICE Malaysia will be celebrating their 10th anniversary. In conjunction of the anniversary, JUICE Malaysia will be having nine different activities that will be ending with the finale party.

The nine activities includes a party night with Deer Society, JUICE tee party x Pestle and Mortar launch, Grafa gig, a JUICE Documentary, an art exhibition, an official pre party, JUICE sale day, Block party, Charity day and the Finale party.

The finale party will be on Thursday, 13th of December 2012 at Stage KL from 9pm-3am. We will be having local acts to be playing on that day which includes Twilight Action Girl, Enterprise and many more. The night will be head lined by Major Lazer.

This party is an invites only event. To win invites, go here.


#Grab: User Receives Suspicious Call After Booking Ride With Car Hailing App

We’ve heard of horror stories involving ride-hailing services such as Grab and Uber, and several unsuspecting preys have fallen victim to these schemes.

Lucky for Facebook user Jern Siong, his alertness might have saved him from being a potential victim of a robbery plan from a Grab driver.

According to the victim, he booked a ride with a Grab driver, but after waiting for 10 minutes, he got suspicious as the “vehicle never moved at all on the map”. He sent a message to the driver, but instead, received a completely unexpected reply.

“I got a call from a Malay lady telling me she was outside yesterday, and when I queried she just said, ‘Oh yes that guy sent me to pick you up.’ When pressed further she said she would call the 1st guy to confirm. At that point I hung up, made the report to Grab, and cancelled the ride.”

Jern Siong also explained that the person who called even asked for the amount of passengers, “like he wanted to be sure I was easy to rob or something”.

He also emphasized that he’s sharing his experience with the public as Grab did not seem to warn the public. However, netizens commented that Grab’s replies were commendable as they prioritised their customer’s safety and well-being.

The conversation between Jern Siong and Grab is as follows:

If you ever meet in a similar situation, Jern Siong’s advice was to not get in the car, but instead, to take a screenshot of the driver’s details, the alternate driver’s details, and contact the relevant company immediately. We agree with his advice, and urge all readers to remain alert and vigilant before boarding the car of a stranger.

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United Over 300,000 Cups Of Lipton Teh Tarik!

Malaysians nationwide have spoken through the “I’m a Malaysian, Teh Tarik is MY National Drink” campaign conceptualized by Lipton Malaysia to cement “Teh Tarik” as the Malaysian national drink.

Spurred by their pledges, Lipton Malaysia has decided to distribute an extra 100,000 sachets of 3-in-1 Lipton Teh Tarik, bringing the total to 300,000 to share the cup of national heritage with more Malaysians.

Lipton’s “I’m a Malaysian, Teh Tarik is MY National Drink” campaign, held from Merdeka Day to Malaysia Day, elicited unyielding support from proud Malaysians during the two-week period. They reinforced the aromatic drink’s standing in Malaysia via a specially-designed application on Lipton’s Facebook page, which received a resounding numbers of pledges in support of “Teh Tarik”.

The campaign saw Lipton Facebook fans increasing to 100,000 fans. Whoa!

Following Lipton’s vow at the start of the campaign, the tea brand is calling all Malaysians to collect their 3-in-1 Lipton Teh Tarik sachets from its nationwide giveaway. The giveaway will kick off at the Taman Jaya LRT Station in Selangor and ends at The Spring in Sarawak. Lipton Teh Tarik sachets will be distributed starting 1st to 8th October (between 8am to 6pm).

The collection dates for each state are:

For more information on Lipton Teh Tarik distribution points, visit the Lipton Malaysia Facebook page.


#SDCC2017: Marvel Unveils First Good Look At Thanos In “Avengers: Infinity War”

Welp, you know the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) drill – it ain’t over until Marvel brings out the guns.

The two #AvengersInfinityWar posters released at Comic-Con fit side-by-side together… Expect a third poster to be revealed very soon! pic.twitter.com/t88BZ13ZdV

— MCU – The Direct (@MCU_Direct) July 22, 2017

Said to be the culmination of everything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since 2008’s “Iron Man”, “Avengers: Infinity War” boasts an all-star cast that includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bethany, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klementieff, and Josh Brolin.

Josh Brolin plays the Mad Titan aka Thanos, the big bad that first made his cinematic debut in a brief post credit scene in “The Avengers”. Despite having heard a lot about this villain, we haven’t really seen him in action or seen him at all, even. Luckily, Marvel has revealed the latest picture of Thanos via their exclusive poster for SDCC attendees, giving fans a good look at how he’ll appear in the highly anticipated “Avengers: Infinity War”.

The latest poster focuses on Thanos and his personal team, the Black Order. Unlike how he was depicted in the comics and the post-credit scenes of the earlier Marvel movies, it looks like Thanos won’t be wearing his famous headpiece. It’s a small cosmetic tweak but he sure looks different without his gear, but that’s not to say that he’ll be any less intimidating.

Psst. More “Avengers: Infinity War” details to come when Marvel releases the 3rd poster!

Here it is! The full “Avengers: Infinity War” poster in all its glory.

Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers/Captain America can be seen sporting a beard, and Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow is rocking new blonde locks! There’s also Vision and Scarlet Witch in the background, as well as teen Groot (sniff, they grow up so fast) and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Incredible. We’re super stoked about the movie.

“Avengers: Infinity War” is slated to be released on 4th May 2018.

Sources: Kulturpat, MCU_Tweets / Featured image: Marvel Studios via MCU_Tweets.

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Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Spotted In Studio; Teases Collaboration On Instagram

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, two of the most notable hip-hop artistes are back in the studio.

If you’ve noticed, Dr. Dre hasn’t been musically active in nearly a decade after releasing “Detoxification” in 2009 while Snoop Dogg is in the midst of venturing his musical output into a more retro disco and funk genres following the success of his early 90’s track, “Doggfather”.

In case you didn’t know, this is not the first time that the pair has collaborated. Back in 1992, the duo teamed up for the most iconic “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”. In 1999, they released “Still D.R.E” and subsequently dropped “Next Episode” the following year.

The duo, who last collaborated together for Dre’s comeback single “Kush” in 2010, have now reunited as Dogg shared a post on Instagram, hinting fans that a collaboration is in the works. The photo came with the caption: “Guess who bAcc”.

A photo posted by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Jun 23, 2015 at 10:40pm PDT

From the pair’s studio session, there is no confirmation whether any tracks will be released anytime soon, but it is already hard for us to contain our excitement as the duo performed countless epic hip-hop collaborations in the past.

Meanwhile, Dr. Dre will be having a busy week ahead with the launch of Apple Music on 30th June. Snoop recently released “Bush”, his thirteenth studio album which was produced by Pharrell Williams on 5th May.

Till then, we’ll leave you with the duo’s hit track, “Ain’t Nothing But A G Thang” here:

Are you guys excited about their upcoming collaboration? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.