(NSFW) We Don’t Know How To Feel About These #StarWars Sex Toys

The new “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” blockbuster is coming out next week. That said, stores have already been selling merchandise in celebration of the highly-anticipated release.

However, a collection of newly-released “Star Wars” toys, called Star Toys, promises to take you on a pleasurable galaxy far, far away. For those thinking of embracing the dark side, here are a range of sex toys to awaken the forces in your nether regions.

Enter Geeky Sex Toys, the company from Brisbane, Australia responsible for selling a bunch of sex toys that mimic some of your favourite Star Wars props and characters from the franchise. Regardless if you’re going into the galaxy (Han) solo or exploring some Force-awakening fun with your partner, Star Toys has something for everyone.

“This year we had a bunch of requests for different types of sex toys based around villian characters. We decided that our Star Toys range was a great way to introduce a new level of kink to our products,” Geeky Sex Toys co-founder Emma told Mashable.

Did we mention that the Star Toys line also include glowing lightsaber dildos? There is a wide array of vibrators – “R2-V2,” “Darth Vibrator”, and “Vibe Trooper” designs – that can be recharged via USB. The 5-inch green silicone dildo is said to be inspired by the legendary Jedi Master, Yoda, himself.

There is also the 6-piece “Dark Side Bondage Kit” (pictured below) that comes with a ball gag, wrist and ankle cuffs, a collar, a masquerade mask, and a lightsaber-esque flogger. Although Geeky Sex Toys claims to up the ante on the kinkiness, netizens seem to think that the gears on Kylo Ren and Darth Vader are a lot more kinkier.

Not a “Star Wars” fans? No problem, we heard that Geeky Sex Toys has also produced Pokemon-inspired sex toys (Pokemoan), and also toys based on “Power Rangers” (The Mighty Moaning Anal Rangers), and “Guardians of the Galaxy” (Orgasms of the Galaxy).

If you’re still on the fence, here’s a Yoda quote: “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”

Sources: Mashable, io9 Gizmodo, Glamour.


(UPDATE) #LeeChongWei: “B” Sample Result Tested Positive For Banned Substance

It is confirmed. World  no. 1 Lee Chong Wei‘s B sample has tested positive for banned substance dexamethasone. Dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug, is a substance commonly used to aid an athlete’s rehabilitation process.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will make an official announcement in a press conference at 2pm at BAM headquarters in Bukit Kiara on Saturday, 8th Nov. The press conference will be chaired by BAM’s working committee on doping, Datuk Norza Zakaria.

Chong Wei, who went through a random dope test during the World Championships in Copenhagen on 30th Aug, witnessed the seal of his B sample being opened at Oslo on 5th Nov. He faces a 2-year ban but he will get a chance for a hearing with the Badminton World federation (BWF), in a date to be announced soon.

According to The Star, Chong Wei has been temporarily suspended from taking part in tournaments until the Badminton World Federation (BWF) hears his doping case.

Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) held a press conference to break the news but its chairman of anti-doping working committee, Datuk Norza Zakaria, did not name the athlete. He did, however, assure that he would do his best to defend the athlete.

I wish to inform that today (yesterday), we have received the letter dated Nov 7 from BWF informing the results of the testing for sample B. The result confirms the existence of dexamethasone. The substance is not a performance-enhancing drug. We also have been informed by BWF that this matter will be referred to the BWF doping hearing panel now and due process will take place. The panel will provide the time, date and location of the hearing. While waiting for the due process to happen, the player is under temporary suspension.

We are bound by BWF regulations, paragraph 14.4 on public disclosure. We plead to all to be patient and allow the due process to take place. BAM are working together with the Youth and Sports Minister on this and have hired a London-based lawyer Mike Morgan from Morgan Sports Law LLP, who specialises in sports law, to assist us on this matter.

The player has denied taking the drug and that is why we are going through all these processes to try and establish his innocence and defend him. He is an exceptional player. He has done a lot for the country and BAM. He deserves the best treatment. We have done our own investigation and we believe that he is innocent and based on this conclusion, we are providing assistance. We are hoping for a positive outcome.

Chong Wei faces a 2-year ban but if he can prove his innocence, the panel could reduce his sentence. He could be let off with just a warning or he could face a 3-to-6-month ban.

The 32-year-old Chong Wei has not been entered for the last 2 Superseries – the China and Hong Kong Opens – this month.

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M4M: Cube Entertainment’s New Idol Group

In May last year, Mr Park Jae-Hyun (General Department Head of Rookie Development Division of Cube Entertainment) revealed that the company was set to debut a new K-Pop idol boy group in 2013. At that time, it was said that the boyband would consist of five members (two Korean members, one Taiwanese member, one Hong Kong member, and one from China).

It seems that the time have come for Cube to reveal what they’ve long since been planning for because just today, an official website for an upcoming K-Pop idol boy group was launched.

The rookie group, M4M is said to be a project group of Cube Entertainment and Chinese company Xing Tian. M4M was put together through auditions in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and they’ve been training under the “incubating system” of Cube Entertainment ever since. This means that M4M members Jimmy, Vinson, Bin, and Alen have been preparing in secret – for a total of 1,460 days!

But the first of the great big secret is out.

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Introducing, M4M member Alen, who is seen in the teaser above all dressed up in a suit while playing a white baby grand. According to his profile on the M4M homepage, Alen is Chinese (as in, from China) and he turns 21 years old this year. Other statistics listed in his profile are as follows:

Hobby: Piano, Music, Travelling, Sleeping

Also released today is the teaser for Bin.

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According to the statistics, Bin is tall! 183 cm is equivalent to 6 feet! Hailing from China, the 22-year-old’s role in the group is a rapper. Other statistics as are follows:

No teasers for the other members have been released yet but we’re pretty sure that they’ll be introduced soon! Just remember to watch the website closely.

And thus begins the journey of another K-Pop idol boy group that’s well on their way to conquering the world.


#BR1M2016: First Stage Of Disbursement Starts Today, 28th January 2016

The 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) 2016 financial aid scheme will be divided into 4 stages in 1 year with the first phase beginning on 28th January.

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah has announced that the BR1M payment will start today and subsequently 28th April, 23rd June, and 28th September. The disbursement plan is to encourage recipients to make wiser budget plans with the money.

A new category call the e-Kasih household income programme has also been included this year to assist families with a household income of RM1000 and below. Those eligible will be entitled to a total amount of RM1050 that will be divided into RM250 each time in January and April, RM300 in June, and RM250 in September.

For its upgraded payment scheme, the BR1M assistance for family with household income below RM3000 has been raised from RM950 to RM1000 while family with household income between RM3000 and RM4000 has been raised from RM750 to RM800 for this year.

Ahmad Husni said the BR1M aid will be credited into the recipient’s account while those who fail to provide their bank details will receive BR1M vouchers that can be cashed at any Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches.

For updates on the latest BR1M news, you can check out their website or hit up their Facebook page.

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AirAsia Offers Cheap Flights For #GE13 Voters

From now until 30th April for the travel period from 22nd April until 5th May, AirAsia X is offering low fare for overseas Malaysians who want to come home to vote!

The airline’s “Fly Home To Vote” campaign allows eligible Malaysian voters in Australia to fly home to Kuala Lumpur with fares as low as low as A$199 (RM634). Those in Japan can fly home for as low as 12,000 (RM366); China 600 yuan (RM294); Korea 129,000 won (RM344) and Taiwan TW$3,290 (RM332).

For domestic travellers, fares start from RM29 one way for Kuala Lumpur to Johor Baru, Penang, Alor Setar, Terengganu, Langkawi and more, while all-in-fares from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Sibu, Sandakan, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and more start from RM59 one way.

AirAsia Berhad estimates that over 30 thousand passengers will be flying daily on the budget airline during the election fever from the 4th till the 6th of May. Interested travellers must be registered Malaysian voters and are required to provide details such as:

Travellers departing from Perth, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai are also required to give their planned departure and return dates. AirAsia X said it would validate these details with the Election Commission to ensure the voting eligibility of its passengers.

More details on this campaign can be seen at aax_myelection@airasia.com and their website.


#InsideOut: Pixar Previews New “Just Like Joy” Teaser Ahead Of Movie Release

Every individual is unique, including their emotions.

Following the announcement of Pixar‘s upcoming movie titled “Inside Out“, 2 additional clips were released last month, revealing to the audience more on how emotions work inside the mind. Today, Disney’s Pixar Animation Studio once again released another new “Just Like Joy” teaser.

Featuring the voice of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and Phyllis Smith, the Academy Award winner Pete Docter, of “Up” and “Monster, Inc.” fame, will helm the movie alongside co-director Ronnie del Carmen while Jonas Rivera will serve as producer.

Based on an original idea by Docter,  the story centres on a young girl Riley, who was forced to leave her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco.

Just like everybody else, Riley is guided by 5 main emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. These main emotions live and operate in the “headquarters” of Riley’s mind, where they prompt and advise her through everyday life.

The story continues as Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco which leads to turmoil in “headquarters”. Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion always tries to keep things positive but the emotions too, face conflict on what’s best for Riley in a new city, house, and school.

From the trailer, we learned that Anger, Fear and Disgust were having trouble as they tried to deal with Riley’s emotion without Joy and Sadness (both of them were in the midst of finding their way out of a long-term memory). When Fear suggested that the threesome do what Joy would do, Disgust was then heard as saying, “Anger, Fear, Disgust, how are we suppose to be happy?”

The latest additional clip of “Just Like Joy” displays more than just Riley’s emotion, but also takes us inside of Riley’s mother’s “headquarters” of her mind, portraying that all of our emotions run quite similar on the inside except the fact that they look different.

Pixar’s “Inside Out” will be released in a cinema near you on 19th June 2015.

For more on “Inside Out”, visit the movie’s Facebook page.

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Daft Punk “Human After All” Remix Album Now Available World Wide

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The French duo originally released a limited-edition of the Human After All remix album exclusively in Japan in 2006, making it difficult for fans outside of Japan to download the remix tracks. But now, 8 years later, Daft Punk has finally released the album worldwide and it’s huge! The 15-track compilation includes remixes from Justice, Soulwax, SebastiAn, Basement Jaxx, and more. The album also features a team up of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, one half of Daft Punk, with Éric Chedeville on Le Knight Club’s remix of “Technologic”.

The Human After All remix album includes more of a broken down, tech house feel than the original tracks making it very refreshing to see and hear remixers add their own personal style to each of these originals. Stream the album below:


Hype’s Now Playing: Nic Chagall ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – This Time

Nic Chagall (of German DJ/producer duo Cosmic Gate) once again demonstrates his unique club-floor affinity, burring and warping the sub-riffs, and using lucent, echoing pianos to bring “This Time” his instantly recognisable, thoroughly irresistible signature sound. The vocals of Jonathan Mendelsohn meanwhile (who previously worked with Hardwell, Dash Berlin, and Orjan Nilsen) deliver “This Time” its emotional, anthemic core.

Needless to say, Nic’s signature sound and the stunning vocals of Jonathan Mendelsohn are setting the bar high for another year of big tracks on Cosmic Gate’s WYM label.

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Like it? Nic Chagall ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn’s “This Time” is available for purchase here.


CONTEST: A Premium Super-Club Experience At H-Artistry

Taking place in SPICE Penang (formerly known as PISA), H-Artistry is bringing a fantastic mix of artists from around the world to perform on the Global Art of Mixing stage, together with the signature Hennessy V.S.O.P long drinks: Hennessy Apple, Hennessy Berry, Hennessy Ginger and Hennessy Soda. Party goers will also be treated to H-Artistry’s trademark party atmosphere, with SPICE Penang transformed into a huge, VIP club for one night only.

Venue: SPICE Penang (Formerly known as PISA)

The good news is, we’ve got FOUR pairs of passes to giveaway to four of our lucky readers/followers. Want ‘em? Just answer the following corrections correctly in the most creative manner and stand a chance to win!:

E-mail your answers to submit@hype.my. And good luck!

* There are no physical passes, winners’ names will be put on the guestlist on the event day.

For more information, visit their website.


Pop Lives On At The #BBMAs

From major performances from the likes of Katy Perry, John Legend, Lorde, Shakira, and even Michael Jackson, the 2014 Billboard Music Awards set Las Vegas on fire earlier today. This year, the award show attendees were treated to epic “live” performances of some of the world’s favourite artistes, starting with Katy Perry, who set the fireworks off at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

She performed remotely from the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena during the awards ceremony and even invited a shocked fan who was celebrating her birthday to join her onstage. Her “Birthday” song was topped off with Katy Perry flying away from a spinning cake and riding a zipline complete with colourful balloons over the audience.

And that’s not to say that we had expected any less from the quirky songstress anyway.

The best performance at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards was hands down the very special guest appearance from the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. He completely ruled the awards show with a hologram performance to “Slave to the Rhythm,” a song from Jackson’s new posthumous album “Xscape,” along with a plethora of background dancers, beaming lights, and fire blasts.

It was easily the biggest moment in the history of the Billboard Music Awards. Watch:

Full list of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards winners as follows:

Which win or non-win surprised you the most? Shoot away in the comments! We’re all eyes and ears.

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#UCSIUniversity: Hydrochloric Acid Spill Causes Lecturers & Students To Evacuate

A hydrochloric acid spill caused an interruption in classes at UCSI University earlier today (Wednesday, 17th August).

The incident, which happened at approximately 10am at the university’s Block C science lab, caused teachers and students to be evacuated from the building. A 28-year-old female student, who faced difficulties in breathing, was also given immediate medical care.

According to reports, an unnamed lab technician accidentally broke a 2.5 litre container of hydrochloric acid, resulting in the spillage. A Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson explained that they received a phone call regarding the incident at 10:43am, and immediately sent a team of personnel to the university, which was located at Taman Connaught, Cheras.

They arrived at the location approximately 10 minutes later and used a large amount of sand to absorb the acid. “We couldn’t use water to clean the spillage as it could cause the chemical components to diffuse into the air. During the cleaning process, we also had to make sure the windows were open. A litmus test was also conducted at certain intervals until the pH value went back to neutral. The whole procedure took around 1 to 2 hours,” elaborated the spokerperson.

Although the spillage was successfully removed, the spokesperson insisted that all students and lecturers keep clear of the area until a chemical test can be conducted. This is to ensure that no residue remains.

Hyodrochloric acid is a highly corrosive and strong mineral acid that can cause damage to the respiratory organs, eyes, skin, and intestines if not handled properly. Skin contact with large amounts of the liquid could also cause severe burns to the skin.

If inhaled, it could cause the victim to experience coughing, hoarseness, and shortness of breath. In more serious cases, spasm of the larynx, sores in the respiratory tract, and even fluid build-up in the lungs could occur too.


Ciggies Prices Up From Today Onwards!

British American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT Malaysia) has announced an increase in the prices of all its cigarette brands.

Effective today, the new price for Dunhill, Kent, and Benson & Hedges is set at RM10.50 while Peter Stuyvesant and Pall Mall range will be sold at RM9.00 each. The price for Pall Mall plain, Lucky Strike and Rothmans International are revised to RM10.90 each.

BAT Malaysia managing director Datuk William Toh said the company was facing inflationary pressures, labour and input costs, resulting in the rise of its operating costs. In addition, he said, the legal tobacco industry volumes were also affected by continuing high levels of illicit trade.


Summerie: 5 Benefits Of Using Its Natural Bath & Hair Care Range

Longing for a beach vacation? Summerie, the fusion of ‘summer’ and ‘reverie’, offers the perfect personal care range for everyday people.

In the midst of the #NewNormal and compulsory SOPs to follow, the launch of this homegrown brand couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.

Each formulation contains more than 94% natural origin ingredients, and they are all free from SLS and SLES, parabens, mineral oil and synthetic colouring, with no animal-derived
ingredients.

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The complete range of Summerie body wash, shampoo and sanitisers are now available at Guardian stores nationwide, with a recommended retail price from RM4.90 to RM17.90. For more information, click here.


You Ready For The Next “Team Voice”?

What’s better than one season of The Voice per year? That’s right – two seasons in 12 months! Hot on the heels of a compelling Season 3 which crowned Team Blake’s Cassadee Pope as winner, the new season coming in March 2013 is guaranteed to shake things up in a big way.

Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green are taking a brief respite from the show for career commitments, while R&B superstar Usher and the Latina, hip-shaking Shakira will step in to fill the void.

What would the chemistry be like between old-timers Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, and the newbies Usher and Shakira? After all, one of the selling points of The Voice has been the easy banter among the old foursome, beyond the bromance between Adam and Blake, and the competing wardrobe between Christina and Cee Lo, both outlandish in their own ways.

Lending a clue to the new team’s dynamics is the latest US promotional trailer for Season 4, where Adam and Blake pick up the new coaches (and make them sit in the back), squabble over the choice of radio stations, and end up with them all singing along to the corny “Total Eclipse of the Heart”:

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Giving his new co-stars the thumbs up is Adam, who sums it up nicely to TV Guide, “Christina and Cee Lo are so close to my heart because we went through the show becoming a success together, and Usher and Shakira are coming into it as a big frickin’ instituition. So it’s different, but it still feels good, because they’re legitimate artists”.

And it seems there might just be a third party in the Adam-Blake bromance, with rumours of Usher and Blake getting along great and Usher bringing out Blake’s “inner MC Hammer”. Now, that is something we would want to see!

The Voice Season 4 premieres on 31st March 2013 (Sunday) first and exclusively on AXN (Astro 701) & AXN HD (Astro 721) and every Sunday at 8:10pm.

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LucasArts Officially Closed, Employees Might Suffer

Yesterday, Walt Disney confirmed that they’re shutting down the 30-year-old LucasArts studio (once known for humour-tinged adventure games like Secret of Monkey Island) that they inherited with the acquisition of George Lucas’ film company. The move to shut down LucasArts was due to the fact that they want to focus on licensing its Star Wars brand externally.

To that effect, there’s word that they will be laying off all employees in the studio’s San Francisco and Singapore offices. In fact, Miss Rasa Buckley (communications manager for Lucasfilm in Singapore) has confirmed that LucasArts staff in Singapore would be laid off. At time of writing, she was still unable to say how many were affected although the company was doing all it could for those who would be laid off. This includes transferring them to other positions in Lucasfilm if they were available.

In addition to that, Miss Rasa Buckley also said that the move is part of a strategy to shift away from developing the game titles externally and that in-house development of titles had been stopped. The company is now looking to transfer rights for the games to external parties for development, citing the “tremendous potential” of some of the titles, including the highly-anticipated Star Wars 1313.


8 Best Places To Buy Your Raya Fit, From Online Malls To Old-School Stores

Only a few days left until Hari Raya! Have you done your shopping yet?

Hari Raya is all about family, festive decorations, delicious food and excitement. But the most important element is arguably dressing up. A big part of Hari Raya is getting ready and dressed, and a lot of us spend Ramadan hopping from mall to mall to check out the best outfits for the upcoming festivities. So, if you haven’t done your shopping yet, the good news is, there’s still time. And to help you out, we’ve created a list of 8 different places you can get your Raya fits this year!

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Although this online shopping site doesn’t require an introduction, we would be remiss if we left it out. The online destination for fashion and lifestyle, Zalora has a huge selection of Baju Kurung that you’re sure to adore. You might just find everything you need for Raya here, including top worldwide and domestic brands for clothing, shoes, accessories, and beauty products for men and women.

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This year, Zalora hopes to rekindle the nostalgia for Raya with #ZALORAYA2023. After all, we haven’t been able to celebrate Raya properly in a while. As you choose the clothing that would best suit your desired appearance this Raya, browse and buy items from companies like Zalia, Lubna, NH by Nurita Harith, PBR by Raeesa, Yadotsa, Maslea, Syomirizwa Gupta Dewi, Naelofar, Ana & Aora, and more.

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Raya or not, this place is a shopper’s paradise on any occasion.

Kamdar’s 2023 Raya collection offers a staggering variety of baju, including family sets, baju kurung Pahang, and baju kurung contemporary. For this Hari Raya, go for the Arman Baju Melayu Modern and Lamartin Baju Melayu collection for men; and some fancy but comfortable baju kurung and kebaya collection by Kamdar for women. Both are constructed of embroidered clothing that will keep you both at ease and stylish. Not to mention, Kamdar offers reasonable prices too!

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Another place to shop for Raya clothing is the Kuala Lumpur-based IMAAN Boutique. This year’s Raya collection, which is centred on Muslimah clothing, highlights baju kurung and modest gowns decorated with floral and ballerina-inspired attire. From the stylish Bidadari Mini Kurung to the classy Modern Dress, you’ll undoubtedly discover a piece you adore. You can also complete your Raya look with hijabs and other accessories from the online retailer. Currently, there’s an on going Raya Flash sale. So grab you Raya outfits now!

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What’s Raya if you don’t wear matching outfits with your spouse and kids? Speaking of kids, at times, it’s hard to find good Raya clothes for them because there are fewer options. Even if you find a suitable label, the designs are limited. POKOKS, which specialises in children’s apparel, now sells family sets on its website, which are ideal for individuals who want to coordinate attire with their loved ones!

Pokoks.kids has a lovely selection of carefully crafted baju kurung for you and your little ones that are inspired by culture and the environment. Your kids will look stylish and feel cozy this Ramadan thanks to chic and soft clothing. POKOKS even has options for both men and women. You can check out their latest collections, which include The Sarang, The Jumpa and The Tanam lines.

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It would be wrong to leave out Jakel, the original. Jakel offers a wide selection of materials and ready-to-wear styles at competitive prices. With its traditional cutting, the baju Melayu collection has always been popular with males. Additionally, sampin and songkok are available here. Your Raya shopping may be completed here in one place! We don’t need to say anything more about the women’s section.

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The rule here is simple: to only create clothes that Alia Bastamam would wear. Alia’s resort aesthetic, which is praised by women, is the result of her careful and inclusive grasp of the moods and auras of women, which oscillate between femininity, strength, and sensuality. Since its 2010 start, the brand has placed a strong emphasis on made-to-order designs from its Atelier and Bridal collections. In response, the company established itself in the upscale ready-to-wear market with a focus on resort-inspired designs. So, this Raya, why not shop some top-notch outfits from the best to impress?

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Jovian’s apparel are available on an online e-commerce site, in addition to its glamorous boutiques in Shah Alam, Bangsar, and Bangi. Through the debut of the namesake designer’s Ready-To-Wear brand in August 2012, Jovian Mandagie made his touch accessible to Malaysian women. Despite being reasonably-priced, the quality of Jovian’s creations is astonishing. The beautiful jewels, elaborate beading and sophisticated designs have inspired Malaysian women to travel abroad. But that’s only the start. Today, Jovian offers a large selection of Raya clothing for both men and children.

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We’re all familiar with Lazada – but how many of us have gone Raya outfit shopping on the e-commerce platform? Fesyen Raya LazLook brings you only the best and stunning outfits by our local designers and what’s better than that? The Koleksi Raya LazLook features a line-up from Naelofar, Rico Rinaldi, Petit Moi, Poplook, Cynthia Tang, Zucca, Gene Martino, Zoe Arissa, Bayu Somerset, and TATO Shop. Trust us, these collections are amazing because we got to witness the looks first-hand during the Lazada’s Glamorous Raya Fashion Runway right at Bukit Bintang!

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Megan Fox Is Pregnant!

Finally, rumours that you can obsess over because it’s true – Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are reportedly expecting their first child.

A source close to the couple said, “”They just found out and are incredibly excited. Brian knows she’ll be wonderful with the baby.”

The 25-year-old Transformers sex symbol is already playing Mommy to Brian’s 10-year-old Kassius. Or rather, stepmommy. So preparing for motherhood isn’t exactly going to be a life-altering event for her. But of course, she has always wanted to start a family of “her own”.

Previously, Megan has mentioned, “I’ve always wanted kids. It’s just about the timing being right. I have a number in my of what amount of money I want in the bank so that I can protect that child’s future. And really protect it, so that kid never strugglers. Once I feel safe with that then I’ll have them.”

“I want at least two, probably three kids. I’ve always been maternal.”

Now, we know what you’re thinking. Megan? Maternal?

The tabloids have been crazily obsessive over Megan Fox since she made her Transformers debut in 2007. But they’ve also always painted her in a, how do we put it, sexual light. And for Megan, being right smack in the heart of controversy is nothing new to her.

Perhaps now we’ll have a different reason to really pay attention to her.


The Batman Part 2 – Which Of These 4 Villains Will The Dark Knight Take On Next?

With the rousing success of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman”, it comes as no surprise that we’ll be getting a sequel starring Robert Pattinson’s rendition of the Dark Knight. Get ready for “The Batman Part II”, set to hit theatres sometime in 2025. The film will continue to remain in Matt Reeves’ universe, or Elseworld, and will not be related to James Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU) or his new Batman film, “The Brave and the Bold”. At least for now. There’s been a ton of exciting updates regarding the development of the film, which includes potential villains that could appear in the upcoming sequel. Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves have been suggesting some rather interesting candidates that could appear in the film.

The question is: Which of their villains will most likely be featured in the sequel? Could we potentially be getting more than one? If you came here to find out some answers, then you’re in the right place because we’re breaking down all teased villains that could play the antagonist in “The Batman Part II”!

According to Scott Snyder’s New 52 storyline of “Batman”, long before the Waynes, the Falcones, the Cobblepots or the other powerful families of Gotham carved out the city…there were the true rulers of the land. There’s a rather interesting nursery rhyme young Bruce Wayne heard when he was young. It goes:  Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time, ruling Gotham from a shadowy perch, behind granite and lime. They watch you at your hearth, they watch you in your bed, speak not a whispered word of them or they’ll send the Talon for your head.

The aforementioned Court of Owls is an ancient secret cult of influential elites who control Gotham’s political and economic infrastructure. You may have seen them in TV shows like “Gotham” and the video game “Gotham Knights”. No matter the version of the group, they’re always depicted as a group of well-dressed folk wearing spooky white owl masks, led by the golden-masked Grandmaster. If someone were to ever expose the Court of Owls or threaten their interests, they would send their skilled, undead assassins called Talons after them.

In an interview with “Den of Geek”, Robert Pattinson stated that: “I’d love to do something like Court of Owls. There are elements of The Batman which are kind of horror and I think it really feels quite new for Batman.” To that we wholeheartedly agree, the idea of his Batman going up against a powerful cult in the city of Gotham would fall perfectly in line with the thriller/horror motif Matt Reeves has set up with his burgeoning Batman franchise. In “The Batman”, we saw the Dark Knight go up against not just individual serial killers like the Riddler. He also took on the threat of systemic corruption brought about by Carmine Falcone and his criminal organisation.

Furthermore, there is a hidden history between the Waynes and the Court that could continue Bruce Wayne’s struggle with his familial past. Fans online are theorising that the owl-themed greeting card addressed to Batman in the first film could be a hint that the Court of Owls is making its way into the sequel.

Fun fact: owls are natural predators of bats so the poetry of Batman going up against the Court of Owls and its legion would be amazing!

While the Court of Owls is currently a strong potential pick, there are some classic villains in the Bat’s rogue gallery in the running as well. Before you ask, no, Barry Keoghan’s Joker will not be appearing in “The Batman Part II”, at least not as the main villain. That being said, there are currently three names that have been thrown out there: Calendar Man, Hush and Mr. Freeze. After mentioning his love for the Court of Owls with Den of Geek, Pattinson has also said that he’d love to see the Calendar Man appear in the sequel as a Hannibal-Lecter-style serial killer who strikes on specific dates. As cool as that sounds, we don’t think Calendar Man will be the film’s next pick. Following one serial killer with another would be redundant.

Director Matt Reeves has also given us some very juicy details with regards to which of the Bat’s rogues gallery could be appearing in future films. When asked on a Q&A by Twitter Movies if there was a villain he’d love to bring into his universe, he chose Hush as his choice. However, he was very quick to temper expectations by saying that he was still in the “planning stages” and told viewers not to go around spreading rumours about Hush being in the sequel. While an intriguing idea for sure, putting Hush in the sequel would be a huge mistake.

In the comics, Hush is Thomas Elliot, a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne who becomes the criminal mastermind with a vendetta against his former best friend. He rallies various criminals including Poison Ivy, Clayface, Two-Face and the Joker to destroy Batman and the Wayne legacy. He was always jealous of Bruce’s perfect life and hated the fact that Thomas Wayne stopped him from inheriting his abusive father’s wealth by saving his mother’s life. To bring Hush into the film would weave too tangled a narrative web, even if the film was two and a half hours. If Elliot’s character is given some time to be established in “The Batman Part II” then perhaps sometime down the line, he could appear as Hush.

In a press event, Collider reported that Reeves has also expressed interest in bringing a more “grounded” version of Mr. Freeze into his Batman universe. He also elaborated on how he loved the more “fantastical” elements of Batman’s mythos and thinks there’s a great story to tell with Mr. Freeze. It’s interesting how in this statement, he seems a lot less hesitant about this idea.

Personally, as fans of all things Batman, we love the fact that both Reeves and Pattinson are avoiding the more well-known villains and giving some much-needed love to more niche characters. As for which of their teased villains is most likely to appear in “The Batman Part II”, we’re going to have to go with Mr. Freeze. Believe it or not, the Court of Owls has made several appearances in Bat-media! They’ve appeared in CW’s “Gotham” and are set to appear in another TV series this year “Gotham Knights”. Then we have the video game “Gotham Knights”, which is totally unrelated to the CW show, featuring the Court of Owls as the main villain. They were also the main villain in the animated film “Batman vs. Robin”.

So while we love the Court of Owls, we don’t think Reeves is going to want to draw comparisons with the other media adaptations of the group. As we mentioned earlier, Calendar Man would be a tad too similar to Riddler and bringing Hush into Reeves’ Batman sequel would be way too soon. Ultimately, Reeves is the one with the most creative authority and he’s right when he says that Mr. Freeze could be used to tell a really compelling story.

Besides the 1998 film “Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero”, there hasn’t really been a truly memorable and accurate depiction of Mr. Freeze in film. There are so many layers to the character that make him both sympathetic and sinister. In spite of his icy exterior, deep down Victor Fries is just a man desperate to save his wife Nora. However, he’s willing to go to any lengths to save his love. If Reeves manages to deliver on his “grounded” take on Mr. Freeze, he would make cinematic history as the man who redeemed the character from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s terrible, terrible version.

So which of the four villains pitched by Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves do you want to see in “The Batman Part II”? Be sure to let us know in your comments!

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#AliceThroughTheLookingGlass: Pink’s Hubby & Daughter Star In “Just Like Fire” MV

OMG! This is possibly our favourite music video from Pink to date.

Pink has entered the world of “Alice In Wonderland“, and she has brought her husband Carey Hart and their 4-year-old daughter Willow Sage along for the ride in her magical clip for “Just Like Fire”.

Directed by Dave Meyers, the clip starts off with Carey in the kitchen offering his wife a cup of tea before asking, “Are you just going to hang around all day?” Dangling from pink silks while hanging from the ceiling, Pink ignores her hubby and continues to spins skillfully through the room.

Cut to an adorable Willow, who is sporting a pair of light pink pigtails, as she willingly follows a blue butterfly through the looking glass and into Alice’s magical world. Intrigued, the 36-year-old rocker swings towards the mirror and enters the magic mirror as well.

The pop star previously shared how her little girl inspired the track, which will be featured in the upcoming “Alice Through The Looking Glass“. “She’s my inspiration for everything. I think of little girls like her when I’m doing something like this because I want it to be fun. I think of that spirit Willow has, where she’s totally uninhibited and wants to dance around naked, and that’s how I go into the song,” said the singer.

“What’s awesome about Alice is the whole theme, from the start of the movie, is: Girls can do it, too. She’s the captain of her own ship, but it takes her femaleness to be that fierce, so that’s another great [message] for our house. I try to keep Willow as empowered as possible,” Pink told People.

As Pink enters Alice’s world, she comes face-to-face with herself in various Wonderland characters. There, we see the entertainer playing every single piece on a giant chessboard and later gets into a heated argument with herself. She even gets to enjoy a kooky tea party with the Mad Hatter and frolics through a colourful field of flowers.

All in all, the “Alice Through The Looking Glass”-themed music video is thoroughly enjoyable, and the family tie-in was a nice addition to the clip. There is however a wild twist but you’ll have to watch till the end to see the punchline. We’re glad to have you back Pink!

“Alice Through The Looking Glass” will open in Malaysian cinemas on 11th August 2016.


Fun Facts: 5 Things No One Told You About “The Great Wall”

If you weren’t super impressed by the return of “Jason Bourne”, well, the good news is that Matt Damon will be back in action again. This time, he’ll be visiting one of the world’s most iconic landmarks in China.

Not only is “The Great Wall” China’s most expensive film to date (with a budget of $135 million), the film is also Zhang Yimou (張藝謀)’s first English-language film, or as the legendary Chinese director prefers to term it – “a Hollywood film with a Zhang Yimou touch”.

Set during the Song dynasty, some 1000 years ago, “The Great Wall” centres on a trio of mercenaries who have travelled from the West with the intention to steal gunpowder and a rumoured legendary weapon in hopes of conquering China. Upon their arrival at the Great Wall however, William Garin (played by Matt Damon) and his companions find themselves caught in a war between China’s elite military warriors called The Nameless Order and monsters.

Besides Damon, the all-star ensemble cast include Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Mackenzie Foy, as well as Chinese superstars Andy Lau (劉德華), former EXO member Luhan (鹿晗), Eddie Peng (彭于晏), and Jing Tian (景甜).

Here are some other fun facts about the movie that you might not have known about:

1. The project was delayed because changes needed to be made

Did you know “The Great Wall” took 7 years to really take off? Even after Zhang Yimou came on board, the revered filmmaker insisted that some changes needed to take place in order to make this movie better than previous Chinese-Hollywood films.

“I made them agree to a big budget and pushed the filming start date 1 year later as I needed to make amendments to the Chinese fiction. Almost every day I would think about the script and throw in little details, bonding both the Eastern and Western cultures. It was a very difficult thing to do but you must make a product that is accurate, otherwise it would not be good,” revealed Zhang.

“The American team (producers and scriptwriters) was worried about showing me the story at first because they thought it would be too much of a ‘Hollywood monster-type’ story for me. But then I saw that there were Chinese elements in the plot line and that the story was meaningful and original,” the director added.

2. Who are these supposedly scary monsters?

From the trailer, we see that these monsters look like scaly green giant lizards. These mythical creatures are identified as “taotie”. Every 60 years, the taotie will attack the Chinese people for 8 consecutive days. According to Chinese mythology, the taotie species are greedy beasts who devour anything and everything that crosses their path.

In “The Great Wall”, these monsters are seen attacking the humans who have become greedy for money and power. As such, the taotie are often used as a symbol of greed and gluttony.

3. The defenders are known as The Nameless Order

The Nameless Order are warriors sworn to uphold the corps’ 4 principles: Discipline, Loyalty, Secrecy, and Sacrifice. They’ve been trained for years to take on the monsters and will protect the country and its Emperor at any cost. William Garin and Pero Tovar were captured by the warriors during their trip. They are later joined by Sir Ballard, a European who, like them, was taken prisoner when he wanted to steal black powder.

4. Everyone has been accusing the movie of Hollywood whitewashing but the Chinese themselves

Prior to the release of “The Great Wall” in China, Matt Damon had to fend off complaints (mostly from Western viewers and critics), saying that the main role should have gone to an Asian person instead of a European. Ironically, the 46-year-old had a warmer response from the Chinese themselves.

“I really wish people would watch the film first before forming an opinion of it. Yes, there are foreigners in the movie who seem to save the day for China, but there is a lot more to the story and character than that. Besides, it is a very common plot line,” Matt Damon said, using James Cameron’s “Avatar” as an example of how a foreigner decides to help out a different species from a foreign land.

5. K-Pop star Luhan garnered top praises from Andy Lau and Matt Damon

Although Luhan (鹿晗) was criticised for his acting performance in “The Great Wall”, 2 of the biggest stars in the film have defended the former EXO member. “Yesterday, I asked a few media to speak up if they think that he’s not good enough, but nobody was willing to clarify (on what was written). Don’t worry, I’ve already scolded them on your (Luhan’s) behalf yesterday!” Lau told the singer during a recent press conference.

The Hong Kong actor wasn’t the only one who thought so. Matt Damon also had nothing but praise for the singer. “You know there were people who really surprised me like Luhan. Every time I looked at him in a scene, without saying a lot, he could convey so much and I was really impressed with him. That’s a really hard thing to do as an actor,” said Damon.

“The Great Wall” is currently playing in Malaysian cinemas.

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

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Real Or Gimmick? Baby Shima Claims She Was Scammed By Bang Jamal

Baby Shima recently made an eyebrow-raising allegation against man. The singer took to her Instagram to call out an individual known as Bang Jamal for apparently “scamming” her.

Through a statement posted on social media this past weekend, Shima had called for the person to return her money. She also went on to claim that many people have fallen victim to the scammer.

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“Bang Jamal, give me back my money as soon as possible! You didn’t answer my calls, and you didn’t even respond to my texts on WhatsApp!! Enough with scamming (other people)!!” the 30-year-old celeb wrote on Instagram. During a previous interview with Harian Metro, Shima revealed that she knew Bang Jamal through a friend. “He told me he wanted to collaborate with me for a business, but he ended up disappearing with the money I gave him,” she told the publication.

Just as netizens delved deeper into the speculations, it was revealed that the drama involving Shima and the “scammer” was merely a publicity stunt by Shima to promote her new single, aptly called “Bang Jamal”, which features TikToker @mamatgotnochill.  According to Shima, all of the videos were only a gimmick to entertain her fans. Cue the eye roll.

“This is not a scam. Those who have followed me for a long time already know that I love entertaining (the public). In fact, if you take a look at all my postings about Bang Jamal, you can see that the content wasn’t that serious. Perhaps my acting (in the videos) looked real, that’s why people believed that I was scammed,” she told Kosmo.

Shima has since apologised for causing drama. That’s why one can never trust these special breed of local celebs.

Sources: Instagram, Harian Metro, Kosmo.


#JurassicWorld2: Sequel Lands Daniella Pineda As 2nd Female Lead

As “Jurassic World 2” approaches production, casting news are beginning to increase in frequency and significance. Actress Daniella Pineda, who is well known for her role in “The Detour” and “The Vampire Diaries”, has signed on to star in Universal’s juggernaut dino-sequel.

Just like everything in regards to the film, details about Pineda’s role is currently being kept under wraps, but reports does reveal that the 29-year-old actress is to be one of the new female leads.

She is joining Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, who will be reprising their roles as Owen Grady and Claire Dearing respectively. Besides that, B.D. Wong is also expected to return as the twisted geneticist Dr. Henry Wu in some capacity. Other newcomers to the franchise include Rafe Spall, Toby Jones, and Justice Smith.

We already know that certain parts of the filming will take place in Hawaii (aka fictional island Isla Nubar), so fans can expect there to be some classic dinosaur island action. Director J.A. Bayona has revealed that the sequel will be “darker” and “scarier” than “Jurassic World”. He also stated that the film will take on the subject of animal abuse.

“Jurassic World 2” is expected to start filming next month and is scheduled for release on 22nd June 2018.


(UPDATE) #WeRunKL: Nike’s We Run KL 21K 2016 Registration & Race Day Announced

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

Nike is set to elevate the running experience for Malaysian runners with We Run KL 21K 2016. Scheduled to take place on 10th April 2016 in the heart of the capital city, Nike is enabling runners to unleash their inner athlete via digital and on-ground services.

“Nike believes in providing runners with everything they need to achieve their personal goals and reach new levels as an athlete in their own right. Through the variety of services available at retail and on digital platforms, runners will be guided, encouraged, motivated and inspired in preparation for the 21km race. They will work towards becoming a better runner each day and prove it to themselves on April 10th at We Run KL 21K,” commented Angelene Chong, Nike Malaysia Country Marketing Manager.

To give you an idea of what the We Run KL runners experienced last year, check out the video below:

In conjunction with the Nike We Run KL 21K 2016, Nike Malaysia will be organising a holistic 12-week training programme, powered by Coach in the Nike+ Running app, featuring a series of training sessions that cover different areas such as Speed Training, HIIT workouts, and Distance Stamina.

The programme will be brought to life and complemented at physical training sessions curated and supported by long-term partners of Nike and seasoned marathoners: Jean-Pierre Lautrédoux (JP), Shaharudin Hashim (Coach Din), and Teoh Sue Ling (Coach Sue). These 3 We Run KL running coaches will share personal training tips, nutritional advice, and personal experiences to guide, motivate and inspire runners to ignite the best runner in them.

Race participants who are Nike+ Running app users will be closely monitored on their training progress and be rewarded with additional services for their achievements. They will also be sent motivational messages to keep them going.

To further support their We Run journey, select Nike retail outlets will also be providing personalized services to assist runners in selecting the best gear for both training and Race Day itself. In-store services such as footwear trial and apparel fitting will be available to runners to fully equip them with everything they need to enable the athlete within them.

Registration for Nike We Run KL 2016 begins on 16th January at www.nike.com/werunkl.

Race registration details are as follows:

Registration for the Nike We Run KL 21K 2016 is now closed.

For more information, visit www.nike.com/werunkl.

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2NE1’s CL Talks Being “Bad”

YG Entertainment has much to be proud. Not only have they successfully achieved milestones in terms of the music industry, 2013 is also proving to be an interesting year for their artistes’ projects. Recently, K-Pop idol girl group 2NE1’s leader CL released her solo debut, “The Baddest Female”.

Following which, she sat down with Star News for an exclusive interview where she spilled the deets on dating, 2NE1’s comeback, the making of her solo debut, and more:

When she was asked about how she was like off stage when she was just hanging out compared to her celebrity persona, she said:

People think I go to clubs often and drink a lot, but to be honest I’m not good at that. I’ve never really felt that it was fun to go and meet people outside. I have the most fun doing music. Sometimes, I even think that I might be addicted to work. When I’m resting, I like to cook. I think cooking is an art form, too. You have to make something within 2 hours with good ingredients. I’ve cooked for the members before, and they said it was good. I just hope my future husband enjoys it, too.

On her MV for “The Baddest Female”, she said:

Not just G-Dragon oppa and Taeyang oppa, but so many people helped me. The atmosphere felt like they were just playing around, having fun instead of working. They just hung around with each other and didn’t really pay attention to me. It was fun. When we had a meeting for the music video, I just said, “Come hang out”, and they did.

When asked if she wanted to write her own music, she said:

Teddy oppa writes songs so well that I have more fun just expressing it. For me, it’s fun to think, “How should I do this?” and “How would this change with my voice?”. If I get a chance, I want to write a song, too. I think nothing is better than experiencing it yourself when you’re learning. So I was always with him when he was writing music. If I’m curious, I’ll always ask something.

Of course, she was also asked about dating and her ideal type. She said:

I want to date. I want to write songs when I really feel these things. I don’t think it’s right to force it. Maybe our CEO is keeping a firm defense, but I haven’t met anyone. If I get a chance, I want to date.

I like someone who I can talk to easily and be comfortable with. I like childish movies like romantic comedies. I don’t really want a knight on a white horse. I just want someone who’s fun and comfortable to be with. When I asked others who they see me with, they tell me that it’s not someone who’s Korean. I believe someone good will eventually come along.

As I’ve said, I don’t want to limit myself as a female rapper but I want to do a variety of things. I’m going to do them all slowly. I like rock and traditional R&B, but my roots were always in hip hop. I’ve liked it since I was young, and it’s still flowing in my blood. No matter what, that’s going to be my base.

I’m always dreaming about it. I always imagined an energetic stage that I can communicate with people. I want to do a free stage with just me and the music, and I want to go on a huge stage in terms of stage effects and visuals.

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On having a similar concept with Lee Hyori (Baddest Female/Bad Girl), she said:

I used the term “bad” to mean “cool”. Sunbaenim’s song means probably the same thing. I feel like there are a lot of women who represent that cool vibe, so I’m happy to see it as a female. I hope to see a lot more of it in the future.

She also spoke about 2NE1’s comeback, saying:

I’m happy that I can give people my music and 2NE1’s music. I think it’s a good form of happiness that I can’t sleep because I constantly want to show everyone a better side. 2NE1’s music is going to be very different from “The Baddest Female”. It’s going to be very 2NE1. Sorry I can’t say much more than that.

Don’t forget to purchase CL’s “The Baddest Female” off iTunes here!

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Wolverine Does Gangnam Style?

Legendary Korean pop sensation Psy visited the set of “The Wolverine” yesterday, and bumped into Hugh Jackman. He clearly couldn’t miss out the opportunity to do the “Oppa Gangnam Style” – with Wolverine’s claws, to boot!

Both of the hitmakers tweeted pics of the encounter, and Hugh looked very happy to meet Psy and do the dance.

“Had a great time with @RealHughJackman #GangnamStyleWolverine~!!! Lol”, Psy tweeted early Tuesday morning. Jackman also tweeted about the meet up, saying, “Slicing gangnam style!!!! Great to meet @psy_oppa who visited set yesterday!”:

Jackman is currently filiming “The Wolverine,” a sequel-slash-reboot of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” in Australia. The hot actor also stars in “Les Miserables”, which is due out in theaters in December.


Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Music]: Too Phat feat Warren G — Just A Lil Bit

A lil bit of hip hop will make the world go round.

Malaysian hip hop duo, Too Phat consists of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim. Dubbed Malaysia’s hip hop pioneers, the duo had everyone bumping and dancing to their beats and sounds and brought hip hop to live in late 1990s.  The duo received their first big break in 1999 when their first singles, Li’l Fingaz and Too Phat Baby was featured on the normal rotation on local radio.

Following the success of these singles, Too Phat began work on an album entitled whuttadilly?. The duo then went on to release their second album Plan B in March 2011 which sold over $45,000 copies, earning them the double platinum status in Malaysia. Too Phat success lead to them collaborating with various artists including American hip hop artist Warren G, Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza and many more.

Together, Too Phat released 4 studio albums and 4 compilations before they split up. Joe Flizzow, one half of Too Phat embarked on his career as a solo artist in 2009 and has recently released his latest album entitled Havoc.

Here’s Just A Lil Bit by Too Phat featuring Warren G. Enjoy!

Joe Flizzow’s Havoc Is Number One on iTunes Malaysia!


#LinkinPark: Lead Singer Chester Bennington Dies In Apparent Suicide

Chester Bennington, the 41-year-old lead singer for the platinum-selling hard rock band Linkin Park, has died.

Law enforcement authorities responded to call shortly after 9am local time and were conducting a death investigation. He was found dead at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles, which law enforcement officials confirmed was the rock star’s home. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed the death and said it was being investigated as an apparent suicide.

Chester Bennington, famed for his piercing scream and tattoos, first shot to fame as a vocalist following the release of Linkin Park’s debut album, “Hybrid Theory”, in 2000, which became a commercial success. The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2005, making it the best-selling debut album of the decade, as well as one of the few albums to ever hit that many sales.

Linkin Park’s following studio albums, “Meteora” (2003), “Minutes to Midnight” (2007), “A Thousand Suns” (2010), “Living Things” (2012), and “The Hunting Party” (2014), continued the band’s success.

The band’s most recent album, “One More Light”, dropped in May 2017 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard album chart. The band was on tour and scheduled to play a concert on Thursday night in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Chester also formed his own band, Dead by Sunrise, as a side project in 2005. The band’s debut album, “Out of Ashes”, was released on October 2009.

However, the singer struggled with drugs and alcohol for years, and had said in the past he had considered committing suicide because he had been sexually abused as a child by an older male friends.

Chester leaves behind his wife Talinda Ann Bentley and 6 children. It is not known as of yet if Linkin Park’s “One More Light” tour, which kicked off in May 2017 and is scheduled to hit over 50 cities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, will be postponed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the Linkin Park members.

Sources: TMZ, The Age / Featured image: Eleven Warriors

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(UPDATE) #Malaysia: Bus Driver Rams Into 10 Cars Along North-South Expressway; 2 Injured

An unexpected turn of events took place along the North-South Expressway yesterday (Sunday, 10th June).

The incident, which happened near the Menora Tunnel, Ipoh at 2:45pm, caused traffic to come to a standstill after an out-of-control express bus rammed into at least 10 cars on the southbound lane. 2 passengers were injured as a result.

A video recording showed the bus driver speeding along the highway. Despite the heavy traffic on that stretch, the bus proceeded to squeeze between the 2 lanes, before ramming into vehicles along its path.

“The bus then rammed into the right side of one of the cars before hitting the left side of the another car. The bus did not stop and rammed into a 3rd car in front, causing 7 more cars to crash into one another,” said Perak traffic police chief Supt Wan Jamil Wan Chik.

The vehicle has since been identified as a STAR QISTNA express bus, with the number plate BLB 6936. Investigations have been carried out to see whether the bus had encounter brake problems or if the driver had simply dozed off.

“The Perak police take this matter seriously and will conduct a thorough investigation involving technical, negligence, the influence of drugs and alcohol as well as other issues,” Supt Wan Jamil said via WhatsApp.

As it turns out, Ipoh OCPD Assistant Commissioner Sum Chang Keong confirmed that the bus had indeed experienced a technical problem when heading down the slope. “The brakes weren’t functioning well. As a result, the bus headed down the slope at high speed and rammed into 10 other cars in front,” he told The Star.

The 51-year-old driver from Johor is currently in custody to assist the police in their investigations under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving.

The driver of the bus who rammed into 10 cars near the Menora Tunnel on the NSE had been ordered to be remanded for 4 days (from yesterday until Thursday) to help facilitate in the ongoing investigations.

According to reports, this particular STAR QISTNA express bus (BLB 6936) has a record of 63 unpaid summonses from previous traffic offences, while the 51-year-old driver had 9 outstanding summonses between 2011 and 2015.

Wan Jamil, meanwhile, confirmed that the man’s urine test came back negative for drugs.


Ted Is Laughs A-Plenty!

Seth MacFarlane (creator of cartoon series “Family Guy”) definitely had a light bulb moment when he decided to make “Ted”. In a nutshell, it’s a movie that depicts any kid’s dream come true. Except, we’re not sure if it’s really a movie for kids.

So this is what happens – meet little boy named John. Little John is an outcast. Little John wants a friend. A best friend. One who’d love him forever and ever, be with him forever and ever. Little John gets a teddy bear for Christmas. Little John makes a wish upon a star. Teddy bear comes to live. Yay!

Now, fast forward it into the future and little John is now adult John (played by Bretton Manley), and teddy bear is now Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane). Ted who is unbelievably cuddly and cute but crazy. Crazy, rude, and sometimes obscene Ted. Ted gets in the way of everything (smokes pot, curses, smokes more pot, smokes more pot) and is clearly a bad influence on John’s life.

John’s super duper hot girlfriend-of-four-years, Lori (played by Mila Kunis), however, is not impressed. She gives him the ultimatum. John struggles with having to choose between Ted and Lori. Dun dun dun.

John makes his choice. Conveniently, bad things happen to Ted – then again, Ted is always getting himself into trouble anyway. Nevertheless, bad things happen to Ted. And which people should come to his rescue but both John and Lori?:

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We won’t spoil the rest of the movie for you. What we will tell you, however, is that this movie will shock you at first, what with Ted’s foul mouth, scandals, and crude jokes. But he will also keep you entertained and make you wish that you had one of ‘em talking plushies like him – just as long as he doesn’t get you or your relationship with your significant other into trouble.

Oh, also, he has pretty awesome quotes such as, “I didn’t know you had a baby. Is it alive?” and “I look like something you give to your kid when you tell ’em Grandma died!”.

Yup. Probably not for the easily offended, huh? Nevertheless, we say, catch this one in the cinema, with a bunch of friends. It’s laughs a-plenty, peeps. Makes you want a “thunder buddy for life”.

Psst. Censorship isn’t as heavy as you think! Probably about two minutes worth tops. The movie will be released in a cinema near you on 18th October 2012 (Thursday).

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

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#TheJoker: Heath Ledger’s Diary From “The Dark Knight” Resurfaces Online

Jared Leto is the next actor to portray The Joker in the DC Cinematic Universe, but fans remain skeptical of his performance as they wonder if he would be able to top Heath Ledger‘s chilling performance as the Clown Prince of Crime in 2008’s “The Dark Knight“.

Ledger tragically died at the age of 28 from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills and other medication 6 months before the film’s release, but he received generally positive acclaims from critics and won various prestigious awards for his insane, frightening depiction of the Joker. Rumour has it that he had gotten too deep into preparing for the role as Batman‘s archenemy.

Now, a sequence from a German documentary about the late actor has resurfaced online, giving viewers a glimpse at how Ledger created his Academy Award-winning role as The Joker in the film.

The clip, which was uploaded onto YouTube by Broadview Pictures in 2014, was taken out from a 2012 German documentary, “Too Young to Die”. The documentary, which covers the life and death of Heath Ledger, featured a clip that showed Ledger’s father, Kim Ledger, leafing through a journal that Ledger kept.

The sequence was re-shared by a Reddit user on Sunday night, capturing fans’ attention once again as they are still fascinated by the impact that the actor’s performance left on the viewers.

According to Kim, Heath used to lock himself in a room in preparation for his chilling depiction of The Joker in the Christopher Nolan-directed film.

He pretty well locked himself up in a hotel, in his apartment, for a month or so, to sort of galvanize the upcoming character in his own mind.

“That was typical of Heath on any movie. He would certainly immerse himself in the upcoming character. I think this was just a whole new level,” he added.

As seen in the clip, the journal is filled with images of playing cards, the character from comics, Hyenas, and multiple stills of Alex DeLarge from Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange”. The word “Chaos” can be seen written in caps and highlighted in green as well. Towards the end of clip, Kim showed a few pages of his son’s dialogues from the film when he meets Harvey Dent (played by Aaron Eckhart) at Gotham General Hospital.

Ledger co-starred in the film with Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman.


#PiratesofTheCaribbean5: “Asian Region Casting” Open Casting Call Poster A Hoax

Sure, we’re all excited about the fifth instalment of the “Pirates of The Caribbean” film series. For starters, we’ve not seen another “Pirates of The Caribbean” movie since 2011. Secondly, we hear that a possible reboot of the entire film franchise could happen for “Pirates of The Caribbean 5”. And thirdly, there are even talks about Orlando Bloom returning to reprise his role as Will Turner or some other role, we don’t know, nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

So imagine our surprise when we saw this suspicious looking poster lurking around our Facebook and Twitter news feeds:

As stated in the poster above, there’s a rumoured open casting call for “Pirates of The Caribbean 5”, casting locals from Asian region for background/extras. It also goes on to say that men and women of all ages are needed to create the fictional setting of a distance exotic island, to play villagers, sailors, and pirates. Best of all, no real acting experience is actually needed for positions that will be paid. Also, it states that “Pirates of The Caribbean 5” film will be shooting around Dominica in March and April. Whoa, wait. Hold up.

A quick Google/Wikipedia search will tell you that Dominica is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique.

Yes, it sure is a beautiful island with the best diving and hiking in that region. But alas, it’s located at The Caribbean.

“Pirate of The Caribbean 5” had its filming location confirmed back in October and guess what? The film is not going to be shot at The Caribbean.

Instead, it will be shot primarily in Queensland, Australia. We know it’s legit because a spokesman for Australian Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts, George Brandis confirmed that The Walt Disney Studios is set to shoot the fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film there. The production is expected to be based at the Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast before traveling to other locations in the state.

According to THR, Brandis said in a statement that the government has made a landmark deal with the studio by approving the location-based incentives that cost a whopping $18.9 million (AUS$21.6 million) to secure the shoot.

“This film will be the largest international feature film ever to shoot in Australia and will focus the world’s attention on Australia as a leading film destination,” Brandis said in a statement.

Also, another big telling sign that the “Pirates of The Caribbean Asian Region Casting” poster was as fake as fake can get was this:

For more information, visit Sunway Lagoon Malaysia’s Facebook page.

Also, don’t believe everything you see/read on the Internet.

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#Gun: WINNER Mino’s Cousin To Make Solo Debut Under Starship Entertainment

Thousands of fans rallied behind the multi-talented #Gun when he was eliminated from the reality survival programme “No Mercy”, but it looks like the unfortunate decision was a blessing in disguise after all.

It’s because #Gun (pronounced Sharp Gun), who is also the cousin of WINNER’s Song Minho, will finally be making his solo debut under Starship Entertainment.

The rapper, who recently made an appearance in “Show Me The Money 5”, will be releasing his 1st solo effort soon, although the exact date has not been revealed. The single will be composed by Just Music’s Giriboy and will feature rapper Crucial Star.

However, this is not the first time that #Gun will bring his music to the public as he released his song “Reload” in April via Starship’s “Young Line Rapper” mixtape programme.

Take a look at the short music video here:

#Gun, real name Song Gunhee, was first introduced to the public in “No Mercy” where 13 trainees were pitted against each other in a bid to debut in the idol group Monsta X. 7 successful contestants made it to the end and debuted in May 2015 with the extended play “Trespass”, but unfortunately, #Gun wasn’t part of the group.

However, that wasn’t the last the public saw of the rapper, as he was spotted in the audience section during Song Mino’s performance on “Show Me The Money 4”. He then participated in the 5th season of the show, and even made it until the 2nd last episode.

Don’t forget to keep a lookout on Starship Entertainment’s official Facebook page for updates on his solo debut!


#DITSMalaysia: Novelty Dining “Dinner In The Sky” Is Going To Penang

Imagine having your dinner far above ground with an amazing sea view stretching in every direction. You can now make this dream a reality with Dinner In The Sky, a Belgian-based novelty dining service.

When 2Spicy Entertainment first brought the Dinner In The Sky experience to Malaysia last August, it sold out within 48 hours! For those who missed out on last year’s event, fret not, because Dinner In The Sky Malaysia is set to return next month. This time, moving from KL Tower to Penang’s ThirtyTwo At The Mansion!

David Ghysels first debuted Dinner In The Sky in May 2006 when he brought together a communications agency specialised in gourmet pleasures and a company specialised in amusement park installations deploying cranes to offer audiences a once in lifetime experience.

This unique concept even earned them a spot in Forbes magazine’s top 10 most unusual restaurants in the world. To date, the Dinner In The Sky franchise has hosted over 5,000 dinner events in 43 different countries around the world.

Amongst the iconic locations whereby Dinner In The Sky has taken place includes The Las Vegas Strip, the gardens of the King David Hotel, the Marina of Dubai, the hills of the Villa Borghese in Rome, the banks of the St. Lawrence River, the beach of Copacabana, Brazil and Cape Town bay.

When Dinner In The Sky made Kuala Lumpur its first pitstop in South East Asia last year, it drew a lot of curiosity and interest. Many wanted to experience this thrilling aerial dinner that promised an amazing view of Kuala Lumpur city.

This was reflected in the overwhelming reception DITS received last year. 2Spicy Entertainment Managing Director Dato’ Brian Corvers told Malaysian Digest that they had a waiting list of 15,000 people. No kidding!

Here is a short video of last year’s Dinner In The Sky Malaysia featuring some of our local celebrities:

This year’s DITS will be hoisted next to the scenic Penang coastline, giving diners a spectacular view of the sea, sunset as well as Penang’s skyline. So get your selfie sticks ready people! You wouldn’t want to miss out on this amazing photo-taking opportunity.

DITS will be providing this one-of-a-kind experience via 2 dinners daily on weekdays and 3 dinners on weekends from February till March, with a menu of a 4-course dinner that also caters to vegetarians.

Book your seats quickly to secure yourself a spot. Reservations can be made via their official website from 29th January onwards.

Dinner In The Sky Penang details are as follows:

Note: Only people who are above the age of 18, with a minimum height of 145cm and a maximum weight of 150kg, are invited to experience dinner in the sky. Pregnant ladies are not encouraged to join, as guests must also be in good health and free from.

For more updates, visit their official website or Facebook page.

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Malaysia’s First Ever 7-Eleven x Pepsi Concept Store Is Here!

If you expect the new 7-Eleven x Pepsi Concept Store to be like any other convenience store, be prepared to be amazed. The two brands have teamed up to present something unique and exciting to their customers!

Located at DA Square in Damansara Avenue, this convenience store has attractive in-store activities and a wider selection of offerings to elevate your everyday shopping experience.

7-Eleven has definitely adopted Pepsi’s bold and innovative spirit. Upon stepping inside the store, customers will be able to experience interactive activities like floor projections, infinity mirrors, and interactive pong games. As for Instagrammers, there are several neon photo spots to add to your Insta feed. Of course, what better way to liven up the atmosphere than with BLACKPINK music playing in the background?

There is also a veritable wall of Lay chips for you to study and select from. If you think you’ve tried all the flavours before, there’s now more flavours from across the globe. And, hey, take a seat next to it on the giant yellow ‘swing’ for an Instagrammable snapshot.

Food isn’t the only thing the store offers. UK’s No 1 skincare product Boots is now available in Malaysia! Customers can get a wide range of Boots products such as:

However, DA Square isn’t the only store offering it. Several selected 7-Eleven stores will be selling these products starting from RM6.90.

Additionally, if you’re a Hello Kitty fan, you’ll probably want to check this out. 7-Eleven and Sanrio have collaborated to launch its collectible premium loyalty programme, Hello Kitty Visit Malaysia collectible tins™. Until 2nd May, customers will be rewarded with a sticker for every purchase of RM5 in a single reciept at any 7-Eleven Malaysia outlet. A bonus sticker will be rewarded if the purchase includes brands such as Goodday, Mentos, 100PLUS, P&G, Nestle, Mi Sedap, and others.

Once a total of 15 stickers are collected, customers are eligible to redeem a Hello Kitty Visit Malaysia collectible tin for free. A tin can also be purchased for RM9.90 alongside 8 stickers. The redemption period for the campaign will end on 9th May.

In light of the launch, Pepsi has announced a contest for customers to win exclusive prizes. Here’s how to enter:

80 Pepsi fans with the most exciting posts will stand a chance to win limited-edition Pepsi x Pestle and Mortar T-shirts. The contest has already started and will be running for one month. Check out more details about the contest on this website or visit Pepsi or 7-Eleven Malaysia Facebook page.

The limited-edition Pepsi x BLACKPINK premium box with four bottles of Pepsi BLACKPINK, a BLACKPINK poster, and cards can be redeemed with a purchase of RM20 and above on Pepsi products in a single receipt. Only 50 units are available per day on a first-come-first-serve basis so hurry while stocks last!

Excited yet? Head to DA Square at Damansara Avenue in Bandar Sri Damansara to check out the 7-Eleven x Pepsi Concept Store for yourself!


#SYABAS: Water Supply To Be Fully Restored Before 24th December

Worried about not having any water during Christmas? Fret not, because SYABAS (Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor) has confirmed that water supply in the Klang Valley will be fully restored before 24th December (Saturday).

In a statement that was released on Sunday (18th December), the water supply company addressed the issue and dismissed false information that has been circulating on social media since the water disruption announcement on Thursday (15th December).

“With reference to the water interruption on Dec 19 due to the Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) maintenance works at the Bukit Badong substation, many unofficial Water Supply Schedules and infographics regarding the matter are currently circulating on social media,” they said, adding that the Water Supply Schedule was planned from 19th -24th December issue and is categorised into 2 zones.

According to the NST, the reason behind the introduction of the scheduled recovery was to help the company manage the deployment of water tankers effectively according to the designated zones.

They continued, “For Zone 1 areas, water will be supplied beginning from 4pm on 20th December and disconnected from 9am on 21st and 22nd December. Water supply will resume beginning from 4pm on Dec 23 and 24. For Zone 2 areas, water will be supplied beginning from 4pm on 21st and 22nd December and disconnected starting from 9am on 23rd and 24th December.”

For the full list of affected areas in Zone 1 and 2, click here.

For more information, hit up Syabas’ website here.

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#Projek57: Come Meet Our Malaysian Sports Legends & The “Ola Bola” Cast

If you’re a Malaysian football fan and you enjoyed watching this year’s breakout local movie, “Ola Bola”, then you’re going to be stoked at what’s in store this weekend.

In celebration of Projek57’s official launch this Saturday (21st May 2016) at Atria Shopping Gallery, there will be a meet and greet session with Malaysian sports legends and also the amazing cast from “Ola Bola”.

Projek57, a non-political and non-partisan movement, was founded by Syed Sadiq Albar and Collin Swee last August with a mission to spread “hope and love among Malaysians at a time when such values are sorely needed”. In an effort to create more meaningful movements, Projek57 has been engaging and mobilising people through its creative graphic T-shirts to help give back to the less fortunate communities.

To help celebrate this meaningful event, Malaysian football players like Datuk Soh Chin Aun and Datuk Santokh Singh, as well as members of the Malaysia Hockey 1975 World Cup Semifinalist team will be on location to greet fans. Joining them are the talented cast from “Ola Bola”, the critically acclaimed local film that launch JC Chee, Muhd Luqman Hafidz, Sarankumar, Marianne Tan, and Bront Palarae into the spotlight.

In addition to the Projek57 launch, there will also be a Social Enterprise showcase and a EO Engage Marketplace run by underprivileged teens who have undergone a 10-week entrepreneurship empowerment programme.

The details for “The Projek57 Official Launch” are as follows:

For more information on launch, check out Projek57’s Facebook or their event page.

Sources: Hive Asia, The Star/ Featured Image: Hive.


People’s Choice Awards 2013 Nominees Announced!

Dun dun dun, the annual People’s Choice Awards is back! And we’ve got the list of nominees. A few of your favourite celebrities will be walking away with one or more awards when the People’s Choice Awards 2013 is held on 9th January 2013 (Wednesday) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles – you get to decide which ones. How? All you have to do is vote ‘em!

Now, just so you know, teen sensations such as Justin Bieber, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, and British-Irish boyband One Direction are ahead of the rest of the nominees with multiple nominations.  The Biebs, especially, is nominated for everything you can imagine in the music category e.g. “Favorite Male Artist”, “Favorite Pop Artist”, “Favorite Music Fan Following”, “Favorite Album”, “Favorite Music Video”:

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We’re surprised there wasn’t an award titled, “Favorite Canadian” or “Favorite Human Being” for The Biebs. They might as well, right?

Surprisingly, Adam Levine is doing just slightly better than Justin Bieber with one additional nomination on top of Justin’s five. Adam Levine is in the running for “Favorite Band”, “Favorite Song”, “Favorite Album”, “Favorite Music Video”, “Favorite Celebrity Judge”, and “Favorite Competition TV Show”.

And here’s the complete list of nominees for the respective categories:

Good times! Hurry, hurry cast your votes. And yes, Malaysians can vote too!


#Kelantan: Vape Traders To Hold A Rally Against Clampdown On Vape Stores

According to The Star Online, a sizeable amount of vape traders will be holding a rally demanding the state government to retract the order to shut down vape stores in Kelantan.

The traders are reportedly going to hold a gathering in front of the state government complex at Kota Darul Naim.

Mohd Azlee Che Mohd Zaid, the president of National Malay Vape Traders Organisation (Kelantan chapter), said that the members would hand over a memorandum to the state officials on the matter. He added that his organisation is asking for a longer grace period of at least 6 months for all 350 members to finish up their vape business and cut their losses.

During a meeting held in Kelantan on Monday night (28th December), he said:

We are of the opinion that the state government should instead concentrate on other fatwa (edicts) issued by the state Mufti on cigarette smoking and the sale of such commodity in Kelantan.

“We also urge the Government to adopt a more tolerant approach and consider the livelihood of the vaping industry players who will be losing millions of ringgit for buying the devices and liquids,” he added.

Kelantan is the 2nd state to ban vape stores from next year onwards after Johor announced that all sale of vape products including its equipment and liquids will be officially banned starting 1st January 2016. Notices have been sent out to the vape outlets, asking the owners to vacate their premises.

According to State Local Government committee chairman Datuk Abdul Fattah Mahmood, the government made the decision to ban the sale of vaping products, mods, and liquids after discussions with local authorities, the health department, police, the Mufti department, and other relevant bodies. He said that the offenders will be fined and their products will be seized by the local authorities.

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Boyzone Returning To Kuala Lumpur For Another Round Of Farewell Tour

Judging by the popularity of Westlife in Malaysia, perhaps Boyzone will receive the same amount of love as well?

Following the success of Westlife’s sold-out concerts, another concert organiser announced that they will be bringing another Irish quartet to our country later this year.

If you remember, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy were just here last year where they performed in Axiata Arena on 24th August. For those who missed out last year, this is your chance to experience Boyzone’s “Thank You and Goodnight, Farewell Tour”.

Boyzone has already performed in several countries in Asia – namely Indonesia (Jakarta), Hong Kong (Kowloon Bay), and Thailand (Nonthaburi Province) – this year (late March to be exact). The group’s upcoming Asia locations will include Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Philippines and Japan.

No further details have been announced besides the city pitstops and the teaser “coming soon”. However, since Boyzone’s Taipei stop falls on 22nd June 2019, we suspect the other Asia tour dates will be within June-July.

Feel free to read our previous concert review here.


#EdSheeranLiveInKL: One Man, One Guitar; Ed Sheeran Delivers Spectacular Show

“You’re the song my heart is beating to,” – Ed Sheeran.

Born in February 1991 in England, Ed Sheeran began playing a guitar at a young age. Soon after, he began writing his own songs and in 2008, he moved to London to pursue his career. During his time in London, Ed gained the attention of many with his online performances and has since come a long way from when he first started.

With 2 highly successful albums “+” and “x” under his belt, Ed is also a Grammy Award nominee and a Brit Award Winner. Apart from just winning awards, he’s also Spotify‘s most streamed artist of 2014 and selling out shows across the globe. Currently on tour, Ed stopped by Kuala Lumpur on 16th March for a one-night-only performance and I was ever so lucky to be part of it.

Brought to Malaysian fans by PR Worldwide, the concert kicked off with a spectacular performance by Malaysia’s very own Faizal Tahir. Although fans were there for Ed Sheeran, the local singer managed to get the crowd singing along to his covers and also got them going head over heels for him when he performed his original.

It wasn’t long after his performance that Ed took over the stage and gave fans the moment they’ve been waiting for!

Fans from as young as 13, maybe 14 years of age were present for his concert and everyone went into a frenzy the moment he took stage. Ed, who seemed equally as excited and energetic, kicked off his performance with track “I’m a mess” before greeting the crowd by shouting, “Hello Kuala Lumpur!” with incredible enthusiasm and energy.

He then continued with “Lego House” and got the crowd singing along with him.

I’m out of touch, I’m out of luck I’ll pick you up when you’re getting down And out of all these things I’ve done I think I love you better now!! #legohouse #edsheeran #edsheeranKL #edsheeranMalaysia @teddysphotos

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Mar 16, 2015 at 5:32am PDT

After “Lego House” he jumped straight into his third song “Don’t” and not only got fans singing but also dancing along to him. What really impressed me most was how he was able to get the crowd going so crazy all by himself. One man, one guitar, on one stage performing to a sea of people.

During his performance for “Don’t”, Ed showed fans a different side of him by doing a mashup of “Dont”, “Loyal”, “Nina” and Blackstreet’s “No Diggity”. If you’re a fan, you might remember him doing a cover of “No Diggity” with Passenger.

Keeping the energy going, Ed continued with his next song, “Drunk”, before moving on to a mashup of his original “Take It Back” and Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”. The crowd was probably the most energetic crowd I’ve ever seen. They were also some of the biggest fans I’ve ever seen, singing along to every song, word by word. It was such a beautiful sight.

Ed then took it down a notch by performing “One” followed by “Photograph”. He then pumped it back up with a stellar performance of “Bloodstream“. I now understand why he said it was his favourite song to perform live. From playing with his guitar effects to rocking out on stage, fans definitely rubbed off Ed’s energy as they instantly became more energetic too!

The night continued with Ed performing “Tenerife Sea” which got fans swaying, some even crying as Ed brought such an intimate and personal vibe with his performance. It was so personal that it felt like Ed was singing directly to and for you. His performance of “Tenerife Sea” had fans falling even more deeply in love with him and I know this to be true because I am speaking from experience.

He then continued with what is dubbed one of the most romantic songs today, “Thinking Out Loud”. The moment he sang the words “When your legs don’t work like they used to before”, the crowd went to a frenzy like no other, with some screaming at the top of their lungs.

Safe to say that it was obvious that this was the song that they were all waiting for ;)

We’re #thinkingoutloud with @teddysphotos tonight! #edsheeran #edsheeranKL #edsheeranMalaysia A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Mar 16, 2015 at 6:26am PDT

Ed then continued with another crowd favourite “I See Fire“, which also happens to be the soundtrack for “The Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug”. Changing things up a little from his original version of the track, Ed made it livelier by adding on guitar effects to the track during his live performance.

Apart from just performing one great song after another, Ed also interacted with the crowd and had them laugh to a couple of jokes that he cracked up.

The night continued as he performed “A Team” before delivering a very emotional and heartfelt version of “Give Me Love“.

Ed then broke it down and delivered an incredibly awesome version of “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You” and claimed that it was the last song of the night. Of course, that wasn’t it as he came back on for an encore and gave fans a mashup of Iggy Azalea‘s “Fancy” and 50 Cents’ “In Da Club” before closing the night with “Sing”.

And the final song for tonight by @teddysphotos is none other than #Sing!! #edsheeran #edsheeranKL #edsheeranMalaysia

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Mar 16, 2015 at 7:00am PDT

Personally, the highlight of the night for me was when he performed “I See Fire”, “Give Me Love”, and “Take It Back”. The whole concert was brilliant as Ed proved that he was not just a great singer and songwriter – he was a superb performer too!

Ed Sheeran’s first concert in Malaysia was definitely a successful one and I can’t wait for him to come back again!

For more pictures and videos, hit our Instagram page.

Full set list from the concert is as follows:

We’re leaving you today with “All Of The Stars” by Ed Sheeran.

Also, don’t forget to check out our exclusive interview with Ed Sheeran here.

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#Oxford: Melissa Benoist & Sam Heughan To Star In The Rom-Com

Melissa Benoist and Sam Heughan have been accepted into “Oxford”.

“Supergirl” actress Melissa Benoist and “Outlander” star Sam Heughan will be co-starring in the Screen Gems romantic drama “Oxford”.

The film follows an American Rhodes Scholar (Benoist) who, after arriving Oxford University, falls for a cocky teaching assistant (Heughan) who is quietly battling terminal cancer. When she discovers the reason he is so standoffish, they make the most of each day, travelling the world together.

Allison Burnett penned the script for “Oxford” while Marty Bowen (of “Temple Hill” fame) and Wyck Godfrey are producing. Screen Gems is looking to secure a director before setting the film’s start date.

CBS’ “Supergirl” is one of fall’s most highly anticipated freshman shows, while Heughan has earned critical acclaim for Starz’s breakout hit “Outlander”.

Benoist’s film credits include “The Longest Ride,” “Whiplash” and the upcoming coming-of-age pic “Low Riders.” She is repped by UTA, Anonymous Content and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.

Heughan will next be seen in indie comedy “When the Starlight Ends,” in which he stars alongside Arabella Oz. Season two of “Outlander” is set to bow on Starz in 2016.


Neon Lights 2019: Halsey Returning To Singapore As Headliner

Heads up music lovers! If you’re already stoked for Neon Lights 2019, we’ve got one word/name for you – Halsey.

Joining Halsey at Singapore’s premier outdoor music and arts festival will be Aurora Aksnes. Those are the two new headliners that will be performing on the second day of Neon Lights 2019 (24th November).

Halsey was previously in Singapore for her “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom” World Tour last year where she performed at The Star Theatre. This will mark her second Singapore performance. Just last week, the Grammy nominee and multi-platinum superstar was nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards, including Artist of the Year.

Also returning to Singapore is Aurora, who previously played in Singapore at Laneway Festival in 2017. She’s often compared to her idol Björk and it’s easy to see why – based on her alluring crisp voice and enigmatic personality.

“A different kind of human” is finally out to you, lovely world and the people in it. I am so excited to share this child with you. Hopefully it can be a relief and in guidance to the one who are waiting for change. Are we that change? Are you a different kind of human? I think you can be.

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As you may know, Mumford & Sons and Honne will be performing on the first day of Neon Lights 2019 (Saturday, 23rd November). More acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Early-bird single day sales for Day 2 will on sale tomorrow (Friday, 2nd August) at 9am onwards. Tickets are available at www.neonlights.sg and SISTIC.