#DVBBS: Future Sound Asia Brings “Tsunami” Duo To Kuala Lumpur

The biggest local dance music scene news this week has to be this! If you haven’t quite gotten enough of DVBBS, you’re in luck. Because our friends from Future Sound Asia are bringing the duo to Malaysia to rock Kuala Lumpur. presents DVBBS at KL Live.

Hailing from Canada, DVBBS is composed of brother Chris Andre and Alex Andre. Of course, they are most famous for their joint international hit with Borgeous titled “Tsunami”. At first the authorship of the track was not revealed, but the single had been popular at festivals for months prior to its official public release.

When we say popular, we mean that the song charted worldwide on iTunes, reaching #1 in the Netherlands, and charting in Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Canada and Germany. It also reached #1 on the Beatport 100. A vocal remix featuring British rapper Tinie Tempah entitled “Tsunami (Jump)” was released in Tempah’s native United Kingdom in March 2014, on Ministry of Sound Recordings.

DVBBS is also extremely popular for their high octane live sets as well as crazily energetic performances at some of the world’s most popular dance music festivals, which is why they’re easily a crowd favourite anywhere they play. So it’s only about time that they clock in their attendance in our very own city, Kuala Lumpur, as well.

Tickets can be purchased via www.boxtix.asia.

We’ll leave you now with their hit song that needs no introduction. Enjoy:

For more information, visit Future Sound Asia’s Facebook page.

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Hype Eats: Thrilling New Flavours In The Klang Valley This Week (1st August – 7th August)

We did it! The month of July is finally behind us for the year, and we can look forward to great things ahead of us but most importantly – great food too. Let’s kick off August with a bang of delicious dishes and desserts first!

Here’s a taste of what’s to come: healthy and delicious cauliflower rice, Santan’s signature dish with a new packaging, and KL’s famous basque burnt cheesecake which has gotten a second home in Bangsar. So get down on this week’s Hype Eats now that will sure to satisfy all your sweet and savoury cravings while also making you crave for more!

1. FamilyMart x Doraemon Mediterranean Sea Salt Sofuto

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Location: All FamilyMart Malaysia outlets nationwide

Enjoy the unique Mediterranean Sea Salt Sofuto’s satisfying combination of sweet and salty flavours! Indulge the goodness with Doraemon cone sleeve or sundae cup or in a pint-size packaging. The flavour also includes a refreshing Sofuto milkshake. For more information, follow them on Instagram and Facebook now!

2. BASK Malaysia by THE TOKYO RESTAURANT.

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The famous basque burnt cheesecake by The Tokyo Restaurant has a new home this 2nd August. BASK Malaysia offers dessert and coffee at their café, which has an exquisite interior design that provides its visitors with a sense of calm and tranquility. So stop by for desserts – with a Japanese twist – and get lost in its smooth and creamy burnt cheesecake. To stay up to date, go to BASK Malaysia’s Instagram page.

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Location: 4B, Cauli & Rice, 3, Jalan SS 21/62, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor / L1-5, Gamuda Walk, Persiaran Anggerik Vanilla, Kota Kemuning 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Who would have ever thought cauliflower rice can make it big? Cauli & Rice turned their vision to reality and it’s not just because of their cauliflower rice, but how they incorporated Malaysian roots in their dishes. Head over to their Instagram or Facebook page for more information on their specialty!

4. airasia’s Santan – Nasi Lemak On-The-Go

Santan’s iconic signature dish gets a new packaging! airasia’s Santan unveiled its new on-the-go packaging for their nasi lemak, and it is available from just RM4.90. Head to Santan’s Instagram page now for more info. You can also place your order online here.

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Location: All 7-Eleven outlets nationwide

Mister Potato has released four new can designs featuring Korea’s hottest Instagram personality, Cha Eun-woo! Chip lovers and Cha Eun-woo fans now can get the limited edition creations at their nearest 7-Eleven outlets.

Location: Level 6, Lot 6.01.06, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

The newly-opened Shuguo Yinyang offers you only the best and most sensational Mala hotpot in town! Stop by their Pavilion KL outlet to get a taste and enjoy the fine cuisine and the arts of Sichuan, such as mask-changing and other exciting shows. Visit their Instagram or Facebook page now for more information.

Anis Sharina contributed to this article.

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The Eternals: Marvel Has Reportedly Found Gay Asian Male Lead; Train To Busan Actor Also On Board

Marvel Studios’ upcoming “The Eternals” is starting to assemble its superhero team and things are looking promising.

It seems like Kevin Feige is making good on his word to diversify the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to reports, Marvel has been looking for “an openly gay/bisexual Asian actor” to play the character “James” (likely not the character’s real name), who is “intellectual, emotional, and has a strong sense of family”.

The current frontrunner for the aforementioned role is Conrad Ricamora. You may remember him for his role as Oliver on ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder”. While previous superheroes such as Okoye and Valkryie has some subtextual references to their bisexuality, it wasn’t obvious on the big screen.

This is the first time where Marvel will be shinning the spotlight on a queer character, which the studio has been careful in the casting process. So how did the 40-year-old actor react to the news since it hit the internet? Check it out:

— conrad ricamora (@conradricamora) April 17, 2019

BREAKING: South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok ("Train to Busan") has reportedly joined the cast of @MarvelStudios' THE ETERNALS! https://t.co/gX0RU8UAJn pic.twitter.com/y5TdK65Fhz

— MCU – The Direct (@MCU_Direct) April 17, 2019

In addition, South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, is in talks to make his American film debut in the cosmic superhero flick. He has previously acted in “Train To Busan” and “The Outlaws”.

Other big names in Hollywood that are reportedly attached to “The Eternals” are Angelina Jolie (who is rumoured to be playing Sersi) and Kumail Nanjiani. The film also landed Marvel’s 2nd woman director (and first Asian woman) Chloé Zhao.

“The Eternals” is slated for release in 2020.

Sources: The Mary Sue, Comic Book Movie.


SM Entertainment To Debut New Girl Group In August

K-Pop world is screaming for a new wave of idols as SM Entertainment is set to debut a new girl group soon!

According to allkpop, the agency told media outlets that a new girl group is currently in the works:

The new girl group is planning for a debut in August. We will reveal the exact date, concept, and such details at a later time… It is a new girl group that SM Entertainment has put out in a while, so please look forward to them.

While it’s not verified, Korean media outlet Sports Chosun reported that the new girl group will consist of 4 members including the members from SM pre-debut team, “SM Rookies” – Wendy, Seulgi and Irene.

It is reported that the mysterious member of the group bears a striking resemblance to actress Kim Yoo Jung. The new girl group’s concept is said to be a mix of f(x)’s experimental concept and Girls’ Generation’s mainstream pop concept.

As compared to the previous groups they have produced, it seems like SM Entertainment has toned down a little on the group size since they are going to debut a 4-member girl group this time around.

Previously, the company has released a series of teaser videos with the members showing off their talents in dancing and singing. From Christmas carol to dance practice videos to an OST release, it seems like the girls are only a few steps away from debuting as an actual idol group.

On top of that, it was rumoured that SM Entertainment might be debuting a new boy group as well, two years after they debuted EXO. On 21st July, the agency uploaded a video clip of SM Rookie’s Taeyong rapping for an unreleased song, “Open the Door”. Because it’s a pre-debut team, the boy group is currently code-named, “SR14B”  while the girl group is code-named, “SR14G”.

The agency recently dropped several individual photos of SM Rookies on SMRookie’s official Facebook page as well. The trainees below are the rumoured members of SM’s new group:

Well, it looks like it’s going to be an epic battle between YG Entertainment and SM Entertainment because YG Entertainment is set to debut four new rookie groups including WINNER this year!

Which idol group’s debut are you most looking forward to? Let us what you think!

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6 Fun Facts About Emperor Cinemas’ First Luxe Outlet In Malaysia

Emperor Cinemas, a core business under Emperor Motion Pictures, was introduced in 2015 and has spread across various cities in Mainland China and Hong Kong. With the success of its cinemas in these locations, Emperor Cinemas is now establishing its presence in Malaysia.

With the introduction of Southeast Asia’s first luxe cinema in R&F Mall, Johor Bahru. Paying homage to the brand, the cinema takes pride in their first-class service, extraordinary interior design, and exquisite Hong Kong styled menu.

We are having fun at Emperor Cinemas ? Thankyou for invitation @kakgirlsebenar #EmperorCinmasMy #LuxeIsEmperor #RnFMallJB

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Alex Yeung, Executive Director of Emperor Group, mentioned that the Group is delighted to introduce Emperor Cinemas in Malaysia, especially in a strategic location like the R&F Mall which caters to both the Malaysian and Singaporean moviegoers.

“I am extremely delighted that our first South East Asia cinema has arrived in Malaysia. Over the recent years, the Group has been keen to expand their presence in the film and entertainment industry by taking a streamlined approach with its diversified business resources, enabling an enhanced viewing experience for audiences across the region,” said Alex.

Taken from its press release, here are 5 fun facts about Emperor Cinemas:

Emperor Cinemas delights in their professional team who are knowledgeable and well trained to provide exceptional service to all guests. The team includes Theatre Managers, Audio Visual Specialists and Service Ambassadors. Each employee is also given the important task of ensuring that each customer’s cinematic experience is met to the highest standards.

As Emperor Cinemas focuses on providing a wholesome experience through in-depth design features when introducing a new cinema, expect unconventional interiors when you pass through the doorway at the outlet in R&F Mall. With the wide use of suspended geometric structures across the entire two- story cinema, the overall design celebrates the various forms of imagination and the possibilities of creativity.

The lobby features a subtle colour palette of grey, silver and bronze, to complement the spectacular pendant light above the doorway and the suspended ceiling structures. The staircase that glows with a flight of hidden LED lights, the black hairline stainless steel door to each screening house, the various shades of blue fabric walls in Hall Type A and the hues of green in Hall Type B, all of which desire to lead the audience to enter another universe and embark on an adventure.

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Breaking tradition of the customary popcorn and soda, Emperor Cinemas introduces their gourmet Hong Kong snacks with a high-end twist. With the passionate culinary team on board, movie goers can indulge in a Hong Kong styled menu and specialised drink recipes. Introducing their signature egg waffle, Emperor Cinemas invites guests to relish in the rich and buttery original egg waffles, or top it off with a spoonful of delectable ice cream of their choice to achieve an invigorating balance.

For a sweet indulgence or to experience a typical high tea in Hong Kong, customers can request for the delicious ice-cream red bean fleecy. Similar to our local dessert cendol, this drink is made using adzuki beans, light rock sugar syrup and evaporated milk. Complement the staple ice cream with the famous Cha Chaan Teng French toast to experience a palette of powerful flavours.

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Where passion meets innovation, other popular food items available include scrumptious hotdogs, with best-selling options of smoked salmon or meat lover, melty cheese nachos, crispy popcorn chicken and a wide range of mouth-watering dishes, spoiling guests with a variety of choices. All in all, the menu promises to bring together one of the best snacking experiences at a gourmet standard.

Emperor Cinemas has a wide spread of F&B offerings over 2 levels, each serving different types of cinematic delectables. Guests can either choose to indulge in the traditional cinematic snacks of popcorn and hotdogs at the cinema concession counter on Level 1, or satiate their taste buds with local Hong Kong food at the Monkey Cafe on Level 2 of the cinema.

The café promises audiences an experience different from the traditional cinema concession counter on Level 1 and becomes a perfect place for movie goers to hang out whilst waiting for a movie or to simply enjoy the gourmet standard food and beverages served there.

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Tailor-made for movie connoisseurs who appreciate only the highest quality, the cineplex has 8 luxuriously-appointed cinema halls. There are 2 Dolby Atmos halls and 6 Dolby 7.1 halls with a combined seating capacity of 745 seats. All seats come with flexible armrests, allowing audiences to adjust according to their needs.

For the more dedicated movie fans, each cinema hall has been equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The SONY 4K Laser projector system, the first of its kind in Malaysia, brings advanced image quality to the screen with outstanding brightness, high contrast, and superior colour performance.

There are 5 ticketing kiosks and 2 box office counters available at the cinema. Emperor Cinemas is also providing the sale of e-tickets through their online platform as well as their newly launched Emperor Cinemas mobile application, where guests can manage bookings and receive the latest news all at their convenience. By booking online, customers can enjoy service fee waiver – a first in Malaysia.

⚡In line with our opening, those who sign up for a VIP MEMBERSHIP will be able to purchase tickets for ONLY RM12 All Day!* ?Click here to sign up: http://bit.ly/33Epwkm *Offer valid until 30th September 2019. Offer is applicable to 2D tickets on Monday to Friday, exclude public holidays and blockbusters. Morning and Wednesday shows at RM10 only. Other terms and conditions apply: http://bit.ly/2ZkTz14 ?Download App and get tix: http://onelink.to/aezfdb #EmperorCinemasMY #LuxIsEmperor #EmperorMoments #cinema #johor #movies

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Moviegoers are encouraged to join Emperor Cinemas VIP membership for free and enjoy a lifetime of exclusive benefits, such as receiving two complimentary tickets on your birthday month, annual 10% discount on food and drinks, exclusive invitations to member events and many other privileges. On top of all the goodies, VIP members can accumulate tokens for all spending at the cinema and redeem exciting rewards such as free tickets or items from the concession counter.

Use the mobile app to access VIP membership programs for e-membership cards, coupons, special reward offers and enjoy the ease of e-ticket admissions. For truly worthwhile rewards to savour, download the Emperor Cinemas app via Play Store or Apple Store and join the VIP membership now!

Emperor Cinemas now opens its doors to the public for private screenings and parties. Situated at an ideal location between 2 fast-paced cities, Emperor Cinemas does not only offer the best venue for private parties, meetings and business events, but also provides guests with the opportunity to decide the type of content they wish to project on screen during these special events. Screenings include any typical movies, live sports events or even e-sports competitions.

Guests are also allowed to create their own themed activities such as birthday parties for kids and adults, family reunions and social gatherings – a unique alternative to host events in Emperor Cinemas with families and friends.

For more info, visit their website here.

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Enjoy These Benefits When You Use Tesco, Aeon, & Aeon Big Member Cards

In recent years, it has become a trend for domestic supermarkets to reward their customers with freebies and discounts via membership cards. Not only is it a proven tactic to retain customers, but it’s also a win-win situation for both parties.

As each supermarket’s mechanism might vary from another, let’s take a look at the benefits you can obtain when shopping with either a Tesco, Aeon, or Aeon Big membership card.

For every RM1 spend at Tesco Malaysia, you will receive 1 Clubcard point. In an effort to get more consumers to use reusable bags instead of plastic bags, 10 Clubcard points are rewarded when you use the Tesco Recycle Green Bag. Those who are using another brand of reusable bag will still get 4 Clubcard points. 400 Clubcard points will earn you RM2 in exchanged.

Note: You won’t receive Clubcard points when you purchase cigarettes, mobile prepaid top-ups, gift cards etc. Registration for a Tesco Clubcard will cost RM10.

Every time you spend RM1 at Aeon, you will earn 1 point. You can also earn Aeon Member Rebates worth 3% – 5% when you shop at Aeon General Merchandise Store (GMS). Every 6 months, your rebates can converted to Aeon Gift Vouchers. You may redeem RM5 Aeon voucher with 800 points, RM10 Aeon voucher with 1500 points, or RM20 Aeon voucher with 2500 points.

Besides receiving exclusive rewards and discount vouchers during your birthday month, members can also enjoy free parking for the first 2 hours. An additional 100 Aeon member points will be given to you whenever you sign-up or renew your membership card.

Just like Tesco and Aeon, you also earn 1 point for every RM1 spent. When you’ve accumulated up to 1000 points, you can redeem those points with a RM5 instant rebate. You can also earn an extra of 50 points when you shop using the Aeon Big recycle bag. On the 2nd Sunday and 28th of every months, Aeon Big members can also enjoy 5% discount on most products.

Note: You won’t receive Aeon Big points when you purchase cigarettes, mobile prepaid top-ups, gift cards etc. Registration for an Aeon Big Member Card is free.


Fans Are Laughing Out Loud At These 11 iPhone 11 Pro Memes

In our previous post, we have spilled all the details for the brand new iPhone 11 series.

Apple has been promoting several upgrades for the upcoming smartphone, including the iPhone 11 Pro as well as iPhone 11 Pro Max camera.

In this case, several news outlets have put massive spotlight towards the camera layout, which is considered a departure from their previous models.

Additionally, the brand new smartphone’s camera has generated significant amount of buzz among the internet community. In case you missed the trend, some netizens have came out with a series of memes that are intended to poke fun at the brand new iPhone 11 Pro camera layout.

For those who are curious, check out 11 of these funny memes below:

Lmaooooo who made this ? 😭 #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/U8hftsXH1g

@Tee_Jaruji Don’t you think iphone 11 pro is similar to bubble tea?😂😂😂😂😂#อะไรอะไรก็ตี๋ #Teethanapon pic.twitter.com/YCp3n6p40L

Wonder if I'd get as many strikes with the iPhone tho #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/Vi7p6cDpMe

— Jo-Anne Rowney (@JoAnne_Rowney) September 10, 2019

When you're a Apple wannabe but can't afford the new iPhone 11 Pro Max 😅😅#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/bKRp4SIM9w

this is what u look like if u take a picture with iphone 11 pro max#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/W7BsA4n1gM

— コフフェ 【屁】 (@Covfefart) September 10, 2019

We’re beyond amused with these netizens’ creative hands! Do you have any memes of the all new iPhone 11 to share? Hit us up in the comment section ?

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#MH370: Malaysian PM Confirms Reunion Island Debris Is From Missing Flight

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak confirmed on Thursday (6th August) morning that the aircraft debris found on the French island of Reunion last week is, in fact, from MH370 – the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight which disappeared off the coast of Malaysia in March 2014.

The Prime Minister told reporters that “an international team of experts” examining the debris in France had “conclusively confirmed” that it was from the aircraft that carried 239 people from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. He said they now have “physical evidence that flight MH370 tragically ended in the southern Indian Ocean” as the massive search operation that they’ve done in the past found no evidence.

He also added that he hoped the discovery “will at least bring certainty to the families” of the victims, adding the burden they had faced was “unspeakable”.

On 8 March 2014, flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing disappeared. The days, weeks and months that followed have been a period of torment for the families of those on board.

The plane’s disappearance was without precedent. At every stage, we followed the tiny amount of evidence that existed. But, despite the efforts of 26 nations and the largest search in aviation history, from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, the plane could not be located.

Neither could investigations by the world’s leading aviation experts answer why MH370 veered off course and went dark. While the plane’s disappearance remained a mystery, we have shared the anguish of those who could find no comfort.

Last week, on 29th July, we were informed by the French authorities that part of an aircraft wing had been found on Reunion, the French island in the Indian Ocean.

Today, 515 days since the plane disappeared, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that an international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370.

We now have physical evidence that, as I announced on 24th March last year, flight MH370 tragically ended in the southern Indian Ocean.

This is a remote, inhospitable and dangerous area, and on behalf of Malaysia I would like to thank the many nations, organisations and individuals who have participated in the search.

Meanwhile, French prosecutor Serge Mackowiak confirmed that the wing fragment, known as a flaperon, was from a Boeing 777 – the same model as MH370.

According to Mr Mackowiak, initial tests showed that there were “very strong indications” that it was from flight MH370 due to “the colour, structure, joints”. However, the confirmation would only come after they begin further tests on the fragment on Thursday. He added, “(Investigators) will try to do it as soon as possible in order to provide total and reliable information to the family of victims, who are on our minds at the moment.”

The debris is currently being examined at an aeronautical test centre near Toulouse.

Aviation experts expressed disappointment at both the PM’s statement and the deputy public prosecutor’s statement’s statement, adding that their statements “would only add more suffering of the passengers’ families”. An aviation consultant named Jean Serrat told BFMTV, “The Malaysian prime minister was categoric, he said this piece came from flight MH370 … Let’s put ourselves in the place of the families. This is a form of torture for them.”

The victims’ families were told about the initial results shortly before Mr Najib’s news conference on Wednesday. Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of crew member Patrick Gomes, said:

Now that they have confirmed it as MH370, I know my husband is no longer of this world but they just can’t leave it with this one flaperon.

“We urge them to continue searching until they find the plane and bring it back,” she told reporters. “It’s not over yet.”  She added that she still hoped to get her husband’s body back so that the family can give him a proper burial and say goodbye.

MAS described confirmation of the flaperon as “a major breakthrough”. In a statement, it said it hoped further evidence would be found in the coming days that would “help resolve this mystery”.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected by this tragedy.

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Nabila Razali’s YouTube Channel Gets Hacked, “My Heart Is Broken”

Yikes! It appears that Nabila Razali’s official YouTube channel has been hacked and has already been taken down from the popular video streaming platform.

The unfortunate mishap was personally announced by the singer-actress on her Instagram Story updates earlier today (Monday, 20th September).

“Oh my God, Nabila Razali Entertainment’s YouTube account has been hacked. My heart is broken. My team is currently discussing with YouTube to solve this problem,” revealed the “Pematah Hati” songstress. “Hopefully I can get back my channel. Please pray for me.”

On top of that, the 29-year-old also expressed her remorse over the fact that the music video for her song “Peluang Kedua” (featuring popular rapper, MK from K-Clique), which has reached over 30 million views on YouTube, has also vanished! It’s understood that the channel was only launched more than a year ago and has already accumulated more than 390k followers.

Meanwhile, Nabila’s manager, Mohd Asrul Abdul Talib, revealed that the account has been deleted by YouTube. He said that his party began to find out about the incident after someone tweeted about the sudden disappearance of the “Akademi Fantasia” alum’s official YouTube channel from the platform.

“While checking the account, it turned out that it had been deleted from YouTube. Through the emails we received, the channel had allegedly violated the policy for posting certain content. It’s a pity if it disappears just like that because the ‘Peluang Kedua’ MV has received more than 33 million views in the channel. Moreover, the account was launched just last year,” Asrul remarked.

Asrul further revealed that they are now in the process of negotiating the problem with YouTube and hope to be able to get it back. “Now our team is working hard to retrieve the channel back. We hope to get it back along with all the existing content.”

“It’s upsetting if we have to create a new channel, especially since there will be new music videos that will be uploaded in the coming future,” Asrul was quoted as saying.


#MonopolyTheMovie: Lionsgate & Hasbro Confirms Monopoly Movie In The Works

Yes, yes, y’all. A Monopoly movie is apparently in the works.

Oh, you know, that Hasbro family board game; a game of luck, chance, and wheeling and dealing.

According to AV Club, a Monopoly film was actually being developed at Universal, Ridley Scott attached to direct at one point. It seems that Scott was trying for several years to use the game as a launchpad for a fantasy adventure, but to no avail as script drafts came and went. The closest effort appeared to be producer Frank Beddor’s pitch for a “Jumanji”-style story about someone sucked into the game and forced to battle corrupt money types.

Alas, Universal objected to Scott’s vision for the film, specifically the part where he said that greed was bad.

And now, Screen Rant is reporting that Hasbro has taken back the rights to the game and will be working with Lionsgate to make the cinematic adaptation happen.

Along with the official announcement, it was also revealed that Oscar-nominated screenwriter Andrew Niccol has been tapped to pen the script. In case you didn’t know, Niccol was also behind the groundbreaking Jim Carrey comedy, “The Truman Show”, and one of our all-time favourite sci-fi flicks, “Gattaca” (Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law). One of his most recent works include “The Host”, the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s young adult novel of the same name.

Here is the synopsis for Monopoly, provided by Lionsgate/Hasbro:

In keeping with a game that has brought so many hours of joy to so many for so long, Monopoly will be a film for all ages, visually sumptuous, heartwarming, and full of action and adventure. The story centers on a boy from Baltic Avenue who uses both Chance and Community in a quest to make his fortune, taking him on a fun, adventure-filled journey. It’s about making your own luck, what makes you truly rich and, of course, avoiding Jail time!

Hmm. We’re not sure if this is gonna fly or tank, considering the fact that board game film adaptations have been pretty hit or miss. 2012’s “Battleship” was more or less a failure despite Universal and Hasbro’s projection, while 2015’s “Ouija” managed to rake in USD102 million worldwide.

As at time of writing, the Monopoly movie hasn’t got a director, cast, or a release date. So keep checking back with us for more updates!

Psst. The real question is, “Who will play the Monopoly man in the Monopoly movie?” ;)

Sources: Screen Rant, AV Club, cinemablend / Featured image from Flickr.

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#ONEKimRaeWon: Charming South Korean Star Shares Anecdotes About “Doctors”

One fine Monday afternoon, we were invited by our friends from ONE TV Asia to see a doctor. And not just any doctor – Dr. Hong Ji Hong aka Hong Hong Hong from hit Korean drama (K-Drama) “Doctors” (닥터스).

That’s right! Hours before dashing South Korean actor Kim Rae Won (김래원) was scheduled to meet his Malaysia fans at his “A Date With Kim Rae Won” meet and greet at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, we got to spend a little time with him at a press conference. It was a closed-door event with a couple of other selected Malaysian journalists and members of the media.

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But fret not if you didn’t get to be a part of it, because we’ll fill you in on what went down! Yes, you’re welcome :)

During the press conference, there was a short Q&A segment whereby they opened the floor to questions from curious attendees. The charming Kim Rae Won humbly fielded queries from the audiences, stopping only to smile and laugh shyly, cute actions that incited laughter from those who were there.

Needless to say, it was truly surreal to see everyone’s favourite doctor oppa in person.

Kim Rae Won revealed that he was the only one who was cast in “Doctors” at the very last minute, while he was still working on a movie. As such, because of the short notice, he had very little time to research and prepare himself for the medical terms and what being a neurosurgeon ensued as compared to the other cast members. “So for most scenes, I just followed my gut to do it on my own and it was satisfactory. It was a good experience,” he said.

On how is the real Kim Rae Won is different from Dr. Hong Ji Hong in “Doctors”, Kim Rae Won laughed and replied, “I’m not sure where to start but I believe that Hong Ji Hong is more colourful than I am. I don’t know how to describe it. He’s a better person than I am in real life. What’s funny is that when I met the production team for the first time, the original Hong Ji Hong character was very quiet and someone who doesn’t talk much. But after much discussion with the team, I turned the character into someone who’s bright and jovial.”

Kim Rae Won also shared that working with Park Shin Hye (박신혜) in the K-Drama was a wonderful experience because her personality is amazing and bright. “She was so considerate to the actors that appeared together with us in the K-Drama. She was also a junior from my university and we actually took the same major,” he revealed.

On the subject of the most memorable comment that he has ever received for his portrayal of Dr. Hong Ji Hong in “Doctors”, Kim Rae Won said that it was when he heard that he looked like a real and authentic doctor. “But if I were to delve deeper into the subject related to compliments, some reporters once said that there were some reports released about me. So I searched for them and in one of the articles, one of the top comments was from a person who said that he was so happy to be living in this same generation where he got to see Kim Rae Won’s acting. I was really grateful for that.”

Last but not least, as he has taken on both classical romantic hero roles as well as unflinching portrayals of grittier characters in the past, he said that he would really like try a hand at acting in historical K-Dramas or movies for a change in the future. “I don’t have any specific roles that comes to my mind though. It depends on the types of scripts that I get. I’d pick the one that speaks to me the most,” he commented.

Well, regardless of what Kim Rae Won chooses to work on in the near future, we’re pretty sure that his fans will be patiently waiting for him. Thus, Kim Rae Won oppa, we say, “Fighting!” :D

Special thanks to our friends from ONE TV Asia for having us.

Meanwhille, catch more of Kim Rae Won in “Doctors”, which will return for an encore telecast on ONE HD (Astro Ch 393) starting from 30th October, airing every Sunday at 12:45pm with 2 episodes back-to-back. Don’t say we didn’t share ;)

For more information, hit up ONE TV Asia’s website or Facebook page.


Hype’s Now Playing: Public Access TV – Metropolis

“Unique” seems to be the only word that popped up in our minds upon discovering Public Access T.V., a Manhattan-based rock band that recently released an official music video for their latest single, “Metropolis”.

We first discovered the band through “Banana”, a British TV series created by Russell T Davies. Their song “Rebounder” was featured in one of the episodes, which immediately received positive reviews from critics due to its catchy lyrics and boppy beats.

The 4-piece rock band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist John Eatherly, lead guitarist/vocalist Xan Aird, bassist/vocalist Max Peebles, and drummer/vocalist Pete Star. Eatherly is the band’s frontman who dropped out of high school at the age of 17 to join the Nashville teenage punk band, “Be Your Own Pet”. BYOP broke up in 2008.

He then moved to New York City and began playing music as a touring musician/session player for various established musicians like Eleanor Friedberger, Smith Westerns, The Virgins, Chairlift, and others. However, the “boring and played out Manhattan music scene” became increasingly frustrating for him and eventually, he formed a new band called “Public Access T.V.” with Aird, Peebles, and Star.

Inspired by 70s punk and 90s Brit pop, the band released their first-ever track “Monaco” on Soundcloud in January 2014. The song received praises from various music publications including NME and Stereogum. The Guardian even ran a feature on them after they performed at The Great Escape festival and the London Calling festival last year.

On 21st April, the band released the music video for “Metropolis”, which was directed by Jason Miller.

The band didn’t strive to stand out with the video, but the song showcases their affinity with 70s pop rock or Britpop. The intro reminds us of The Strokes’ classic tune, but that was before it further lured us in with Eatherly’s voice and the supremely catchy lyrics. “And I don’t wanna live in California/ I’d take New York any day,” – there’s something about this part of the lyrics that gives off a really pleasant feeling too.

“Metropolis” will be included in their forthcoming debut EP, which will be released on 12th May via Terrible Records.

For more information, visit the band’s official website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Zouk Rings In Their 9th With “Electric”!

It all seems like yesterday but it’s been nine years since the first Zouk’s beat drove the city wild. As a pioneer, Zouk has been serving party folks with the best they deserve by offering sincere services and presenting globally renowned DJs. Through all these years of glory, Zouk has been standing on the top invincibly to prove the fact that originality will never disappear.

Last year, Kuala Lumpur’s music hub celebrated their anniversary with a club-wide themed party, “Happily Ever After“. It was an 8th birthday to remember – but it certainly wasn’t going to be the last of Zouk’s epic parties.

To honour 9th anniversary of Zouk’s birth, the whole setting will be turning to an enormous circuit of passion in which booze is flow and Zoukers are lights! No doubt, you’re gonna get the biggest electric shock ever as you find our supersonic talents lighting up the night by their electro grooves through Zouk’s premium beat everywhere in the house. So, just plug into our bash and get electrified by “Electric” to celebrate your favourite night spot’s birthday.

Ticket Entry (Zouk): RM58 Ladies / RM68 Men (inc 1 drink)

Bottle Entry (Zouk): RM450 / 4 pax (All night)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 1997 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, visit Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s website or their Facebook page.


(UPDATE) #LadiesCode: K-Pop Group Ready To Make A Comeback; Teasers Released

Last month, it was reported that the remaining Ladies’ Code (레이디스 코드) members will be returning to the entertainment scene in the coming months. It was a piece of news that fans rejoiced over, having seen the girls through some really tough times.

In 2014, Ladies’ Code was involved in a car crash that claimed the lives of members EunB and RiSe. They were on the way back to their dorms after wrapping up a performance for an “Open Concert”. The group was in a vehicle traveling near Youngdong Highway towards Incheon in Seoul when the tragic accident happened. It was an event that shook the South Korean music industry and the lives of Ashley, Sojung, and Zuny.

Ashley and Zuny received treatments for their injuries while Sojung had to spend a little more time healing from a jaw surgery. The trio took about a year off to recover from the accident, which includes going for psychological treatments. They were briefly spotted at Incheon International Airport in August last year while they were on their way Tokyo, Japan to commemorate RiSe and EunB‘s death anniversaries through the RiSe & EunB Memorial Concert.

But it seems like the girls are ready to come back for good now!

On 16th February (Tuesday), Polaris Entertainment updated Ladies’ Code’s Facebook page with a “Myst3ry” teaser image which includes the members in matching outfits and lying close to each other. The group will be returning as 3 members, of course, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. The cover photo was also changed to include an announcement that Ladies’ Code will be making their comeback on 24th February.

It is not known as of yet if “Myst3ry” refers to the album title or the title track, but we’re really intrigued and we’re sure that their fans are too! We wonder what their concept will be like, considering the circumstances.

Ladies’ Code has released a second teaser for their highly anticipated comeback in the form of a video titled, “Galaxy”. The 14-second monochromatic teaser drops subtle “triangle” hints throughout the entire clip and features the 3 members looking forlorn.

“Galaxy” will be released on 24th February 2016.


“The Pope’s Exorcist” Review: Russell Crowe’s Horror Film Is Hardly Scary At All

Russell Crowe is known for many things, but horror? Well, that’s probably not high on the list. But the newly-released “The Pope’s Exorcist” will take you on a wild ride into the world of exorcism and the Vatican, where Father Gabriel Amorth was the chief exorcist before his death in 2016.

The Oscar winning star, Crowe, plays the lead actor as Father Amorth, investigating a peculiar case of a young boy who has been possessed by an obscure demon. The R-rated horror movie also stars Ben Daniels and Alfonso Herrera, who play Father Lucas and Father Mendoza respectively.

The storyline is nothing like “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” or “The Rite”, but it does draw from real-life events about exorcisms performed by Father Amorth. The visuals done for this movie are quite unrealistic and feel very much unreal—and we’re not sure if it’s because they were done with green screen or if they were just bluntly bad graphics!

Let’s be honest, “The Pope’s Exorcist” doesn’t exactly deliver on the whole devilish promise. It may claim to be about the legendary exorcist Father Amorth and his daily chats with Satan, but it really just cramps every spooky scenario into an over-the-top-case. The climax was neither good nor bad, but Crowe did bring his humorous and comedic chops to the scenes.

Sure, the film tries to stick to the possession formula we all know, but it falls flat on its face when it came to jumpscares. Henry’s (the child) attempt at a demonic cockney accent is more likely to make you chuckle than cower in fear.

But hey, at least the filmmakers tried to tackle the sexual abuse in churches and unfortunately, they do it in such a muddled way that some may take it as insulting. Blaming non-consensual acts on demonic powers had us rolling our eyes.

While “The Pope’s Exorcist” isn’t really terrifying, it does have the feels of the good-old fashioned gore. And as far as Crow’s performance goes, he was – hands down – the star of the film. Would it score any award nominations? Absolutely no. But does it make for an enjoyable popcorn flick? Hell yeah!

“The Pope’s Exorcist” is currently showing in theatres.

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Jay Z Makes 12-Year-Old Fan’s Dream Come True

Jay Z is boss and there’s no denying it.

One of the biggest rappers in the world, Jay Z is also Beyoncé’s husband and father to their beautiful daughter Blue Ivy. Jay Z showed his his paternal side at the Greensboro, North Carolina gig of his Magna Carter world tour on Sunday when the rapper made a 12-year-old fan’s dream come true.

Jay invited the young rapper up on stage to rap for the crowd after spotting the youngster holding the sign ‘Can I rap for you?’. The young boy who was undoubtedly nervous, quickly overcame it and delivered a verse from Clique which won over the stadium full of people as he had the crowd going crazy!

As he won over the crowd and Mr. Carter himself, the young fan stayed away from the more controversial lyrics of the song, including the drug dealing references. Out of good nature, Jay Z told the boy to skip the drug dealing part and to go back to the numbers.

Finishing to a huge applause, the boy cheekily asked if he could meet Jay Z backstage and sheer thrill and excitement was seen as he received a positive answer!

HYPE’s #NowPlaying – ‘The Devil is A Lie’ by Rick Ross Feat. Jay Z


#OneStep: Sandara Park Talks About Her Movie Debut & Possibility Of Solo Album

Sandara Park will be starring in a movie!

The former 2NE1 member will be making her big screen debut with “One Step”, a Korean remake of the popular American comedy-drama “Begin Again”. She has been cast as the main lead, and in a V Live that was broadcasted yesterday (Wednesday, 29th March), she talked about her experience.

Although this is not the artiste’s first acting gig, she expressed that she was still nervous.

“I feel a lot more nervous than singing in front of thousands of people. While I was in a group we usually sang a lot of upbeat songs. However, this music film allowed me to let others listen to my true voice so it was a bit tricky. I thought I would be able to sing comfortably since most of the recording was done in the studio, but I regretted that as soon as I sang the first line. It was both a difficult and precious experience.”

The YG Entertainment star might also be releasing a solo album!

She explained that she’s looking forward to a solo album this year, but hasn’t brought with up with her company CEO yet. “When an article about a solo album comes up, I think my label CEO will call me and go, ‘What’s this?’ I’d like for it to be released this summer. There hasn’t been any talk of it so far,” continued the singer.

While the 2NE1 members do still contact each other, Sandara also talked about facing the world by herself as a solo act.

“I was able to live comfortably as a member of 2NE1. From now on, I have to march out to the battlefield on my own. I will live headstrong in the harsh world. It’s time to live the 3rd chapter of my life.”

Directed by Jeon Jae Hong, “One Step” tells the story of Sihyun (Sandara Park) after being involved in a car accident. She is left with no memories of the accident and her past, and the accident leaves her seeing sounds in colour.

“One Step” will be released on 6th April.

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#Toll: 5 More Highways In Klang Valley Go Cashless Effective Today (2nd March)

Another 5 highways have gone cashless effective today (Wednesday, 2nd March).

According to TMI, the Association of Highway Concessionaires Malaysia (PSKLM) announced last Friday (26th February) that 22 toll plazas covering 5 highways will implement the electronic toll collection (ETC) system today at midday. As such, the Touch ‘n Go or SmartTAG will be the only method of payment at the toll plazas.

PSKLM vice-president Sazally Saidi said that the association was working closely with all the concessionaires to elevate the quality of their services for all road users. He added that association has increased the number of top-up toll booths from 26 to 58, and that they will be open 24 hours for the convenience of road users.

On top of that, there’s also an offer for a new SmartTAG at RM99 (11,000 units available, normal retail price is RM128) and a 10% rebate for Class 1 vehicles from today until 30th April 2016.

Meanwhile, Lekas users who used the highway before noon today can still pay cash if they exited before midnight.

For details about the new cashless system, call Lekas hotline at 1-800-88-8021, Kesas at 03-5633 7188, Sprint at 03-7494 7333, GCE at 1-300-88-0035 and LATAR at 03-6145 1515.


Hype Streams: Awesome New Shows To Watch This January

Can you believe it’s already 2023? It’s time to update that New Year’s resolution as well as that watchlist! In terms of the whole “new year, new me” thing, it’s time to check out this month’s best new shows to watch!

This new month of the year brings us a lot of new shows we can binge with from everyone’s favourite game characters on the big screen to spooky anime Japanese tales. There is always a new show to start the new year.

Where to watch: HBO GO or Astro Channel 411 HD

Based on the critically acclaimed video game, this series takes place 20 years after modern civilisation has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heart-breaking journey, as they both must traverse the US and depend on each other for survival.

Set over a thousand years ago in the early 11th century, “Vikings: Valhalla” chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived. Season 2 finds our heroes shortly after the tragic fall of Kattegat; an event that has shattered their dreams and altered their destinies. Finding themselves suddenly fugitives in Scandinavia they are forced to test their ambitions and courage in worlds beyond the fjords of Kattegat.

2. “Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre”

The stories of horror manga master Junji Ito are set to receive an anime adaptation. Horror manga masterpieces penned by king of the genre Junji Ito are coming to Netflix this January in an anime series. From Ito’s wealth of works, 20 outstanding stories with the shared theme of madness will be animated. Stories include “Hanging Blimp”, “Tomie・Photo”, “Four x Four Walls” and “Intruder”.

Shrinking follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives… including his own. In addition to Segel and Ford, Shrinking stars Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell.

Meet a fresh group of wealthy, sophisticated and hilarious Asian-Americans from New York City, where the quality of real estate is measured by address, not acreage. Conversations are direct, not coded. And competition – for love, for money, and for power – is fierce. Billionaires, CEOs, and fashion icons – it’s a city where you can be anything you want to be.

The last time Sophie and Jesse were seen in “How I Met Your Father” Season 1 finale, the two went from nearly becoming a couple to reigniting romances with old flames. After sleeping together, Jesse pulled a classic Mosby by accidentally saying “I love you” too soon, causing Sophie to leave out of fear of moving too fast. Watch what happens in Season 2 with Hulu.

In a world plagued by ghosts, where giant corporations employ psychic teens to battle the supernatural, only one company operates without adult supervision, and its name is Lockwood & Co. Run by Anthony Lockwood, a rebellious young entrepreneur haunted by his mysterious past, his brilliant but eccentric sidekick George and a newly arrived, supremely gifted girl called Lucy, this renegade trio are about to unravel a terrifying mystery that will change the course of history.

Hello, Wisconsin! It’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer, where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red. Sex, drugs and rock ’n roll never dies, it just changes clothes.

A family father lives a not-so-secret identity as the titular hero who possesses a burning passion to snuff out petty crime.

If you are a fan of “Squid Game”, this brand-new real life series will intrigue you. One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete to claim the honour of the ultimate physique in this intense survival reality series.

9. “The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House”

After graduating from junior high school, 16-year-old Kiyo leaves her home of Aomori and heads to Kyoto with her friend Sumire with dreams of becoming a beautiful Maiko (apprentice geisha). However, she is told she is not suited to being one. As a tearful Kiyo is about to return to Aomori, her skill for cooking is discovered and she is hired as a Makanai, a cook for a house where Maiko live together.

From M. Night Shyamalan, Servant follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. In Season 4, Leanne’s war with the Church of Lesser Saints heightens, threatening Spruce street, the city of Philadelphia and beyond. Meanwhile, the shattered Turner family must not only confront the increasing threat of Leanne, but the certain reality that Dorothy is waking up.

In this gripping sci-fi thriller, humans have escaped Earth, which has been devastated by drastic climate change. And to end the war taking place at the shelters, the brain of the legendary mercenary Yun Jung-yi is cloned by those trying to develop the ultimate A.I. combat warrior.

A new couple (Jonah Hill, Lauren London) fall in love and find themselves confronting societal expectations and generational differences amidst their families (Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny) clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences in this comedy from Kenya Barris.

After a young man and his beloved dog are separated on the Appalachian Trail, he and his father must begin a desperate search to find him before it’s too late. Based on an incredible true story of humanity and everyday heroism. Based on the book “Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home” by Pauls Toutonghi.

A terrifying evil has emerged, and the wolves howl once again. Only a Werewolf like Scott McCall can gather both new allies and reunite trusted friends to fight back against what could be the most powerful and deadliest enemy.

This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad’s ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.

2. “Super Junior: The Last Man Standing”

The band’s cast and crew celebrate the 18th anniversary of Super Junior, following the group’s journey from its beginnings to its current status as a global star, but also through the entire K-pop industry.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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Contest: Win Tickets To Go See YouTube Sensation Boyce Avenue Live In KL!

We’re only a week away from Boyce Avenue’s Malaysian debut and we know some of you have been waiting since forever to finally see them perform on our homeground. If it wasn’t good enough news that they’re finally coming to Malaysia, we’ll throw in another piece of good news to make your week ;)

You see, the thing is, our friends from Livescape Asia have prepared something a lil special for Hype Malaysia’s readers (who also happen to be Boyce Avenue’s hardcore fans). Yes, if you guessed “free Boyce Avenue” tickets then damn right you are! Because we’ve got FIVE PAIRS of passes to giveaway to FIVE LUCKY WINNERS.

Read our exclusive interview with Boyce Avenue and answer the following questions:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Good luck ;)

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


#SuperMario64: 1996 Nintendo Game Now Playable From Your Browser

Remember Super Mario 64? It’s a 1996 platform video game published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 and one of the launch titles for the console. Well, we hear that it’s back! The game, of course, not the console.

And the best part it, it’s making a comeback right in your browser.

Yes, 20 whole years after it first launched on the Nintendo 64.

Developed by ingenious Unity developer Erik Roystan Ross, it’s called “Super Mario 64 HD” and it features the original game’s first level, “Bob-Omb Battlefield”. The computer science student said that he decided to remake it while he was experimenting with the Unity game engine and as it turned out, the results proved to be impressive. We haven’t played it ourselves but The Verge wrote that the game looks almost as good as more recent games in the series such as “Super Mario 3D World” on the Wii U.

When asked if he was going to work on the rest of the “Super Mario 64″ levels as well, Ross said,”I currently do not have any plans to develop this any further or to resolve any bugs, unless they’re horrendously game-breaking and horrendously simple to fix.”

For now, the “Bob-Omb Battlefield” level is available for download or playable right in your browser. But we won’t be held responsible for the lack of productivity ;)


Fun Fact: 5 Things Probably You Didn’t Know About “Baby Driver”

Directed by Edgar Wright (of “Shaun of the Dead”, “Hot Fuzz”, and “The World’s End” fame), “Baby Driver” is an action comedy film that follows Baby, a young getaway driver who is coerced into working for a kingpin.

While flicks of this genre are a dime a dozen, “Baby Driver” is shaping up to be one of our this year’s must watch! Why, you ask? Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about “Baby Driver”, just to get you a tad excited ;)

1. It has been brewing for more than 2 decades

Yeap, it has been a long time coming. Edgar Wright has had the idea to make “Baby Driver” since 1994, when The Jon Spencer Blues Explosions’ “Orange” album was released. Edgar heard “Bellbottoms”, a song off the “Orange” album, and it set him off on a major brainstorm. In fact, “Bellbottoms” plays in the opening scene of “Baby Driver”.

“I listened to that song a lot. And I just started visualising this car chase. At the time, I wasn’t necessarily (saying), ‘This is a movie I’m gonna make.’ But it was almost like the closest thing to having action-movie synesthesia, (where) I would listen to that song and imagine this car chase. And then it’s like, what is the story that goes with these visuals? So the idea that started it all off was: Maybe a getaway driver is listening to this song, and he’s actually trying to time out his getaways and literally have the perfect score for the perfect score. So I would say Jon Spencer and the album “Orange” inspired me to make this movie,” Edgar told Variety.

You should expect a car-chase movie set to rock and roll ;)

2. There were also 10 movies that inspired “Baby Driver”

No joke! Edgar Wright himself confirmed this.

In speaking to /FILM about “Baby Driver”, Edgar said, “What I did with this season is I picked movies that had car chases of my youth. So there are not as many recent ones because I capped it where I started making movies myself, which was around 1994. I chose the car chases that really inspired me when I was younger. Because I had the original idea for ‘Baby Driver’ in 1995 so I was thinking about the films up until that point.”

The movies that he was talking about are: “Bullitt” (1968), “The Italian Job” (1969), “The French Connection” (1971), “Vanishing Point” (1971), “Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry” (1974), “Freebie and the Bean” (1974), “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977), “The Driver” (1978), “The Blues Brothers” (1980), and “To Live and Die in LA” (1985).

In case you haven’t noticed, “Baby Driver” boasts a talented ensemble of actors, more so than any of Edgar’s previous films. The movie stars Oscar winners Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx, Emmy winner Jon Hamm, underrated gem Jon Bernthal, and rising star Ansel Elgort, among others.

Kevin Spacey plays Doc, a domineering crime boss who favours Baby (played by Ansel Elgort) as a getaway driver for his heists. But Baby has tinnitus, a result of the car crash that killed his parents when he was young. So he listen to music to help and that habit not only alleviates his handicap, it also makes him a monster behind the wheel. Doc’s revolving door of accomplices includes terrifying thief Buddy (played by Jon Hamm). Let’s not forget Griff (played by Jon Bernthal) and a mentally imbalanced crook named Bats (played by Jamie Foxx).

4. The stunts are worth paying very, very close attention to

The right action choreography, the right cars, and the right stunt team had to be in place. Edgar Wright and 3 different storyboard artists began the process by drawing the car chase sequences, then turning them into animatics that provided a rough animation of how they would play out. When it came to deciding what cars to use, Edgar didn’t want expensive or tricked out ones – he wanted practical for a bank robber’s purposes. So he researched the most stolen cars in America and determined the heist cars with that concept in mind.

Main unit stunt coordinator Darrin Prescott also revealed that they kept it as real as possible. “This was such an exciting project to take on, it’s so different in regards to the driving for a couple of reasons. Edgar is incredibly collaborative and has allowed and welcomed our stunt team to develop and choreograph these stunts and driving sequences with a lot of freedom. We’ve also tried to keep all the driving real. There have been no visual effects in our driving,” he said.

We’re keeping our wide eyes open for those scenes!

5. “Baby Driver” is music to your ears – literally

Music does play a big part in making or breaking a movie. And it is without a doubt, the soundtrack to “Baby Driver” will keep you wanting more!

“..the songs are used creatively, and they’re also very foregrounded. So I would think that some of these songs would get picked up quite a lot (for future usage). It’s not the kind of standard thing where you hear five seconds of an intro and then it’s dipped down under dialogue. All the songs are very much in the movie,” Edgar Wright said.

As previously mentioned, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosions’ “Orange” album played a big part in pushing Edgar get the “Baby Driver” project on the road. And yes, he’s very much a music nerd himself. The soundtrack consists of a very colourful selection indeed, from jazz to soul, and even hip hop tunes from some of the world’s best artistes. We’re talking about Queen, Blur, Young M.C., T.Rex, and of course, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosions ;)

In other news, the cast of “Baby Driver” will be rocking up to Kuala Lumpur on 17th July to promote their movie! Get the deets here.

For more information on “Baby Driver”, hit up the movie’s Facebook page.

Sources: Variety, /FILM, / Featured image:

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Experience Spring At Fahrenheit88 Shopping Mall’s Greens & Blooms Campaign

Fahrenheit88 Shopping Mall will present flora, fauna, and a new start with the Greens & Blooms campaign. Prepare to see some new exclusive pop-up stores and experience a new atmosphere when shopping at the mall’s Atrium, Ground Floor.

You can gain some knowledge by reading some books in BookXcess, nurture your love for greenery with some imported and soil-free indoor plants at Midorie, get a taste of some treats and snacks from Taste of Asia, and indulge in mouthwatering Italian ice-cream at Gelato Fruity.

Adding to the pretty ambiance is the blooming spring garden alongside colourful displays and hanging fairy lights. See it all from now until 12th April.

Come on over to Fahrenheit88 on the weekends to develop a set of skills with workshops like creating beautiful floral headbands with Vach Project, painting with friends at Sip & Paint hosted by MTMT, and many more fun activities.

That’s not all. Fahrenheit88 will also reward shoppers a free Midorie Easy Pot Plant when you spend a minimum of RM150 in a single receipt to support Earth Hour 2021 on 27th March.

Moreover, Afternoon, Aldo, Carlo Rino, Feith, Lovisa, Beseen, and Skechers will provide you fashion deals to plan your new spring wardrobe. Other than that, feel free to indulge yourself at A-Listers, get a fresh new look in spring looks from Mirrorcle or Miira Mew, add a remarkable touch to your look with Lucky Gems, and discover your style with leather handbags at Leather Avenue.

Need more information on Greens & Blooms? Head on over to Fahrenheit88’s Facebook and Instagram page. You can also contact their customer service at 03-2148 5488.


#UptownFunk: Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars Sued For Ripping Off Collage’s 1983 Single

In a news that’s not stylin’ nor particularly hot, collaborators Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars have found themselves in an ice cold situation and may soon have to face court.

A Minneapolis electro-funk band called Collage has filed a lawsuit against Ronson and Mars, claiming that their 2014 chart-topping smash hit “Uptown Funk” is a rip-off from the band’s 1983 song, “Young Girls”.

The complaint, obtained by Pitchfork, details the following similarities between the 2 tracks:

“Upon information and belief, many of the main instrumental attributes and themes of ‘Uptown Funk’ are deliberately and clearly copied from ‘Young Girls’, including, but not limited to, the distinct funky specifically noted and timed consistent guitar riffs present throughout the compositions, virtually if not identical bass notes and sequence, rhythm, structure, crescendo of horns and synthesizers rendering the compositions almost indistinguishable if played over each other and strikingly similar if played in consecutively.”

Besides alleging that “Uptown Funk” is “a dead-on copy in rhythm, harmony, melody and structure” of “Young Girls”, the lawsuit also argues that the 2 hit makers themselves have previously confessed to being inspired by the styles of 1980s electro-funk soul music.

Although Larry White is Collage’s only surviving member, the lawsuit also listed the 2 deceased group members, Grady Wilkins and Lee Peters, as defendants. Collage is currently seeking an unspecified sum of damages and profits.

In case you’re curious, listen to the comparison below:

This isn’t the first time where both Ronson and Mars have found themselves in hot water. They were previously accused of copyright infringement by another band named The Sequence, who claimed that “Uptown Funk” copied their 1979 track “Funk You Up”.

What do y’all think of the 2 songs above? Is it a rip-off or just similar sounding?

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#SpiceGirls: Mel B Hints At A Possible Reunion For Group’s 20th Anniversary

Hold on a second… Did Mel B just reveal something that we’ve been longing to hear?

According to E! Online, the former Spice Girls singer confirmed that there is a high possibility all 5 members will reunite one more time for their 20th anniversary as a group.

During a recent appearance on the UK TV special “Alan Carr’s New Year’s Spectacular”, Mel B aka Scary Spice was asked whether the group is planning to do anything for their 20th anniversary.

I think I’m the one putting all the rumours out there. To be serious, it is our 20th anniversary this year and it would be rude not to celebrate.

“So, hopefully, something will be happening pretty soon…I can’t tell you what it is yet,” she added.

Mel wasn’t able to provide any additional details regarding the reunion, but she did say that she is trying to gather Victoria Beckham and the rest of the ladies back together. Earlier in December this year, Mel C was reported saying that if Victoria doesn’t wanna be involved, she wouldn’t want the reunion to take place.

To fulfill this, Mel believes the band has to be the original 5 piece and Victoria needs to be involved. This means good management, good tour promoters and good sponsorship to maximise revenue.

All 5 members of Spice Girls previously reunited briefly for a musical and London 2012’s Olympics closing ceremony. Their last reunion tour took place in 2007. Now that Mel B has hinted at a possible reunion for their 20th anniversary, let’s keep our fingers crossed for another tour in 2016 ;)

We will leave you now with one of their hit songs “Wannabe”.

Sources: E! Online, Hollywood Life, The Sun.


CONTEST: Step Up Revolution Merchandise

We know what you’re thinking – “Will the surprises ever end?” and the answer to your question is NO. Thanks to our friends at Nusantara Edaran Filem, we have more “Step Up Revolution” goodies to giveaway!

Tell us what’s your ideal flash mob. Explain it in 150 words (get as creative as you can) and make sure that it’s an original idea. YOUR original idea. You may also include your soundtrack of choice, location, costumes, the works. We’ll leave that up to you! Remember, the more elaborate, the better.

E-mail your answers to submit@hype.my and you’re automatically in the running to win the following official “Step Up Revolution” merchandise:

So, what say you? Hurry up and get those creative juices flowing!

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

Step Up Revolution OST CD: Courtesy of Universal Music Malaysia

Step Up Revolution OST available everywhere. Featuring singles from Timbaland, JLo, Fergie, Skylar Grey and more.

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Shila Amzah Is Releasing A New Song, But Fans Want Her To Change The Title

“Our next performer is Shila Amzah with ‘Bodoh'” – well, that doesn’t sound very nice isn’t it? Apparently, we’re not the only one who think that way. A lot of Shilalas (Shila Amzah’s fans) also think so too!

So Shila Amzah is releasing a new song titled “Bodoh” (meaning stupid, fool, idiot), but many of her fans think that the title doesn’t sound very pleasant.

But according to the singer herself, she wanted a song title that is short and catchy, and it is also the best way to describe the story of the song. “You’ll get it after you listen to it,” she said in one of her IG stories.

However, this title has also created a chance for her haters to criticise her, nevertheless Shila said “I don’t care if people are going to criticise me. After listening to this song, they will understand it is called ‘Bodoh'”.

“Honestly, the title is just a normal title, like ‘I’m such a fool’ or I’m such an idiot’. But I just use one word to describe it because it’s easier to remember,” she said.

Shila also said that she understand that it would sound awkward for a host or a presenter to call out her name along with the title of the song, but she is experimenting with a lot of music right now and she doesn’t really mind.

Omg kesiannya. Tukar la tajuk lagu https://t.co/WIxwdAbNNr

— kakPanda 🐼🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@PandaAzza) November 22, 2018

According to the 28-year-old singer, the song is about a couple, and one of them got cheated by the other. The 2 breaks up in a foolish way.

“The song is dedicated to those who are cheated and those who cheated on their partners. We are stupid for trusting the person who cheated on us, and he or she is stupid for leaving us,” she explained.

Set to be released on YouTube tonight at 8.30pm, “Bodoh” will be included in Shila Amzah’s upcoming Malay language album which will be released soon. “We already have all the materials for a Malay album.”

Shila Amzah’s last Malay language album was released in 2013. Her last single was “Falling in Love With You” which was released last year’s November.


Cheer Chen To Hold Concert In Resorts World Genting In January 2020

Any fans of Cheer Chen (陈绮贞) in the house?

It’s been announced that the Taiwanese singer-songwriter will be bringing her “Cheer 20” (漫漫长夜) concert to Malaysia early next year.

A post shared by Cheer Chen 陳綺貞 (@cheer___chen) on Oct 14, 2019 at 4:00am PDT

In celebration of 2 decades in the music business, Chen will be taking fans down memory lane. Since her debut in 1998, the 44-year-old singer has churn out 7 studio albums. The latest LP, “Sofa Sea” (沙發海) came out just before Christmas last year.

Earlier in May, she dropped a surprise announcement, saying that she and Taiwanese music producer Tiger Chung have broken up after being together for 18 years. For the uninitiated, they are also in the band called The Verse.

“For some people, (the next stage) is marriage. Two years ago, we chose a better alternative for our relationship and became friends. Even if we’re not lovers anymore, in the future, we’ll always be close friends and colleagues who have the best chemistry. As each other’s eternal supporter, we wish the other well, and will never lose sight of the other. (These) 18 years have never caused us to question love. On the contrary, we’re more willing to love and be loved. (Only when) you know how to love someone, can you be a lover,” they said in a statement.

The details to Cheer Chen’s Live in Malaysia concert are as follows:

Ticket sales are already on sale at www.buytickets.com.my.

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Sebastian Vettel: “Mark Didn’t Deserve To Win In Malaysia”

Oh dear, a show of hands please for those of you who think that the RBR team should engage a couple of PR people to hold Sebastian Vettel down? Or at least tell him to stop talking?

As a follow up to our earlier story, not only has Sebastian said that he’s not sorry for what happened in Malaysia, the three-time world champion is now insisting that Mark Webber didn’t deserve to win the Malaysian Grand Prix and admitted that his decision to snatch the victory from his teammate was blatant and on purpose.

This also means that he has effectively retracted the apology he publicly issued to Mark Webber after the Malaysian Grand Prix race. When asked if his actions in Malaysia had been payback for Mark Webber harrying him in the British Grand Prix two years ago, Sebastian Vettel replied:

I was racing so as a racing driver I was fully focused on winning the race. I got a call on the radio, which I heard but I didn’t understand it at the time. I should have understood, which is why I apologised to the team because with my action I put myself above the team.

That was the intention, whether you believe me or not is up to you. As a team member, and that is how I feel, I didn’t obey the team order, which as I said, was not my intention. My intention, for sure as a racing driver, was to win the race. I wanted to win and I succeeded.

On the one hand, I think am the kind of guy that respects team decisions, but on the other hand, Mark is not the one that deserved it at the time.

I would have thought about, it, reflected on what it means, on what the team wanted me to do, which was leave Mark in first place and me second. Having thought about it I probably would have done the same thing.

What he’s basically trying to say is that he would, at any given time, defy team orders to beat his own teammate again. Yes really. Also, let’s not forget about the way Sebastian Vettel simply scoffed at comments about his ruthless behavior and said, “Well there a lot of marks on my back. Sanctions, punishment? Maybe it is a bit of dreamland that you all live in. What do you expect to happen? Make a suggestion.”

Talk about a PR disaster! Three-time world champion and now effectively the F1 black sheep? Careful, Vettel. As Jenson Button said, people can get seriously hurt like that and it could come back to haunt you.

Meanwhile, fans from around the globe are now waiting with bated breaths for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. The pair will be under heavy scrutiny after what happened in Malaysia. Exciting times ahead.


Fans Of Lisa Lash Out At Singer Lee Mu Jin Following “Inkigayo” Loss

BLACKPINK’s Lisa (리사) recently performed her hit single “Lalisa” for the first time on the South Korean weekly music programme “Inkigayo”. The episode was aired yesterday (Sunday, 19th September).

Unfortunately, much to the chagrin of many, the idol failed to win the first place trophy. During the broadcast, solo singer Lee Mu Jin (이무진) won with his song “Traffic Light” with a total of 5,636 points. Meanwhile, Lisa came in second place, followed by aespa’s smash hit “Next Level” in third place.

Congratulations to #LeeMujin for winning 1st place with #TrafficLight and his first Double Crown on Inkigayo today 🥳 🎊 👏#TrafficLight3rdWin 🚥 #LeeMujin3rdWin 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1nCY6kkVpr

— KPOP Music Show Analysis (@KshowAnalysis) September 19, 2021

However, international LILIES (as Lisa’s fans are lovingly called) were clearly not happy with the overall result, and some of them have already begun taking out their anger on Lee Mu Jin! In this case, the singer’s official music video for his song “Traffic Light” on his YouTube, which was originally released back in May, was suddenly flooded with tons of negative comments.

Most of the fans were apparently upset that their idol didn’t manage to win the first place award. Not only that, some of them even claimed that Lisa couldn’t win because Koreans are racists. Others also pointed out that Lee Mu Jin’s song is not even good as compared to the girl group member’s debut single.

Contrastingly, a few fans also advised fellow BLINKs and LILIES to not bombard Lee Mu Jin’s YouTube with bad comments for Lisa’s sake. Some even commented that after they listened to “Traffic Light”, they felt that the rising star indeed deserved the first place win.

To quote one internet user, “I didn’t know this song or was even aware of Lee Mu Jin’s existence before. But because of those fans of Lisa, I got to hear this amazing song. So I guess thanks to Lisa’s fans for attracting the attention of international fans to listen to the song. What a good song. Gotta play this on repeat and check out his other songs.”

Despite not winning on this week’s “Inkigayo”, we have no doubt that Lisa still delivered an amazing performance. For those interested, watch the video of her debut stage for “Lalisa” here:

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#PanMovie: Release Date Moved From July To October 2015

Starring Hugh Jackman, Warner Bros.’ upcoming fantasy film “Pan” has a new release date.

The movie, which retells the origin of Peter Pan, was originally scheduled for release on the big screens on 24th July. However, Warner Bros. announced that they will move it to a much later date – 9th October 2015.

The move allowed the producing team to have sufficient time for post production. They are also capitalising on the fact that the release date will take place during the school holidays, making it easier to reach their target audience including children and families.

It also lifted “Pan” from a crowded movie season, since Marvel‘s “Antman” and Universal Pictures‘ “Trainwreck” are scheduled to be released in the cinemas on 17th July, while Sony‘s “Pixels” and Fox‘s “Paper Towns” are slated for release on 24th July.

Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.‘s president of domestic distribution, said:

We wanted to give “Pan” the space to extend its theatrical run, so taking it out of the cluttered summer season made the most sense. Moving the film to the heart of the fall will allow us more time to screen the picture, enabling us to capitalize on what we anticipate will be strong word of mouth.

The decision was supported by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, president of international distribution, who stated:

Peter Pan is a beloved figure the world over, and the fall corridor is perfect for this epic adventure story that explores the origins of this young hero. In many markets we can take advantage of school holidays that ensure a greater opportunity for families to enjoy “Pan” together.

Director Joe Wright also agreed with the move, as he expressed:

As you might expect, the fantastical story of Peter Pan involves very complex effects and I did not want to compromise on quality in finishing the film. This allows me and my team the time to complete the movie and tell the story the way it should be told.

The other films slated for release on 9th October 2015 are Universal’s “Steve Jobs” and Relativity’s “Kidnap”.

While waiting for the movie to be released, you can check out the teaser trailer below:

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


#ItsTheShip2015: Peking Duk Wants Mark Ronson To “Uptown Funk You Up”

Peking Duk wants Mark Ronson to “Uptown, funk you up, Uptown funk you up” on #ItsTheShip2015 this year.

It seems that the Australian electronic music duo, Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles, are not-so-closet fans of Mark as they’ve just sent him a tweet which read:

Note: The above tweet has since been taken down.

What, the name Mark Ronson doesn’t sound familiar to you?

He’s an English musician, DJ, singer, and record producer who recently shot to international fame, bagging the 2015 Brit Award’s “British Single of the Year” for his song, “Uptown Funk“. And that’s not to say that he wasn’t already popular in the UK before that, as he was also named GQ magazine’s “50 Best Dressed British Men”.

As a producer, he has produced multiple songs on the albums of singers Lamya, Macy Gray, Christina Aguilera, Lily Allen, and Robbie Williams. Mark has also produced multi-platinum, Grammy-winning albums for artistes such as Amy Winehouse and Adele.

It’s safe to say that we’re practically shaking with excitement! Is he coming for #ItsTheShip2015 too? Is he, is he? As at time of writing, Mark has yet to respond to Peking Duk’s tweet. But we’ll update this post with more information as soon as we know :)

We’ll leave you now with Mark Ronson’s hit song, “Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars. Go ahead and get jiggy with this one. You know you want to:

#ItsTheShip2015 is all set to sail from Singapore to Langkawi and then back to Singapore again on 20th November this year. Full line-up of acts here.

More information and ticketing deets can be obtained via its official website and Facebook page.

Meanwhile, here’s a throwback post of what happened on the inaugural “It’s The Ship” and what you can expect from #ItsTheShip2015 ;)

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RiRi Drunk & Stoned At Belgium Concert

Fans are angry after Rihanna showed up more than two hours late for a concert in Belgium last week. She had reportedly been partying all night and was accused of being drunk and stoned.

The singer enraged fans in Antwerp with two disastrous performances after she finally showed up. She was then accused of lip-synching after hitting the town until 4am. RadarOnline reports Riri was almost two hours late to her first show on Wednesday, after shopping away the afternoon at the Alaia showroom in Paris. And when she finally showed up, the audience was less than impressed.

Music critic Sasha Van Der Speeten of the Standaard newspaper titled her review, “Rihanna in a Bad Place”:

There was a wall of reinforced concrete between Rihanna and the public at Sportpaleis. The pop icon played almost two hours on autopilot. It had the effect of a Valium overdose.

Just some words. Shameless, careless. How f*****g lazy and complacent can you get, girl? Besides the bored swaying back and forth like a drugged rich baby during “We Found Love”, she didn’t dance.

Rihanna even gave a male fan an erotic lap dance during an earlier concert. She brought the man up on stage, then jumped on top of him, straddling him and writhing up and down his chest. Dressed in a kinky black corset, she grabbed his hand and pushed it to her chest and seductively moved it down her body.


Mariah Carey Judges Idols

The list of world-famous songstresses to have taken on the role previously is such as Paula Abdul and Jennifer Lopez. And now, Fox has made official that the latest successful pop diva (or just diva, no pop) to join American Idol is none other than 42-year-old Mariah Carey.

The first person to confirm it was the Idol host himself, Ryan Seacrest, who tweeted:

Shortly after the official announcement, Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly told critics at their press tour, “It’s the biggest recording artist than any of these singing competition shows have ever had. It’s an artist many contestants have tried to emulate, tried to hit the songs, hit the notes. The deal only concluded hours ago.”

According to EW, Mariah will join the judges table for American Idol’s Season 12 and it’s likely that she will be taking home more than Jennifer Lopez’s first year (USD12 million) and second year (USD15 million) salary on the show. Which puts Mariah’s big fat American Idol somewhere between USD15 and USD18 million.

We can’t help but wonder though – was the move in getting Mariah in on the show a vain attempt at saving Idol? Idol suffered a 23% drop in ratings last season and is no longer the only “kid on the block” when it comes to talent competitions (with the presence of “X-Factor” and “The Voice”).

Either way, with that amount of money, one season and she probably doesn’t have to work a day in her life anymore!


From Standup Comedy To ‘Symphonic Anime’: Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week!

Another week, another of our lists of fun activities and events for you to consider indulging in this week.

A concert, a party, an art exhibition and even a roller coaster ride – have your fill of fun stuff to do in the Klang Valley over the next 7 days:

We get that getting a ticket to visit Japan and enjoying Japanese street food might be a tall order – but we’ve got your back. Experience a 6-course Japanese street food menu with a side of sparkling yuzu sake here in Malaysia! Yes, you read that right – Japanese street food right here! And it’s not 1 or 2 – it’s a total of 6 courses of Japanese street food! Moreover, who would say ‘no’ to sake to complement such hearty cuisine? Reserve a seat through their WhatsApp before it’s too late! Click here for more information.

Location: iCrust Cafe & Bakery, 30 Jalan Lazat 2, Taman Bukit Indah, 58200, Kuala Lumpur

Comedy is truly a hit or miss for some, but in general, people love themselves a good laugh. What better comedy than stand-up comedy? Head to Wunderbar KL this Wednesday for a night of humour. Just walk in, order yourself some drinks and enjoy the show. You might get lucky and catch some of Malaysia’s best comedians! So, who is the comedian this Wednesday? Just head on over to find out! Click here to get more details.

Want something to do on a Saturday night after a long week? Are you just looking to party and have the most amazing night life in Kuala Lumpur? Then we might have the best event for you! Join Dirty Juicy Vol. 5 (Merger Edition) at Sinderella this Saturday and prepare to socialise, party and forget about yesterday like you’re meant to! Grab your friends and get your tickets here.

Always enjoyed singing, but never got the chance to show off your skills to the public? Well, it’s now or never folks! Join MyTOWN’s Raya Meriah Max Nyanyian Raya this weekend and let people hear your beautiful voice. Fill the mall with the Raya spirit with your singing, and spread festive joy!

Click here to get more information about this event and check out the other events organised by the mall throughout this Raya season.

Anime is starting to gain the love of everyone – especially during the pandemic, when everyone were all under lockdown. As much as anime has been gaining recognition, the cosplay community has been growing as well. This year, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will be bringing back their fourth anime concert. Expect iconic anime soundtracks from famous Studio Ghibli films, to popular openings and closings from well-known anime. Satisfy your music appetites as anime fans and get your tickets now!

Location: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, PETRONAS Twin Towers

If you have yet to buy your Raya outfits and accessories, drop by Fahrenheit88 for some festive shopping and enjoy various discounts and rewards. As a creative hub that supports local entrepreneurs and designers to showcase their products and ideas, Fahrenheit88 will be featuring a pop-up store by local designer, Rizman Ruzaini. Support the designer by buying his collection, as well as his newly launched perfumes. Spend time in the mall to take Instagram worthy pictures with the colourful decorations too!

Enjoy the world of art with a little twist. Featuring a collaboration between Hin Bus Depot, Penang and ZHAN Art | Space, Petaling Jaya, Of Spaces in Between is an art exhibition that incorporates Augmented Reality (AR) technology into your traditional art pieces. A collection of works selected from 24 artists that showcases two different but complementary artworks based on the theme ‘duality’, each will be exhibited at the respective location. And with AR, art enjoyers get to explore and discover the artworks immersively without having to travel to the other location.

To put it simply, viewers get to experience a physical artwork at one location, and enjoy the piece’s augmented complementary piece through AR that is showcased in the other location. So, grab your friends who are art fanatics and enjoy an art exhibition that is far from traditional!

Date: Now till 15th May 2023, every day except Mondays (10am-5pm)

Location: ZHAN Art | Space, Petaling Jaya

A fan of thrilling roller coaster rides? Well, we got one ride that you should totally hop on as a roller coaster fan! Incorporating more ‘twists and turns’ into your average roller coaster ride, the 2 seater ride at Euro Fun Park is a blast! Make your heart skip a beat and your head spin! To enter the park, adults need to pay RM8 and children RM4. Kids under 2-years-old get free entry. 5 tokens (RM25) is required for this ride. Drag your friends along and ride this intense roller coaster or enjoy the other attractions you can find around the park.

Location: Euro Fun Park, One Utama Shopping Centre Outdoor Carpark

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Nisha Ayub Calls Out Local Media For Discriminating The Trans Community

In recent news, a birthday party hosted at a hotel in Kedah was raided by religious authorities which found a total of 30 transwomen in their 20s and 40s.

Following the revelation, Nisha Ayub has called out certain local media publications for allegedly discriminating the transgender community in the way in which they write news.

Malaysian transgender activis, Nisha Ayub, took out her frustrations on her Facebook page after a well-known local media portal used the term “Woe-man” in its headline, when referring to transwomen. She stated in the post, “Woe-Man? Not enough (with) the raid itself now we have journalists trying to enforce stigma by using such words to humiliate the trans community.”

“The constant Transphobic, Discrimination and bullies we have to face just because we are being who we are, expressing our gender identity and expression. I find this as an act to humiliate, disgrace and bully when people use such terms. How would you feel when someone uses racist slurs, body shaming or whatever terms that tries to undermine a person?” expressed Nisha in her post.

Nisha went on to say that it is sad that transgenders’ lives are being ridiculed by some people. In an earlier post, she called out another local media portal, claiming their reports to be transphobic for using degrading terms towards the trans community.

While speaking to a local news portal, the 41-year-old activist explained, “The way media portrays the trans community has always been very negative. They will degrade us by using slurs, misgendering, portraying a negative impression and stereotyping the community which eventually increases stigma and prejudice towards us.”

In addition, Nisha accused the media of encouraging transphobia, which would fuel hatred and violence against the community. She also found the pun used in the controversial article to be unacceptable and shocking, stating “It’s a form of bullying, it’s a form of degrading one’s identity.”

“Media has the platform to actually end any sort of discrimination, violence and bullying in their own way. Unfortunately some media encourages hatred and violence by writing such news or stories,” she told the news portal.

Nisha Ayub has dedicated her life to ensure equal rights for the trans community in Malaysia, where the transgender people are discriminated against under the law.

Back in 2016, she was the first transwoman to be awarded the US Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award.


#Viral: Mutant Giant Spider Dog On The Loose?

For the record, Halloween is not here yet but a Polish prankster put on a “pre-show” for the annual scarefest this year and let loose a mutant giant spider dog!

The Polish prankster, Sylvester Wardega, is best known for pulling off mostly terrifying but hilarious pranks on the public. His latest prank involved a dog dressing up as a giant spider to run after people on the streets in the middle of the night. In fact, the props of human body parts were used in the video as well, taking the scare factor to a whole new level!

The public’s reactions towards the dog were recorded down tape and uploaded to his Youtube channel, “SA Wardega”, where you can find other pranks videos too.

In just a couple of days, the prank video quickly went viral online and racked up over 51,000,000 views on YouTube. Watch:

So, what would you do if a giant tarantula came running after you while you were walking alone in the middle of the night? Seems unlikely?

On another note, we think that spider costume is a perfect Halloween costume for our dogs!

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6 Types Of Bangs To Rock In 2023. You’ll Look Bangin!

There is a style of fringe for every aesthetic – from strong and harsh, to soft and seductive.

This year has seen all that and a bit extra, by far – although the previous two years were concentrated on embracing natural texture and uncomplicated haircuts. Bangs are something people think a thousand times to get. They’re intimidating, because it’s scary to imagine how they’ll turn out. But tell you what – bangs are definitely having a moment now. Also, the fact that they’re so adaptable is another important contributor to bangs’ popularity.

Convinced? If you’re ready for a chop, scan our list of the hottest fringe styles for this year, and tell your stylist all about it.

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This style of fringe is meant to separate in the middle, with ends that flow down towards the corners of your eyebrows. To style it, toss your fingers through your bangs after a shampoo. Apply a styling product, then use a round brush to blow dry each side (to create the arch) and then away from your face. You can also choose to clip the center part of your hair and proceed with some setting spray and blow dry for the final product.

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Ariana Grande recently flaunted her new wispy fringe in an Instagram story, but she’s not the only one. This airy, layered look is favoured by Bella Hadid as well. The goal of a wispy bang is to frame your face with softer, finer strands of hair. To give it more punch, style using a round brush.

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Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and EmRata have all been spotted sporting the ultra-chic French Girl Fringe. It’s a blunt fringe with a slightly curved shape that is clipped just above the eyebrows. It’s intended to appear slightly unkempt and undone, as if you just got out of bed. It has a laid-back, ’70s attitude that is ideal for anyone seeking a casual, dishevelled look.

Use your fingers to muck up your fringe before applying a little texturizing spray to thicken them up to get yours going in the right way.

Blended curtain bangs w face frame and longer layers 💕

Of course, the curtain fringe is a classic in the beauty world. It could be the answer if you want a more adaptable aesthetic. In essence, it’s a lengthier fringe, divided in the middle and fashioned to ‘curtain’ your face. It’s available in different lengths, may be worn straight, wavy, or curly, and suits a variety of hair types.

A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry)

Curtain-banging pioneers include actors Dakota Johnson, Halle Berry, and Alexa Chung. Use a round brush to dry your fringe away from your face for the same carefree, bohemian effect. To create various textures, you can also enter with a straightener or curling wand.

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On the forehead, micro fringe is around an inch long. It can be choppy or blunt for an edgy appearance. A prime example is when Zendaya and Olivia Rodrigo both wore micro fringe to the Met Gala. Air dry or flat wrap your micro fringe with a paddle brush to achieve the perfect look. When your fringe is dry, shape it into an ‘X’ to make it lie flat, and then spritz some hairspray to keep it in place.

Who says curly hair peeps can’t have bangs?

As with every other hair type, textured, curly, and coily bangs are growing more and more common. You can wear it straight or integrate it in with your curls. For inspiration, look to Sandra Oh, Oprah Winfrey, and Nicki Minaj.

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Psy Releases “Gentleman”

After some small drama, Psy’s long-awaited follow-up to “Gangnam Style” had finally made its online debut. Prior to the release, an early appearance of “Gentleman”, Psy’s second international single, was blocked by his record company. It was supposed to have been released across the globe at midnight on 12th April 2013 (Friday).

But fans in Australia and New Zealand heard the song first due to time differences and because of that, it started spreading like wildfire all across YouTube. Universal quickly clamped down on the various streams, preventing anyone else from hearing the song until the magic hour had passed elsewhere.

All is well now, though. It has officially made its grand entrance! Have you heard Psy’s “Gentleman”? Here:

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Now that he has officially put “Gangnam Style” to “rest”, what do you guys think? Are you liking it the new song? Do you think it could be better? Leave us a comment (or two). Psst. Keep in mind that we haven’t seen the official music video for “Gentleman” yet! We personally can’t wait to see the dance that he had apparently so painstakingly created.

Don’t forget to catch the live stream of Psy’s “HAPPENING” concert a little later today.

The official music video for Psy’s “Gentleman” has been released! How many Korean celebrities can you spot in the video? We’ve spotted the award-winning Jae Suk and Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In:

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110 million views and counting, peeps. Daebak!