Raja Permaisuri Agong Calls Out Internet Troll Who Posted Edited Images Of Agong

Seriously, this is just plain awful and insulting!

Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah recently called out the individual behind the Instagram page @bukan_bangjago for uploading several edited photos of her husband, YDPA Al-Sultan Abdullah of Pahang.

“If you can’t beat them, join them. I’ve showed the posts to my husband and told him, ‘You look so cute and sexy!’ This is all done by someone who has nothing better to do. We’ll just surrender everything to God. Please take action,” Raja Permaisuri Agong captioned her post.

Scrolling through the comments, a majority of netizens came forth to slam the Instagram user over his lack of respect towards His Highness. Not only that, some even flooded the section by tagging the Polis DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM)’s official Instagram page and urging them to take the necessary steps in handling this case.

Based on our checking, the Indonesia-based IG account is still active online.


2NE1 Brings A New Evolution To KL!

What did we say about 2012 being a year of crazy events? Popular Korean girl group, 2NE1, kicked off their “New Evolution” tour in Seoul on 28th and 29th July at the Seoul Olympic stadium. About 20,000 fans turned up for those shows.

And now, CL, Minzy, Park Bom, and Dara are bringing their first ever world tour to 10 cities in seven countries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe. As you would imagine, Malaysia is in the tour grid!

For the first time ever, the trailblazing 2NE1 will be making a stop here, for a concert that is sure to be a feast for the sense with high-energy, fistpumping music accentuated by explosive, dynamic dance movse.

This tour will also feature original designs by one of the most influential fashion designers in the world, Jeremy Scott, and is the first time that a Korean girl group will have specially designed stage costumes by a world-famous fashion designer:

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Known for their edgy music and unique fashion style which have distinguished them from other K-pop girl groups, 2NE1 have collaborated with world-renowned names such as The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, and fashion designer, Jeremy Scott, and gained recognition for their immense talent and influence by picking up MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band in the World” award in 2011. And we get to see them live. Live, people!

– Tickets available: VIP, Rock Pit, Category 1, 2 and 3

(Online Sale via TicketPro and AirAsia RedTix)

– Tickets available: Category 1, 2 and 3

For more information, hit up RITS’ Facebook page or stalk their Twitter account.

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Raja Ilya On “Ms. Marvel” Audition & Turning Down A Netflix Offer

Remember when Raja Ilya revealed she will be working on a Marvel superhero project some time ago, only to turn it down not long after? The actress took to her Instagram yesterday (Wednesday, 4th March) to clear the air on several claims surrounding the story.

Apart from the upcoming action show, the local starlet also dished that she had also auditioned for several roles in a few overseas projects. According to Ilya, she unfortunately had to reject one of the offers because there was a scene that required her to strip down.

In the first video uploaded on her page, Ilya (full name Raja Ramilah Begum Raja Mohammad explained, “If you were born in Malaysia, some of them (international) will automatically underestimate the quality of our local entertainment scene. Plus, they cannot accept any news hyping about one’s achievements. All those doubts are still occurring to today. In the end, you have to appreciate the quality of your own country.”

In shedding some light about her Marvel role, the “KL Vampires” actress shared that she was shortlisted for the character Kamala Khan in the TV series “Ms. Marvel”. According to her, “I was shortlisted, but I didn’t get through. I heard some rumours that apart from me, there was also this one actress from India who got shortlisted for the role as well. And basically, after the second audition, I didn’t get through.”

After that, Ilya also dished that she received an offer to star in a Netflix TV series. “The character required me to be nude. It’s a nudity scene and I have to be in an incubator. Well, the money’s good, the opportunity is good, the company is great. But, I thought ‘Do I want to do that or not?’ so I decided, ‘No’.”

She added, “I don’t know who would do that. For some people, they would take on the role as a work of art. It’s individual preference. So for me, I don’t feel comfortable to be naked in the scene, to have any sexual scene or to have any nudity scene. And I said no to that (offer).”

Apart from the two aforementioned projects, Ilya also revealed that she had tried out for other movies like “Star Wars IX”, “Jurassic World 3” and also for the upcoming “The Matrix” franchise.


#PetalingStreetStripper: Woman Detained & Tested Positive For Meth

The woman who was recorded stripping off her clothes in Petaling Street tested positive for methamphetamine, according to the police on Sunday (26th April), as reported by The Star Online.

“A urine test was conducted on the suspect who was detained following a report of public indecency under Section 509 of the Penal Code, and her urine tested positive for methamphetamine,” said Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Zainol Samah. He said the suspect was a 32-year old spa worker in Kuala Lumpur, although a separate report suggested that she’s a Malaysian model by the name of Shanna Avril.

On Saturday (25th April), police arrested the Sabahan, who was caught on video removing her white jacket, black blouse and her bra at the popular tourist street during an argument over her refusal to pay for her meal. ACP Zainol confirmed that the woman was nabbed at a hotel in Jalan Sultan at about 5:30am.

In the video, she was seen arguing with another person and later took off her clothes. The incident took place at 4:30pm on Thursday (23rd April).

According to ACP Zainol, she had eaten at a restaurant in Petaling Street and refused to pay for the food. He said the woman might have been tipsy then as she had consumed 2 bottles of beer at the restaurant. Later on, the woman strripped, apparently to avoid settling the RM18 bill.

“She scolded the owner and taunted her,” ACP Zainol said, adding that the restaurant owner did not file a police report.

She had gone to the chicken rice restaurant with a man, described by witnesses as Caucasian. Witnesses said the woman’s companion then got into a scuffle with the restaurant operator when she was not allowed to leave. The duo fled when policemen arrived at the scene.

In case you missed it, here’s the video:


#TheFlash: Phil Lord Confirms Ezra Miller Will Be Introduced As Barry Allen

Oh dear, the world just got a little more complicated in the DC Comics Universe.

“Glee” star Grant Gustin is best known for portraying Barry Allen in The CW‘s “The Flash“. However, he isn’t the only actor to assume the identity because “The LEGO Movie” writer-director Phil Lord confirmed that Ezra Miller, who is set to star in the “The Flash” solo movie, will be introduced as Barry Allen in the upcoming DC Comics film by Warner Bros. Pictures as well.

The news, which came on heels of the season finale of The CW’s “The Flash”, was announced during Lord’s recent interview with The Hippojuice Podcast.

Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, The Flash (aka the “Scarlet Speedster”, the “Crimson Comet”, and “The Blur”) is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. He has the ability to run and move extremely fast, use superhuman reflexes, and seemingly violate certain laws of physics.

There are 4 different characters who have assumed the identity of The Flash: Jay Garrick (1940–present), Barry Allen (1956–1985, 2008–present), Wally West (1986–2006, 2007–2012, 2013–present), and Bart Allen (2006–2007). The most popular version of The Flash is, of course, Barry Allen, and he is currently being portrayed by Gustin at The CW.

Since it was already revealed that Miller will also be portraying The Flash, many assumed that the movie will introduce him as the Wally West version of The Flash. However, Lord shot down the rumours by announcing that a new iteration of Barry Allen will be featured in the movie too.

We’re trying to break a story. It’s interesting, because there’s a really popular TV show out there, and we’re trying to carve out space for the movie that’s apart from that. I think we’re doing alright. …I believe (our Flash) is going to be Barry Allen. …We’re more trying to stick with the cinematic universe… It really is its own thing and is kind of a stand-alone movie. We’re just trying to think of the best story. I think you guys will like it, it’s kind of a different take on superhero stuff. I’m optimistic!

Does that mean Warner Bros. will kill off Gustin’s character in the TV series? Not necessarily, especially since the studio may have a bigger budget for the movie and there’s no TV continuity.

Check out Lord’s interview with The Hippojuice Podcast below:

Miller is expected to appear as The Flash in “Justice League: Part One”, which will arrive on 17th November 2017. His solo movie will arrive on 23rd March 2018.

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Hype Picks: 7 Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (10th – 19th October)

So far, October has been a great start! Just recently, Malaysia has had so many notable events in Kuala Lumpur. We had a lot of fun concerts, exciting launches, and even hot gossip!

Luckily for you, this week’s list of events is pretty awesome! There are some fun activities below to encourage bonding time with you and your loved ones. So clear your calendars and mark these down!

If you love everything in Korea, then K Plus Food Market is a must-visit destination. K Plus Food Market is Malaysia’s first and largest all-inclusive premium Korean food market. The one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive food market offers everything from Korean-inspired cafes, fresh meat and seafood corner, special Korean side dishes (or banchan), kimchi corner, and much more. Make your own Korean dishes with the best Korea has to offer!

Location: Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre

If you’re looking for new home furnishings at a great price, don’t look any further because the MyHome Exhibition is back! This time with various hot deals and discounts of up to 80% off! The highlight of this exhibition is the daily giveaway of up to RM3000. Customers are eligible to join the draw if they spend RM2000 and above in a single receipt, which is not difficult to do when shopping for house furnishings!

Location: Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya

Yes, you read that right – Boys Like Girls are coming to Malaysia! They are performing alongside so many other local rock bands like Sekumpulan Orang Gila, Midnight Fusic, One Buck Short, Margosa, Fugo, Timemachine, and many more! The Rockiss Rockon Festival is certainly not to be missed! So, get your tickets here now before it’s too late.

If you are single and ready to mingle, this is your chance to shine! Experience meeting single people in one afternoon as you join other singles for a chance to find romance or even new friends. The experience itself is using a speed dating concept where you will go through multiple dates at one time. If you’ve never experienced this, why not give it a go?

As part of the Malaysian Government’s efforts to encourage homeownership amongst the people, the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) is hosting Malaysia’s largest and most awaited property fair. Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX) will be a one-stop centre for government agencies, private developers as well as financial institutions to promote their products and packages all under one roof. Buyers will be able to seek advice and make an informed decision besides choosing from an array of property selections available in the market.

Location: Level 1, Kloe Hotel, 227 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Traders Market is collaborating once again with KLoe Hotel to bring you the very first KLove Food & Wine Market this weekend! There you can find various things such as; wild jungle honey, artisan bread, boutique wines, locally-made cheese, chocolates, nut butter, olive oils, spices, cakes, artisanal ice creams and so much more. So, go ahead and join the community for two days of fun-filled discoveries, interaction, and feasting at the KLove Food & Wine Market!

Location: Parkroyal Hotel Collection, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Parkroyal Collection is hosting a Pinkiest Pool Party! Expect a fun and exciting pool party while still donating to charity. And by charity, we mean that part of the profits will go to the Pink Grocery Charity for underprivileged B40 families with members that are diagnosed with breast cancer. So, don’t miss this chance and book here now! Tickets are priced at RM280.

Location: Available at all leading pharmacies and online e-commerce platforms

Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion is getting an upgrade in 2022 with the new Fermented Hyaluronic Acid! The original version is a favourite among skincare enthusiasts and features four types of hyaluronic acid that can deeply hydrate the skin. Its latest version now contains five types of hyaluronic acid and other new moisturising ingredients. Available in two variants – the Hydrating Lotion (Rich) is suitable for normal to dry skin, and the Hydrating Lotion (Light) is suitable for normal, combination to oily skin. Pricing starts at RM66.

The all-new Ikea Obegränsad collection in collaboration with Swedish House Mafia has arrived finally in Malaysia! Technology has changed the way people make music today. Instead of a studio, creatives can now make it happen in the bedroom or wherever they call home with a laptop, a midi keyboard, and a mic. The much-awaited range is designed to allow many music creators and lovers to build the ideal home studio at an affordable price.

The collection offers a variety of home furnishing solutions and accessories, now available at all Ikea Stores from 6th October and available for purchase online from 10th October onwards. Due to the limited availability of the Obegränsad collection, each customer can only check out 2 items per purchase.

Check out our interview with Swedish House Mafia here.

If you are an avid fan of Korean beauty and skin care, you should visit this place! Underwater is a pop-up store and your one-stop access to Korean beauty and skincare retail stores with more than 28 Korean beauty brands! They offer a wide range of products including skincare, cosmetics, hair care, nails, and many other products.

Currently, there are four pop-up stores located at Outpozt Genting SkyAvenue, Skytropolis Genting SkyAvenue, Sogo KL, and Sunway Pyramid.

4. D’COEUR DCURE Multi Protein Hair Collagen Treatment

Love having great-looking hair but hate the guilt that comes with using most haircare products that are animal keratin based? DCURE Multi Proteins Hair Collagen Treatment could be the answer. D’COEUR always adheres to the mission of caring for nature and sustainable development and insists on 100% vegan formula and animal-free research and development. With the healing power of phytonutrients, the product that has been formulated in France will help you regain your healthy hair by nourishing the cuticles and strengthening and softening the hair.

If you’re looking for a supermarket with fresh food and groceries, look no further than Star Grocer! A brand new outlet recently opened in Bandar Sri Damansara and is one of their largest stores. Aside from featuring a wide range of products, shoppers can also delight in getting freshly baked Swiss goods and local delights from their Bread area, customise their sausage and burgers with herbs and spices, and enjoy freshly made peanut butter with personalised labels. Additionally, there are freshly prepared juices in the store for customers to enjoy, plus a wide range of aromatic coffee beans to choose from.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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World’s Most Identical Twins Plan To Get Pregnant By Shared BF Simultaneously

A pair of twins who have been dubbed as “The Most Identical In The World” left the internet community baffling with their amusing pregnancy plans recently.

The Aussie sisters, Anna and Lucy DecinQue, made an appearance on the talk show “This Morning” on Monday (27th July) with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes. During the live video chat with the two MCs, they revealed their plans to get pregnant at exactly the same time by their shared boyfriend, Ben Byrne.

“We want to experience pregnancy together,” Lucy explained, before adding that they also, “want to experience everything in life together. We will die together, we will grow old together, that’s how it’s going to be.”

Ruth then pondered how it was going to work, to which Eamonn remarked, “Ben will be knackered!” Anna replied, “Maybe IVF if we have to go down the road, even freezing our eggs at the same time. It will be a challenge, but everything in our life is a challenge. We want to be together all the time.”

Check out their full interview session here:

For those curious, the DecinQue twins have been dating the 39-year-old fitness junkie for 9 years now.


#ElectricRunMY: Fun Ways To Prep For Electric Run Malaysia 2016

Electric Run is returning to Malaysia for the 2nd year running and if you didn’t know that, then you must’ve been living under a giant rock. And that’s okay because that’s where we come in to yank you out of you comfort zone and into what is slated to be one of the best fun themed runs in Malaysia this year!

Last year’s event featured some really impressive course lands (Candy Lane, Rainforest, Water Station, Neffmau5 Land, Under The Sea, Rainbow Road, The Powerhouse) but we hear that this year’s will easily top that because there will be new zones, which means new experiences!

On top of the 7 dazzling course lands from its debut, Electric Run Malaysia 2016 will feature 2 new, never before seen course lands which will highlight Malaysia in all its neon glory. Whether you’re going with your loved one(s) or alone, make it an event to remember. Make it one of your favourite 2016 memories. Own it.

If you’ve already signed up, here are some fun ways to prep for Electric Run Malaysia 2016. Thank us later :)

Feeling competitive? Kick off your mini Electric Run Malaysia 2016 training with a simple running plan to best prepare you for the 5km ahead. Because this isn’t a full marathon, you can go easy on yourself. If you’re a beginner runner, start with a 5-minute jog on your first week and gradually increase it (5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15) as you go along every few days. You’d be more than ready when the time comes :)

Planning an #ootd, or rather, #ootn for a themed run is always exciting! For Electric Run Malaysia 2016, you will be provided with a race kit which consists of a runner’s tee, glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoo, LED glasses, and glow sticks. But why not jazz it up further with a little something something of your own? For girls, how about a cinching a tutu around your waist or donning on galaxy leggings? And for guys, can we interest you with some light up shoes that you can brag about?

Let Electric Run Malaysia 2016 be the only reason why you’ll ever need to paint your face. Heck, paint it big time! It’s such a great excuse to go to with a few pots of glow-in-the-dark face paint and makeup sticks/markers. You don’t even have to be a makeup or beauty guru for it to look good. Just go with the flow with streaks, dots, words, splats, symbols, or any random design that you want. You’re definitely going to stand out anyway :)

The key to completing an outfit or a look is to accessorise. And it is perhaps the easiest way to make a statement! So go out and get some colourful knee-high socks, fluorescent wigs or colourful hairspray, neon-coloured shoelaces for your running shoes, face masks, striking headbands, rainbow-coloured chokers, and glow stick bangles. In fact, pile on as many glow stick bangles as possible then wave your hands in the air like you just don’t care. We won’t judge. Promise :)

Don’t just dress up for Electric Run Malaysia 2016 but have nothing to show for in the end. Be sure to be carrying a fully charged phone so that you can take selfies, wefies, and shots of the beautiful course lands. Besides, “Pics or it didn’t happen!” so go crazy :D Psst. A word of warning though: you might want to leave the selfie stick at home though because those things can be quite a hazard especially during a run.

Electric Run Malaysia 2016 sponsors include Selangor Turf Club (Official Venue), Hitz.FM (Official Radio Station), Malay Mail (Official Newspaper), Hype.My (Official Online Media Partner), HotelQuickly (Official Hotel Booking App), GoGet (Official Convenience Provider), Grab (Official Transport Provider).

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#JusticeLeague: Zack Snyder Steps Down As Director After Daughter’s Suicide

Oh dear, this is absolutely heartbreaking. We’ve just learned that Zack Snyder has stepped down from directing “Justice League” due to a family tragedy.

Back in March, Zack and Deborah Snyder’s 20-year-old daughter Autumn committed suicide. At the time, the filmmaker thought it’d be better to dive headfirst into work as a distraction. Unable to cope with the work demands, Joss Whedon was then brought onboard to take over.

“In my mind, I thought it was a cathartic thing to go back to work, to just bury myself and see if that was way through it. The demands of this job are pretty intense. It is all consuming. And in the last two months I’ve come to the realisation… I’ve decided to take a step back from the movie to be with my family, be with my kids, who really need me. They are all having a hard time. I’m having a hard time,” Snyder told The Hollywood Reporter.

“Here’s the thing, I never planned to make this public. I thought it would just be in the family, a private matter, our private sorrow that we would deal with. When it became obvious that I need to take break, I knew there would be narratives created on the internet. They’ll do what they do,” the filmmaker added.

He continued, “The truth it…I’m past caring about that kind of thing now. I want the movie to be amazing and I’m a fan, but that all pales pretty quickly in comparison. I know the fans are going to be worried about the movie but there are seven other kids that need me. In the end, it’s just a movie. It’s a great movie. But it’s just a movie.”

We can’t even begin to imagine what the Snyder family must be going through. Despite the setback, the president of Warner Bros. Toby Emmerich assures fans that the final product for “Justice League” is going to be amazing.

Our thoughts and well-wishes to Zack Snyder and his family during this difficult time in their lives.


#StarWars: Andy Serkis’ Character In #TheForceAwakens Revealed

“There has been an awakening. Have you felt it? The dark side and the light.”

We knew that Andy Serkis was the one who uttered that sentence in the 1st teaser trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“, but we didn’t know what role he would be taking in the movie.

Now, that answer has been partially revealed as the official Star Wars website revealed that the actor will be portraying Supreme Leader Snoke. However, we still don’t have any clue as to what or who Supreme Leader Snoke is because  no further details were offered.

The information was made public in an interview with Annie Lebovitz, who took a photo of the Star Wars character. It was also disclosed that the character was created using performance capture technology. Take a look at it here:

Serkis is known for his versatile portrayals throughout his acting career. He is no stranger to the motion performance technology, and has been credited as Gollum in the “Lord of the Rings” series and Caesar the chimpanzee in the “Planet of the Apes” series. The actor’s most recent appearance was in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as Klaw/Ulysses Klaue.

Several characters from the original “Star Wars” movie series will be making their return in the 7th movie with Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Peter Mayhew reprising their respective roles as Han Solo, Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca. New cast includes John Boyega as Finn, Daisy Ridler as Rey, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, and Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron.

The official synopsis for the movie has yet to be released, but it is known that it will take place 30 years after the 6th “Star Wars” movie, “Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi“.

We will leave you with the movie’s teaser trailer here:

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is slated for cinematic release on 18th December 2015.

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Contest: “Unbroken” Exclusive Premiere Screening Invites Winners

Because of you guys, we hit 28k likes on our Facebook page! In celebration of that milestone, and with the help of our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia, we quickly ran contest for the premiere screening of “Unbroken“.

And now, we’ve got the select few readers who will be coming for the exclusive premiere screening with us. Y’all ready to see one of Angelina Jolie’s many highly praised works? ;)

Congratulations, peeps! That’s 4 premiere tickets per winner. Of course, all of this was only possible thanks to our awesome friends from United International Pictures Malaysia.

IMPORTANT: As stated in our contest T&C, winners are required to redeem their tickets at the cinema. Please present your IC for identification purposes. Tickets are strictly non-transferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of tickets for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

The collection of tickets start from 8:15pm onwards.

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


LMF To Shake & Rock Kuala Lumpur!

For a decade now, they’ve been extremely popular with the Malaysian audience. As well as fans in the region. So it was high time and only apt that they came back to shake and rock Kuala Lumpur like never before! Yuh huh.

A little birdie (who goes by the name of our homeboy, DJ Blink) has told us that Hong Kong’s hip hop supergroup LMF will soon be packing their bags and heading our way!

Their show at KL Live will be supported by acts like DJ Blink himself, alongside Xu (the duo better known as LapSap) as well as some of their mystery guests. Together (LMF, LapSap, friends), they’re ready to show Kuala Lumpur how a party is done. Who wants in?

Ticketing: RM88 (Presales), RM108 (Door sale)

With more ticketing vendors to be announced in the coming days. We’ll keep all y’all posted!


Jennifer Lawrence Caught Smoking Pot

As a first/new Oscar winner and a darling in the eyes of your fans, there are some things you shouldn’t be caught doing. One of which is to be caught with what looks like Mary Jane. And we don’t mean the style of shoes, of course.

“Best Actress” winner Jennifer Lawrence has been photographed smoking something incredibly suspicious looking. Or rather, let’s just say that she was smoking, yes, but it didn’t look like your ordinary Marlboro. In the pictures, she was seen “clasping a fat roll up in her fingers and a bottle of wine” on the balcony of her hotel.

Needless to say, the pictures drove the media crazy with speculation that Jennifer was lighting up a joint containing Mary Jane aka marijuana.

Previously, in an exclusive interview with “Spin” magazine, she was asked if she liked to indulge in pot. To which she answered, “I so cannot answer that question. I’m in a franchise”. Well, if she really didn’t then she would’ve replied with a straight up “No”, correct?

And just how bad are the implications of these pictures? You may remember a time when teen pop sensation Justin Bieber was photographed smoking weed and how bad Beliebers reacted to it. For 22-year-old Jennifer Lawrence, it ain’t that bad just yet – she’s no Justin Bieber – but it’s bound to cause outrage among millions of young “The Hunger Games” fans.

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Fun Facts: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”

We’re only a week away from the release of the highly anticipated “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and it is without a doubt that we can feel the excitement in the air. Local cinemas have begun selling early release tickets (check GSC or TGV right now!), merchandise have gone on sale ahead of time, heck..some fans are even planning their outfits for the premiere.

But while you wait, arm yourself with all the need-to-know information in this handy guide. You may or may not be pleasantly surprised, depending on how big of a Batman/Superman/Batman and Superman fan you are ;)

1. The Batman versus Superman film is not a new idea

It’s a new idea to us but the people at Warner Bros. and DC would know that a Batman and Superman face-off concept has been in talks for years. In fact, the idea was pitched over a decade ago by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker (of “Seven” fame), with Wolfgang Petersen attached to direct. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, James Franco, Jude Law, and the late Paul Walker were all in consideration for either the role of Batman or the role of Superman. However, due to the ever-changing plan of studios, it got lost in all the shuffling. And eventually, the project was cancelled altogether because Warner Bros. wanted to focus more on Superman and Batman solo projects.

2. Working hard and playing even harder on set

Security was so tight during the early days of production that Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman), and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) were all made to wear big, black Jedi-like robes whenever they were on set and not filming a scene. Despite the need for secrecy, Zack Snyder still found a way to make hard work look fun when he uploaded a picture of Henry Cavill in one of those robes, which would later garner a hilarious response from J.J. Abrams :D Also, let’s not forget that one time when Henry Cavill and his co-star Amy Adams (Lois Lane) took on the #ALSIceBucketChallenge on the set of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” in full costume!

3. A never seen before version of Batman onscreen

Although Batman has appeared in 8 live-action films to date (3 of which are Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy), none of them explored the character like “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will. The Batman in this film is retired from active duty, possibly due to the loss of a partner and/or other close friends. In fact, according to Zack Snyder, Batman is about 46/46 years old in this movie. But thanks to Superman and General Zod’s super-powered battle in neighbouring Metropolis, an ageing Bruce Wayne (played by Ben Affleck) is lured back into the Batman suit, determined to do something about the metahuman threat that Superman presents.

We already know that Superman will be fighting General Zod and that Batman will be taking on Superman while swatting Lex Luthor away on the sidelines. But that doesn’t sound epic enough for something that’s the size of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. According to the official synopsis on IMDb, fans can expected to see more than one villain in the film. Namely, a formidable threat (even to Wonder Woman and Superman) and a physical force to be reckoned with, Doomsday. How terrifying is this evildoer, you ask? He killed Superman in the comics back in the 1990s. Just putting it out there.

If you’ve studied the trailer long and hard enough, you’d notice that Superman’s suit looks a little different from 2013’s “Man of Steel”. This is because the suit has had an update to match the overall aesthetics of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. Academy Award-winning costume designer Michael Wilkinson ensured that the suit is now a brighter hue of blue to make Superman stand out more. The chest insignia was given line details to match the prominent “S” logo seen in all the marketing materials and the yellow background was made into a bright gold. And it’s probably not going to be obvious but the Joseph Campbell quote, ”Where we had thought to stand alone, we will be with all the world” was translated into Kryptonian and placed on the suit’s “S” shield, cuffs, belt, and bicep.

6. Bruce Wayne does not live in the Wayne Manor

The places of residence are given different takes in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. While Clark Kent lives in an apartment with Lois Lane, Bruce Wayne does not live in the Wayne Manor (home to his deceased parents Thomas and Martha Wayne). Instead, he lives in a modern cottage by a lakeside within the Wayne Property called The Glasshouse. It is unclear what happened to the original Wayne Manor, but it does look frightening and dilapidated, supposedly a mirror of Bruce Wayne – broken and without hope. The only other time that the Wayne Manor was destroyed in a live-action film was in 2005’s “Batman Begins”, when the main part of the mansion razed in a fire caused by Ra’s al Ghul. As an effect, in 2008’s “The Dark Knight”, Bruce Wayne relocates to a 2-storey tall penthouse apartment within a hotel he purchased as the Wayne Manor was being reconstructed.

7. The film will pave the way for Justice League

It’s all already in the name, actually. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is called as such because it will be used to promote “Justice League” parts 1 and 2, which will both be directed by Zack Snyder. In the comic book miniseries, “The Dark Knight Returns” (where “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” borrows its thematic arc and tone from), Batman and Superman fight long after the Justice League is disassembled. In this movie, they will fight before the Justice League is even formed. The sequence is going to be pretty interesting because we’re going to go from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (multi-hero team-up) to “Justice League” (an even bigger team-up) to “Suicide Squad” (a bad guy team-up). No rest for the wicked though because Justice League begins filming in Spring 2016.

8. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is Wonder Woman’s debut

Believe it or not, despite being created way back in 1941, Wonder Woman has never been featured in a movie. We don’t even know how that can be remotely possible! But it’s going to be fun to see what Zack Snyder will be able to do with the character in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. Rumour has it that in the film, Wonder Woman (played by Gal Gadot) is an immortal who has existed through many key eras of history, and is supposedly investigating a government conspiracy to track down metahumans. And her role will be key to shifting the story towards Justice League. Wonder Woman will also be getting her own solo movie later on :)

9. The “DC Trinity”, together for the first time

How did the 3 superheroes (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) get their nickname, the “DC Trinity”? It was based on “Batman / Superman / Wonder Woman: Trinity”, a 2003 3-issue limited series written and drawn by Matt Wagner which establishes the meeting of the 3 legendary superheroes. With Superman’s strength and powers, Batman’s expertise in tactics and strategy, and Wonder Woman’s unwavering will and wisdom, the DC Trinity are a perfectly formed team of justice and might. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will mark the first time that the DC Trinity are appearing together in official live-action media. It will also be the first live-action film to include Batman, Superman, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman together.

The situation wasn’t always fine and dandy for the “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” cast. Ben Affleck’s casting caused significant backlash from comic book fans, with multiple online petitions demanding his removal from the role. Unlike previous Batman actors, he was not considered intimidating enough for the role by the protestors. Fans also criticised Gal Gadot’s small frame in contrast to Wonder Woman’s warrior-like build in the comics. Gal Gadot responded to those criticism and stated that she has been participating in various training regimens to achieve a body that stays closer to the source material. Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor) was not spared either. Fans called him out to be “too young for the role” and “not physically imposing enough”. It could or could not turn out be casting hell. We’ll find out when “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is released in a couple of days.

BONUS: Sorry, we don’t actually have a bonus little known fact about who will win and who will lose in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. But we’ll tell you one thing – the cast of small screen DC series “The Flash” has put in some predictions.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be released on 25th March 2016 in a cinema near you.

Sources: Screen Rant, Bam Smack Pow, Moviepilot, List25, Wayne Manor Wiki, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Wiki.

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#Rio2016: Pandelela & Dhabitah To Compete In The 10m Platform Diving Semi-Finals

What a joyous night for Malaysians yesterday (17th August) :)

Not only did our country’s badminton team performed tremendously at the 2016 Rio Olympics (read: mixed doubles team won a silver, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei qualified to the semi-finals), but our diving stars Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri also made it to the semi-finals for the Women’s 10m platform diving.

In the preliminary round which was held at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre, Pandelela, who recently won a bronze in the Women’s synchronised 10m platform diving alongside Cheong Jun Hoong, was ranked 6th out of 28 divers, finishing with 332.45 points while Dhabitah came in 8th with 325.85 points.

Only 18 divers made it to the semi-finals and the top 5 contenders are: China’s darlings Si Yajie (397.45 points) and Ren Qian (385.80 points), American diver Jessica Parratto (346.80 points), Australia’s Melissa Wu (342.80 points), and British diver Tonia Couch (332.80 points).

Expectations are high for our 2 divers, particularly Pandelela as many are hoping that she will bring home a medal once again as she took the bronze in the 10m diving event at the 2012 London Olympics.

The Women’s 10m platform diving semi-finals will be held tonight (18th August) at 9pm Malaysian time.

You can do this, girls! #MalaysiaBoleh :)

More information on team Malaysia at the 2016 Olympics here.


Meet Shopee Celebrity Squad’s New Members & Their Branded Goods

Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform Shopee has added 5 new celebrities to its flourishing Shopee Celebrity Squad Malaysia.

The 5 celebrities include Dynas Mokhtar, Zoey Rahman, Siti Sarah, Shuib Sepahtu, and Ummi Nazeera, each with their very own unique brand.

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For those who didn’t know, Shopee Celebrity Squad is a dedicated in-app portal that offers a variety of celebrity brands, allowing users easy access to a curated collection of products sold by their favourite Malaysian celebrities.

“We launched Shopee Celebrity Squad to celebrate Malaysians’ love for local celebrities and for us to connect with our users more meaningfully. We are thrilled to be able to introduce five more beloved local stars to our community so quickly, reaching double figures in just ten short weeks,” said Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee.

“Shopee Celebrity Squad is growing faster than expected and Malaysians can look forward to more as Shopee continues to connect locals with their favourite homegrown celebrities while helping celebrities grow their brand sales.”

Back in May, Shopee Malaysia introduced its 1st batch of Shopee Celebrity Squad namely:-

Now, let’s have a look at the local branded goods offered by the 5 new members of Shopee Celebrity Squad.

Stands for Dynas Nursing Attire, Dynas Mokhtar who is a mother, wife, model, actress, and a celebrity – has always been passionate about fashion and breastfeeding advocacy. The brand started when Dynas was pregnant with her firstborn and she struggled to find a nursing friendly attire which allows her to breastfeed in public. That’s when she began to design high-quality maternity and breastfeeding wear entirely from scratch. DNA aims to bring comfort, flexibility and convenient to mothers who needed to breastfeed in public discreetly but in style at the same time.

Even though he is only in his early 30s, actor-model Zoey Rahman can easily pass off as a 18-year-old lad. With many fans questioning his Forever 18 looks, Zoey decided to share the tips and tricks on how he preserves and maintains his youthful appearance, hence the birth of MIKASERIES, a range of beauty and makeup products suitable for both men and women, and is also Zoey’s secret to a healthier lifestyle.

As a singer and actress, Siti Sarah understands the struggle of working women who needed to maintain their daily appearance and also confidence as the stress and pressure from work can seriously reflect on a person’s complexion. This is why, Siti Sarah created Pinkypinky, a skincare product brand that focuses on helping working women to maintain their skin health and fair complexion. All of Pinkypinky products are made of natural ingredients and have been certified and approved by the Islamic Religious Department.

According to the “Maharaja Lawak” champion, since he is not allowed to “bermadu” (which means be in a polygamous marriage), he decides to sell “madu” (honey) instead. Shuib Sepahtu’s Bee Factory is 100% pure honey made from natural honeycomb. It is also the 1st honeycomb brand that is commercialised on local television. To ensure high quality standards, Bee Factory’s honey uses Australian native bees and nesting technology, and its product are certified by the Islamic Religious Department.

Being a modest Muslim woman, actress Ummi Nazeera aims to make “Ibadah” (means worship in Islam religion) easier and comfortable for Muslim ladies. Her brand Nazeera offers a wide variety of Muslim fashion products from hijab to scarf and telekung (Muslim women prayer attire).

Shopee Celebrity Squad now boasts a total of 11 Malaysian celebrity brands for its approximate 10 million users in Malaysia.

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Face Your Worst Nightmares This Halloween With DJ Ono

The time to dress up and be whoever you want without the fear of being judged by everyone else returns! Party it up at Laundry Bar, The Curve Damansara with DJ Ono from the Bangkok Invaders DJ Supergroup who will be killin’ it on the decks.

Best known for his party rocking tunes and turn-tabling skills that’s placed him on top of the Asian DJ scene, he’s been nominated for the Best DJ In Asia Award at the Global Spin Awards 2012. This year’s guest DJ, no other than DJ Ono will be spinning on November 1st, 2013 (Friday) and November 2nd, 2013 (Saturday) and will be accompanied by local DJs and MCs Ashyash, Rayroxx, Mr. Dan, Kayda K, DJ Biggie, Nadine and  Jin Hackman who will keep the night rocking to ensure that this Halloween is the spookiest one to date!

Apart from crazy feet thumping tunes from DJ Ono, Laundry Bar will be transform into a real life horror house that brings the best and worst of horror stories. Keeping the horror alive, Laundry will also be airing the best horror movie at 8.00pm all week long starting October 28th, 2013 (Monday) as part of the Horror Movie Nights. Revellers can also enjoy a special F&B menu catered to the Halloween theme.

Note: Come dressed in your scariest and weirdest costumes and stand a chance to win RM500.00.

Date: November 1st, 2013 (Friday) and November 2nd, 2013 (Saturday)

Venue: Laundry Bar, The Curve, Damansara.

Admission: Free entry & Free flow for ladies.

For more information, hit them on Facebook.


Are There Really Only 16 Working Days In Malaysia For September 2017?

We’ve just enjoyed an extended long weekend last week thanks to the Merdeka Day celebrations, Hari Raya Haji, and Malaysia’s 29th Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) achievements. And with a couple more public holidays coming up this month, we can see where the confusion is coming from. But are there really only 16 working days in Malaysia for September 2017?

The above image, which states that there are more long weekends ahead for the month of September, has been heavily circulated on Facebook. According to its deduction, with a total of 14 days off for the month, there are only 16 work days. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely accurate, as it included replacement holidays that might not apply across-the-board.

For starters, it’s general knowledge that there are no replacement holidays for public holidays that fall on a Saturday. This means that the replacement holidays for Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V’s birthday (11th September, Monday to replace 9th September, Saturday) and Malaysia Day (18th September, Monday to replace 16th September, Saturday) don’t actually exist, unless if a company decides to do so. Replacement holidays for public holidays that fall on Saturdays are up to a company’s discretion, depending on said company’s policies.

As far as we know, for most companies in Malaysia, the public holidays for September 2017 are as follows:

So there are really 18 working days in September. Sorry to burst your bubble, guys! But at least now you know.

Source: Malaysia Public Holidays / Featured image: Salesforce.


#Markets16: Jaya One’s Popular Artisan Bazaar Is Back For The 16th Time!

The well-loved lifestyle bazaar, Markets by Jaya One is set to thrill fashion and food enthusiasts with its 16th installment (Markets 16) spanning 2 days this weekend (26th and 27th September)!

Markets 16 boasts over 100 specially curated vendors ranging from limited-edition garments, vintage finds, accessories, pet-friendly products, tantalizing food and unique one-offs by budding homegrown entrepreneurs.

Be there early and you could be one of the first lucky 800 shoppers to walk away with special goodie bags consisting of homemade skincare products, cosmetics, accessories and more. And that’s not all!

To liven up the carnival-like atmosphere, bazaar goers are set to be entertained by various aspiring music artistes namely Djezna’s Stalker, The Soundtrack, Joanne and Julia, Destination: Uptown, Isaac Ho and the local jazz quartet, SKAZZ Band.

DocLab, the latest skincare brand originated in Korea that specializes in face ampoules will be making its debut in the Malaysian market at Markets 16. A whopping 3,000 free face ampoules will be given away to the public during the 2-day event.

But it’s not all about shopping and for sure they’re not going to leave you starving because there’s also host of food offerings available ranging from homemade desserts, pies, gourmet burgers to non-Halal food from 25 food vendors.

Fashion-savvy shoppers can show off their best outfit by participating in the Outfit-Of-The-Day (OOTD) Markets 16 contest on Instagram. All they need to do is to upload their best outfit photo to their Instagram account with the hashtags #Markets16, #MarketsOOTD, and #theschoolmy to stand a chance to win one unit of the 1OTT satellite TV device worth approximately RM450.

Markets 16 2-day bazaar will be held at The School, Jaya One starting from 11am until 7pm. Expect a weekend of fun, music, shopping, food and artsy vibes under one roof ;)

More pictures from Markets available in the gallery below:

For more information on Markets 16, visit the event’s Facebook page.

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Malaysian Rapper Altimet Bids Farewell To His Music Career

One of Malaysia’s veteran rappers Altimet is saying goodbye to his career as a singer and rapper.

Earlier this year, the AJL winner mentioned that he will be retiring this year on 27th November 2018, and he is keeping his words.

In his latest Instagram post, the “Amboi” singer big farewell to his 19 years of career as a recording artist in the local music industry and he is ready to explore other opportunities.

“This is my last day in this recording room as a rapper. If you hear me releasing a new song, it is not a new recording but something that has been in my hard drive for a long time. I’m shutting my account, my book, my mouth, I shall take my leave,” he wrote.

So long, @altimet. Thank you for your amazing music and lyrics over the years.

— Puteri N. Balqis (@puteriarchy) November 23, 2018

Altimet nak resign dari menyanyi ni pon salah satu berita dukacita jugak

— M A D (@_NorMohamad) November 23, 2018

Many fans have expressed their sadness upon hearing the news, but most of them still wish the best for the rapper’s future venture.


Land Maps? So Yesterday!

In their quest to build the most comprehensive, accurate, and usable map of the world, Google Maps has announced that they’re adding the very first underwater panoramic images to their product.

To capture amazing imageries, Google has partnered with The Catlin Seaview Survey, a major scientific study of the world’s reefs. Using a specially designed underwater camera, the SVII, underwater locations are now made accessible to the millions of people that are already using Google Maps every day.

With these vibrant and stunning snapshots of the underwater world you can “swim” among colorful coral reefs and get up close with its inhabitants. With this underwater imagery, you don’t have to be a scuba diver (or even know how to swim) to explore and experience six of the world’s most incredible underwater spots, including reefs in Australia, the Philippines, and Hawaii.

Now, anyone can become the next digital Jacques Cousteau!

At the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO world heritage site, you can find a sea turtle swimming among a school of fish, follow a manta ray through the ocean and experience the reef at sunset.

You can also find out much more about this reef via the World Wonders Project, a website that brings modern and ancient world heritage sites online.

At Apo Island, a volcanic island in the Philippines, you can swim through a marine reserve where you can see impressive hard coral structures. And halfway across the Pacific, in Hawaii, you can join snorkelers in Hanauma Bay and drift over the vast coral reef in the Molokini Crater.

Whether you’re a marine biologist, an avid scuba diver or a landlocked landlubber, you can now dive in and explore the ocean with Google Maps. And you can always explore more imagery from around the world by visiting this website.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Made Faceless – XY feat. Shawn Rivera

By night, he’s Mr. Fluff but really, we all know him better as Bo Amir Iqram.

And well, we gotta say, that we would’ve never expected Mr. Fluff aka 1/3 of IMMA*BLEEP*YOUUP to be a closet fan of R&B, as his latest project is very telling. Very telling, indeed.

When local homegrown trio IMMA*BLEEP*YOUUP (Mr. Fluff, Addic3rd, and Unkel Jaymz) first started out, the Malaysian music scene was not as accepting of dance music as it is now. Then came the electronic dance music boom and as you would expect, Malaysians found themselves lodged in the bubble and as such, IMMA*BLEEP*YOUUP quickly gained a huge following in their home ground.

As a trio, they’ve been heavily influenced by the likes of Swedish House Mafia, Diplo, and Knife Party, just to name a few. But for singer-songwriter and producer Bo, his inspirations are plucked from not just the bass-heavy, trippy end of the music spectrum but also the mellower areas.

His new project (and stage name) now dabbles with the more chill out tunes for easy listening, a complete 180° from the stuff he’d put out with IMMA*BLEEP*YOUUP.

the name “Made Faceless” is a moniker that I’ve used from a while back. It’s actually made for music that doesn’t fit Mr. Fluff’s sound and criteria. I use “Made Faceless” when I produce deep house, techno, leaning towards down tempo sounds and now R&B/Soul.

Under his new moniker “Made Faceless”, Bo experiments with R&B sounds for his debut single, “XY”, which features the vocals of Az Yet’s Shawn Rivera. Kids from the 80s and 90s, especially, would be able to relate to this, what with Az Yet being a top-class 90s R&B act.

Has he always been a fan of R&B? Bo says, “Yes! Of course! Always have been. Favourites would have to be Van Hunt, Emily King, Music Soulchild, D’Angelo, Remy Shand, I can go on.”

Nostalgic? Check. Fresh? Check. Can’t hate it even if we tried. Feed off the “XY” fresh vibes below:

As for the direction that “Made Faceless” will be going into musically or stylistically, Bo confessed that currently, it’s uncertain, but he’d most likely continue using it for more obscure-sounding music.

If you liked “XY”, support your local boy and buy it off Beatport here :)

For more information, hit up “Made Faceless” on Facebook or check out Commaa Records.


#Rio2016: Catch Malaysians Competing In Olympics Finals On YouTube

All Malaysians can catch our national sporting heroes competing in the finals of Rio 2016 Olympics live on Astro’s YouTube channels.

Watch our mixed doubles, Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon, make Malaysia proud tonight at 10:50pm on Astro Arena’s YouTube channel (Bahasa Malaysia commentary) and Stadium Astro’s YouTube channel (English commentary). Also be sure to catch our men’s doubles, Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong, in the finals on 19 August, 10:50pm.

Astro sports subscribers can also catch the mixed doubles and men’s doubles finals on Astro’s dedicated Rio 2016 Olympics channels 765 (SD) and channel 785 (HD), Astro Arena 801 (SD)/ 802 (HD, and on Astro on the Go.

Meanwhile, Astro is also working with Google to bring the latest Rio 2016 Olympics updates at your fingertips.

By simply typing in your favourite sports and athletes in the Google search box, you can access the latest video highlights, TV schedules and information on Rio 2016 Olympics from Astro’s expansive sports media platforms at the top of the search results in Google Malaysia.

Join in support of our Malaysian athletes as they create history for the nation in Olympics!

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Kyle’s Debut Is Going For Gold

As front man of the band, The Click Five, Kyle Patrick has sold over two million records to date with number-one singles in no less than eight countries. 2008 saw The Click Five headline sold-out arenas on three continents as well as perform with heavyweights like “The Black Eyed Peas”, “One Republic”, “Gym Class Heroes”, “Panic! at the Disco”, and “The Script”.

The year culminated in a sea of wins for the band, including the “Knockout Award” from MTV Asia, “Band of the Year” from Singapore’s 987FM, and nominations for “Song of the Year” for “Jenny”, “Male Vocalist of the Year” for Kyle, along with a win for “Outstanding Pop Act of the Year” at the Boston Music Awards. The band’s third album, TCV was released in 2011 with number-one singles in multiple countries.

Blasting out of the gates with his debut solo album on 20th July 2012, Kyle Patrick is now ready to take fans on a whirlwind journey with upbeat, dance-worthy tracks, and a worldly feel fit for pop radio. The five-track, self-titled EP is filled with infectious, fun hooks that showcase his powerful voice and knack for writing pop songs.

The leadoff single, “Go For Gold!” recently released, along with a 3D music video:

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“I want to surprise and inspire people, and I want to surprise myself,” says Kyle of his creative approach to the new album. The entire project was funded by his fans in partnership with PledgeMusic. With this platform, he has stayed close to fans by including them in the record-making process with behind-the-scenes videos, photos, and rough recordings of brand new songs.

“You are just as much a part of this as I am”, he tells his fans.

To hear all his songs, click! For more information on Kyle, hit up his official website.


#ThorRagnarok: Mark Ruffalo Wraps Filming; Reveals Chris Hemsworth’s New Haircut

Director Taika Waititi unfortunately did not had any “Thor: Ragnarok” footage to show at last month’s Marvel’s Comic-Con panel, and understandably so, since production for the 3rd instalment of “Thor” had only begun filming in Gold Coast of Australia 1 month ago.

However, it seems that Mark Ruffalo has already finished his scenes as Bruce Banner/Hulk for Marvel’s upcoming film by officially announcing his completion via a slew of Instagram photos. We can’t help but ask – is Ruffalo’s role smaller than we thought?

A photo posted by Mark Ruffalo (@markruffalo) on Aug 3, 2016 at 12:53am PDT

Considering that a large portion of Hulk is developed using CGI, it makes sense that Ruffalo might not be on the movie set as much as his co-stars. We already know that “Thor: Ragnarok” will borrow some elements from the much-hyped Planet Hulk storyline. Rumours have also suggest that we will be seeing a whole lot more of Hulk and less of his human counterpart, Bruce Banner.

Aside from sharing a snapshot of himself staring into the eyes of Banner’s green-skinned alter ego, the Academy Award-nominated actor also took a photo of Chris Hemsworth in “full costume” as the God of Thunder without his long blonde locks, though the Aussie hunk’s costume is being blocked by a hanging shirt.

There’s also another picture of Hemsworth and Ruffalo probably sharing a bro moment in the make-up trailer.

A photo posted by Mark Ruffalo (@markruffalo) on Aug 2, 2016 at 8:46pm PDT

#Thor3 On set behind the scenes. @chrishemsworth

A photo posted by Mark Ruffalo (@markruffalo) on Aug 2, 2016 at 9:14pm PDT

Besides thanking the director “for the love and the laughs”, and said he “had such a great good fun time making this movie”, Ruffalo only name drops Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson (who plays Valkyrie in the film). The actor doesn’t mention Cate Blanchett or Jeff Goldblum or Karl Urban or any or the other cast members.

Fret not though, the 48-year-old A-lister revealed last month on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that Hulk will be sharing some screen time with Loki in “Thor: Ragnarok”. “Loki has a few thing to say about what happened last time with the Hulk,” he explained.

A photo posted by Tessa Thompson (@tessamaethompson) on Aug 3, 2016 at 12:42am PDT

Production for the shoot is expected to fully wrap in late October if not the beginning of November, with reshoots already planned for early 2017. “Thor: Ragnarok” will smash its way into theatres on 3rd November 2017.

To find out more on Marvel’s Phase 3 storyline, check out here.

Sources: Movie Web, Screen Crush, /Film, Screen Rant.

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Dennis Yin Rocking Puma’s Limited Edition Suede Sapphire Kicks!

PUMA celebrates the 45th Anniversary of its most iconic silhouettes this year: the PUMA Suede by introducing its limited edition Suede Sapphire. Designed and named after its anniversary precious stone and debut colorway, the Suede Sapphire was released on November 8th, 2013 with only 9 exclusive pairs available in Malaysia out of the 450 pairs available globally.

The PUMA Suede was first released in 1968 and still stands as the brand’s freshest pair of kicks to date. Athletic legends such as track hero Tommie Smith and basketball’s Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier wore the PUMA Suede kicks. The shoes rose to a whole new level of fame in the early days of hip hop, B-boys and funk beats in the 70s.

In honouring the legacy of the PUMA Suede kicks, the Suede Sapphire was carefully designed and crafted at PUMA’s Japanese factory and it’s made of customised brushed suede leather and marked with a Sapphire emblem on the heel counter. Each of the 450 custom designed pairs comes complete with a “Made in Japan” leather badge on the back side of the tongue and in sleekly designed blue leather shoe case.

Two of the nine pairs available in Malaysia has already been snagged by Dennis Yin from Elecoldxhot and Jinnyboy TV’s and Chinese celebrity Adrian Tan.

Dennis Yin posted a photo of his Suede Sapphire kicks on his Instagram account.

Grab yours before they run out! The Suede Sapphire is available at retail price of RM 859.90.


#DivideTour: Ed Sheeran’s KL Concert Tix Being Resold For More Than RM8000

If you haven’t bought your concert tickets for Ed Sheeran’s “Divide Tour in Kuala Lumpur”, there is a chance that it’s no longer available.

Tickets for Sheeran’s highly-anticipated tour officially went on sale this morning (Monday, 15th May) at 10am. As expected, they were snapped up like hot cakes within the first few hours upon release.

The good news? There alternative outlets that are re-selling their Ed Sheeran concert tickets. The catch? These passes are being resold at a much higher price. If you’re desperate to to purchase these second-hand tickets, be prepared to fork out a truck load of cash.

In case you didn’t know, the initial prices for Sheeran’s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur are RM198, RM298, RM358, and RM458. However, resellers at sites like Viagogo are now reselling them for more than RM1200! If you think that’s outrageous, we’ve also found several Cat 1 zone tickets being resold at RM8379!

Since tickets to Sheeran’s KL concert has sold out, many have taken to social media to request willing resellers to sell them their tickets.

The organiser, PR Worldwide, has also issued a statement, saying, “resale of ticket(s) at any price… is strictly prohibited. Unlawful resale of a ticket will lead to seizure and cancellation of that ticket without refund or other compensation. Barcodes from such tickets will be disabled and you will be refused entry“.

To unlucky fans who didn’t get to successfully purchase the Ed Sheeran concert tickets, there’s still hope. The singer will also be performing in Bangkok (16th November) and Jakarta (TBA).


Andy Lau Suffers RM26.5Mil Loss For Concert Cancellations Due To Coronavirus

Andy Lau (劉德華) was recently forced to cancel a bunch of “My Love World Tour” concerts due to the coronavirus outbreak.

As a result, Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily reported that Heavenly King had to suffer around RM26.5 million of loses that include venue rental, concert production and refund of tickets.

After having to call off shows at the Hongkong Coliseum, Andy was again, forced to cancel 12 of his upcoming February gigs at the same venue. The concert organisers released a statement explaining that this was “to prevent the spread of the virus in such a crowded location” while also protecting the health and safety of concert-goers as well as performers.

The 58-year-old superstar had reportedly fork out HK$10 million (RM5.3 million) from his pocket to fund his now-scrapped Coliseum replacement shows. Andy was also expected to perform in Shanghai in March, Guangzhou in April, and Beijing in May. All those concert dates had sold out.

Many other concerts and K-pop events around Asia have also been postponed or cancelled in light of the severity of coronavirus. According to industry insiders, all concerts in the first half of the year will likely be affected by the current situation.

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#Drake: 3 More Unreleased New Songs Leaked Online

Yikes, it seems like Drake is suffering from a terrible case of bad luck.

After his collaboration track with Beyoncé, “Can I“, leaked last Friday (22nd May), 3 more unreleased songs of his have surfaced on the interwebs.

Titled “Tryna Love”, the 1st track is a collaboration between Drake, Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign.

The singer debuted a short clip of the song earlier this year, however, the song was titled “Tryna F*ck” back then. The leaked version is presumably a radio edit version and has been censored for commercial play.

The next song, “On The Wave” is a slow jam with stripped and soothing vocals. Drake is famed for his relatable love songs, and this track is one of it. Singer-songwriter Tinashe is featured in the track.

With lyrics like “you’re ready for something new, I’m still where I was last year”, it seems like Drake is still hung up on an ex-girlfriend who has long moved on.

Titled “Go Out Tonight”, the final leaked track is a Drake solo, which is still exemplary in terms of beats and melody. Long-time Drake collaborator Noah “40” Shebib, who founded OVO Sound along with Drake and Oliver El-Khatib, provided the beats for the R&B track.

The song urges a woman, who is the object of Drake’s affection, to deal with her insecurities and to “go out tonight” for some mindless fun.

Drake first dropped his mixtape “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” on 13th February, which came as a shock to fans because it was released without prior announcement. It garnered stellar reviews from contemporary music critics.

So far, 3 out of the 4 leaked songs exuded a relaxed vibe, in contrast to the songs in his aforementioned mixtape, which was filled with songs containing angry vocals and furious hooks. It is unsure where the leaked tracks first appeared, or who was the initial publisher. It should be noted that the songs’ release might be unauthorised, with the tracks giving off a “raw” and unfinished vibe and sounding like a demo version rather than the final product.

No official source has confirmed that the unreleased songs are from the album, but it is widely speculated that this leak could encourage Drake to release his upcoming 4th album titled “Views From The 6” sooner than expected.

What do you think of the leaked tracks? Which song do you like the most? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below!


#TerryFoxRunKL: The Marathon Of Hope Returns

The Terry Fox Run returns this year to mark the fight against cancer and will see people from all walks of life rally around the twin causes of cancer prevention and awareness.

Terrance Stanley “Terry” Fox CC OD (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy.

The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world’s largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$600 million has been raised in his name.

Similar to last year, this year’s run will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, 2nd November at 8am. The general public is encouraged to participate in this non-competitive family event and can use any non-motorised form of mobility – walking, running, cycling, or skating, on either the Family Route (2 km) or Standard Route (4 km or as many loops in an hour).

Participation for this year’s run is free with funds raised primarily through the sales of Terry Fox Run T-shirts. All proceeds will go to this year’s run beneficiary Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF) to be utilised for cancer research.

The T-shirts are priced at RM30 and are available in different sizes for both children – 2, 4 and 3XS – and adults – 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL from 22nd October whilst stocks lasts at these following places:

For further enquiries on the t-shirts, please contact Sook Yee at sookyee.yoon@carif.com.my / +6012-273 6700 or organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org or call +603-5639 1874.

For more information, visit the Terry Fox Run’s Facebook page.

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AKB48‘s Minegishi Minami Publicly Shamed

On 31st January 2013, “Shukan Bunshun”, a Japanese tabloid reported that AKB48 member Minegishi Minami slept over at Shirahama Alan’s place. Shirahama Alan is a member of “EXILE” spin-off group, “GENERATIONS”. AKB48 is one of the biggest selling groups in Japan and one of the highest-earning musical acts in the world, with 2011 record sales of over US$200 million in Japan alone.

It appears that the publication even had a picture (of Minegishi Minami leaving his place, apparently) to prove it. Yup. Of course they published the picture. It was shared across all social media platforms, which added fuel to the fire.

Needless to say, when it involves idols or members of idol groups, it automatically becomes a large-scale scandal – especially since she has always claimed that she’s “unpopular” with guys despite the fact that she’s one of the more popular AKB48 members. That one claim from sometime in the past came back to bite her and bite her hard when this incident initially surfaced.

On top of the widely known fact that as with all idols or idol groups’ members, the “no romantic relationship” rule applies. Did we say rule? We meant ban.

And it took only a few days before 20-year-old Minegishi Minami decided to publicly apologize after being publicly shamed and uh, shave her head as a sign of repentance and new beginning. She also posted up a video of her heartbreakingly sad apology:

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This is AKB48′s Minegishi Minami of Umeda Team B.

I’m extremely sorry that I have caused members, fans, staff, my family and many other people to worry due to the content of the article in the magazine that was published today.

As a fist generation member of AKB48, which formed in 2005, it is my responsibility to be a good role model to my juniors. I deeply regret what I have done. It was thoughtless and I was completely lacking in awareness as a senior member.

My mind went blank and I’m still unable to figure out what to do..what I can do. However, after seeing the magazine a short time ago, I was unable to sit and do nothing any longer. I decided to shave my head without consulting AKB48 management or my agency.

I did not expect that I would be forgiven simply by doing this but the first thing on my mind was: “I don’t want to leave AKB48″. This is a place where the dear that I spent the years of my youth with are and it’s unimaginable to even begin think about leaving the group where I’m blessed with so many wonderful fans.

While I understand that it may be wishful thinking, but if possible, I would like to still be AKB48′s Minegishi Minami.

This is all my fault and I’m truly sorry. I will leave my punishment in the hands of Akimoto-sensei and management. Though I have yet to get my thoughts straight I just wanted to tell you all what I am feeling.

AKB48’s theater manager, Togosaki Tomonobu later confirmed that Minegishi Minami has been punished and that she will be demoted to a “Kenkyuusei” for the “nuisance” she caused fans due to the scandal.

Note: “Kenkyuusei” basically means trainee. Which leave Minegishi Minami about a heartbeat away from being kicked out/fired.

We’re not sure if all of the above was entirely necessary but we’re pretty sure that this is probably one of the worst things to happen to such a young idol. Shave head in remorse for dating? Stripped off of her career in music because she spent a night at her boyfriend’s? Made known loud and clear that she caused a “nuisance”?

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#Halloween: #SmirnoffIceMY To Make Halloween Awesome In Penang & KL

Smirnoff Ice, the world’s No.1 Ready-To-Drink that debuted in Malaysia earlier in July, is preparing everyone for something out of this world come Halloween! By that, we mean that they’ll be playing host to a series of Halloween parties in clubs in Penang and Kuala Lumpur.

As a lead-up to the Smirnoff Ice Malaysia Halloween parties, a series of unbranded street appearances by aliens took place to inspire an even more awesome Halloween. Droves of actors dressed as extraterrestrials took to the city, engaging in activities that range from the seemingly pedestrian to the bizarre.

Seen in Empire Shopping Gallery, 2 of the dressed actors were spotted casually buying supplies for what seemed to be a house party – much to the surprise of fellow grocery shoppers. High traffic areas like KL Sentral, KLCC LRT Station, and Sunway Giza had 8 familiar extraterrestrials challenging each other at a dance off, which to the weekend crowd resembled an aerobics demo or a friendly tussle.

A ghastly party will take place a Precinct 10, Penang on 25th October in collaboration with Soho Gastropub and Cuvee. In Kuala Lumpur, Smirnoff Ice will create the destination for Halloween at Nagaba and Lust, off Changkat Bukit Bintang, on 31st October. Expect performances from Darren Ashley, Indiego & Co, Biggie, Eva T, Jerryca Misty and many more!

To make it that much more interesting, Smirnoff Ie will also run contests on Facebook to spread the Halloween cheer. The “Jinx Your Friends” contest which starts this week and ends 30th October will give non-Muslim consumer over 18 a chance to win prizes for the parties.


#GDA Artiste Profile: T-ara

South Korean girl group T-ara aka T♕A R A was training for three whole years prior to their debut in 2009. Formed by Mnet Media (entertainment power house), T-ara is based on the word, “tiara”, which signifies the “queens of the music industry”.

The girls’ first album, “Absolute First Album” was released in 2009. Because of the extremely high level of anticipation for T-ara’s debut, “Absolute First Album” immediately went on to spawn several hit songs including, “Geojitmal (Lies)”, “TTL Listen 2”, “Bo Peep Bo Peep”, “Cheoeum Cheoreom (Like The First Time)”, and “Neo Ttaemenu Michyeo (I Go Crazy Because Of You)”. That very same year, the T-ara girls bagged the “Rookie of the Year” awards at the 24th Golden Disk Awards.

Their next album, “Black Eyes”, which was released in 2011, spawned more #1 songs, one of which is “Lovey-Dovey”.

Following that, it was announced that T-ara would be advancing into the Japanese market. Promotions for that venture included a remake of their 2009, “Bo Beep Bo Beep” in Japanese and a three-day mini concert tour in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Needless to say, T-ara rose to become the second biggest girl group in Korea in 2011 (according to the Gallup Korea poll).

In January 2012, the group re-released “Black Eyes” under the album title, “Funky Town” and immediately, it peaked at number one on the Gaon weekly album chart. “Lovey-Dovey” was re-released as the second single off it and the single went on to sell more than three million digital copies – in South Korea  alone:

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That widely known success played a major role in their addition to Forbes Korea’s “Top 40 Power Celebrities”. T-ara ranked #17 on the list, making them the third most powerful girl group and the seventh most powerful female celebrity in Korea. On top of that, T-ara is also currently in the running to bag a few awards at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur”!

Here’s another fact: T-ara is slated to make an appearance at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” (GDA), as confirmed by the GDA committee.

To purchase tickets, hit up TicketPro or any of their participating outlets right now! Tickets are priced at RM999 (Samsung GALAXY Zone) and RM688 (Rockpit). We hear that tickets are going to go fast so hurry!

For more information, visit their official website.


CONTEST: Snap Up Official “The Host” Goodies!

Fans of “The Host“, if simply reading the book or catching the movie wasn’t enough for you, then start celebrating because we’ve got the official movie merchandise up for grabs! How would you like to win some T-shirts or a laptop sleeve or a torchlight, or better yet snag the grand prize of all of the above thanks to our friends from NEF?

Feel free to spam us with your most creative tweets. And good luck, peeps!

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Fun Facts: Things You Never Knew About The Stars Of H-Artistry 2016

We haven’t heard about H-Artistry in a while now so imagine our excitement when we first heard that the party is making a comeback this year!

Slated to be held next month (8th October) at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) in Mines Resort City, H-Artistry 2016 will see shows from a stellar line-up which includes R&B songstress Tinashe, American trap DJ/producer Crizzly, Malaysia’s very own modern rock band Mad August, and sexy South Korean idol with all the right moves HyunA (현아).

H-Artistry 2016 is also all set to impress as 4 local up-and-coming Malaysian talents – Angel Ng (bartender of PS150), Andrew Tan (co-founder of HYDE), Hugh Koh (co-founder of Pestle & Mortar), and Jun Ong (light artist and architect) – have been engaged to customise the event.

But let’s cut to the chase. To amp you up for the invite-only party, we’ve compiled a list of things you probably never knew about H-Artistry 2016. Check it:

A mover and a shaker in the music industry, breakout star Tinashe may have already cinched a couple of awards and nominations for her work, but she didn’t always have it easy. Growing up, the rising star faced bullying from her peers. “I actually did get bullied a lot in school. I went to public school until 9th grade and had a pretty bad experience,” Tinashe said. Well, that girl be killin’ it right now so we say let them bullies be haters. We can’t wait to see her work it at H-Artistry 2016 ;)

Not only is DJ Crizzly (real name Christopher Lee Marshal) the master of the crunkstep scene (a sound that he mastered years ago after playing around with a drum pedal while bored on a cold, winter day), he’s also quite the visionary. In fact, in 2011, he co-founded 2 EDM club nights in San Antonio: Lifted Wednesdays at the Ivy Rooftop, and Play Thursdayzz at Club Rio. “Lifted is a crazy party that me and my friends started earlier this summer. After being in the San Antonio scene for a while, and traveling from city to city for a sec, I realised there was one big thing missing. The scene has been dead for the last decade, and the most we got is the occasional Tiesto show. What we needed was something consistent that people can be a part of, so I started the weekly in hopes to build something,” he told IndyMojo in 2011.

A bartender with an abundance of tricks up her sleeve, Angel Ng has quickly made a name for herself in the bartending scene in the recent year. She’s also the co-founder and head bartender of PS150, a sneaky (read: hard to locate) cocktail bar with heavy Southeast Asian influence that will transport you from pre-prohibition to contemporary era. As the “head honcho” of PS150, she ensures that their cocktail menu stays exciting and enticing by switching it up every 3 months. We can’t wait to see what’s in store from Angel for this year’s H-Artistry!

One of the most notable creative entrepreneurs of our time, Hugh Koh is best known for spearheading Malaysian street fashion brand “Pestle & Mortar” together with Mark, Arnold, and Arthur. Considering the success that the brand has achieved, one would be pleasantly surprised to find that it was, in fact, the brainchild of a simple “for fun” discussion over a “yum cha” session between a few friends. What’s even more surprising is that they all come from different, non fashion-related backgrounds i.e. Hugh comes from an architecture background. Who knew that something that they came up with on a whim could see such fame? By their powers combined, we bet!

When they say, “Mad”, they don’t actually mean mad. You see, “Mad” is an abbreviation of “Make A Difference”, because the band believes that everyone can make a difference in life, even with the least of strengths. And that’s what “Mad August” have set out to do with their modern rock/emo rock-styled music, as it is a manifestation of their ideology. Truly an independent body, they’re a self-owned rock band that isn’t signed with any labels. Hence, they produce their own music and manage their own events and business. Solid!

You may not recognise him by name but you’d most likely recognise him by his work from a mile away – unless, of course, you’ve been living under a large rock somewhere with no access to social media. Jun Ong studied architecture at the University of Westminster in London and at the University of Melbourne. Today, he’s a Kuala Lumpur-based architect and artist best known for his obsession with materiality – coupling low-tech materials with hi-tech application primarily with artificial light. One of his more popular installations to date is the “Star“, a beautiful piece that lit up Hin Bus Depot in Penang for Urban Xchange 2015. He’s going to add a whole lot of shine and splendour to this year’s H-Artistry, that’s for sure!

Andrew Tan is a mixologist by profession and the co-owner of popular breakfast/brunch haunt The Good Batch. He’s also responsible for HYDE, a hidden bar above The Good Batch that is greatly inspired by the speakeasy establishments from New York’s 1920s Prohibition Era. His expertise? Ensuring that there are nothing but artisanal cocktails on HYDE’s menu, which changes every fortnight. For H-Artistry 2016, he will be given the freedom to customise the event. As such, the possibilities are endless, and we can’t wait to savour the creation of a mixologist who has such an interesting roster of drinks in his resume.

Last but not least, the sexy K-Pop idol with all the right verses and all the right moves. The former rapper of K-Pop idol girl group 4Minute and one half of the daring musical duo TroubleMaker, HyunA is known for pushing the boundaries and breaking the rules of the average K-Pop artiste. Despite first debuting as one of the first 5 original members of Wonder Girls, “Bubble Pop!”, she is not. She describes her solo career as “performance-oriented music”, so believe us when we say that she’s going to sizzle and set the stage on fire come H-Artistry 2016.

Now, the true star of the show is the H-Artistry 2016 live stream! Yes, we’ve saved the best for last ;) For the first time ever, the event can be viewed by fans from far and wide. Even if you’re not physically there, you’ll be able to catch the electrifying performances from Tinashe, HyunA, DJ Crizzly, Mad August, and be a part of the crowd, all from the comfort of your own homes. So block off 8pm onwards on 8th October 2016 for the H-Artistry 2016 live stream. Don’t say we didn’t share!

For more information on H-Artistry 2016, visit www.h-artistry.com.my.


#Jackie: First Look At Natalie Portman As Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy

Natalie Portman is not the first actress to portray Jackie Kennedy Onassis, but the “Thor” star will make you look twice in the first official photo of “Jackie”, an upcoming biopic about the former First Lady.

Directed by Pablo Larrain, the biopic is financed and produced by LD Entertainment and Bliss Media. Filming on the movie is currently underway in Paris.

Director Darren Aronofsky was originally attached to helm the project and his former actress girlfriend Rachel Weisz was supposed to star in it. However, both dropped out of the film after they split up. Aronofsky remained as a producer.

Portman, who starred in Aronofsky’s “Black Swan”, stepped up to replace Weisz in the role of Jackie. The biopic will follow the life of the late First Lady after the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963.

In the first official photo, we see the Academy Award-winning actress dressed in red attire wearing her hair in Jackie Kennedy’s signature style. Kennedy had a similar look in an iconic photo that was taken at the White House in late 1961.

“Jackie” is Larraín’s first English-language motion picture. It is scheduled to be released some time in 2017-

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Jay Chou Breaks Silence After Accused Of Plagiarising INFINITE’s Song “Julia”

Mandopop King Jay Chou (周杰伦) has found himself in the middle of a controversy this week. The Taiwanese singing icon was recently called out for allegedly plagiarising a song by the K-pop group INFINITE (인피니트).

To start with, Chou took to his Instagram to share a snippet of his upcoming song with his followers. However, a lot of fans were quick to notice that the track sounded similar to the opening of the boy group’s song titled “Julia” (taken from their 2011 LP “Over The Top”).

Online tabloid Apple Daily reached out to Chou soon after the rumours circulated on the web. He revealed that he actually came across various comments on his social media accusing him of plagiarism, though he didn’t bother to issue his response. He jokingly responded that since the media was asking, it was a chance for him to give these online trolls a “lesson”.

The 42-year-old celeb subsequently released a statement through his agency, saying:

“The chord progression of this song has been already used in (Jay Chou’s songs) ‘Sunny Day,’ ‘Qi Li Xiang,’ and ‘Her Eyelashes.’ The chord progressions are the same. If the arrangement of the instrument is the same, then the sound will be almost matching. Basically, the chord progressions in pop music are the same. The verses are only of a few types and it’s the same for the choruses.

Creating a new melody using similar chord progressions that everyone uses nowadays is the key point! The 6m-4-1-5 four-loop chord method has been used for a long time, should I list a bunch for everyone to see?”

So far, INFINITE’s home label Woollim Entertainment has yet to formally address the controversy. Do you guys think there’s a similarity between the aforesaid tracks? Let us know in the comments.


#QZ8501: 2 Big Parts Of AirAsia Plane Found

Recovery teams have found two big parts of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, which crashed into the sea last weekend with 162 people on board, Indonesia’s top search official said Saturday (3rd Jan).

Search and rescue agency (BASARNAS) chief Bambang Soelistyo told reporters that the huge relief operation came across the objects in the Java Sea off the island of Borneo late on Friday night.

“With the discovery of an oil spill and two big parts of the aircraft, I can assure you these are the parts of the AirAsia plane we have been looking for,” Soelistyo told reporters in the capital Jakarta.

He said the larger of the objects was around 10 metres by 5 metres. “As I speak we are lowering an ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) underwater to get an actual picture of the objects detected on the sea floor. All are at the depth of 30 metres,” Soelistyo said.

He added however that a strong current was making it difficult to operate the ROV. Rough weather in recent days has hampered the search for bodies and the fuselage of the Airbus A320-200, which disappeared from radar and crashed into the sea during a storm.

So far 30 bodies have been recovered in the search, which had been narrowed Friday to an area of 1,575 square nautical miles – a tenth of the size of Thursday’s search – with 29 ships and 17 aircraft engaged in the operation. Finding the plane’s black boxes is crucial to determining the cause of the crash.


BLACKPINK Kuala Lumpur Concert Tickets & Seating Plan Unveiled

The wait is over! We can now officially revealed the details to BLACKPINK’s “In Your Area” world tour “Live in Malaysia”.

We already know that BLACKPINK will be performing in Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam, on 23rd February 2019 (Saturday). MacpiePro has now unveil the concert ticket prices as well as seating plan.

Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé have become one of the hottest and most successful female groups in recent times. Despite only releasing 3 EPs so far – “Square One”, “Square Two”, and “Square Up” – the K-pop quartet has drawn in attention not just in Korea but globally including charting on Billboard.

As the first and only K-pop girl group to have 4 #1 singles on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, their comeback single set a record as the most viewed K-pop music video in 24 hours. They recently made headlines when their bilingual duet “Kiss And Make Up” was featured on Dua Lipa’s album. Jennie also debuted her first solo single this month.

Brought to you by MacpiePro, the details to BLACKPINK’s “In Your Area” Live in Malaysia are:

Concert tickets will go on sale 12th December 2018, at 12pm, via www.macpiepro.com. However, those who sign up to Mcalls’ HITS package will be entitled to 40% off the 1st ticket and 10% off the 2nd ticket (only for BLINK or Red Zone). Mcalls subscribes with the HITS package can purchase the tickets today. You will get the priority to purchase before it opens up to public.

Ticket prices are considered quite reasonable since iKON and WINNER’s concert tickets were also around those price range. Make sure you’re on standby on 12th December, cause we’re expecting scalpers to purchase tickets and resell them at a much higher price.

For those wondering, sound-check passes will be given out to those who purchase tickets on the first week of ticketing sales regardless of zone. It will be based on lucky draw basis. Send-off passes will also be given out for those who bought Blink and/or Red Zone based on lucky draw basis.

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#Vape: Health Ministry May Implement Excise Tax On E-Cigs & Vapes

We hear that the Health Ministry may not be confiscating your vape juice (e-juice) after all. Instead, they are looking to implement an excise tax on e-cigarettes and vapes so that it could slow down or even end the vaping trend.

According to The Malay Mail Online, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam told reporters at the Parliament earlier today that the Ministry is currently studying legal terms of taxing products with nicotine content.

If the e-cigarettes contain nicotine, under the law we have the power to give it the same treatment as cigarettes.

“That means if cigarettes have excise duty, e-cigarettes also can be charged excise duty, but we are studying the legal procedures now,” he added.

Dr. Subramaniam said that they’ve been trying to stop vaping culture from replacing the cigarette smoking culture.

“Within just a year, e-cig and vape users have increased tremendously. Now there are over a million users,” he said. He added that it’s a “worrying development”, further citing a video that showed a father passing an e-cig to his 3-year-old child.

In the report, the Ministry is said to have begun cracking down on shops that are manufacturing, distributing, and selling nicotine-based products without license.

Dr. Subramaniam added that these shops will need to obtain a permit from the Pharmacy Board as nicotine is categorised as a Group C poison under the Poisons Act 1952 (revision 1989) and Food Act 1983.

News of a ban on vaping surfaced last week when Dr. Subramaniam revealed that vaping will be banned once they have settled the legalities. This was followed by an incident where a man’s vape battery suddenly burst into flames on board the Malindo Air flight OD1003.

However, Malaysia’s Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob later confirmed that the Cabinet had decided against imposing a ban on electronic cigarettes/vape or vaping. Deputy Health Minister also confirmed that there were no plans to ban or regulate vaping at the moment.

So, do you think the Health Ministry should implement taxes on nicotine-based products? Will it kill the vaping trend? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: The Malay Mail Online, NST Online.


5 Zombie Flicks That’ll Scratch Your Post-Apocalyptic Horror Movie Itch

When it comes to horror and thriller movies, there are a lot of subcategories out there. Some subgenres are universes unto themselves: for instance, you have your classic supernatural poltergeist film, and psychotic killer-going-on-a-rampage movie. But in our humble opinion, the best horror subcategory out there is zombie!

They’re manic, unpredictable, mindless, cold-blooded monsters… who were once us – the perfect concoction for the best horror film monster. Plus, most zombie movies are all about survival, so you get to see how the few remaining humans navigate in an apocalyptic setting, while while avoiding being eaten by zombies. So, if you’re planning on bingeing on some good zombie films, we gotchu. Here are six zombie films that will have you too scared to even turn off your lights!

Imagine that you’re driving your family in a car and the next thing you know, the city that you once knew is being raided by flesh-eating zombies. Starring Brad Pitt, World War Z follows Gerry, a former United Nations employee, as he is recruited to investigate a threatening virus that turns humans into zombies. With survival and his family on the line, will he able to find the cure to stop the chaotic rampage that has swept the entire globe?

It’s one thing to play a survival video game, but it’s a whole other thing to live in it. Oh Joon-woo is home alone when his entire apartment is surrounded by zombies. After witnessing, through his balcony, people getting attacked left and right, he understands that he is trapped in his own home. However, with no food and communication devices to call for help or his family, Oh Joon-woo is left to fend for himself in order to stay #alive.

You’d have to be living under a rock if you haven’t watched Train to Busan. But in case you actually do, the pioneering movie follows Seok-woo, played by Gong Yoo, and his daughter as they travel by train to visit his wife to celebrate her birthday. However, the journey soon turns into a nightmare as the train is then overrun by zombies. Watch how the passengers, including Seok-woo and his daughter, fight for survival in order to reach Busan.

Looking for a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek take on the zombie genre? Then look no further than Zombieland. It’s not easy to stay alive in a world where you could possibly be eaten by a nasty-looking zombie. Which is why protagonist Columbus creates a helpful guide throughout his zombie-filled journey on how stay alive. Watch how Columbus forges friendships with three survivors – and their hilarious adventure through Zombieland.

What if you and your gang were recruited to carry off an impossible heist: steal US$200 million from a place swarming with intelligent zombies? We’re sure you would pass up the chance, but these mercenaries don’t. An army filled with highly-skilled zombie killers takes the gamble to venture off into Las Vegas’ most dangerous quarantine zone in order to complete their mission. Will they make it?

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#NikeMalaysia: The Revamped #HarimauMalaysia Team Kit Is The New Black

Nike Malaysia unveiled the new Malaysia National Team Kit at Majlis Sukan Negara Malaysia (MSN) which combines cutting edge innovations that help our players to optimise their performance on the pitch.

The design of the home kit embodies Malaysian pride in a whole new way, giving the team kit a facelift by revamping the tigers and modernising the quintessential stripes.

The design features an all-black base, with striking yellow detailing. The away kit also features a change in base colour to white with blue detailing at the sides.

The Home and Away kit sees the introduction of the new Nike Dri-FIT technology with laser-cut ventilation holes and mesh panels in key areas to improve performance by increasing air circulation to the players’ bodies and helping regulate their temperatures.

“While the new kit receives a revamp in its looks, it supports players with the latest Nike innovations in fabric construction, performance technology, and moisture management – all of which are vital for the players’ performance,” said Nino Priambodo, Malaysia Country Marketing Manager, Nike.

At the launch, Malaysia National Team Vice Captain, Baddrol Bakhtiar, alongside national footballers Zaquan Adha, Matt Davies, and Nazirul Naim donned the new designs in a display of pride and team spirit.

“As athletes, the smallest detail counts especially the lightness and breathability of the jerseys, and with this new kit, the new innovation will help elevate our performance,” Malaysia National Team captain Baddrol Bakhtiar gushed.

National team head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee was also present at the launch.

Some fun facts about the revamped National Team Kit:

The new and exclusive Malaysia National Team Kit is priced at RM289 and has been made available at all partnering Al-Ikhsan outlets today (Wednesday, 16 November 2016).