One Direction: Zayn Malik Kicks Off Solo Career, First Demo Track With Naughty Boy

Less than a week after Zayn Malik broke hearts all over the world by leaving One Direction, the young singer debuted his first effort as a solo artiste via a demo track titled, “I Won’t Mind”. The low key ballad was produced by The demo track, produced by famed UK producer Naughty Boy.

Naughty Boy (real name is Shahid Khan) has previously worked with Emeli Sande, Tinie Tempah, Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis and Rihanna. He tweeted a SoundCloud link to the song on Tuesday (31st March) which included the caption, “There is nothing but love for what was left behind. That’s why we don’t mind. ;) #zaughty #zinabad.”

Of course, this came as a shock to Directioners because everyone expected him to take a break, considering the fact he did take a time out from the One Direction tour “due to stress”. So what gives, right?

Well, apparently, it didn’t quite fly. “I Won’t Mind” was quickly taken down less than a day after it was shared on Twitter. One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson was one of the first few people to publicly comment on the “release” of the song, because Naughty Boy had retweeted a “Zaughty will rise” video, which seemed like a reference to working with Zayn.

Louis accused Naughty Boy for “trying to wind the fans up”:

Wow @NaughtyBoyMusic you’re so inconsiderate pal , seriously how fucking old are you ? Grow up ! #masterofallwisdom

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) March 30, 2015

@Louis_Tomlinson calm down. was talkin bout Louis Walsh cuz he didn’t let someone through on X factor. Look @ the date of the tweet.


Hype Eats: 6 Places Foodies Must Visit In The Klang Valley This Week (17th – 23rd October)

Calling all foodies, it is time to embark on another delicious food trip! It’s halfway through October and this time we are especially excited to give you the best of the best food options for you to try out this week.

This week’s selection features amazing food from crispy Korean chicken to fluffy, creamy bombolonis! There’s even a special surprise for fashion lovers who want a taste of great, luxury coffee. So whip out your big pants cause it’s time to get stuffed!

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Location: Available at all Marybrown outlets nationwide

Marrybrown invites you to say annyeong to Marrybrown’s K-Crunch menu – a flavourful Korean-inspired meal that will leave your tastebuds with a fiery yet sweet surprise. This October, Marrybrown is pleased to present an exciting menu of their famous succulent crispy chicken coated with tantalisingly sweet and spicy Gangjeong sauce. Fans can expect nothing less than top-tier quality meals on top of experiencing the excitement of K-culture when indulging in Marrybrown’s K-Crunch menu!

2. Ralph Lauren Collection Boutique & Cafe

Location: Level 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

The famous Ralph Lauren boutique has finally opened its very own coffee shop right here in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. The Ralph Lauren Collection Boutique & Cafe serves coffee, tea, pastries, and cakes. Additionally, their seasonal Ice Palm Coconut Latte is also now available for all to try. Also, don’t miss out on their wonderful Ralph Lauren merchandise, which ranges from hats and totes and even ceramics!

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Location: SS14 Subang Jaya or Mitsui Lalaport KL

This local bakery in Subang Jaya is famous for its fluffy bombolonis with oozing cream fillings! Sugar and I, initially a small online bakery founded by two self-taught bakers, now offers mouthwatering bombolonis, cream puffs, brownies, cakes, and more that are freshly baked every day. If you’re not around Subang Jaya, fret not as they have another outlet in Mitsui Lalaport, so be sure to check them out!

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Location: PaPa Kanafa @ Bukit Bintang, Kampung Baru or Danau Kota

Time: 11am – 2am (Bukit Bintang), 5pm – 2am (Kampung Baru), 7pm – 2am (Danau Kota)

This roadside stall in KL serves an abundance of great Turkish delicacies like the cheesy Kunafa, Turkish ice cream, fresh fruit juice, and much more. If you haven’t tried their delicious cheesy Kunafas, you are definitely missing out! Available in three different locations, so go and check it out now!

Overall 100/10! Buttermilk burger pun sumpah sedap!!📍 Whiteburger.kl #klfoodie #foodreview #foryoupage #foodtiktok

Location: 52, Jalan Hamzah, Kampung Baru

If you are craving some delicious, flavourful burgers, White Burger KL is the place for you. The revolutionary buttermilk burgers are a must-try for everyone! The location is also the perfect place to hang out with your friends while enjoying a beautiful close-up view of the KLCC Twin Towers.

Location: 27, Jalan Raja, Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

The TikTok disc-shaped croissant that has gone viral can be found in this bakery cafe in KL. Known for their freshly baked cronuts and artisanal pastries, KLCG Confectionery & Bakery rolls out its version of the viral croissant, The Suprême! This unusual croissant has layers of flaky texture and is filled with luscious cream that spills out of the pastry when it is torn. The Suprême is available in many flavours, ranging from the traditional Chocolate, Pistachio, and Raspberry to a bolder flavour like Salted Egg. Don’t forget to try their newest Raspberry cronut while you’re there! Check out other pastries and desserts on their official website here!

Come celebrate International Coffee Month with McCafé and step inside the BIGGEST McCafé cup in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Fully immerse yourself in a sensorial coffee experience like no other! Play some games, win some exclusive prizes & enjoy every rasa from McCafé!

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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CONTEST: Win Official Jack Reacher Movie Merch

While you’re busy anticipating Jack Reacher (starring one of the world’s favourite-st action flick heroes, Tom Cruise) to be released on 20th December 2012, we thought we’d just throw in a little contest. Only because we love our readers!

Thanks to the awesome peeps from United International Pictures Malaysia, we have a couple of official Jack Reacher movie merchandise waiting to go home with THREE lucky winners:

You like what you see? Here’s how you can stand a chance at winning ’em goodies:

Easy, isn’t it? Thought so! The prizes’ allocations are as follows:

For more information, visit the official movie website.


#Brunch: Specialty Places You Need To Try At Least Once

Ah, weekends, especially Sundays, those glorious days are the perfect settings for a good day out to have brunch and to catch up with friends or just life in general. But, are you quite done with the standard breakfast sets and hipster cafes yet? Thinking of trying something new for a change? We’ve picked out some specialty places that you might want to check out, if you haven’t already.

From crepes to bagels, and right down to delicious pies, here are some awesome and interesting brunch places that you need to try at least once.

After all, there are enough weekends to go around, right? ;)

Get mad about pies, pies, and more pies at A Pie Thing!

The new kid on the block is located at a small and cozy cafe (where popular mamak night haunt Dharoos used to be) and for its name, it’s not hard to guess what they serve. Yes, freshly baked pies that will leave you wanting more! Not only do they serve up pies, some of them are well taught of judging from its uniqueness such as their savoury Chili Cheese, Pulled Lamb, and beef pies, served with gravy, mashed potatoes, or mushy peas and gravy.

There’s also a range of sweet, dessert-like pies such as the Nutella (no prizes for guessing what’s in it), The Elvis which pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll’s favourite snack of peanut butter, and the Smores which comes dotted with mini marshmallows.

Needless to say, this place is a hit with both pie lovers as well as A Pie Thing’s newer fans ;)

A Pie Thing is located at 128G, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
 Opening hours are 4pm – 11pm on Tuesdays till Thursdays, 4pm – midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4pm till 11pm on Sundays.

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

You’d think that the quieter side of Section 17 would never play host to some really good brunch places!

Recently, a new cafe called Strangers at Forty 7 aka Strangers at 47 popped up, specialising in one of the most unlikely brunch noms – crepes. In fact, they offer a selection of crepes that come in both savoury and sweet variants. They even have really cute names! For example, we tried A Hen’s Crush, which featured a crepe that was gloriously stuffed with pan-seared chicken meat with a side of golden hash brown and salad. They also have their personal take on big breakfasts as theirs came with fluffy-soft wholemeal crepes, caramelised inions mixed with baked beans, a sunny side up egg, chicken chorizo, smoked chicken ham, sautéed portobello, and more.

And if you feel like your brunch won’t be complete without a side order of dessert, then we highly recommend their Adam’s Sin. It’s a sweet crepe dish with offerings of juicy cinnamon apple bits, wholemeal crumble, topped off with blueberries and salted caramel.

Oh, and vanilla ice cream too! We know, right? Yum!

Strangers at Forty 7 is located at 47, Jalan 17/45, Section 17, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
 Opening hours are 3pm – 10pm on weekdays and 11am – 10pm on weekends. Closed on Tuesdays.

Brooklyn B Bagel Bakery and Cafe, Subang

If you’re looking for a place that makes New York-style bagels from scratch, look no further than Brooklyn B Bagel Bakery and Cafe!

Run by a Malaysian team coached by its owner who spent 16 years making bagels in New York City (and therefore super legit), Brooklyn B’s selection of bagels are freshly baked. Their bagels, ranging from plain to cheese, to onion, sesame, and garlic (just to name a few) are served all day long starting at 10am, and are quite the star attractions amongst Subang Jaya’s college kids. If you want a great bagel breakfast, Brooklyn B has got it – served with scrambled eggs and a serving of veggies.

They’ve even got other amazing fillings for your bagels such as salmon, chicken mayo, Philly cheese steak, corned beef and of course, cream cheese – because you can hardly go wrong with cream cheese. Also, if you want to just snack, the cafe specialises in their very own bagel chips, thinly sliced and baked till golden-brown, even crunchier than potato chips.

Brooklyn B Bagel Bakery and Cafe is located at 41, Jalan SS15/8A, Subang Jaya.
 Open hours are 10am – 10pm daily except Mondays.

We can’t go about featuring specialty brunch places without featuring one of the first crepe places in Kuala Lumpur now, can we?

At La Creperie de Caroline, there’s a range of Breton Crêpes (sweet) and Galettes (savoury), some of the best-known specialities from France. The wonderful thing about the eatery is that their selection is extensive, with nearly 20 types of savoury galettes and more than 25 dessert crepes. Their dessert crepes range from basic sugar and honey to some with alcohol (flambeed crepes) and chocolate, nuts, ice cream, and fruits!

One popular choice that patrons shouldn’t miss out a chance at biting into would be the La Breitz Burger, which is as you would guess, a burger that’s not in your regular bun. It doesn’t have a regular burger patty either. The burger comes with a side salad and consists of sauteed minced beef, a sunny side up yolk in the middle, surrounded by a ring stewed tomatoes and sweet onions plus a layer of melted cheese.

You may wash that overly savoury goodness with a sweet crepe of your choice after. So crazy, we like.

La Creperie de Caroline is located at 33 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100, Kuala Lumpur.
 Opening hours are 12noon – 1am on Tuesdays till Sundays. Closed on Mondays.

Weekend brunch sessions and meets should be a flipping good time! Hence, pancakes.

Paddington House of Pancakes isn’t the newest brunch place in town but how can we go without talking about it? If you’re a pancake lover, you’d be glad to know that this is one place where you can find about a gajillion types of different pancakes, ranging from sweet to savoury. There are Pannekoeks, Galettes, American Stacks (served with scrambled eggs, mushrooms, cream cheese, and beef bacon), Poffertjes, Blitzes, and many more, depending on how much space you’ve got in your stomach!

Heck, they’ve even got mind-blowingly delicious lamb Pancake Burgers and pizza pancakes (which are only available one a month). There’s just so, so much to go around so you’re going to have to make a few trips back to Paddington House of Pancakes to try ’em all.

Paddington House of Pancakes is located at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara and Ampang Point in Kuala Lumpur.
 Opening hours depending on respective malls’ opening hours.

For more information, visit their website.

The above are just some of our current favourites. We’re sure more will crop up along the way :)

Got any suggestions that you’d like us to check out or add to the list? Let us know in the comments box below!

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Man Proposes To Girlfriend With A Bouquet Of Beef Rolls

It is without a doubt that the way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach.

Recently, a man from Changchun, China took his proposal game to the next level with a handmade beef roll bouquet. The memorable event reportedly took place a day before the Qixi Festival (otherwise known as Chinese Valentine’s Day), which fell on 28th August this year.

The man, known as Mu Siyao, got down on one knee while holding the bouquet of beef rolls and a ring. “We met at this hot pot (steamboat) shop. For the last 2 years, your favourite thing to eat is this shop’s beef. So I thought that I’d give you ‘your own happiness’. Will you marry me?” He told his girlfriend Wang Yuqi.

In a video posted by Pear Video, Wang tells viewers that Mu is a warm man who is good at handywork. She also shows some of the cakes her fiancé made for her in the past. Besides that, Mu also shares that he first saw Wang’s picture on his friend’s social media page. He can be heard saying, “I felt that her photo was really pretty and we both met at the hot pot shop.”

Aww, we wish the couple all the happiness in the world. Congratulations!


The Hobbit’s Teaser Trailer To Be Released in October

It looks like we’ve got to be a little bit more patient now as the director of “The Hobbit” Peter Jackson just debunked the rumour of the release date of the trailer for “The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies”.

Previously, it was rumoured that it is set for a 20th July release after the San Diego Comic-Con. Since the release date of the trailer was not confirmed, Peter Jackson posted an update on his Facebook:

Thank you all for your responses to my posting about Lorri and Damien’s book. Of course, many of you asked about the Hobbit Trailer. So, yes – there will be a Hobbit Trailer. But like the previous two years, it’s not going to be released until around Oct. The complex VFX work required to produce the battle shots we’re all wanting to see are simply not far enough along yet.

However … yesterday I finished work on a Teaser Trailer and that has just been delivered to Warner Bros. So no doubt this Teaser Trailer will be making it’s way into the world sometime soon…

According to The One Ring Net, an insider source revealed that the teaser trailer of the film only contains four spoken phrases. Considering the fact that the previous teaser trailers were only 2 minutes long respectively, the trailer for the final instalment of “The Hobbit” trilogy is expected to have the similar teaser length too.

October is not too far away from us now so just hang in there everyone!


Donnie Yen Will Be In KL On 11th & 12th December To Promote “Ip Man 4”

Did you hear? Donnie Yen (甄子丹) is set to visit Malaysia again!

The Kung Fu star will be in town for his upcoming action film, “Ip Man 4: The Finale”. The announcement was made exclusively by GSC Cinemas last night (Friday, 29th November).

BREAKING: Donnie Yen 甄子丹 has a message for you! ? He will be coming to KL to promote #IpMan4 this 11 & 12 December! Yassssss!! ? Stay tuned for more info! @donnieyenofficial

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“Hey GSC Cinemas, I am Donnie Yen. I’ll be coming to Malaysia on 11th and 12th of December to promote upcoming movie ‘Ip Man 4: The Finale’. Hope to see you all there,” the 56-year-actor was quoted as saying.

Directed by Wilson Yip and written by Hiroshi Fukazawa, “Ip Man 4: The Finale” will see the Wing Chun grandmaster and his student, Bruce Lee, causing a stir in the local martial arts community when they try to set up a Wing Chun school in San Francisco. Cue more Kung Fu action!

During a press conference in Beijing, China, the Hong Kong actor revealed that “Ip Man 4: The Finale” will be his final Kung Fu film. “As an actor and filmmaker, I have made so many movies, some that people love and some that people don’t love. On this challenging road, I filmed a number of kung fu films that are about the same,” explained Yen.

He continued, “You must keep going forward. This is something that I must do in life, I must keep exploring to grow“, before adding that he’s keen on trying out alternative movie genres moving forward.

In the meantime, enjoy the final trailer below:

Details on a potential fan-meeting hasn’t been revealed yet, so stay tuned to this space.

The details of “Ip Man 4: The Finale” meet and greet session with Donnie Yen has finally been revealed! The schedule for the event is as follows:

We had so much talking to Donnie Yen today. Stay tuned to our coverage on hype.my. You can catch the actor & his colleagues at 1 Utama & Starling Mall tomorrow night.

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2. “Ip Man 4: The Finale” Meet & Greet (Part 2)

3. “Ip Man 4: The Finale” Meet & Greet/Gala Premiere

So what are y’all waiting for? Hurry up and grab this exclusive opportunity to meet the Hong Kong star face-to-face before it’s too late!

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Get To Know The 9 Colourful Characters In The Smallfoot Animated Movie

A myth turned upside down? Now this is something that could be interesting. In the animated feature “Smallfoot”, the Yetis are about to discover that humans actually do exist.

Billed as an “animated adventure for all ages”, this family film has a pretty clever premise. This community of Yetis don’t believe that humans are real. Until one day, a young Yeti chance upon a human (or a Smallfoot, as the Yetis say). The problem? Most Yetis think this is just a myth-understanding.

The synopsis for “Smallfoot” is as follows:

“‘Smallfoot’ turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this ‘smallfoot’ brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a rollicking story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.”

Starring an all-star cast Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya Coleman, Common , LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez, Danny DeVito, Yara Shahidi, Ely Henry, Jimmy Tatro, find who’s playing who in this Karey Kirkpatrick-directed movie.

An honest and true young yeti with a heart as big as his giant blue feet, Migo has always trusted the village teachings, such as: do what you’re told and don’t ask questions. But when he accidentally discovers something he was told doesn’t exist – a Smallfoot – he wants everyone to know about it! Even if it turns their lives upside down.

A human, or Smallfoot, Percy is at first terrified when he comes face to face (or, face to knee) with Migo, because he believed, like everyone else, that yetis don’t exist. But this down-on-his-luck animal show host knows an opportunity when he sees it, and he starts recording. Now all he wants is to (A) stay alive, and (B) launch a viral video that will return him to his former glory. Thankfully, he has the support of his producer Brenda.

The Stonekeeper watches over the ancient stones on which the history and rules of the village are written. It’s a heavy burden—literally—because he wears the stones like a massive clanking robe. With his big curved horns, long white beard and imposing presence, the Stonekeeper is the most powerful Yeti in the village and no one dares to question him, or the stones…except for Migo.

The Stonekeeper’s beautiful daughter, Meechee, is expected to follow the rules, but she can’t help thinking there’s more to the big world than what the yetis can see. Fearless and independent, Meechee is curious and loves to ask questions, and lives by her philosophy that “a life that’s full of wonder is a wonderful life”. Meechee believes Smallfoots could exist and hopes one day to see one for herself.

A bit of a science nerd, Kolka’s all-time favorite subject is the elusive, majestic creature the yetis call Smallfoot. She studies the few tiny artifacts secretly collected over the years—a jacket, a ski pole, a boot, and a roll of toilet paper—and hopes to eventually figure out what these strange primitive objects were used for.

Gwangi believes in Smallfoots. He believes in a lot of things. An old-school conspiracy theorist, this supersized yeti is convinced there are secrets everywhere, mysterious forces controlling their lives, and definitely something funny going on right under their noses in the village. Whatever it is, he’s determined to find out. Just don’t call him crazy.

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Migo’s simple and loving father, Dorgle, is the village gong-ringer. Every morning, he catapults himself headfirst into a giant gong to awaken the great glowing snail that crawls across the sky to bring light to the yeti village. Sure, it makes his ears ring and he’s a lot shorter than he used to be, with a flatter head and no hair on top, but it’s an important job and Dorgle takes great pride in doing it.

Not much about this character has been revealed other than the fact Thorp is the main antagonist character in “Smallfoot”.

Feel free to check out the final trailer below:

Get yeti to go where no yeti has gone before when “Smallfoot” debuts in local cinemas 27th September 2018.

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Red Soul Live in Malaysia!

We certainly don’t get enough K-pop where we are so you can imagine our excitement when we heard that Korean acapella group, “Red Soul” was coming to Malaysia!

And when the exclusive media invite came in from M.E. Malaysia to meet Park Bookyu, Lee Haneulee, Hwang Taeik, Won Eunkook, and Oh Jun Sang for the very first time, how could we say no? Actually, scratch that. We’re super glad we didn’t say no.

The event took place in the quiet and cozy Fullhouse Lifestyle Store and Cafe in Sunway Giza – which was the perfect setting, really! Red Soul sang and serenaded us with a mix of both popular songs, as well as their originals. They even performed alongside our very own Malaysian musicians, “Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob“.

Which was every bit of a surprise to us because we’ve never seen them play a live acoustic set. Watch:

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With voices that harmonized so well, so smoothly, and combined talents that blew us away, we left feeling nothing short of impressed!

Did we mention that Red Soul also performed a cover of BIGBANG‘s latest single, “Fantastic Baby“?:

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Well, what can we say? Surely the Korean boys aren’t winners (read: Korea’s Acapella Competition 2007) for nothing. For more pictures from our night with Red Soul, go here.

And if you’re already a fan just by watching the above videos, feel free to stalk them via their Facebook page.


Madame Tussauds Breathes Life Into Anne Frank

Just a few days ago, Madame Tussauds in Berlin (opened since 2008) unveiled a new wax statue.

The latest addition is a figure of a young girl in an attic, who appeared to be mid-writing, looking up expectantly from her desk, surrounded by some of her favourite things – magazines about the latest trends in the cinema and theater, a copy of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, a hand-sewn dress.

Quite frankly, the display looks pretty “old school” normal.

But the item to truly hold the key to this exhibit is a modest casket on the girl’s wooden writing desk. It contains her most precious possession of all – the key to her diary.

Yes, Madame Tussauds latest work is the depiction of none other than the 13-year-old Anne Frank, whose diary describing her Jewish family’s experiences hiding from Nazi persecution in Amsterdam has become one of the truest documentations, and most popular books in the world.

Based on the last photographs taken of the famous little girl before she went into hiding, Madame Tussauds’ spokeswoman, Nina Zerbe said, “We even consulted experts who could tell us how the hair and skin would have changed in the time that had elapsed since the last available photography.”

“Anne Frank should be a figure of hope, not despair. Anne Frank was such a hopeful person. It’s that sense of optimism that we want to convey in this figure. It’s important to let the story continue.”

And we agree. All’s fair and well in the depiction. The wax work is definitely an uncanny resemblance plus, the museum did put some extreme thoughts, painstaking research and development into this project, after all.

But uh, did they really need to place the smiling and somewhat hopeful-looking Anne Frank just a few feet away from the Nazi leader responsible for the persecution, imprisonment, and death of millions of Jews? Including Anne Frank and her family?

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#Halloween: 21 Disney Characters Roleplay As Other Characters!

Yes, yes, so at some point in your life you’ve wanted to dress up as Jasmine from Disney’s “Aladdin” or Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” for Halloween. Perhaps you were in a school play that allowed you to be Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty (I was one of the fairies during my kindergarten concert, just saying), or Belle from “Beauty & The Beast”. Of course, for the boys, perhaps Hercules, Aladdin, or (insert random Prince Charming character here).

Or maybe, you secretly still want to dress up as a Disney character this Halloween, like so:

But can you imagine the havoc that would ensue if the above Disney characters were to dress up for Halloween too? What do you think they’ll look like? More importantly, who do you think each respective character would choose to dress up as?

Artist Isaiah Stephens sets to answer that question and imagines what Disney characters look like all dressed up for Halloween. Check out Pocahontas as Katniss Everdeen (yes, the Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games”), The Beast as The Hulk, and Aladdin and Abu as Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, amongst others:

1. Aladdin & Abu from “Aladdin” as Ash Ketchum & Pikachu from “Pokemon”

2. Alice from “Alice in Wonderland” as Buffy Summers from “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”

3. Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” as Black Widow from “The Avengers“

4. Beast from “Beauty & The Beast” as Hulk from “The Avengers”

5. Belle from “Beauty & The Beast” as Hermione Granger from “Harry Potter“

6. Cinderella from, well, “Cinderella” as Annabeth Chase from “Percy Jackson (Heroes of Olympus)”

7. Flynn & Maximus from “Tangled” as Marty McFly and Doc Brown from “Back To The Future (I, II, III)”

8. Jane from “Tarzan” as Lara Croft from “Tomb Raider”

9. Princess Jasmine from “Aladdin” as Chun-Li from “Street Fighter“

10. John Smith from “Pocahontas” as Johnny Bravo

11. Megara from “Hercules” as Catwoman from “Batman“

12. Merida from “Brave” as Rogue from “X-Men”

13. Mulan from “Mulan” as Xena from “Xena Warrior Princess”

14. Pocahontas from “Pocahontas” as Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games“

15. Prince Naveen from “The Princess and The Frog” as Captain Jack Sparrow from “Pirates of the Caribbean”

16. Prince Philip from “Sleeping Beauty” as Indiana Jones

17. Princess Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty” as Daenerys Targaryen aka “Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, the Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, Khaleesi to Drogo’s riders, & Queen of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros” from “Game of Thrones“

18. Quasimodo from “Hunchback of Notra Dame” as Austin Powers

19. Snow White from “Snow White & the 7 Dwarves” as Wonder Woman

20. Tinker Bell aka “Tink” from “Peter Pan” as Beatrix Kiddo from “Kill Bill”

21. Wendy Darling from “Peter Pan” as Princess Leia from “Star Wars“

Which one did you like best or did you like least? Let us know in the comments box below!

Also, see more of Isaiah Stephens’ work on deviantart here.

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#Bersih5: 58 Roads In Kuala Lumpur To Be Closed On 19th November For Rally

58 roads in the city centre will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, 19th November) from 7am onwards until further notice. According to KL police chief Datuk Amar Singh, the move is to prevent clashes between the various groups (eg. Red Shirts, White Shirts, and Black Shirts) that are expected to assemble for the Bersih 5 rally.

“Given that 4 groups are set to gather at the same time and place, with different understandings, there is a high possibility that there will be altercations if they meet. Police have advised all groups not to conduct the rallies but they still want to continue,” he said.

Stay safe and remember to plan your routes well before going out, guys!


#AirAsia: Vibrating Sex Toy Mistaken For Ticking Time Bomb

Vibrators and bombs can both sound equally suspicious.

That was what reportedly happened when a buzzing sex toy caused a slight panic at the Chiang Mai International Airport in Thailand when a staff from AirAsia mistook it for a ticking time bomb.

According to Britain’s Daily Star, the airport staff heard a loud buzzing and noticed something inside a green rucksack shaking as luggages were being load onto the plane on Wednesday morning (28th September).

Not wanting to take any chances, the personnel contacted bomb disposal experts to determined if the red bag contained any explosives. As it turns out, the sound had come from a silver bullet-shaped sex toy with a speed dial that has been accidentally switched on.

“We noticed the bag was shaking and there was a buzzing noise coming from inside. Obviously we were pretty scared because this could have been a bomb or some other explosive device. But when the experts arrived they opened up the package and it was just a sex toy,” a baggage handler told the news portal.

The handler added that the owner of the sex toy remained oblivious to the fact that this particular device had caused a security alert, saying, “I think they would be deeply embarrassed if they found out”. A Thai AirAsia spokesman stated that the item was not confiscated as it did not pose a threat to aviation security.

The AirAsia flight FD3438, scheduled to depart from Chiang Mai to Bangkok’s Don Mueang, was only delayed for 5 minutes and took off shortly after 8:30am.


#SEAGames2015: Games Conclude With 186 Medals For M’sia + Ferry Corsten Closing

From 5th – 16th June, Singapore play host to the 28th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), which saw the participation of 11 countries and over 7,000 athletes.

Previously hosting the Games in 1973, 1983, and 1993, Singapore’s 4th time hosting the Games is especially significant to the republic as it celebrates its 50th year of independence in 2015.

While Singapore emerged second on the medal tally with 87 gold, 73 silver, and 102 bronze medal wins, Malaysian athletes deserve resounding rounds of applause for their achievements too!

Malaysian athletes, who initially went to Singapore with a target of winning 184 medals, bagged 62 gold, 58 silver, and 66 bronze medals at the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore. That’s a total of 186 medals and a vast improvement from the 2011 SEA Games in Indonesia (59) and 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar (43).

#MalaysiaBoleh, they’ve done us proud :)

The closing ceremony (16th June) saw the extinguishing of the Games’ cauldron flame and the symbolic passing of the SEA Games Federation Flag to Malaysia, as the next edition of the biennial meet will be held here — the 6th time since 1959 — and it is set to create 2 milestones:

According to CNA, Zolkples Embong, chief executive officer of Malaysia’s 2017 SEA Games organising committee said that Malaysia is planning for a Games budget of between S$250 (about RM700 million) and S$300 million (over RM830 million).

After a series of closing ceremony activities including dances, the athletes’ march, singing, and other live performances, the Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who was was present at the Singapore National Stadium last night, went onstage to receive the flag on behalf of Malaysia:

Closing ceremony for @seagames2015. Will be receiving the SEA Games flag on behalf of Malaysia as host for 2017. pic.twitter.com/YJ4H46PnTr

— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) June 16, 2015

Receiving the SEA Games flag for Malaysia. Selamat datang ke Sukan SEA 2017!!! pic.twitter.com/NxpHCFXEqE

And of course, as with any other major event’s closing ceremony, the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore’s closing was just as epic, if not more. The host nation partied to Ferry Corsten, who spun a live set and provided the tunes to end the Games with a pulsing dance party.

Excuse us while we repeatedly kick ourselves for not being there!

Watch the full 28th SEA Games in Singapore’s closing ceremony video here:

See you in 2017 on our homeground, SEA Games! ;)

Sources: CNA (1), TMI, SEA Games 2015 website, CNA (2) / Featured image from CNA.

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(UPDATE) Hidden Gems: Top 6 Speakeasy Bars In Kuala Lumpur

Cheers to the freakin’ weekend *cues our inner Rihanna*

When people think about Kuala Lumpur, the first thing that comes to mind apart from the food is the nightlife. From rows of bars in Changkat to abundance of clubs such as Zouk Club, Providence, Play Club, Rootz, Capricorn and more to midnight street food and hookah (shisha) or “mamak” sessions, Kuala Lumpur is pretty much a city that never sleeps.

Off late, Kuala Lumpur’s glorious nightlife has taken on a new form – speakeasy bars. What are speakeasy bars, you may ask? Well, speakeasy bars are establishments that are meant to be kept hidden. Not meant to be found, these bars are instead to be stumbled upon by those looking for something a little underground, secluded, and private, or a watering hole that is only spoken about amongst those in the know.

Sounds interesting no? Speakeasy bars make for our kind of bars – chilled, secluded, and personal. Given that it is a Friday and that the weekend is here, we are feeling a little generous! We’re going to give you a list of some of the finest hidden establishments in Kuala Lumpur. We might give you an address, we might not – depending on your luck ;)

Brainchild of mixologists Shawn Chong and Kart Too, Omakase + Appreciate is really tricky to locate. Mixing service styles of Japanese and Western to décor of East and West, Omakase + Appreciate is an eclectic bar that brings various elements together to achieve the perfect balance – just like a perfect cocktail. If you happen to or manage to spot a ventilation cupboard door in the basement of a well-known building near Masjid Jamek, then you have found yourself a door to a little piece of secret alcoholic heaven. From friendly barmen to a flow of drinks, Omakase + Appreciate changes their cocktails every 2 weeks and if you can’t decide what you want, they’ll whip one up, especially for you.

When we first heard about Barlai from our friends, we thought they were kidding because we honestly thought that they were trying to prank us into going to a “balai” (police station). But boy, were we wrong. Now, we know that people generally tend to avoid the back alleys of Kuala Lumpur, especially at night and that’s completely understandable which is why, for this one, we will give you a hint as to where it is located. Nestled away in the delight of Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Pudu, Barlai is part of The Big Group. Set in an old bungalow featuring an old-meets-new design, there are no signs, no loud noises, and no pointers to where exactly Barlai is, so keep a lookout for a homely porch with a half hidden sign on the inside for your guide to a hip spot with lovely cocktails.

The perfect hideout for cigar enthusiasts and any self-respecting whisky drinker, Whisky Tango Foxtrot offers some of the finest cigars in Kuala Lumpur and also a huge variety of imported whisky, including the absolute delicious and legendary Japanese whisky, “Nikka”. Those who finds their way to Whisky Tango Foxtrot will be treated to advice on the best cigar for them as well as tips on different types of whisky. Mmpphhh! A red London phone box is what you should be looking out for by the way ;)

Although Mr Brooks is pitched as a gentleman’s club, it is often frequented by both men and women. Cool, urban, and distinctly secluded, this drinking den features cool decor with mirrored walls as well as cosy corners and uniquely named cocktails. Apart from just chilling, those who make it to Mr Brooks can also enjoy a game or 2 of pool or sit and watch the mixologist do his thing as he creates weird and lovely looking cocktails. Look for a purple Alpine Sunbeam parked in a garage for entry!

Way Modern Chinois is a classy, sensual avant-garde modern cuisine restaurant specializing in contemporary Chinese / Asian cuisine. A labour of love in many ways, it is the brainchild of a boutique property developer and Asian private equity investor, both of whom are avid foodies and Chinese food enthusiasts. In Mandarin, Way means “unique” or “one and only”. The essence of Way is modern fine dining Chinese cuisine served with a subtle twist and sophistication. The entrance is a unique lift door which opens and transports the diner to a world of exquisite indulgence.

If you haven’t been to Tate, you’re missing out. We love the hidden bar for so many reasons, the biggest one being their entrance, which has been quite accidentally-on-purpose designed to blend right into the wall. So if you walk by it too fast, you’d damn well miss it. After you’ve found it, however, you’ll see that Tate is done up to exude a style of the 1920s era. The size of the bar is big enough to accommodate a small party yet intimate enough for those who want to have drinks with a date or a special someone, or even alone. No one will find you! Tip? Keep a lookout for the top hat.

So, there you have it! 6 of our favourite speakeasy bars. Let us know if you have your own personal favourite speakeasy bar and if you manage to find those listed here. Happy hunting ;)


#BelvedereVodka: Shines With Light The Night Party

Belvedere recently turned one of Kuala Lumpur’s hottest night spots- Play Club @ The Roof to a nightlife experience with the world’s original luxury vodka, leaving an unforgettable night to all Belvedere Vodka lovers. The exclusive event which featured a ‘Light the Night’ theme, treated Belvedere Vodka lovers to a frantic clubbing night of artistic light trail art, hot club beats, and an endless flow of super-premium Polish Vodka.

Embellished with captivating blue lights complete with signature Belvedere Trees in white hues that truly enhanced the iconic features of the Polish vodka, the venue also featured illuminated Belvedere Vodka bottles placed on customised display stands at all corners of the club, providing partygoers with a spectacular Belvedere party experience.

Apart from the gorgeous setup, guests were also able to capture their favourite Belvedere Vodka moments at the interactive light motion photography zone and were given a customised photo printout of themselves for remembrance of the party.

The night was elevated when the light poi performance was demonstrated with a variety of geometric patterns played as the opening act of the night which showcased the bold creativity, aspiration and fun side of Belvedere Vodka.

The creative rhythmical light movements were dashing through the air as the batons changed colours in perfect mesh, truly reflecting the spirit and light of Belvedere Vodka in all the great cities of the world. The atmosphere of the night was further amplified as guests were impressed by the snazzy appearance of the signature Belvedere Bear with illuminated Jeroboam Belvedere.

To top things, Play Club’s resident DJ Kino Takamura and DJ H3 entertained the crowd with their exciting dose of bangers from various genres including RnB, electropop, dubstep and trap. KL’s elite socialisers such as Mark Odea, Peter Davis, Carey Ng, and more were seen enjoying themselves on the dance floor with a glass in hand.

Check out the photo gallery for more photos of the night.

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#ZoukKL: Heatwave Launch Ft. Masta Wu & YG Entertainment’s Choice37

Malaysia’s superclub is about to launch their new standalone night, Heatwave, and they’ve engaged South Korean hip hop stars Masta Wu (real name Woo Jin-won; 우진원) and Choice37 (real name Robin Cho) for the inaugural event.

The Heatwave concept is in line with current youth trends and reflects an edginess and creativity that is crucial to a successful youth night. Music at Heatwave will be Open Format but will most likely have an Urban/Underground feel to it. Heatwave will operate as a standalone night (separate from Imperial) with the aim of turning it into the next go-to destination for youth clubbers.

Choice37 is an American-South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Currently working for South Korean label YG Entertainment and a member of the Longevity Crew (USA) he emerged from the depths of the Southern California hip hop scene. Having honed his skills as 1/3 of the hip hop trio Longevity Crew, Choice37 began the producing journey back in 1997. He has worked with some of YG Entertainment’s most notable artistes including BIGBANG, G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P, 2NE1, Epik High, Lee Hi, WINNER, and iKON.

With a wide and eclectic influential foundation that includes Bjork, Stevie Wonder, A Tribe Called Quest, and Quincy Jones, one never knows what to expect from Choice37.

Masta Wu is a South Korean emcee formerly signed under YG Entertainment. Prior to his involvement with YG, he was known as Ginnwon and featured heavily on other hip-hop albums such as on D.O.’s album “Hip-Hop” and with the now retired artist Digital Masta. Now in the midst of starting up his own label, Masta Wu is a Korean Hip Hop vet, active in the scene since the early 2000’s and a master at the art of emceeing.

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s website or Facebook page.


#RedShirt2: Rally To Be Multiracial; Jamal Claims That It’s “Not About Racism”

It seems like Bersih 5 is not the only rally happening in Malaysia, with the Red Shirt (Himpunan Merah) 2.0 rally planned to be held simultaneously as the former.

The leader and organiser of the rally, Datuk Jamal Mohd Yunus, stated that this time around, it will be more multiracial and 40% more Chinese and Indian citizens are expected to attend. He also explained that they will be fighting for democracy and the rally will not be about racism.

He has also insisted that his rally is themed “defense of constitutional democracy”, and would follow all the necessary procedures imposed by the government if Bersih 5 does so.

The Sungai Besar UMNO chief is confident that Malaysians of all races would attend his rally, previously named Himpunan Maruah Melayu (Gathering To Preserve Dignity of Malays), this time, elaborating:

“We were wrongly portrayed by the Opposition. They were spreading misleading information about us on how we are a bunch of racists. I am confident that this year’s Red Shirt Rally will see the support of the non-Malay non-government organisation (NGO) to prove to the Opposition that we are not racist.

The Himpunan Merah is not about racism – we are standing up for democracy. Why I say we will have support from the non-Malay NGOs and public is because they are tired of the lies the Opposition is spreading and promising. Each time a Bersih rally happens, the businessmen suffer in the areas where the rally passes. We are standing up for these people.”

Jamal claims that so far, an amount of 58,000 people from various non-governmental associations have signed on to attend the rally. He also said that the rally has the full confidence of some 600 NGOs nationwide, and will go on if the Bersih rally is held.

“It is clear today that the Red shirt 2.0 rally will go ahead if Bersih 5 goes ahead,” explained Jamal during the sales of the new Red Shirt rally t-shirts in Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). He also stated that 50,000 of the new t-shirts have been printed, and the organisers will go on a “road show” from state to state in order to encourage more people to go against the Bersih rally.

The first Red Shirt rally was held last year as a respond to Bersih 4. Many supporters of UMNO attended the march that was held on Malaysia Day, 16th September 2015. However, quite an amount of parties were unhappy with the decision, stating that it was interfering with the spirit of the historical day.

It remains to be seen if the 60,000 who pledged their support would attend the rally, as last year’s event was fraught with controversy.

Jamal claimed that around 300,000 showed up at the rally, with 1 million supporters rooting from afar, but an official police report puts the number at only 35,000. Several racist sentiments were also uttered by the supporters, with Jamal Yunus leading the chant of “Ketuanan Melayu (Malay Supremacy)” and telling the Chinese not to be “kurang ajar (rude)” to the Malay race.

Sources: The Star Online, The Heat Malaysia.

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8 Pop Album Releases We Can’t Wait To Listen To In 2018

We’re at the beginning of a new year where everything seems fresh and promising. There’s no doubt that music lovers are excited to see what new music lies ahead.

Last year, we saw a number of major players like Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Kesha, Fergie, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Pink, and many more, released new records. 2018 will be no different. Icons from the past as well as hot favourites are expected to return to the pop charts with their new albums.

At the start of the year, Justin Timberlake dropped the first bombshell of 2018 – he’ll be debuting his 5th solo album just 2 days before halftime set at Super Bowl LII. Titled “Man Of The Woods”, the 37-year-old singer describes this record as a “personal album” and it is a tribute to his 2-year-old son, Silas, which means “living in the woods”.

According to Billboard, Silas’ will be making a cameo on the album’s closing track, “Young Man”. However, we’re most excited for “Morning Light” and “Say Something”, which feature Alicia Keys and Chris Stapleton respectively. “Man Of The Woods” will be available on 2nd February.

Ready or not, dance goddess Kylie Minogue is gracing us with a new single (“Dancing”) and a brand new album (“Golden”).

“I promised my fans that I would be putting my heart and soul into this record, and I stayed true to my word. I was able to do that, which was challenging and fun and rewarding and it’s ended up with a different direction for sure. But essentially I’d still say it’s very much a Kylie record,” the 49-year-old Aussie entertainer was quoted as saying. “Golden” will mark Minogue’s 14th studio album.

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“Fifty Shades Freed” is bound to be one of the sexiest soundtrack released this year. The first 2 catchy singles “For You” (by Liam Payne and Rita Ora) and “Capital Letters” (Hailee Steinfeld with BloodPop) have already hit the internet. In addition, pop artists like Sia, Dua Lipa, Julia Michaels, and Jessie J are also featured on the official soundtrack.

Oh, did we mention that there’s also a song by Jamie Dornan? Yep, Christian Grey himself will singing a cover version of Paul McCartney’s classic love song “Maybe I’m Amazed”.

Both Harry Styles and Niall Horan released their debut albums last year. While Zayn Malik’s “Mind of Mine” solo record was released in 2016, he and the remaining two members – Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson (also the first two members to enter fatherhood) – are expected to drop their new albums this year.

In addition Payne’s duet with Ora, Malik’s “Dusk Till Dawn” (feat Sia) and Tomlinson’s singles (“Back to You” and “Miss You”) have also been well-received by Directioners. It’s been amazing to watch each of these former One Direction members come into their own artistry separately. Fans can be rest assured that their upcoming albums won’t disappoint.

The news keeps getting better. Liam Payne’s collaborator, Rita Ora, is also hoping to drop her album soon. After so many delays (she kickstarted her sophomore album campaign in 2014), Ora’s long overdue record is finally coming out this year. “I’m aiming for March,” she recently told South China Morning Post, adding that the album will including the already-released singles “Your Song” and “Anywhere”.

“The album is quite personal. I’ve written a lot about my journey and the experiences I’ve had with people while getting to where I am today, being able to be free with my music,” the 27-year-old added, referring to her new label with Atlantic Records after parting ways with Roc Nation.

Last week, Ora even released an LGBTQ anthem, “Proud”, that encourages acceptance. “My whole life has been very weird in a lot of places and people thought I was a crazy person and would look at how I dressed and think I was crazy—all that type of stuff. The only people who didn’t think that was the LGBTQ community. Since even before I became a public figure. I’ve always felt like I owe a lot to the community because I’ve always had a family there. It’s helped me to become the person I am today,” the singer told Out Magazine.

The biggest difference about Charlie Puth’s upcoming second album from his debut album, “Nine Track Mind”, are the lyrics. The 26-year-old singer previously shared that there will be less “love ballads”. On why he chose to name his sophomore album “Voicenotes”, Puth shared, “The reason why is because every song — I produced the whole album – every song came about from the Voice Notes app on my iPhone.”

“Voicenotes” was originally slated for release on 19th January, but it has since been pushed back to 11th May, because well, he’s “producing this album all myself” and the hitmaker is known to be a perfectionist. Three songs have been released so far – “Attention”, “How Long”, and recently, “If You Leave Me Now” featuring Boyz II Men.

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The past two years have been rough on Selena Gomez. The former Disney star took a much needed break due to health reasons. After a successful kidney surgery, Gomez has finally found her way back to the recording studio and has been working on her highly anticipated LP. The pop star’s singles from 2017 include “It Ain’t Me”, “Bad Liar”, “Fetish”, and “Wolves”. Fingers crossed we’ll get a full-length album before the year ends.

In celebration of his 39th birthday, Jay Chou (周杰倫) released a new single titled, “Waiting For You (等你下课)”. His new song is about a teenage boy who has a crush on a girl at school, but he’s too afraid to profess his love. “This is to encourage my fans to study hard and get into the same school as their crushes!” joked the Mando-pop King.

To echo Bandwagon, the Taiwanese musician has been sampling his early styles in his music composition and lyrics. His focus has also shifted to his role as parent. Perhaps this is an indication of the type of record fans will get to hear on his upcoming LP.

What about you guys? Which upcoming albums are you most excited for this year? Leave us a comment and let us know ?

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#BeforeWeForget: “The Kid From The Big Apple” (我來自紐約) Gets Sequel

Helmed and written by Jess Teong, the heart-warming Malaysian film “The Kid from the Big Apple” (我來自紐約), cinched 4 awards at the 2015 Macau International Movie Festival and 2 awards at the 2016 Malaysian Film Festival.

According to the Malay Mail Online, a sequel for the film, titled “Before We Forget” (当我们在一起), is expected to be released at the end of 2017.

“I like to write and direct a movie about life; something real. So when it comes to the matter, you can’t avoid love, relationship, and the complication behind it,” said Teong.

“The Kid from the Big Apple”, which made over RM6 million in ticket sales, was Teong’s debut film and it tells the tale of 11-year-old Sarah from New York City, who was forced to stay with her grandfather in Malaysia. Though Sarah and her grandfather didn’t get along at first, their bond deepened over time. The film features themes like filial piety and culture.

Child actors Sarah Tan and Jason Tan will reprise their roles as Sarah and Ah Bao respectively while local actress Debbie Goh and Hong Kong star Shaun Tam will be added into the cast. Filming is set to start in mid-November.

Source: The Malay Mail Online, Wikipedia.


#Hallyu: Korean Language Classes To Be Made Available In Public Schools In The Philippines

You know the Korean Wave (Hallyu) is real when even non-Korean schools have begun offering Korean classes!

The Department of Education of the Philippines recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Korean Ambassador Kim Jae Shin and First Secretary Lee Jin Cheol from The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines that would allow public high school students in the Philippines to learn Korean.

The agreement will enable the Department of Education to teach Hangul (the Korean alphabet/language) through the Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL).

SPFL was made to provide learners with opportunities that would make them both locally and internationally competitive. Offered to public secondary schools in the Philippines, SPFL helps learners develop skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and viewing that are fundamental in acquiring communicative competence in a second foreign language. It is open to Grades 7 to 12 students who have demonstrated competence in English – based on learners’ National Achievement Test (NAT) results – and are capable of learning another foreign language.

In preparation for the program, the Department of Education will strengthen the capacity of teachers to provide quality instruction in Korean through the Korean Cultural Center, which organises cultural activities, courses in Korean language, and Korean teacher training.

Among the other languages offered in the program are Spanish, Japanese, French, German, and Chinese (Mandarin).

This comes as no surprise, of course, considering the country’s exposure to Korean entertainment and the influence the Hallyu has over its people. In fact, at one point in time (but not necessarily all at the same time), popular K-Pop idols such as 2NE1’s Sandara Park, MBLAQ’s Park Sang Hyun (formerly known as Thunder), BtoB‘s Yook Sung Jae, and Highlight‘s Son Dong Woon have made the Philippines their home.

Source: DepEd Philippines’ Facebook page, DepEd Philippines / Featured image:


Lover: Taylor Swift Collaborating With Selena Gomez & Katy Perry?

Fans all around the world have come up with various speculations and theories on Taylor Swift’s upcoming tracks from her seventh studio album, “Lover” which is set to be released this month.

Fans of the “You Need To Calm Down” singer were convinced that one of the tracks in the album will feature her longtime best friend Selena Gomez and surprisingly, Taylor’s former nemesis, Katy Perry.

The rumour started when a Swiftie who attended the singer’s private listening session for her upcoming album prematurely blurted out about Taylor’s upcoming track from the album. According to the fan, the track will feature vocals from a trio of pop stars, which talks about female empowerment.

Additionally, the pop star recently posted a photo on her social media account. In the photo, the 29-year-old singer is seen sporting various layered bracelets in her arm. Fans pointed out that one of the bracelets has the word “CAT” written on it, which indicates Taylor’s affection towards cats.

Another interesting point is that the word might be referring to Katy Perry’s fans, “KatyCats”, hence rising the speculation that the “Teenage Dream” singer will take part in the collaboration.

T-Swift is also seen wearing a “FEARLESS” bracelet in the photo. According to the fan, the association for the word “fearless” with the 27-year-old singer and actress came to mind when Selena capitalised the word “FEARLESS” in the quote she used on her Instagram profile, raising more speculations towards the upcoming collaboration.

We are very sure that fans are already excited upon hearing the news. In that case, fans might still have to wait for Taylor’s official announcement about the project.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Porter Robinson — Flicker

Porter Robinson delivers with his debut album Worlds.

If you’ve already listened to the album, you’d know that it’s heavily influenced from the world of anime, video games and the whole Japanese culture. This being the case, it was only in due time before Robinson would share just how tight-knit his album and these inspirations are.

Robison does exactly just that in the new music video for his fourth single “Flicker“. The video is shot form a window of a moving train that is travelling through what looks like Japan. Displaying a gorgeous scenery of the natural landscapes, the video is fused with that of a digital 8-bit world.

Though the video may look somewhat simple, the way each digitally infused element synchronises with the components of the track will keep you hooked on for the whole train ride.

Watch the mesmerising video of “Flicker” here.


#Fitbit: The Tiny New #FitbitAltaHR Debuts; Introduces Improved Features & Capabilities

Okay. We’re convinced that everyone needs a Fitbit Alta HR in their lives.

Fitbit, the American company that makes activity trackers/wireless-enabled wearable technology devices first introduced the Fitbit Alta back in February 2016.

While its design is great and perfectly befitting those who are fashion/style conscious, it lacks the one thing that is important for a fitness tracker – heart rate.

Sleep is such an interesting thing. It’s something we do every day and yet we know very little about it.

Like its predecessor, the new Fitbit Alta HR features a sleek design that makes it look very low-key. But the difference is that the Fitbit Alta HR boasts an improved battery life of up to 7 days, allowing you to track all day and night without needing a charge. On top of that, it claims to provide accurate heart rate readings, as well as more in-depth sleep tracking and insights over the previous Fitbit Alta.

The Fitbit Alta HR uses continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking with Fitbit’s PurePulse optical heart rate technology to help you make more informed decisions about your health such as calories burned, current heart rate, and resting heart rate.

Said to be “world’s slimmest fitness wristband with continuous heart rate”, it’s tiny, comfortable, and inconspicuous enough to wear to bed! And when you go to bed with your Fitbit Alta HR on your wrist, your device will help you estimate the time you spent in light, deep, and REM sleep stages (otherwise known as Sleep Stages*), as well as time awake, to better understand your sleep quality.

You can also receive Sleep Insights* and apply the guidance they provide to help increase the overall quality of your sleep. Initial insights will be education-based, but as you continue to track your sleep, they will become more personalised to you, your sleep patterns, and your activities. Pretty handy for those of us who always wake up not well rested or feel like we’re not getting the most out of our sleep ;)

Other features include all-day automatic tracking (important stats such as heart rate, steps, distances, calories burned, active minutes) and Fitbit’s SmartTrack automatic exercise tracking (when your Fitbit automatically records activities like walking, running, biking, elliptical, sports, or aerobic workouts).

Oh, and interchangeable bands, of course!

*Disclaimer: Sleep Stages and Sleep Insights will work with the Fitbit Alta HR via the Fitbit app.

Want one? The classic Fitbit Alta HR tracker comes in black, blue grey, fuchsia, or coral classic fitness wristbands with matching aluminium buckle at RM730 a pop! The Special Edition Fitbit Alta HR trackers, on the other hand. comes in a soft pink classic band with 22k rose gold plated tracker or a black classic band with matte gunmetal tracker at RM849 a pop.

Check out our gallery for more pictures from the Fitbit Alta HR launch in Malaysia:

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#MinecraftMovie: “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” Actor Rob McElhenney To Helm

You know that an idea is in good hands when you hear that Warner Bros. is going to turn a popular video game into a feature film!

Following the box office success of “The LEGO Movie“, a live-action feature film version of “Minecraft” is being developed by Warner Bros. and it was recently announced that “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator/writer/star Rob McElhenney will direct it.

The project, which is said to be a “large-budget” production, was supposed to be directed by “Night at the Museum” helmer Shawn Levy. However, Levy left the director’s chair last December as he described that Mojang, the gamemakers who created “Minecraft”, was not comfortable with his concept.

And today, Mojang brought news on their official site that McElhenney will direct the film, which is slated for release sometime in 2018.

In the simple announcement post, Mojang COO Vu Bui wrote:

Some of you may have seen this guy hanging around MINECON in London a couple weeks ago. He’s Rob McElhenney, and he’s going to be directing the upcoming Minecraft movie.

Regarding his involvement in the movie, McElhenney also tweeted:

Hey @Mojang let's do something strange and wonderful.

— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 21, 2015

No word on who will star in the movie as of yet, but Warner Bros. is producing it.

“Minecraft” isn’t the first video game to be adapted into a movie as a live-action “Need For Speed” movie, starring Aaron Paul, was just released last year. The film adaptation of horror video game “Five Nights At Freddy’s” is being developed at Warner Bros. Studio while the “Assassin’s Creed” movie, which will star Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, is slated for release on 21st December 2016.

The “Minecraft” movie does not have a release date yet, but Roy Lee and Jill Messick are attached to produce it.

Plot details have also yet to be revealed, but what do you think it will centre on? Who do you think should join cast?

Let us know in the comments section below.


Mandopop Queen A-Mei’s KL Concert Tickets & Seating Plan Revealed

It’s been 6 long years since A-Mei (張惠妹) aka A-mit performed in Malaysia. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that the Taiwanese indigenous singer will be returning to our local shores for a 2-day concert.

While the concert dates and location have already been announced, concert organiser Aco Media has just released the full details to the ASMeiR 2023 World Tour (ASMeiR 2023 世界巡迴演唱會). It includes the concert ticket prices and seating plan.

In case you didn’t know, A-Mei will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on the 7th and 8th July before coming to Kuala Lumpur for her Malaysian concert. If you’ve enjoyed her performances online, this is your chance to watch the real deal in person.

Details to the ASMeiR 2023 World Tour in Malaysia are as follows:

Ticket sales will go live on Friday 5th May at 12pm at ticket2u.com.

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Singapore To Host The 1st Pokemon Carnival In Asia Next Month

It is a Pokemon paradise in Singapore with the newly opened Pokemon Centre at Jewel Changi Airport, the first ever Pokemon Go Safari event which just ended last month, and the recently released “Detective Pikachu” movie!

But the Poke party doesn’t stop there. Now, the Pokemon Company has announced that Singapore will be hosting its first ever Pokemon Carnival in Sentosa from 15th to 30th June 2019.

According to the official website, this will be the first time in Asia that Pokemon fans get to see all 403 Pokemon from the Alola region gathered in one place.

“For the first time in Asia, see all 403 Pokémon from the Pokémon region of Alola around Sentosa Cove Village as you complete the Pokémon Adventure to win Pokémon plushies. The Carnival will also feature the return of the hugely popular Pikachu Meet and Greet sessions, and the Pikachu Parade too!”

Visitors can also join the Carnival Games to win some exclusive Pokemon merchandise, take some memorable photos with the various Pokemon inflatables around the area which include a 5-meter-tall Pikachu and a Pokemon-themed inflatable slide and a ball pit, or watch movie under the stars with the family at Sentosa Cove Village.

However, the Pikachu Parade, Meet & Greet sessions and Movies by the Bay will take place at certain time slots, so be sure to check out the official website for more information.


#Cabbies: Taxi Companies Now Want To Team Up With Uber

Surprise, surprise. After months of waging war between taxis and the ride-hailing apps in Malaysia, local taxi companies are now ready to collaborate with Uber.

In a bid to “save the taxi industry”, The Sun reported that a group of taxi companies and associations known as Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GPST) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) sometime this week.

“Instead of continuous war against Uber, it’s time to embrace the enemy,” taxi companies told the publication. Approximately 500 taxi drivers across Peninsular Malaysia is set to take part in next month’s Uber pilot stage.

The companies are now in the midst of overhauling their business models while finalising service deals that concern credit and debit card transactions.  “We will continue to operate as metered cab operators. But if a taxi driver decides to take bookings via Uber, then the cabbie has to follow the fare rate set by Uber,” shared a taxi operation manager.

When asked why the taxi companies chose to partner with Uber instead of Grab, a representative replied, “The public are more aware with the Uber branding. We have also been using local apps (for bookings) but we are not getting much traction due to lack of marketing.”

It remains to be seen if the deduction of fare income will be 25%, which is the deduction for regular Uber drivers.


The “Breaking Dawn” Of Kristen’s Infidelity

Kristen Stewart has reportedly cheated on Edward Cullen Robert Pattinson with a married (yes, MARRIED) filmmaker who’s twice her age. And not just any filmmaker – we’re talking about the director of “Snow White And The Huntsman”, Rupert Sanders.

It already sounds kind of wrong-ish for a 22-year-old to be (sort of) dating a 41-year-old behind her crazily-lusted-over-by-Twihards boyfriend’s back, coupled with the fact that he’s married. With kids.

Not just married with kids, his wife is a model. Not just “model”, but a gorgeous British Vogue one, named Liberty Ross.

And not just any Libery Ross. This is THE Liberty Ross who was also Kristen Stewart’s on screen mother in “Snow White And The Huntsman”. And the plot thickens.

We’re not sure at which point did Kristen fall for Rupert’s charms, but Twitter was set on mad raging fire today when Us Weekly revealed that it’s set to publish photographs of their “marathon makeout session”. It also said that the “director dude” and his his dark-haired ingénue were caught in a series of clinches and “it seemed like they couldn’t get enough”.

Following that, a source told People magazine, “Kristen is absolutely devastated. It was a mistake and a complete lapse in judgment. She wasn’t having an affair with Rupert. It was just a feeling moment that shouldn’t have happened. She never meant to hurt anyone. She’s a good person who just made a bad choice.”

Ah! Just as well, since “The Twilight Saga” is ending anyway, right? We wonder what Robert Pattinson has to say about all this.

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Amy Winehouse: First Look At Asif Kapadia’s Documentary Titled, “Amy”

Don’t say we didn’t warn you, but we’d suggest you get a box of tissues if you’re about to watch the first teaser trailer of the documentary on the late Amy Winehouse, “Amy”.

The documentary is directed by Asif Kapadia, the BAFTA Award-winning British filmmaker who directed several award-winning films such as “The Sheep Thief” and “Senna”. It focuses on the tragically short life of the late British songstress, who died at the young age of 27.

Amy Winehouse is best known for sexy sultry voice and she rose to international fame in 2006 with her 2nd album, “Back to Black”. However, she died of alcohol poisoning on 23rd July 2011, despite years of battling her addictions to drugs and alcohol. She tried to abstain herself from alcohol for a few weeks, but that didn’t work out and it ultimately led to her tragic death.

The documentary film will feature tonnes of unseen archive footage, unreleased tracks, and interview snippets. The first teaser trailer gave a glimpse into the documentary, with Winehouse herself explaining the massive media attention she has been getting.

“I don’t think I’m going to be at all famous. I don’t think I could handle it,” she said. “I would fully go mad.”

The film is set to be released in the U.K. this summer on 3rd July 2015.

You can check out the teaser video below:

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Concert Review: 3 Highlights From Aaron Kwok’s Music Performances In Genting

Much has been said about the 8 long years wait for Aaron Kwok (郭富城) to return to our shores. After witnessing the ‘Aaron Kwok Amazing Kode World Tour Live in Malaysia 2023’ in Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting last night (Friday, 23rd June), we can confidently say that the wait was worth it.

This marks his 4th stop on his world tour after his previous pit stops in United States, Canada, and Singapore. His repertoire of songs and dance moves are mostly familiar to those who have been following for the past 3 decades – but man, this Hong Kong superstar is ageless! Clean-shaven and seemingly wrinkle-free, Aaron Kwok delivered a spectacular music party, proving that these past decades hasn’t deterred his energy, nor his drive.

#AaronKwok #郭富城 performing his ballads during his #AmazingKode concert in Genting.

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As the second-youngest of the Four Heavenly Kings, the 57-year-old entertainer has always been a heartthrob thanks to his dashing good looks. Physical appearance aside, Aaron Kwok is also known for tugging heartstrings as a balladeer. For his Malaysian setlist, the singer showcased plenty of classic ballads, and when fans sang along, it created a peak of romantic ambiance in the venue.

Some of them include “Should I Leave Quietly?” (我是不是該安靜的走開) where he conveyed the feelings of an anguish lover – unsure whether to stay or leave. On “When I Found Out That You Were In Love” (當我知道你們相愛), he expressed the hurt of an unrequited love, while “Who Can Tell Me?” (到底有誰能夠告訴我) saw him reminiscing the good ol’ times with a former flame.

#AaronKwok #郭富城 impressed us with his slick dance moves during his #AmazingKode concert in Genting.

There is a reason why people dubbed him the God of Dance. Although he’s dial-down from the crazy headstands and acrobatic balancing moves, this performer can still turn up the heat with his charismatic stage presence. As soon as he exploded on stage with “Wild City” (狂野之城) and “Sing This Song” (唱這歌), we saw him delivering karate-style high-kicks, the iconic hand choreography (“Loving You Endlessly”) and vowing the crowd with his marches and salutes with precision on “Dark Side Temps” (鐵幕誘惑).

We don’t blame the ladies who lost their marbles when Aaron killed his hip-thrusts of “Valid Date” (有效日期), where he rode the microphone stand like a horse. During the concert, he was even lifted unto the shoulders of his backup dancers in precise formation.

Throughout the 2-hour concert, we saw different sides to Aaron Kwok. The chameleon went from guy-next-door to party animal to hunky sex symbol. He also made sure to show off his hard work at the gym by flexing his biceps.

The artist also kept the show exciting with his numerous quick costume changes. He came out in a frilly cowboy ensemble during “Para Para Sakura”, paid tribute to Michael Jackson with the mobster get-up (of white hat, yellow suit and tie), donned a figure-hugging reflective outfit, and for the encore, Aaron appeared on stage in a sporty pink and white baseball uniform when he closed the show with “Dynamite” (動起來) and “Fascinated” (著迷). It was truly vibrant music extravaganza!

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Shazwan Zafran Apologises To Azfar Firdaus Following Massive Backlash

Things turned sour when social media influencer Azfar Firdaus had an encounter with his former bully Shazwan Zafran earlier this week. For the uninitiated, both of them appeared as guests on TV3’s “Malaysia Hari Ini” on Monday (28th October).

During one part of the interview, Azfar claimed that Shazwan had posted a controversial tweet directed at the activist-fashion model in the past. As a result, the 22-year-old gym freak has been receiving a massive amount of negative comments from everyone.

As a response to the backlash, Shazwan finally came up with a series of statement on Twitter to clarify the whole situation. He opened the thread by expressing his gratitude towards the people at Media Prima for inviting him to the show. He added that he took some time off to reflect on his previous posts on social media.

He then addressed the confrontation between him and Azfar during the live recording. According to Shazwan, if it wasn’t for Azfar speaking out, he wouldn’t have realised his past mistakes in posting reckless tweets online.

Even though some netizens expressed their lack of satisfaction towards Azfar for embarrassing Shazwan on live TV, Shazwan believed that his actions on that day served as a wake up call for him to not repeat the same mistake. He also expressed regrets for not being able to apologise to Azfar properly during the show, as he stated that he was “caught off guard” by his statement.

I do take a time off & re-read my previous tweets, which I acknowledged have hurt so many. I’m deeply sorry.

— Saudagar Protein & Personal Trainer (@ibnuzafran) October 29, 2019

Overlooking the fact that I did post some intense cyberbullying materials attacking other individuals. It’s so inappropriate. I need to own my mistakes.

My biggest regret now is to not respond to Azfar’s confrontation with a peaceful apology. I was caught off guard during the interview. I’m regretting that my immediate reflex after being maturely confronted by Azfar is not a professional one. I had that chance, but I blew it.

He concluded the thread by ensuring that he will make a better use of social media in the future. In addition, he will carry on with his passion to educate others on fitness and bodybuilding motivation.

As a response to Shazwan’s tweet, Azfar replied to his post, thanking him for his apology statement. He also shared his hopes that both of them will be able to learn from their past mistakes. Not only that, he also invited Shazwan for a coffee session together. How sweet!

Thank you for the apology. And yes we could definitely grow to be better people as long as we learn and make amends. I hope you would continue to motivate people to go to the gym.

And if you would still have me, nanti boleh lepak minum kopi sama. It’s on me. https://t.co/hfukguJSam

We hope that the incident between both of them can be taken as a lesson for everyone to use social media platforms wisely after this.


Rough, Tough, & Back For War

They’ve got guns, they’ve got explosives, and they sure as hell are super experienced – with menacing exteriors to boot. So much so that they look like they can snap your back in two in oh, only about half a heartbeat if you stared at them.

Due to be released on the 17th of August 2012, the Expendables return for its second installment of fire, explosions, guns, knives, and war. The upcoming 2012 American ensemble action film directed by Simon West, and written by Sylvester Stallone (can you say Rocky?) and Richard Wenk will feature stars Sylvester Stallone himself (of course), Jason Statham, Jet Li (Asian pride, y’all!), Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Liam Hemsworth, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Yes, you could say that the flick has an old cast but with a stellar lineup like that, who needs “The Avengers”?

In this sequel to the 2010 action film, Mr. Church (played by Bruce Willis) reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck. After taking a seemingly simple job, the crew find their plans going awry and one of their own is brutally murdered by rival mercenary, Jean Vilain (played by Jean-Claude Van Damme).

Their quest for revenge puts them deep in hostility as they land in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat. It’s up to the Expendables and their new members Bill the Kid (played by Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (played by Yu Nan) to dive headfirst into a raging war, to put a stop to a deadly weapon.

Prepare for more explosions than you can count:

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Find out the “The Expendables 2″ comes to our Malaysian silver screens this August!

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

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Face Masks Will Soon Have Colour Alteration To Help Detect Covid-19

As time is advancing, so does technology and other innovations. And during these hard times, a new type of mask might be on the way. A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego (USCD) are creating a colour-changing test strip that can be implanted on a face mask. The stickers are used to detect Covid-19 in the breath or saliva of a mask user. If detected, it will alter colours.

The aim of this project is to provide easy, affordable, and reliable monitoring of Covid-19 infections that can be carried out every day and easily applied in resource-poor settings. This project also received $1.3 million (RM5.3 million) from the National Institutes of Health and is part of the NIH’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Radical program purposeful for Covid-19.

The researchers will make test strips or stickers that will be able to stick on any mask such as N95, surgical or cloth mask. These will detect the presence of protein-cleaving molecules also known as proteases, which are created from infection with the Covid-19 virus.

Liquid will be released from the blister pack of the strip onto the rest of it when a user takes off the mask. This ensures users that they don’t need to feel concerned about spilling the test liquid on your face. When the liquid is spilled, the colour of the test strip changes to a particular one.

The test strip has a control line that will indicate what a positive result should represent. It would be the same as checking the results of a home pregnancy test.

Professor of nanoengineering at the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and also lead principal investigator of the project, Jesse Jokerst, stated that “In many ways, masks are the perfect ‘wearable’ sensor for our current world“. Jokerst said, “We’re taking what many people are already wearing and repurposing them, so we can quickly and easily identify new infections and protect vulnerable communities“.

Moreover, tests are expected to at least cost only a few cents for at least a strip to produce. It’s also great for high-risk locations such as clinics, homeless shelters, and prisons.

Nowadays, Covid-19 tests are pretty expensive. Previously, cheaper Covid-19 tests were offered by a Selangor assemblyman, but can only be carried out by appointment.

Jokerst ensured that this technology can help translate to upcoming coronavirus outbursts. The professor stated, “The proteases we’re detecting here are the same ones present in infections with the original SARS virus from 2003 as well as the MERS virus, so it would not be too far of a stretch to imagine that we could still benefit from this work later on should future pandemics emerge“.

Even with efforts of vaccination currently ongoing, this surveillance method could be positioned in other parts of the world where it is not yet obtainable for vaccines or still low in distribution.

A new tool for monitoring #COVID19 may one day be right under your nose: color-changing test strips that can be stuck on masks and used to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a person’s breath or saliva. New project led by @UCSanDiego nanoengineer Jesse Jokerst: https://t.co/WMzlCCpHe6 pic.twitter.com/0pa9BpfQao

— UCSD Engineering (@UCSDJacobs) January 21, 2021

Jokerst mentioned that these strips are not meant to break the ongoing Covid-19 testing protocols.

He also stated, “Think of this as a surveillance approach, similar to having a smoke detector in your house“. Jokerst also said, “This would just sit in the background every day and if it gets triggered, then you know there’s a problem and that’s when you would look into it with more sophisticated testing“.


11 Dope Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week! (6th-12th March)

You’ve got not one, not two, but ELEVEN lit things to revel in this week! Read all about them below!

Who said the Klang Valley isn’t a playground?

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Have splashing good fun at Xploria, which offers a range of water sports and other exciting activities. Indulge in water biking, donut boat rides on a gorgeous cascading lake, drifting in crazy karts, riding a carousel, and many more!

Qi Odyssey is expanding its operations to Bukit Jalil! Have a relaxing session at this reflexology and teahouse by indulging in a unique bathroom foot soak; as well as savouring small snacks, desserts, and even kombuchas!

Location: Lanai, MATIC (Malaysian Tourism Centre)

The much-anticipated one-of-a-kind Unity Color Festival has finally arrived. The goal is to bring our diverse communities closer together. You can expect food, fun activities, DJs, music, and over a dozen merchants!

If you want to stand out among your friends and family, while also enjoying high-quality fabrics, this event is for you. Ready-to-wear outfits, unstitched suits, printed lawn suits, embroidery lawn suits, hand embroidery lawn suits, net embroidery, chiffon embroidery, sari, lehnga, jewellery, shoes, skin care products, hand sanitizer, make up, tailoring services, facial treatments, and many more items will be available!

Lover of all things anime, listen up! Here’s another anime convention for you at The Starling. From singing and dancing performances to doujin booths, you’ll have the time of your life here!

Location: Empire Subang Soho Subang Jaya

As women, we have a variety of roles to play (e.g. daughter, mum, boss, wife). We may have doubts about who we are at times. But here, you’ll be able to identify your primary behaviour, and have greater self-awareness – in addition to a wonderful tea session!

Location: WET Deck at W Hotel Kuala Lumpur

A night of tremendous tribal Afro sounds interwoven with the latest house and electronic grooves with a lot of attitude. Percussions play a big part in this enticing event that will undoubtedly have you rocking!

A fun run will be organised in Taman Tasik Tititwangsa in tandem with KL Park Festival 2023 to commemorate this yearly event which promotes a healthy lifestyle and enhances environment appreciation, particularly among urbanites. Bring your friends and run a 4km or 7km course to experience the beauty of Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. Register HERE quickly as space is limited!

The local club is back with another pop-up, this time transporting you to the hip hop era of dancing, music, and graffiti. You don’t want to miss out on this spectacular pop-up market, which includes a secondhand market, dancing, a dj and a rapper, and a graffiti sesh!

Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of Kuantum; Cyberpunk, where you’ll enter a high-tech and dystopian environment equipped with dazzling visual projection mapping displays and spectacular installations that pulse to the rhythm of the music. We can push the frontiers of what is possible in immersive experiences by using Al to create a world that seamlessly combines the actual and virtual worlds. Our Al-powered immersive experience will leave you stunned and enthralled, with magnificent visual displays and interactive installations.

Purchase your tickets here to rock at REXKL’s KUANTUM: Cyberpunk.

This extraordinary event flips the script and provides new ways to taste whisky for those searching for something different. Monkey Shoulder wishes you a fun-filled weekend packed with groovy sounds, delectable cocktails, and mischievous activities. Register now to create your own nightlife and drinking experience with Monkey Shoulder!

Apple Fitness+: Workout To Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey & Shania Twain

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Apple Fitness+ is shining the spotlight on Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey and Shania Twain in its Artist Spotlight series. New workouts will roll out every Monday throughout March, where you can take up Cycling (Miley), Yoga (Mariah) and Strength (Shania), while singing along to their best chart-topping hits.

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#BritneyEverAfter: Lifetime Biopic Claims Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake Had Sex Tape

Many fans have lashed out at Lifetime after Britney Spears’ unofficial biopic was aired over the weekend.

The movie suggested that the pop star and her former boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, had a sex tape. This was just one of the many head-scratching moments during the 2-hour-long premiere on the TV network.

The majority of the film was focused on Spears (played by Australian actress Natasha Bassett) and Timberlake’s (played by rising star Nathan Keyes) relationship. Although the couple were not shown making the alleged sex tape, it is referred to during a beach house scene when Timberlake realises that their tape was stolen.

Of course, there has never been any reports of an alleged stolen sex tape. Lifetime even released a disclaimer, saying that although “Britney Ever After” is “based on a true story, some characters are fictionalised composites, and some events have been compressed, reorganised or fictionalised for purposes of dramatisation”.

Another disappointing factor about “Britney Ever After” was the fact that there was not one single Britney Spears song throughout the duration of the movie. This was because Lifetime did not obtain any rights to the singer’s discography.

Those hoping to relive Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” or the iconic “I’m a Slave 4 U” performance were left saddened. The only performances shown were her cover versions of The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” as well as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock N’ Roll”.

Spears and Timberlake’s eventual breakup was portrayed as the reason to her downward spiral and questionable choices including her infamous head-shave (through a flashback scene), the decision to elope with her childhood sweetheart Jason Alexander, and her marriage to backup dancer Kevin Federline.

Fans (and other celebrities) who were left unimpressed, took to social media to vent their frustration of the inaccurate depiction of their favourite pop superstar.

It's really sad that Lifetime is making this entire movie about Britney chasing men. Not about her music or her career #BritneyEverAfter pic.twitter.com/Ujmo09o1uG

omg me & the gays are watching #BritneyEverAfter & i am GASPING, this ain't right y'all, she does NOT deserve THIS!!

— tyler oakley 👹 (@tyleroakley) February 19, 2017

The fact that Britney didn't want this… if someone is gonna tell her story, its gonna be HER!! #BritneyEverAfter

— 𝔻𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕪𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 ◡̈ (@DailySpears) February 19, 2017

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake should sue Lifetime for this trash #BritneyEverAfter

— Britney Pop Icon 🌹🚀 (@Britney_PopIcon) February 19, 2017

Who lit this movie #britneyeverafter and why does he hate women?

— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) February 19, 2017

“Britney Ever After”, however, ends on a happy note with Spears overcoming her inner demons and moving on to her successful Las Vegas residency.

Sources: E! News, Daily Mail, Idolator, The Sun UK/ Featured image: Lifetime.

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YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off Grand Finale

“YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off” unveiled the grand winner at the finals held at Laundry Bar last night after an intensive two months of online voting and live performances.

Launched two months ago, the YouTube competition was hosted by Laundry Bar, a staunch supporter of the local music scene in Kuala Lumpur. The aim of “YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off” program is to raise the profile of the Malaysian music scene via a new and fresh platform for aspiring singer-songwriters in Malaysia.

Submission of videos was opened to public on the 23rd of April and the program received an overwhelming response with hundreds of videos submitted by aspiring singers.  The sieving through and selection of winners then began with the best Top 50 videos to the best Top 10 videos. These lucky best Top 10 then advanced to the Top 10 Live Showcase, where they were invited to perform two songs each live at Laundry Bar in the presence of judges (Liyana Fizi, An Honest Mistake, Reza Salleh, Pesawat, and The Azenders).

The Top 6 best performances are then chosen to contest each other to make it to the Top 3 finalists.

Last night, the Top 3 finalists gave it their all to snag the first ever YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off winner title. We have to say, that it was a close fight – each finalist brandished their unique strengths and it was hard, even for us, to pick just one out of the lot.

But without further ado, here are the Sing-Off winners:

When asked on the future plans for the competition, Darrin Lin (Chief Creative Officer of the Chaswood Resources Group of Restaurants) said, “Following the Sing-Off, YouTube To YouLive will be Laundry’s official online audition program and once a month, it will feature acts selected via the program to provide more opportunities to aspiring musicians.”

For more information, hit up Laundry Bar’s Facebook page.


Hype’s Now Playing: iKON – My Type (취향저격)

They are here! They are really, finally here.

After all that waiting and teasing, YG Entertainment’s latest idol boy group has, at long last, officially debuted. iKON made their official grand entry into the South Korean entertainment scene with their debut single, “My Type” (취향저격).

The song on its own is an upbeat hip hop track written by YG Entertainment’s veteran songwriters CHOICE37 and KUSH. iKON members B.I and Bobby contributed to the song, with B.I working on the melody and lyrics while Bobby unleashed his writing skills for the lyrics.

In the music video, the boys are perfect representations of the debut single – cute and fresh. They can be seen decked in colourful, pastel clothes, exuding a carefree vibe, while sitting around swooning over their respective crushes.

Meanwhile, iKON will be releasing half of their album on 1st October and their official album, “WELCOME BACK” on 2nd November. Their official debut album will come with 12 songs, all written by the members themselves. They will also be holding a concert-like debut showcase on 3rd October.

For more information, visit YG Entertainment’s Facebook page.


#FMFA15: Partying It Up In Singapore On A Shoestring Budget – It’s Possible

Still deciding on whether or not you should make your way to Singapore in about 10 days for Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2015? Are Darude, Example, and Ferry Corsten simply ain’t enough to entice you to go because the thought of having to spend a lot more moolah this time around kinda freaks you out?

Fret not! With this handy “jimatkan wang” guide, you will be able to afford partying it up in Singapore even if you’re on a shoestring budget.

For this year’s festival, official transport partners will provide free bus trips to and fro Singapore if you’ve purchased the FMFA 2015 tickets with them. However, this offer is only reliable for partygoers that are planning to go for both days (2-Day Weekend Pass) of FMFA 2015 and the date of departure has been set by the organiser.

You want, you like? Buy the FMFA 2015 tickets and claim your FREE transportation via this website.

On the other hand, there are other options for partygoers that want a little privacy for their trip and we understand that not a lot of people can take long bus rides with strangers. Especially if you’re not traveling with a big group of friends, which would make it more awkward.

So, below are other options for getting to Singapore:

*Bus tickets purchased from Singapore must be paid in SGD

It’s important that no matter where we go, we always keep in touch with our families, friends, and loved ones – what more in Singapore? Plus, living a day without internet access can be suffocating and you need to stay connected to keep tabs on where your friends are during the party.

Besides, wouldn’t you also want to Instagram as many party/festival shots as possible while you’re there? Exactly!

So here are a few options that offer the best deal for mobile data at the lowest price:

We truly understand that choosing the right place to stay will help a lot in saving energy as the partygoers will need all the energy they can have for party. And really, nobody wants to have to put up with the hassle of traveling more than 10km from the venue to the hotel after a long and hard night of partying – especially if you’re planning to go for both days of FMFA 2015.

Here, let us help you the nearest possible hotels to Changi Airport (below 5km) with the lowest prices:

If you’re willing to travel a bit further so that you can save your money for something else, sure! Here. we’ll provide you the list of hotels with really affordable price. We need to warn you though that they’re not the most luxurious hotels. But hey, if all you need is warm water, clean sheets, and air-conditioning, then you’ve just hit jackpot ;)

Don’t worry, even these are still less than 10km away from the Changi Exhibition Centre.

*All prices are subject to change due to hotel rooms availability

Apart from that, FMFA and Agoda have teamed up for special rates in Singapore during the festival weekend! To book, all you have to do is hit up Agoda. A handy guide for traveling in/around Singapore is available here.

Malaysians are very sensitive and passionate when it comes to food. Thanks to the multicultural diversity in Malaysia, we’ve carefully picked out delicious eatables which would more or less cater to everyone’s taste buds. Below, we’ve listed all restaurants that provide good om noms for Malays, Chinese, and Indians.

Best of all, they’re located near Changi Airport so you save on traveling aimlessly in search of food!

Olivye Café. Gelato, Changi Village Road

Ananda Bhavan, Terminal 2 Changi Airport

Ci Xin Healthy Vegetarian Food, Terminal 2 Changi Airport

More Changi Airport dining options here. Lastly, not to forget, at FMFA, you will also have an amazing choice of food and drinks available at the Food Village!

Festicket.com (FMFA 2015’s official partner) is a nifty website that offers a great packages for partygoers that prefer hassle-free planning. They basically get everything done for you with just a click or two of your mouse ;)

From the range of €96 (RM 391) – €252 (RM 1,024.97) you can select:

More details are available from their website here.

Once you’re all set, come party with us in Singapore on 13th and 14th March 2015. The full FMFA 2015 lineup can be found here. See all y’all at the festival ;)

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#BBHMM: Diplo & Grandtheft Team Up For Official Remix

Staking her claim as one of hip-hop’s leading lady, Rihanna has procured yet another smash hit that has everyone hissing the hook, “B*itch Better Have My Money”. The original track which features an ice cold dominatrix fuel, has became a radio hit so it was only a matter of time before it was remixed by electronic produces from all over the globe.

First up on the list is none other than Diplo.  The Mad Decent head honcho took it upon himself to upload his remix alongside Canadian trap producer, DJ Grandtheft, of the “Pour It Up” singer’s hit. The duo offer their take on Riri’s latest with a gritty remix, turning #BBHMM into a certified trap anthem.

Diplo and Grandtheft let Rihanna do the talking as they inject her bad*ss-mugging single with sharp doses of rattling hi-hat flurries and knocking 808s to compliment chopped up synth chords. Giving Riri’s #BBHMM some of the extra edge it so richly deserves, Diplo and Grandtheft’s remix is guaranteed to take trap stages and festival grounds by storm.

Listen to Diplo and Grandtheft’s remix of “B*tch Better Have My Money” here:

We’re also leaving you with the original version of #BBHMM because it’s Friday and we’re feeling generous.