Chris Brown Can’t Make You Like Him

For the first time in years, Chris Brown is opening up about his past and his relationship with Rihanna. In an interview with the US Today, he said that his infamous 2009 conviction for assaulting Rihanna had left him humbled. The artiste, who is currently promoting his upcoming album, “X”, also insisted that he was a new man after a year of domestic violence counseling.

While they’re all good and fine, and looking at “forever”, Chris said:

I’ve been humbled by the whole experience.

From me losing everything, you know, to me having to regain public opinion or whatever it is – but most importantly, you know, knowing that what I did was totally wrong and having to kind of deal with myself and kind of forgive myself in the same breath and being able to apologize to, you know, Rihanna and be that man..who is a man, you know?

I think it’s just me proving myself once again. Knowing that what I did was wrong, and never doing it again. So as far as me and Rihanna are concerned, she knows my heart, and I know her heart. So I’m not really focused on the negative.

As for whether or not people believe that he has changed for good, he replied, “I think everybody is entitled to their opnion. You know, I have to just take it one day at a time; I can’t make everybody like me“.

Well, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – if all of the above is in fact true, then we wish you nothing but happiness, Chris.

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#AmosYee: YouTuber Charged For Lee Kuan Yew Video, Bail Set At S$20,000

Amos Yee was on Tuesday (31st March) charged in the State Courts with multiple charges.

The 17-year-old, who was arrested on Sunday, had his charges read out to him in Court, and asked for a lawyer to represent him. The 3 charges were under Section 298 and Section 292(1)(a) of the Penal Code, as well as Section 4(1)(b) of the Protection from Harassment Act.

For the first charge under Section 298, the charge sheet stated that the YouTube video created by Yee “contained remarks against Christianity, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of Christians in general”.

As for the Protection from Harassment Act charge, Yee’s video “contained remarks about Mr Lee Kuan Yew which was intended to be heard and seen by persons likely to be distressed” by the clip, according to the charge sheet.

His pre-trial conference has been set for 2 weeks from now, at 4pm on 17th April.

The Court also granted him a bail amount set at S$20,000, under the condition that he will not post, upload, or otherwise distribute any comment or content, whether directly or indirectly, to any social media or online service or website, while the current case against him is ongoing.

The amount has been posted, and Amos Yee is out on bail.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Hon Yi requested for an additional bail condition, that Amos Yee report to an Investigating Officer daily. This was turned down by Judge John Ng, as Amos Yee was not judged to be a likely flight risk.


Despite Weak Reception, Netflix Moves Forward With Death Note Sequel

When Netflix 1st revealed its plan to adapt a US version of famous Japanese manga “Death Note”, many fans were against the idea, but the OTT service developed the movie anyway, which ended up receiving quite an unenthusiastic reception from movie critics and audiences.

But does Netflix care? Well, apparently not. A report from The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the streaming platform will be developing a sequel to their not-so-successful adaptation of “Death Note”.

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Unlike its predecessor, the confirmation of “Death Note 2” is done discreetly instead of a big, official announcement, as the revelation is buried inside a story from THR which discusses about Netflix’s movie division.

“Among properties it already owns, Netflix is developing a sequel to 2017’s horror-thriller Death Note, which Sarandos has called a “sizable” success, with Greg Russo writing the script,” THR wrote.

It is not known if director Adam Wingard will return to direct the sequel after the overwhelming backlashes he received for the 1st film which forced him to quit Twitter for good.

Netflix’s take of “Death Note” may appeal to those who are unfamiliar with the original manga, but it certainly doesn’t sit well with longtime fans who accused the adaptation of whitewashing, pretty much like every other Hollywood adaptation of Japanese manga.

Nevertheless, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, the original creators of “Death Note”, have praised the film, with the former stating, “In a good way, it both followed and diverged from the original work so the film can be enjoyed, of course by not only the fans, but also by a much larger and wider audience”.

“Death Note” (2017) stars Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley, Shea Whigham, Paul Nakauchi, Jason Liles and Willem Dafoe, following the story of an American high school student named Light Turner, who finds a mysterious supernatural notebook known as the “Death Note”.

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Raya 2020: 5 New Raya Songs From Our Local Artistes

We’re now one week away till Hari Raya! No doubt that a lot of us are eager to binge on those ketupat, lemang, rendang and all the kuih. Apart from food, Hari Raya isn’t complete without the festive tunes.

Well, it’s exciting to see that a lot of our local talents will either cover a nostalgic track or introduce brand new songs to uplift the festive mood. Without further ado, let’s check out some newly-released Raya songs by our homegrown stars here:

Directly translated from the phrase “Don’t go back lah wei”, the trio reunite 4 years after the release of their smash Raya hit “Kelik La Wei”. This time around, they’ve changed a few parts of the lyrics; in line with the government’s urge to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus by preventing people from travelling across the country to celebrate this year’s Syawal.

Interestingly, the song even received a special shout out from our PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during one of his media conference. Soon after, “Jange Kelik La Wei” went viral and has garnered over 500,000 views on YouTube.

The song, which takes inspiration from Siti Nurhaliza’s evergreen Raya hit “Air Mata Syawal, tells the story of a child who had to be separated from her parents in the morning of Syawal. The song has a personal touch to music fans, as it relates to the current situation where a lot of Malaysians cannot return to their hometown for Raya.

The recording company has brought together 6 of its most popular singers to perform a special Raya song in conjunction with this year’s Raya season. The song features the young and talented artistes – Sufian Suhaimi, Aiman Tino, Luqman Faiz, Fieya Julia, Fara Hezel and Yazid Izaham – in collaboration with the legendary S.Atan and Siso Kopratasa.

As stated in the press release (via AWANI), “It is a well-established project that combines the touch of ‘old-school’ kick with the up-and-coming artistes. Audience can take a trip down memory lane with fond memories of traditional Malay songs which is specially crafted with modern contemporary music.”

The Slam lead singer will release his new Raya song called “Syawal Ini” this month. “Syawal Ini” carries the positive message that everybody can celebrate Hari Raya despite facing various setbacks, particularly the Covid-19 nightmare.

In addition, the song talks about how one should be grateful to be able to celebrate the festive occasion while being safe and sound at home. For those interested, “Syawal Ini” is scheduled to drop on all music streaming platforms on 19th May.

Our very own power couple Fattah Amin and Fazura worked together on a fresh take on the evergreen Raya song “Seloka Hari Raya”, originally performed by Uji Rashid and Hail Amir. We love that the music video which features cute animated versions of the lovebirds.

In regards to the aforementioned, Fattah told BH Online, “We had to scrap the plan to film the music video due to the movement control order. However, my wife and I came up with the idea to appear in an animated format.”

Fazura added, “We brainstormed the concept and the storyline of the clip. Interestingly, there are 4 whose identities have yet to be revealed. If you’re curious, then you have to watch the full video.”

Sources: Gempak, Berita Harian, AWANI, NST, mStar.


#StrongbowMY: A Gastronomic Journey With The New Red Berries Variant

It was almost a year ago that Strongbow, the number one global cider brand, introduced its 3 new variants namely Strongbow Apple Ciders Gold, Strongbow Apple Ciders Honey, and Strongbow Apple Ciders Elderflower in Malaysia.

Now, to celebrate the upcoming festive season, Strongbow has unveiled the Strongbow Apple Ciders Red Berries, the latest variant to join in the ranks of its refreshing range of apple ciders.

The Strongbow Apple Ciders Red Berries is a perfect refreshing summer beverage as it finishes sweet with crisp apple blended with hints of lemon notes to stand up to the sweetness of tangy mixed berries.

Made with premium berries, the Strongbow Apple Ciders Red Berries is a full-flavoured deep Rosé apple cider that is juicy with hints of delicate berry flavours. The sweetness of the apples is well-balanced by the acidity of the red fruits as well. With an alcohol content of 4.5% ABV, it has a long finish and mild aftertaste of culinary apples.

On 4th November (Wednesday), Stongbow ignited our taste buds by inviting guests to embark on a gastronomical journey at Cantaloupe, Troika Sky Dining.

We were invited to discover and indulge in a series of exciting cuisines paired with the respective Strongbow Apple Ciders variants including Gold, Honey, Elderflower, and Red Berries.

A 4-course meal was speacially customised by Cantaloupe and it seamlessly paired well with Strongbow Apple Ciders’ luscious range.

Guests were welcomed with a round of 3 appetisers including:

The Strongbow Apple Ciders’ natural fruitiness, refreshing taste, and carbonation add a little light to heavy meals and prepare the palate for a new bite.

Our gastronomic food pairing journey kicked off with the pan seared scallop diced with apple and black sesame purée that was paired with the lightest taste of Strongbow Apple Ciders, the Gold variant. The refined sweet and crisp apple bite invigorated a longer taste of the scallop’s apple dice, giving it a long finish.

Topped with mushroom custard, the 2nd dish is Hokkigai and grilled mushroom that was crowned with green peas and mixed with melon. It paired extremely well with the Gold variant as well.

The exquisite combination of the Hokkigai and the green apple note of the apple cider truly reflected the cider’s quality and taste.

Coalesced flawlessly with the Strongbow Apple Ciders Elderflower, the next food pairing course was the smoked salmon, confit potato with crème fraîche, horseradish, and salmon roe garnished with chives. With a bite of salmon and potato, the zesty infusion of fresh lime flavour and sweet floral aroma, along with hints of Muscat and fresh litchi fruits captured the freshness of the smoked salmon meat.

The 2nd dish paired with this Elderflower variant was the crab and pomelo mayo in a watermelon jalapeño pepper gazpacho. The variant exuded the fruity aroma of the pomelo, while it enhanced the texture of the crab meat.

Guests moved on the next pairing course and savoured the marriage of the Strongbow Apple Ciders Honey and hickory smoked wagyu beef tenderloin coated with balsamic glaze and tempura mushroom. The saccharine aroma of honey sealed in the flavour of the wagyu beef, while maintaining the crisp taste of apple cider.

The 2nd paired dish is the breaded organic chicken with chicken skin, date purée, chicken jus, garnished with spring onions. Not only did it harmonise perfectly with the Honey variant, the refreshing hint of rhubarb presented a fruity finish to the texture of the breaded chicken, further complementing the chicken jus and date purée.

As the evening drew to an end, the Strongbow Apple Ciders Red Berries sparked a full body taste to the afters dish while local singer Talitha Tan and her band performed to the guests.

Paired with the Nitrogen (N2) cherry cheese cake, macerated cherry, lemon crumble and mini mix fruit Pavlova with passionfruit cream, the delicate berry and strawberry juices invoked a cerise plummy blossom twist, giving it a blissful and sweet end to the night.

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“To celebrate the year end festivities, Strongbow Apple Ciders has introduced the Red Berries to give consumers a wider, unique choice to complement the Gold, Honey and Elderflower variants,” said Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB).

Through this specialised gastronomical experience, consumers are able to unlock the different layers of taste and flavours of both food and Strongbow Apple Ciders.

“The versatile, crisp and accessible taste of Strongbow Apple Ciders makes it easy to pair with any dish, be it a classic or contemporary,” he added.

With over 125 years of cider-making heritage, Strongbow has continuously retained the crisp and refreshing flavour profile that consumers crave by selecting the finest apples for their cider recipes. Being the number one cider brand in the world, it is constantly adapting and inventing newer and more exciting variants for cider lovers.

To fully enjoy Strongbow Apple Ciders, it is customary to have the bottle well-chilled at around 3° to 4°Celcius. Dubbed as “The Perfect Serve”, the following are the steps for maximum refreshment:

All variants of Strongbow Apple Ciders are gluten-free and are bottled in a sleek 330ml embossed pint bottle.

The Strongbow Apple Ciders Red Berries will be on sale for a limited time only at bars, restaurants, and supermarkets from mid-November 2015 to February 2016 (while stock lasts). As for the Strongbow Apple Ciders Gold, Honey and Elderflower, they are sold year-round at various outlets.

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

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#IOI: Members Of Idol Group Reveal Feelings About Disbandment

Fans have always known that IOI would be disbanding after a year, but it still broke their hearts when the group officially disbanded last week.

Made up of the 11 most popular members from the reality survival “Produce 101”, the group gained immense popularity even though they only promoted for 1 year – releasing multiple hit songs and filming commercials for several popular brands.

They recently talked to South Korean media outlet Osen regarding their disbandment and here’s what the members have to say:

“Thank you (fans) for giving us so much love. I’m really going to miss it. To our I.O.I members and our fans, I love you all~ I’ll be going back to JYP to prepare for my next activities. Please be patient and look forward to it~”

“I’ve gotten so much love and affection in such a short time. This is more than I could have ever dreamed of…I will support all the I.O.I members in the future…I was really happy (with I.O.I). I am currently getting ready for Gu9udan’s 2nd album with Mina, please look forward to our concept, and look forward to the other I.O.I member’s activities too~ Fighting!”

“Once I.O.I ended, I’ve been very restless and sad. But I am so happy that fate allowed me to meet the I.O.I members. I love you I.O.I!!! I will be going back to Fantagio in order to prepare myself with a better image. Please look forward to it!”

“I received so much love as a member of I.O.I. In the future, please continue to support the 11 members of I.O.I. I will become Chung Ha who works even harder than before. I am slowly preparing my solo album that will come out in the first half of the yea. I look forward to showing everyone a better image of myself. Please give me lots of support!”

“Yes I love it! I.O.I may have just ended, but the name I.O.I won’t disappear. We’ll be back together in 5 years after each of the members grow a lot…Please watch over us as we continue to bloom beautifully. I’m putting my trust in the members and the fans! I would like you all would support each member’s activities. In the future too, it will be, Yes I love it! This is I.O.I. I love you.”

“Thanks to all the fans, I was very very very happy. I love you all~ I will show off an even better image with PRISTIN. Please look forward to it a lot.”

“Because I was a part of I.O.I, I was very happy during 2016. All of the fans gave me strength and confidence. Thank you. I will become Chaeyeon who works even harder in the future!”

“I’m very sad that I.O.I activities are over, but I.O.I was a very happy time. Thank you (fans) for giving us so much love. I will work hard to be able to meet you all soon. Please don’t go anywhere, wait just a bit longer.”

“To the fans who have given us so much love for 1 year, and to our members! I love you so so so much~ In the future, each of the members will work hard to show growth, so please give each and every one of us your love. I love you all!”

“2016 is a year I will never forget. Thank you. I will show everyone another cool side of myself in PRISTIN. Please look forward to it~ Fighting!”

“Thank you to everyone who gave I.O.I so much love during the time we spent together. I will continue to show everyone a good image with WJSN. Thank you again to everyone who gave the 11 members of I.O.I love, and to those who gave me love too.”

Although the project group will no longer be promoting together, this won’t be the last you see of them. Im Na Young and Pinky (Zhou Jieqiong) will be promoting with Pristin (Pledis’ new girl group); Kim Se Jeong and Kang Mina with gu9udan; Jung Chae Yeon with DIA; Yoo Yeon Jung with Cosmic Girls; and Choi Yoo Jung and Kim Do Yeon with Fantagio Entertainment’s yet-to-debut girl group.

Meanwhile, Kim Chung Ha will be debuting as a solo act under M&H Entertainment and Kim So Hye as an actress. JYP Entertainment’s Jeon So Mi will be the only one without any solid plans, but in the meantime, she’ll be appearing in the 2nd season of “Sister’s Slam Dunk” as a permanent cast.

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007 Fans Cracks The Case With Heineken

Fans of James Bond movies witnessed the infamous British spy utter those very words again recently, at the much anticipated premiere of the 23rd James Bond film, Skyfall presented by Heineken. The event held at the posh GSC Signature, The Gardens also celebrates the 15th anniversary partnership of Heineken with the James Bond franchise and also the premiere of Skyfall – the 6th consecutive James Bond film that Heineken has collaborated with.

Celebrities and die hard James Bond fans were out in force and dressed to the nines which includes music producer Yuri Wong, radio announcer Jeremy Teo and Linora Low, as well as members of the press.

They were among the first few to witness Daniel Craig reprise his role as James Bond while feted to sumptuous canapés and perfectly chilled Heineken, which James Bond himself enjoyed in one of the scenes in Skyfall.

The Heineken premiere of Skyfall transformed GSC Signature into a scene out of the movie, and guests were immersed into the world of James Bond as they posed as Secret Agents. Lucky guests who managed to “Crack the Case’” went home with exclusive James Bond and Heineken merchandise, while others were entertained by Malaysia’s very own James Bond and Bond girls.

As actor Daniel Craig reclaims the silver screen as Secret Agent 007, he is also featured in Heineken’s thrilling marketing and digital campaign called “Crack the Case’” for the first time ever alongside stunning Bond newcomer Bérénice Marlohe.

The “Crack the Case’”campaign takes consumers into a moving train somewhere deep in snow-covered mountains, giving them an experience to be secret agent themselves. Transitioning seamlessly from the TV ad to the online challenge, Bond actress Bérénice Marlohe tantalises them to help her crack a mysterious case and outwit the menacing villains:

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The “Crack the Case’” online challenge invites consumers to a virtual voyage of participation and discovery and at the same time win exclusive prizes and share in the excitement of the global release of Skyfall.

Skyfall is now showing in cinemas nationwide. For more information on how to win movie passes and exclusive merchandises, spy the Heineken’s Facebook page or Twitter account today.


(UPDATE) UBER Declared Illegal In Malaysia?

In October 2013, transportation service UBER‘s UberBLACK was launched in Malaysia. UberBLACK is a premium product which features more luxurious sedans such as Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, and Honda Accord. With a mobile app as its virtual connectivity platform, UBER connects drivers to riders in 160+ cities around the world. However, the UberBLACK service could be just a tad too expensive for those who want to depend on the service to get around.

Hence, more recently, the company launched a more affordable version of their service called uberX.

The price of a uberX ride is lower than a UberBlack ride and 15% lower than budget taxis and therefore, makes riding an uberX cheaper than even some shopping mall parking dockets! The uberX vehicles in Kuala Lumpur includes:

It instantly became a hit because Kuala Lumpur has always been in dire need of something that’s reliable, safe, and fuss-free! More importantly, Uber charges as low as RM1.15 for every km with a starting charge of RM3 and a minimum charge of RM5 for a trip – for UberBlack, at least. The company’s fares are also fixed at:

Just to name a few. However, following a week-long debate between Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and taxi drivers (who claim that their business had been affected by the the availability of Uber), Uber is now declared illegal in Malaysia.

According to deputy president of the Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (Gabungan) Datuk Mohd Alias Abdul:

The company does not have any business licence or office in Malaysia but has been operating in dozens of cities around the world through the Internet and smartphone application. What’s worrying is that Uber does not have a taxi permit issued by SPAD and it is also believed that its drivers do not have the public service vehicle (PSV) licence. This situation will cause many problems to the passengers in the event of any untoward incidents, crime cases or road accidents.

He also added that Uber’s transport service had affected the income of taxi drivers in the Klang Valley as the company fixed its fares based on its estimation on the distance and time of service.

Apart from that, Uber service providers did not have to bear the various costs of operation as normal taxi drivers, such as having to undergo periodical inspections at the computerised vehicle inspection centre (Puspakom).

Other reasons (against Uber) stated in this report are such as:

Hence, Sunlight Radio Taxi Service Sdn Bhd executive director Ab Jalil Maarof have called the service dangerous and urged the public to not opt for Uber for their own safety while the Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (Gabungan) had called on SPAD and other relevant agencies to take action against UBER which was operating without any business licence or office in Malaysia nor does the latter have any taxi permit issued by SPAD.

As an effect, SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar have just declared Uber to be illegal.

He said the use of private vehicles to carry fare-paying passengers is an offence under the Land Public Transport Act 2010. In a press statement, he explained:

This illegal service provided could be colloquially referred to as kereta sapu. As the regulator in charge of Malaysia’s land public transport, we take compliance with the law, local rules and regulations very seriously. We will not hesitate to take enforcement action on service providers who do not comply with the law.

Furthermore, SPAD findings on Uber indicate that some of its drivers do not have a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driving licence and this is an offence under the Road Transport Act 1987. As such, they will also mete out appropriate punishment on vehicle owners who violate the Land Public Transport Act 2010.

According to Bernama, the SPAD are making effort to reach out and ensure that Uber complies with Malaysian laws. They’ve attempted to contact Uber by telephone and by email but to date, Uber has not responded nor replied to any of SPAD’s outreach attempts. The SPAD added that while services provided by Uber presented a challenging issue to many public transport regulators around the world, SPAD was taking a more pragmatic approach and was ready to allow Uber’s service as long as the services are provided by appropriately licensed vehicles and drivers.

What do you guys think though? Is it really unsafe to go for Uber? Should the company be made to cease operations because of the above issues? Let us know what you think in the comment box below!

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21 SMK Datuk Lokman Students & Teachers Hospitalized After Inhaling Toxic Fumes

19 students and two teachers were sent to hospitals here and in Ampang yesterday for treatment after feeling nauseous as a result of inhaling toxic fumes.

City Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Azizan Ismail said the fumes were caused by a minor explosion at SMK Datuk Lokman in Kampung Pandan. The explosion had happened as eight barrels of chemicals at the school’s laboratory were being loaded onto a lorry. It is understood that one of the barrels exploded at 11:32am, triggering a fire:

Twenty-five firemen were despatched to the school. The fire was put out in 10 minutes. All the students and teachers were evacuated. Later, 19 of the students and two teachers starting feeling sick. They were sent to the hospital and given outpatient treatment.

The remaining students were allowed to return home.

The firemen were on standby while the barrels of chemicals were removed from the school compound. A hazardous material team was also sent to the scene.

School authorities declined to comment on the incident.

Oh no, what a way to end the week. Get well soon, you guys!


OMG! Why Was Avengers Actor Sebastian Stan Naked In Public?

While Sebastian Stan is not saving the world as the Winter Soldier in “Avengers”, he is busy showing off his goods in public.

Don’t worry though, the handsome actor hasn’t gone all bonkers by stripping naked. The 36-year-old star was actually filming a nude scene that involved him baring it all with another female companion.

The aforementioned woman is Denise Gough. The 38-year-old Irish actress and Stan were filming the racy scene for their upcoming movie, “Monday”, in the streets of Athens, Greece. Gough was equally naked while seated behind Stan on the yellow scooter.

According to IMDb, “Monday” tells the story of “2 self-destructive Americans, living across Athens and the Greek islands who plunge into a tsunami of a romance”. The pair was joined by over half a dozen crew members – all of them were fully clothed with gloves and beanies in the chilly condition.

Not much has been revealed about “Monday”, but we heard that it is expected to be released sometime in 2019.

Isn’t it funny that Stan was gritting his teeth while Gough seemed to be enjoying herself?


#MerdekaDay: Rapid KL Services To Be Extended Until 1am For Celebrations

Several Rapid KL services will be extended until after midnight, only for tonight (Tuesday, 30th August).

This is in conjunction with the Merdeka Day celebrations which will be held at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.

The LRT, monorail, and bus services will be extended until 1am, and the frequency of several LRT and monorail lines will also be increased from 8pm to 1am. However, only selected routes and stations will see an extension in the operating hours.

“The other stations will be closed as usual, but users can still exit at all LRT and Monorail stations. Our operations control centre in Subang and Ampang will monitor closely the movement of passengers at all stations to determine whether their operations also need to be extended,” said Rapid KL in a statement, as translated by Bernama.

The selected LRT station are as follows:

For more info, visit Rapid KL’s official website and Facebook page.

Sources: Rapid KL, The Star Online via Bernama.

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#India: 10-Year-Old Girl Impregnated By Uncle; Not Allowed Abortion

In India, a disturbing news recently made headlines when it was reported that a 10-year-old girl became pregnant after she was allegedly raped by her uncle.

The unidentified youngster, who is currently 6 months pregnant (26 weeks to be exact), has been refused to undergo an abortion from the court. This case has left many people dumbfounded as it is rare to find someone so young getting pregnant.

The court in Chandigarh, India made the decision earlier this week (Tuesday, 18th July) that having an abortion was “not an option at this stage” as the girl was too far into her pregnancy.

It was argued that a normal delivery or even a C-section could threaten her life. Indian laws only allow abortion up to 20 weeks, unless the foetus is genetically unviable or could endanger the mother.

Her parents only realised that she was with child after she complained to them about having abdominal pains. They later realised that the girl’s maternal uncle has been raping her several times during his visits to their home.

Since making the shocking discovery, the rapist uncle has been arrested following a police report made by the parents.

We can’t even begin to imagine what the unfortunate young victim is going through :(

Sources: Daily Mail, Times of India/ Featured image: Getty Images.


Marvel: Who’s This Familiar Kid In Avengers: Endgame?

“Avengers: Endgame” gave us a proper swan song to 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. One of the highlights in the movie was noticing familiar cameos. And that includes Harley Keener.

Who is Harley Keener? Well before we proceed, consider this your final warning as the following post contains heavy spoilers from the blockbuster film.

Many were left scratching their heads wondering who’s the mysterious kid that showed up at Tony Stark aka Iron Man’s funeral. It’s none other Harley Keener, who may be unrecognisable now that he’s a young adult.

Played by Ty Simpkins, we first saw Harley as a boy in “Iron Man 3”. In case you can’t remember, he helped Tony rebuild his Mark suit after Iron Man after the superhero was left stranded in Tennessee. After the battle in New York, the billionaire inventor not only gave the kid some advice on handling school bullies but also left a whole bunch of goodies in his garage.

Ty was only 11 when “Iron Man 3” came out in 2013. He’s now 17. “(It) was cool. He stayed in characters the whole time, but he was really nice, and he made it easy to work with him,” he previously talked about his experience on set with Robert Downey Jr.

In speaking with Entertainment Weekly, directors Anthony and Joe Russo explained why Harley appeared at the memorial service. “Clearly Tony had an effect on him,” Joe Russo said. We have a feeling that this isn’t the last time we’ve seen Harley. As in the case of Marvel, there are usually no coincidences.

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DJ Reeve Emerges Winner Of Red Bull Thre3style Malaysia Finals

Beyond the technical skills and frills of DJ-ing, lies the core of what made the art form synonymous to having a good time – the ability of a DJ to rock a crowd single-handedly. The first ever Red Bull Thre3style Malaysia Finals, created by Red Bull Blue & Silver (Europe), emphasized on just that. Unlike other DJ championships, Red Bull Thre3style ultimately rewards DJs for knowing how to keep a party pumped while juggling three or more genres.

Hosted in The Butter Factory KL, the event marked Red Bull Thre3style‘s debut in sourcing for a Malaysian DJ worthy to compete in the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals.

The night witnessed Malaysia’s most promising comeups battle it out to win over the party crowd. Established veterans, DJ Bento (Japan), DJ Ono (Thailand), DJ Luqe (Malaysia), DJ Ko Flow (Singapore) and DJ Gabriel (Malaysia) were judges for the night as all EIGHT Malaysian finalists brought their A-game.

After a whole night of rocking new variations of upbeat music, new and old, DJ Reeve won the competition with an extremely small margin against runner-up and crowd favorite DJ Tatsuro and the very experienced Ben Cracko. Reeve started his set on a right vibe with a list of feel-good tracks before quickly diving into what would be one of the best sets of the night. With a seamless mix of genres; from Electro to New Disco, LL Cool J to Baauer, Papa Roach to Michael Jackson – Reeve had it all accompanied by a brief scratch showcase. The highlight of Reeve’s set was his dissing technique, an emulation of Four Color Zack’s famous name-dropping style that helped him win last year’s Red Bull Thre3style World Finals.

“I wasn’t nervous for the competition tonight as I thought I would stand a chance against some of the more experienced DJs. I was just relieved when my set was over”, DJ Reeve recalled, after his first big competition win. He added that he is most excited to meet his idol Jazzy Jeff at the world finals later this year.

As the Red Bull Thre3style Malaysia Champion, DJ Reeves will now represent Malaysia in the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals’ in Toronto, Canada. Faced with the world’s best DJs, will DJ Reeves do the Malaysian DJ scene justice with his set? Only time will tell.

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#Penang: Smoking Ban To Be Enforced In 19 Public & National Parks

The next time you’re in Penang, you might wanna take note of where you’re smoking.

Penang will be enforcing a smoking ban on 19 public and national parks, including Taman Negara in Teluk Bahang, by the end of this year or the beginning of next. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said that the ban would be imposed on those who smoke cigarettes, vapes, or any kind of products which contains nicotine.

State Non-Communicable Disease Control senior principal assistant director Dr Azizah Ab Manan said that personnel from the Health Department will be enforcing the ban.

“Adults above 18 will have to pay a fine of RM250 to RM5,000 if found smoking in the no-smoking zones. Failure to pay the fine will result in a court penalty of a maximum fine of RM10,000 or 2 years’ imprisonment.”

This is not the first time that the state government has imposed such a regulation. In 2015, a smoking ban was enforced in the Unesco heritage zone of the city. Smokers were only allowed to smoke in several designated areas, and if they went against the regulation, a hefty fine between RM5,000 and RM10,000 were imposed on them.


Fun Facts: 10 Things We Learned From Compiling #LegendofTarzan Facts

Helmed by David Yates (who also directed the final 4 films in the Harry Potter film series), “The Legend of Tarzan” is an upcoming 2016 American action adventure film drawn upon the fictional character created by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs.

The official synopsis of “The Legend of Tarzan” is as follows:

“It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (played by Alexander Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa – where he was raised by gorillas – behind for an aristocratic life in London as John Clayton, 3rd Viscount Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane Porter (played by Margot Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo Free State to serve as a trade emissary of the House of Commons, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the corrupt Belgian Captain Léon Rom (played by Christoph Waltz).”

To best prepared you for the upcoming jungle action adventure, we’re compiled some fun facts about film. Check ’em out ;)

1. First things first, meet the original Tarzan (of the Apes) that Edgar Rice Burroughs intended him to be

Edgar Rice Burroughs created Tarzan to be a jungle hero, and he became quite a cultural sensation when he was introduced. The character first appeared in the novel, “Tarzan of the Apes” (magazine publication 1912, book publication 1914), and subsequently in 25 sequels, several authorised books by other authors, and innumerable works in other media, both authorised and unauthorised. The common misconception is that Tarzan was raised by gorillas (a number of moves have gotten it wrong) but the original Tarzan backstory says that he was raised by a species of ape unknown to science. These creatures resemble gorillas in size and strength, but they differ in other ways (they often walk upright, hunt animals, eat meat, and have a spoken language) and Burroughs described them as “huge, fierce, and terrible”. He adds that they’re “a species closely allied to the gorilla, yet more intelligent”. Tarzan remains one of the most successful fictional characters to this day and is a cultural icon.

2. “The Legend of Tarzan” had rocky start due to delays, director dropouts, & budget issues

In December 2006, Warner Bros. confirmed that they were developing a Tarzan film and that Guillermo del Toro would direct, but Del Toro soon dropped out when he was offered the Hobbit trilogy. In 2008, director Stephen Sommers was in negotiations to direct an entirely different version of the film that he would co-write with Stuart Beattie, who wanted the film to be a “big romantic action-adventure film” involving parkour and other high-energy action. Unfortunately, Sommers left the project in 2010 and Warner Bros. put it on hold. Then, in 2011, Warner Bros. again started the development of the film, hiring writers Craig Brewer and Adam Cozad to pen separate drafts of the script. Brewer later said that he will re-write and direct the Tarzan film but in 2012, David Yates confirmed that he would direct the film. Alas, in April 2013, Warner Bros. shut down the production of the film year due to its high budget requirement. Finally, in end 2013/early 2014, “The Legend of Tarzan” was green-lit with David Yates in the director’s seat.

3. It’s not an origin story, so it will not be the Tarzan story that you’re familiar with

Although the movie will be based on Tarzan the character, it will take a different approach to Tarzan than Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 1910s writings, the 1930s Johnny Weissmuller movies, and other pop-culture adaptations that focused on the man being raised by simians and becoming lord of the jungle. Instead, the movie finds John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, a decade removed from his home in the Congo and fully entrenched as a British gentleman in 1880s Victorian London, with his beloved wife Jane by his side. He gets invited back to Congo as an emissary of Parliament, where his old friends as well as Jane are put in serious danger. His story kicks off from there.

4. Alexander Skarsgård beat out Michael Phelps, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, & Charlie Hunnam

In August 2012, it was rumoured that American swimmer (and the most decorated Olympian of all time) Michael Phelps was in talks to join the cast to play lead as his debut to showbiz career and that he was auditioning for the role. Other actors such as Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, and Charlie Hunnam were also eyed by the studio to play the title role in the film but the job ultimately went to Alexander Skarsgård, who was director David Yates’ choice. David chose Alexander because “he has this wonderful quality of not quite belonging to one or the other” (Alexander was born in Sweden but found a career in America). Plus, there was a distinct grace and physicality to the 6-foot-4 actor. Shortly after, it was also announced that Samuel L. Jackson had been casted in the film.

5. Tarzan will get reinvented in “The Legend of Tarzan”

Taking his place as a more often than not topless male lead in “The Legend of Tarzan” meant that Alexander had to get reinvented in both the character as well as the physical sense. More importantly, in the physical sense. Thus, months before the principal photography started, the actor spent invested in an all-consuming training regimen i.e. he ate mostly chicken and threw himself into a military-style workout routine. “I basically didn’t see my family or my friends,” he said, though he added that the part was definitely worth getting up at 4:30 in the morning”. On his character Tarzan, Alexander revealed, “It’s almost the opposite of the classic tale, where it’s about taming the beast. This is about a man who’s holding back and slowly as you peel off the layers, he reverts back to a more animalistic state and lets that side of his personality out.”

6. Margot Robbie as Jane is strong, assertive, & in no way a damsel in distress

Director David Yates originally wanted multiple-Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain to play the female lead role as Jane Porter while the studio had eyes on Margot Robbie and Emma Stone. Emma Watson, Sarah Bolger, Georgina Haig, Lucy Hale, Lyndsy Fonseca, Eleanor Tomlinson, Gabriella Wilde, Lucy Boynton and Cressida Bonas were also considered for the part. In January 2014, it was decided that Margot Robbie would play Jane in “The Legend of Tarzan” alongside Alexander Skarsgård. But don’t expect her to be a damsel in distress! “(She is) in no way a passive partner to Tarzan. She’s a really strong, assertive, beautifully knowledgeable, very sexy modern woman who can more than look after herself. In a way, it’s a story of two human beings and how they save each other,” David said.

7. The man who made the set also designed the sets on all of the Harry Potter films

Because the movie is set in the coastal jungles of equatorial Africa, the wilderness itself becomes a main character in “The Legend of Tarzan”. Director David Yates engaged noted British production designer Stuart Craig (who also designed the sets on all of the Harry Potter films to date) to work on the movie sets. To capture the jungle flavour, 2 hangars at an old English airplane factory were transformed into soundstages 200 yards long with real trees, vegetation, running water and mountainous areas. Green screen and CGI were used, as well as natural elements photographed in Gabon to add richness to the fully realised environment.

8. To promote the film, Alexander Skarsgård presented pant-less at the MTV Movie Awards 2016

As part of some promotional activities for “The Legend of Tarzan”, Alexander rocked up to the MTV Movie Awards 2016 wearing a tuxedo blazer, bow tie, white dress shirt, and..no pants. He confidently bounded onstage to present the “Best Movie of the Year award” and his co-presenter Samuel L. Jackson laughed at his getup. To which the good sport Alexander replied, “Me Tarzan, you gotta give the fans a little skin.” adding that he was going to go shirtless but then someone told him that Zac Efron did that a few years ago. Well, we’re not complaining because oh my goodness that strong, well-defined pair of legs though! Definitely Tarzan-worthy.

9. Margot beat Alexander up while filming a sex scene, which resulted in some bruises

Believe it or not, Alexander got injured filming a passionate sex scene with co-star Margot Robbie. The 39-year-old actor was filming an “animalistic” love scene with the stunning 25-year-old Aussie actress when things got a little too “heated”. When we say heated, we mean that Margot beat him up. “Our director (David Yates) wanted our sex scene to be really animalistic. When they have their first sex scene it’s in the little village that she lived in as a teenager. David kind of egged us on and wanted it to feel very primal and she beat me up. So he was behind the camera saying things like, ‘Hit him harder ! Come on!’,” Alexander revealed. Director David Yates added, “It was sort of an earthy, sensual moment of her enjoying sex with Alex, and the only bruise he picked up during the entire shoot was probably that punch from Margot. Which says a lot about her feistiness.”

10. Ready for more? A “The Legend of Tarzan” sequel is already in the works!

Filming for “The Legend of Tarzan” started in June 2014 on a budget of USD65 million at the Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in the UK wrapped up in October 2014. The film’s production cost exceeded by almost threefold (USD180 million) and rumour has it that Warner Bros. was not happy with final version of the movie. But that ain’t gonna stop the production team from pushing the boundaries! On 19th April 2016, at the London Preview event, director David Yates and producer David Barron announced a sequel had been outlined, even before the film’s release.

“The Legend of Tarzan” is slated to be released in cinemas nationwide on 30th June 2016.

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

Sources: Tarzan (Wiki), Edgar Rice Burroughs (Wiki), USA Today, The Legend of Tarzan (Wiki), /FILM, CINEMABLEND, US Weekly, E! Online, EW, Listverse, moviefone.

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Deadmau5 Reveals Full Tracklist For “5 Years Of Mau5”

deadmau5‘s upcoming double-album release, 5 Years of Mau5, is slated to be out on November 24th (Monday), and in anticipation for this fast approaching celebratory album, the final track listing has been released to Facebook! This double album featuring a collection of new and old tracks from deadmau5’s extensive back-catalogue is to be released by Ultra Music.

Selected tracks for the album are remixed by some of dance music’s biggest and most happening names including Dillon Francis, Nero and Madeon. While Dillon Francis‘s remix of “Some Chords” has already hit the internet with exciting responses, Madeon’s classic “Raise Your Weapon” remix, deadmau5 vs Prydz’s rendition of “The Veldt,” and Nero’s remake of “Ghost n Stuff” will all be available on the “5 Years Of Mau5”.

Now, not every track on the album is a brand new release but we’re pretty sure Mau5’s friends will be delighted to receive this beautiful compilation package of the best moments in deadmau5’s long and successful production career.

We’ll leave you now with Dillion Francis’ remix of deadmau5’s epic hit track, “Some Chords”.

The double album is now available for pre-order here!

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Malaysian Pop Boy Band KRU To Hold 25th Anniversary Concert In May 2018

Oh my, all our growing up feels just came a-rushin’ back.

If you’re an 80s kids, you’d definitely recognise the name KRU, and know what it means to dance along to “Awas”. Well, the good news is that Malaysian pop boy band will be holding a concert to commemorate their 25th anniversary!

Comprising of 3 brothers – Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim, and Edry Abdul Halim – KRU revolutionised the Malaysian music scene with their unique blend of pop, R&B and hip hop. Not only are they a household name in the Malaysian music landscape, they’ve also successfully established their own entertainment company, KRU Studios, specialising in the entertainment and media industry.

The band took to their Facebook page to drop the surprise on their fans, writing, “As promised: The good news is that our KRU25 concert at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur has been confirmed. But as the venue is still under renovation, the concert dates are on 4th, 5th, and 6th May 2018. To add on, even more good news is that ticket reservations can be made starting this Wednesday but only 3,000 tickets are available so it’ll be on a first come, first served basis. We’ll be announcing more information tomorrow. Stay tuned!”

We guess we know where we’ll be going in May 2018 ;)


Largest Euro Fun Park Is Coming To Johor Bahru This 22nd January!

Malaysia’s biggest travelling fun fair, Euro Fun Park, is finally back y’all!

The long-awaited carnival will be opening its doors again on 22nd January (Wednesday). This time around, it’ll be at the Southern part of our country – Johor Bahru! So, be ready to set aside a date if you’re up for a thrilling and exciting experience with your loved ones.

As always, the Euro Fun Park is separated into 3 categories – Kiddie Rides, Family Rides and Thrill Rides. With over 15 attractions prepared in-store, some of the most recommended must-tries include the Euro Wheel, Challenger, Frightmare and Sky Rider. Pretty cool, right?

Not a fan of extreme activities? Or maybe you want to let loose after getting off the adrenaline-rushed rides? Then head on over to the game stall located inside the venue and stand a chance to win great prizes. We guarantee that you will be having a splendid time here at Euro Fun Park!

The details to the carnival are as follows:

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#LadiesCode: Cause Of Crash Revealed + Members Discharged

It has been more than a month since the news of K-Pop idol girl group Ladies’ Code tragic car accident first shook the South Korean entertainment world. The accident, which first claimed member EunB’s life before fellow group mate RiSe followed suit a few days after, has put the limelight on the schedules of K-Pop idols as the world knows it.

Many have claimed that the accident could’ve easily been avoided if they had less promotional activities to do and if idols had to do little chasing of time.

In EunB’s and RiSe’s case, Ladies’ Code were on the way back to their dorms after wrapping up a performance for an “Open Concert”. The group, consisting of leader Ashley and members RiSe, Sojung, Zuny, and EunB were in a vehicle traveling near Youngdong Highway towards Incheon in Seoul when the crash happened. Initial investigations suggested that the said vehicle, a van, may have slipped and ran into a protective wall due to the rainy roads.

There were also rumours that the back wheel of the Hyundai Starex van “fell off”, leading to the crash. The van was carrying a total of 8 people (including the driver) at that time.

As Ladies’ Code’s fans and K-Pop fans alike were preoccupied with both EunB’s and RiSe‘s funerals, and with thorough investigations on the crash underway, there was hardly a word on what really happened for weeks after. However, new findings about the crash has now come to light.

In a most recent investigation report on the crash, it was revealed that the cause of the accident is said to be from speeding. The National Institute of Scientific Investigation (NISI) were commissioned by Yongin Seobu Police Station to analyse the car accident. Through a detailed analysis, a CCTV footage of the accident showed that the driver was speeding. The speed limit on the road they were driving on is 100 km/h, but the driver was at 130 km/h. When the accident occurred, the back wheel came off due to the impact of it hitting against the wall. During the night of the accident the weather was rainy, so due to speeding on the wet road the driver lost control of the car.

With the new information, speculations are rising that the driver will be held responsible. If he is convicted, he will face criminal charges.

Meanwhile, Polaris Entertainment has revealed that Ladies’ Code’s Sojung, Ashley, and Zuny have now been discharged from the hospital. The 3 surviving members were receiving treatment for their injuries, and Sojung spent time recovering from a jaw surgery. The agency stated:

After being discharged a week ago, the three are spending time with their families. They’re receiving care from their families in their hometowns, including Ashley, who’s from the United States. In Sojung’s case, she’s not completely recovered, so she’s getting regular treatment at a hospital. After Sojung is fully healed, we will release a detailed account of Ladies’ Code’s future activities.

We wish the girls a speedy recovery and hope that they’ll remain strong through this terrible time. We simply cannot imagine what emotional, mental, and physical trauma they must’ve endured.

We’ll leave you now with the Ladies’ Code tribute to late member EunB and RiSe, “I’m Fine, Thank You”:


Ed Sheeran’s Pop-up Store Coming To Kuala Lumpur This Month

In conjunction with the release of his fourth studio album “No. 6 Collaborations Project” on 12th July 2019, multi-award-winning singer Ed Sheeran has announced that exclusive pop-up stores will be opened at major cities around the world – and Malaysia is included!

For one weekend only on 13th and 14th July 2019, Malaysian Sheerios will have a chance to score some very exclusive and limited-edition “No.6 Collaborations Project” as well as “Ed Sheeran x Kuala Lumpur” merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, caps and more at Paradigm Mall’s Concourse Square from 10am to 10pm.

The exclusive pop-up store will also sell limited-edition t-shirts designed in conjunction with the superstar guest artists featured on the album, such as Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, Eminem, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Young Thug and Bruno Mars, among others.

Fans can also check out signed merchandise by Ed Sheeran himself, read about his journey in Malaysia, jam out to his latest album on the Listening Wall, and snap a bunch of Instagram-worthy pictures with Ed Sheeran cut-outs at the pop-up store!

Do note that the stock for all the merchandise will be extremely limited and it will only be available for purchase at the pop-up during that weekend. So those who come first will be served first!

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SOULed OUT @ TTDI Is Throwing The Most Whimsical Party On New Year’s Eve

Want to attend the most whimsical New Year’s Eve party this year? Then SOULed OUT in Taman Tun Dr Ismail is the place to be.

Themed ‘A Mad Wonderland’, SOULed OUT TTDI is gearing up to give you an eccentric party to welcome the new year. The party also strictly adheres to elements from ‘Alice In Wonderland’, so expect to see over-the-top, unconventional costumes, and bizarre dishes like the ‘Jabberwocky Sausage’, ‘Chessur’s Seafood on Ice’ and the ‘Mad Hatter Beef Stew’ – just to name a few.

If you like to dance, you may very well dance the night away to DJ Kiddo’s sick beats and trippy dance tunes courtesy of ‘Halida Ramlee & the R Factor’. Illusionist Chris Cheong will also be present to put on a jaw dropping performance leading up to midnight.

Most importantly, make sure you come wearing ‘Hats, Hats and more Hats!’ – as the dress code calls.

To confirm your date with ‘A Mad Wonderland’, call +6012 512 2556 to get tickets for only RM150. Party starts at 7pm sharp on 31st December 2017.


#GDA Artiste Profile: SECRET

TS Entertainment documented the forming of South Korean K-Pop idol girl group SECRET in 2009. The group, consisting of members Jeon Hyosung, Jung Hana aka Zinger, Song Jieun, and Han Sunhwa, were introduced via a documentary named, “Secret Story” which was aired on Mnet. “Secret Story” documented everything form the debut process of the members and afterwards, Mnet aired their invitation-only debut showcase, which took place on 29th September 2009. A few weeks later, SECRET released their first ever music video for their first single, “I Want You Back”.

The following year, SECRET released not one, but two mini albums entitled “Secret Time” and “Madonna”. The music video for “Magic” (the title track off “Secret Time”) quickly reached one million views on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Cyworld shortly after it was released. “Madonna” (the title track off “Madonna”), on the other hand, topped every major online music chart within two weeks of its released and peaked at #1 on the Gaon Chart. It also went on to win the “Main Award” at the 20th Seoul Music Awards. That very same year, SECRET attended the 25th Golden Disk Awards where they took home the “Newcomer Award”. In 2012, SECRET attended the 26th Golden Disk Awards and walked away with the “Digital Bonsang” award.

After that, SECRET spent a lot of time promoting their group and their music in Japan. Hence, in August 2012, TS Entertainment announced that after nearly a year absence from the music industry, SECRET was ready to make a comeback. The girls’ comeback was said to involve an upbeat dance track and a whole new concept for the group.

In September 2012, a music video teaser for “Poison” featuring an old Hollywood-styled concept was released. According to their stylist, SECRET was going with a concept based off the 1940s British “lady look” and “espionage” look.  Based on the response that they received from the music video, it’s safe to say that K-Pop fans absolutely loved the image change:

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They are also currently in the running to bag the “Song of The Year” award for “Poison” at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur”!

Here’s another fact: SECRET is slated to make an appearance at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” (GDA).

To purchase tickets, hit up TicketPro or any of their participating outlets right now! Tickets to the event are available in three tiers, priced at RM999 (Samsung GALAXY Zone), RM688 (Rockpit), and RM199 (Hallyu Zone). We hear that tickets are going to go fast so hurry!

For more information, visit their official website.


Ciipher: Get To Know The 7 Members Of The New K-pop Boy Group

15th March 2021 – mark your calendars K-pop fans! Ciipher (싸이퍼) is set to drop their debut album, “I Can’t Help It”, and officially kick off a brand new chapter in their lives.

Since establishing his own company, RAIN Company, in 2015, singer-actor Rain (비) is introducing his first K-pop group to the world. Given that the trainees were hand-picked by Rain himself, all eyes are on Ciipher to make a huge splash.

Do you already have a bias from Ciipher?

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#FantasticBeasts: Eddie Redmayne & Nicholas Hoult Eyed To Star In Film

The “Harry Potter” film franchise is not coming to an end yet because Warner Bros. is currently developing its spin-off series, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”.

After J.K. Rowling, the author of the famed novel series, completed  the script, the studio could be making a casting announcement soon as Eddie Redmayne and Nicholas Hoult are being considered to star in the film.

Set in New York City during the 1920s, the trilogy series is based on the Hogwarts textbook of the same name and it centres on its author and “magiczoologist”, Newt Scamander. The story follows the adventures of Scamander and the magical community in the Big Apple.

Regarding the trilogy, Rowling explained:

Although it will be set in the worldwide community of witches and wizards where I was so happy for 17 years, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the “Harry Potter” series but an extension of the wizarding world.

No cast members were officially announced yet, but David Yates, the director for the final 4 “Harry Potter” films, is attached to helm the project.

Multiple sources told Variety that the director is said to be considering a few actors for the role as Scamander, but only Eddie Redmayne emerged as the current frontrunner. The “Theory of Everything” star has yet to receive an official offer.

In addition to the casting news, Variety was told that the studio is also looking to cast 4 other main roles of the film, including 2 American girls and 2 American boys. After “X-Men” franchise star Nicholas Hoult joined the cast of Warner Bros’ upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road“, sources revealed that he was also being considered to play one of the main roles.

J.K. Rowling is making her screenwriting debut on the trilogy, which would be developed across the studio’s digital, consumer-products, and gaming units. The mythical creatures from the book can be found in the “Harry Potter” theme park Diagon Alley. The theme park’s art director suggested that these strange-looking creatures represent the first time that the beasts have ever been visualised.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is expected to start filming next year before it hits theatres on 18th November 2016. Its sequel will be released in 2018 while the final film is slated for release in 2020.

Redmayne will be seen next in Tom Hooper’s “The Danish Girl” while Hoult will reprise his role as the Beast in “X-Men: Apocalypse“.


Axwell & Ingrosso Part Ways With Longtime Manager Amy Thomson

First Swedish House Mafia, then Axwell ^ Ingrosso.

On 16th September, Billboard wrote that ex-Swedish House Mafia members Axwell and Ingrosso have decided to part ways with longtime manager Amy Thomson.

Quoting Ingrosso, Billboard also reported that the mafias have plans to join Ash Pournouri’s At Night Management, the same management and booking company that houses names like Avicii and Cazzette.

The guys are close friends of mine, so we just started talking recently. But nothing is agreed, and I would help them regardless of who they continue their journey with. I have tremendous respect for what Amy has accomplished with them.

Amy Thomson, on the other hand, was initially quoted as saying:

It’s a shame that I didn’t know the article was running today. At this time I’m not able to comment further, except I wish them the best. My role as manager of Swedish House Mafia and their rights management remains unchanged.

Then it got a little messy as fans begun to assume who or what went wrong and where.

As you may already know, Amy was the person responsible for Swedish House Mafia’s rise to fame. The fact that she managed to mastermind and sell-out Swedish House Mafia’s now-historic Madison Square Garden gig says a lot about her capabilities.

She basically packaged and sold the mafias, took them to the top of the EDM ranks, and turned them into a dance music juggernaut in less than a decade.

But that also meant that Amy pushed them hard. In fact, her relationship with the mafias was known to be rocky. So in 2013, Swedish House Mafia announced that they were no more, but Axwell and Ingrosso stuck with Amy. The duo later relaunched as Axwell ^ Ingrosso in May 2014, only slightly more than a year ago.

Needless to say, news of this split sent shock waves through the EDM community. Various sources apparently “close to the situation” revealed that cracks in the relationship had begun to show and that relations became “uneasy” due to Ingrosso’s reluctance to renew their contract with Amy. Other sources blamed the “changes” in Amy’s “behaviour”.

This is despite Ingrosso tweeting the below statement following Billboard’s report:

As one would’ve expected from such news, the EDM world is basically on fire with assumptions and rumours.

Amy Thomson quickly stepped in to put out the flames with her two cents on Axwell and Ingrosso’s decision to part ways. She wrote on her Twitter:

Reluctantly I have decided to answer the Billboard article posted yesterday. I haven’t done an interview since I talked about my fears over SFX at the IMS in LA in 2013 and got attacked for it, I refused my interview in Billboard’s recent EDM power list issue, because I just feel that discussing clients isn’t something I want to do

However once I started to see some emails and tweets start to accuse Ax and Seb of being unfair to me I am actually going to step in.

I was shocked yesterday , as I said in the article when I was asked for pretty much an immediate quote , as I was told very early in the morning the piece was running and I had no idea, and if I’m honest, I forget that people choose to write about these things, and I forget even more that people seem to want to talk about it. For me, this is a private relationship like all my close friendships.

I’ve known and worked with all 3 members of Swedish House Mafia for 12 years. When I started working with them I was their agent and house music was writing it’s own rules. From the way gigs were being run, to the structure of how business worked, to the roles you had in a team. People didn’t have tour managers back then, or pyro guys, or videographers, or social media…. I was their agent, but I also managed Steve. Then we ran Size together, then I managed Buy Now and Angello & Ingrosso, then I managed Swedish House Mafia, then I managed Axwell, then I managed Axwell & Ingrosso.

Whilst the business around house music, since someone named it EDM in order to bottle it and sell it more, has grown up, and become more official, and the entourages have grown, and the shows have got bigger, and I played my part in all of that, good and bad….at the very heart of it, we were just 4 people, loving every single second of what we did, and using music to scream out all of our frustrations with life and we went on one hell of a crazy ride.

We didn’t book Madison Square Garden that first time around to try and look big, we just wanted to see where we could put a rave that had never been done before…throw the greatest parties on the planet, and ride a wave we already felt turning. We would book venues and then wonder what show we could afford to build, blundering around the world of pyro and LED like kids in a candy shop…it was an incredible time.

There are 4 people in the world who know why Swedish House Mafia ended, and I am one of them. I’m not about to start talking about it now, same way we didn’t talk about it back then, but would we have even been where we became if we didn’t end? Maybe not. We took our moment and we ran with it. The conspiracy theories and gossip around it makes me smile all the time. I’m proud of all we did, but that was one chapter of our lives. It’s not what defines them, and it’s not what defines me.

I was happy to work with Axwell and Sebastian after SHM. It wasn’t about a beef with Steve, it wasn’t about revenge, it was just how we all wanted to do stuff. Me and Steve are cool. It’s that simple. Ax and Seb made much of that album in my cottage in LA and we had a nice time sticking together after the One Last Tour, still shell-shocked from the incredible journey we had made, but deafened by the noise in so many ways and how you move on from that and we supported each other in essentially getting over Swedish House Mafia.

When we headlined Ultra this year, and subsequently closed Coachella, that moment came. We got over it. We started to smile again and have fun with everything, the gossip had stopped, an identity of our own had begun, reunion tweets were dying down and the first question in every interview wasn’t ‘when is SHM getting back together’

In that time I had moved to LA with my daughter and my personal interest in music widened. The consumption of it, the future of it, it’s changing landscape and in LA the world is at your feet to explore it. Sweden is 9 hours ahead of me, it was inevitable the relationship with me and the guys would yet again evolve.

In the summer of this year, it was clear to all of us this chapter was done. People need to understand, there is no contract or job title that covers the friendship we have, and it would be wrong for any of us to cling to a structure where we don’t feel challenged, creative, at our best….

I’m 40 years old now, I live in LA, my eyes are so wide open as to all of my own dreams and the guys have their dreams, and for once, we just hugged it out and agreed we should go our separate ways.

To wake up to headlines about them leaving, about sources saying I was flying to other countries to beg for my job, is so alien to me, because none of us will ever leave each other. We are possibly the closest friends anyone could ever have. They’re like family to me. We have simply evolved. We have grown and we have respected each other’s needs and journey’s.

We all needed a change, and we all gave each other that courtesy. Swedish House Mafia and Axwell /\ Ingrosso was an amazing time and I don’t regret one single moment of it, but it’s not my future. But we will be in each others lives always and maybe some people who live by contracts and lawyers, don’t understand the genuine relationship we have that requires no paperwork.

My company and team do so many amazing things and for me, it’s time to shift my focus, and for them it’s time to have a fresh set of eyes on their incredible music and shows.

So thank you to everyone who emailed me / texted me / tweeted me and helped me in this last year of me working on Ax and Seb. Beats campaigns, H&M campaigns, albums, singles, videos, festival headlines, show builds…all of the effort that went into the final year being something I’m so proud of. But it’s time to move on now. Its mutual and for anyone who wants a story beyond that, I wish you the best of luck making it up…

Sources: Billboard (1), Billboard (2), Music Times.

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(Video) Aliff Syukri Criticised For Lying Down With Feminine Male Dancers

Dato Aliff Syukri has been causing a massive stir on social media soon after announcing that he will be releasing another Hari Raya song this year. For the uninitiated, the controversy sparked after the wealthy entrepreneur posted a teaser of the single, titled “Kelepok Raya” (a duet with his wife Datin Shahida) on his Instagram.

In the video, Aliff was also accompanied with a pair of male dancers in Baju Melayu outfits dancing suggestively to the song. Clearly, this didn’t sit well with many netizens. Recently, Aliff found himself receiving another round of backlash after he uploaded a short clip ahead of the premier of the song’s MV.

In the 24-second snippet, the 35-year-old was spotted lying on the ground with several other male dancers. He wrote on the caption, “(To those) who tend to criticise, please don’t watch the video. I hate you.” The comments section on the post has since been flooded with netizens expressing their disgust towards Aliff and the dancers.

“Am I the one feeling disgusted here? Aren’t you guys disgusted (after seeing the clip)?” Instagram user @miyamustafa.14 remarked. Wak Doyok was also seen leaving his comment on Aliff’s post. He wrote, “They look like maggots (sago worms) getting fried.” Here are some of the comments left by netizens on social media:

In related news about Aliff, the “Cuba Bahagia” singer took to his Instagram yesterday (Tuesday, 19th April) to share with his followers a video of him singing a part of the song in a recording studio. “Please give your honest comments about my singing. I swear, this is my real voice. I’m ‘anti-autotune’,” the D’Herbs owner wrote.

Many netizens have taken to the replies space to share their two cents on the matter, including Iqbal Zulkifli. According to Vida’s former love interest, Aliff has a nice singing voice that is on par as his. That being said, not all of them were on the same boat with the “Hujan” singer’s opinion. Many pointed out that Iqbal’s vocals is far superior than Aliff.

To date, the music video for “Kelepok Raya” has received up to 19k views on YouTube. Watch it here:


Moon Knight: How Marvel’s Lunatic Crusader Is Connected To The Black Panther & Wakanda

Marvel Studios is pulling out all the stops this year with some very exciting new superheroes arriving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)! One of those heroes just so happens to be a mentally unhinged man who runs around at night beating criminals bloody. He is the defender of those who travel by night. The righteous hand of a long, forgotten god waiting to exert himself into the mortal plane. A man suffering from Dissocative Identity Disorder (DID), trying to make sense of the many lives he’s lived. He is the Moon Knight! The warrior in white will soon be getting his own TV series on Disney+ streaming services, and we’re looking forward to seeing how Oscar Isaac brings this character to life.

The Moon Knight is a fascinating character but what if we told you that he shares a connection with another hero in the MCU? We’re talking about the Black Panther. Find out how the Moon Knight’s fate could be tied to the Ruler of Wakanda and the very fate of the nation itself.

Now there’s a lot of history and lore to unpack here so let’s start with a quote from the late Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa: In my culture, death is not the end. It’s more of a stepping off point. You reach out with both hands and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into a green veld where… you can run forever.” That line came after his father, T’Chaka died at the hands of the terrorist, Helmut Zemo in “Captian America: Civil War”. Fans of the “Black Panther” film no doubt be aware of Bast, the Panther Goddess of Wakanda and the one who led to the creation of the Black Panthers that ruled the land. She also protects the souls of dead Wakandans and is deeply connected to Wakanda’s past kings and rulers. What’s interesting here is the mention of Sekhmet.

In Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet is a lion goddess associated with the sun. So, why would an Egyptian god be mentioned in the same breath with a Wakandan one? The thing is the patron god of Wakanda, Bast is actually part of both the Egyptian and Wakandan pantheon of gods as well. In Egypt, she might be better known for her name Bastet. This fact has been established within the Black Panther comics. So for all intents and purposes, she knows of the other Egyptian gods like Ra, Osiris, Anubis and of course, Marvel’s Egyptian God of the Moon, Khonshu. Bast is essentially Khonshu’s half-sister.

In our breakdown of Disney’s “Moon Knight”, we learn that the series will centred around a war between gods sets against the backdrop of ancient and modern Egypt. In the comics, Khonshu and Moon Knight clashed with the Black Panther when Khonshu tried to take over the world in an effort to save it from Mephisto. So in spite of Moon Knight generally fighting for the innocent, the god he serves isn’t exactly benevolent. According to series creator Jeremy Slater, Khonshu is “imperious and sort of snotty and vengeful”. In the upcoming “Moon Knight” series, we’ll probably get to know more about the cause behind this war between the Gods of Egypt. Now that we’ve established a connection between Khonshu and the Panther Goddess of Wakanda, we’re wondering: How will the series depict their rivalry?

Now, before any of you ask, the chances of us seeing the modern Black Panther and Moon Knight meeting together in the MCU is quite impossible. For one, our dear Chadwick Boseman passed away in August 2020 and and filming for “Moon Knight” began on March 2021. So don’t expect any post-humous scenes or any motion capture of the like. Now, what we very well could see are ancient versions of Khonshu’s Moon Knight and Bast’s Black Panther battling one another.

With the description of warring gods in ancient and modern Egypt, it would make perfect sense that these gods would use human pawns as their soldiers. We could see Khonshu’s champions face off against ancient Black Panthers. It could be shown in a flashback with Khonshu telling Oscar Isaac’s Steven Grant (or Marc Spector) about the importance of his role as the Moon Knight. Who knows? Maybe we’ll even get to see Grant head over to Wakanda for a little bit.

One of the reasons we could see Grant visit Wakanda is to enlists the help of Bast as well as other Egyptian gods to face off against a new threat. In a TV spot trailer for “Moon Knight”, we get a closer look at Moon Knight’s villain, Arthur Harrow played by Ethan Hawke. The sypnosis for the series suggests that Moon Knight will have to uncover a mystery concerning some of the most powerful gods of Egypt. Somehow, this war and mystery is linked to the villain of the series: Arthur Harrow. Who is he? And more importantly, which god does he serve?

As of now, we’re fairly certain that the villain of “Moon Knight”, Arthur Harrow is drawing his power from the Egyptian God of the Dead, Anubis. In the TV spot trailer, we see a moving tattoo on Harrow’s arm as Steven stares in disbelief. A tattoo of two scales tipping back and forth. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Anubis is believed to have judged the dead by weighing their hearts on scales with a feather on the other platform.

Bast is another deity who watches over the dead of Wakanda. Could we possibly be seeing a clash between Anubis and Bast for the souls of dead? Anubis getting greedy and trying to claim more souls could be the reason for the war between gods. Perhaps, Khonshu is sending his own agent to foil Harrow and Anubis for his own purposes.

So what do you guys think? Do you think we’ll see some allusions to the Black Panther, Bast and Wakanda in Disney’s upcoming “Moon Knight” series? Well, be sure to be on the lookout for it when it hits Disney+ streaming services on 30th March 2022!

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#MissUniverse2015: Internet Goes Cray After Steve Harvey Announces Wrong Winner

Now, that is one huge embarrassing moment for American comedian/TV host Steve Harvey.

Yesterday (21st December), the interwebs went berserk after Harvey announced the wrong winner of the “Miss Universe 2015” pageant.

During the Miss Universe competition that was held in Las Vegas on Sunday night (20th December), Harvey first announced that Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner of the highly publicised competition.

Ariadna’s “winning” moment didn’t last long, however. Due to an error that was made by Harvey, the actual winner of the competition was Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. As soon as Harvey realised his mistake, he announced:

Okay folks. I have to apologise. The first runner-up is Colombia.

Harvey then explained, “This is exactly what’s on the card. I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake. It was on the card… Please don’t hold it against the ladies”.

According to Variety, the embarrassing moment was broadcast live on FOX channel around the world, as the global pageant is widely distributed in a number of 190 international territories.

The host immediately took it to Twitter to apologise for his huge mistake. He tweeted:

I'd like to apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible.

— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015

Secondly, I'd like to apologize to the viewers at that I disappointed as well. Again it was an honest mistake.

And of course, whenever an incident like this occurs, Twitter would be exploding with brutal comments.

However, American professional basketball player Earvin Magic Johnson defended Harvey by tweeting:

Steve Harvey made a mistake tonight, we've all made mistakes in our careers & lives. @IAmSteveHarvey keep the faith and keep going strong!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 21, 2015

American actress-comedian Mindy Kaling also tweeted:

Michelle Williams, Al Roker, and Whoopi Goldberg were among the celebrities who defended Harvey on this particular incident:

Saddened by all of the hateful remarks towards @IAmSteveHarvey! Sow hate, you'll reap hate. Sow love, reap love. It could be you one day.

— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) December 21, 2015

Live TV is tough and mistakes happen.@IAmSteveHarvey took responsibility and nobody got hurt. Nobody better.

The Miss Universe organisation also issued a statement late Sunday to apologise for the mix-up.

The excitement of live TV was evident tonight on “The Miss Universe” stage with over 10 million live fan votes tabulated. Unfortunately, a live telecast means that human error can come into play. We witnessed that tonight when the wrong winner was initially announced. Our sincerest apologies to Miss Universe Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez-Arévalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, their families and fans.

Watch the segment where Harvey made the wrong announcement at the end of the “Miss Universe 2015” competition below:

What do you think about the whole incident? We personally think that people shouldn’t be too harsh on Harvey as it was an honest mistake. After all, nobody is perfect and everyone makes mistakes.

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Glow In The Park To Feature 15,000 LED Lights At PICC

If you can’t think of a reason to visit Penang, we’ll give you one – Glow In The Park.

From now till 30th June 2019, a new LED (light-emitting diode) park has been decorated with a ton of enchanting lights that glow in the dark.

The Glow In The Park experience is open to public and it’s located at PICC (Penang International Commercial City) in Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Bayan Lepas. The PICC sales gallery spans 25,000 square meters of space.

Visitors can expect to find between 15,000 – 20,000 LED lights here. There are plenty of Instagram-worthy corners to filled up your social media. There are LED giant butterflies, see-saws, swings, dazzling ornaments, plus a LED Tulip garden and LED tunnel, just to name a few.

The launch, which took place last week, was conducted by the management of Hunza Properties Berhad. Hunza Group managing director Datuk Khor Siang Gin shared that Glow In The Park is meant to encourage families and friends to spend time together here. “We hope to bring community together through this initiative,” he added.

It looks like a scene from a fairytale, no? The venue will be open daily from 10am till 9pm but do note that the beautiful LED lights will only come alive from 7pm onwards. So plan your trip accordingly.

The details to Glow In The Park are as follows:


#StarWars: First Look At Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o & More In “The Force Awakens”

It seems likes the force is still going strong in the “Star Wars” franchise as Vanity Fair recently gave us a first look at the new characters in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

In celebration of the Star Wars Day on 4th May, Vanity Fair released the behind-the-scenes photos to give us a glimpse of what to expect from the June issue of the print magazine. The cover image was photographed by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, who visited the film set last year.

Among the new pictures, one of them showed that Adam Driver is indeed going to portray Kylo Ren, a new villain who wields the much-discussed “tri-saber”. However, no details regarding his role were further revealed.

“12 Years a Slave” star Lupita Nyong’o will play a character named Maz Katana, which will be brought to life using CGI based on her performance capture work. Her character is a pirate with no allegiances to either the Resistance (aka the Rebel Alliance) or the First Order (the new Empire). It was rumoured that she was in possession of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber.

Gwendoline Christie, who is best known for her role as Brienne of Tarth in “Game of Thrones“, will portray Captain Phasma, aka the chrome Stormtrooper.

The official synopsis of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has yet to be released, but the story is set around 30 years after the events of 1983’s “Return of the Jedi”. Oscar Isaac is joining the film to portray Poe Dameron, an elite pilot who has been sent on a mission.

More photos and details regarding the franchise are available at Vanity Fair’s website. Meanwhile, you can check out the behind-the-scenes video below:

Directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is set to be released on 18th Dec 2015.

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

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The Sultan Of Kedah Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Passes Away At 90

It’s a sad day for the people of Kedah :(

Utusan broke the news of his passing a few minutes ago. Their article reads, “The Sultan of Kedah Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah passed away at Istana Anak Bukit, at about 2:30pm today.”

Sultan Abdul Halim was reigning since 1958. He served as the 5th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 1970 to 1975, and as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 2011 to 2016. His 2nd tenure as Yang Di Pertuan Agong ended on 12th December 2016. He is the first person to reign as Yang di-Pertuan Agong twice, as well as the oldest elected to the office. He is also the 2nd longest-reigning living monarch in the world and was the 2nd-oldest currently reigning monarch after Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Source: Utusan / Featured image: malaysiakini.


Urbanscapes 2012: The Full Story

Oh, yes. We’ve talked about this one before. But we’re back with more information this time on celebrating the 10th anniversary of Urbanscapes (Malaysia’s leading creative arts festival) with two days of music, creative projects, and installations on 24th November (Saturday) and 25th November (Sunday) 2012.

So mark your calendar for another important milestone in the evolving history of Malaysia!

For the first time, Urbanscapes will be hosting both regional and international artistes, including anthemic Icelandic sensations, Sigur Rós, who will be closing the epic two-day festival on Sunday night with a full concert. Ah. The best 10th birthday present, no?

But let’s not only talk about the closing – Urbanscapes 2012 will see a rabble raising homecoming set from our very own Malaysian darilng, Yuna. Just as well, since she’s on her homecoming tour anyway.

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Alongside these other acts, who will be providing you a multi-stage explosions of music, creativity, and more:

And of course, here are the designated areas and participants (set times and performance days will be announced closer to the event via their website):

The best part is, you will be given the option of purchasing the “Saturday Pass” (24th November) or the “Weekend Pass” (24th and 25th November). Here are the ticketing deets:

Tickets are available at KL Live Centre, Rock Corner*, Victoria Music and The Bee outlets. You can buy them online via AirAsia RedTix.

* Please note that Urbanscapes tickets will not be on sale at Rock Corner in Bangsar Village

For more information, hit up Urbanscapes 2012’s Facebook page. The peeps are also on Twitter, if you want more timely updates.


‘Hangry’ Men Attack Restaurant With Tables & Chairs

Being ‘hangry’ (hungry and angry) is not an excuse to lose control.

These Indian men lost their temper with a local restaurant after being denied food. In all fairness, the restaurant was about to close.

On the 28th, a group of Indian men went to an eatery located at Jalan Tun Sambathan, Brickfields. According to a witness, they arrived at 9.30pm. The restaurant denied their request for food as they were preparing to close, following the current MCO SOPs. This angered the group and a fight erupted.

A video was taken of the incident, showing men flinging tables and chairs with wild abandon. The group was also shown arguing with an employee of the restaurant. According to Harian Metro, the incident occurred due to the group’s dissatisfaction of not being able to order their food.

Netizens found the situation funny as many quipped about being understanding of their ‘hanger’.

Several netizens jokingly predicted a change in the SOPs thanks to the incident.

What’s your biggest incident when you were ‘hangry’?

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Dia Guild Unveils Dia-zzling Raya Collection. We Want All Of It!

Malaysian fashion platform Dia Guild unveiled its Raya collection recently, and fashionistas are aflutter. The highly-anticipated lineup features a stunning array of traditional and handcrafted accessories, clothing, and jewellery, along with the platform’s newest brand, Zacarias 1925, from the Philippines.

Zacarias 1925’s brand’s Creative Director, Rita Nazareno, is an Emmy Award-winning television producer who returned to the Philippines from the US to helm her family’s artisanal business. Each piece of the exquisite collection is meticulously handcrafted at the historic S.C. Vizcarra workshop, with inspiration drawn from art, architecture, and history to create woven materials of unparalleled beauty that push the conventions of weaving.

Dia Guild’s new collection also features exciting launches from bestselling brands, such as Putri S, Titin, and Maren bags from Frankitas; along with a range of new batik shirts for men. The bags feature gorgeous weaves from the region, such as Ikat, and the shirts can also be unisex, making them perfect as gifts and apparel for the Raya season.

Other additions include pieces from popular brands such as limited edition, one-of-a-kind batik and tenun clutches from Pink Jambu, exquisite Arabic calligraphy pendant necklaces by Fugeelah, and Pubumésu’s new fan prints, made of leather and fully handcrafted in Java.

Co-founded by three inspiring women – Aisha Hassan, Kylie Francis, and Alia Farouk – Dia Guild has made it its mission to connect discerning global audiences with Southeast Asian brands, showcasing their unique creations, including clothing, accessories, and handmade gifts. As the Raya celebration draws near, Dia Guild aims to promote ASEAN heritage crafts by offering fashion lovers and younger generations the opportunity to appreciate their culture in a stylish and contemporary manner.

One of the co-founders of Dia, Aisha Hassan, said, “As a platform dedicated to preserving Southeast Asian heritage crafts, we are thrilled to see the younger generation’s renewed interest in traditional cultures and their growing appreciation for their own ancestors’ legacies. It is refreshing to witness this shift towards ethical consciousness and a desire for something more meaningful than the fast fashion offerings that dominate the industry.

“At Dia Guild, we are committed to providing a platform for artisans to gain the recognition they deserve and share their unique craft legacy stories. By coming together, we hope to inspire a new appreciation for the artisanship of our Southeast Asian heritage and create memorable moments for generations to come.”


#UnitedWeAre: Zouk Singapore Pres. “I AM Hardwell” At Gardens By The Bay

Last month, we announced that Hardwell is ready to pack his bags and make his way to our side of Asia. Now, let’s get down to the nitty gritty of it all.

The new I AM Hardwell “United We Are” world tour directly flows from the inspiration that brought Hardwell’s homonymous artiste album to life. By preserving the title “I AM Hardwell”, the world famous DJ continues the I AM Hardwell journey that brought him dozens of sold out shows in countries like India, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa.

Ever since the first show, the “I AM Hardwell” concept has continuously been evolving. An aspect similar – and key to the new tour as well.

The kick off of his new world tour took place in the Ziggo Dome on 24th January 2015 (Saturday) and he will continue his tour, landing in Singapore to share his new state of the art show with thousands of fans.

Ticket sales were launched on 3rd April 2015 (Friday) and Early Bird tickets were sold out within less than an hour of launch. Advance tickets are still available here.

I AM Hardwell “United We Are” event admission charges on 9th May are as follows: $98 for Advance ticket and $108 for Event Day ticket. There’ll also be free entry to Zouk Singapore for all ticket holders on 9th May 2015*.

We’ll leave you now with Hardwell’s I AM Hardwell “United We Are” live at Ziggo Dome video. Enjoy:

For more information visit Zouk Singapore’s website or Facebook page.


Just Vicious Rumours, Not A Prostitute!

Oh dear. Zhang Ziyi, one of China’s biggest film stars and a three-time Bafta nominee is the latest celebrity to fall under heavy media scrutiny. Of all ridiculous claims, news are now reporting that she has, in the past, prostituted herself to disgraced politician Bo Xilai and other Chinese Communist officials.

If there’s one thing we already know, it’s the fact that upcoming stars in the Asian region do sometimes find themselves in situations where they are forced to “perform” things that are against the will. Corruption, they call it. One such incident has previously led a popular Korean starlet to her suicide.

According to the reports in China, the beautiful oriental-princess-like Zhang Ziyi was introduced to Bo Xilai by Xu Ming (a Chinese businessman who is estimated to be worth around £444million). And that since then, she has slept with Bo at least ten times (between 2007 and 2011) in exchange for monetary “gifts”.

All these claims about Zhang and Bo are coming directly from the horse’s mouth aka 41-year-old Xu Ming himself.

There were also claims that she earned £64million by prostituting herself to a string of powerful Chinese men.

Chinese tabloids can be vicious but for the first time, 32-year-old Zhang Ziyi has been deeply disturbed and visibly upset with what is being reported. During a press conference after the 12th Chinese Film Media Awards in Haikou, she addressed the media directly and said, “I’d like to thank everyone for their concern. I really want to tell everyone my attitude about this. This news is a complete lie. Both within the article and between the lines, there were contemptuous lies. I met with my lawyers in Hong Kong and clearly expressed my position.”

“Whatever the cost, I will seek legal recourse and pursue this matter to the very end. I read a lot of comments from people who don’t know the truth and they think this film industry is like that – rife with unsavoury dealings. This time, these irresponsible reports have not only hurt me, but maligned the film industry. And worse of all, they made use of such hot topics to fool the public”, she added.

We hear that the Chinese government has refused to allow Zhang Ziyi to leave the country while investigators look into claims that her supposedly illicit earnings escaped tax.

But good on you, Zhang Ziyi! We applaud you for standing up to false claims.

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Vin Diesel & Aaron Taylor-Johnson To Play New Marvel Characters?

These days, it’s a common occurrence for an actor to play multiple Marvel characters. Josh Brolin successfully portrayed Thanos in “Avengers” and Cable in “Deadpool 2”, proving that one doesn’t have to choose one or the other.

Now that a bunch of new Marvel Cinematic Universe shows are coming to Disney+, some interesting tidbits have been unveiled for the anticipated “Ms. Marvel” series.

According to Comic Book Movie, it’s likely that 2 characters from Inhuman Royal Family could appear on the show. The 2 members reportedly are Black Bolt and Maximus. Vin Diesel, who has been campaigning to play Black Bolt, is being considered. He previously voiced Groot in “Guardians of the Galaxy” so audiences wouldn’t notice the difference.

Interestingly, Aaron Taylor-Johnson – who played Quicksilver in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” – is apparently Marvel’s top pick Maximus, Black Bolt’s brother. When “Ms. Marvel” hits the small screen, it’ll be 7-8 years since we saw him as the speedster.

Ms. Marvel herself is an Inhuman so it makes sense to have the Inhuman Royal Family included in her storyline. Besides the previous “Inhumans” was a disaster.


Donnie Yen Joins Liu Yifei In Disney’s Live-Action Mulan

Another Chinese superstar is joining the cast of Disney’s upcoming live-action retelling of “Mulan”. He is Donnie Yen (甄子丹).

If he looks familiar, that’s because you’ve seen previously in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”, and of course, the “Ip Man” saga. The 54-year-old actor will be starring opposite Crystal Liu Yifei (刘亦菲), who is playing the title character in the Niki Caro-directed film.

According to Deadline, Yen is portraying Commander Tung, a mentor and teacher to Mulan when she joins the Chinese army. For those wondering who is Commander Tung, he is a brand new character created for this remake. Having the martial arts superstar onboard is certainly a huge boost for the film as Yen is already an establish A-lister in China.

Based on his resume alone and Kung Fu background, there’s no question that the hunky actor will have to problem bringing Commander Tung to life. In the animation, Mulan mostly relied the dragon Mushu for guidance. Now that more casting news are being unveiled, we’re anxious to find out who will fill in the roles of Li Shang and villain Shan-Yu.

It’s also up in the air whether Eddie Murphy will reprise the voice-role of Mushu…

Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan” has set a release date for 27th March 27 2020. Yen is currently filming “Ip Man 4”.