Hype Picks: Things To Do In Klang Valley This Week (28th February-6th March)

As March marches in and February leaves, one thing remains – which is our dedication to bring you the latest line up of fun activities to do this week! Now time does fly, does it?

To kick off this month, we have a slew of musical events happening around Kuala Lumpur, an immersive exhibition championing women in honour of International Women’s Day, a unique event for all you coffee addicts, and more. If you feel like you’ve got what it takes to compete in Miss Universe Malaysia, auditions are open too.

Location: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

This weekend, you will get the chance to experience the Japanese culture through music with the Min’yo concert organised by the Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL). Not only that you’ll get to enjoy traditional Japanese folk songs, you’ll also get to enjoy the sounds of Borneo with their guest musician, Alena Murang.

Location: Pisco KL, 29, Jalan Mesui, Kuala Lumpur.

Nothing beats good tacos and cocktails accompanied by live music after a long day at work! Head over to Pisco this Thursday to wind up with Joven Goce as he performs music that ranges from pop, classic all the way to contemporary for you to sing along throughout the night.

3. T4YP’s The Emperor’s New Clothes or How The Procession Has Got To Go On

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Date: 8pm, 3rd-5th March 2022 / 3pm, 6th March 2022

Location: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Join 6 different youths of Keluarga Malaysia from various backgrounds come together and attempt to stage Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” for you this week. Not only that you’ll get to experience as an audience, but you’ll also might have a chance to be involved in the dramaturgies, points of views and histories of these six youths.

4. Recrafting Stories: A Decolonial Pursuit

Location: Small Shifting Space, 141, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Change your perspective and open your mind by grabbing the chance to explore the process of decolonialism through crafts (artisanship, music, literature, etc.) and storytelling with the exhibition organised by Dia Guild this Wednesday.

The exhibition also takes part in three series that will shift every week.

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Date: 11am-6pm, 22nd February-8th March 2022

Join 8 pathfinding artists on an immersive exhibition this Women’s Day to envision a world free of bias, discrimination and stereotypes that celebrates every single individual identities.

Coffee lovers, gather around because this one’s for you. Head over this weekend to One Utama Shopping Centre to not only experience but also learn more about your favourite cup of caffeine, beans, and apparatus!

Location: 7-Eleven Jalan Kristal – No. 10 (GF), Jalan Kristal, J7/J, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor

If you are a fan of convenience store’s food, then you might want to pay a visit to the 7Cafe and check out their wide variety of food ranging from Slurpee floats, to their made-by-order Croffles with different flavours to choose from. Not only that, the 7Cafe also might be your next spot to update your IG feed!

Location: WET Deck at W Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Craving for some cold boozy goodness? Then you’re in luck this week! LICKY Chan is back in town with more, sexier, cooler flavour for you to satiate down your throat by the poolside with your mates.

Location: Yee Button, 169, Jalan SS2/24, Petaling Jaya.

If you’re looking for another new hobby this week, then maybe try going for modern embroidery! Don’t worry about falling behind in class as it is catered for beginners and you will be taught various of different stitches and techniques that you will be able to use in the future.

Date: 10am-5pm, 5th March 2022 / 9am-12pm, 6th March 2022

Location: MYEG Tower, Level 43A, Empire City, No 8, Jalan Damansara, PJU 8, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Miss Universe? If you think you’re the whole complete package of beauty with brains, then this is your time to shine! Who knows, you might be the next face representing Malaysia and bring the crown back home! All you have to bring is your MyKad and a photocopy of it, along with three recent photos of your face, mid-length and full-length shot.

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From vampire to Batman, we’ve been anticipating Robert Pattison’s version of the Dark Knight ever since it was officially announced. Bat-Mania is going to be a very global fever, mark our words!

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#IronMan4: Robert Downey Jr Doesn’t Think There Will Be A 4th Movie

There have been a lot of back and forth about the fate of “Iron Man 4” even before Robert Downey Jr was officially announced to be in “Captain America: Civil War”.

When Marvel first revealed Phase 3 of their comic book flicks back in 2014, the sequels for “The Avengers”, “Thor”, and “Guardians of the Galaxy” were included but “Iron Man 4” was noticeably missing. Many fans are still wondering if Downey Jr would ever headline another solo movie. Don’t bank on it, said the man behind the power-suited hero.

While speaking to USA Today about “Civil War”, the highest-paid actor in Hollywood shared that even though he’d be willing to play Tony Stark for as long as the studio allows him, he sounded less than optimistic about a potential “Iron Man 4”. “I don’t think that’s in the cards,” he admitted.

Traditionally, movie franchises aim for trilogies by rounding out the story arcs with solid resolutions. According to Cinema Blend, Marvel has been operating on a different playing field, breaking new ground as they interchange heroes for standalone films and ensemble Avengers movies. So seeing Thor and other heroes extend their own trilogies makes more sense.

“In a way it’s Cap 3 but for me it’s like my little Iron Man 4. And then it’s back to the thing we all recognize. Everything pulls over to the side of the road when the thunder of an Avengers thing comes through because that’s how it is until it changes. If it changes,” Downey Jr added. So perhaps this is the closest thing we’re getting to a quadrilogy.

Trailers for “Captain America: Civil War” have shown former allies Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Steve Rogers (Captain America) smacking the crap out of each other. However, Downey Jr wants fans to know that his character isn’t going full-on villain, unlike the story in the comic book series.

“If we’re going to go there, then we’ve got to save it for my swan song. I would still like to keep a general audience and mildly be in their favour somehow,” said the 51-year-old actor. As of right now, Iron Man’s part in the Marvel cinematic universe seems to be tied with the rest of the Avengers.

While Downey Jr is returning for “Avengers: Infinity War” Part 1 and 2 in 2018 and 2019, the fate of the Avengers is said to change during the climatic end in the upcoming “Captain America: Civil War”. A number of characters are rumoured to die on screen. There may be even more deaths before “Avengers: Infinity War Part 2” arrives.

But that’s another story for another day.

Be sure to catch “Captain America: Civil War” when hits theatres on 6th May 2016.

Sources: Movie Web, Slash Film, The Guardian.


#D311: China’s New Trains Feature Personalised Compartments With Comfy Beds

Travel from Beijing to Shanghai in comfort with China’s new D311 sleeper train!

Dubbed the “moving hotel”, the high-speed trains feature personalised compartments that are designed for a single passenger. According to The Beijinger, each bunk has a curtain for privacy, a table, a clothes hanger, a reading light, safety railing, an electrical recharging outlet, and an adjustment control for air flow.

And that’s not all, the trains, which offer free Wi-Fi, travel at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour and can hold up to 880 passengers. The new model was also designed to be quieter and smoother than other trains.

The D311 sleeper train made its first trip from Beijing South Railway Station to Shanghai Railway Station on Saturday (1st July). Chinese train ticketing website Qunar lists the price of a soft sleeper ticket on the D311 as RMB 732 (approximately RM462).

Check out more photos of the train in the gallery below:

Although the design of the individualised compartment looks almost seamless, it has already received some complaints. Apparently, the luggage space, which is said to be able to hole 2 25-inch bags, is non-adjustable.

Besides that, passengers say only the upper berth passenger can stand up in the case of an emergency.

What do you think of the train? Would you ride it for a price of RM462? Share your thoughts with us in the comments box below!

Sources: Thatsmag, The Beijinger, Shangaiist, NextShark / Featured image: The Beijinger.

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Oscars 2014 Date Change

Next year, instead of being held on the last or next to last Sunday in February, the Academy Awards aka the Oscars will be held in March. The new date, 2nd March 2014, was set to avoid clashing with the Winter Olympics.

The last Oscars saw heavy criticism over the limited time Academy voters had to consider late-season releases. Also (and we weren’t even aware of this until now), there were some teething troubles with online voting, which was introduced for the first time this year.

Overall, the later date next year will allow for a more relaxed nomination and voting period. Voting nominees will run from 27th December 2013 till 8th January 2013, with nominations announced on 16th January. The final voting for the Oscars will then start on 14th February till 25th February. Above all, it would also ease the competition for viewership as the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia will be held on 6th February till 23rd February.


#DITSMalaysia: Dine In The Sky With Santa Claus This Christmas

Have you ever dreamt of flying on Santa’s Sleigh? Who hasn’t?!

This Christmas, you will get the chance to live out your dream of sitting next to Santa Claus in his magically lit up and gilded sleigh as Dinner In The Sky brings Santa In The Sky, a unique dining experience modelled after Santa Claus’ mythical flying sleigh, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Santa In The Sky is set to bring magic to Kuala Lumpur by creating immersive moments for its visitors; in their seats and in the air. The one-of-a-kind Christmas experience started in Belgium, and Malaysia will be the 2nd country in the world to taste this exciting experience! How cool is that?

Brought to us by 2Spicy Entertainment Live, Santa In The Sky will feature a sleigh structure complete with reindeers and Santa, which will be suspended at a 150 feet height, allowing 16 guests to dine on it at one time, while enjoying a captivating view of Kuala Lumpur city’s skyline.

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Guests will also be enjoying a 3 to 4-course dinner designed and prepared by Element’s Michelin-starred Chef Jeff Ramsey accompanied by an amazing bird’s eye views of the city including the iconic skyscrapper KLCC and the TRX Signature Tower.

Hype Malaysia has the honour to be among the first to try out the unique dining experience. We were given a 3-course meal which include:-

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Appetizer:  Salt Baked Beetroot with Cameron Highlands Tat Soi, Japanese Persimmon and Rulo de Cabra Fresh Goat Cheese

Dessert: Nitro Poached Coconut Milk Espuma, Kaffir Lime Leaf Oil and Velvety Strawberry Coulis.

Our Verdict: We really like the fun atmosphere at Santa In The Sky. There are some friendly ice-breaking session with the chefs, MC, and the rest of the guests. We loved all the food served during our course. The food has an impactful flavour that suits the Malaysian palate. Our favourite however, would be the braised beef, which has a very Asian taste to it, and the beef literally melts in our mouth. Speaking of melting in the mouth, guests should also look forward to the dessert and its unique way of preparation. Make sure to prepare your camera to capture the cool moment!

For the 4-course dinner, Wild Winter Mushroom Soup with Sweet Chestnut and Creamy Creme Fraiche will be included. Other main course in the menu are Slow Cooked Spice Marinated Young Chicken with Cinnamon Citrus Reduction and Candy Ginger Glazed Carrots, and also Roast Portobello Mushroom.

Available until 31st December 2018, details for Santa In The Sky are as follow:-

For more information, visit www.dinnerinthesky.my or call +603 2282 6413.

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Hype’s Now Playing: The Prodigy – Nasty

Like great force making a comeback after years away, The Prodigy’s new single, “Nasty” is everything we expected it to be and more. In true retro fashion, the track is brash and chaotic at every turn and sees The Prodigy harnessing the same kind of explosive energy shown on previous hits such as “Smack My B*tch Up” and “Omen”.

This track screams perfection and the music video accompanying it is provocative enough to get everyone talking about it. Make no mistake, for this is the start to something big, and it’s all the reason one needs to get excited for good things to come from the UK trio.

“Nasty” marks for the first single of The Prodigy’s upcoming studio album “The Day Is My Enemy” set for release on March 30th. Check out The Prodigy’s new single “Nasty” below:

Also, just in case you missed it, you can catch The Prodigy live at Future Music Festival Asia this March! Keep updated with The Prodigy via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


Celcom & Digi To Merge But Will Continue As Separate Brands

Word on the street has it that both Axiata Group Bhd and Digi.com Bhd are set to build the biggest Malaysian service provider together.

Within the mobile service industry, there is a need for large capital expenditure. Since the high-growth era is gone, analysts stated that mergers are a logical step to bring financial benefits and achieve better economies of scale. Therefore, this could be an advantage for both companies.

Just this morning (Thursday, 8th April), the share trading for both Axiata and Digi was suspended, pending an announcement. This suspension fuelled speculations in the market as both Axiata and Digi’s parent, Telenor, were previously negotiating about merging their operations in Asia but failed.

According to separate filings with the stock exchange, the companies stated that all structured warrants associated with Digi would be suspended together as well.

Previously, Axiata and Telenor formed a mega-merger plan in May 2019 where they attempted to create one of the biggest telecommunications groups that would expand to over one billion individuals in nine countries. Originally, the plan was to combine a merged entity with Telenor holding 56.3% and Axiata with just 43.5%. However, as mentioned before, the merger was canceled a few months later.

Additionally, analysts have mentioned that mega-mergers of regional operations are much more convoluted because regulatory approvals are a requirement.

This afternoon, Axiata held a briefing, where both the company and Telenor Asia officially confirmed that they’re currently planning to merge Celcom and Digi into a singular entity. The recent joint announcement has established the speculations started by the suspension of Axiata and Digi share trading that happened earlier this morning.

According to Axiata, the merger will ensure that both parties have equal equity, with Axiata and Telenor owning 33.1% each. In addition, Axiata and other Malaysian institutional funds will own over 51% of the merged entity altogether.

The brand name is yet to be revealed. However, the merged company will be officially named Celcom Digi Berhad. Idham Nawawi, the current CEO of Celcom, has been selected as the CEO of the merged company. Meanwhile, Digi’s CEO, Albern Murty, will become the company’s Deputy CEO.

Bursa Malaysia will have Celcom Digi Berhad written on its list. Moreover, both individual companies stated that no retrenchment will be forced for any existing employees. Meanwhile, Celcom and Digi will operate “as is” to ensure customers will stay on their chosen mobile operators between the two.

Last but not least, Axiata and Telenor have informed that a new Innovation Centre will help advance 4IR digital transformation, 5G development, and much more.


Calvary Carnival 2012 This Saturday

After immense successes with the carnivals in 2006, 2008 and 2009, Calvary Carnival 2012 promises to deliver even more.

So get ready to be “wowed” this coming Saturday (30th June 2012) when you head over to the fourth funtastic “Calvary Carnival” at the Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. This year’s carnival has a new venue with its inspiring architecture and landscape and will see over 140 stalls set up to attract over 15,000 visitors.

Visitors can literally have their breakfast, lunch and even takeaway their dinner (if they really, really want) on that day from the vast array of food stalls available. Vendors and church members will be serving up a storm of local and international cuisine such as nasi lemak, popiah, char kuey teow, cupcakes, assam laksa, fried chicken chop, and pasta dishes.

Durian lovers have not been left out this season as high-breed tasty durians will be sold at the “Durian Stall“, the latest addition to the food stalls this year.

A potpourri of interesting items will be up for grabs for shoppers at the bazaar ranging from unique collectibles to the latest gadgets, from funky accessories to fashionable apparels. More fun and educational kiddie toys and rows of books at jumble sale prices will also be on the list.

In addition to all those wonderful things, BookXcess have taken up the largest space at the carnival to offer a variety of books at discount prices.

Visitors can look forward to a variety of fun games for children as well as adults. Meet “Lucas the Clown“, hop on the giant “Bungee Trampoline“, encounter the “Slam Dunk“, and a host of other carnival games with loads of prizes to be won!

The carnival is a fundraising effort for the building of the Calvary Convention Centre (CCC) located at Bukit Jalil and is expected to be completed in March 2013. Deets are as follows:

Venue: Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Jalan Taylors  Subang Jaya, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Carnival coupons will be used for all transactions and participation and will be available at the venue.

For more information, please contact the CCC Secretariat at 603-2095 9659 or visit their website.

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Shane Filan Reacts To Westlife’s Sold-out Concert Tickets In Malaysia

People are willing to camp overnight just as long as they can get their hands on Westlife concert tickets in Malaysia – and thanks to that, the tickets for the 2-day concert are officially all sold out!

Westlife’s frontman Shane Filan expressed his astonishment on the love Malaysians have for Westlife.  The 39-year-old took to social media to thank Malaysians for their love and support, “Our 2 shows in Malaysia sold out yesterday. We love you guys!! See you all in August.”

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Shane also shared another post from organiser Macpiepro who compiled a video of Malaysians queueing up overnight to get the pre-sale tickets of Westlife concerts. “Thank you to all our amazing fans in Malaysia who queued up overnight to get pre sale tickets,”  he said.

Of course, Westlife is also getting a lot of love from our neighbouring country Indonesia where their 2-day show in the country also sold out. Due to the overwhelming demand from Indonesian fans, the boys decided to add a 3rd show in the country.

So for those who didn’t get to grab a ticket for Westlife in Malaysia, make enough noise for the organisers to notice, and who knows, we may have a 3rd show here as well!


Dreams Comes True In Shanghai With Hennessy Artistry

On December 2nd, world-renowned 2012 Hennessy Artistry rocked the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center. The mega event featured rock band Mayday, American heartthrob glam-rock artist Adam Lambert, Portuguese soul diva Aurea and Korean classic-rock band Nemesis.

Four winners of “2012 Pursue Your Dream of Music On-line Audition” fulfilled their dreams of performing on stage with the famous artists. Chinese famous rock musician Wang Feng made a surprise appearance to perform at Hennessy Artistry together with the four winners.

At the red carpet, celebrities of the music world added to the glamour of the moment. These included celebrity singers Wanting Qu, Lolipop F, Alan Kuo, Chen Yaochuan, Chen Shaoqi, and Li Sisong.

The party show kicked off with celebrating performance by Li Guang, Li Yuanbang , Liu Siwei and Hong Kong band “Empty” who were the winners of from “2012 Pursue Your Dream of Music On-line Audition”. Their impressive vocal performance had crowd cheering move on and clearly showed their talents.

The four winners then continued their performance with the medley song “Fly Higher” (飞得更高). Meanwhile, Wang Feng appeared from the stage with his contagious sound and then continued his solo performance with compositions that included “in full bloom life” (怒放的生命), “In Spring” (春天里) as inspired displays of his distinctive rock music style.

Next on stage was American handsome glamrock singer Adam Lambert, who introduced his Pop-Rock crossover, hit songs “If I had you”, “Kickin” and “Chokehold”. After singing in perfect unison, Adam Lambert continued with his popular works “Better than I”, “Never Close” and “Fever”.

After the crowd applauded Adam’s wonderful swan song, Nemesis brought the audiences to another level of excitement. Attired in their special outfit, they treated fans to the full blast of Korea-Baroque rock’s spectacular rhythms that accompanied their songs “If I didn’t Dream” , “Gees x Venus”, “I gotta Feeling” and “TaTaTa”.

Next to appear at Hennessy Artistry 2012 was Aurea, amongst Portugal’s top musical acts. With her superb voice, she has been widely known in numerous major singing awards. From her new upbeat “Don’t Ya Say it” which aroused strong passions, to the soulful soul ballad “Waiting for you”, “The Main Things”, “Scratch My Back” and “NONONO” which evoking melancholy.

Fan excitement further heightened with the appearance of Mayday, a rock band whose popularity transcends the Asian region. Beginning with their anthem of chasing a dream “Sun Wukong”（孙悟空）, they brought the evening to a climax. Included in their song lineup was the upbeat “DNA”.

They then moved to love ballads “Contentment”(知足) which their fans breathlessly savored. With “Cheers”(乾杯), fans imagined that they could turn back the clock while also resonating emotionally with the lighthearted hit “Suddenly Missing You” (突然好想你).

Mayday’s soulful performance with four winners from “2012 Pursue Your Dream of Music On-line Audition” of “Love ING”(恋爱ING) was in a powerful and moving rendition which drew Hennessy Artistry 2012 to a perfect close.

To bring in more audiences to witness this world-class music event, “Hennessy Artistry 2012” was also live-streamed via this website.

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#MH17: The Aftermath, 24 Hours Later

As world leaders demand answers over the shoot down of flight #MH17, one thing is certain – people around the world, all of those who were directly affected and even those who are not, have come together in grief. It’s not surprising that there’s probably a large percentage out there who are probably surviving with hardly any sleep since Thursday night.

Malaysia Airlines has yet to release the passenger manifest as they would only do so after all #MH17 passengers are identified and the next-of-kins contacted. However, at the site, belongings of these passengers lie amid the debris of the plane. Emergency workers and fire fighters in eastern Ukraine are picking through as much as they can, through he grisly carnage of the vast crash site – an area of 25 square kilometres.

A guidebook on Bali, a children’s card game, a first grader’s colouring book, stuffed toys, and thrown open luggages are amongst some things that have been recovered from the site. Because it’s an indication of just how many happy and excited holidayers as well as young children were on board, some of the rescue workers have found the findings hard to stomach.

While the items were painstakingly recovered by the emergency crew, fire fighters have to make their way through the wreckage and comb through debris stopping here and there to plant sticks tied with white rags/flags to identify the location of some of the 298 victims.

It’s ironic that there’s also a sprawling sunflower field where Malaysia Airlines’ flight MH17 crashed, as it paints such a beautiful and serene picture and yet, it’s now the same location where a tragedy of such a scale has taken place.

The world, having identified with the severity of this international disaster as an implication of what the Ukraine-Russia crisis can do to humankind, has been sending flowers to embassies and holding candlelight vigils in one big united #PrayForMH17 prayer. Even those who can’t physically be there for the vigils have readily offered love and support.

As announced by PM Najib Razak late last night during a live broadcast, Malaysia flags will fly at half-mast for the next three days (until 21st July, Monday) as the country mourns the deaths of passengers and crew onboard.

“Let us be united to face this tragedy,” he said.

See more pictures from the aftermath of the #MH17 in this gallery (non gory and safe to view):

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were on board the #MH17 flight.

Meanwhile, we’ve created a special Spotify playlist in remembrance of the lives that were lost. Also, for more timely and verified updates, please visit Malaysia Airlines’ official website and follow their Twitter account.

Families of passengers and crew may contact +603 7884 1234 (Malaysia) or +31703487770 (Netherlands).


Ridiculous QR Codes

Ah, Quick Response (QR) Codes. Every geek, advertiser, & marketeer wants in on them these days. To the layman (or “laywoman”), it appears to be some kinda of matrix-like pattern that no normal human being would be able to decode with the naked eye. Which is what gives it its mystery. So mysterious that it caught on like a bug that everybody wants one to represent their brand or product or identity and everybody else wants to decode them all.

So while you scramble to dig out your smart gadget to scan and decode a QR Code, consider these highly ridiculous ones which will leave you completely clueless. As clueless as when you first set eyes on the QR Code. And perhaps a little bit amused too if you’re still alive:

“A rose by any other name, would..”  ..still be as confusing.

Here’s one that had every intention of playing “hide and seek”. Uh, sure.

Yes, it’s true. QR Codes aren’t only mysterious; they keep you snuggly and warm too.

Sure, we’ll scan it – just as soon as we can finally catch up to the bus.

Warning: Made for freakishly tall human beings only.

Scan the code, but mind the gap. If this doesn’t “code” suicide, we don’t know what else does.

We know there are some funnier QR Codes lying/sticking/flying/random-ing around wherever you are too. And if you have some of that hilarity to share, take a picture and send it to us at submit@hype.my. Also, do remember to attach the picture in the e-mail with your details:

Just so that we’ll know who to credit those pictures to :)

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(UPDATE) #SunwayUniversity: Student Believed To Have Commited Suicide On Campus?

This definitely just sent a shock through our systems. We got word that a Sunway University student apparently jumped to her death on campus a few hours ago :(

According to various social media updates, the student is believed to have fallen from the new 12-storey Sunway University building located in Bandar Sunway.

Witnesses have flocked to Twitter and Facebook to confirm that the incident happened and one even claimed to have seen “an object falling” from a few floors above the 3rd floor.

As at time of writing, Sunway University has yet to release an official statement regarding the news. It is not confirmed as of yet that it was indeed an act of suicide, so let’s not jump into conclusions.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.

Sunway University has updated their Facebook page with an official statement from Sunway Education Group Senior Executive Director Elizabeth Lee. In the status, the university confirmed that a student had indeed fall from a high floor on campus, and that she didn’t survive the fall.

The university also stressed that investigations are currently underway and thus, urged the public to respect the privacy of the deceased’s family during this difficult time.

We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we have more details.

Source: Sunway University’s Facebook page.


Hardwell, Dyro, & Dannic Drops 2014 Revealed North American Tour Aftermovie

Across 2000 miles, the venues were bigger and the cities were different and the aftermovie is as wild as you expected it to be!

The 2014 edition of the Revealed North American Bus Tour may be a little more haunted than the 2013 edition but no ghost can stop Hardwell, Dyro and Dannic from having their fun! The documented video showed the artistes and crew stumbling upon an abandoned swimming pool — which coincidentally is one of the most haunted locations on earth, just before one of the first shows.

Ever since then, the whole tour seemed to be filled with weird occurrences but that didn’t stop the three DJs from putting on massive shows at every venue for whoever and whatever that was in attendance.

The 2014 Revealed North American Bus Tour was a special and memorable 10 days for the guys as their busy schedules generally don’t allow them to spend this much time together. Apart from playing video games on the bus, exploring the cities and catching up over beers, Dyro and Dannic made time to work on new music and their upcoming track “Radical” — set to drop on June 16th, is used in the aftermovie.

Check out the video below to see how crazy the 2014 Revealed North American Bus Tour was!


BTS: K-Pop Idol Boy Group To Make Their Way To Malaysia In June

Malaysian ARMYs (as BTS’ fans are lovingly called), rejoice! Bangtan Boys aka BTS, who sang “2 Cool 4 Skool”, are finally coming to Malaysia soon.

Even though the concert announcement was made on 1st April, IME Productions certainly wasn’t joking when they confirmed that the 7-member idol boy group will be making their way to Kuala Lumpur this June for their first-ever concert in Malaysia.

BTS made their debut with the song “No More Dream” on 13th June 2014 under Big Hit Entertainment. The members were recruited through their agency’s “Hit it” auditions in 2010 and 2011.

Suga from Gyeongsang and V from Daegu were the first 2 members to be recruited to join the group. The agency recruited Jungkook after he left the Superstar K3 auditions in 7th grade. Jimin and Jin were recruited through private auditions while J-Hope was part of a street dance team called Neuron. Rap Monster already established himself as an underground rapper and had released several tracks informally, including a collaboration with Block B‘s Zico.

The group released their first mini-album, “Skool Luv Affair” on 12th February 2014 and subsequently released their Japanese debut album on 4th June 2014. They have performed at various music programmes and won several “New Artist of the Year” awards, including those at the 2013 MelOn Music Awards, the 2013 Golden Disk Awards, and the 2014 Seoul Music Awards.

They attended KCON in Los Angeles on 10th August and collaborated with Block B during the 2014 Mnet Asia Music Awards.

Titled “2015 BTS Live Trilogy In Malaysia – Episode II: The Red Bullet”, the concert is set to be held at Mega Star Arena in June. However, IME Productions, the lead promoter of the concert, did not announce the concert date.

They are holding a “Guess The Concert Date” contest for the fans, allowing them to win prizes before the ticket launch. Participants will need to answer IME’s question and leave a comment on their Facebook page. The grand prize winner will receive an official bomb light stick and a BTS autographed poster while the consolation prize winner will only get an autographed poster.

The ticket launch will be held on 12th April (April) at the main concourse area of KWC Fashion Mall from 11am until 3pm. First 1,000 ticket buyers will receive an exclusive giant concert poster on first come first serve basis. VIP ticket buyers are entitled to participate in a lucky draw session and win exclusive “Hello session” passes.

Details of the Hello session event will be posted on a later date.

** All ticket prices shown are inclusive of 6% GST and exclusive of RM4 ticket processing fee

Interested buyers can also purchase their tickets via TicketCharge, starting from 12th April (Sunday) at 3pm. From 13th April (Monday) onwards, the tickets can also be purchased at the TicketCharge office, Speedy music store, Rock Corner music store, Victoria music center, Neway Karaoke outlet, and Celcom blue cube outlet.

Not quite sure which ticket zone you should buy for “2015 BTS Live Trilogy In Malaysia – Episode II: The Red Bullet”?

Fret not, IME Productions has finally released the seating plan via their official Facebook page.

The concert promoter also released a comprehensive list of information to answer the most commonly-asked questions.

For more information about the tickets, call TicketCharge hotline at (603)92228811 or IME Productions hotline at (603)21666166.

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#Syabas: Water Disruption To Take Place In KL & PJ On 29th March

Due to the baking hot weather this season, there will be water disruptions taking place across the Klang Valley at the end of this month.

In an effort to upgrade the water distribution system in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) will be carrying out a few pipe repairs and replacement work from 6am on 29th March until 2am on 30th March.

As a result, some parts of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya will experience temporary water interruptions during the 20-hour replacement works. Syabas said the affected locations may take up 12 to 72 hours for the water supply to return to normal, depending on how far your location is situated from the supply source.

Water supply in certain parts of Kuala Lumpur should be restored and reconnected in 12 hours, whereas recovery in Petaling Jaya will take up between 24 hours to 72 hours, so residents are advised to use water sparingly and store enough for use when the water disruption takes place.

Check out the images below to see if your location is affected:

We are no strangers to water disruptions. Sometimes we get this sort of unexpected surprise without any prior notice, so this upcoming water disruption shouldn’t come as something new. Do make early preparations and store water throughout this week. If your gym or local sports centre isn’t affected, take advantage of it and sneak some showers there.

In case you’re wondering how much water you should store, the New Straits Times suggests that an average Malaysian family of 4 requires about 20 cubic metres of water monthly (20,000 litres). That’s approximately 645 litres for 1 family in a day. To give you a better perspective, 3 to 5 pails for water per person, per day should be enough.

For more information, hit up Syabas’ website here.

Sources: Poskod, The Star, Free Malaysia Today.


The Reason Why The Proton Iswara Family Wants Donations To Stop

Security guard S Ganesh and his wife, Parameswari, along with their three kids, or better known as the Proton Iswara family, have been receiving quite an immense amount of attention from netizens since last week.

For those in the dark, the family of five had been living in their rusty Proton Iswara for the past eight months, after their house located in Carnarvon Street, Penang was destroyed in a fire incident back on 6th April.

The hardship didn’t last long, thankfully. Just one day after Christmas Day (Saturday, 26th December), Malay Mail Online (MMO) revealed that Ganesh and his family were given a housing unit at a People’s Housing Project (PPR). The good news didn’t stop there! The family will also receive monthly financial assistance.

However, Ganesh had requested for everyone to stop sending any more donations in cash and kind. For what reason you ask? According to the 34-year-old, he had finally gotten what he wanted, which is a roof over their heads for shelter. “With the PPR unit given to us, we humbly request everyone to stop sending any more donations to my family and me,” he told the publication.

Previously, it was reported that when Ganesh and his family ran out of money and food, they were forced to feed their baby with coffee and warm water, while their other two children ate biscuits. With only RM1,200 salary a month, most of the money were used to buy disposable diapers, petrol and also to cover for car maintenance fees.


The Reason Gal Gadot Is Getting Backlash After Being Cast As Cleopatra

Paramount Pictures is set to film the new movie “Cleopatra”, while actress Gal Gadot will be playing the role of the iconic Egyptian queen.

When we first found out this news, there were two factors that instantly grabbed our attention. One, the legendary story of Cleopatra is coming onscreen and two, Gal Gadot will be acting as the historic queen herself.

However, while many are super excited for the first part and can’t wait to see this story replayed in modern times, the public’s sentiments towards Gadot being chosen to play the role of Cleopatra are mixed, to say the least.

Gadot is an Israeli actress, while Cleopatra is an Egyptian queen. This difference in ethnicity has raised a lot of confusion and disagreement on how appropriate is for the “Wonder Woman” actress to hold this role.

Since the making of the movie was recently announced, netizens have shared many posts criticising the casting choice. The topic is currently trending on Twitter with posts pointing out that Gadot is not Egyptian and does not resemble what Cleopatra is said to have looked like.

Take a look at some of these said tweets here:

Which Hollywood dumbass thought it would be a good idea to cast an Israeli actress as Cleopatra (a very bland looking one) instead of a stunning Arab actress like Nadine Njeim?

And shame on you, Gal Gadot. Your country steals Arab land & you’re stealing their movie roles… smh. https://t.co/GY5tYEcl4K pic.twitter.com/JcrnM1RUQq

— Sameera Khan (@SameeraKhan) October 11, 2020

yeah cleopatra was greek, but can we NOT have gal gadot playing her cause uhm. they look nothing alike?? Make An Effort pic.twitter.com/Q8lzc0NXbd

— katie ⚢ | shivcel republic citizen (@plaguegirll) October 11, 2020

Sure let's cast an Israeli woman as an Ancient Egyptian Queen 🥴

— Mohamed Yasser (@yasserm9248) October 11, 2020

They can't find an Egyptian for the role?Hollywood white washing still going strong.#EndSarsNow

Many keyboard warriors have been responding to these objections of casting Gadot by stating that Cleopatra wasn’t an Egyptian, but was actually Greek due to her ancestral lineage. However, counter-arguments to this counter-argument state the point that while Cleopatra’s ancestors were indeed from Greece, the Egyptian queen herself was born, bred and reigned in Egypt – definitely making her more Egyptian than European.

Gadot being an Israeli with a European background is thought to be unfit to play an Egyptian with a European background. Especially with the current political climate in Egypt and Israel, this issue seems to hit a nerve on multiple levels.

Nonetheless, as with anything on the internet, there are both yay-sayers and naysayers. And so, Gadot also has a few netizens of her own backing her up, claiming that the 35-year-old actress is quite suitable to take up this esteemed role.

I'm going to say this once and I'm not going to say it again, Cleopatra was Greek.

Yes, she was in Egyptian ruler but she was Greek with Persian and Syrian ancestry. The people who are reacting negatively that to this are uneducated and uninformed.

Gal Gadot deserves this role. pic.twitter.com/7h1oYu9ClX

— The Moonlight Warrior 🌙 (@BlackMajikMan90) October 11, 2020

gal gadot has been cast as cleopatra. i’m in. https://t.co/A5scXYsSax

— Eve Barlow (@Eve_Barlow) October 11, 2020

So, what do you think? Is Gadot suitable to play one of the greatest rulers of ancient Egypt or is it actually whitewashing and ignorance, as claimed by the disapproving netizens?

We need a history lesson to solve this debate STAT!

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#TaeTiSeo: Comeback Date Confirmed + New Teaser Images + Pre-Release #Whisper

Even when hidden, they “twinkle”! The sub-unit group from Girls’ Generation, TaeTiSeo, will be making their long-awaited comeback soon and the date has been confirmed!

Previously, we reported that TaeTiSeo (name derived from the first syllables of the members’ name: Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun) is working on a new album and preparing for their upcoming comeback. Prior to the release of their highly anticipated album, the girls held a press conference in Korea to unveil their new reality TV show, “The TaeTiSeo x OnStyle”!

Now, it seems like the girls are ready to storm into the K-Pop industry again with their upcoming album, “Holler”. The digital album will be made available on 16th September while the physical album will go on sale on 18th September. What, that’s next week. So soon!

“Holler” will be their 2nd mini album since their successful debut in 2012 with the hit single “Twinkle.  The girls will be holding a comeback showcase as well on 16th September at Seoul Olympic Park.

As if the announcement wasn’t enough to create a buzz, Taeyeon uploaded an Instagram post and stated that the group will pre-release a new song, “Whisper”, on 13th September (and that is tomorrow if you are reading this on 12th September!).

The concept for the album has been unveiled as well, with the release of new teaser images for Taeyeon and Tiffany. More teaser images will be released soon and we are so excited to discover what they might have in store for us!

So, what do you think of their comeback concept?


Dato’ Seri Vida Says Iqbal Zulkefli Sounds Like A “Pondan” In His “Hujan” MV

Dato’ Seri Vida finally broke her silence about her former beau Iqbal Zulkefli’s recently-released ballad single titled “Hujan” (Rain).

In an interview with mStar, the cosmetics entrepreneur revealed that she was unable to finish watching the full music video. Apparently, she was utterly disgusted with the actions of her former personal assistant (PA), particularly the wedding scene featuring him with another woman.

“I admit I was truly offended when people compared the storyline shown in the MV with our (past) story. He’s trying so hard and it’s so disgusting! He is indeed hungry for fame. He will do anything in order to achieve his dream of becoming famous,” DS Vida revealed to the local portal.

“I just couldn’t bear watching the whole MV,” the “I Am Me” songstress further added in the chat. “He’s publicising his personal story. It is full of slander and lies in order to gain popularity and also to gain sympathy from the public. Although the video clip features a much younger actress, there are still some netizens who pointed out the similarities between the MV and our past relationship.”

In sharing her two cents about the single’s instant success, the 50-year-old argued that the song received great response from listeners thanks to the strong storyline as portrayed in the MV. DS Vida said, “The strength of this song to me is actually a creatively-produced music video. Regarding his vocals, I agree with Michael Ang’s sentiment, saying that his voice sounds like a ‘pondan’. Plus, he even revealed his plans to participate in ‘Anugerah Juara Lagu’? How funny.”


Ryan Reynolds To Play Pikachu In Live-Action #Pokemon Movie

Deadpool is getting ready to catch ’em all. For reasons we don’t understand, Ryan Reynolds has been cast as the iconic yellow creature, Pikachu, in the upcoming live-action “Pokemon” movie.

The 41-year-old A-lister has signed on to Legendary Entertainment for a starring role in “Detective Pikachu“, as the titular character. The Hollywood Reporter announced that shooting for the Rob Letterman-directed film will begin mid-January in London.

For the uninitiated, “Detective Pikachu” is a video game that was exclusively released in Japan last year. Unlike the original Pikachu that we all know and love, Detective Pikachu is able to talk in complete sentences – think of it as the Pokemon version of Sherlock Holmes. The Pikachu Reynolds is playing is basically a self-styled investigator who excels at finding things.

Similar to how Andy Serkis portrayed Gollum in “Lord of the Rings”, Reynolds’ Pikachu “is said to be motion capture in nature”. Plus, with Reynolds cast as the lead, we can’t imagine Detective Pikachu being anywhere as sweet as Ash’s Pikachu. The hunky actor has been known for his signature snark, so maybe we’ll see some of that in “Detective Pikachu”.

Curious to know what a Deadpool and Pikachu hybrid would look like? Check this fan art out:

The “Deadpool” star joins Justice Smith (whose character’s father has been kidnapped) and Kathryn Newton (playing a sassy journalist). What do y’all think of Reynolds playing Pikachu? Many seem to think that it should be Danny DeVito.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Kotaku.

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Fans Go Crazy Over Adidas Malaysia’s 50% Discount Promo

In conjunction with Mother’s Day celebration, Adidas Malaysia is offering a special promotion of up to 50% discount for all in-store items.

This offer has been running for 3 days and will last until today (Monday, 11th May). For those who are concerned amid the Covid-19 outbreak, fret not, because the renowned sports brand has step up their game to ensure the safety of all its loyal customers.

In this case, the outlet only allows a maximum amount of 30 persons to enter. However, this depends on the size of the boutique itself. In addition, your body temperature will be screened before you are permitted to set your foot into the outlet.

So what are y’all waiting for? Hurry and visit your nearest adidas retail outlet before it’s too late. Don’t forget to put your mask on and stay safe!


#RLStine: A “Fear Street” Movie Is Apparently In The Works!

Clearly, the world doesn’t have enough horror movies that are aimed to scare the hell out of the teenagers.

R.L.Stine’s horror novel series is the perfect source material, and what better way to freak young adults out than bringing them to the big screen?

According to TheWrap, 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment will develop a movie based on “Fear Street”, the popular teenage horror fiction series written by “Goosebumps” author R.L Stine.

Stein himself confirmed the news to TheWrap, but he isn’t allowed to provide further details. “I’m not allowed to say, but yeah, there’s something happening. I’m usually a loose cannon but they really didn’t want me to talk about it,” Stine said.

However, Stine downplayed the report and shot down the rumour during the “Goosebumps” panel during the recent New York Comic Con (NYCC).

To avoid confusion and get further clarification, movie blog JobBlo had a chance to talk to Stine immediately after the panel.

I hope it turns out to be true, and I hope to be able in a few weeks to say, yes, we’re doing a Fear Street movie. But at this point, there’s no contract, it shouldn’t have been leaked, it’s not news. It’s just a rumor, really. This Fear Street thing is just ridiculous; someone leaked it because of all the Goosebumps publicity.

It appears that news of the “Fear Street” movie was prematurely reported.

JoBlo once again noted that negotiations might still be taking place, but 20th Century Fox is “waiting to see how “Goosebumps” plays with audiences when it hits theatres at the end of the week”.

Stine’s “Fear Street” series, which is aimed at younger readers, was launched in 1989. It ran for over 100 books and sold around 80 million copies worldwide, bringing total sales of Stine’s books to over USD480 million.

The books mostly take place in the fictional city of Shadyside, Ohio. Featuring average teenagers or the elders to the “Goosebumps” preteens, the stories feature supernatural activity with higher levels of violence and gore than the ones in the “Goosebumps” series.

Stine wrote this series even before he launched “Goosebumps“.

Would you like to see a “Fear Street” movie? What are some of your favourite “Fear Street” books? Share your thoughts with us in the comments box below.

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Concert Review: Wang Leehom’s Encore & Ed Sheeran Cover Were Our Highlights

Wang Leehom (王力宏)’s “Descendants of the Dragon 2060” (龙的传人 2060) world tour finally arrived in the heart of Kuala Lumpur last weekend and concert-goers were transported to the future – where there was only love, hope and good music.

As this was intended to be a concept concert, Leehom played the role of a visitor from outer space, sent to Earth as beacon to show the way. Needless to say, fans (who have not seen him in years) were excited to see what he had in store.

The Chinese-American singer-songwriter’s 21st stop of his world tour kicked off with a video showing him in cryogenic freeze mode. After being sent to Malaysia, Leehom made his grand entrance via a giant spaceship. Clad in an all-black sparkly bodysuit, he launched into “Heroes of Earth” (盖世英雄).

We may be on the minority on this but the sections where he was attacked by the “Selfish” tribe didn’t quite hit the mark. The sci-fi bit was rather cheesy at times, and boy, Leehom had no problem hamming it up. The “I whack you so you pretend to fall down and act injured” act felt like a parent putting on a play-act to amuse their kid.

But as someone suggests, this may be the result of Leehom’s current role as a father. Perhaps he’s taken inspiration from the bedtime stories he reads to his three children –  Jiali, four, Jiana, two, and Jiayao, who was born last August. Besides it makes sense that this is the kind of message (not be selfish) one would want to pass on to their young ones.

As a result, we felt a disconnect, like something was gelling. It was only when Leehom (The Space Man) took a back seat and Leehom (The Family Man) came forth, the concert started to feel more personal. The entertainer shared that “Dearest” (亲爱的) was written for his daughters and the video was dedicated to his newborn son.

Although his newer, lesser-known songs from his impressive repertoire were decent, the loudest cheers and singalong were reserved for his older (but definitely gold) nostalgic songs. They include “One And Only” (唯一), “Heartbeat” (心跳), as well as “All The Things You Never Knew” (你不知道的事). It was in those moments when Stadium Merdeka was transformed to a massive karaoke joint.

There were plenty of cute moments too. Like when fans were screaming for Leehom to take of his shirt (multiple times). Despite his refusal, HOManiacs still got to admire his muscle arms which he showed off in a variety of tanktops. We couldn’t stop laughing when the kiss cam came on and everyone got to see selected couples awkwardly smooch.

The best part came during the encore section, in fact it felt more like a fan service segment. The 42-year-old singer got down from the stage to interact with fans in the VVIP section. He seemed for relax, even expressing how “free” it was to just sing candidly (fans were tossing request after request) and banter with the crowd.

Namewee wasn’t present to duet but he did perform “Stranger In The North” (漂向北方), joking that the Malaysian star could’ve continued with his rap verses. For those that don’t know, Leehom actually performed Lady Gaga’s Oscar-winning song “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born” when he was in Singapore. We didn’t get to hear “Shallow”, but when someone requested for an English song, the pop star serenaded us with Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”.

Wang Leehom performing a cover of Ed Sheeran's Perfect. pic.twitter.com/L0O6YS2hQS

— Hype Malaysia (@HypeMY) March 17, 2019

Throughout the night, Leehom showed off his musicality in more ways than one. Not only did he played three types of guitar (including the electric and acoustic instrument), he also picked up his violin and performed with his piano. As if we needed a reminder of what a multi-talented artist he is.

Leehom ended the night on a high note. But then there was this lady standing outside the concert venue with her bizarre sign. We shrug it off and continued humming his tunes as we head back home.


Enjoy Music, Food & Water Fights At Malaysia’s Songkran Festival

Get ready for a fun event of music, food and water splashing as organiser Aspirano brings over Songkran festival to Malaysia!

For those of you who may not know, Songkran is basically Thai New Year’s national holiday which is well-known for its water fights.

The festival is held on the 13th of April every year, but now, you no longer need to travel all the way to Thailand to enjoy the festival as Malaysia now has its very own version to promote the culture and festival of Thailand

Called Songkran Music Concert & Food Festival 2019, the festival will take place on 13th and 14th April 2019 at Penang’s Design Village Mall in Batu Kawan, featuring water gun and balloon battles, various performances, and a food fiesta!

Some of the performers at the event include the sexy Leng sisters, DJ Leng Yein and Leng Sean; DJ Reece Low from Australia, and other local acts such as DJ Serena Vanilla, Andy C & DJ Kimo, Ah Ya, DJ Sugar-X and more.

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Hype’s Exclusive: Of Inspirations & Things To Come With #LangLeav

In case you didn’t hear, modern day poet and bestselling author Lang Leav was in town about a week ago as part of her book signing tour. The event also saw a throng of fans being given the golden opportunity to meet their favourite author.

Being big fans of hers ourselves, we buckled up bright and early on a Sunday morning to get our copies of “Love & Misadventure” and “Lullabies” signed. Not only did we manage to get those signed, we also had the opportunity to sit down with Lang Leav to chat, have coffee, and some wedges for a bit at the Kinokuniya Cafe right before the event. All thanks to our friends from Penguin Books Malaysia, of course, and we cannot count our lucky stars enough for the chance to do so!

Hi Lang! Welcome back to Kuala Lumpur. Before coming back here, what did you remember most about this city and what were you looking forward to most when you knew that you were coming back?

Hi! It’s my second time here and the first time was a very whirlwind trip so..I just remember getting here and sort of just leaving right away on the same day. But I do remember the people because everyone was so lovely and welcoming. I also remember the food because the food here in amazing. But I haven’t had a lot of time here. I’d love to come back here again for a longer time. I just love the people here. Everyone’s so friendly, it’s like family almost.

So you are an exhibiting artist and I read somewhere that you have your own fashion line, and then you also write books! Is there anything that you want to do that you haven’t gotten around to doing yet?

Well, I just love writing books so I think that’s what I’ve always wanted to do even though I took different paths to get there. But I think writing is the thing that I’m really passionate about and moving forward, I’d like to write more books :)

Have you ever thought of writing, maybe, like a script for a movie?

Oh, I’ve never thought of that. Having said that, you’ll just never know what’s going to happen in the future.

I’ve read both “Love & Misadventure” and “Lullabies” back-to-back and I was wondering if the content in these books are collections of your work over years that you put together?

The first one, “Love & Misadventure”, were more like poems that I’ve had for a long time but there was also a mixture some new pieces whereas the second one, “Lullabies”, most of the poems in there brand new pieces. Because what happened with social media now is that I’m interacting with my fans on a daily basis and I really like to give them something new. So what I do is that I try to write a new piece everyday and through that, I was able to write enough content for another book. And that’s how “Lullabies” came about.

Which one of the 2 holds more sentimental values for you?

They both do. It’s just like when you have children – you love them both in their own way and they do feel like children in a way. I think most writers feel that. That their books are..its like a creative thing, it’s theirs, and they’re protective over it.

Are a lot of the pieces in “Love & Misadventure” or “Lullabies” based on real-life experiences?

I think I write a lot from imagination. I mean, I would’ve had to have gone through a lot to write all of that! A lot of writers write, I mean you know Suzanne Collins who writes “The Hunger Games”, I’m pretty sure she didn’t experience that. Or JK Rowling with “Harry Potter”. I think a lot of authors just use their imagination and empathy and of course everyone goes through life experiences and sometimes you take that onboard as well.

Where do you draw inspiration from for your work? Is it from travelling or the music that you listen to? Or maybe from movies that you’ve watched?

I just draw inspiration from everything around me and the biggest source of inspiration, particularly in the last couple of years, would be from my readers. Because they’re always writing to me and sharing their stories, and because of that..I’ve got this insight into their lives. So a story they’ve shared with me would spark something and I’d write it.

Can you tell us about what’s to come for Lang Leav? Are you working on any new books?

I’m working on 2 projects at the moment. One is a third poetry and prose book in the same name as the other 2 (“Love & Misadventure” and “Lullabies”). And I’m also working on a novel which I’m halfway through but that has no release date yet. I’m just giving myself the time and the creative freedom to really work on that.

We’ll looking forward to reading those soon too then! Thank you so much for the chat, Lang Leav. It was great meeting you.

For more pictures from Lang Leav’s book signing event at Kinokuniya KLCC, check out the gallery below:

Lang Leav’s books, “Love & Misadventure” and “Lullabies” are available at all major bookstores nationwide.

For more information on Lang Leav, visit her website. She’s also on Facebook and Twitter so follow her for more updates!

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AirAsia X: Long Haul Flights To Hawaii & “A Europe Destination” By End 2015

Nevermind 2017, it seems that you might be able to score that AirAsia X flight to Hawaii sooner than you had initially expected! The long haul arm of Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd plans to launch its first US flights in November, with the drop in fuel prices helping revive a push into intercontinental service that the airline curtailed 3 years ago.

For starters, AirAsia X will kick off with 4 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu on 1st November, according to a regulatory filing published Monday (6th April), with a refueling stop in Osaka. The planned Honolulu flights would be the first direct service between Malaysia and Hawaii.

Also announced by AirAsia Bhd boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes himself, AirAsia X has plans for a destination in Europe, but he has declined to elaborate further. He did say, however, that “it’s going to be a very sexy route”.

AirAsia X abandoned flights between the Malaysian capital and London and Paris in 2012 because of soaring fuel prices. But now, with declining global oil prices, longer haul international flights will make a comeback. “We have to go back to Europe. By being in Europe and the United States, it would change the brand profile quite dramatically,” he told reporters after the launching of Wisma Tune.

AirAsia X currently serves 18 cities in Asia and Australasia, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia with a fleet of 23 Airbus Group NV A330 jets.

Meanwhile, AirAsia X group chief executive officer Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said the airline was working on streamlining its operations, managing capacity and reducing cost. He said the airline had since February embarked on an internal restructuring exercise.

On Monday (6th April), AirAsia X’s share price closed one sen lower at 45 sen, giving it a market capitalisation of RM1.07bil.

Year-to-date, its share price has fallen almost 30% from 64.5 sen. AirAsia’s share price closed one sen lower at RM2.28.

Regardless, where do you guys think this “Europe destination” would be? Rather, what/where are you hoping for? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!


Feminist Wonder Woman and Gay X-Men: Breaking Down The Notion Of Politics and Ideology In Films

I remember an argument I had about a year ago during Oscar season, with a buddy of mine about the very notion of movies being more than just… movies. She wondered why I and many other cinephiles were desperately clamouring for Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” to win Best Picture. “Who cares if it’s a movie about a character who is black and homosexual? It’s just a movie.”

Over the years, I’ve heard many arguments in that same vein, like, “why are people making a big fuss about Oscar so white?” A couple of days ago, I brought up the notion of politics in comic book movies, again, with a friend. “Stop over analyzing every f**king thing. Why can’t movies just be switchoffyourbrains entertainment anymore?”

But here’s the funny thing. When have movies EVER been mere entertainment vehicles?

We must look to Hitler and Nazi Germany during the World War II era. How did a tiny dude with horrible facial grooming skills rise to power? Did he put guns to the heads of Germans and force them to suck his dick? No. He rose to prominence because he successfully convinced people to buy into his ideologies, through propaganda. Even atop the food chain, Hitler realised the importance of disseminating ideology, especially through art and so he took over the German film industry.

When Hitler came to power in 1933, Germany had the second largest film industry in the world at the time. Along with the Minister of Propaganda, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, Hitler transformed the industry from a free-flowing medium for artistic expression into a rigidly regulated method for the government to influence the thoughts of German moviegoers.

The 1933 film “Hitlerjunge Quex” (“Our Flags Lead Us Forward”) entails a Hitler Youth named Heine Volker who gets killed by socialists/communists. Isn’t this just a regular piece of entertainment that falls under the ‘drama’ genre? Not at all. Films like this convinced young Germans that  Hitler’s way is the right way.

This isn’t to say that movies aren’t there to entertain. On the contrary, it is because films, music (and art in general) function first and foremost as entertainment vehicles, it is especially powerful.

In his book “Understanding Movies”, Louis Giannetti states:

“Ideology is usually defined as a body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class, or culture. The term is generally associated with politics and party platforms, but it can also mean a given set of values that are implicit in any human enterprise — including filmmaking.”

I know, sounds like a bunch of complicated mumbo jumbo. But in simpler terms in means, ideologies are a system of IDEAS that can be spread via various means including FILMS. And these ideologies that are disseminated don’t have to be explicit. More often than not, ideologies are spread implicitly — which can be all the more powerful.

Giannetti posits that there are THREE categories of ideologies in film, which are NEUTRAL, IMPLICIT and EXPLICIT.

The neutral category consists of movies that are solely for pleasure, with little to no meaning. These films are meant to be looked at on a surface level. Pondering on Giannetti’s first category, Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise (besides the first movie) comes to mind.

Michael Bay has used a rehashed formula, in a series of Transformers movies that consists of mind-numbing action sequences and explosions with zero purpose whatsoever. Unless you count the destruction of brain cells purpose. But even in a movie like Transformers, one can argue that it isn’t exactly neutral considering many of the characters and jokes are outright stereotypical and racist. Perhaps a better example would be “Minions”, which is as basic and purposeless of a film it can possibly get.

The implicit category is one that I find most fascinating and (perhaps) most effective. In these films, Giannetti states that in this category none of the characters blatantly spell out the virtues of this story and the messages of the movie are left to the audience to interpret. 2015’s groundbreaking blockbuster, “Mad Max: Fury Road” comes to mind.

On the surface, Mad Max: Fury Road is merely a two-hour BATSHIT CRAZY post-apocalyptic car chase with illiterate crazy idiots going apeshit on a bunch of other crazy people. It comes with guns, explosions, small vehicles with spikes, HUGE vehicles with spikes, all maneuvered by pale bald men with tumours, not before spray painting their mouths silver. In other words, it’s a f**king Godsend.

But if you look deeper, this movie is so much deeper. It is one that revolves around hierarchy, religious extremism and also feminism. One of the more powerful scenes involves the female Furiosa (Charlize Theron) using the shoulder of a man, Max (Tom Hardy) to balance her rifle.

This is where movies like “Wonder Woman”, “Captain America: Civil War”, “X-Men” and many other movies, blockbuster or otherwise come in. Even movies like “Ex-Machina”, “Arrival” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” fall in this category.

Over the course of the past year, Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” has turned into a cultural phenomenon, because of how good the film is in general, but also because of its feminist themes. One line in the movie delivered by Diana Prince stands out in particular:

It’s concluded that men are integral for reproduction, but unnecessary for the purposes of pleasure.

This could refer to two things. One, masturbation and two (the most likely reference), girl on girl action.

The X-Men movies, on the other hand, have always been stories about the oppressed, especially members of the LGBT community. In an interview conducted with Buzzfeed Brews, Ian McKellen AKA Magneto said that the main reason he agreed to act in the X-Men franchise is that director Bryan Singer told him that the X-Men were not just ordinary superheroes, but rather, like members of the LGBT community.

I was sold it by Bryan who said, Mutants are like gays. They’re cast out by society for no good reason. And, as in all civil rights movements, they have to decide: Are they going to take the Xavier line — which is to somehow assimilate and stand up for yourself and be proud of what you are, but get on with everybody — or are you going to take the alternative view — which is, if necessary, use violence to stand up for your own rights. And that’s true. I’ve come across that division within the gay rights movement.

The third category, just like the first, is pretty straightforward. Movies with explicit ideologies have characters explicitly tell you where they stand on the moral compass as well as what the message of the story is. This brings to thought the movies like Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay.

Selma is a patriotically themed movie that is set after Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I have a dream” speech. In this movie, all the characters’ motives are shown in an explicit manner. We know that Martin Luther King Jr. preaches fighting for equal rights in a peaceful manner, while Malcolm X sometimes embraces violence. It is also blatantly obvious that the messages in this movie are about oppression, equality and living together in harmony.

In “Film Theory: An Introduction Through the Senses”, it is stated that film can change people’s lives and worldviews as well as transform and distort people’s perception. In 2014, theatre chains in Thailand opted to withdraw The Hunger Games movie, “Mockingjay Part 1” following the incident where several youth protesters were arrested for using the three-finger salute, a gesture taken from The Hunger Games franchise which signifies resistance against an authoritarian government.

Here’s another interesting finding. In a research done by Michelle Pautz, she discovered that after watching Oscar-winning films “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Argo”, approximately 25% of her sample space changed their opinion on the government, choosing to trust the direction of the United States government.  In fact, the usage of films as a persuasive tool isn’t something new. Even during World War 1, the United States used films to shape public opinion in favour of the United States, whereby films such as Battle Cry of Peace explicitly showed German soldiers laying New York City to waste.

Whether you realise it or not, movies are windows to the world and humanity. Whether you’re conscious of it or not, movies play a role in shaping your perception. Which is why it’s important for all voices to be heard, whether you’re male, female, black, white, brown or green with purple tentacles. Without representation from all walks of life in front and behind the camera, we risk consuming films with skewed, one-sided ideologies, which of course has been a Hollywood staple for the longest of times.

Thankfully, change seems to be taking place, with the likes of Jordan Peele and Greta Gerwig getting best director nods at the Oscars. This is also why it’s important for us to continue to explore and examine films on a deeper level.

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#Uber: Ride-Sharing Service Now Available In Kuantan; Get 4 Free Rides Worth RM5

Rejoice Kuantan folks! Uber has now expanded its services to your region.

In celebration of its 3rd anniversary, Uber has extended its operations to the 9th city in Malaysia – Kuantan. This comes just in time for Chinese New Year! For those traveling back to Kuantan with no transportation to get around, you can now opt for an Uber ride instead.

“Whether you’re looking to get home from Kuantan Sentral Terminal after a bus ride to Kuantan, or get to East Coast Mall for a round (or two!) of shopping, look no further – your Uber is here,” reads the statement by Uber.

Since Uber Kuantan is just hitting the streets, availability may be limited so do take note that you may have to wait slightly longer than usual.

As for the Uber rates, the base fare starts at RM 1, followed by RM0.30 per minute and RM0.60 per kilometre. The cancelation fee will be RM5.

To celebrate Uber’s launch in Kuantan for 1 month, new users will get to enjoy 4 free rides worth RM5 each from today (Wednesday, 25th January) until this Saturday (28th January). Just remember to key in the promo code: RIDEUBERKUANTAN.

For more information, visit Uber Malaysia’s official website and Facebook page.


Malaysian Soul Singer NJWA Heads To Japan Next Month For A Tour

Malaysian R&B/neo-soul artist Najwa Mahiaddin, or better known by her stage moniker NJWA, is heading to the land of the rising sun next month for her very 1st tour ever!

NJWA who is the daughter of Malaysia’s Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, is set to promote her latest self-titled EP “NJWA” as well as her new image after a 3-year hiatus from the industry.

“Najwa is returning from her three year hiatus with a darker undertone in her music, experimenting with somber and minimalistic echoes over the usual warm piano accompaniments. Her soul’s deepest shadows unveiled,” as written on her social media.

The 32-year-old will be making several stops in Tokyo including Narita, Sumida, Yokohama, and Gaienmae, from 3rd to 8th November 2018.

At Gaienmae, NJWA will be performing alongside Tokyo-based multinational jazz group Fontana Folle and other yet-to-be-announced performers.

NJWA previously released 2 EPs; “Innocent Soul” (2011) and “Aurora” (2014). She was named Best New Artiste and received Best Local English Song via “Got to Go” at Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) in 2011.


BookXcess Opens Malaysia’s First Tunnel Bookstore In Shah Alam

Book lovers of Malaysia rejoice! BookXcess has opened up their 8th bookstore and it is located in the new Sunsuria Forum @ 7th Avenue, Setia Alam, near the Setia Convention Centre.

The opening of the store also marks the introduction to Malaysia’s first book tunnel concept bookstore. This means that the bookstore is located underground with a circular staircase leading to it.

BookXcess has been known to add just a bit of extra-ness to each of their stores, previously seen with their 24-hour bookstore in Cyberjaya. The interior of the store is also meticulously designed with a concept of “Getting Lost” in the world of books in mind.

The organisers of the bookstore also hope that the book store is more than just another retail outlet. As they prefer to treat it as a form of tourist attraction instead, where children can come, enjoy, and read books.

BookXcess has been the popular choice for books readers for years, with the store being known for selling books at affordable prices. The way they achieve this is by buying books from publishers that other bookstores send back.

The store will be opening daily from 10am to 10pm. Visitors of the store can also enjoy 20% off their favourite titles when they visit the place from 31st October till 3rd November 2019.

During the time, the store will also offer customers, who spend over RM50, RM100 and RM150, gifts such as free BookXcess membership, free coffee or tea at Café Wolf along with RM10 off or RM20 off their next purchase.

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#Twitter: ISIS Threatens Microblogging Site Founder Jack Dorsey & His Employees

“Your virtual war on us will cause a real war on you.”

Yeah, peeps. We hear that supporters of the Islamic State aren’t pleased about being frequently blocked by the microblogging site. So much so that they’ve taken the matter in their own hands by issuing threats. It first appeared on JustPast.it (a site that allows documents to be uploaded anonymously) and it was accompanied by a digitally altered image of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey in the crosshair of a gun/weapon.

Your virtual war on us will cause a real war on you. You started this failed war. We told you from the beginning it’s not your war, but you didn’t get it and kept closing our accounts on Twitter, but we always come back. But when our lions (brave men) come and take your breath, you will never come back to life.

It appears that the ISIS supporters also went on to call on Jihadis around the world to kill Twitter employees and “its interests in any place, people, and buildings, and don’t allow any one of the atheists to survive”.

Here’s the thing, Twitter’s terms of service bar users from posting or publishing “direct, specific threats of violence against others”. Users are also banned from using the service “for any unlawful purposes or in furtherance of illegal activities”. Hence, Twitter, like YouTube, often moves quickly to delete posts and suspend accounts that disseminate ISIS videos showing the gruesome executions of hostages.

On top of that, just last month, ISIS used Twitter to post a video suggesting followers launch attacks on police or military officials in the US, the UK, and France.

But Twitter’s not the only social media platform that has effectively clamped down hard on anything that’s ISIS-relate. YouTube has also cooperated with the British government and takes down graphic videos that show the murder of hostages by ISIS, while Facebook deleted videos showing the immolation of Jordanian pilot Muadh al-Kasasbeh.

In any case, a spokesman for Twitter, Jim Prosser, told BuzzFeed News, “Our security team is investigating the veracity of these threats with relevant law enforcement officials.”

Sources: BuzzFeed News, TechCrunch, Lowyat.Net.


Get Inspired To Capture Beautiful Raya Moments With These Tips & Tricks

There’s no question that ‘balik kampung’ is on the agenda for many as Hari Raya approaches. As with any festivities, we want to capture the most special, heartfelt, and dramatic moments during the celebrations with friends and family.

Whether it’s preparing a feast in the kitchen or playing nostalgic traditional games like ‘congkak’ and ‘capteh’, the iPhone lineup allows the user to explore features like Burst mode, Slo-Mo, Cinematic mode in 4K, and Action mode when making content. Thanks to these Malaysia and Singapore-based content creators, here are some handy tips and tricks that were #ShotoniPhone:

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Content creator and creative director at ProductNation, Umar Naqshbandi

Content Creator & Marketing Specialist, Faz Gaffa

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Traveller and Photography Enthusiast, Rozz Lee

Hopefully this will inspire you to unleash the content creator within you ;)

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Win Passes To H-Artistry Penang This May 2014!

We’ve got fantastic news for you! H-Artistry 2014 makes it debut in Penang this May 17th and we’ve got passes to give away!

H-Artistry returns this year with the first Global Art of Mixing party slated for Penang and it promises an elevated experience revolving around the brand’s signature epic super-clubbing experience! Highly anticipated, the first H-Artistry party planned for 2014 will give Penangites and KLites a reason to party up at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) from 7.00pm to 1.00am on Saturday, May 17th, 2014.

Apart from indulging in the brand’s delicious signature long drink, partygoers will also get to party it up with performances by Taiwanese multi-genre powerhouse and vocal heroes, Magic Power, Australia’s DJ Brooklyn who is known for her energetic and big room beats as well as Malaysia’s very own heroes Paperplane Pursuit and the boys from Imma”bleep”YouUp!

Hype.my is giving out 5 pairs of H-Artistry passes so if you want to get your hands on them, here’s what you’ve gotta do:

2. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and like our Facebook page.

3. Post a picture of your clubbing outfit on Twitter or Instagram, and tag us @hypemy. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #HArtistry.

Email your answers to the questions above, along with your personal details (Full name, IC number, phone number) to bryna@hype.my by 3.00pm on May 15th, 2014. Winners will be notified via email by 7.00pm on May 15th.

Please note that H-Artistry is open to non-Muslims aged 18 and above only.

*Each winner will win 2 passes to H-Artistry Penang.

*Transportation and accommodation will not be provided for all winners.


Pesta Futsal Rakyat 2019 To Offer RM200,000 Worth Of Cash & Prizes

For the very first time ever, Malaysia is set to hold a brand new sporting event under the patronage of Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, called the Pesta Futsal Rakyat 2019 – Piala Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad!

Organised by Futsal.Asia, the sports festival aims to revolutionise the landscape of how tournaments are hosted and executed by taking a fully digital approach.

The “piala” will be travelling across 4 key zones throughout the Peninsular Malaysia including Pahang, Kedah, Selangor, and Johor, with 3 main categories for participants to choose from; Under-12, Under-16, Men’s Open and Women’s Open to be included in the finals.

With more than RM200,000 worth of cash and prizes to be won, over 10,000 participants are expected to turn up throughout the 2-month long tourney which is supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and MYEG as the esteemed title sponsor.

“Sporting events such as this are an excellent way to promote sports like futsal and at the same time shine a light on potential new talents,” said Executive Director of MYEG, Y.H.M Dato’ Haji Raja Munir Shah Raja Mustapha

“At MYEG, we are happy to lend our support in encouraging sportsmanship that in turn will create potential young leaders who can contribute positively to society.”

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There will also be a series of activities and aligned championships at the event which will lead up to a 2-day Grand Final Championship that will take place in Uptown Sports, Bangi on 30th August 2019 and 1st September 2019 in conjunction with Malaysia 62n Independence Day.

“We believe it’s about time that sports such as futsal, freestyle football, panna and e-sports to name a few, get the recognition they deserve. Despite being widely popular among the people, these categories are underrepresented in mainstream media.”

“We hope that through this tournament, we can help boost awareness in Malaysia while bringing people together for a 2-month long footy fiesta,” said Executive Director of Futsal.Asia, Pravinn Nair.

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In addition to the main Futsal tournament, Pesta Futsal Rakyat 2019 will also hold a MY E-Games Championship and Panna Challenges in each zone.

To further enhance the experience, the event is set to feature an entirely app-based registration process via Futsal.Asia’s “Tournamentor” app, providing users and players alike with real-time updates of competition results and standings.

Each team will be assigned a QR code and each player will issue a RFID wristband complete with a readable player profile, and to keep track of both attendance and movement in and out of pitches as well as to tap on readers to receive goodies.

For more information on Pesta Futsal Rakyat 2019 – Piala Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, visit pestafutsalrakyat.com.

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#ElectricRunMY: Inaugural Electric Run Malaysia 2015 Postponed, Gets New Date

Following the announcement of a planned rally in Kuala Lumpur from 29th – 30th August 2015, and after recent consultation with the relevant authorities and thorough consideration by the organising team, The Livescape Group has made a conscious decision to postpone Electric Run 2015.

The run, which was originally planned for 30th August, will now take place instead on 12th September at the Selangor Turf Club.

We understand that this decision may cause inconvenience to some runners, specifically those travelling from overseas or other states to join us. However, we hope that you would also understand that it was a decision that was not taken lightly and one that we had to make in the interest of your safety and security.

The Livescape Group takes the safety and well being of our patrons very seriously and it is a principle we will never compromise on even if it means potential financial losses from our end. For those affected by the change in date and will not be able to participate, refunds will be made available to you. Alternatively, you may also transfer your registration to a friend or family member.

A customer care team has been put together to assist you with your refunds and transfers and can be contacted at: support@livescape.asia. Refund and transfer requests must be made by 21 August 2015 and will need to be submitted alongside with your payment receipt. Refunds will take 30 days to be credited back into your accounts.

For the rest of you participants who will still be participating on 12th September, we thank you for your continuous support and we look forward to presenting you with a world-class run like no other.

The one-night-only fun night run features brightly lighted lands throughout the course as the runners make their way through the 5km course, culminating at a live music stage at the finish line.

As participants run, walk or dance through the route to the finish line, they will encounter different lands along the 5km course, each decorated brighter and with more gusto than the last. Runners will begin the race with the Stickman flagging them off to pumping music and colourful lights, stimulating their senses as they encounter various unique activations and decorations throughout the course.

All participants who have registered will still be eligible to participate in the run while the race pack collection will still proceed as planned from 22nd – 23rd August 2015 at the Bargain Corner, Rainforest at the 1Utama Shopping Mall.

For more information or to obtain updates on the Electric Run 2015, visit their website or Facebook page.


Hype’s Now Playing: EXO’s Chen & Heize & Vibe – Lil’ Something

SM Entertainment’s 10th “STATION” digital single, “Lil’ Something” (썸타), was released last night and it has already garnered more than 300,000 views on YouTube. Pretty impressive, eh?

The new track is a collaboration between EXO’s Chen (첸), “Unpretty Rapstar” contestant Heize (헤이즈), and producer and songwriter Vibe’s (바이브) Ryu Jaehyun (류재현). The song also received a lot of attention from fans, thanks to the many promotional Instagram posts that showed behind-the-scenes moments.

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“Lil’ Something” is a lively contemporary pop track that makes you want to dance around. The song perfectly showcases Chen’s smooth voice and Heize’s feisty rap skills, and it’s definitely something to lighten your mood for the weekend.

The music video has an incredibly cute storyline about a pair of fashion show stage coordinators who feel a “Lil’ Something” for each other and starts developing a crush.

SM has given Chen many opportunities to showcase his vocal talents as a solo singer since 2014. He has been participating in many drama OSTs like “It’s Okay, It’s Love” and “Descendants Of The Sun”, and also wrote a song for EXO’s “Love Me Right” album.

It’s nice too see SM finally giving him a chance to show off his skills as a singer instead of a member of an idol group!

“STATION” is a special digital music channel project by SM Entertainment which will release one single every week for a year.

For more update on SM’s “STATION” digital single project, stay tuned to their Instagram!

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Hype’s Movie Review: “Tenet” Is A Mind-Bending Treat For Anyone Looking For Escapism

At this point, it is safe to say that Christopher Nolan is a cinematic genius. As the man behind masterpieces like the “Dark Knight Trilogy” and “Inception”, Nolan’s feature films have often been well received at the box office and by critics alike. This can be attributed to his cerebral and often nonlinear style of storytelling that sets him apart from other filmmakers. And his latest action flick, “Tenet” proves us right.

Set in the present time, “Tenet” follows the Protagonist played by John David Washington who is on a mission to stop World War III. To save humanity, the secret agent utilises a variety of futuristic tools that enables him the use of time inversion. Through this skill, he is able to manipulate past events to his advantage.

Like his previous works, Nolan does an excellent job of keeping his audiences on their feet with his signature plot twists. In fact, throughout the film, we see the story unfold in many surprising turns. Just when we thought we had certain characters figured out, Nolan shocks us with clever revelations – whether it be the surprise identities or the intelligent moves.

Aside from that, it is interesting to see Nolan stray from the typical formula in action movies. Often in the action genre, there are many times a common thread of one-dimensional characters. Take, for instance, the villains who are often portrayed with an unexplainable obsession for ruling or destroying the world. Whereas, the heroes are selfless martyrs who are willing to sacrifice themselves for humanity.

In “Tenet”, however, Nolan breathes life into his characters by showing us various sides to them. In point of fact, he takes us on an empathic journey to understanding the perspectives and actions of both the heroes and the villains. Of course, this would not have been possible without a good ensemble.

As a fresh face to Nolan’s pictures, John Washington provides a good introduction for himself to those who are not familiar with his previous works. Throughout the film, we see his remarkable talent as an actor. From the high points to the raw emotional scenes, John does a good job of delivering the necessary emotion required for every scene.

Notable evidence of this would be the compelling depiction of his character’s friendship with both Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki’s characters. Right through the film, we see the figures exchange intense emotions – from tenderness to acute frustrations. It is during these moments that the human element is exemplified. The movie is emotionally the strongest when the nature of their relationships is explored.

In regards to its shortcomings, there were moments in the film that felt a bit too rushed. Although it’s an action film, we felt that there could have been slower moments as it was difficult to keep up in certain scenes. For instance, the movie’s international back and forth trips – India to Estonia, Norway to London confuses the storylines.

This, therefore, abandons potential areas that could bring more life to the story. An example of this would be Kat Sator’s (played by Elizabeth Debicki) relationship with her son. Throughout the film, we only see the son who plays an integral role in the story twice (at most). The story would have been more complete if there was a bigger investment in Kat’s relationship with her son.

All in all, “Tenet” is a movie worth watching. Though it may be uncomfortable to watch due to our face masks, the movie’s thrilling fight scenes and clever storyline makes up for it!

“Tenet” is currently screening in cinemas.


Hype’s Now Playing: Jumero – Come Along With Me

The weekend is here and we’ve got just what you need.

Jared, Michael and Ryan, more commonly known as Jumero, first made it into the local music scene in 2011. Since then, they’ve played at some of the biggest music festivals including Urbanscapes 2012 and 2014, Guinness Amplify 2014 and MY Music Festival 2015.

Known for their originals, the hippie beach pop, soft rock, indie band, fronted by Jared, released their first single “Fantasy Killer” in December 2014 which peaked at #1 on Hitz.Fm’s MET 10.  Now, three months after “Fantasy Killer”, the boys are back and have released their latest track “Come Along With Me”.

Written by Jared, the track was inspired by life and how messy it can be. Acknowledging the fact that people can sometimes get lost along the way, the track is written to inspire people to resonate what’s within them and to find their way again.

Unlike their debut single, “Come Along With Me” takes on a more commanding yet upbeat vibe. From showcasing Jared’s powerful vocals, to the harmony amongst the band, the track is guaranteed to get you dancing and singing along to it.

Now, if you’d like to catch Jumero live you can as they will be opening for Froya during her Guinness Amplify: Curates showcase. All you’ve got to do is RSVP here.

For more on Jumero, stalk them via these platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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#JurassicWorld: Director Releases New Still Featuring Chris Pratt

There’s something about Chris Pratt that just makes him different than the rest of the actors on screen. Is it the beard? Is it his hair? Or, is it this new photo of him in the upcoming film “Jurassic World”?

See you next summer, Star-Lord. #GOTG pic.twitter.com/PfMNYPRZbQ

— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) August 1, 2014

On 1st August, director Colin Treverrow released a new still from the “Jurassic World” which features American actor Chris Pratt who will be portraying Owen, a rugged ex-military dude.

The picture came with a cheeky caption as well, referring to Pratt’s role as Star-Lord in Marvel’s latest film “Guardians of the Galaxy”.

It has been quite a busy year for Pratt as he can be seen/heard almost everywhere in both TV shows (Parks and Recreation) and films (The Lego Movie). The latest film that he has joined to be the lead role is the 4th instalment of the Jurassic Park film series, “Jurassic World”, in which the story is set 22 years after the horrific events of the first Jurassic Park.

In an interview with Total Film, the star expressed that it was a dream come true for him to be part of the movie sequel.

“It’s very surreal but that’s kind of been the theme at the moment. These moments that are very surreal are becoming real and now I’m not just a fan of the franchise – I’m a peer of its artistic creators,” said Pratt.

The film is slated for a release on 11th June 2015, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Jake Johnson, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D’Onofrio, BD Wong, Omar Sy, Judy Greer, Katie McGrath, Lauren Lapkus, and Andy Buckley. The first Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg will be executive producing the sequel from the script written by Derek Connolly.

As the lead in the highly anticipated movie sequel, Chris Pratt is definitely one amazing actor to look out for! If you can’t take your eyes off Chris Pratt, hit up this link to know more about him!


Thai Mistress Throws Baby Out Window After South Korean Boyfriend Returned To His Wife

When a Thai woman was abandoned by her Korean boyfriend, she threw their illegitimate newborn baby from the 17th floor of her apartment window in Pattaya.

Netchanok Nokyungtong admitted to the police that she had murdered her son after her 40-year-old lover, named Kim, left her to returned to his wife and family in South Korea. The 20-year-woman gave birth to her infant earlier on Tuesday afternoon (7th November).

Not long after giving birth in her flat, Netchanok wrapped her son in a plastic bag and tossed him out her bedroom window. Sources claim that her boyfriend, identified as Kim, had initially tried to convinced her to get an abortion but she “unexpectedly” gave birth.

“Miss Netchanok Nokyungtong gave birth in bathroom where blood was found on the floor. She said she was shocked and not ready for the birth. The boyfriend is a married foreigner from South Korea who did not want to stay with her. She was heartbroken because he returned to his family,” Colonel Apichai Khemphet, head of Pattaya Police, told local paper Chiangrai Times.

A horrified witness, who reportedly lives in the same building in the Banglamung district of the city, recalled that he saw a large object fall past his window and hit the pavement. After he went down to investigate, he was shocked to find a green plastic bag containing a dead baby with the umbilical cord still attached.

Colonel Apichai added, ”This is a very brutal crime, the baby was born in a healthy condition and the mother did not have grief for what had happened. Her boyfriend had left and tried to tell her to abort the baby. She said she did not have money to support the child. She has also now been taken to hospital to be checked. But she will stay in police custody and be prosecuted.”

“It was a difficult immoral decision. On one hand, she killed her own child. On the other, to raise the baby when she has no capability and no money…is not exactly a moral thing to do either. Either way, it’s cruel for the baby. Moral of the story: don’t have unprotected sex when you are not ready to raise a baby,” wrote Facebook user Tyler Chin Wei Sheng.

In Thailand, an expecting mother is only allowed to have abortion under the circumstances, namely “to save the life of women,” “to preserve physical health,” “to preserve mental health,” or in cases of “rape and incest.”

While many felt that the Thai mistress should bare the full blame, others suggest that the boyfriend Kim should also be held accountable.

Sources: Next Shark, All Kpop / Featured image: Viral Press.

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