LOUD! Pres Ultra Korea & Friends Ft. DJ Koo & Big Bad Nose

DJ Koo who has headlined Ultra Music Festival – world’s biggest EDM festival which takes place in Miami for 3 consecutive years, is recognized as a DJ who represents Korea.

Before becoming a DJ, he debuted in 1996 as a duo group called “CLON” and instantly became a successful singer and dance icon with the hit album “Are You Ready”, which sold over 1 million copies. They were the stars that led the Korean wave in Asia, and became the favorites in Chinese speaking countries.

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After switching over to DJing, Koo has contributed to introducing the EDM and club culture to the Korean fans by appearing in TV shows and writing books. He also concentrated in producing his own music and became a full-fledged producer with the release of his first album “I’m DJ KOO” in 2008. Being known as an artist with his own unique styler, he was praised by remixing famous songs by K-Pop’s best artist such as Chaeyeon, Hwangbo and Stephanie, re-creating the tracks into banging club hits.

Big Bad Nose are electro duo by Han and Inkyo. With strong music education since their teenage years, they are fully skilled in being performers, with a strong backing from their academic knowledge in the field of music.

In 2011 Big Bad Nose started their career as DJs in Seoul. One of the major strengths of Big Bad Nose actively uses vocal, guitars, and keyboard in their “live performance” providing high quality music as well as entertainment to the audience.

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Ticket Entry: RM40 Ladies / RM50 Men (inc 1 drink)

Bottle Entry: RM373 / 4 pax (At the door before 11pm)

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

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

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Taeyeon’s The Unseen Singapore Concert Details & Seating Plan Unveiled

Taeyeon (김태연) is set to hold her 4th concert tour in Singapore this coming February.

Titled “Taeyeon Concert – The Unseen”, the Girls’ Generation power vocalist will be kicking things off at the Seoul Olympic Park’s SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium on 17th January. Since there is no guarantee Taeyeon will perform in Malaysia, Singapore is your best bet.

The 30-year-old K-pop star released her critically-acclaimed sophomore album “Purpose” last October (and it became our favourite K-pop album of 2019). Following the overwhelming success of her new record and sold-out tours, Taeyeon prepping up to meet her fans in Southeast Asia once again.

So what can fans expect from the OST Queen? A top notch show featuring stunning visuals, impressive vocals, and back-to-back hits including “I”, “Why” and “Spark”. Once she performs in Seoul, you can probably get a better idea on her set list.

According to All Kpop, a segment from radio show “Five Minutes Before Six” hosted by Lee Jang Won claimed that “Taeyeon hinted at a repackage album on 13th January. If this repackage album is a comeback… there may be a new song? We look forward to it.”

Brought to you by ONE Production, the details to “Taeyeon Concert – The Unseen” Live in Singapore are as follows:

There will be a priority sale for SingTel mobile customers on 4th January, 4pm to 5th January, 9:59am, while public sale will commence on 5th January, from 4pm onwards across all SportsHubTix booking channels.


Disney+: 10 Superheroes That Are Getting Their Standalone TV Series

The appetite for superhero flicks has seen a large increase over the years; as evident by box office results.

With the rise of demands for superhero content, Marvel Studios has been working on expanding the narratives for our beloved heroes. In the near future, fans can look forward to see their favourite characters on the small screen.

It has been announced that Disney’s upcoming streaming service, Disney Plus (or Disney+), is set to debut a number of superhero TV series. According to Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige, these superhero shows will have connections to the current, past and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“We are going to tell stories for the streaming service that we wouldn’t be able to tell in a theatrical experience – a longer-form narrative, that’s what comics are, it’s about as long form a narrative as exists. But also maintaining that theatrical experience, which is our bread and butter, and the lines around the block, if you’re lucky,” he said.

Here are 10 heroes that are potentially appearing in 7 upcoming series:

Loki has always been a fan favourite. Since his debut in “Thor” (2011), fans have enjoyed watching the character play tricks on his counterparts and foes. Unfortunately, his brutal murder in “Infinity War”, was unexpected and left fans devastated.

For the upcoming series, it was reported that series will centralise around Loki’s journey throughout human history. As the trickster and shapeshifter he is known to be, fans will get to see the villain/superhero’ involvement in historical events.

Vision and the Scarlet Witch is no ordinary couple. Trouble seem to follow them wherever they go. Their upcoming series, currently titled “WandaVision”, will capture exactly just that.

It’s rumoured to be a psychological thriller in which Scarlet Witch (also known as Wanda Maximoff) and Vision attempts to settle down in the suburbs. Unfortunately, their serenity is disturbed when Wanda tries to give Vision a soul. Aside from that, a powerful witch named Agatha Harkness is set to play the villain.

Fans got to witness the two superheroes shine in “Infinity War” (2018) and “Civil War” (2016).

On screen, the following characters enjoyed bantering with each other. Fans have enjoyed their chemistry, demanding for a spin-off movie. The series is set to be a spy thriller. When actor, Sebastian Stan, was asked about the movie, he answered, “I think what you’re referring to is a 1980’s film that he and I will be starring in, where I’m going to have really long hair and do this (rolling up his sleeves)”.

He even hinted the show to be like crime thriller, “Starsky & Hutch”, and TV series “Miami Vice”. It was also reported that the series (which begins filming in October) will have connections with the post-“Endgame” events of the MCU.

In addition, SHIELD agents, Nick Fury and Sharon Carter might have a role in it as well. Besides actor Daniel Bruhl, actress Emily Van Camp might also be in it. Last we heard, Kari Skogland is expected to direct the 6-episode mini series, which will reportedly premiere in August 2020.

There have been rumours about Marvel’s plans for a Nick Fury’s spinoff. Although, actor Samuel L. Jackson has shot down the rumour, saying, “Nobody’s asked me yet, but we’ll see.”

Jackson has a reputation of distracting fans to avoid releasing spoilers. For instance, Jackson has famously been known for joking about Captain Marvel’s ability to time travel (It’s not true). His purpose for doing so was to mess with fans.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) brought a number of fan-favourites alive on screen. One pair in particular would be Rocket and Groot. Disney+ might have taken notice of this. Following reports by That Hashtag Show, Feige has pitched to further explore the chemistry between the two characters for a TV series.

Audiences were first introduced to Lady Sif as one of Thor’s teammates. Unfortunately, not much is known about the female hero. The good news, Discussing Film claims that a TV series regarding Sif is in the works.

It is not known yet if the series will take place before or after the events of “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame”. If it’s the former, it could potentially explore how the Asgardian warrior became of a part of Asgard’s warrior team. If it’s the latter, the story could investigate the cosmic side of the MCU’s phase 4.

A Hawkeye series for Disney+ is also reportedly in the works. Jeremy Renner is set to reprise his role as Marvel’s greatest archer. As per reports, the project is expected to be an adventure series where Clint Barton passes the torch to Kate Bishop. She’s a member of the Young Avengers in the comics who eventually inherits the Hawkeye name.

Since Netflix has canceled the MCU TV shows, we could see “Luke Cage”, “Iron Fist”, “Daredevil”, “Jessica Jones” and “The Punisher” migrating to Disney+ (or Hulu). It’s evident that Disney has been steadily gathering every piece of Marvel Cinematic Universe content under one roof. If anything, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for Marvel.

A new @MarvelStudios animated anthology "What If" series – stories that explore how the MCU would have unfolded if certain moments did or did not happen – is reportedly being developed for the Disney+ streaming service! https://t.co/ireWgOrizW pic.twitter.com/hHeVfWivxI

— MCU – The Direct (@MCU_Direct) March 12, 2019

Jeffrey Wright will voice The Watcher in this animated series that explores alternate Marvel stories.

Take a look at the full slate for Marvel Phase 4 here.

During Disney’s D23 Expo, Marvel also announced 3 more lesser-known superheroes that will be making their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut on Disney+. The 3 upcoming TV series are:

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Hype’s Now Playing: Clara – Gwiyomi Song 2

It has happened. Clara has officially released a brand spanking new music video for her new digital single, “Gwiyomi Song 2”. Which is basically a more upbeat remake or rather, a remix of the original “Gwiyomi Song”.

A week ago, we wrote that South Korean actress Clara is set to bring the “Gwiyomi” trend back from dead. The “Gwiyomi Song” was originally recorded by South Korean female singer Hari, who explained that the song is about the love between a girl and a boy. The song went viral last year due to a series of cute hand movements popularised by Jung Ilhoon, the rapper of Korean boy group BtoB. The rapper created the hand movements “Gwiyomi Player” through a segment called “The Aegyo Battle” (Battle of Cuteness) in South Korean variety show “Weekly Idol” back in October 2012.

Since then, many Korean celebrities and Asian netizens jumped onto the trend to show their own versions onto the internet.

“Gwiyomi Song 2” is produced by Dandi, the same producer of the original “Gwiyomi (Cutie) Song,” and it was revealed that were a lot of requests for a remake from fans. Though we can’t really understand why. However, if you’ve always been unfamiliar with the original “Gwiyomi Song”, then here’s your renewed chance to get to know it – complete with the hand movements and all that jazz.

In the music video, Clara exudes a colourful and bright personality as she shows off her “cutie player” skills, decked in psychedelic outfits. One might say that she looks like she just walked right out of a comic strip. And speaking of comics, the “Gwiyomi Song 2” music video also featured an international guest star!

Recognise him? Yup. Clara dropped the big surprise via her official Facebook page shortly before the release of the “Gwiyomi Song 2” music video when she uploaded a picture of herself and Marvel mastermind, Stan Lee. She even got him to perform the “Gwiyomi” cutie player in the music video!

What do you guys think? Did Clara do justice to the original “Gwiyomi” song? Do you love it or hate it? Let us know in the comments box below.


Bunga Citra Lestari To Make First Public Appearance Since Ashraf Sinclair’s Passing

Indonesian songstress Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL) is gearing up to make her first public appearance following the death of her husband Ashraf Sinclair.

The “Ingkar” songstress is set to perform at Ronan Keating‘s “Romantic Valentine Concert” in Jakarta, Indonesia this weekend.

The news was confirmed by event spokesperson Yenny Erling. “Yes, BCL is scheduled to appear on the show. Though she’s still in mourning phase, BCL remains professional and will still perform at the concert alongside Ronan Keating; an artist she has known since the 90s,” she told the press.

Yenny further added, “It is a positive thing for BCL to continue her work and surely her late husband would want her to do the same as well.” Apart from that, it’s revealed that the duo will also be joined by Filipino singer Christian Bautista for a special collaboration stage.

Fingers crossed that things will turn out well for the talented songbird.


#ZoukKL: Explosive September Roster Includes Dyro, R3HAB, Dubfire, Quintino, & More

The second half of 2016 is shaping up to be pleasantly hectic as superclub Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur just released their impressive roster of events for September. Mark your calendars and get ready to put on your dancing shoes because it’s time to party :)

Known for driving bass lines, enchanting melodies and highly charged drops, he has seamlessly made the transition from bedroom musician to renowned international DJ/Producer. Dyro has surpassed all expectations, previously tipped by the likes of world #1 DJ Hardwell, Laidback Luke, and Dada Life as their “Breakthrough Artist of 2012″ and claiming the highest new entry slot in the 2013 Top 100 poll at #30. His career has been on a constant upward trajectory since dropping his seminal first releases “Daftastic” dropped on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings in 2011.

After an early eort got snapped up by Armada oshoot Zouk Recordings, DubVision joined Spinnin’ Records in 2012 alongside Project 46 and Donna Lewis on the huge “You & I”. Aside from occasional forays with other big dance labels like Doorn Records and Axtone, the duo have released their majority of their output on Spinnin’, chalking up hit after hit in the process. With 5 Beatport Main Chart Top 10s (“Invincible”, “Broken”, “Turn It Around”, “Destination”, and their most recent anthem, “Heart”), 2 Beatport Progressive House Chart #1s and a Beatport Electro Chart #1 to their name and over 10 million YouTube plays, they have marked themselves out as a serious force in EDM.

Known as a highly talented Dutch DJ and producer, Quintino is quickly becoming one of the leading forces in the global music scene today. After taking on the role of a DJ it wouldn’t be long before he was able to make his mark on modern dance music. Working with legendary names such as Tiësto and Afrojack, Quintino signed to the world’s largest dance label Spinnin’ Records. This is a DJ whose career gets boosted year by year.

By age 20, Craze had won his first DMC World DJ Championship. 2 more consecutive wins later, he was (and remains to this day) the only 3-time winner of the world’s most respected international DJ competition, the DMC World Championship – earning the attention of TIME Magazine who proclaimed him “America’s Best DJ”. From Jamaica to Australia, Japan to Nicaragua, Craze has toured the world over, stunning audiences and DJs alike with his top-notch showmanship and masterfully genre-bending sets.  Always humble and putting the performance above all else, Craze has earned his place as an international ambassador of the art of real DJing.

From global success in the commercial domain, to equal accomplishments within the underground scene, Dubfire (aka Ali Shirazinia) is an artist whose drive, talent and intuition have placed him in the top tier of electronic music artistes in the world. He maintains this position within the industry with an unrelenting work ethic and a determination to innovate, evolve, and entertain. Whether it’s his involvement with Deep Dish, his solo performances at an extensive list of the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, his dubfire:live HYBRID show, running his label SCI+TEC, or simply his exploration of audio and visual technology, Dubfire is in a class of his own.

From the influential Dutch circuit to his place at the forefront of global dance music, R3HAB now stands for a brand everyone can sink their teeth into. Catapulted into the limelight courtesy of a string of successful original material and remixes, his is a stamp of quality recognized on club floors, festival stages, and the digital market alike. Sporting an agenda for big sounds with melodic stamina, 2016 marks another year in which Holland’s hottest export is dropping anchor on every corner of the globe. Remixing everyone from Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, and John Legend along the way, R3HAB remained a beacon as to where evolving artistes could adapt and engage new and exciting territory whilst staying true to the dance floor.

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

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Paralympian Oscar Pistorious Charged With Murder

She was a law-school graduate, an FHM cover girl, a celebrity contestant on “Tropika Island of Treasure” filmed in Jamaica, and a model for Avon cosmetics in South Africa. A few months ago, she started dating Paralympian Oscar Pistorious aka “Blade Runner”. Little did Reeva Steenkamp know, the relationship was going to be the death of her.

24 hours later, her own boyfriend shot her to death at his upscale Pretoria home in South Africa. To be precise, he shot her four times. She suffered wounds to the head and hand and died in the early hours of Thursday.

A neighbour in the residential community alerted the police about the shooting. However, when a CNN crew arrived, it saw a mortician’s van leaving the house. A 9mm pistol registered in Pistorius’s name recovered at the scene.

The question is, why would Oscar shoot his own girlfriend? On Valentine’s Day, no less?

Preliminary reports by several South African media outlets suggested that the double-amputee sprinter mistook her for an intruder at his home. South Africa has a high crime rate so it’s not unusual for homeowners to keep weapons to protect themselves from intruders. Sure, if it’s really a case of mistaken identity then Oscar was definitely quick to react. And if that’s the case then we just hope that she wasn’t planning a Valentine’s Day surprise.

As of time of writing, Oscar has been charged with murder following the shooting of his girlfriend. All speculations that he may have fired a gun to ward off an intruder in a case of mistaken identity have been dismissed by police.

At a court hearing in Pretoria yesterday, Oscar Pistorius said in an affidavit, “I had no intention to kill my girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. We were deeply in love and couldn’t be more happy”. He also said that he fired at the door of the bathroom where Reeva was hiding as he was “filled with horrible fear” that someone had sneaked into his luxury Pretoria home through an open window.

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel had told the court Pistorius had armed himself, put on his prosthetic legs, walked seven metres, and fired four shots through the locked bathroom door, hitting a terrified Steenkamp three times and fatally wounding her.

The Paralympian broke down in sobs when his dead girlfriend’s name was mentioned.

Sources: CNN, E! Entertainment, The Guardian, CNA, The Star.


Katy Perry’s New MV For “Swish Swish” Features A Whole Bunch Of Celebrity Cameos

Following the release of her lyric video starring Brazilian singer Gretchen, Katy Perry has finally released a music video for “Swish Swish” featuring rapper Nicki Minaj.

Taken off her 5th album “Witness”, the clip was directed by Dave Meyers (the man behind the singer’s award-winning “Firework” video) with Jennifer Heath, Danny Lockwood, and Nathan Scherrer as producers.

From the shooting star meme to various pop culture references, the music video is pretty goofy and it features a lot of different (and sometimes confusing) elements. Besides that, it also includes cameos from Terry Crews, Iris Kyle, Amanda LaCount, Gatan Matarazzo, Dexter Mayfield, Nicki Minaj, Jenna Ushkowitz, the West Hollywood Cheerleaders, and many more.

The track is a house-inspired EDM song that was written by Perry, Minaj, Duke Dumont, Sarah Hudson, and Starrah. The “Chained To The Rhythm” singer described the song as a “great anthem for people to use when someone’s trying to hold you down or bully you”.

“‘Swish Swish’ just basically is like, I stay winning. I just, like, you know…I’m above that crap. I’m gonna stay winning. You’re gonna try to hold me down, and I’m gonna come out like a phoenix rising,” Perry said on a radio programme.

Here’s what Twitter thinks about the video:

Me watching the "Swish Swish" video pic.twitter.com/eDlgNj3xbq

— Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) August 24, 2017

OKAY BUT MISS NICKI MINAJ SNAPPED IN THE SWISH SWISH VIDEO pic.twitter.com/n03q4swEF4

#SWISHSWISH is really the best video released this year. We Stan !!!! pic.twitter.com/60IbKapo1C

— IŁIÅS 💡 (@yas_bish_jan) August 24, 2017

I can watch this game for HOURS:https://t.co/RDsD8yqvYJ https://t.co/rpDsVXJhCO

— Khierstyn Ross | Kickstarter and Shopify Expert (@khierstynross) August 24, 2017

Do you like the video? Which is your favourite scene? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

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Axian & Tong Bingyu Help Officiate The Launch Of Oasis Swiss’ New OasisHome App

It’s always exciting to see a beloved brand evolve and grow. With the launch of the new OasisHome app by Oasis Swiss Sdn Bhd this week, we’re witnessing how the company is revolutionising how consumers purchase kitchenware.

As you may know, Oasis Swiss is an award-winning importer, distributor and wholesaler of household and kitchen products in Malaysia. Known for selling the latest cookware technology and promoting its products on Facebook Live, customers can now enjoy better benefits, special offers, vouchers and point rewards when using the OasisHome app.

Joining in on the exciting launch was OasisHome ambassador, Jason Yeoh (or better know as Axian, 杨佳贤) and Malaysian actress Tong Bingyu (童缤毓). Having personally used the OasisHome kitchen utensils himself, Axian was able to attest to the products’ quality and helpful features – while cooking up a storm on stage with Tong Bingyu by his side.

In his opening speech, Chairman of Oasis Swiss, Dato Jaden Teoh also talked about how far the brand has come since its inception, as well as the core value of OasisHome, and plans moving forward. Thanks to the launch of the new app,  everyone can now elevate their home life with their finger tips by getting the best-selling household items quickly and cheaper.

For more information or to make a purchase, visit OasisHome MY.


#GDA Artiste Profile: INFINITE

Known for their highly synchronized dancing as well as their “Scorpion Dance”, INFINITE is a seven member K-Pop idol group that is popular in both South Korea and Japan. Though they’re fairly new in the Korean music industry, Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong made 2011 their big breakout year with their “Before The Dawn” music video. Yes, the same music video that earned them the “Scorpion Dance” title.

Contrary to popular belief, “Before the Dawn” aka BTD is a single off not their first EP, but their second. Their first EP “First Invasion” was released in 2010. It was only half a year later that INFINITE earned their fame, when they released BTD. A few months after the promotions for BTD ended, INFINITE released their first album, “Over The Top”. It went on to receive such high praises that in September 2011, INFINITE bagged their First Music Show #1 Award in M! Countdown. They also received a “Double Crown” for winning two consecutive #1 wins at M! Countdown.

In February 2012, INFINITE performed their very first Korean concert in front of approximately 8,000 fans at the Seoul Olympic Park. The concert did so well that an encore performance was held in April 2012, once again at Seoul Olympic Park. They instantly sold out all 10,000 seats for the encore performance.

A few months later, the boys released their third mini album entitled, “Infinitize”. That too, went on to receive positive reviews. As a matter of fact, INFINITE was awarded a “Triple Crown” for winning #1 in a week at all Music Programs. They bagged their first M! Countdown triple crown for the title track off “Infinitize”, which achieved top spot on the charts for three consecutive weeks:

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

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

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

For more information, visit their official website.


5 Core Features We Love About The LUMOS Auro Projector Malaysia

Although cinemas are slowly opening in stages, many of us are still anxious about going out to watch movies in public places. So why not have your own cinema in the comfort of your home with the LUMOS Auro Projector Malaysia.

Priced at only RM999 (as compared to other big brands that cost between RM3000- RM4000), this affordable projector screen is the perfect alternative to replicate a home cinema. Here are 5 interesting things to know about the LUMOS Auro Projector:

Fret not if your house is compact in size. You only require a distance of 3 metres to enjoy a 100-inch projection. The LUMOS Auro Projector measures 31.3cm x 23.2cm x 10.4cm and weighs just 3kg. The 6,000 Lumens (the market average is 3000) also means you’ll get an image that is vibrant, sharp, and vivid in darkness thanks to the Native FHD 1080p visual clarity.

This device is not only easy on the eyes with its premium and elegant look, it produces a strong and firm cinematic sound as compared to standard projectors out there. There’s no need to connect to an external audio system such as Bluetooth speakers since the sound is full and clear.

As the 2 most used streaming platforms by Malaysians, the projector has its own inbuilt Android operating system that comes with Netflix and YouTube. You don’t even need to go through the hassle of connecting it to other devices.

This projector also allows you to directly connect to game consoles such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox. Not into gaming? Channel your inner pop star for a fun karaoke session with Spotify. Alternatively, you can use it for Zoom meetings for better clarity.

Despite being relatively new in the market, the LUMOS Auro Projector has been receiving plenty of encouraging reviews online from customers. If you are looking for a cinema like quality which is affordable, super clear and easy to use, this recommended projector is the answer!

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Malindo A Threat To AirAsia?

Earlier this week, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced a new low-cost airline, borne out of a collaboration between National Aerospace and Defence Industries Sdn Bhd (Nadi) and Indonesia’s largest privately-run airline group, PT Lion Group.

Named, “Malindo” (Malaysia + Indonesia), the airline is slated to begin operations on 1st May 2013 and will be based in KLIA 2. Malindo will first take off with a fleet of 12 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, before expanding it to 100 aircraft within a decade.

The setup is said to be further proof that the relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia is close, and that it reflects the long intertwined history of the people of both countries. Malindo is also expect to meet the market demand, as low cost flights have become the main means of travel for wanderlusting consumers. (Source)

However, this puts things into a more “sticky situation”-esque perspective, considering the fact that Malaysia already has a leading low cost/budget airline, AirAsia Bhd. As much as Malindo will begin with offering connectivity across the region between different cities in Malaysia and various parts of Indonesia, eventually it plans to offer flights to Thailand, China, India, Japan, and Australia. (Source)

Although AirAsia Chief Executive Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has quickly released a statement to say that the new budget airline could pose as a threat to AirAsia (Source), we highly suspect times of rivalry and price wars ahead.

Malindo Air has received the air operators’ license from the Malaysian government to operate in the country. This means that Malindo can now start selling tickets for its low fare operations. It will start flying at end-March.


The Goldfish & Blink Album Has Landed!

They’ve been dominating the Malaysian party scene for about a decade now, and have played alongside big international names locally as well as internationally. So it came as no surprise to us when we heard that these two boys were finally releasing an album.

In fact, we’ve been waiting for this day for the longest time! After all, there are so many big nights, big clubs, and jam-packed dance floors (i.e. Saturday nights’ “LOUD” at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur) you can rule before your next big thing takes everyone by surprise.

So on the 7th July 2012 (Saturday), local DJ duo Goldfish and Blink officially introduced their debut album at an exclusive party in Black Box, Publika. Their album is said to be inspired by their influences as individuals DJs/producers, featuring collaborations with artistes such as Altimet, ZE!, Noh Salleh (from the band, “Hujan”), Arabryd, Darren Ashley, Hong Kong’s Ghoststyle and many more.

The launch of the album was celebrated in company of Malaysian celebrities, friends, specially invited guests, and members of the media. The night also saw the premiere of Goldfish and Blink’s “Bila Seharusnya” music video, an indie dubstep track featuring Noh Salleh. Other performances include Arabyrd and Darren Ashley:

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Haven’t heard their stuff? Hit up their SoundCloud to get a taste of Goldfish and Blink’s skills! For more pictures from the album launch, click.

Much thanks to the boys for the exclusive invites. And congratulations on your debut album!

For more information on the boys, visit their Facebook page. Follow their individual Twitter accounts, DJ Goldfish here and DJ Blink here.


#WiFiSelangorku: Free WiFi In Selangor To Keep You Connected All Day Errday

Soon, free WiFi in Selangor will not be limited to only certain restaurants and cafes because people residing in Selangor will now have free Internet access all day errday anytime anywhere!

This was confirmed by Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali at the launch of “WiFi Selangorku”.

TMI quoted Azmin as saying that the move was made to show that the state government is fulfilling its commitment of each district connected with WiFi accessibility. He also added that there would be 2,500 internet hotspots in various locations throughout the state by year end.

Selangor Education, Human Capital Development, Science, Technology and Innovation exco Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that there are 8,000 “WiFi Selangorku” hotspots available as of 22nd September. The hotspot locations were based on a certain target group aimed at students, low-income groups, and rural and tourist areas.

“There will be another 120 locations added by the end of this month. The rest of the 1,580 hotspots are estimated to be complete by the end of the year,” he explained.

He also said that with the availability of fibre optics some areas would have a minimum internet speed of 1Mbps, while those that did not would use the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) and 3G or LTE technology to give a maximum internet speed of 1Mbps.

How to find out if you’re near a WiFi hotspot? Look out for the “WiFi Selangorku” notices. Also, another way to discover the hotspot is by simply checking the available WiFi services on your device for “WiFi Selangorku”.

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Park Bo Gum To Appear At Pavilion KL Next Thursday

Get excited K-pop fans, Park Bo Gum (박보검) is scheduled to return to Malaysia next week!

The South Korean actor will be making an appearance at Pavilion KL on 15th March (Thursday) for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. If past fan meetings are any indication, this upcoming event is going to be packed.

The news comes courtesy of Malaysia’s K-Pop entertainment portal, Hallyu Malaysia, who made the announcement on their social media accounts last night (Thursday, 8th March). This came after Samsung posted a random trivia for K-drama with the following 5 emojis:  Red heart shaped, moon, lightbulb, Japanese bride and groom, together with dark glasses.

An advertisement published on The Star newspaper also confirmed the 24-year-old “Love In The Moonlight” star will be appearing at Pavilion KL. The heartthrob was previously here in December 2016 for his “Oh Happy Day” Malaysian fan meeting at KLCC Plenary Hall.

#Parkbogum returns to Malaysia next Thursday for the launching of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

— Hallyu Pop (@_hallyupop) March 8, 2018

Brought to you by Samsung, the details to Park Bo Gum in Malaysia are as follows:


#TurtleEggs: Investigation Into Minister Being Served Turtle Eggs In Sandakan Underway

Yesterday, the Danau Girang Field Centre Facebook page shared a picture that showed Rural and Regional Development Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob as well as Beluran Umno division chief Datuk James Ratib and Sandakan municipal council deputy president Mohd Hamsan Awang Supain among 5 other men seated at a restaurant in Sandakan, for dinner.

It didn’t seem like a big deal but upon closer inspection of the picture, believed to have been taken on 29th August this year, amongst the “dishes” served were at least two dozen turtle eggs and some lobsters placed on the “Lazy Susan” in front of them. The post has since been shared over 3,000 times by outraged Malaysian netizens and wildlife conservationists alike.

The virality of the pictures prompted Ismail Sabri to react, denying that he had eaten any of it.

When asked by MMO if he consumed any turtle eggs, Ismail Sabri replied, “Of course not. I wasn’t sure there were turtle eggs there because no one ate it, maybe because I didn’t eat any I haven’t eaten any turtle eggs in a long time.”

“The doctor doesn’t allow me to because of my high cholesterol. Turtle eggs are among the things I am prohibited from eating, including cow brains,” he said, adding that he only ate fish.

Turtles became protected under the Sabah Wildlife Enactment 1997 and thus, it’s an offence to harvest, sell or consume turtle eggs in the state. Those convicted are liable to a fine of RM50,000 or to 5 years’ imprisonment or both.

In a separate report by The Star Online, Sabah Wildlife Department director William Baya confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been initiated and is currently ongoing. However, it is unknown if the operator of the restaurant where the dinner was held had been questioned.

Sources: The Star Online (1), The Star Online (2), MMO.


BFFs Awie, Afdlin Shauki, AC Mizal & Hans Isaac Come Together For A Special Concert

Four good celebrity friends are coming together for a special concert this July.

Dato’ Awie, Dato’ Afdlin Shauki, Dato’ AC Mizal and Dato’ Hans Isaac will be performing on stage together for Baik Punya Concert 4D. (Yes, the 4D stands for 4 Datos).

A post shared by Afdlin Shauki (@afdlinshaukiofficial)

To commemorate their long-lasting friendship, the special concert will not only feature music performances from the BFFs but will also tell the journey of these four friends which will be presented in short sketches.

The performances by Dato’ Awie, Dato’ Afdlin Shauki, Dato’ AC Mizal and Dato’ Hans Isaac will be accompanied by a music group led by renowned musical director Datuk Acis.

The concert title is a tribute to the successful comedy film “Baik Punya Cilok” which starred the four actors and has been adapted into a theater play in 2015.

But that wasn’t the only movie which featured the four talents, they also acted together in the comedy “Cuci” which also spawned its own musical, and the award-winning “Buli”.

Fans of the cast can expect to hear the original soundtracks from “Cuci”, “Buli”, and “Baik Punya Cilok” as well as their musical counterparts, and also other evergreen Malay hits from yesteryears to today.

Baik Punya Concert 4D will be held from 26th to 28th July 2018 at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.

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Universal Schedules New Monsters Universe Movie For 2017

Now that Marvel and DC have announced their own cinematic universe, Universal Pictures is the next in line to get their own cinematic universe with all the classic monsters, starting from 2016!

Back in July this year, Universal Pictures confirmed that they are launching the Universal Monsters Shared Universe with the “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” writer and producer Alex Kurtzman, with “Fast & Furious 7” writer Chris Morgan in charge of the franchise.

A reboot of “The Mummy” is set to be released on June 24, 2016 with Kurtzman attached to direct. “Star Trek 3” director Roberto Orci was originally slated to produce a reboot of “The Mummy” and “Van Helsing” with Kurtzman, but it was later announced that he has already left the franchise.

The title and the cast for the reboot has not been announced yet but Universal Pictures has now scheduled another monster movie to be released on April 21, 2017.

It is unclear which Universal’s monsters movie will be released, but the iconic monsters including “Van Helsing”, Frankenstein”, “Dracula”, “The Wolfman”, “Creature Of The Black Lagoon”, “The Invisible Man”, and “Bride Of Frankenstein” are all set to return via Universal’s Monsters Shared Universe. Screenrant also reported that “Fargo” TV series creator Noah Hawley is set to write one of the Universal monster movies.

“Dracula Untold” is said to be the first movie in the Universal Monsters Shared Universe, especially with its ending that hinted at sequel. In fact, the film’s producer Alissa Phillips even revealed that the movie is indeed part of Universal’s Monsters Shared Universe.

Everything is kept under wraps, but which movie do you think they will reboot next? Which reboot will you look forward to watch the most?


Former Westlife Singer Brian McFadden To Join Boyzone For KL Concert

Brian McFadden won’t be joining Westlife during their “The Twenty Tour” in Malaysia in August. However, the former Westlife member will still be paying Kuala Lumpur a visit.

It has just been announced that McFadden will be a special guest for Boyzone’s “Farewell Tour” encore next month.

In case you didn’t know, Boyzone’s “Thank You And Goodnight Farewell Tour” final show is set to take place in Malawati Stadium, Shah Alam on 14th June 2019. Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy were just here last year where they performed at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil (feel free to read our review here).

McFadden may seem like an odd choice to perform for a Boyzone concert here’s the thing: the 39-year-old singer-songwriter and Duffy already have history when they formed a duo group called Boyzlife back in 2016. Together, they’ve toured the world while performing some of the biggest hits from their music careers.

It’s safe to assume that concert-goers can expect McFadden to perform songs from his 5th studio album, “Otis”, which was released earlier in February.

Feel free to check out Boyzone’s concert details and seating plan here. Concert tickets can be purchased at airasiaredtix.com.


#ThorRagnarok: Shirtless Chris Hemsworth Flexes Muscles In New Mockumentary Video

He’s an awesome hero when it comes to saving the world from doom, but Thor is a pretty crappy roommate.

The Asgardian and his put-upon roommate Darryl Jacobson (played by Daley Pearson) are back in the 2nd part of the “Thor: Ragnarok” mockumentary, titled “Team Thor: Pt. 2, Where Are They Now?”, as a follow-up to the original video that was released by Marvel Entertainment.

To recap, we learned last year what Thor was up to during the events of “Captain America: Civil War“. Instead of choosing sides between Team Captain America and Team Iron Man, the Norse god was hanging out with Jacobson in Australia, while fighting boredom.

The new short sees a shirtless Chris Hemsworth flexing his muscles and boasting about his chiselled body. The new short opens with Hemsworth as Thor, wearing a godlike sleeveless jacket, which he paired with brightly patterned board shorts.

Jacobson tries to explain to Thor that he needs to get a proper job to make actual money. However, the hunky God of Thunder insists that his pumpkin and Asgardian currency is sufficient enough, arguing that these Asgardian gold coins are worth a “gazillion” human dollars.

Thor then laughs at the suggestion of getting a job. “I have a job, do you know what my job is? I save the planet. Knowledge is not power. That’s power,” Thor remarks while pointing to his impressive arms, saying, “This is all muscle so I am covered in brains and I have more brains than you!”

“Thor: Ragnarok” is slated for release on 3rd November 2017.

To find out more about the plot details of “Thor: Ragnarok”, go here.

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Singapore Goes Mental For In-N-Out

On Tuesday morning (as early as 9:30am) a puzzling and random mad queue clogged up Circular Road all the way through out to Boat Quay. The queue, consisting of over 300 curious Singaporeans started at Golden Grill restaurant, where a popular burger chain held a guerilla-style promotion.

Wristbands were handed out shortly before 11am and get this – in only five minutes, all 300 wristbands were given out. What caused this madness?

None other than American burger joint “In-N-Out”.

In-N-Out is a regional chain of fast food restaurants with 275 locations (as of June 2012) in the United States. And because they hold true to their promise of “freshness”, none of their outlets is located more than one day’s drive from a regional distribution center. The company is most famous for the burgers e.g. hamburger, cheeseburger, and their specialty “Double-Double” (double meat/double cheese).

If you think fresh fast food is a little bit of an oxymoron, well, Singapore just gave a new meaning to the term “fast food” when they wiped out the In-N-Out pop-up store’s inventory of 300 burgers in under 15 minutes. It was mental! It probably took less time to buy a burger than to eat it.

Its specialty, the “Double-Double” went for S$6, while the cheeseburgers and hamburgers went for S$5 and S$4 respectively. And like we said, only one burger per customer. What’s a curious epicurean to do?

The pop-up event held in Singapore is the third one held so far in Asia and Australasia. The first took place in Shanghai last December while the second took place in Sydney in January. The Australian pop-up reportedly sold out in 23 minutes.

Why the sudden In-N-Out pop-up store, you ask?

According to Yahoo! Singapore, the store was a test case for In-N-Out to see if it’s worth setting up a permanent store in Singapore. The first one took place in Shanghai last December while the second took place in Sydney in January 2012. And although it was very well received, nobody should get their hopes up about a permanent branch in Singapore yet.

The company specifically stated in their Facebook page’s FAQ:

For more information, visit In-N-Out’s Facebook page.


#WhatsApp: February Update To Add Screenshot Notification?

We understand how this supposed WhatsApp update could be a cause for panic, but keep calm and read on.

You have probably seen the below post being shared by your Facebook contacts or in WhatsApp chats claiming that the cross-platform messaging service will soon alert users when someone screenshots a chat.

The article even quotes WhatsApp CEO and co-founder Jan Koum as “saying”, “The functioning is simple, just like the blue tick: You will have the option activated by default. If it’s checked, you’ll be notified if someone screenshots your conversation, and others will be notified if you screenshot theirs. If it’s unchecked, no one gets notified.”

Jan Koum apparently also added that the decision to add the option is because it has been highly requested by users.

While it’s certainly worrying (hey, we all screenshot stuff once in a while especially when we want to share an epic typo or autocorrect, or a funny conversation), WhatsApp users need not hyperventilate just yet as the supposed app update is not happening. For starters, 8Shit prides itself in being a satire website. In their “About” page, it states:

“8Shit is a satire and humour website. It contains cutting edge satire on a diverse range of topics. The website publishes fake news, shocking rumours and reports with incisive sarcasm, and humour. We also post crazy real news which often sounds too good to be true.”

Furthermore, the WhatsApp screenshot notification feature has been an ongoing discussion dating as far back as last year. On top of that, WhatsApp has made no mention whatsoever of the said update on their blog, which is where they would usually first make major announcements about their app.

Let’s not forget that there has been lack of reporting from top tech sites regarding this issue and that could probably only be due to the fact that it’s fake news.

So chill, peeps. Throw your paranoia out the window. As far as we know, the screenshot notification feature is currently only present in Snapchat and Instagram (for disappearing messages in Instagram Direct).

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After giving us such an epic time during its Xmas  Eve party, Providence is now throwing in another mega celebration! As part of showing appreciation to its loyal patrons, the good people at Providence KL will be throwing a NYE Special this Wednesday. The celebratory night will feature Providence KL’s ring leader, Ken F. who will be playing the latest and dopest EDM bangers for partygoers.

Set to take place on December 31st, 2014 (Wednesday), it’s time for  you to breakout your dancing shoes and dance your way into the new year! Event details are as follows:

Event: Providence Presents Tribute: The NYE Special Featuring Ken F

Cover Charge (inc. 1 drink): RM 50 Ladies / RM 70 Men

For table reservations, please email popbottles@providencekl.my or call (Mark) +6010 252 7678 / (Wee Lee) +6016 444 5781

For more information, hit up the event page on Facebook.


#AmericanIdol: Katy Perry In Talks To Join Singing Competition As Judge

Will the “Bon Appetit” singer be serving her dishes at the judges table?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Katy Perry is pretty interested to join the judging panel on the revival of “American Idol”. Word on the street has it that she’s currently in advanced talks with ABC.

The only issue on the table is apparently her salary. Seeing as how NBC were successful in recruiting both Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson for “The Voice”, Perry seems to have the upper hand at the negotiation table. Since the pop singer’s pay cheque won’t come cheap, the other 2 judges probably won’t be huge stars.

This wouldn’t be Perry’s first time as a judge on a talent show. She was previously a guest judge on “The X-Factor” U.K., and “American Idol”. 2017 is already shaping up to be busy year for this music superstar. Judging from her under-performing singles, this might just be the move to propel her star-power right now.

What say you, Katycats? Should Perry accept the offer? If the negotiations is successful, the 32-year-old will likely be accompanied by host Ryan Seacrest, who is expected to reprise his old gig, when the new “American Idol” is launched early 2018.

In the meantime, fans can check out a new snippet of her song, “Witness”. Parts of the track was leaked over a year ago. “Can I get a witness/ Will you be my witness/ I’m just looking for a witness in all of this/ Looking for a witness to get me through this,” Perry sings over ’90s-influenced dance beats.

“Witness” is rumoured to be title of her forthcoming album. Hopefully “Witness” will connect better with listeners than “Chained to the Rhythm” and “Bon Appetit” did.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Idolator, TMZ.


#GRAMMYs: 2015 Nominees Announced; Beyonce, Sam Smith, & Pharrell Lead Pack

Earlier today, the complete nominations list for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards was announced. The list of nominees is for recordings released during the eligibility year 1st Oct 2013 – 29th Sept 2014.

This year, the 56th Annual Grammy Awards saw big winners such as Macklemore, Lorde, Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk, and more, as well as amazing live performances from some of your favourite artistes.

For the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, slated to take place on 9th February 2015 in Los Angeles, California, newcomer Sam Smith led the way alongside mainstays Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams, while others including Taylor Swift and Jay Z garnered multiple nods.

Amongst the categories and nominees are:

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Ain't It Fun, Hayley Williams & Taylor York, songwriters (Paramore)

Blue Moon, Beck Hansen, songwriter (Beck)

Fever, D. Auerbach, B. Burton & P. Carney, songwriters (The Black Keys)

Gimme Something Good, Ryan Adams, songwriter (Ryan Adams)

Lazaretto, Jack White III, songwriter (Jack White)

Best Rock Album

Ryan Adams, Ryan Adams

Morning Phase, Beck

Turn Blue, The Black Keys

Hypnotic Eye, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Songs Of Innocence, U2

Best Alternative Music Album

This Is All Yours, Alt-J

Reflektor, Arcade Fire

Melophobia, Cage The Elephant

St. Vincent, St. Vincent

Lazaretto, Jack White

Best R&B Performance

For the full list of nominations and for more information, visit its official website.

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#WAO: Sheila Majid Celebrates 30-Year-Long Career With Charity Concert

Dubbed as Malaysia’s jazz queen, Datuk Sheila Majid has been in the music scene for 30 long years. That’s quite a long time for any career, so it’s only natural for the Malaysian songstress to celebrate her 3 decades of showbiz success with a big bang.

Having recently performed in Singapore and Jakarta, Sheila will be staging a charity concert in support of Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) later this month. Set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, seats are available with donations from RM500 onwards.

The fund raising event is led by Ivy Josiah (former executive director of WAO) and Datuk Dr Zaha Rina Zahari (Manulife Holdings Bhd chairman). “There might be an economic slowdown but unfortunately, there is no slow down when it comes to domestic violence. In fact, it accelerates during financial hardships,” said Josiah.

Dr Zaha Rina added that when a mother is crying out for help, she’s not just seeking safety for herself but also for her children and family. “As a society, we must offer protection for all those who need it. It is only right that those of us who are able, help those who are unable to help themselves.”

Founded in 1982, WAO is a non-religious NGO in Malaysia that provides shelter and counselling for women. They are also committed to ending violence against women and promoting women’s rights.

The details to “An Evening with Sheila Majid: Aku Cinta Pada Mu” are as follows:

For more information, get it touch with WAO via phone call (03-79575636) or email: womensaidorg@gmail.com. All donations are eligible for tax exemption receipts.


Influencers Phei Yong & Danny Koo At The innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Launch

Looking to brighten and hydrate skin for a dewy glowing skin? Then you’ll love the all-new innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom skincare range.

Last week, inni-friends and skincare enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive meet and greet session with Phei Yong (培永) and Danny Koo (許佳麟) at MyTown Shopping Centre. Visitors who came to visit were able to take part in the immersive experience at the super cute Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-up Pop Up.

Embellished in pink Cherry Blossom adornments, the 4 stations at the Tone-up Pop Up include:

Formulated with Jeju cherry leaf extract and natural Betaine that deliver brightening
and hydrating effects for a supple, brighter-looking complexion, the 4 new innisfree offerings are:

Fret not if you’ve missed out on the event at MyTown cause the innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-up Pop Up will also be at:

Good luck, and we hope you win some freebies at their Pop Up ;)


Local Netizens Are Cancelling Janna Nick On Twitter For This Reason

Janna Nick has been causing quite the fuss online after her series of tweets on Twitter.

It all started after the local starlet commented on the Capitol building attack in Washington, US by Donald Trump’s supporters.

The 26-year-old celeb’s tweet compared what had been happening in America with “The Purge” movie franchise. She also stressed on why certain guidelines are needed in the film industry, similar to what Malaysia has done for the past many years.

Janna’s opinion, however, didn’t sit well with the majority of social media users out there. In this case, many of them pointed out their disagreement towards her point of view about the local film scene. Others were also left confused with the “Misteri Mona” actress’ statement on her social media account.

This even caught Twitter user @notaidil (previously known as @sunfloweraidil)’s attention, who asked her to get familiar with the issue that has been happening in the country. Refusing to stay mum, Janna then responded by questioning, “So creating movies about racism, as well as highlighting the lower class being oppressed by the upper society help the situation? Being educated but ignorant doesn’t help either.”

“‘The Purge’ was a movie on the eradication of poor people through violence,” the netizen replied. “Ironically, the US has done this way before the movies happened by being systemically broken. This include their historical background and current treatment against the black people/Native Americans. Be quiet on things that you don’t know.” the “Melodi” host then briefly replied, “Loser,” much to the dismay of everyone.

Janna Nick is cancelled gais. You can disagree but don't call someone a loser to end an argument. That is shallow lah. https://t.co/qlqEvGD9xR

Janna Nick : i respect other people's opinion and i appreciate constructive criticism because i want to improve myself to become better.

Also Janna Nick when someone tryna educate her: https://t.co/uXWBWkQpd0

Not Janna Nick calling our precious sunflower aidil loser pic.twitter.com/fV1cF9c0B2

— thread aku nama sama (@kimyaqee2) January 7, 2021

To quote @notaidil, “To be called a ‘loser’ by a Malay actress is quite an experience ?.”

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Contest: #TheGreatestShowman Passes & Goodies Up For Grabs!

Excited to see Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya perform in “The Greatest Showman”?

Thanks to the good people at 20th Century Fox Malaysia, we’re excited to give in-season passes and some goodies to our loyal readers at Hype Malaysia. What are in-season tickets you asked? As long as the movie is screening in cinemas, you can use it to redeem a pair of free passes for “The Greatest Showman”.

The official statement about the movie reads:

“‘The Greatest Showman’ is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, ‘The Greatest Showman’ tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerising spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. ‘The Greatest Showman’ is directed by exciting new filmmaker, Michael Gracey, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.”

You will also stand a chance to win some exciting prizes. Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

“The Greatest Showman” arrives in theatres on 28th December 2017.

For more information, hit up the movie’s Facebook page.


#MAHB: KLIA & KLIA2 Now Offers Free WiFi & Premium WiFi

Despite the common complaints by travellers, many airports still don’t offer complimentary WiFi. However, we glad to say that 2 different Airport WiFi services – free WiFi and premium WiFi – are now available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2.

According to Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, the service is part of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB)’s initiatives (under their strategic 5 year business plan Runway to Success 2020) to upgrade customer service and improve satisfaction at the airports.

“With Airport WiFi, airport users can quickly catch up on their emails or share their experiences with their loved ones on social media using the free one-hour access,” Badlisham said. However, if the free WiFi is not sufficient, you can always opt for the premium WiFi service. For RM8, you get an unlimited quota for 24 hours and a speed of 2Mbps per device.

This is fantastic news for those of us who have time to kill while waiting for our flight or are in between flights!


Domino’s Pizza Gives Savage Response To Viral “Asian Flat Croissant” Recipe

Amidst the political turmoil happening in our country, the spotlight has momentarily shifted on local dish roti canai.

Recently, a Facebook post by Nyonya Cooking went viral for referring to the popular Malaysian breakfast menu as “Asian Flat Croissant”, much to everyone’s dismay.

As aforementioned, the Facebook post has in turn sparked tons of hateful comments by Malaysian keyboard warriors. Most of them were not impressed by Nyonya Cooking’s somewhat racist description of the treat. Not only that, some netizens even came out with various funny memes on Twitter.

Domino’s Pizza’s reaction was the best, though. The popular pizza delivery chain came up with a recipe of their classic Pepperoni pizza, changing its name to “Italian Flat Naan” to poke fun at the controversial update.

We've seen the Asian Flat Croissant, now we present the Italian Naan! 😜 Available to order on https://t.co/X9GDyRmKYE

— Domino's Pizza Malaysia (@DominosMY) February 25, 2020

Look at this guys , berani dia disrespect roti canai. The asian flat croissant ?? pic.twitter.com/lYba0XMoeP

"Boss, Asian flat croissant satu dengan milo ais satu" pic.twitter.com/ZM0f5iaSbI

— nareen (@nareendren) February 23, 2020

they really called roti an asian flat croissant every indian and asian molecuLE IN MY BODY IS SHAKING https://t.co/RhM3DHHAfm

— TF sarry 🍓 (@sarrybeary) February 24, 2020

The next time you visit your nearest mamak stall, try ordering this and see their response. ?

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#Pray4Avril: Avril Lavigne Suffering From An Undisclosed Health Issue

Avril Lavigne fans have recently started a #Pray4Avril hashtag after the singer revealed that she’s suffering from an undisclosed health issue. It all came to light when she responsed to a tweet from a fan account that read, “#GetWellSoonAvril #PrayForAvril” with a simple “thank you”. The fan, who uses the Twitter handle @AvrilMusicChart later went on to direct message (DM) Avril Lavigne on Twitter.

To which Avril replied, “I feel bad because I haven’t been able to say anything to the fans to let them no (sic) why I’ve been absent. I’m torn as I’m quite private…. I’m not feeling well. I’m having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers.”

A screenshot of the DM exchange with Avril Lavigne was posted up by @AvrilMusicChart:

However, the 30-year-old pop star did not specify the illness from which she is suffering, and has yet to release a statement. A rep for Lavigne confirmed to Billboard the authenticity of the conversation and denied rumours that the singer is pregnant. The rep didn’t disclose further details about the illness either.

Whatever it may be, we wish Avril a speedy recovery!


#OrlandoShooting: Malaysian Netizens React To Pulse Massacre; Some Applauding The Killings

Over the weekend, 29-year-old US citizen Omar Mir Seddique Mateen opened fire in the crowded Pulse Orlando club, killing at least 50 people in the deadliest mass shooting in US history before being shot dead by police.

The news sent the world reeling, as it is believed to be an attack on the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community in the US.

Just a year ago, the US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that it is legal for all Americans, no matter their gender or sexual orientation, to marry the people they love. The decision was a historic victory for gay rights activists who have fought for years in the lower courts.

However, it didn’t put a stop to the debates about sexual orientation.

While many continue to mourn the lives lost in the senseless shooting, including TV host James Corden, who wore a silver ribbon to the Tony Awards as a tribute to those who died in the incident, some netizens (both near and far) have taken to social media to condemn the victims.

What’s more shocking is that, close to home, some Malaysians too have openly voiced their approval of the Orlando club massacre, welcoming the killings and spinning conspiracy theories.

The comments can be seen on Siakap Keli’s Facebook post, which carried the Pulse Orlando news.

One of the top comments (240 likes and counting) read, “Malaysia ni pn ramai Gay.. aku taktau la apa dlm kepala otak diorg ni smpai bole minat kaum sejenis… jijik yang amat.” (Translation: There are a lot of gays in Malaysia. I don’t know which people in the right mind will be interested in this kind. Very disgusting.)

There were those who applauded the deaths, saying:

“Tahniah penembak..good job ini sume kaum lakhnat..tp syg cuma 50 mati spttnye semua skli.” (Translation: Congratulations to the shooter. Good job because their kind is damned. It’s a pity that only 50 died because by right they should all die.)

“Malaysia ni pun dah bersepah gay, paling jijik bila tgk kaum sendiri dah tak malu segan di khalayak ramai seolah2 bangga dgn pegangan songsang, jgn lah sampai nnt di timpa bala seperti Pompei.. nauzubillahminzalik!!” (Translation: Malaysia is also strewn with gays. It’s especially disgusting that they’re shameless, as though proud of their crooked sexual orientation. Don’t wait until something as catastrophic as Pompeii befalls us.)

“ni semua wayang US la utk jatuhkan Islam. Asal ade insiden tembak ke letupan ke ugutan ke tebusan ke msti suspek dia nama muslim. Omar mateen la Fernando Ahmad la Kassim Rodriguez la. Pala buto la US!” (Translation: This is all staged by the US to discriminate Islam. As long as there are incidents related to shooting or bombing or threat or hostage situation, the suspect is Muslim. Omar Mateen la Fernando Ahmad la Kassim Rodriguez la. D*ck head US!)

“Moga kat Malaysia ada jugak pengebom berani mati kat dalam kelab2 gay kat area KL mcm blueboy biar bapok2 n gayboy2 mampos secara berjemaah kat situ.” (Translation: Let’s hope that there will be suicide bombers who will do the same deed in Kuala Lumpur’s gay clubs. Let them all die in those clubs.)

That having said, some Malaysians have also stepped forward to be the voice of reason, calling for respect for the victims and slamming those who have made homophobic comments.

If you asked us, nobody deserved to die that night in Pulse Orlando. Homosexual or not, they were all human beings that were created by a greater power (no matter the religion) – and for a reason. And at a time like this, what the world needs is more compassion and understanding.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of those who perished in the tragedy.

Source: Siakap Keli / Featured image: Today USA.

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2PM’s Nichkhun To Appear At GSC Mid Valley On 3rd July

GSC Mid Valley is the place to be if you’re hoping to catch Nichkhun (닉쿤) in person on 3rd July.

The 2PM (투피엠) rapper will in Kuala Lumpur to promote his Thai romance comedy, “Brother Of The Year”. The 30-year-old K-pop star won’t be alone though. He will be accompanied by his fellow co-star, Sunny Suwanmethanont.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 20th June), GSC Cinemas offered fans a chance to meet both Nichkhun and Sunny with a special bundle package. For RM40, the package comes with 1 admission ticket to the screening of “Brother Of The Year”, 1 combo voucher (that can be exchanged with popcorn and a drink, as well as a free size “Brother Of The Year” t-shirt.

If you were late, bad news. Tickets were snapped up like hot cakes the minute it went on sale. Many expressed disappointment in not being able to purchase the special bundle package. More importantly, fans are dying to see the baby face 2PM member in person.

Directed by Witthaya Thongyooyong, “Brother Of The Year” centres on a brother-sister relationship. Jane lives with her irresponsible elder brother Chut. Due to Chut’s laziness, Jane finds herself taking on a motherly role and that includes doing everything around the house. But when Jane starts developing feelings for another guy, Chut becomes overprotective of his sibling.

According to All Kpop, “Brother Of The Year” has not only topped the Thai box office but also emerged as one of the most successful Thai movie this year. Within 4 days of its release, the rom-com ranked in around 66 million Baht (approximately 2 million USD).

The details to the exclusive screening of “Brother Of The Year” are as follows:

There’s no doubt about it – GSC Mid Valley is going to be flooded with fans on the day of the screening.

There is also another fan meeting happening prior to that. The details reads:


6 Korean Rock Bands That You Should Listen To

A common misconception when it comes to Korean music is that one is limited to the option of only K-pop. Whilst representing what’s popular, (arguably making up a large part of pop music) the K-genre is full of bountiful finds.

If you prefer authentic chords over the tooth achingly sweet sounds of pop music, a particular genre worth checking out is definitely the rock scene of Korean music.

One of the more popular Korean rock bands right now, Day6 have steadily risen towards the light of fame. With a sound that has the likes of soft rock ballads to pop punk anthems, Day6 seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. Recently the five piece set tackled an 80s synth pop concept with “Days Gone By”, giving us a shot of nostalgia complete with their classic-rocker do. (We’re absolutely loving that mullet on Young K!) The track gives off the vibes of the likes of Duran Duran with just a hint of modernity, such as the The 1975. Despite its seemingly cheery sound, the song speaks the language of heartbreak— though admittedly not surprising for a Day6 track. With hopes to keep hold on to happy memories, although that’s all they’ll ever be; “Days Gone By” is a bittersweet anthem.

FNC Entertainment’s quirky rap-rock band is probably not what one would expect at first glance. With hit and misses, the band finally nailed it with their most memorable release, “Hot Potato”. Keeping in their playful nature, the song has a curious one line where member Jaehyun yells out in shock, “Are all of you paparazzi?!” before launching into the chorus. However make no mistake, as gimmicky as “Hot Potato” may seem— it delivers as a solid rock song. The track itself is a fun roller coaster of a ride; with a cheery beginning, a heartfelt bridge, heavy guitar riffs accompanying a rap delivery; all with a belt-along killer chorus. N.Flying may not be your stereotypical rock band, but they certainly do have stand out tracks in comparison to everyone else.

Soft rockers The Rose are steadily gaining fans by luring them in with their gentle yet upbeat tracks. Perhaps the most notable single by them would be “BABY”, the Brit pop track which builds you up for a non existent chorus break. Personally, we think The Rose oozes potential but has been nothing but frustratingly mediocre. No doubt talented, their choices of playing it safe with seemingly repetitive sounds have honestly got us bored. That being said, The Rose does an excellent job of hitting the mark on its head when it comes to ballads. From their strong debut of “Sorry” to “I.L.Y.”, we see the full extent of the gorgeous vocals when crooning on songs about heartbreak.

Songs to check out: “Sorry”, “I.L.Y.”, “She’s In The Rain”

As we descend to the more indie side of Korean rock bands, it’s almost impossible to not mention this group. Hyukoh feels like an enigma; they’re in a league and genre of their own. With the ability to transport their listeners into a different era and mood from a single track, they are perhaps one of the most unique and talented bands of today. Their tracks are nothing but full of raw emotion; let it be sadness, happiness or whatever one can muster. It’s in how human they come across that makes them such a standout band. Out of all their songs however, it’s the hauntingly beautiful “TOMBOY” that truly gets you.

When Nam Taehyun announced his departure from WINNER, many hearts were broken from the news alone. However, good things come to those who wait. Even though the man may not be alongside his groupmates, Taehyun seems to be blossoming perfectly well by himself. Bringing the influences of good ol’ blues rock and roll, South Club brings back a flavour that seems to be forgotten by the many layers of time. “OUTCAST” is a perfect example of it; with a bass and guitar riff that builds right up to the groovy chorus adorned with distortions and organ. From the kooky fashion to the eyeliner, South Club reminds us of what it’s like to be punk in the early days— but with just a tang of their own seasoning.

Much like Hyukoh, The Black Skirts too have the ability of transporting their listener into a different dimension. The band seemed to have mastered the ability of capturing the sound of what it feels to be so relaxed that you feel yourself physically melting, then transdencing into a higher place. Their airy and almost psychedelic sound seem to have the function of making every moment a less stressful one. If laid back, chill rock music is more of your scene—  The Black Skirts are definitely the answer to your question.

Out of all these six bands, do you see any familiar names? So far only Hyukoh seems to have paid our humble home a visit but rumours say that Day6 may finally be saying “Hi Hello” to us too! Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a year of more K-rock gigs in KL!

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#TheHeadOrHeartTour: Christina Perri To Perform In Malaysia

Have you been waiting “A Thousand Years” for Christina Perri to perform in Malaysia? Well, wait no longer because the singer is coming back to Malaysia as part of her “The Head or Heart Tour”.

When it comes to matters of love, Christina Perri often questions herself if she should rely on her heart or her head. That question inspired her to write her second album “Head or Heart”, which is a collection of cathartic songs that seek to reconcile how we make decisions in love and life.

Best known for some of her hit singles such as “A Thousand Years” and “Jar of Hearts”, Christina Perri made her debut in 2011 with her 1st album “Lovestrong”. She has been named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011″ due to the popularity of her songs. After a short hiatus, the singer returned to the music scene through her 2nd album “Head or Heart”.

The singer will share her emotional journey with her fans once again, earning respect from others for being an honest and genuine artiste. Knowing how a lot of fans can relate to her songs, the 28-year-old singer is planning to promote her 2nd album through her “The Head of Heart Tour”.

Organised by IMC Live Group (formerly known as ABC Live Group), “The Head or Head Tour” in Malaysia marks Christina Perri’s 2nd visit to Malaysia. Her first gig in Malaysia was held at the same venue back in 2012. Christina Perri will kick off her concert tour in Dubai on February 25 before making a pit stop at Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia, and Brazil.

Tickets for Christina Perri’s “The Head of Heart Tour” in Malaysia are priced at RM128 (PS2 zone), RM208 (PS1 zone), and RM298 (VIP zone). Fans can buy their tickets online via TicketPro or call 03 7880 7999.

Will you go? Which is your favourite Chrstina Perri song? Which song would you like to see her performing live during the concert?

We’ll leave you now with her latest single, “Burning Gold”:

For more information, visit IMC Live Group’s official website and Facebook page.

You may also stay in touch with Christina Perri via her website or Facebook page.


The #ALSIceBucketChallenge, YouTubers’ Style

And now, our favourite YouTubers be sending the chills down our spines with their #ALSIceBucketChallenge videos!

In the past week, the interwebs swarmed with various videos of CEOs (such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates), celebrities, DJs/producers, K-Pop idols (such as these Super Junior members), “Heavenly Kings” of the East (such as Andy Lau and Jay Zhou), as well as members of the Marvel and the DC Cinematic Universe taking on the “Ice Bucket Challenge”. Why the sudden surge in videos of your favourite people in the whole wide world dunking buckets of ice/ice water over themselves?

The “Ice Bucket Challenge” was started in July by Pete Frates, 29, a former Boston College baseball player who has been battling ALS since 2011 and it has now become a worldwide craze. It’s actually part of a campaign to raise money in fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and the spinal cord.

One such person who has suffered from the disease for many years now is none other than the world’s most celebrated brilliant and celebrated physicist, Stephen Hawking.

The campaign requires an individual to dump a bucket of ice water on their head. After which, they’re allowed to challenge 3 more people to do the same. If someone refuses, the penalty is donating US$100 to the ALS Association. The stunt has raised millions for ALS so far!

Without further ado, here are some of our favourite YouTubers taking on the challenge to raise awareness amongst the YouTube community and, well, to make you laugh like they always do:

How can you not love our very own homegrown talent and Malaysian YouTube stars we’re so proud of? Nice one, Jin, taking one for the team and all!

Not only did David Choi take on the challenge, he also posted up proof of his donation to the ALS Association! He’s a good man, this one:

Lol, Wesley, that was pretty anti-climatic but that’s okay because we bet fangirls are loving your white tee.

Both the bucketful of dough and the #IceBucketChallenge? You’ve just won ’em all, Ryan!

So, which YouTuber do you want to see take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge next? We’ll update this post with more videos as and when we find ’em!

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Aquaman: Director James Wan Shares How His Malaysian Roots Inspired The Film

A few years back, James Wan was offered the opportunity to select 2 DC superhero films – either “The Flash” or “Aquaman”. He went with the latter and the rest is history.

While promoting the recently-released blockbuster, the director opened up about how his upbringing sort of dictated his decision-making. Wan was also able to incorporate a part of his Chinese heritage in the movie.

There was 1 scene where Aquaman was on a quest to retrieve the Lost Trident of Atlan. Many fans could recall something similar from “Journey to the West” when the Monkey King was required to enter the Dragon King’s underwater palace to get hold of his golden staff.

In speaking with China.org, the 41-year-old filmmaker admitted that the 16th century classic has always been an inspiration growing up. “I am of Chinese descent, so I have heard many Chinese stories as I grew up. I have always liked ‘Journey to the West’ and The Monkey King Sun Wukong, and was influenced by these Chinese elements when I was filming,” he said.

Wan also revealed that he could identify with Aquaman’s personal struggles in being caught between 2 worlds and cultures.  “The character of Aquaman himself – he’s the very definition of bi-racial. He’s half-Atlantean, half surface-dweller. You have a character here who feels like he doesn’t belong in either world to begin with, and that was something that really stood out for me,” he was quoted as saying.

“What he ultimately discovers and realises is (that) he is the best of both worlds and he ends up embracing his identity. That’s something that, as I grew older, something that I’ve embraced more,” Wan explained, before adding, “Having such a strong Australian upbringing, I’ve retained my Chinese/Malaysian heritage as well“.

For those that don’t know, Wan was born in Kuching, Sarawak. However, he and his family moved to Perth, Australia when he was 7. As one of Malaysia’s biggest Hollywood success story by a mile, Wan has used his Malaysian-Chinese “immigrant-style hustle” to craft out his own successful lane in the entertainment industry.

“Aquaman” is currently showing in cinemas.


Christian Bale In Talks To Star In “Thor: Love and Thunder”

Batman meets Thor? Yes please. Christian Bale is reportedly in discussion to star alongside Christ Hemsworth in the upcoming “Thor: Love and Thunder”.

If this pans out, it will be the Brit’s first comic book appearance since starring in a superhero movie as Batman in “The Dark Knight” trilogy. As The Hollywood Reporter puts it, character details are “being kept in Odin’s Vault”.

Collider writer Jeff Sneider reported that it’s likely that Bale will be making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut but both his representatives and Marvel Studios have declined to comment. Having said that, the news of his casting in the upcoming Taika Waititi film is still an exciting tidbit for fans.

Comic Book and Newsarama have even come up with a few suggestions for the roles they could see the Oscar winner in:

There’s also a possibility that Bale could be an actor playing Thor. Remember when Matt Damon played Loki? The same gag could happen in the same fashion with the actor making a cameo.


#adidasOriginals: Yeezy Boost 350 Black To Arrive In Malaysia On 19th February

Kanye West and adidas Originals start 2016 with the release of the highly sought-after black version of the Yeezy Boost 350.

The lo-top Yeezy Boost 350 features a Primeknit upper: a break-through material developed using adidas’ most advanced digital engineering techniques to fit like a second skin. Colour-coordinated outsoles leverage adidas BOOST’s highly responsive properties to offer an unparalleled level of comfort, performance, and style.

The Yeezy Boost 350 combines the forward-thinking technologies of adidas with a classic aesthetic and represents a bold new design ideal.

The Yeezy Boost 350 Black will be released on Friday, 19th February 2016 through adidas.com retailing at RM850 and is available exclusively at the adidas Originals Concept Store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.

Fans can get a pair by obtaining a ballot starting February 17th 10am at the adidas Originals Concept Store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur up till 18th February, 10pm to stand a chance to purchase the Yeezy Boost 350 on its launch date on 19th February. The draw will take place at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur at 11am on the 19th.

For more information, visit Adidas Malaysia’s website.

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#SigourneyWeaver: Actress Shares Interesting Hints About “Avatar” Sequels & “The Defenders”

Signourney Weaver has several big projects coming up in the immediate future, starring in the long-gestating “Avatar” sequels and serving as the villain in Marvel and Netflix’s upcoming team-up series “The Defenders”.

It’s been approximately 7 years since the 1st “Avatar” hit cinemas. Despite the sequel being in development even before the 1st film was released, we’re still waiting patiently for the next instalment. However, the 67-year-old actress assures that good things are to come.

Despite the death of her character in “Avatar”, it’s been confirmed that Weaver would be returning to Pandora. Although director James Cameron claimed that the actress will be reprising her role as Dr. Grace Augustine, Weaver herself stated that she’ll be playing someone new. Regardless of the outcome, you can bet that she’ll be an integral part in “Avatar”‘s future.

In speaking with Variety, Weaver shared that the 1st movie took care of laying the groundwork by establishing the families in this world. The next few movies will be focusing on Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children.

“In my opinion, the 3 scripts I’ve read so far are many times more amazing than the 1st one in terms of their scope. He did a lot of the heavy lifting in the 1st movie, establishing the family and the relationships and the world, and now he really gets to play,” she said.

When asked about her role in the much-anticipated TV series which brings together Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, Weaver didn’t reveal a name, but she did offer up a short description about her villainous character.

“I can’t say much, because they might kill me. I think everyone I work for might kill me if I tell you anything. But I have the most delicious character. She’s really smart, and she’s very in charge,” she told the publication. Many assumed that it’ll either be The Hand or Madame Gao (Lady Crane).

What are your thoughts on “Avatar 2” and “The Defenders”? Let us know your theories in the comments section below.

Sources: Flickering Myth, Screen Rant, Cinema Blend.


Hype’s Must Watch: Ant-Man

Despite being overshadowed by “Avengers: Age of Ultron“, the first full trailer of Marvel‘s “Ant-Man” offered nothing but loads of humour and action pieces.

It looks like the film survived the massive rewrites after “Hot Fuzz” director Edgar Wright left the director’s chair.

Paul Rudd is starring in the film as Scott Lang, a thief who will later turn into Ant-Man. Michael Douglas will play his mentor aka the original Ant-Man, Dr Hank Pym while “The Hobbit” star Evangeline Lily is portraying Dr Hank Pym’s daughter, Hope Pym/Van-Dyne. Corey Stoll is portraying the villain, Darren Cross aka “Yellowjacket”, who is the alternate-identity of Hank Pym with similar powers.

The full trailer of the movie was released after the preview clip made its debut during the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. It provided us a first real look at some of the film’s action pieces, including Ant-Man’s fight scene with Yellowjacket on top of a “Thomas the Tank Engine” play set.

The film will conclude Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) before the studio begins Phase 3 with “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016.

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Ant-Man” also stars Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Abby Ryder Fortson, Judy Greer, David Dastmalchian, Wood Harris, T.I., and Gregg Turkington. Slated for release on 16th July 2015, Reed directed the film based on a script written by Wright, Joe Cornish, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, and Adam McKay.

For more information, visit Ant-Man’s official Facebook page and Twitter.

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#Instagram: New Update Includes 3 New Filters + Emoji Hashtags!

Instagram sure is giving popular photo editing app VSCOCAM a run for their money.

If you remember, in December, Instagram added 5 new filters after a 2-year wait. Welp, if you were waiting for more filters to arrive since then, here’s some good news for you – 3 new filters just arrived today!

As with the previous filters (Slumber, Crema, Ludwig, Aden, Perpetua), the new filters are meant to be subtle. So subtle that by the looks of it, one might assume that the release is a direct head-on battle with VSCOCAM. The filters are:

Additionally, Instagram is bringing you a bonus update: you can also now use emoji in your hashtags. You see, until now, you couldn’t even press an emoji key while searching hashtags on Instagram. This change lets you create emoji hashtags and search for them. Yes, it’s magical.

To give you a clearer idea, here’s what it looks like:

The statement on their official blog reads:

Over the past few years, emoji have become part of a universal visual language. And just as we share photos and videos, we use emoji to communicate emotions and feelings in ways that anyone can understand, regardless of language or background. With emoji hashtags, you can discover even more by adding them to your own photos and videos, searching them on the Explore page and tapping on them when you see them in captions.

The popular photo-sharing social app also promises to add more new filters more regularly moving forward. It’s safe to say that we can’t wait to see what else the good people of Instagram have got up their sleeves!

Instagram for iOS version 6.11.0 is available today in Apple’s App Store, and these updates will be available today in the latest version of Instagram for Android, 6.20.0, in Google Play.

Sources: Instagram’s Blog, Huffington Post / Featured image from here.


Music Highlights: 9 New K-pop Singles That Were Released Last Month

February came and left faster than most of us could catch our breath. Whilst infamously being the month of romance thanks to Valentines’ Day, we hope that you have been peppering in showers of flowers, chocolates and declarations of love.

If not, you certainly have been fed well from our favourite K-pop stars! Here are our highlights for comebacks during the month of February 2019.

Starting out strong, we got a visit from our favourite temptress. All adorned in red, Taemin has marched right into our hearts and we’re not complaining. If “Move” was controlled and calm, “Want” is relentless and out for blood. Probably his most risque and seductive comeback yet, Taemin has turned on the sex appeal and it is just overflowing with charm at this point. “Want” is engineered in such a way to snake right up to you, slowly wrapping itself around you then when you realise you’re trapped; it’s too late. The killer chorus is what delivers the final blow; but the mere elegance of it all is what makes it feel like such a classy affair. From the snapping of his hips to the swagger in his walk – ”Want” is further evidence that it’s Taemin’s world; we’re just living in it.

Dreamcatcher has always stood out with their sound of heavy guitar riffs in an industry where saccharine sounds and throbbing bass are the driving force of songs. “PIRI” however, seems to be an interesting marriage of both. With an incorporation of flute, EDM— and of course, metal— we have “PIRI”. Albeit not their strongest single, it does however show growth and experimentation on their end. Dreamcatcher showed how they are not afraid of changing up things up, but still are perfectly capable of keeping it within the theme. Versatile yet original; these girls seem to have more than just a few tricks up their sleeves. With this, let’s hope that it gives Dreamcatcher the big break they deserve!

After the show stopping “Shoot Out”, the bar was set pretty high for Monsta X. “Alligator” however, does not quite come close to it. While the music video shows that Starship Entertainment finally can blow their budget on our favourite sexy men, the embellishment is almost the only thing remarkable about the single itself. “Alligator” feels like a weak repackage, a mashup of all their previous title tracks churned into one. However that may seem to be the intended effect, especially with rappers Jooheon and I.M complementing each other a la “Dramarama”. Perhaps this was a #throwback moment for Monbebes?

Probably the most talked about girl group on the planet, LOONA is no foreign name in Kpop. With a long awaited comeback, “Butterfly” blew us away. From an absolutely stunning music video, languid choreography, and gorgeous visuals; this comeback seems to be everything fans have wanted. The track itself is rather questionable, but the impressive music video makes it easy to forget. What was most notable about it was the group’s decision to use women of colour, in a way that was not sexualising them but merely showing them as they are; human. “Butterfly” feels very much like a breathtaking art film, but does very little as a song by itself.

FNC Entertainment’s boy group seems to be slowly garnering attention over time. After their impressive comeback with “Now or Never”, our eyes have been peeled for SF9. We’re glad to announce that they did not disappoint. “Enough” balances the mystery and allure; hitting all the right spots that their previous single didn’t. With a combination of vocals in the chorus to the use of chiptune, the single seems to show that SF9 has finally found their colour and will probably be sticking to it for a while. And so they should— it’s a gorgeous fit on them.

It’s easy to forget that G-(IDLE) are still just rookie idols in the biz when you factor in how ridiculously well known they are. Despite debuting barely a few months ago, they seem to be CUBE Entertainment’s driving force at the moment. With the enchanting “Hann”, the girls seem to be trying out as many concepts as possible during this experimental phase. “Senorita” is a curious hand; a Latin inspired track, complete with trumpets…and Soyeon’s jarring rap? The music video itself also is a confusing mix between explosions and an advert for Kaja Beauty, which further baffles us. The track itself seems rather safe for G-(IDLE), but it’s clear that it’s merely a tester for now. The real question is what comes next, now that we’ve seen them play nice.

JYP’s new girl group has finally debuted and they’re all the craze! “DALLA DALLA” sounds like an absolute nightmare on the first listen, but it’s on the second one that you find yourself singing along to the addictive lyrics. Ingeniously manufactured in such a way to capture you, even when you least expect it, ITZY seems to be the perfect successor to their sunbaes, TWICE. Also, we’d be lying if we weren’t absolutely in love with their outfits.

Perhaps the most impressive comeback of the month, ONF completely wowed us with the quality of their music video. Creating a dystopian universe that plays with themes of science fiction, the boys of ONF take us on an adventure like no other. “We Must Love” incorporates little elements of a ton of genres; transporting us into a different time altogether. However the most notable one would be use of synthesisers, bringing us back to the old school days of the late 2000s.

Sungwoon stole all our hearts in one way or another; through Produce 101, HOTSHOT or Wanna One. Either way there’s no denying it; the guy is immensely talented. In “Bird”, he sings us a sweet love song. Using pastel colours and relaxing imagery, it feels like a song that was made for the Korean radiowaves. The chill nature of the song ties in well with the adorable factor of it, and once tied up with Sungwoon’s natural ability to hit high notes; we’ve got ourselves a winner.

And there we have it folks! Despite it being a short month, we certainly got served a pretty good meal; but did all of you dig in? February came close but no cigar— let’s hope that March has enough in store for our ravenous appetites. Till then, bon appetit!

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#KPop: SM Entertainment Rumoured To Be Debuting A New Boy Group

If rumours were to be believed, the next generation of popular male idol groups such as TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, and EXO will be making their debut next year.

According to Soompi, rumours began to spread throughout the Internet that Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment could be adding another idol group to their existing idol groups roster and it’s most likely to be a boy group.

Since SM Entertainment is a listed company with an active investor relations (IR), many believe that these rumours coming from stock companies are creditable. The rumours are also backed by the amount of spotlight given to SM Rookies recently.

SM Rookies is a pre-debut team that consists of trainees who are ready to make their debut under SM Entertainment. Past members of the team include Red Velvet‘s Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri.

The upcoming idol boy group will most likely consist of those from the team as the company has been actively promoting SM Rookies by starring them in Disney Channel Korea‘s “Mickey Mouse Club”. Some members even worked as MCs for MBC’s music show “Show Champion”. They even held their own pre-debut concerts titled “SM Rookies Show” earlier in August and September this year. As such, these SM Rookie members have already garnered a certain amount of fans even before they make their debut.

SM Entertainment is known for debuting a new boy group every 4 years. Though Super Junior made their debut in 2005, TVXQ, SHINee, and EXO debuted in 2004, 2008, and 2012 respectively. If this is SM remains using this approach to the market, a new boy group will most likely debut in 2016.

Regarding the rumours, a rep from SM Entertainment told Korean media outlet X Sports News, “Yes, we are preparing a new boy group.” However, further details regarding the group were not disclosed.

So, do you think that SM Entertainment is planning to debut some of the boys from SM Rookies? How many members do you think that this new boy group is going to have? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


10 Highlights From The Final “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Trailer

The final trailer of the highly anticipated third instalment of the new “Star Wars” has been released. This will mark the end of the “Star Wars” Skywalker trilogy that debuted back in 2015.

Director J.J Abrams has masterfully crafted the final trailer with clips of the movie that indicates this film is going to be an emotional ride. Here are 10 highlights from the new “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” trailer that intrigued us:

Continuing the theme set by previous trailers, it shows that Rey is still training to become a full fledge Jedi, alone in a jungle planet. The opening scene shows her running, dropping a helmet and blocking a drone’s attack. This suggests that either it’s part of the training section or that her training got cut short.

The trailer also gave us a glimpse on the throne of Emperor Palpatine. The shot was made even eerier with a haunting voice over from Ian McDiarmid, who voices Palpatine. We can hear Palpatine uttering “long have I waited” and about how his plan is coming together.

It seems appropriate with the shot of resistance standing together going to war is fill with different and varied kind of ships. If we still remember from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, a vast amount of the resistance were destroyed and killed by the First order. So the resistance might have send operative across the galaxies to create a network of resistance cells which in turn explains the vast difference in ship design in this shot.

The trailer is also an introduction to a new character in an already vast cast, Babu Frik. Babu Frik in the “Star Wars” is a droidsmith. In the trailer, we can see him conducting an unknown operation on C-3PO. Babu, was first shown as a toy in a Triple Force Friday live stream where his size and adorableness quickly won fans over.

The trailer has also tease the death of a beloved character, C-3PO. The lost of the original character has been hinted at by a previous trailers, where the eyes of C-3PO turns red (an indication a bot has been hacked). The bot sacrifice is then enforced by the line, “Taking one last look sir, at my friends” uttered by C-3PO at the end of the scene as he takes a look at Rey and the others in the ship.

Carrie Fisher certainly left us too soon, as her portrayal of Princess Leia has certainly carved her name in history as a cinematic icon. Lucasfilm has previously used unused footages of Fisher to fill the gaps in “The Last Jedi”. It showed how integral her character has been for the series, so it seems only fitting that the end of her character’s story would be included for this movie.

Previously we only know of Rey, Kylo-Ren and very likely Emperor Palpatine to be in the Death Star remains. But this new shot from the trailer shows Finn calling out to somebody (most likely Rey). Though the lack of shots of Finn in the Death Star have left many in doubt of the importance of the character in the scene.

Though there are several scenes showing the two fighting each other throughout the trailer, this part (pictured above) shows the two actually working together to destroy Darth Vader’s mask. As to what this might entails, fans think that Kylo Ren will eventually turn and see the light. Or is it just another illusion by J.J. Abrams?

Undoubtedly the most chilling scene of the trailer is when Rey comes face-to-face with the emperor himself. There have been speculations over how the Sith Lord will arrive in the movie, as some theories have suggested that Palpatine would have come back in the form of a spirit like Yoda. But the trailer did avoid showing the emperor’s face during the whole scene, which would leave some doubt over the black figure we see in the scene (who may or may not be Palpatine).

The trailer utters the iconic line of  “The Force Will Be With You – Always“. This will surely bring a sense of closure to fans of the series as the saga ends this coming December.

As a bonus, can we talk about how good is the music in the trailer? Cause the iconic “Star Wars” theme is back, with added bits of a modern touch.

Did we miss any details you think is very important to the story? Then let us know in the comment below. For the meant time why not give the trailer another watch while we wait for the movie to hit cinema on 19th December 2019.

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