CONTEST: Official “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” Merchandise!

You’ve probably heard that the latest book-turned-movie is about to hit the silver screen in about two weeks.

This is about the closest you can get to seeing many of your favourite celebs such as Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Banks in their most pregnant states. Ever:

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And luckily for us (or rather, you), we have a couple of official “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” merchandise to give out to just a few lucky winners. Yay for contests!

So listen up, movie buffs! Here’s what you have to do:

The two steps above are important! Because then, you would have to:

1) Share this post on your Facebook wall.

2) Tweet the following phrase, “I want to win official “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” movie merchandise from @HypeMY! Gimme some #Hype love!”

Gosh! It’s so easy, we almost want to keep the prizes to ourselves.

Winners will then be picked based on the most Facebook shares and retweets. Yes, you may spam us this time! If you win, here’s what’s up for grabs, courtesy of Nusantara Edaran Filem (NEF) Sdn Bhd:

Contest is open to those residing in Selangor only and it ends on the 9th May 2012 (Wednesday). Go on, get going, get spamming!

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


YG Entertainment Announces BLACKPINK Members’ Solo Releases

Blinks, get ready cause 2020 is finally going to be the year for BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) world domination.

For the longest time, YG Entertainment had been heavily criticised for stalling the South Korean girl group’s release and disappointing fans with false promises. It’s good to know that the label is now making good on its word.

Earlier today (Monday, 1st June), YG Entertainment released a full statement detailing Rosé, Jisoo, and Lisa’s solo releases. The girls’ debut singles are schedule to take place after BLACKPINK’s full comeback in September.

“Rosé’s solo works have already been completed, and its release date is planned to be in September after the release of BLACKPINK’s first-ever full-length album. It is because all the members agreed that BLACKPINK’s comeback as an entire group and their first-ever full-length album release is more important than anything.

Furthermore, Lisa’s amazing solo single is already prepared for release, and we are currently preparing for Jisoo’s solo single release as well. The solo releases by the members will continue in sequential order, after the release of BLACKPINK’s first-ever full-length album release upcoming in September.”

This is long overdue, considering Jennie’s “Solo” came out over a year and a half ago. Better late than never right?

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#DoctorStrange: Tilda Swinton Talks About The Film’s Whitewashing Backlash

Tilda Swinton has been receiving a lot of backlash since she was casted for the role of The Ancient One in Scott Derrickson’s “Doctor Strange”. Many fans accused Marvel of whitewashing the mystical character because in the original comics, The Ancient One is of Tibetan descent.

In an interview with OUT magazine, the Anglo-Scottish-Australian actress, who won an Oscar for her portrayal in “Michael Clayton” (2007), has finally stepped up to address the controversy.

“There is little for me to add except to say that anyone speaking up for a greater accuracy in the representation of the diversity of the world we live in has me right beside them. As someone who has worked from the beginning as an artist within a queer aesthetic, the urgency of that voice is always going to be welcome,” she told the publication.

Though the film’s co-writer C. Robert Cargill explained in a video interview on YouTube that the casting decision was made to avoid political conflict with the Chinese government because of the complicated issue between Tibet and China, Swinton thought that Marvel’s casting choice is a “positively diverse” one.

She added, “At the same time, the film Marvel has made—in which they created a part for which I was not bad casting, in actual fact—is a departure from the source material in more ways than one. Ironically, their casting is positively diverse in this case: The Ancient One in this film was never written as the bearded old Tibetan man portrayed in the comics.”

Whitewashing or not, Swinton is an extremely talented actress and we are pretty excited to see her performance in the upcoming “Doctor Strange”, which is slated for release on 4th November.

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


Is SM Town Finally Including Malaysia In Its World Tour?

Netizens on social media are buzzing on the possibility of SM Town Live coming to Malaysia.

The rumours came about when the Group CEO of SM Entertainment Kim Young-min was in Malaysia to visit the KL Sports City in Bukit Jalil.

A post shared by Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (@stadium.malaysia)

As the photo spread around various social media platforms, netizens began to speculate on the possibility of SM Town Live tour happening in Malaysia.

For those of you who may not know, SM Town Live is an annual concert tour, featuring all the recording artistes under SM Entertainment including EXO, NCT, Red Velvet, Shinee, Super Junior and more.

Ceo @SMTOWNGLOBAL visited KL Sports City, guyssssss is SMTOWN IS FINALLY COMING TO MALAYSIA???? Omggggg my Malaysian mutuals where you attttt pic.twitter.com/z0bsP0Bh9A

— Yxnr9 엑소 | EXIST 🦄 (@nura_z93) March 13, 2019

omg if SMTOWN is going to Malaysia sjfkgkg I can finally sneak over to buy everything?

— my angel, flung out of space 💙 (@wanfession) March 13, 2019

LETS JUST PRAY SMTOWN IN MALAYSIA WILL BE HAPPENING REAL SOON. IF ITS LEGIT, DEAR MALAYSIAN SM STAN WE’RE WINNING IN LIFE ♥

CEO of Malaysia Stadium Corporation (PSM) Nik Razeen Adam Daud was there to welcome the delegates from SM Entertainment.

The main motive of the visit is not known but many Korean fans couldn’t contain their excitement as they await for PSM to make an official announcement.

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#JPop: Meet Ladybaby, The Latest Internet Sensation That Took The World By Storm

You must be living under the rocks if you have not seen Ladybaby, the latest thing that is currently breaking the Internet.

Ladybaby has no connections to American singer Lady Gaga, but they do have one thing in common: “Cross-dressing”. Lady Gaga once cross-dressed as a man in Japan’s Vogue Hommes and the music video for her hit single, “You And I”. As for Ladybaby, it well, includes a bearded member who’s trying to fit right in the group by cross-dressing as a “kawaii” idol.

Yes, everyone. We are not kidding. Look:

Some may think what he’s doing is off-putting, but we think he’s pretty awesome, especially when he revealed on his website that he’s a “pro-wrestler, heavy metal vocalist, party rocker, and a 24-hour photo opportunity”.

The cross-dresser from Australia, who named himself “Ladybeard”, has been performing in Japan since 2013. During an interview with GirlsWalker, he revealed that he first wore his sister’s school uniform to a costume party at the age of 14. He then told Tokyo Desu that he started cross-dressing again as a wrestler in Hong Kong. He initially moved to the Cantonese-speaking country to pursue a career in kung fu movies. But one day, he decided to wear a dress at his first wrestling match and used the ring name “Ladybeard” (“Wu Sou Lui”). Despite his bad Cantonese and cross-dressing nature, the locals loved him and he went on to become the most popular wrestler in Hong Kong.

But how did he end up in performing in a Japanese heavy-metal pop band?

Well, according to Ladybeard, the CEO of Clearstone, a costumer maker in Japan, got him in for a meeting after seeing him on the cover of Metropolis (Japan’s biggest English-language street magazine). He proposed the idea of putting him in a music group with 2 teenage Japanese girls, namely Rie Kaneko and Rei Kuromiya. Inspired by Baby Metal, they formed “Ladybaby”.

Prior to the release of their first album, they released the music video for their first single, “Nippon Manju” (Japanese Bun). While wearing the costumes by Clearstone, Ladybeard and the girls can be seen singing and dancing along to the track, which mixes Japanese pop music with heavy metal.

We’re not sure how we really feel about this, but one thing for sure: That’s enough Internet for today.

What do you think of Ladybaby? Are you addicted to them already? If you are, well, keep an eye out for the release of their full-length debut disc on 29th July.

Sources: The Huffingtonpost, Tokyodesu, GirlsWalker, Forbes


#WeRunKL: The Journey To Nike We Run KL 21k 2015

Challenging Malaysians to run faster an further, Nike returned with Nike We Run KL 21k 2015, which is set to take place on 1st Feb 2015. Part of Nike’s global We Run series, the 21k run aims to inspire athletes to achieve their personal best, which began in Prague.

Apart from Kuala Lumpur being one of 14 cities to be part of the series, the run this 1st Feb also marks for the inaugural of Nike We Run KL. Given that this is the first time for this 21K race in Nike Malaysia, the Hype.My team, yes that’s us, figured we’d be part of it.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Nov 24, 2014 at 5:28am PST

If you’re following Hype.My on Instagram, you’d know that I’ve been training for We Run KL 21k 2015 since November. To date, I’ve been sharing pictures of my progress on Hype.My’s social media platforms and now, it’s time for me to share a more in depth view of my training with everyone. I did my first 20k last September and to my very own surprise, I completed it.

Now, if you know me well enough or if you were a friend of mine, you’d know that completing my first ever 20k is a big deal. If you’re wondering why, it’s because I’m not someone who works out in general, so completing that 20k was not something anyone expected of me.

Anyway, fast forward to two months later (November), I decided to join the upcoming We Run KL 21k 2015 and I’ve been training ever since. I went for my first training run with Nike’s Country Manager, Robin Kok, and Bryan Lim from Nike Malaysia on 11th Nov 2014. Using the Nike+ app on my iPhone, I’ve managed to track my running distance and average speed of my run.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:04am PST

Apart from running on my own and running with the good people from Nike Malaysia, I’ve also partook in some of the training events organised by Nike. These training sessions included the Nike Training Club (NTC) as well as expert advice from veteran marathon runners.

One of the training sessions that I will highlight today is the Regional Running Event. The Nike Regional Running Event which took place from 8th – 10th Dec featured a “Zoom Challenge”, expert advice from French marathon runner and coach Jean-Pierre Lautredoux, scientific tests that help measure and analyse a person’s running technique, recovery rate, and VO2 max, NTC as well as a trail run at Bukit Kiara.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Dec 8, 2014 at 1:40am PST

The “Zoom Challenge” which took place in Sepang was done to test a runner’s speed. During the “Zoom Challenge”, I was required to run do a series of 6o0m runs as fast as I could. Despite running on my own time during my own training sessions, this challenge proved to be extremely difficult as I am not a fast runner.

However, it did make me realise that there is more to running than a casual jog around the park every evening. With that in mind, I made it a point to train harder and run a little faster whenever I trained on my own. After the “Zoom Challenge”, Nike organised for rench marathon runner and coach Jean-Pierre Lautredoux (JP), to give me as well as the other runners present for the event, advice as well as tips on how we could improve our running techniques.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Dec 8, 2014 at 2:46am PST

The next day, which was the second and last day of the Regional Running Event, started off with a trip to University Malaya.

At the university, I had the chance to take part in Gait Analysis, which is a systematic study of animal locomotion to measure body movements, mechanics as well as activity of the muscles. Through the report from the Gait Analysis, I got to further understand how my movements when running and how to improve on my technique.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Dec 9, 2014 at 12:50am PST

Then day continued with a trip to a studio in Petaling Jaya, where I partook in exercise training in the form of NTC. I honestly couldn’t feel my legs after the quick NTC workout but I was not done for the day, as we then headed to Bukit Kiara for a trail run.

Unfortunately, due to weather conditions, we only managed to do a 15-minute trail run along the hills at Bukit Kiara.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Dec 9, 2014 at 1:40am PST

The trail run marked the end to the Regional Running Event. That of course was not the end of my own personal training. I must admit that I slacked off a little during the Christmas and New Year period but I got back to training right after the celebrations were over.

For someone who does not exercise regularly, running on a daily basis proved to be a challenge. In the beginning, I made a lot of excuses to not run, a lot of excuses to get out of training but I knew that I had to train and I did. Even on days that I really didn’t want to, I convinced myself to run. Also, the need that I have to prove to myself that I can do this, helped in giving me motivation to train.

Now, with only 12 days to We Run KL 21 2015, I can say that I am ready for it. I’m nervous, yes, but I’m ready and I think I would be able to complete the run in a decent time. That’s all from me for now, stay tuned as I have more updates from the Nike LSD run as well as the pre-race expo coming soon! ;)

Check out the gallery below for more pictures from the Regional Running Event.

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PJ Live Arts Gets Dahl-icious!

A show of hands please, those who are fans of quirky but dark adult tales that are sometimes meant for kids?

To most, Roald Dahl is a familiar and favourite children’s author. A child growing up in the 1980s may fondly remember literary adventures with the “Big Friendly Giant” or sneered at Veruca Salt in “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory”.

But unbeknownst to most of us, Britain’s most celebrated novelist had a far more eclectic career that spanned age groups and genres. Dahl has an impressive repertoire of darker adult tales that graced the pages of Harper’s, The New Yorker and Playboy. Short story anthologies such as “Kiss Kiss” and “Skin” may ring a bell.

In conjunction with Roald Dahl’s birthday on 13th September, PJ Live Arts is organizing an all-ages day celebration! The “DAHL-LICIOUS!” day will feature full day of familiar fables and dark adult tales in forms of storytelling, film screenings, and stage adaptations that will delight young and old fans.

Professional storytellers Judy Shaik and Anne Ooi will bring Dahl’s stories, “The Giraffe, The Pelly, and Me” and “The Magic Fingers” alive through storytelling whereas children’s theatre show “Box of Delights” will present a series of short plays based on Dahl’s collection of poems, “Revolting Rhymes”.

Go on, admit that you’re excited because there’s a kid in you that’s yearning to go for this. Okay, okay, we’ll make it easier for you and we’ll admit it first.

Venue: Cabaret, PJ Live Arts at Jaya One, Section 13, No.72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Admission: RM10 for each event or RM5 for LIVE cardholders (max 4 pax). FREE for film screening. Film passes may be picked up on 13th September for LIVE cardholders & 14th September for regular patrons (max 4 pax).

For more information, visit their Jaya One’s website or PJ Live Arts’ website. For more timely updates, follow PJ Live Arts via their Twitter account.


#Malaysia: World’s “Longest” Python Caught In Penang Dies After Laying Egg

A giant python was found lying under a fallen tree at a construction area in Penang. Is this the world’s longest snake? According to Malay Mail Online, the massive reticulated python – believed to be between 7.5m to 8m and weighing 250kg – could set a new record as the longest snake ever to be caught.

Unfortunately, in a sad development, it was reported that the famous python died in captivity after laying an egg.

A representative from the Civil Defence Department (JPAM) told BBC News that the snake’s imprisonment and unwanted attention over the past few days likely compounded the stress of laying eggs. The Malaysian snake was scheduled to be transferred to the government’s Department of Wildlife before it died.

The python drew international attention after it was discovered by construction workers near their work site in Paya Terubong last Thursday (7th April) evening.

“It is the largest and longest python caught by the department in Penang so far. Six of them had to walk about 100m from the nearest road to reach the spot. They found the snake under a fallen tree and took more than 30 minutes to bring it down to a safe place,” Mr Herme Herisyam, operations chief for Penang’s JPAM told The Star.

Stephen Secor, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama, commented that a snake that large could easily lay up to 75 eggs at one go. Could the process of laying eggs have contributed to the reptile’s death?

“Snakes have two oviducts (structures that pass eggs), but a lodged egg can block the other eggs that have yet to be laid. The blockage can cause medical problems, sometimes even death,” Secor said. An animal autopsy would certainly help clarify matters and to see whether more eggs were left inside of the snake.

Alternatively, the python could have died because it was traumatised from its capture.

A 7.6m long python named Medusa is currently the record holder for the longest snake in captivity. She is housed at an attraction called “The Edge of Hell Haunted House” in Kansas City. There are other reports of larger snakes, some as long as 10m, but many are unverified.

Sources: Malay Mail, The Guardian, Live Science, Daily Mail.

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#FederalHighway: How Did This Proton Iriz End Up In The Motorcycle Lane In Broad Daylight?

While bikers have expressed their gripes over the motorcycle lane on the Federal Highway (highway connecting Kuala Lumpur and Klang) – such as narrow, uneven and pot-holed surface, lacking proper signages, lighting, etc. – one of their biggest pet peeve is perhaps motorists who openly and unabashedly abuse the lane. Yes, we’re talking about drivers who think that it’s absolutely A-OK to use the motorcycle lane as an “express road” to escape the traffic jam.

Alas, just this afternoon (21st June 2017, Wednesday), a Proton Iriz driver wasn’t so lucky.

The car was spotted with half its body in the drain of a motorcycle lane near the Mid-Valley-Puchong section of Federal Highway. As the incident happened during broad daylight, it is unclear what happened but the Proton Iriz obviously travelled on the motorcycle lane, which appeared to be quite narrow, and perhaps tried to squeeze in between the barriers/poles.

There were no police officers on the scene and from the pictures, it didn’t look like there were any casualties, but the motorcycle lane was blocked off for a tow truck to get to it.

“There have been a number of times where cars have invaded the motorcycle lane to cut queue or simply beat the jam. These not-very-bright individuals put the lives of hundreds of motorcyclists in danger with their actions,” Bikes Republic wrote.

Have you ever seen motorists drive/travel on the motorcycle lane? Leave a comment and let us know!

Source: Bikes Republic / Featured image: Bikes Republic.


Tesco Malaysia Sold For RM2.95 Billion To Thai Company CP Group

British supermarket Tesco revealed recently that they’ve sold their business in South East Asia – Malaysia and Thailand – to Thai company Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group for an enterprise value worth of $10.6 billion (RM44.6 billion).

It is safe to assume that the selling of their franchise in both Malaysia and Thailand could be one of the giant retail chain’s strategies in focusing their marketing in their home country of UK.

For those who don’t know, CP Group is a company that owns several other hypermarkets such as Macro as well as Tesco Lotus. Not only that, the Bangkok-based is also famous for its chain of instant foods available in several convenience stores and supermarkets in Thailand as well as across the country.

Based on the total value of Tesco’s proposed branch transition, CP Group is reportedly willing to pay $9.9 billion (RM41.71 billion) and $700 million (RM2.95 bilion) to its Thai and Malaysian franchise respectively.

Having said that, the transfer of ownership of these two branches most likely see any significant changes in an attempt to maintain Tesco’s signature branding and its own identity among Malaysians.

Are y’all excited for what CP Group has to offer following the acquisition of Tesco Malaysia?


#BukitBintang: Blast Shakes KL City, Leaving Several Injured

According to The Star Online, at least 14 people were injured after a bomb exploded in front of the Sun Complex in Jalan Bukit Bintang on October 9th (Thursday). The police said they received information regarding the blast outside a pub at about 4:30am and 4 cars were damaged in the explosion.

It is learnt that the explosion came from beneath a car that was parked in the area. Another unexploded device, also believed to be a grenade was found underneath another car, a Toyota Camry. It is also learnt that 2 explosive objects were thrown at the scene from the second floor of a building.

The injured including 2 women, ages between 22 and 40, have been sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) and Tung Shin Hospital. 4 of the victims are from China, one each from Singapore and Thailand while the rest are locals. A car jockey is said to have been warded at the intensive care unit and the cars damaged by the explosion includes a Toyota Vellfire, Toyota Camry, Mazda, and BMW 5 Series.

The Star Online also reported that gangland fighting is believed to be the reason behind the bomb blast. According to City deputy CID chief Asst Comm Khairi Ahrasa, gangsters could have been behind the explosion, believed to be from grenades, but police are investigating the case from all angles.

Meanwhile, Astro Awani reported that one of the victims involved in the bombing has succumbed to his injuries at HKL. Datuk Dr. Abu Hassan Asaari Abdullah, the hospital’s emergency and trauma department head said, the complete list of victims sent to HKL have yet to be confirmed due to various information that has yet to be obtained.

“A victim who was in critical condition has passed away, we are still in the midst of obtaining more information on the victims here. We will provide the updated information as soon as we obtain confirmation,” he said when contacted here today.

CID deputy chief ACP Khairi Ahrasa said in the 4:20am incident, 2 hand grenades were thrown from the second floor parking lot of a building, reports BERNAMA. “The suspect is believed to have thrown the bomb from the second floor of the building. One of the bombs exploded in front of an entertainment outlet. Another one did not explode and was found under a Toyota Camry car, which was parked in front of the entertainment outlet,” he told reporters present at the scene.

Police are still investigating the motive behind the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 4 of the Firearms Act and 307 of the Penal Code. Business rivalry is being looked at as one of the motives for the bombing incident.

On the other hand, Malaysian Home Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has urged the public to remain calm until police complete their investigations into the incident.

According to Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the incident may also be as a result of a fight between the entertainment outlets in the area. However no confirmation can be provided at the moment at the case is still under police investigation.

“Because it has just been a few hours since the incident happened, we have yet to receive any information on the motive and the people behind the incident, whether they are locals or foreigners. Not all information can be disclosed at the moment until it is verified and confirmed after investigations are complete,” he told reporters at the Parliament building today.

The Star just reported that a car jockey, who was among 14 people injured in a grenade attack at Sun Complex in Bukit Bintang, has died of his wounds.

City CID chief Senior Asst Comm Gan Kong Meng said Tiong Kwang Yie, 36, passed away after being treated in the intensive care unit at a hospital here following the 4:25am blast. Tiong was among the injured who were rushed to the hospital after the attack outside the Cherry Blossom night club.

The others included 2 Chinese nationals, 2 Singaporeans, and a Thai.

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#Beyonce: Expanded Platinum Edition Box Set Officially Announced

So it seems that the “new secret” Beyonce album everyone has been buzzing about is apparently not so much. Because just announced an expanded boxed-set of her multimillion-selling self-titled album after speculation that she would drop another surprise release of new material.

The pop sensation said that the platinum edition of “Beyonce”, with 2 CDs and 2 DVDs, would feature 2 new songs, 4 new remixes with star collaborators and a concert video. What we know for now is that it’ll be called the “Beyonce Platinum Edition Box Set” and will be released on 24th Nov. The 2 new songs are titled, “7/11” and “Ring Off”, and the remixes are of existing songs featuring artistes like her hubby Jay Z, Kanye West, and Nicki Minaj.

Here is what else the set will contain, according to Columbia Records and Beyonce’s company, Parkwood Entertainment:

“Beyonce” sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, broke the iTunes record for debut sales and spawned hit singles including “XO” and “Drunk In Love,” performed with her husband Jay Z.

Be right back, making a beeline for the “Beyonce Platinum Edition Box Set”.


Contest: Win A Trip To Melbourne To Catch Drake Live At Future Music Festival

Canadian rapper, songwriter and actor Drake rose to fame in 2009 with the release of his EP “So Far Gone” which spawned the single “Best I Ever Had” and “Successful”. The rapper then released his first studio album, “Thank Me Later” in 2010 which debuted at number #1 on the Billboard 200 and generated notable singles, including “Over” and “Find Your Love”.

Following in the success of his debut album, Drake released two more albums “Take Care” (2011) and “Nothing Was The Same” (2013) which includes singles “Started From The Bottom” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home”. Last weekend, Drake surprised fans on Valentine’s Day with the release of his third album, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” (2015).

Today, we bring you good news as our friends from Rootz Club KL is now giving you the chance to win a flight to Melbourne to catch Drake live at Future Music Festival 2015. Here’s what you’ve got to do to take part in the contest:

Disclaimer: The winner will be selected by the good people at Rootz Club KL, not Hype.My.


Wednesday only means one thing — ladies night!

Together with Belvedere, Signature @ The Roof invites all you ladies to celebrate your inner cruise chic during the launch of its Ladies On Top (Cruise Chic Party Series).

Slated to take place every Wednesday at Signature @ The Roof, offers the very best of entertainment and promotion to the ladies cruising on board with the all-female band Dotters’ Division who will be spearheading the all new live band line up at Signature for the month of October.

Apart from being entertained by Dotters’ Division, ladies will also get to dance the night away to the beats from in-house DJ Nima and DJ Kino who will be spinning in between sets. Not to be missed are the award winning Signature cocktails available on promo and a special treat to our ladies, savour on the range of FREE FLOW thematic cocktails such as Hello Sailor, Cruise Chic and Ocean Breeze.

To make things even more exciting, all ladies will receive exclusive goodies and weekly lucky draws worth RM10,000 from Sothy’s. Signature also offers a cruise vacation holiday to a lucky lady and her girlfriend so put on your party dress and party it up at Signature @ The Roof every Wednesday. More information can be found here.

Deets to the Belvedere Presents Ladies On Top: Cruise Chic Party Series launch are as follows:


#SpiderMan: Robert Downey Jr. To Star In “Spider-Man: Homecoming”

We haven’t seen “Captain America: Civil War” yet but the chemistry between Tony Stark/Iron Man (played by Robert Downey Jr.) and Peter Parker/Spider-Man (played by Tom Holland) must’ve been so good that Marvel decided to sign Robert Downey Jr. up for the Spider-Man reboot!

As reported by THR, Robert Downey Jr. has signed on to join the cast of “Spider-Man: Homecoming“, Marvel and Sony’s reboot of the web-crawling superhero. Thought the size of his role has not been revealed as of yet.

“Captain America: Civil War” will already establish a key relationship between Iron Man and Spider-Man so “Spider-Man: Homecoming” will continue that thread. This also means that Marvel will continue to keep Spider-Man close ever since the web-slinger was finally allowed to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films.

Since the 1990s, Sony has controlled and owned Spider-Man. It was only recently that Sony and Marvel Studios came to an agreement that would allow Marvel to handle the character. Which is not a bad move at all, considering the poor reception of Spider-Man flicks (despite relatively strong box office) while Sony still held all the rights to it.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” has been casting up ahead of its June start of production. Marisa Tomei will play Aunt May, while Zendaya is one of the female leads. Tony Revolori, who starred opposite Ralph Fiennes in “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, and Laura Harrier, who appeared in the soap opera “One Life to Live”, are also boarding the production, which is being produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is slated to be released on 7th July 2017.

Sources: THR, Comic Book Resources, Variety / Featured image via Marvel.

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#CNY2017: Malaysians Can Now Rent A Date For As Low As RM88

Dreading this coming Chinese New Year because of some busybody aunties?

Instead of the usual annual promotions and deals that shopping mall shops and stores are accustom to every festive season, one particular fashion brand outlet is offering a solution for all you singletons out there.

Don’t have a date this CNY? No problem cause Malaysian clothing store Pestle & Mortar Clothing has got you covered, thanks to their exclusive “PMC Rent-A-Date”. Just as its title suggest, you can rent a date from PMC’s selection of model bachelors or bachelorettes for a limited time only.

These models, who are in their 20s and 30s, each has a profile description of themselves, including their age, height, body type, as well as some fun facts about the things they can and cannot do. For as low as RM88, you can rent a model for an hour but rates do vary depending on the time. They are, after all, sacrificing their CNY to be of service to you.

If you’re an introvert with not many friends, perhaps you can consider their Crouching Tiger Package. You’ll get to rent 3 temporary friends – a Chinese, Malay, and an Indian. Who knows, y’all might end up being lifelong friends after this experience.

We have a feeling that Hitz.FM DJ Arnold Loh is going to be on demand, but there are 20 other candidates up for consideration. So without further ado, take your pick here.

Sources: The Hive, Pestle & Mortar Clothing’s Facebook.


#SpiderMan: Nat Wolff, Asa Butterfield, & More Shortlisted To Headline Movie

Ever since Marvel announced that “Spider-Man” will be a part of their cinematic universe, there has only been one question on everyone’s minds, “Who is going to take up the role of the titular character?”

Earlier in February, news leaked that “The Maze Runner” and “Percy Jackson” stars Dylan O’Brien and Logan Lerman were the frontrunners to play the character. However, after 2 months of stagnant news, The Wrap reported that several up-and-coming actors, Nat Wolff, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Timothee Chalamet, and Liam James, amongst others, have been shortlisted to take up the coveted role.

According to The Wrap, multiple sources stated that while Sony Pictures has not offered screen tests to the stars listed above, “they are the strong contenders” as they suit the look that the studio is looking for. The studio is reported to be looking for someone young, as they have plans for the character to return to high school.

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios kept mum on the report so far as neither one of them would confirm the news.

Not familiar with the names? Fret not, we’ll give you a brief introduction of each actor:

Nathaniel Marvin Wolff, or better known as Nat Wolff, is a 21 year old actor.

He portrayed Issac in the movie “The Fault in Our Stars” and is expected to shoot to stardom with the release of the theatrical adaptation of “Paper Towns“.

Asa Butterfield has been a child actor since he was 9, but only caught the eyes of the public when he was featured in “Hugo” as Hugo Cabret.

He went on to star in “Ender’s Game” as the main character Ender Wiggin. He is now 18 years old.

Even though he is relatively unknown at the time, 19-year-old Tom Holland was featured as minor characters in a few movies, namely “Arrietty”, “How I Live Now”, and “In the Heart of the Sea”.

He is best known for his portrayal as Lucas Bennett in “The Impossible”, a 2011 movie that is based on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Timothée Chalamet, born in 1995, is an American actor best known for starring in the TV series, “Homeland”. Chalamet is no stranger to the small screen, as he had taken up roles in “Law & Order” and “Royal Pains”.

He has also starred in multiple movies, including “Men, Women & Children” and “Interstellar“.

Liam James, the 19-year-old regular from US TV series “The Killing” has made a reputation for himself by featuring in several films and TV series. His credits include “2012“, “Fringe”, and “The Way, Way Back”.

Drew Goddard was reported to be the director and scriptwriter of the film, however, the rumour remain unconfirmed. The movie will be a joint collaboration between Marvel and Sony. No additional details of the movie have been released, except for its release date, which falls on 28th July 2017.

Who do you think will be the best fit for the role of Spiderman? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Watch Ed Sheeran & Shawn Mendes’ Surprise “Mercy” Duet

Oh lord, please have mercy on our hearts!

During Shawn Mendes’ “Illuminate” tour in Brooklyn on Wednesday (16th August), fans were treated to a surprise duet of “Mercy”. Apparently, Ed Sheeran popped up on stage while the 19-year-old singer was crooning his hit single. The 2 singer-songwriters wowed the crowd with their sweet voices and smooth guitar skills.

The 26-year-old British singer-songwriter, who was dressed in a pair bright red shorts and a flannel shirt, sang the 2nd verse with Mendes before they harmonised for the rest of the song.

“That was just as crazy for me as it was for you guys,” Mendes was quoted saying to fans as the “Shape of You” singer waved goodbye and walked away from the Barclays Center stage.

Watch the snippets of the jaw-dropping duet below:

A post shared by Shawn Mendes Wonder (@shawnmendeswonder_)

SHAWN AND ED SINGING MERCY !!! YALLS I CANT BREATHE #IlluminateTourBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/qvT1HsikZ4

— Shawn Mendes Updates (@MendesNotified) August 17, 2017

We wonder if anyone will make a special appearance during Shawn Mendes’ “Illuminate” concert in Singapore. “Sing! China” runner-up Nathan Hartono, maybe? :)

Source: Billboard / Featured image: proud.of.shawnm’s Instagram.


Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Upcoming ‘Final’ Film Will Have No Promotional Campaign!

From My Neighbour Totoro to Howl’s Moving Castle, Studio Ghibli films have captivated the hearts of many for nearly four decades now, enchanting both the young and the young-at-heart. Studio Ghibli is practically synonymous with beautiful animation and breathtaking music, but it can be argued that the studio’s meteoric rise and subsequent back-to-back successes can be attributed to just one man. Hayao Miyazaki is said to be the mastermind of everything the company releases and is considered a living legend in the global industry.

However, all good things must come to an end, as Miyazaki has gone on record to speak about his retirement and final film. Though the famous filmmaker, animator, and manga artist has talked about retirement in previous interviews, we have reason to believe that he means business this time, and he decided to do something unconventional for his final feature film.

It has been the norm for any film to entice as many potential audiences as possible to watch it; the best way of doing so is by presenting a portion of the film in the form of trailers and advertisements. That way, the audience knows what they are getting and what they should expect. However, Miyazaki wants the film to be released without any of the “frills” that have become the norm in the industry.

Producer Toshio Suzuki, who confirmed this bold plan in an interview with Japanese Magazine Bungei Shunju, said the film will have “no trailers or TV commercials at all… no newspaper ads either.”  He added that, “Deep down, I think this is what moviegoers latently desire.”

However, we aren’t entirely left in the dark here. We know that the film is titled “How Do You Live?” and is scheduled to be released in Japan on Friday, 14th July. Despite the bold move of not releasing any promotional material, observant fans noticed that Studio Ghibli did release a poster for it in December and that Miyazaki revealed some details about the film all the way back in 2017 in another interview. The renowned director claimed that Genzaburo Yoshino’s 1937 novel of the same name served as the film’s inspiration.

But what about fans outside of Japan? When can we expect the film to be released? Well, luckily, we aren’t devoid of information either, as Studio Ghibli has been very consistent with all their film releases, Miyazaki or otherwise (save for 2020). If we are to look at the pattern, we can expect the film to arrive around next year at the earliest – hence why we should all keep an eye out in case they decide to pull a fast one on us. But it’s worth mentioning that Miyazaki has come out of retirement before to make more films, which does add a bit of doubt in people’s minds about whether this time, his retirement will be real or not.

Sources, Wikimedia Commons [1], [2], IMBd, Polygon, Character Design References, Animation World Network, Good Reads, Ghibli Fandom – Wiki

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Jeremy Zucker, Karencici & Dermot Kennedy To Perform In Genting This October

Glamping, music and adventures – if these are right up your alley, then trust us when we say you’ll want to experience the first-ever Chalet Edelweiss Unwind. It’s an outdoor experience that merges nature and glamping with a ton of exciting experiences and music performances.

Speaking of which, headlining the event will be American singer-songwriter and producer Jeremy Zucker, Chinese-American singer Karencici and Irish artist Dermot Kennedy. The Chalet Edelweiss Unwind will taking place in Resorts World Awana Driving Range, Genting Highlands, from 21st to 24th October.

Among the list of activities available are:

“We want to invite city-folk to disconnect from stress and embrace the playful side of life.With Chalet Edelweiss Unwind, we are creating an exclusive and fresh experience for ourconsumers in which they can unwind and reconnect with nature. Ultimately, we want themto share a truly unique moment with their friends, family, and loved ones,” saidArchanaSridhara, Marketing Manager, International Premium Brands.

Admission is free of charge, but consumers can opt to elevate their experience with the various camper passes available here.


WINNERS: TGV Cinemas’ “End Of The World” Movie Marathon

One more day till the supposed “end of the world” – according to the Mayan calendar anyway. Our friends from TGV Cinemas definitely have the best way of “celebrating” the occasion and some of you will be a part of it!

Yup. We’ve sieved through all your submissions and have exclusively picked out a few of our readers to be our specially invited guests for TGV Cinemas’ “End of the World” movie marathon. Thank you for taking time to come up with super creative submissions – we got a lot of “because YOLO” (“because You Only Live Once”) ones, that’s for sure.

So, here are the lucky readers/followers who will be livin’ it up at the brand spanking new TGV Cinemas 1 Utama tomorrow night:

Congratulations, troopers! You’ve just scored ONE PAIR of exclusive #EOTW movie marathon passes each. Deets of the screening is as follows:

To claim your #EOTW movie marathon passes, all you need to do is bring yourself (of course) and your IC to the registration at TGV Cinemas 1 Utama  at 7pm. Don’t forget to state that you’re a winner from Hype Malaysia.


Hype’s Movie Review: Maze Runner #TheScorchTrials Is Filled With Hits & Misses

Is “Maze Runner” the new “Hunger Games“? Close, but not quite.

When I watched the first “Maze Runner” movie, I was generally pleased by how director Wes Ball was able to bring some of the key moments from James Dashner’s novel series of the same name to the big screen. Until now, I am still reeling over the unexpected twist at the end of the film.

Now, the ending of its new sequel, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials“, too, has left me speechless. Though I was slightly confused, the film ultimately made me feel somewhat glad that it delivers an engaging plot and solid chase scenes.

“The Scorch Trials” picks up where the first film left off, as the opening sequences show Thomas (played by Dylan O’Brien) and the surviving Gladers being rescued by a mysterious organisation after escaping from the Glade and the Maze created by WCKD.

But of course, anyone who cares enough to read the original novel series would know that they have merely been led into another trap. Thomas and the gang are being taken to a confined compound where they meet other runners who have escaped form their own mazes.

Every once in a while, Janson (played by “Game of Thrones” star Aidan Gillen), the leader of the facility, would pick out a bunch of runners to go to a “farm”, which he claimed to be a safe haven.

However, as the de facto leader of the surviving Gladers, Thomas couldn’t ignore his gut instincts the moment he stepped into the compound. Though it is no longer filled with the terrifying Grievers in the first film, his gut feelings are telling him that this organisation is not as nice as Janson told them to be.

If anything, it just seems to him that this organisation has their own agenda and they wouldn’t allow anyone to question it. As a result, he convinces his group to escape from the fiendish facility instead of being held captive by the mysterious organisation.

The maze and the compound may be claustrophobia-inducing, but the world out there isn’t all that perfect either. It’s basically a hopeless wasteland where Thomas and the surviving Gladers find themselves exposing to the harsh weather in a horribly barren landscape known as the Scorch.

Ball’s depiction of the Scorch is almost similar to what Dashner has envisioned. The solar flares ravaged the planet, leaving a burnt landscape with charred skyscrapers in the abandoned cities. There were no signs of life in these cities, though some showed signs of civil use.

Regardless, it’s nearly impossible for Thomas and his gang to survive because they might die from thirst or turn into one of those terrifying zombie-like humans known as the “Cranks”. Even if they weren’t going to die in those situations, they risk getting captured by the WCKD again.

Thus, the keyword in “The Scorch Trials” is hope.

Hope is such a dangerous thing. However, none of the characters in the film showed a sense of hopelessness. Thomas isn’t the most reliable leader, but his fellow Gladers see him as a token to the safe haven while Thomas relies on his gut instincts and hope to search for “The Right Arm”, a mythical resistance group which might be able to save them.

What Ball does to the film shows that the smallest hope can strengthen a man, but it can also drive a man insane when the hope is false.

Much like this year’s critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic film “Mad Max: Fury Road“, this sequel is almost like a compilation of intense and visually striking chase scenes. There was just an awful lot of running, as the characters are constantly running either from the Cranks or the WCKD. At one point, Thomas even tells Minho (played Ki Hong Lee) that “he’s tired of running”.

The result was astonishing though. One of the best chase scenes I’ve enjoyed seeing in this film was when Thomas and Brenda (played by Rosa Salazar) were attempting to escape from the Cranks through some collapsed buildings.

Remember how fast those zombies can run in the Brad Pitt-starred “World War Z“?  Yup, the Cranks can run as fast as those zombies.

With a slightly higher budget for “The Scorch Trials”, the tone and the presentation in this film are noticeably different to the first film. The actors seem more comfortable with their characters too, as their acting seem more natural and non-exaggerated. Though they have relatively few lines of dialogue, their characters are believable.

Besides Aidan Gillen and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (who played Newt), “Game of Thrones” fans will spot another familiar face in this film too. Nathalie Emmanuel, who played Missandei in “Game of Thrones”, managed to deliver a solid performance through her role as Harriet.

Put simply, there are plenty of hits and misses in “Maze Runer: The Scorch Trials”. However, the improved visuals and engaging storyline got us excited about its upcoming threequel in 2017.

Since the movie isn’t following closely to the original story in Dashner’s book, I can’t help but wonder what fate awaits the remaining characters in the film.

“Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” also stars Kaya Scodelario, Jacob Lofland, Lili Taylor, Vince Pepper, and Patrica Clarkson. It is scheduled for release on 10th September 2015.

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

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Magic Mayhem At PJ Live Arts

PJ Live Arts will stage a new series of monthly magic performances called “Magic Live“, beginning June. Produced in collaboration with Magic Annexe, Magic Live is scheduled to run every last Wednesday of the month at PJ Live Arts’ new performance space, Cabaret.

Magic Live will feature the artful sleight of hand of illusionists such as Anslem Roy (one of Asia’s leading magic performers), Bryan Yap (a new talent with the rope), skull-toting Jeff Gan, and costume switcheroo extraodinaire, Avery Chin. Audiences can expect a mix of raw and no-frills magic with engaging theatrics from this diverse set of performers.

In between these mystifying Wednesdays, the Cabaret also presents new and original material by up-and-coming stand-up comedians. One Mic Stand, an open mic platform hosted by funnymen Kavin Jay and Rizal van Geyzel, will continue its run every Tuesday night throughout June.

Ready to be dazzled by illusionists and thoroughly amused by stand-up comedians?

Date: Every last Wednesday of the month starting 27th June 2012

Venue: Cabaret @ PJ Live Arts, Level 1, Block K, Jaya One, Section 13, No.72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Admission: RM35 (Early bird), RM40 (At door)

Admission: RM15 (RM10 with LIVE Card/Student Card)

For ticketing enquiry, ring them up at +603 7960 0439 and for bookings, call +6017 2289 849. Visit PJ Live Arts’ official website for more information on Magic Live and One Mic Stand or hit up their Facebook page for more updates!


(UPDATE) #Toll: Rates At 4 Major Highways Expected To Go Up In 2017

Oh no, not again! Brace yourselves, motorists in Malaysia are expected to be hit by another hike in toll rates soon.

According to a news report by News Strait Times, Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that toll concessionaires are entitled to increase 4 toll rates around the country next year.

The toll hike is believed to be based on the latest agreement between the Malaysian government and the 12 toll concessionaires in the country, said Fadillah. “If the toll rates of the four highways are not increased, the government is expected to pay the concessionaires RM59.77 million in compensation,” he told the daily.

The 4 major highways in question include:

The last major toll increase took place in October last year, affecting more than 10 highways, with an increase between 20 sen and RM3.

Sighs :( Will you be affected by the upcoming increase in toll rates?

Phew! You can breathe easily now drivers. The government has confirmed that toll hikes won’t be implemented on the aforementioned 4 highways.

According to a news report by NST, Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government will fork out RM59.77 million as compensation to the concessionaires. That means there won’t be restructuring of the toll rates for 2016 and 2017.

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Gravity Club KL Presents Mark Sixma

The Dutch DJ/producer inevitably caught the dance music bug growing up in Breda, the Dutch city that has produced Tiësto, Hardwell and more. His first notable foray into trance music production saw him collaborate with Deft Tactical whilst also releasing a “Project 6” EP at Five AM Records.

The release of his EP was followed by another released called “Destination 6” which received “tune of the Week” status on Armin Van Buuren‘s radio show, “A State Of Trance“.

Mark‘s next single “Fade 2 Black” led to him signing with Armada Music and was also selected as “Tune of the Week” on ASOT, truly marking Mark as one to watch within the world of trance.

Throughout his career, Mark has release some of the biggest labels in dance music, toured extensively and played at some of the biggest dance music festivals including Ultra Music Festival, ASOT 700 and Electronic Family. 2013 saw Mark make his debut on W&W’s fast-rising label ‘Mainstage Music’ with his epic smash ‘Requiem’.

However, it was 2014 that was a breakout year for Sixma. That very year, he released an updated version of the iconic “Adagio For Strings”, “Shadow” remixed Cosmic Gate and Armin van Buuren’s “Save My Night”.

Undeniably one of the hottest DJs in today’s world, Mark Sixma is making his way back to Kuala Lumpur this June and will be giving partygoers a much needed trance-night at Gravity Club KL.

Admissions: Tickets – RM58 (pre-sale), RM78 (door sale)

For table reservations / Inquiries: 011-2639 5797 ( before 6pm ) 016-3067777 ( 6pm onwards)

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


This Is How You Can Claim Your Free RM30 eTunai Rakyat

In case you haven’t heard, the Malaysian government has announced that all eligible Malaysians will be entitled to claim RM30 as part of the eTunai Rakyat initiative.

What is eTunai Rakyat? It’s the government’s initiative to increase eWallet usage in the country. You can redeem it from 3 popular eWallet platforms namely – Grab, Touch ‘n Go eWallet and Boost.

You can only redeem the RM30 credit only once, even though you might have all 3 eWallet apps on your phone. Each user will have to verify the eWallet with your own IC. You wil then be required to take a facial verification in the form of a selfie.

Once you’ve completed the procedure, a link will appear in the app (make sure it’s updated) to let you claim the RM30 incentive. You are required to wait a fews working days (depending on which eWallet app you use) before the cash is credited into your account.

The free RM30 can be used to spend at any supported eWallet merchants or their in-app services such as Grab rides, RFID toll payments, or movie ticket purchases. However, if you’re still undecided on which eWallet to claim, this might help you out:


Rebel Wilson Claims To Be The 1st Plus-Size Woman In A Rom-Com, Twitter Begs To Differ

Yesterday, Rebel Wilson has debuted the trailer for her upcoming rom-com “Isn’t It Romantic”, a romantic comedy spoof featuring every rom-com cliches you can imagine.

To promote her upcoming movie, Rebel appeared on “The Ellen Show” for the its Halloween special to talk about her role in the movie, and she mentioned something that has pissed off the community on Twitterverse.

Rebel who is also producing the movie said, “I’m kind of proud to be the first ever plus-size girl, to be the star of a romantic comedy.”

But the problem is, she isn’t. Upon seeing her claim, the people on Twitter rise to remind the “Pitch Perfect” actress that she is not the 1st plus-size girl to do so. Queen Latifah and Mo’Nique were there before her.

Don’t get me wrong – there aren’t nearly enough fat and plus-size actresses cast as romantic leads but that statement from Rebel Wilson – issa no. pic.twitter.com/32x3n6izYx

— FilmFatale_NYC 🇭🇹 🇩🇴 🇺🇸 (@FilmFatale_NYC) November 1, 2018

Here we have another example of the work of black women who did it first being erased. Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique both starred in romantic comedies. https://t.co/KxV2vYi8VH

— first of all, bitch, … (@thejournalista) November 1, 2018

Though it is nice that the movie is trying to highlight the lack of plus-size protagonists in Hollywood rom-com movies, Rebel proclaiming that she is the 1st one to break the stereotype is not something that Twitter users can accept as it is seem as though she is erasing the accomplishments made by people of colour.

After receiving so many criticisms on Twitter, Rebel responded, “Hey girl! Yeah I of course know of these movies but it was questionable as to whether: 1. Technically those actresses were plus size when filming those movies or 2. Technically those films are categorised/billed as a studio rom-com with a sole lead. So there’s a slight grey area.”

Nevertheless, Rebel said she is opened to criticisms and takes it all in positively, “I fully take all the comments onboard though so thank you”.

Set to be released on Valentine’s Day 2019, Rebel will be acting opposite Liam Hemsworth and her “Pitch Perfect” co-star Adam DeVine.

In the movie, Rebel plays a cynical woman named Natalie who one day finds herself stuck in a PG-13 romantic comedy and caught between 2 love interests played by the 2 aforementioned actors.

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Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur Presents R3hab

October adds on to the craziness of 2014!

After the quiet month of July, August came and turned things up for KL’s nightlife as we partied with Mat Zo and Ummet Ozcan. Refusing to let the energy die down, September has been pretty wild too. It’s only 10 days into the month and we’ve partied with Mark Sixma at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur, raved with Emma Hewitt, Headhunterz, Coone, Dvbbs and more at Mysterious World Sarawak and we’ve also had David Blaine take us into a wonderful world of magic.

That’s not all of course. September will also see current world number 1 DJ, Hardwell live at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur, the launch of Capricorn Club Kuala Lumpur and more. With August and September being such fun-filled months, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur has added a fantastic lineup to the month of October to keep clubbers and partygoers happy!

This October 2nd (Thursday), Zouk KL presents R3hab! Supported by Goldfish & Blink + Hypeembeats, the Dutch powerhouse producer, renowned clubbing brand and festival favourite, who is known for his signature take on the big room sound, studio achievements and onstage aura will be making his way back to Kuala Lumpur to tear up the dance floor at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur.

A three-time IDMA winner who has risen through the ranks of “Breakthrough Artist,” “Best Full-Length mixer” and “Best Remixer,” R3hab’s career also features Beatport number ones to sold-out crowds. R3hab’s sharp productions come with the ability to keep both the big room and commercial market spinning simultaneously. Having kept the clubs in tow with a wave of Beatport chart-toppers, R3hab has managed to probed the commercial market with the aptly titled “Unstoppable” alongside Eve Simmons, done remixes for Rita Ora and lend his hand to Calvin Harris‘ seasonal anthem “Summer.”

This 28-year-old Dutch superstar producer/DJ has played at mage festivals like Tomorrowland, Future Music Creamfileds and Summerburst and with a roller coaster ride of new music, global expansion and countless crazy memories ahead of him, R3hab remains an essential European club export ready to take the flag as Holland’s next big thing!

R3hab will be making his way back to Malaysia this October. Deets are as follows:

TICKET ENTRY: RM55 before 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink) / RM70 after 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink)

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


#Alvivi: Sex Blogger Alvin Tan Has Passport Revoked But Is Unfazed

After a long back-and-forth battle between the Malaysian authorities and sex-blogger-turned-asylum-seeker Alvin Tan (of “Alvivi”/”Sumptuous Erotica” fame), Malaysia’s Immigration Department has finally clamped down on his Malaysians travel documents.

This is coming after months of Alvin challenging the Malaysian authorities as well as making headlines for hurling insults at royalties and royal titles. Let’s not forget that the 26-year-old ex-NUS scholar, despite not being in the country, still faces 2 charges under the Film Censorship Act and Sedition Act for a “Ramadhan greeting” that was posted up on the Facebook page that both he and his then partner, 25-year-old Vivian Lee, used to own.

Now residing in the US and currently seeking political asylum after jumping bail in Malaysia, Alvin still maintains his stand on what he thinks about Malaysia and the country’s system. In fact, he actively questions sociopolitical issues as well as the workings of Malaysia’s system, exhibiting no reservations whatsoever via his Facebook postings.

According to The Star Online, the last straw came when Alvin questioned the revocation of the Datuk Seri award of Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim by the Selangor Sultan. He also dared Malaysian Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to revoke his passport hours after the minister was quoted as saying that Alvin’s passport was government property and “can be revoked as early as tomorrow” – in a caps-locked and profanity-laden Facebook post, might we add.

As such, and quicker than anyone would have imagined, it has now been confirmed that the Immigration Department has revoked the passports of both sex blogger Alvin Tan and activist Ali Abd Jalil, both of whom have sought refuge in foreign countries. Immigration Department director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim said the move was necessary so as to serve as a warning to those who insult the courts, the rulers and Islam.

Note: 29-year-old Ali Abd Jalil is currently in Sweden and still facing sedition charges for allegedly insulting the royalty.

“We have also blacklisted their names from the system and we will notify them via official letters that will be sent to their Malaysian addresses,” he told a press conference on Monday (8th Dec). Without quoting a specific clause, Mustafa referred the decision to a notice on the back of Malaysian passports which state that the passport is Government property and that the Government reserves the right to revoke it at anytime.

“We are also supporting the Home Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi’s call and this decision is in line with what the public has demanded,” he said.

And what does Alvin Tan make of all these? As quick as he has had his passport revoked, he released an exclusive story to CNA, telling them that he’s unfazed by the move. In a video, he said:

What did I feel when it was announced that my passport was revoked? Nothing really. I have a pretty decent life now in America which I have of course built with my own blood and sweat, and so losing a mere travel document is not going to change anything. In any case, US Immigration has possession of my passport since May this year, so it makes no practical difference to my life right now.

America has all that I need. I mean, it is the political, economic and cultural headquarters of the world right now and it is literally the size of a whole continent. So I think I have plenty to explore before I get replacement documents – most likely a refugee travel document issued by US Immigration.

Well, Alvin is right about “losing a mere travel document is not going to change anything” to some degree.

Because as reported by The Star Online, Immigration Department director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim did say that the revocation of Tan and Ali’s passports did not mean that they had been stripped of their citizenships. He said the 2 could still return to Malaysia, but with different documents and that they will have to apply for an emergency certificate in the respective countries in order to come back.

Also, when asked if both would be arrested upon their arrival in Malaysia, Mustafa said that decision was not within their jurisdiction.

More importantly, The Malaysian Insider reported that Putrajaya has no authority to revoke passports of its citizens. Citing civil lawyers, it has come to light that such administrative action is in breach of fundamental rights accorded in the Federal Constitution. They argued that a Federal Court ruling in 2009 had held that “personal liberty” under Article 5 includes the right of Malaysians to travel abroad with a valid passport.

The lawyers said the department should immediately cancel the order in deference to the apex court’s ruling. At best, the lawyers pointed out that law enforcement agencies could stop a citizen, including those facing criminal charges, from going abroad.

What are your thoughts on the issue, though? Was there a real purpose to revoking Alvin’s passport then, aside from it serving as a warning to the public should they too question what might happen if they insult the courts, Islam, or Malaysia’s rulers? Should our Malaysian authorities exercise harsher consequences in dealing with this fugitive? Or is it high time for someone, anyone to put a lid on the case already?

Sources: Malaysian Digest, The Star Online (1), The Star Online (2), CNA, The Malaysian Insider.

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Netflix’s Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal Review- This Will Definitely Piss Off College Graduates

Ask any college or university graduate, especially from prestigious private academies, and they’ll have plenty to say. They’ll talk about the pain-staking admission process and the exorbitant fees that come with the territory. Not too long ago we even covered a story about students pimping themselves out on Sugarbook just to pay their tuition fees. Then there’s the issue of prestige and class privilege that further exacerbate the situation, when parents begin to compare and measure their children based on the higher-education they receive. The corruption exposed in Netflix’s docudrama “Operation Varsity Blue: The College Admissions Scandal” however is in a class of its own.

The sheer levels of illegality we’ve witnessed in this 1-hour and 40-minute documentary had our mouths agape for hours. If you’re planning on going to college or university, currently attending one or have ever been scorned by the experience, you owe it to yourself to watch this.

There’s a lot of information to unpack here and a lot of guilty parties responsible. The linchpin to this entire story though is one man: Rick Singer. A former baseball coach turned independent college advisor. What starts off as petty nepotism slowly spirals into a massive criminal conspiracy. As he receives bribes in the forms of donations, Singer stops at nothing to help get the children of the rich and powerful into their desired campuses. His journey of over 20 years will have him forming dark alliances with college admission offices, athletic associations and even test examiners. One thing’s for certain though, you will leave “Operation Varsity Blues” either in utter disbelief or in pure unadulterated disgust.

Netflix documentaries have developed a reputation for being somewhat sensationalist in their approach. You need only look at recent hits like “Tiger King”, “Don’t F** with Cats” and “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel”. Occasionally you have some truly hard-hitting documentaries such as “The Social Dilemma” and “Who Killed Malcolm X?”. The ones that avoid playing into shock value and news novelty. Sticking closely to the facts and research because the story doesn’t need any embellishment. The creators have confidence in their work. “Operation Varsity Blues” lands squarely in the latter category.

The amount of respect and restraint that the docudrama showed is a breath of fresh air. No gritty montages, violin strings for dramatic effect or character vilification. In fact, the most interesting part of “Operation Varsity Blues” were the moving parts that went into it. There’s so many intricate cogs that made Singer’s operation work. The way he worked with college admission members to provide a “back-door” for some people. The athletic associations and coaches who readily took in kids who have never touched a water polo ball in their entire lives. The proctors and exam centers that did the exams on students’ behalf! It was utterly nuts.

Some of the credentials for these Stanford and UCLA applicants are just straight-up made up with their faces being photo-shopped and cropped in. Rick Singer even changed their racial backgrounds so they’d qualify for affirmative action qualifications. All the while, there is a sobering reality playing in the background. Throughout the documentary, we hear stories from college applicants who were heartbroken from being denied entry into their colleges of choice. People who took up special interest and classes that they had no interest in for the sake of presenting themselves in a more favourable light. The creators truly do understand the pain of rejection that so many of us felt. They’ve managed to channel it into a docudrama that is deeply informative and yet also emotionally resonant.

In the past, we’ve mentioned how we were fans of documentaries that take a hybrid method. Docudramas like “Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan” struck an excellent balance between gripping reenactments with pertinent and timely details expounded by experts mid-scene. Executed in a way that avoids hindering the narrative momentum while still feeding us some lovely morsels of information. “Operation Varsity Blues” takes a similar route and the result is a well-acted and polished docudrama that could have easily been a film. Something perhaps akin to HBO’s “Bad Education”.

Director Chris Smith and crew did a fantastic job in adding so much life and personality to the real-life transcripts between Singer and his associates. All the conversations on-screen are based on actual ones in reality. There is a wealth of material here and Smith intelligently utilises it to weave a believable and captivating narrative. It is essentially “The Wolf of Wall Street” for the world of higher education.

And what does “Operation Varsity Blues” have to say about this whole debacle? Surprisingly, quite a bit. In lieu of the classic vilification of individuals, the docudrama takes aim at the systemic issue of college culture in the States. Much like Malaysians, they’ve been taught for the longest time that college prestige plays a major role in determining their future. So much pressure is loaded onto these kids to the point where they’re so convinced that this is their one shot at a better life.

The sad truth is that stories like Singer’s criminal organisation only further this notion. After all, if these CEOs and celebrities were willing to risk so much for their children to get into these colleges, they must be right. Right? To that “Operation Varsity Blues” offers a heartfelt answer to the question that assures us all that our fates are not tied to the colleges we go to. It is in our hands.

Netflix’s “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” is an amazing exposé on the corruption of the modern-day college system. With stunning clarity, Chris Smith and company uncovers a conspiracy that is worthy of any blockbuster crime-drama. We cannot recommend this any higher. If you’re a college student, you need to watch this.

You can now catch “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” on Netflix streaming services today!

So what do you think of the documentary? What’s the most you’ve ever paid for in college tuition? Is the world’s tertiary education system broken? Be sure to let us know in the comments down below!


Hype’s Exclusive: Moguai On Album Release & Collabs Before Taking Over Zouk KL

Last Friday (30th Jan), German DJ/producer Moguai made his way back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a one-night only performance. The dance music legend who was last in Kuala Lumpur in 2013 gave Zouk Club KL and fans a much needed fun night out playing some of his greatest hits as well as remixes of old and new dance tracks.

Two years on from when he was last in town, we find out what Moguai has been up to and if he was as stoked as we were about coming back to Kuala Lumpur.

Hey you! Very well, thank you. How are you?

I’m great, thanks. Let’s get in on your background a little − how did you first get started in the music industry?

I started studying law in Germany and I needed to finance myself so I was really into music so I thought, “Why not start making music?” It started with me playing every weekend in a club while I was still studying, then the shows grew. I started playing more shows in Germany, then in Europe, then worldwide and I made my own records, had my first top 10 hit in 1998 which led to me making a decision to skip law and to get into music full on. I grew up with music, I always collected and paid attention to any kind of style so I’m really happy for making the decision I did.

And do you think you would be practising law if you hadn’t gotten into producing?

Maybe, maybe not (laughs). My first plan was to become a musician at 20 but then, no (laughs).

What artistes were your greatest influences when you first started producing and making music?

Sven Väth. He was very big at that time in Germany and I grew up listening to him on the radio. I was a big fan of him because he was very versatile. He didn’t just place techno or trance or house, he played everything and that’s what I grew up listening to. He was a big influence because I do the same with my performances. I don’t only play electro house, or a big room sounds or whatever – I make a big mixture with my own style which to me is one of the most important things because it is a distinct Moguai sound.

Speaking of your style of music, how would you describe it?

It’s emotional, it’s rough, it’s edgy, it’s different but has a lot of hope. It also allows you to rage to it so you can have a good time and that’s the most important thing.

That’s a really nice way to describe your sound. What would you say has changed the most in the dance music world from when you first started?

A lot has changed. I think right now it’s about the music but also the scene in a whole. When I first started, all people needed was a room, some turntables and a mixer. Now, you need a great club, great locations, and big names because everybody wants to hear the superstars and the hits. It has changed so much, that it has become so mainstream but I like it. I like it a lot because it I can reach more people with my music. I like it, but I also like how I grew up because I get to experience both sides and that has helped me with my production because it encourages and helps me produce different music from the others. Everything sounds the same now and it’s getting boring but my music never sounds the same (laughs).

You had two albums released on Mau5trap by deadmau5. What led to that and how has it affected your career?

It started with Mau5trap just because I thought it was perfect for Mau5trap. That lead to me making 37 tracks for Mau5trap. It helped me a lot in my career because it brought me to the international DJ circuit. Before that I toured Germany a lot and I was hosting 4 radio shows so I was big in Germany and Europe but not worldwide. Then I produced music for Mau5trap and everything blew up so it helped me very much.

What are you working on right – collaborations/originals?

I did a follow up for “Mammoth” with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. We did a new track which I will testing tonight. I also did a new track with Cobra Effect, which I will also play tonight. I will also be working on some older stuff, a rework EP of my older stuff that most people don’t know of because these tracks are about 12 years old and I want to bring them in with a new look this 2015.

Cool. What else is in the pipeline for you this 2015?

I’m working on a new album (smiles cheekily).

Can you tell us a little more on the album?

(Shakes head) Nope, I don’t want to. It will be different though.

What about when we can expect it to be release?

Okay, we’ll definitely keep a lookout for your album. Last one, if you had to give up one of these, which would you pick – food or sex?

(Jaw drops) What?! (Keeps silent for a good 10 seconds) Hmm…food. You’re cheeky, that was a very difficult question (laughs).

Catches you off guard, doesn’t it? Thank you so much André.

It sure does (laughs). Thank you and I’ll see you out there tonight!

We had such a blast chatting with Moguai, who was super down to earth and funny. Big thanks to our friends from Zouk Club KL for arranging this interview for us and allowing us to wrap our first month of 2015 in style.

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Taylor Swift Awkwardly Becomes A Third Wheel To This Swiftie Pairs

It’s not everyday you get to meet a famous pop star and let her be the witness of your wedding proposal!

That’s right, a pair of love birds who are also huge fans of Taylor Swift has decided to leave a big and deep impression on the “Look What You Made Me Do” singer by confessing their love in front of her!

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And apparently, it worked! Taylor was so surprised and super excited for the couple even though she was kind of treated like a third wheel. (Poor Tay Tay…)

Her reactions were priceless, and the couple was super adorable, but we can’t help but feel kind of bad for Taylor as she must’ve felt very awkward at that time.

But nevertheless, the fans got what they wanted – a happy future coming for them and a memorable engagement moment approved by T-Swizz herself!

Taylor Swift is currently in the midst of her Reputation stadium world tour. Her only Asia stop for now is Tokyo, Japan.


(UPDATE) #RedVelvet: SM Ent’s K-Pop Idol Girl Group To Promote #Rookie In Malaysia

“Rookie rookie, my super rookie rookie rookie!”

Heads up, K-Pop fans! SM Entertainment’s K-Pop idol girl group, Red Velvet (레드벨벳) will be making their way to our shores for the very first time ;)

Red Velvet, which consists of members Irene (Bae Joo Hyun; 아이린), Seulgi (강슬기), Wendy (Son Seung Wan; 손승완), Joy (Park Soo Young; 박수영) debuted in August 2014 with their digital single “Happiness” before Yeri (Kim Ye Rim; 김예림) was added to the group in March 2015.

Since their debut, Red Velvet has received a lot of love and attention from K-Pop fans around the world. In fact, the group has to date received a total of 13 music awards, including 2 awards for choreography; “Best Dance – Female” and “Best Dance Performance – Female Group”, as well as 3 new artiste awards.

More recently, Red Velvet released their 4th mini album, “Rookie“, an EP that contains 6 tracks including the title track of the same name. The album topped the Weekly Gaon Album Chart and also became their next album to top the Billboard World Albums Chart.

According to Astro’s xuan.com.my, Red Velvet is expected to arrive in Malaysia on 23rd April 2017. Details of the event are still scarce for now but we’ll be updating this post with more information as soon as we know! Don’t forget to keep checking back with us ;)

Meanwhile, check out our exclusive interview with Red Velvet during their “Ice Cream Cake” promotions in 2015.

K-Pop fans, rejoice! Universal Music Malaysia Regional has released more details on Red Velvet’s “Rookie” mini album event.

Presented by ONEMUSIC, details for the upcoming showcase are as follows:

To attend, fans are required to buy an album bundle via https://lnk.to/RVinMYFP. The bundle includes one (1) Red Velvet “Rookie” album, one (1) event entry pass, and one (1) autograph pass (limited to the first 200 pax only).

Note: Online purchase starts at 8pm today (29th March).

Good news, Red Velvet fans! Due to overwhelming response, Universal Music Malaysia Regional will be holding an additional “Rookie” mini album event on 22nd April :)

However, to redeem one (1) autograph pass (limited to the first 200 pax only), fans will need to pre-order a Red Velvet “Rookie” album from selected CD RAMA outlets starting from 11th April 2017. Then, fans have to submit their details and proof of purchase via https://lnk.to/rvfansigning before 17th April 2017.

1. Cheras Leisure Mall
2. Sunway Velocity Mall, Cheras
3. IOI Mall, Puchong,
4. Sunway Pyramid, PJ
5. Paradigm Mall, PJ
6. 1 Utama Shopping Centre, PJ
7. AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre, Klang
8. Aeon Seremban 2 Shopping Centre, Seremban
9. Mahkota Parade, Melaka
10. Harris, Aeon Tebrau City Shopping Center, Johor
11. Ipoh Parade, Ipoh
12. Plaza Gurney, Penang

Unfortunately, member Joy, who is starring in tvN’s “The Liar and His Lover”, won’t be attending the album event due to conflicting filming schedules.

For more info, hit up Universal Music Malaysia Regional’s Facebook page.

Sources: Astro, Universal Music Malaysia Regional’s Facebook page / Featured image: SM Entertainment.

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#MAS: Malaysia Airlines Upgrades Menu For Economy Class Meals

In-flight meals are often the topic of cheap jokes, and we’re often left with the impression that there are no good food in the skies.

Well, gone are the days of bad plane food, or at least that’s what Malaysia Airlines Bhd hopes to achieve with the revamp for its economy class meals on short and long-haul flights in an effort to improve customer service.

“Malaysia Airlines is going through a period of rapid transformation as we rebuild from the inside out to become one of the very best airlines in the world, focused on providing the best customer experience. The new menus will not only see an overall improvement in ingredients, more than doubling the protein size and bigger portions, but also the overall presentation of the meals,” said Malaysia Airlines chief commercial officer Paul Simmons.

“The Economy Class meal improvement is just one of the many initiatives introduced as we invite passengers to see us in a whole new light as we prepare to roll out additional and exciting new offerings in the coming months,” Simmons added. He also shared that the airline invested an additional 20% into the cost of creating “the perfect menu”.

According to Simmons, the new investment will introduce a new variety of hot meals on short-haul flights. “This includes dishes such as Japanese inspired appetiser shrimp salad with spring onion, sesame seed chicken teriyaki served with Japanese rice and also Korean influenced kimchi chicken with Asian greens and deep fried queen fish and Kung Pao sauce for North Asian destinations,” he said.

“More Malaysian dishes will also be served on flights between Kuala Lumpur to Australia including curry and rendang as part of the airline’s move to provide a truly Malaysian experience to reflect the cultural richness of the national airline,” the carrier announced.


#Luhan: Ex-EXO Member Revealed To Be Working On A Solo Album

Apparently, Z.TAO (otherwise known as Tao) isn’t the only ex-EXO member to have solo projects comin’ up!

Following the news of Tao’s debut as a solo artiste, it has now been revealed that Luhan, too, is working on something that he can call his own. On 22nd July, Luhan confirmed that he is indeed gearing up to release his own solo album, with an update on his personal Weibo account.

Along with a picture of himself taken during what appears to be a recording session in the studio (as seen above), he shared:

Started recording for a new album. I’m a little nervous, a little uneasy, and a little tired, but more than that, I’m excited. I’ll see you on stage!

It’s not entirely surprising for Luhan to be pursuing a solo project considering the fact that he recently teamed up with popular Chinese singer-songwriter David Tao for China’s theme song, “Come Ski at the Great Wall”, in conjunction with its 2022 Winter Olympics application.

In fact, when asked about working with Luhan, David Tao said:

I have paid a lot of attention to Little Lu. Besides his great looks and talents, his rhythm and sound are fantastic. Even though he has natural talents, he also worked hard and put in a lot of effort.

On top of that, let’s not forget that Luhan has also starred in quite a number of movies since his departure from EXO:

So, are you looking forward to Luhan’s return as a recording artiste?

Source: Soompi / Featured image from Luhan’s Weibo.

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Meet The 9 Perfect Cast In Lady and the Tramp’s Live-Action Remake

Some may already be tired of Hollywood’s ongoing reboot trend, but that doesn’t mean movie buffs aren’t interested. Our attention is currently on the remake of 1955’s “Lady And The Tramp”.

There’s plenty to be excited about Disney’s “Lady And The Tramp” live-action movie. For starters, animal lovers will get to see adorable dogs running around on the big screen. Besides that, the main cast is also pretty amazing. Curious to know who’s playing who? Scroll down and find out:

While she’s not busy saving the galaxy in “Thor: Ragnarok” with partner-in-crime Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson is taking a break to voice the beloved cocker spaniel, Lady, who lives with a well-off family (Jim Dear and Darling) in Manhattan. When the couple welcomes a baby, Lady ends up on an adventure with a stray.

Justin Theroux will voice Tramp, a mongrel who lives on the street who forms a surprising bond with Lady. When Lady is attacked by a pack of stray dogs, Tramp jumps to her rescue and removes a muzzle around her mouth.

The singer-actor will be taking on the role of Peg, the wise-cracking pound dog who befriends Lady when she’s being held captive.

Thomas Mann is on board as Lady’s human owner, Jim Dear. In the animation’s opening sequence, Jim is seen presenting his wife with a puppy as a gift in a hat box.

Darling is Jim Dear’s wife in “Lady And The Tramp”. Interestingly, we’ve only known the owners of Lady by their pet names. That’s because we’re seeing them strictly through her perspective. Fun fact: in the pre-production of the original animation, Jim Dear was known as Jim Brown, and Darling was named Elizabeth.

The “Doctor Strange” actor will voice Bull, an English bulldog and one of Tramp’s fellow strays.

Ashley Jensen will provide the voice of Scottish Terrier Jackie, a gender-swapped version of the original film’s Jock. You may remember Jock as a loyal friend who lives in Lady’s neighbourhood.

Just like Jock, Trusty is also the neighbour of Lady. He likes to recall his days as a service dog working alongside his grandfather, the esteemed Old Reliable, to track down and apprehend bad guys.

She may one of your favourite characters in “Community” but this lady ain’t going to be very nice when she takes on the role of Aunt Sarah. When her 2 trouble-making Siamese cats, Si and Am, deliberately caused mischief and frames Lady, Aunt Sarah takes the female Cocker Spaniel to a pet shop to get a muzzle.

Directed by Charlie Bean, the “Lady And The Tramp” live-action film will debut on Disney+ in 2019.


(UPDATE) #Singapore: Man Caught Touching Female Passenger’s Leg On MRT

On Sunday (2nd July), a Facebook user named Winna Chin took to her account to share a video of a man touching a woman’s thigh while boarding the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit).

She wrote, “Beware of this guy! Happened on the East West Line just now. Stupiak guy!”

In the short clip, the man is seen deliberately touching the female passenger’s leg. One of Chin’s photos also shows the man deliberately placing his hand on her thigh. Her post went viral and many netizens criticised her for not standing up for the victim.

However, in a recent update, Chin addressed the issue and explained, “I didn’t confront the guy as I was afraid he would turn violent.” She continued, “I did ask the girl to stand up but she chose to only move nearer to her friend and not move away. Her friend slapped the guy’s hand after that and he got off at the next station.”

She also added that she was just trying to spread awareness and thanked netizens for sharing her post.

In other MRT related news, a passenger caught a man recording a video of her while a young man was sexually harassed by an older male passenger because he was “signalled”.

What would you do if you were in Chin’s shoes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

The man who was caught touching a female passenger’s thigh on the MRT recently has been arrested!

After Chin posted the video and photos on Facebook, officers from Jurong Police Division and the Pubilc Transport Security Command managed to establish the identity of the suspect. According to AsiaOne, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division nabbed the 44-year-old suspect at Hougang Mall yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, July 5).

Sources: Winna Chin’s Facebook page, STOMP, Hougang NPC, AsiaOne / Featured image: Winna Chin’s Facebook page.

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#Grab: Enjoy Free Rides To & From Sungai Buloh–Semantan MRT Stations

Not only are commuters getting free Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rides for 1 whole month, but Grab is feeling generous and is also rewarding GrabCar customers with free rides to and from the new MRT stations.

For those of you feeling a tad lazy to walk or drive to the nearest MRT station, just hop on a GrabCar to the selected station or Grab home from the station. For this promo, the ride-hailing app is offering 5 free rides worth RM8 each.

Hurry up though, cause this free ride promo is only limited to 1,000 redemption per day. The promo begins today (Friday, 16th December) and will last until the new year (Sunday, 1st January 2017). Remember to key in promo code GRABMRT when booking your ride.

To recap, the 12 MRT stations are: Sg Buloh, Kampung Selamat, Kwasa Damansara, Kwasa Sentral, Kota Damansara, Surian, Mutiara Damansara, Bandar Utama, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Phileo Damansara, Pusat Bandar Damansara, and Semantan.

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


Freak Storm Rips Through Penang

Penang was in chaos yesterday as an hour-long thunderstorm wreaked havoc in several areas here, killing two people and injuring nine.

One of the dead was identified as 46-year-old Jahir Hussain Sulaiman, a co-driver of a lorry carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders who was crushed by a falling pole. Jahir is believed to have died of head injuries after his lorry was hit by a 40m section of a pole which ran alongside the 21-storey Menara Umno in Jalan Macalister.

In Air Itam, 32-year-old farmer Wong Tze Chow died after being hit by a falling tree on his way home from work.

The 6:45pm thunderstorm resulted in traffic congestion all over the state. Six cars were seen crushed by the giant white pole, which officials said was a lightning conductor. Old trees all over the island were uprooted and fell on vehicles as well as private and public properties.

One of the victims, who wished to be identified as Nur, 26, said she was driving to her office in Prai Industrial Zone from here when she heard a loud crack on the left of the road. She said, “It was raining heavily and suddenly a huge tree crashed on the windscreen of my car. I rushed out from the car and I am grateful that I was not injured”.

Jalan Macalister was chaotic as hundreds of people ran screaming from the Umno building towards nearby Jalan Zainal Abidin and adjoining roads to take shelter. State police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said Jalan Macalister was the worst hit. He urges everyone to remain calm as they are clearing the affected areas and reassures that all will be back to normal soon.

Seberang Prai was not spared either with dozens of trees uprooted and roofs being blown off. Mainland-bound traffic on the  Penang Bridge  was reduced to a standstill for one hour after uprooted trees along the bridge exit in Prai blocked the three-lane stretch.

Traffic congestion on the mainland eased at 8:20pm after firefighters cleared most of the fallen trees.

As at 10:30pm, the Fire and Rescue Department in Seberang Prai received more than 20 reports following the thunderstorm. On the island, police received similar reports as well as nine reports of injuries.


New Local Airlines SKS Airways & MYAirline To Debut In 2022

One of the industries that have suffered a great deal from the pandemic other than small local businesses is the tourism industry; which encompasses not only hotels and tourists spots, but also airlines.

Even big industries like the airlines are still struggling to recover from the devastating impact of Covid-19. In order to cope with this, the Malaysian civil aviation industry regulator has brought in two new airlines into the industry, in hopes to recover the losses suffered by the aviation industry.

The two airlines that have been approved as an air service license (ASL) are MYAirline Sdn Bhd (MYAirline), a recently established ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC); and SKS Airways Sdn Bhd (SKS Airways). The license holder of ASL will be allowed to conduct scheduled passenger and cargo services, just like Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia.

As of now, these two airlines are under conditional approval by the Malaysian Aviation Commission. For MYAirline, which was previously known as Z9 Elite Sdn Bhd, will have a valid license for 12 months; from January 2022, to December 2022. While for SKS Airways, their license will have a longer duration which is 36 months, or 3 years; starting from January 2022, until December 2024.

It was stated that MYAirlines was established not only to build an airline business but also to challenge the dominance of one of the low cost airlines, Air Asia. While quoting the director of the Johor based airline, SKS Airways, “We at SKS Airways have been working hard during this period to introduce a new commercial airline that focuses on unserved and underserved routes destinations.”

So, are you waiting in anticipation to see what these new airlines have in store for you?

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5 Times When Your Favourite Celebs Were Guilty Of Cultural Appropriation

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when it comes to cultural, the line between right and wrong often gets blurred. Cultural appropriation happens when an individual makes a profit off another culture without giving credit to its people, or worse, ignoring the actual value and significance of the culture.

It’s hurtful and disrespectable, especially when these larger groups don’t actually bring themselves to acknowledge and respect the cultural and religious significance of the looks, they’re appropriating. This is why it’s important for celebrities to take the lead by setting an example. Whether it’s on stage, on TV, or online, here’s a list of celebs and personalities who were accused of cultural appropriation:

ICYMI, Ariana Grande’s in a rather sticky situation over her little Japanese BBQ tattoo that she thought read “7 Rings” in Japanese Kanji, the language that appeared in the music video of her song of the same name. Ari hit back with a series of now deleted tweets when fans dragged her for appropriating the Japanese culture and not even doing it justice by getting it right.

“I can’t read or write Kanji obviously. What do you want me to do? It was done out of love and appreciation. What do you want me to say?” she wrote to a person who pointed out that she should apologise for appropriating Japanese Kanji.

For “Hymn for the Weekend”, Coldplay and Beyonce shot a shiny video of the band performing in the streets of Mumbai during the annual Holi festival with colours being splashed on them while Beyonce appears on screen wearing elaborate embroidered sequin outfits by Indian designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla while her hands were covered in mehndi.

Though Bey did pay tribute to the community by appointing Indian designers, some have pointed out that the way Bey did her mehndi was paler than the way most Indians wear it. Mehndi when done the right away is supposed to leave the pattern in a deep orange-brown shade and Bey probably didn’t have enough time to wait hours for her mehndi to turn dark. But in a video that was so focused on detail, folks at MTV were perplexed that this was overlooked. Teen Vogue, however, just accused the band of using India as a vessel to “find themselves” and described the video as “a white person’s fever dream for what India looks like.”

Just last year, renowned fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim, released a Raya collection for Zalora that was heavily “inspired” by Bollywood and actress Izara Aishah as his muse. The star-studded collection launch featured dozens of dancers dressed in lehenga skirts, t-shirts, long braids with Izara leading the opening dance performance. The show ended with Datuk Rizalman’s dramatic entrance, with him spotting a fake beard and a long yellow flower garland. Though netizens called out the actress and designer for not using Indian models, the actress responded by saying that she does the Bayaratnam better than “most Indians on Twitter”.

I do Bharatanatyam without prayers better than most Indians on twitter if you wanna go all cultural shit with me. But yea. Please don't be overly judgemental. Not all of us are like that. I'm proud if an Indian wears baju melayu. Why can't we just be open.

— Madame Izara (@IzaraAishah) February 27, 2018

According to The Daily Seni, Izara Aishah’s Twitter response to the backlash is due to the fact that she is half-Pakistani, half-Malay and her family speaks Urdu. Though there may be some logic to this, The Daily Seni points out the elephant in the room – a long-standing tradition in multi-cultural Malaysia where people only seem to claim an Indian heritage when there’s a shiny slice they’d like a piece of.

Katy Perry’s had her fair share in appropriating culture as well. At the 2013 American Music Awards, Katy appropriated the Japanese culture by dressing up as a geisha while performing her single “Unconditionally” at the awards ceremony. In 2014, Katy was accused of appropriating the African American culture when she sported cornrows in the music video of her song “This is How We Do”.

She later went on to address this on a podcast hosted by Deray McKesson where they discussed the incidents. “I won’t ever understand some of those things because of who I am, I will never understand, but I can educate myself, and that’s what I’m trying to do along the way…” she said in the podcast. “I didn’t know that I did it wrong until I heard people saying I did it wrong. And, sometimes that’s what it takes. It takes someone to say, out of compassion and out of love, ‘Hey, this is what the origin is.’”

In 2017, Selena Gomez was slammed for her performance at the 2017 MTV Movie Video Awards where she wore a Hindu bindhi on her forehead as a fashion statement. Though actress Priyanka Chopra was quick to defend Gomez, Hindu statesmen Rajan Zed told Huffington Post that the bindhi is also sometimes referred to as the third eye and the flame.

“It is an auspicious religious and spiritual symbol … It is not meant to be thrown around loosely for seductive effects or as a fashion accessory aiming at mercantile greed. Selena should apologise and then she should get acquainted with the basics of world religions,” he was quoted as saying.


Come Join #TheWalkingDead Escape Room In Sunway Pyramid For Free!

If you’re into thrilling activities then listen up, cause there is “The Walking Dead”-themed escape room happening at Sunway Pyramid. The best part? It’s totally free!

In celebration of the show’s 100th episode (the 8th season will return to the small screen next week), FOX Networks Group Asia is treating fans with an immersive experience with “The Walking Dead: Escape Rooms”.

From now till next Tuesday (24th October), fans can take part in a series of “The Walking Dead”-related activities. Besides the impressive zombie-inspired decor, there are also “zombies” roaming the area, hoping to infect people and turn them into flesh-eating walkers. Just kidding ;)

Participants will be put to the test on not only their puzzle-solving skills but also on their “Walking Dead” knowledge as clues from season 5, 6, and 7 will be scattered around the designated area. In order to escape the room with your brains intact, you and your friends will have to work together and find the hidden items within 8 minutes. Succeed and you’ll receive a “survivor” badge. Even if you fail, you’ll still get something – but it’ll be the “infected” badge.

The details to “The Walking Dead: Escape Rooms” are as follows:

“The Walking Dead” premieres on 23rd October 2017, same day as the US at 11:30am on FOX HD (Astro Channel 724), with repeats at 9pm.

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