tvN K-Pop Star Hunt 2 Finale (Malaysia)

After thousands of entries by hopefuls who wanted a shot at becoming champion of K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2, the judges have whittled down the competition to the top 20, and the final two winners have been revealed.

The judges for this grueling audition process include Mr. Park Jae Hyun, renowned CUBE Entertainment Judge and Mr. Kim Jong Min from CJ E&M. They took the seats of the panel at Fahrenheit 88 yesterday for the grand finale of the hunt.

The top 20 selection process was promising and thrilling as contestants will try their best to outdo one another, until the final two overcame all odds to win the K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2, with the honour of representing Malaysia at international level.

For the finale, the contestants had to battle it out both vocally and physically, giving their best shots at their performances in an attempt to score major points from the judges. Yes, they had to be perfect.

And might we add, that it’s not as easy at it looks. Especially not when there was a huge turnout of people (family, friends, supporters, and random shoppers/onlookers). It was easy to crack under pressure! What did the judges look for when they were deciding on the winners? Which one of the K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2 contestants managed to pull through and emerge as winners?

More importantly, will there be a tvN K-Pop Star Hunt Season 3 in Malaysia in the future? Watch and find out:

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Congratulations, Nur Shazreen binti Sharupidin and Khairul Najmuddin bin Abu Samah! You both have certainly outdone yourselves and will be representing Malaysia at the international level of the hunt. We wish you all the best.

Now go show the world, “Malaysia Boleh!”

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#PenangPost: PRDM Hunting Down “Sex On Penang Highway” “Reporter”

PDRM is now on the lookout for an online “reporter” who wrote a story about a couple allegedly having sex on a Penang highway.

The controversial story, which went up on a website called “Penang Post”, included a picture (supposedly taken in Changkat Kledang in Jawi) showing a couple engaged in the act beside a highway. It was then shared by scores of netizens on Facebook.

The article even supposedly quoted the husband and wife duo as saying, “We just felt incredibly horny and wanted to have sex right there. Our car is too small to do it comfortably so we just got out and did it against the side of the motorway.”

As at time of writing, the story is still up.

South Seberang Prai OCPD Supt Shafee Abdul Samad, who was shown the picture in a text message, said the picture was not taken in Penang, adding that no such green fence running along the middle of the highway exists on Malaysian highways. Furthermore, Changkat Kledang in Jawi is a flat coastal area whereas the picture showed an elevated highway crossing a gorge.

Also, once digitally enhanced, it was found that the sign on the fence displayed words that neither Bahasa Malaysia nor English, but what looked like red Chinese characters.

A quick whois check on the domain tells us that www.penangpost.com is not actually owned by a Malaysian. The website owner, or registrant contact, is someone named Shafira Jezmet (likely a fake name) from Azerbaijan (somewhere near Armenia) and the IP address is from the United States. However, the police are convinced that the author behind the posts is Malaysian and are now looking for him/her.

Penang police chief Comm Datuk Chuah Ghee Lye said the posting would be referred to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) after the author’s statement had been taken.

This is not the first time that dubious news from equally dubious websites have received attention on social media, regardless of its authenticity. Remember East Asia Tribune’s 3-part “Five Nights in Pyongyang” or “Five Miles from the DPRK Border” series that everyone quickly lapped up and/or religiously followed?

Sources: penangpost, whois, The Star Online / Featured image: penangpost.


Hype’s Movie Review: “The Age of Adaline” Is Timeless, Beautiful, & Love

Time is the single most valuable thing in the universe, but what if time becomes your enemy? What if, while being able to control your youth through some sorta “stalled time” magic, it means having to outlive everyone (and everything) that you’ve ever loved? What if it means having to build your life in a new place only to pack up and run every decade or so?

“The Age of Adaline” explores that phenomenon with a beautifully told story.

You see, Adaline Marie Bowman (played by Blake Lively) was born at 12:01am on 1st January 1908. She led a normal life until the age of 29, when something highly unusual occurred – something almost magical. She suffers a car accident, “dies” in frigid waters, and is brought back to life by a lightning strike, the combination that causes her to remain 29 years old forever.

From that point on, Adaline Bowman was immune to the ravages of time.

All is well until as her daughter Flemming grows older but Adaline is not aging, and it becomes apparent to even random friends/strangers.

While the idea of permanent youth sounds fantastic, one day she is pulled over by a cop, who takes away her ID as it says she is in her late 40s. This sent the curious, higher authorities after her as she’s hauled into a car by 2 FBI agents one night while she was walking home. They try to take her on an airplane but she escapes and it was then that she decides she will spend her life running. She explains this to Flemming (played by Ellen Burstyn), and they have a heartfelt goodbye.

What follows is a collection of events, images, and moments trapped forever in the amber of time. This collection, while far from comprehensive, is presented in an effort to capture the expansive and not-so-normal life Adaline continued to live, over 10 decades, without ever aging a single day.

In the beginning, it sounds like an excellent plan, and it’s quite easily done. Keep changing your identity, keep running, never ever reveal who you really are, don’t fall in love, pray nobody falls in love with you in return, and cut of all ties as and when necessary. But alas, all that changes one fateful New Year’s Eve where Adaline (or rather, Jenny) she meets Ellis Jones (played by Michiel Huisman, of “Game of Thrones” fame).

After a bout back and forth flirting, Ellis decides to take the leap by taking her across the Golden Gate Bridge to meet his parents at their 40th anniversary weekend celebration. There, Adaline gets hit right in the face with a blast from the past when she and Ellis’ father, William Jones (played by Harrison Ford) lock eyes. Let’s just say that from this point onwards, it gets intense.

I won’t spoil the rest of the film for you but if you want my honest opinion, if not for Blake Lively’s “perfect fit” for the role, then watch “The Age of Adaline” for what I think is Harrison Ford’s most outstanding performance in the recent years. I do need to warn you though that in the beginning, it might seem like it’s just an excuse for Blake Lively to look stunning in gorgeous, timeless gowns in almost every scene – but it does get better. So good, it might even render you a blubbering crying baby at times.

Also, if you’re a fan of pseudo time travel-type love stories ala “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and “About Time”, with a little anti-aging or age-defying-type film ala “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” thrown into the mix, then you’re going to love this film.

“The Age of Adaline” is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

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

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Hype’s Movie Review: A Twist At The End Of The #MazeRunner

If you were to compare this film to “The Hunger Games” or “Divergent”, then we’d suggest you to stop. Sure, the basic concept of “teenagers struggling for survival in dystopian future” may have become a little too generic but isn’t it the reason why they are classified as the young-adult post-apocalyptic science fiction novels?

Although this film is Wes Ball’s full-length directorial debut, we must say that “The Maze Runner” has potential to become one of the most successful novel-turned-movies in film history. In fact, moviegoers will soon realise that this film is far better than they’d expect it to be.

Set in the dystopian future, the main protagonist, Thomas (played by Dylan O’Brien) wakes up to a community of young men, who call him “Greenie” (slang for newbie). Unable to understand the whole situation, Thomas attempts to run away from them until he realises they are all trapped in a confined space, “The Glade”.

The leader Alby (played by Aml Ameen) then introduces Thomas to their community, who call themselves the Gladers. Within The Glade, the Gladers are assigned to perform different tasks under the leadership of the veteran Gladers: Newt (played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster), Gally (played by Will Poulter), and Minho (played by Ki Hong Lee). All of them are required to adhere the rules to protect themselves from the horrid spider-like creatures outside the Glade, whom they call the Grievers.

For the past 3 years, the Gladers have been living peacefully in the confined environment while the Runners are assigned to find a way out from The Glade. However, everything changes ever since Thomas’ arrival at The Glade.

First, one of the Runners, Ben (played by Chris Sheffield) attempts to kill Thomas after being stung by the Griever in the middle of the day. Then, a girl named Teresa (played by Kaya Scodelario) is sent to the Glade and appears to know Thomas’ identity as she called out his name before she went into coma. To make things worse, Alby is stung by a griever the day after Ben’s banishment.

From that moment onwards, the unexpected death scenes will elevate the film to the next level and audience will finally witness Thomas’ first encounter with the Griever. The intense parts of the film literally had us sitting on the edge of our seats!

With all the strange things going on, the growing chaos in the community causes Gally to suspect Thomas’ intention and further single him out from the community. This leads Thomas to believing that he must make a choice before the Grievers come and attack them again. After studying the Maze structure with Minho, Thomas realises that they have found the key to escape the maze and tries to convince the other runners to escape with him.

The question is, can they escape the maze? Why were they thrown into The Glade in the first place? We must say, the twist at the end of the film definitely got us hooked!

Despite slight changes to the character’s ability and storyline, the director was able to bring out all the best moments from the book and into the world that is beyond our imaginations. The Glade in the film looks much bigger and more complicated than we had expected it to be. In fact, the Grievers are just as terrifying as described in the book! It’s always comforting to watch a film with successful casting choices and the cast definitely surpassed our expectations.

Don’t forget to check out what goes on behind-the-scenes of “The Maze Runner” here:

“The Maze Runner” will be released in a cinema you on September 11th.

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


Tiger Beer Presents RM1mil Worth Of Pure Gold Up For Grabs This CNY

Because nothing says prosperous like Gold.

This Chinese New Year, consuming some of Guinness Anchor Berhad best brews will present its loyal and discerning drinkers with bountiful, golden returns. Tiger Beer recently unveiled their “Celebration of Golden Prosperity” campaign for the Year of Goat, valued at RM2.2 million.

Tiger Beer today unveiled their ‘Celebration of Golden Prosperity’ campaign for the Year of Goat valued at RM2.2mil. Between January 5th and February 28th, consumers throughout Malaysia stand the chance to be in the running to win one of the 100 pure gold bars with any big bottle of Tiger Beer, Guinness, Heineken or Anchor. All they have to do is keep an eye out for the winning bottle cap liners and answer a few questions correctly to win either a piece of the 100 pure gold worth up to RM1 million or other exciting prizes, worth RM1.2million, like 100,000 bottles of Tiger Radler and 800xRM388 ang pow packets.

While most of the prizes are redeemable instantly, the 100 consumers who have gotten hold of the winning bottle cap liners will gather at a grand finale event to be held in Klang Valley. All 100 winners will have an opportunity to crack open a golden egg, revealing if they have won either one of 10x500g pure gold or one of 90x10g worth after answering a few questions correctly.

To further reward its fans and loyal consumers, Guinness Anchor Berhad has also arranged for roadshows with exciting promotions at selected outlets across Peninsular Malaysia. At these locations, consumers who purchase big bottles of GAB’s beers may be in the running to experience cracking of the golden egg and win prizes.

Be sure to think of GAB’s award-winning range of iconic brews and its egg-citing ‘Celebration of Golden Prosperity’ as you usher in the new year with friends and family. For more information on this campaign, visit its website.

This promotion is open to non-Muslim Malaysians who are 18 years old and above.

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10 Malls In Klang Valley With Impressive Chinese New Year Decors This Year

There’s no better time to roam around Klang Valley when everyone else have already balik kampung for Chinese New Year.

While you take a break of lou sang, answering questions from nosy aunties, or scrolling through your social media feed, head out to one of these shopping malls to snap your #OOTD. Besides that, you could also catch one of the Chinese New Year movies showing on the big screen.

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During Sunway Malls’ official launch at Sunway Pyramid, a red cloth was pulled to reveal an
engraved nameplate of each Sunway Mall, followed by a festive gold balloon drop
and traditional Chinese drum performances. From now till 9th February, the various booths at Sunway Pyramid include a Touch ‘n’ Go e-Wallet Booth, Nescafé Gold, Kiehl’s, traditional calligraphy, traditional outfits and much more

Sunway Velocity Mall’s main atrium has been transformed into a quaint little village inspired by Sekinchan. Paddy fields signify the blessings of a plentiful and abundant New
Year. Thus, the “harvest” here is bountiful. Do try your luck at the Rice Eating contests, and share your wishes for the new year at the Wishing Tree for an auspicious start to the new year!

The main concourse of Sunway Putra Mall is decorated with “Tang Yuan” (glutinous rice balls) in tandem. “Tang Yuan” is traditionally used to spread happiness as it is sweet in taste and served during Chinese New Year or happy occasions with loved ones.

Visit the Insta-worthy spot called the Bowl of Joy, where visitors can sit in a larger than life bowl filled with “Tang Yuans”. At the Festive Bazaar, you’ll be able to find snacks, hampers, beard candy, fresh flowers, and more.

Come and be a part of the first-ever large-scale Lego Chinese New Year event in Malaysia. Held at Mid Valley Megamall (Kuala Lumpur) and The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey (Johor) from now till 5th February, here are 5 reasons to visit this fun-filled event:

Don’t miss out on snapping as many pictures at Instagrammable attractions such as the Lego Entrance Arch, the 12-life sized Zodiac Minifigure statues (inclusive of a description of each zodiac sign) and the Lion Dance Jump Stage (Lifesize Lego Lion Dance statues).

Cranes usually symbolises hope and good fortune. So for this year’s CNY, The Gardens Mall has decorated the venue with paper cranes. The campaign’s On the Wings of Hope is reflected from the stunning decor centred around meticulously folded origami creations where you can see them taking flight throughout the mall.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur invites you to The Prosperous Reunion with Disney’s iconic couple Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. At 20 feet high, the 3D figurines in traditional Chinese attire holds the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Rotating Mickey & Minnie Sculpture”.

At the centre court, take a photo with Mickey and Minnie near the LED cherry blossom trees. You can also hit the Five Drums of Prosperity to bring about good health, longevity, and wealth. Children and families are bound to be fascinated with the interactive LED lake with schools of koi projected.

There’s also the 88 Auspicious Blessings where visitors can draw a lucky stick and discover what blessings awaits for 2020. You can take your blessing card and tie it on the Wishing Rod and hope that it comes true.

It’ll be hard to miss the Tiger Huat Huat Bazaar happening at the mall as Tiger Beer has taken over the entire Connection precinct at level 3. More photo opportunities, an amazing variety of delectable delicacies and exciting Tiger experience awaits you in conjunction with the brand’s 88th anniversary.

Join us at the Tiger Huat Huat Bazaar at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from now until 9th Feb! Featuring unique handicrafts and CNY-themed gifts for friends and family from a rotating range of vendors; there are also fun games and exclusive merchandise to take home including Collectible Ang Pows from some of Malaysia’s most talented young artists. Redeem the exclusive Tiger88 Collectible Ang Pows when you spend RM188 and above on participating brands at participating outlets, and then see if you’ve got Huat it takes to win another prize at our Huat Machine. T&Cs apply. Tiger HUAT HUAT Bazaar 8 Jan – 9 Feb 10am – 10pm Connection, Level 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur #DoubleTheHuat #Tiger88 #TigerBeerMY

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Themed “The gReAt Lunar New Year”, get a taste of century old Chinese traditions with a modern twist. One of the instant highlights is the ancient majestic octagonal-based Chinese pagoda at the centre court.

Outside at the KLCC Esplanade, visitors and shoppers can snap photos at Malaysia’s Tallest Pagoda Replica, which has been recognised by Malaysia Book of Records 2020. At 70-feet high, it’s hard not to be bedazzled by its glorious height as well as Chinese lanterns and peonies decorations.

Wanna know what’s in store for you in the Year of the Rat? The Interactive Zodiac Reading is a cutting-edge interactive experience that uses your Chinese zodiac to shed light about your fortunes in the area of relationship, health, wealth and more. Those who take part will receive an e-angpow from selected stores after completing the Interactive Zodiac Reading.

In addition, “The gReAT Fortune Teller” booth is where you can get a one-on-one consultation with a master fortune teller. The sessions are available for 2 hours during weekends throughout the CNY campaign.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Welcome the Lunar New Year with a blooming new beginning at Avenue K from 3 January to 9 February 2020. Bask in the beauty of spring with amazing shopping rewards, giveaways as well as a series of exhilarating performances. #AvenueKMY #MakeFriendsCreateTrends #AKFriends #AKCNY20

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As the new year signifies a fresh start, Avenue K is embracing A Blooming New Beginning this season by transforming its atrium into a spring garden of bountiful blossoms. Here, you’ll find cherry blossoms and peonies to give you that perfect backdrop for that Instagram-worthy snapshot. Chinese lanterns suspended in mid-air presents a kaleidoscope of colours while the birds surrounding the atrium is meant to signify longevity and romance.

Besides the Money Showering ceremony happening on 3rd February (mandarin oranges will be rolled out and money will be released from the mouth of Lion Dance performers), there are a vibrant line-up of festive activities to check out. They include Street Art Lion Dance, Chinese Blossom Cultural Dance remix, Erhu Speed Painting performance, Face Mask Changing, Diabolo performance, Rainbow Calligraphy Art, and Fusion Instrumental Musical designed to entertain shoppers.

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Inspired by the beauty of Chinoiserie and Oriental charm, Intermark Mall’s Shanghai Splendour reflects East-meets-West style this CNY season. A range of festive decorations and accessories can be found at the ground floor. If you’re looking for yummy imported CNY treats, head down to the Delectable Fair (concourse, near Jaya Grocer) to find delicious food sampling. We were lucky enough to sample the new ‘Ring of Prosperity’ donuts at Dunkin’. Out of the 3 new flavours, the Blueberry Lychee was a clear favourite.

Should you have more time to spare, enrol yourself in Bella Marie France’s Make Your Natural Lip Balm workshop (3rd floor). A team of skincare experts will be more than happy to teach you about the differences between oil ingredients and their best uses. You’ll also get to choose which lip balm flavour (between Peppermint, Orange and Beetroot) to make.

1 Utama has placed a golden wishing tree garden to wish shoppers longevity, good health, and prosperity. Do visit the center of LG Oval and check out the ornamental pavilion as well as hanging illuminating red lanterns and kumquats to beautify your “gram”. Don’t forget to put on your best CNY outfit as you bask in the festive celebration.

To quote YBhg. Datuk Musa Hj. Yusof, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, “The Rat Year is significant because it is the first sign from the 12 animals’ cycle of the Chinese Astrology, and for this reason, 2020 is a year of new inception and renewals.” We at Hype wish you a joyous CNY as you take confident steps forward into the year.

If you’re visiting Pavilion KL, don’t forget to visit Fahrenheit88 (which is just a stone’s throw away) for festive shopping and exciting promotions. Visitors are welcome to take part in discovering the art of Rainbow Calligraphy bearing good wishes in a colourful way, learn the traditional Chinese Knot Making, try your hand at Clay Art and get your fortune read by a palm reader from China. Best of all? All these activities are free with any spend on weekends, till 19th February 2020.

That’s not all though, Fahrenheit88 has recently opened 6 new stores. They are:

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EXO Members Were Attacked With Laser Pointers During Macao Concert

EXO was in Macao over the weekend for their “EXO PLANET #4 – The EℓyXiOn” world tour.

Although their concert went off without a hitch, several videos that made its way online have angered EXO-Ls. At least 1 irresponsible concert-goer was seen aiming her laser pointer at the K-pop members while they were performing.

From the 27-second clip above, an audience member at the Macau concert was apparently pointing her laser right at Sehun’s face while he was performing a dance number. She didn’t stop at Sehun though. Netizens noted that she continued her antics by pointing her laser at other member’s eyes.

This sparked an outrage among fans online as aiming lasers at someone’s eyes can cause serious harm such as eye injury and sight impairment. Several spectators claim that a few EXO singers were seen squinting or rubbing their eyes in irritation.

Here are what EXO-Ls have to say on the matter:

Literally every EXO-L would die to see the boys on stage, and then we see ANTIS who hold lasers to hurt the Exo members!! This is so fucked up. At least act like humans and don’t try to hurt every fan’s idols!! Where is humanity?!! #SM_소속가수_보호해

whoever pointed laser at sehun/exo knowing damn the how bad it could damage their eyes i hope you fucking die in your sleep tonight because that’s just fucking cruel wtf

Thankfully no one was affected by the laser light.


Kindergarten Teacher Sentenced To Death For Poisoning 25 Children

Chinese kindergarten teacher, Wang Yun, faces a death sentence after poisoning 25 nursery children.

The children from Meng Meng Kindergarten were rushed to the hospital after eating morning porridge served from their kindergarten in Jiaozuo city, China. One of them spent 10 months hospitalised before passing away.

According to BBC, the court said she had put sodium nitrate (also used for latex paints) in the breakfast of her colleague’s students as an act of revenge. The malicious act was committed after Wang argued with another teacher regarding student management issues.

The sentencing statement said, “(Her) criminal methods and circumstances were exceedingly bad, with especially severe circumstances, and she should be severely punished in accordance with the law.” The court also ordered Wang and the kindergarten’s manager to compensate the children’s family.

To everyone’s surprise, this wasn’t the first time she had tried to poison someone intentionally. Previously, she bought the same chemical online before putting it in her husband’s mug, causing him to suffer minor injuries.

Getting the death sentence in China means she will executed through lethal injection or firing squad.


Rain, T-ARA, Kim Jong Kook, & More To Perform At K-Pop Music Wave 2017 In Penang

K-Pop fans, another music festival is coming your way!

Golden Warriors Film & Entertainment, the organiser behind the upcoming K-Pop Sensation 2017 featuring Jessica Jung and Kang Gary, has announced that they will be holding a huge concert called K-Pop Music Wave 2017 in Penang on 24th November 2017 (Friday).

According to the company’s Facebook post, the show will see performances from Rain (otherwise known as Bi or Jung Ji Hoon), TS Entertainment’s B.A.P (an acronym for Best Absolute Perfect), MBK Entertainment’s T-ARA, as well as “Running Man” duo Kim Jong Kook and Haha (Ha Dong Hoon).

And that’s not all, T-ARA leader Qri (Lee Ji Hyun) will appear at the press conference for K-Pop Music Wave 2017 at MMall Times Square, Penang at 6pm on 2nd September (Saturday). Besides that, Golden Warriors is releasing early bird tickets during the press conference.

Singer and actor Rain unveiled “The Best Present” (최고의 선물), a song dedicated to his wife Kim Tae Hee, early this year while T-ARA recently released their final group album “What’s My Name” (내 이름은). Aside from that, the boys of B.A.P are making a comeback this September.

For more info, hit up Golden Warriors Film & Entertainment’s Facebook page.

Sources: Golden Warriors Film & Entertainment’s Facebook page, The Hive.

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#2NE1: YG Entertainment Denies Rumours Regarding Park Bom’s Comeback Plans

2NE1‘s surprise performance at the 2015 MAMA is undoubtedly one of the most significants events in the recent K-Pop history.

It marked the first time that all 4 members of 2NE1 performing on stage together since Park Bom‘s year-long hiatus. Their performance also led to speculation that the group would be making a comeback soon.

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer for 2NE1’s comeback because the group’s talent agency YG Entertainment has firmly denied all the allegations.

In a report by Soompi, YG Entertainment’s rep told Korean media outlet MyDaily that “there are no plans for Park Bom’s comeback yet”.

The MAMA stage was a surprise present for fans. For the time being, there won’t be any new songs by 2NE1, and we will be focused on CL’s solo promotions.

Rumours regarding 2NE1’s comeback surfaced online after Park Bom was spotted outside of YG Entertainment’s building earlier in November.

Fans then began to speculate that the “Who’s Next” poster that was posted on 4th November referred to 2NE1’s comeback. At one point, various major media outlets also confirmed the news about 2NE1’s rumoured comeback after a digital music distributor told Korean media outlet Maeil Kyungjae that 2NE1 would be releasing a new album. However, the poster was eventually revealed to be referring to leader CL‘s solo comeback.

2NE1’s performance at the 2015 MAMA marked Park Bom’s first appearance on stage in a year and 5 months. She seemed nervous during the performance, but she successfully performed “I Am the Best” and “Fire” with the other members of 2NE1.

Check out the video of their performance below:

Were you surprised by Park Bom’s appearance at the 2015 MAMA? When do you think 2NE1 will make their long-awaited comeback? Sound off your thoughts in the comments box below.


Queen Bey & Jay To Drop Massive Collaboration Album!

Ooh it looks like our Queen Bey and a certain Mr. Carter are teaming up do create a little something special together.

Larli Henriquez, Vice President of Pop Programming at Dash Radio, tells E! News the married musical pair are joining forces to put together a “huge” new album. Dash’s DJ Skee broke the news on-air after getting word on the collaboration from sources close to Bey and Jay’s camp, adding that the album is set to be released in late 2014 or early 2015.

What?! All this is coming right after they wrapped up their highly successful joint tour? Where do they find the time?

One thing’s for sure, this will further squash rumours of a divorce in the horizon as, let’s face it, no power couple dealing with trouble in paradise will be able to stand each other long enough to not only do a “On the Run Tour” but also spend enough time in the studio together to cough out a joint album. Also, if Beyonce’s and Jay Z’s past collaborations are anything to go by, we know that this rumoured upcoming album will knock the socks right off your feet!

Now, back to speculating what we can expect from the upcoming album!

What kind of songs will be on it? Will they surprise drop” it on us like Queen Bey’s last album? Is there going to be an “On the Run Tour” part 2 after? Imagine the music videos though. So much excitement!

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9 Raya Makeup Looks To Slay Any Festive Gathering!

If you’ve already assembled your Raya attire, don’t forget to plan your beauty lewks to make sure you look COMPLETELY snatched.

Hari Raya is the ideal time for family reunions and delicious cuisine, but for beauty addicts, it’s also the time to showcase sparkle and glamour. Put away your usual makeup routine; Raya is a time for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than by sporting the greatest looks of the season. Whether you’re celebrating Raya at home or heading for an open house, we’ve compiled a list of 9 quick and eye-catching makeup styles to make the festive season extra memorable.

Even if the standard black winged eyeliner looks stunning, we need to step up our game – including our makeup – for the holiday season. We advise you to give this artistic winged eyeliner a try by modifying it with your own colours and originality. Depending on your taste, you can choose abstract patterns or any other type of pattern. What are you still holding out for? This Ramadan, let your inner Picasso loose!

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Peachy makeup, which is renowned for creating an energising and youthful appearance, is the next option on the Hari Raya makeup ideas list. Furthermore, it gives the lips, cheeks, and eyes a soft warmth. The best part about peach makeup is that you can customise it to your preferences, whether you prefer smokey peach eye makeup or flushed peach cheeks.

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Blush, blush and more blush! This makeup fad is also on the short list. Another technique for getting a flushed appearance is to use all-over blush; be careful to apply it to the outer corners of the eyes for an immediate appearance of a facelift. You can go with a pink eyeshadow if you like the bohemian beauty style. For a more natural and ethereal appearance, we suggest using a cream blush. This is the best look to go for especially if you’re in a hurry or want to cut down on makeup time.

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Purple, orange or blue? Yes! Bright lips are the ideal way to elevate your Hari Raya beauty look, and they’ll also look amazing on your gram. To make you look stand out, choose vivid colours like fuchsia or even purple. For a more fashionable touch, you could even add artificial freckles to give yourself a more youthful appearance. If you’re gonna nail this vibrant lip look, it’s best to keep the rest of your makeup simple, because you’ll want your lips to pop more. And of course, it’s your choice to go all matte or keep it glossy.

What color should I do next? 🤔 #purplelipstick #purplemakeuplook #lipsticktesting #testinglipstick #alttiktok #altmakeup #bleachedbrowsmakeup

Neon looks are kinda tricky to deal with. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Combining vibrant eyeshadow with soft-hued cheeks and lips is the secret to neutralising it. This makeup look is one of the greatest Hari Raya makeup ideas to try this season, regardless of the colour you choose, whether it’s vivid blue, red, green, yellow, or purple. Go all out!

neon eyeshadow tutorial 💞 using @themakeupplug.co 😍😍 #neonshadow #neonpigments #GossipGirlHere #fypシ #eyeshadow #makeuptutorial #lashes #xyzbca

The best technique to elevate your appearance if you’re a newbie and doubtful of your makeup abilities is to adorn your face with gem decorations. Consider makeup looks from “Euphoria,” complete with gemstone jewellery over vivid or simple eyeshadow. You can arrange the stones to make elaborate designs if you’re in the mood for some creativity. And it doesn’t just stop on your eyes. You can even decorate your face and hair with some stones. Pro tip: use eyelash glue to ensure the stones stay on.

nothing a little gem can’t fix ✨ which one is your fav? I kinda love the bedazzled beauty marks 🤭 #rhinestonemakeup #makeupideas #makeupinspo #rhinestoneeyes

This was lowkey hard to do. But then found it easier to put the glue on my hair first and then add the gem.✨ #grwm #hairgems #hairgemstutorial #hairgemstutorial #gems #grwmmakeup #makeup #extraqueen #beextra #makeuproutine #makeuptips #makeuphack #makeuptutorial #howto #makeuphack #lashgluehack

Basic looks can never go wrong. Glossy lips and a bare-faced makeup look are the ideal pairing for any festive season. This style of makeup is flattering on all skin tones and it’s like the universal language for the perfect appearance. Start by applying bare tones, and finish off with a glossy lip gloss. If you want to nail the perfect glossy lips, do a lip scrub beforehand. This ensures that you don’t have dead skin on your lips and the texture of your lips is smooth.

Glossy Eyes 💦 ig:claudianeacsu #weteyes #wetmakeuplook #wetmakeup #glassskin #glossyeye #glossylip #glossymakeup #makeuptutorial #makeuptrick #fyp

After the pandemic, there was a huge change with skincare, beauty and even makeup. Since the dewy look isn’t going away anytime soon, we feel like it’s one of the best Hari Raya makeup tips to help you highlight your features without going excessive. The pro tip is to apply a light foundation for a barely-there makeup look after using a face serum or dewy balm to achieve a luminous complexion. You’ll need to keep your face hydrated to nail this look.

WE LOVE A DEWY GLOW. my favourite products right now and forever #makeup

♬ Crave You (feat. Giselle) – Flight Facilities

Extra: • I didn’t set the entire face as I’ve used minimal product that’s rarely gonna crease. • Extremely oily skin people could lightly dust powder all over because after some time, it’s gonna end up dewy because of sebum. • BB cream can be used instead of foundation. • This kind of makeup isn’t supposed to be full coverage. Flaws will peek through. It’s okay :)) • Glossy lip somehow makes the look appear more dewy. #makeuptok #dewyskin #dewymakeup #oilyskin #makeuptutorial #PepsiApplePieChallenge

♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

Single-colour eyeshadow is undoubtedly on the list of Hari Raya beauty suggestions, but glittering and glittery eyeshadow will elevate it. Simply apply your preferred glittering eyeshadow, whether it be pink, neutral, or blue. Additionally, this makeup style works to accentuate your eyes, and you can get creative by lining your brows or adding crystals to the inner corners of your eyes for a little extra punch.

Pink Glittery eyeshadow makeup for concerts! Silver version here: @michellekdoria #glitteryeyes #glittermakeup #pinkeyeshadow #pinkmakeuplooktutorial #makeuptutorial #maquillajerosa #cochellamakeup

This is our Cosmic Stardust Pigment Glistening Snow! What other shades would you like to see? 😍🌠💖🌟🌈 #eyeshadow #glittereyeshadow #makeup #makeuptutorial #viralmakeup #makeupproducts #newmakeup #fyp #beautytok

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Work It With Jatomi Fitness Asia

Using specifically designed fitness goals, Jatomi Fitness has only one aim – to revolutionize the health and fitness industry in Malaysia and to give their customers what they want.

So when their 17,000 sq. ft. Tropicana City Mall branch launched yesterday, gym enthusiasts and work out freaks were only too anxious to check out what Jatomi Fitness was all about!

Built around the philosophy, “Love the Feeling“, the people behind it are determined to make fitness fun again whilst being affordable to all (30% cheaper on average), without compromising on “tools”. Jatomi Fitness incorporates state-of-the-art equipment throughout that are available in Malaysia for the first time.

The Curve is a slate-belt treadmill that is entirely person-powered with a curved design that engages more muscle groups and therefore, achieves a superior workout. Sounds totally unfamiliar to you? Doubting it? Well, we’ll have you know this. It is used in astronaut training by NASA and it help users burn up to 30% more calories than conventional treadmills.

Oh, also, no other gyms in Malaysia can offer this.

And yes, Jatomi Fitness has other awesome equipment e.g. beefed up Technogym treadmills that come complete with touch screens, allowing its “runners” to do some Facebook stalking, tweet stuff, or view YouTube videos while working out.

Did we already say, “awesome equipment”?:

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If that’s not impressive enough, the gym’s innovation also extends beyond just the equipment. It encompasses workouts organized in short sessions of 15, 30, and 45 minutes to cater for the time-constrained. They also have their own set of health offerings such as their functional Jatomi programming:

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By appealing to people who are new to exercise with simple programmes and innovative club design, Jatomi Fitness is focused on expanding the exercising population to achieve penetration levels such as those found in Europe and the USA (between 12% to 20%).  The launch of Jatomi Fitness in Tropicana City Mall marks the first in a series of four Jatomi Fitness health clubs set to open in Malaysia in 2012.

Want in? For more information, visit Jatomi Fitness’ official website.


#Marvel: Korean Hero White Fox Joins Official Marvel Comics Universe

Talk about diversity! Marvel is going all out for their commitment to diversity as the studio is set to feature a new superhero White Fox in its American comics.

Calling the character a “new” superhero doesn’t seem fitting in the context as the character has been part of the Avengers team in Marvel-licensed webtoon series, “The Avengers: Electric Rain”.

However, Marvel SVP C. B. Cebulski announced at Seoul’s DICON conference that the studio will officially introduce the popularised character in the Marvel universe through its American comics.

Based on the Korean myth of the 9-tailed fox (Gumiho), White Fox is an original character created by Korean comic creator Young Hoon-ko for the webtoon that was produced by Disney Korea and Korean web portal Daum. The character was brought into Marvel with minor tweaks and has received huge reception in Korea. And because of that, Marvel decided to bring the character into its comic book continuity.

White Fox isn’t the only original character that was brought into Marvel’s comic books as ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’s characters will make their comic book debuts in an upcoming S.H.I.E.L.D series as well. Firestar and X-23 who made their debut in 1981 through NBC animated television series “Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends” were also brought into Marvel’s comic book continuity as well.

White Fox’s appearance also marks Marvel’s latest attempt to bring diversity into its comics universe after Sam Wilson replaced Steve Rogers and became the first African-American Captain America. The studio also introduced the first female Thor and Muslim superhero Kamala Khan in 2 Marvel Comics project. In fact, Marvel also celebrated its 100th anniversary by featuring Kuala Lumpur in one of its many 100th Anniversary Special Series.

We wouldn’t be surprised if Marvel continues to introduce superhero of diverse race and culture. What do you think of Marvel’s attempt to bring diversity into its comics universe? Do you think it’s a good change? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!

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#RichardHuckle: British Paedophile Faces Life In Prison For Sex Attacks On Malaysian Kids

At first glance, there was nothing really out of the ordinary about Richard Huckle. He was a Sunday School teacher and a friend.

But he also enjoyed making child pornography.

Described as Britain’s worst pedophile, Richard Huckle is facing a life sentence in jail after he admitted to a string of sex abuse on young Malaysian children. The depraved predator even took photos and video footage of himself raping and abusing the kids and even a toddler in a nappy.

The 30-year-old targeted poor Christian families in Malaysia, where he set himself up as a tutor for English and Bible studies in order to gain the trust of the victim’s parents and community leaders.

Although Huckle faced a total of 91 charges and has admitted to the sexual crimes of at least 23 children in Kuala Lumpur, aged between 6 months and 12 years, BBC reports that he has abused up to 200 children since he began his criminal activities when he was just 19.

It was reported that Huckle would detail his rapes and many other sexual acts in a series of notes in a sickening 60-page paedophile manual titled, “Paedophiles And Poverty: Child Lover Guide”. He even had plans “on publishing a guide on the subject sometime”, adding that he would love to make the documentation of his paedophilia a paying profession.

The encrypted manual was found on Huckle’s computer, intended to be published on the dark web where he wrote: “Impoverished kids are definitely much easier to seduce than middle class kids.” Investigators also found over 20,000 obscene images on his laptop and hard disks, many of them showing the Brit abusing children.

According to reports, Huckle would often use this encrypted part of the Internet to sell photos and videos of his victims to other fellow pedophiles in exchange for Bitcoins in order to gain access to his collection of media.

“Those images of child abuse will inevitably have been shared with other paedophiles and therefore been the subject of uncontrolled worldwide distribution,” said Prosecutor Brian O’Neill.

If that wasn’t horrific enough, Huckle even took donations from users using a website called “PedoFunding”, where he would award himself with “PedoPoints” for carrying out different attacks and sexual abuse.

He even boasted online about grooming 4 children from the same household for sex, abusing 5 vulnerable kids who were living in a children’s home, as well as bragging about “hitting the jackpot” with a 3-year-old who was “as loyal to me as my dog and nobody seemed to care”.

“It’s quite amazing to have stuck with the same child lover for so many years and I hope, from the images you have seen, enjoyed watching her grow. It’s not often in child porn you can compare the bodies of a 5yo and a 12yo that are the same girl. I’m sure I’ll have plenty more sex with (her) in the future,” Huckle wrote in one of his commentaries.

His campaign of depraved activities came to an end when Australian police tipped off the authorities in the UK about his offences. Huckle was arrested at London Gatwick airport in December 2014 when police found out he was flying to Britain from Malaysia for Christmas.

According to AFP, reports of this case have been kept under wraps until now because investigators wanted to be certain that these young victims were safe from other online predators.

Judge Peter Rook describe the charges to Huckle as “sexual offending of the utmost gravity”. This case, no doubts, highlights the urgent need to strike down on illegal material that is being distributed on the dark web.

Sources: The Star (1) (2), Heavy, Daily Mail, BBC.

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List Of Apartments & Condominiums With Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In October

With 847 new cases and 5 fatalities reported yesterday (22nd October), the Covid-19 virus is spreading far and wide. The pandemic has unfortunately reached a point where there is no place that cannot escape its relentless contagiousness.

From malls, offices to grocery stores, the virus has led to many people from all these locations to be ill. However, it’s not only public places that have reported new cases, as multiple places of residence have also been affected.

A total of 35 apartments and condominiums have reported Covid-19 cases just from the 1st to the 22nd of October. Pelangi Damansara Flats is the most recent residence to confirm 23 positive cases.

Here’s a list of all the apartments and condominiums with positive Covid-19 cases so far:

It is challenging to live in apartments and condominiums that hold many people during such a highly infectious pandemic.

Always remember to sanitise your hands and wear a mask once you leave your private premises, especially when using shared facilities. The Covid-19 chain can be broken with precaution, care and vigilance.


TVB Actor Ruco Chan Reveals His Favourite Malaysian Food & Drink

Whenever an international celebrity visits Malaysia, we always love to hear what they think about our local delicacies. We can’t help but be curious to see or hear about their reactions when trying certain dishes that are unfamiliar to them. Jackson Wang recently shared what he thinks about the food he ate at a Mamak for the first time.

Prior to that, Hong Kong actress Samantha Ko also revealed her favourite Malaysian food when she visited the country. After returning to Malaysia for a holiday with his wife, you might be wondering if Hong Kong actor Ruco Chan has a favourite Malaysian dish. As it turns out, he does!

Last month, TVB actor Ruco Chan (陳展鵬) and his wife, former Miss Hong Kong Phoebe Sin (單文柔) were spotted spending time together in Penang. Apparently, the couple wasn’t just there for a fun getaway as the actor also had some business to attend to. In case you didn’t know, the 45-year-old is the brand ambassador for the Chicken Claypot House Malaysia restaurant.

While in Penang, the “Against Darkness” star shot a commercial for the restaurant. According to The Star, the Hong Kong celebrity also revealed his favourite Malaysian dish and drink! “I like Ipoh’s white coffee that comes in a plastic bag, and char kway teow the most,” he said. At least somebody agrees that Malaysia’s Char Kway Teow is the best, unlike a certain publication.

While in Malaysia, the actor very much enjoyed being a tour guide to his wife. The father-of-one took Phoebe to visit popular spots in Penang, Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur. “I’m acting as her tour guide and introducing her to the passionate locals. We ate a lot during this trip, and we gained a few pounds,” he told Hong Kong media upon his return.

Ruco joked about how he hoped no one will think Phoebe is pregnant after eating all that yummy food. We’re glad to hear they enjoyed the food and scenery here. Maybe next time the couple can bring their daughter along for a fun family trip.


The Reason Why Namewee & Kimberley Chen’s “Fragile Glass Hearts” MV Was Banned On Chinese Socials

China has been cracking down on artistes for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, this includes Malaysian singer-rapper Namewee (黃明志). His latest song “Fragile Glass Hearts (Fragile玻璃心)” with Australian singer Kimberley Chen (陈芳语) has resulted in him getting banned from various Chinese platforms.

“Fragile Glass Hearts” presents itself in a cutesy pink themed video. However, the lyrics and props in the background paint a very different picture. The song touches on China’s censorship, Covid-19 and the Uighurs. Needless to say, the satirical duet has not gone unnoticed.

Currently, the music video (MV) has over three million views. Viewers are treated to a warning when it begins, saying : “Please be cautious if you are fragile pink“. While the song initially sounds like a love song, it’s hard to miss the giant panda dancing in the background. Several references to China also appear, such as leeks which represent those oppressed in the country and a flag with “NMSL” on it. Translated, the abbreviation stands for “Your mother is dead,” a commonly used insult.

The two singers also make several references in the lyrics themselves. One line mentions a love for “dogs, cats, bats and civets” which apparently alludes to the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, they took a dig at Chinese leader Xi Jinping with the lyrics, “It’s illegal to breach the firewall, you’ll be missed if the Pooh discovers it.” The line touches on China’s censorship and a previous issue which involved comparing Winnie the Pooh to Xi’s looks. The lyrics also contain the term “common prosperity” which is apparently the theme of Xi’s most recent political campaign.

Both artists have been removed from platforms like Douyin, Baidu Teiba and Weibo. Their musical works have also been removed from various streaming platforms such as Tencent Video and QQ Music. Although Namewee opened a new account for the song on 16th October, it has since been removed.

The song may have led to their Chinese socials being blocked, but neither Namewee nor Kimberley are shook up over it. In fact, the Australian singer proudly responded to the matter via her Instagram and Facebook on the same day.

“I’m sorry for hurting you. It’s okay to delete Weibo,” she sang, parodying the song’s lyrics. “Oh, I hear a sound. Fragile self-esteem has broken into pieces. It’s okay, I still have IG and (Facebook).” She thanked fans for their support and said: “Don’t be afraid to be yourself!”

Namewee is also encouraging more people to check out his MV. “This MV was filmed and prepared for a long time. There are many details worth noting in it. As long as you keep pressing pause, there will be surprises,” he remarked on his Instagram.

His agency has stepped in and stated that the song is about “love for small animals“. Namewee later added in his post’s comments section that the song is “actually very positive”. “It’s about loving small animals, such as puppies, kittens, bats, and civets. It’s (like how) I love cow, sheep, pig, chicken and seafood too,” he wrote on Facebook. “I think this song is great for little ones to listen to. (It) is a rich and educational song.”

Namewee is known for being a controversial artist in Malaysia. However, he seems to be involving himself more in China’s issues recently. Last month, he took a stand for singer Wraya (WENGIE)’s modernising a classic Chinese opera song.

“Fragile Glass Hearts” is pretty catchy, for all that it insinuates. Check out the music video for yourself here:

Sources: China Press, Xuan, Taiwan News, Instagram (1)(2), Facebook, YouTube

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KRU Group Introduces KRU Animation Studio In Kidzania KL

Award-winning edutainment centre KidZania Kuala Lumpur has collaborated with KRU Group to introduce a brand new attraction at the theme park.

The new attraction comes in the form of an animation studio which aim to encourage early stage exposure and learning of animation among children to equip them with new skill sets for the future.

@kidzaniakl collaborates with @kru.studios to introduce a new attraction!

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“We’re thrilled to have KRU Group, experts from the creative industry jump on board with us on a mission to expand knowledge, promote values and develop skills among children,” said KidZania’s Mayor Shahrul Nizar Ahmad.

Dato Norman Abdul Halim, Group CEO of KRU Entertainment commented, “We are thrilled to embark on this endeavour with KidZania KL as this will give KRU an opportunity to contribute to the industry through shaping and educating the young ones.”

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“We see this partnership as a natural one and we are determined to ensure its success by infusing our industry knowledge, experience and involving our new intellectual property, ‘Zan Orangutan as part of the activity in the establishment,” he added.

The launch of the new KRU animation studio in KidZania KL took place on Thursday (30th May) which was also attended by FINAS Chairman Dato Hans Isaac, CEO of FINAS Ahmad Idham, and 40 children from Pusat Jagaan Telaga Kasih Nur Muhammad, Rumah Amal Kebajikan Asnaf Anak Yatim.

Hello world! Just call me Zan @norman_abdhalim @yusryabdhalim @edryabdhalim @kartunstudios @kru.music

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For children who are keen to delve deeper into animation, they may enrol into KRU Group’s AfterClass programmed by KRU Academy which targets pre-school, early primary and advanced primary students.


“Charlie’s Angels” Reboot Casts “Power Rangers” Star Naomi Scott

“Power Rangers” breakout star Naomi Scott is reportedly joining the cast of Sony Pictures’ upcoming “Charlie’s Angels” reboot as one of the Angels.

Apart from Scott, Kristen Stewart and Lupita Nyong’o are also rumoured to be playing the other two angels, but Nyong’o is still in talks and has yet to officially confirm her involvement in the production.

Elizabeth Banks will be helming the reboot and will also take on the role of Bosley, who was played by a man in previous versions of “Charlie’s Angels”.

Production is expected to commence in Berlin this September and is set to be released in 2019.

Scott is no stranger to reboots. She is best known for her role as Kimberly Hart, the Pink Power Ranger in the 2017 superhero film based on the Saban’s franchise, and will next appear as Princess Jasmine in the upcoming live-action remake of “Aladdin“.

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Gravity Club KL Presents Borgeous

This January, Gravity Club KL presents the one and only Borgeous! The Miami-born superstar DJ/producer who is making waves as an EDM producer and DJ is known for his keen ear and innate talent to produces a provocative, textured sound.

Having collaborated with artistes such as The Cataracts, Taylor Bird and Dvbbs, Borgeous has established himself on the local forefront by garnering a solid following and regularly performing at high-profiled venues including Supperclub Los Angeles, Avalon Los Angeles, Infusion San Francisco, Roxbury Hollywood, Tru Hollywood, and Vain Orlando.

Borgeous will be making his way to Gravity Club KL this January 8th for to give fans a night to remember. Event details are as follows:

Event: Gravity Club KL presents Borgeous

Admission: Pre-sale tickets @ RM68 now on sale. For table reservations and enquiries, please call: 011-2639 5797 / 018-225 5512 / 019-295 3950 ( before 6pm ) 016-3067777 / 012-328 7615 / 016-317 5268 ( 6pm onwards )

For more information, hit up Gravity Club KL on Facebook.


#Instagram: Location & Hashtag Stories To Appear In Explore Tab

In addition to copying Snapchat stories, Instagram is now introducing 2 new similar updates to its Explore tab.

The latest features are location stories and hashtag stories where Instagram users will be able to check out public stories with location stickers and hashtags on their stories.

“You’ll see a new story ring at the top of Explore filled with stories from around you. These stories come from people who have used location stickers on their stories. You can also search for any location around the world, and you’ll see a story ring for that place at the top of the location page,” Instagram stated.

The company added, “When you search for a hashtag, you may see a story ring at the top of the page filled with stories using that hashtag. Add a location sticker or hashtag to your story and you may be included in the larger story. If your story is added, you’ll see a line at the top of your stories viewer list showing how many people saw it in the larger story.”

These 2 new features are optional. Those who wish to use location or hashtag stickers, but don’t want them to appear on the Explore tab can do so by tapping the X on your stories viewer list.

You can read more about these new features here.


#Shoopen: South Korea’s Fast Fashion Shoe Opening First Malaysian Outlet

You best clear your schedule for the weekend cause we heard that South Korea’s number 1 Fast Fashion Shoes & Accessories brand, Shoopen, will be opening its first outlet in the heart of Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (Saturday, 25th June)!

Located at Fahrenheit88, Shoopen is inviting you to walk into their store tomorrow and fall head over heels with the wide array of footwear collections and accessories available. Doesn’t matter if you’re hipster, a supermodel wannabe, or an aspiring fashionista, Shoopen has something for everyone.

Since making its debut in Hong-dae, Seoul, approximately 2 years ago, KL-ites will be one of the first ones in the South East Asian market to get their hands on Shoopen. There is currently a giant shoes display stationed just outside of the shopping mall, so fans have plenty of photo opportunity to strike a pose for a fabulous shot.

“We provide a large selection, giving our customers the luxury of choice. Not solely concentrating on fashion, we take comfort very seriously. We want to provide only the best for our customers, at the best possible price,” said Shoopen official, Adrian Cheah, General Manager- Marketing of Parkson Corporation Sdn Bhd.

In conjunction with their grand opening this weekend (25th & 26th June), Shoopen Malaysia throwing a “2 Days Special” for their customers:

As shown on the image above, Shoopen will also be offering daily specials on selected items with limited stocks available, so do take note of the different dates printed on the photo.

For more information on the footwear brand, visit Shoopen Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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“Up In The Air” With 30 Seconds To Mars

A week ago, we were invited to a special 30 Seconds To Mars album listening party in the heart of Kuala Lumpur – except, we were really “Up In The Air”, much like the first single off the band’s brand spanking new album. The event, held at Heli Lounge Bar, was organized by our friends from Universal Music Malaysia and it gave us the chance to be one of the first few people in the country to preview “Love Lust Faith + Dreams”!

Picking “Up In The Air” as the lead single off the album was perhaps the best decision that the band has ever made – after the decision to release such an ambitious new album, of course. The single was officially released on 19th April 2013 so we wouldn’t call it “new” new per se. What was new (to us), however, was the concept of the music video:

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Dita Von Teese in the house! And McKayla Maroney (American artistic gymnast), and some wildlife, and the epic colour powder war scene that sure looked like it was a lot of fun to film. So we’re not sure why anyone would refuse to watch it. Also, you can’t fault a good song with an awesome music video to match.

Did we also mention that we’re completely taken by “City Of Angels”? We were swept away right from the very first second until the very end. This was all breathtaking and compelling, of course, which left us not only breathless but also almost wanting to beg for a replay. It’s ethereal and it urges you to feel. Like so:

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“Conquistador”, on the other hand, will drum into your head like an anthem. Admittedly, it sounds like something another band would do (read: Muse) but we’re not complaining. It sounds grand. We like the subtle electronic bleeps in the background so listen closely! Yes, we realize how Jared sounds like he’s ready to go to war:

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“We will, we will, we will rise again”. And they have, with  “Love Lust Faith + Dreams”.

The album is out in a music store near you now! Alternatively, you could also purchase 30 Seconds To Mars’ “Love Lust Faith + Dreams” off iTunes here.

For more information, visit their website or their Facebook page.


Henry Cavill’s Man Of Steel 2: What Fans Can Expect To See In The Upcoming Superman Film

After making a certain cameo in a certain film (spoilers), Henry Cavill is officially back in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) as the one and only Superman, aka Clark Kent or Kal-El! Not counting “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”, it’s been over half a decade since we’ve seen Cavill’s face as the Man of Steel himself. Technically, the character Superman has made appearances in other films and shows after 2017’s theatrical release of “Justice League” but let’s be honest here, there were most voiceless cameos with his face obscured. For all we knew, it could have been a completely different, recast version of Superman appearing at the end of 2019’s “Shazam!” and 2021’s “Peacemaker”. With Cavill safely back in the role though, fans can rest easy knowing it’s Cavill’s beautiful mug behind the suit.

There’s also been some exciting news lately that early development for a sequel to 2013’s “Man of Steel” has begun! That’s right, we’re getting a proper Superman-centred film once more. While the details of the film have yet to be fully revealed, there has been a clear direction that the franchise has been heading for the last few years. We’re here to break down what fans can expect for the upcoming sequel that we’ll refer to for now as “Man of Steel 2”.

Whether you’re a fan of Joss Whedon’s “Justice League” or not, you have to admit that the film did set the tone for the franchise going forward. Gone are the days of Snyder’s dark melodrama and gritty action. Instead, the DCEU has taken on a lighter, more self-aware tone with a smidgen of stylish ultra-violence thrown in for some fun. So if you’re expecting to see a tortured, forlorn Kryptonian struggling with the weight of his god-like powers, that age is over. The properties in which Superman has appeared for the last few years have painted the Man of Steel as more of a beloved public figure than a polarised messiah.

He’s the kind of person who would sit next to a bullied, unpopular kid in school as a favour to his super-friend, Shazam. He’s more than happy to still work within a team with him appearing alongside Wonder Woman, the Flash and Aquaman in the season finale of “Peacemaker” to stop an alien threat. Not to mention that his most recent appearance in “Black Adam” has him wearing a brighter suit with a heroic theme that sounds like an amalgamation between John Williams and Hans Zimmer’s theme for the character. With the way his character has been moving forward in the DCEU, it’s safe to say that the Superman we’ll be seeing in “Man of Steel 2” probably has the support of the superhero community, a majority of Metropolis’ citizens and most of the world. Not unlike his comic-book counterpart.

For some of you not in the business know, WarnersMedia recently had a merger with Discovery, Inc. in April this year to form the conglomerate company Warner Bros. Discovery. It’s been reported by Variety, that the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav, has expressed his desire to return central DC heroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman to the forefront of the franchise. According to Zaslav, they’ll be playing key roles in a “10-year plan focusing just on DC”, something akin to Kevin Feige’s approach with Disney’s Marvel. It’s clear that Zaslav wants a tighter DCEU with a clearer vision for the future, moving away from the direction of Zack Snyder’s layout for the DCEU. So what does this mean?

Well, it probably means that “Man of Steel 2” will not just serve as a sequel to the 2013 film but also as a sort of soft reboot for the character. One to match his updated suit and shinier disposition. With Zaslav now taking the helm of Warner Bros. Discovery, therefore Warner Bros. Pictures as well, he’ll most likely not want to be chained to the legacy of the DCEU’s past but rather to move forward with a clean slate while acknowledging some of the better aspects of the previous films.

The same way James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” kept characters like Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller and Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn from David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” and pretty much pretended like the 2016 film never happened. With that in mind, don’t expect “Man of Steel 2” to reference previous events of the first film or characters like Zod, Lex Luthor or Doomsday, at least their previous versions.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, producer Charles Roven has been confirmed to be involved in the production of “Man of Steel 2”. The man’s production track record includes Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Trilogy”, Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” and Snyder’s “Man of Steel”. Right now, Roven and company are still looking for writers and a director for the film.

On the top of their list of sought-after creatives is Christopher McQuarrie, who wrote and directed “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation”, “Mission Impossible: Fallout” and is in charge of both “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning- Part 1” and “Part 2”. Director James Gunn was offered the chance to direct a Superman film but turned it down for “The Suicide Squad” instead. Oh, and in case any of you were wondering, J.J. Abrams is still making a Superman film with Ta-Nehisi Coates but it’s unrelated to Henry Cavill’s version, theirs will be played by a black man.

Here’s the juicy bit about McQuarrie though, the “Mission Impossible” director and Henry Cavill apparently pitched an idea for a “Man of Steel” idea in 2019. Unfortunately, they were turned down by the studios. In regards to a potential Superman film in the future, McQuarrie tweeted in 2019 stating that they “never cared for my original ideas” and that “I asked once. I will never ask again.” That being said, that was the old Warner Bros. but now with Zaslav looking to refocus on Superman, and McQuarrie’s talents being sought after, it’s possible that he could join in for “Man of Steel 2”. Especially since Cavill’s on board as well.

As for what the original pitch was, McQuarrie has not revealed any details at all, only that he had a “really awesome version of Superman” that he and Cavill were both excited about. We’re dying to know what the two were cooking up in the background and we certainly hope McQuarrie and Cavill will link up to make it a reality!

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Who’s The Batman Roaming Around KLCC & Pasar Seni LRT Station?

Good gracious, has the Dark Knight come to save Malaysians from impending doom?

Earlier today (Friday, 11th August), Rapid KL posted a 30-second of someone dressed as Batman at Pasar Seni LRT station. Instead of taking the escalator, the DC superhero proceeded to slowly walk up the stairs.

As at time of writing, the funny clip has over 21000 views. Rapid KL shared that the video was obtained from the company’s WhatsApp number. “A netizen just spotted Batman walking in an LRT station. Is he on a mission to save the world or is he making sure LRT passengers are behaving? Maybe he’s taking advantage of the 50% discount on tickets,” Rapid KL captioned the clip.

Several netizens have taken upon themselves to draw their respective conclusions. “Has Batman’s Batmobile broken down? It seems that even Batman isn’t above taking public transport,” a Facebook user commented. Another chimed in, “Maybe Alfred (his guardian) got him to go out and socialise, since he’s alone in his Batcave“.

Just yesterday (Thusday, 10th August), Facebook user Hanim also uploaded a photo of the same Batman. He shared that the Dark Knight was exiting the LRT station and walking pass Nando’s KLCC when he spotted the superhero impersonator.

If you happen to come across this Batman, please say tell him we said hello ;)


(UPDATE) #AbuSayyafTerror: Shock & Horror As Malaysian Hostage Bernard Then Is Beheaded

We’re completely shocked by the front page news today, of unspeakable terror involving a Malaysian.

The outpouring of anger, disbelief, and outrage continues as more and more updates of the killing of Malaysian hostage Bernard Then by his Abu Sayyaf captors trickle in.

In case you missed it, Sarawakian Bernard Then, who has been held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf terror group since 15th May this year, has been killed in the southern Philippines. According to a report by The Star Online, he was beheaded by the gunmen at about 4pm on Tuesday (17th November) in the island of Jolo.

The group holding Then was led by Indang Susukan but it is not known which Abu Sayyaf leader carried out the killing but Then is the first Malaysian hostage to have been beheaded y the terror group. Brigadier-General Alan Arrojado, commander of the Joint Task Group Sulu, confirmed that the 39-year-old electrical engineer was decapitated.

According to Jolo-based social workers, the Abu Sayyaf plan to release a video of the alleged beheading soon.

Then was grabbed along with 50-year-old Sabahan Thien Nyuk Fun from the Ocean King Seafood Restaurant in Sandakan on 15th May. Thien was released on 8th November and has kept a low profile since her return to Sabah as she recovers from the ordeal.

In a separate report by The Star Online, citing intelligence reports from Jolo, Then was executed by the Abu Sayyaf faction following a week-long deadline given to meet the demand for higher random that was made during the release of Thien Nyuk Fun on 9th November.

Susukan’s group which also included Abu Sayyaf sub commanders Alden Bagade, Angah Adji, and Ahabsy Misaya had been insisting of a full ransom payment of 60 million pesos (RM5.6mil) for the 2 hostages instead of 30 million pesos (RM2.8mil) which was purportedly paid for release of Thien.

The body of Then, who was beheaded by the Abu Sayyaf terror group at about 4pm on Tuesday, was reportedly buried not far from the vicinity of Barangay Tanan in Indanan where he was mostly held during his 6-month-long captivity.

Brigadier-General Alan Arrojado said efforts were now being made to locate Then’s remains.

According to The Star Online, citing southern Philippines police officials, a severed head believed to be that of Malaysian hostage Bernard Then was found near a municipal council building in Jolo island.

Jolo police chief Major Junpikar Sitin said that a street sweeper found the head inside a sack with the words “Bernard Then Ted Fen” at Marina Street at Barangay Wall City in Jolo about 8:30pm on Tuesday (17th November).

“We have turned over the head to the military task force for preservation and DNA tests,” he said. Sitin added that the military doctors at the brigade camp in Jolo were now preserving the head pending a DNA test with Then’s family.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has taken to social media to condemn the murder, saying that he is “shocked and sickened” by the act:

I am shocked and sickened by the murder of our countryman Bernard Then and we condemn it in its strongest terms https://t.co/9oV1xgWN7N

— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) November 18, 2015

Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Bernard Then during this difficult time.

Sources: The Star Online (1), The Star Online (2), The Straits Times.

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#JessicaJung: K-Pop Singer Drops Teaser Images For Surprise Spring Single

Former Girls’ Generation (소녀시대) member Jessica Jung (제시카) has a sweet surprise for Golden Stars (as Jessica’s fans are affectionately known)!

On Friday (14th April), Coridel Entertainment released 2 gorgeous teaser images for her surprise single, “Because It’s Spring” (봄이라서 그래).

A post shared by Jessica Jung (@jessica.syj)

“Because It’s Spring” is said to be a gift to fans in celebration of her 28th birthday, which falls on 18th April. However, the “Love Me The Same” singer will unveil the song for the first time at her birthday party (an event organised by fans) on 15th April. The event will be held at Ehwa University Samsung Hall.

The bright, sunny teaser photos feature the stunning K-Pop idol, who can be seen wearing a pink patterned dress, posing in a garden.

Jessica debuted in 2007 with SM Entertainment’s Girls’ Generation. Unfortunately, she had to depart from the group in September 2014 due to conflicting schedules. She officially parted ways with SM Entertainment in August 2015. In March 2016, she signed with Coridel Entertainment and released her first solo album, titled “With Love, J”, in May 2016.

The singer was recently seen performing at Influence Asia 2017, Asia’s largest social media awards show organised by Gushcloud, in Malaysia.

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For more info, hit up Coridel Entertainment’s Facebook page.


#JomNaikMRT: MRTMalaysia Unveils Sneak Peek Video For 7 Underground Stations

The 51km MRT Sungai Buloh–Kajang line – the first of the 3 planned Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit lines to be constructed – is about to receive their riders.

The line starts from Sungai Buloh (located to the north-west of Kuala Lumpur), running through the city centre of Kuala Lumpur before ending in Kajang, a fast developing town located to the south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Serving as a corridor with an estimated population of 1.2 million people, it will run underground for a distance of 9.5km beneath the centre of Kuala Lumpur while the rest of the alignment is elevated.

The line will have 31 stations, of which 7 will be underground. The underground stations are:

Each train set serving the line will have 4 cars, allowing a total capacity of 1,200 passengers. The daily ridership is estimated to be about 400,000 passengers and the trains will run at a frequency of 3.5 minutes.

The lowest single stop fare based on the cash fare structure is expected to be priced at RM1.10 (e.g. between Merdeka and Pasar Seni stations), while the maximum cash fare structure is RM6.40 (RM5.50 for cashless fare structure).

We don’t know about you but the video sure looks hella good. We’re excited!

The 7 underground stations are slated to be opened to the public on 17th July 2017. #JomNaikMRT? :)

For more information, hit up MRTMalaysia’s Facebook page.

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#MomentofClarity: Zedd Announces World Premiere Of Documentary

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY award winning, artist/DJ/producer Zedd announces the premiere of “The Moment Of Clarity Documentary” set to debut on Vevo on 18th Dec.

Executive produced by Zedd himself and Sam Sabawi of Sunblock Studios, the 26-minute film was directed by Justin Nizer of Eyewax Films and chronicles his journey from the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, “Clarity“, through his first major sold out US headline tour, culminating with his “Clarity” Ft. Foxes GRAMMY Award win for “Best Dance Recording” in 2014.

Upon the announcement, the young EDM maestro said:

I can’t wait to share the Moment of Clarity Documentary with everyone around the world! The last couple of years have been incredible and the film captures some of the most challenging and rewarding experiences along the way.

Zedd, born Anton Zaslavski, has separated himself in a crowded field by drawing from a diverse musical training and a background spanning from classical to post-hardcore/metal to electro house, creating detailed, carefully produced compositions that also appeal to audiences outside of the EDM realm.

He first made waves with a series of remixes of tracks by Skrillex, The Black Eyed Peas, Fatboy Slim, and Lady Gaga. He has headlined at numerous festivals including Coachella, Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, Ultra, Electric Daisy Carnival, Nocturnal, Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, Electric Zoo and many more.

His “The Moment of Clarity Documentary” was filmed over a 12-month period and features, behind-the-scenes footage and an unfiltered glimpse into Zedd’s life and creative process with cameos from his buddies Skrillex, deadmau5, Hayley Williams (of Paramore fame), Dillon Francis, and many more.

Zedd’s “Moment of Clarity Documentary” is set to debut exclusively via VEVO on 18th Dec.

Zedd’s “Moment of Clarity Documentary” has been released! Have you seen it yet? Watch it here:

Meanwhile, Zedd is also expected to release his new album as early as early 2015. Can’t say that we’re not excited :)

For more information, hit up Zedd’s website or Facebook page. He’s also pretty active on Twitter so don’t forget to follow him!


(Video) Actress Lee Sung Kyung Wants To Try On Baju Kurung & Baju Kebaya In Malaysia

Malaysia’s diverse culture is vividly expressed through its traditional clothes, with the baju kurung and baju kebaya being shining examples. These beautifully crafted garments indeed reflect the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Recently, Korean actress Lee Sung Kyung (이성경) expressed her fascination with the Malay traditional clothes baju kurung and baju kebaya. She appeared in a video posted on Bio-essence’s TikTok page. In case you don’t know, Sung Kyung was named the brand-new ambassador of the skincare brand just last month.

Lee Sung Kyoung is deeply fascinated by Malaysia culture especially on Baju Melayu! 🩷 She would love to try it! Are there any fans out there who are as excited as we are? 🤩 #BioEssenceMY #BioGold #24KGold #LeeSungKyoung #GlowYourSkinLikeGold

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In the video, the “Dr. Romantic” star revealed that she’s deeply fascinated by Malaysian culture, especially the Malay traditional outfits! “I think they wear their traditional clothes often. I find ‘baju kurung’ and ‘baju kebaya’ quite fascinating. I want to try them on when I visit (Malaysia) this time,” Sung Kyung said.

The TikTok post was met with rave remarks from fans of the K-drama beauty. Many pointed out how lovely Sung Kyung will look in those outfits. To quote a few of the commenters, “I can imagine her wearing ‘baju kurung’. I’m sure she’ll look pretty because she has a tall and slender figure.” Another fan added, “All of a sudden, I feel proud as a Malaysian.”

Not only that, but some fans also wondered whether Sung Kyung will be having a fan-meeting event in Malaysia anytime soon. If you’re reading this, Bio-essence, please make it happen!

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#Xennial: A New Name For The “Micro Generation” Born Between 1977 – 1983

“We were the last kids to make it all the way to grown up without pervasive technology. We were the first twenty-somethings to learn how to use iPods and internet on our phones, how to text and online date. We straddle a gap, exist between two worlds, and have, in some ways, lived two separate lives instead of one. And that, I think, earns us our own title (at the very least).”

If that rings a bell in your head or strikes a chord in your heart, or both,  then you’re probably a “Xennial”, the definition of someone who was born between 1977 and 1983.

Wedged between the Gen X (1961 – 1981) and the Gen Y aka Millennials (1980s – early 2000s), a Xennial is a cusp, existing between 2 demographic cohorts. As such, not many people born between 1981 and 1997 identify themselves as part of either Gen X or Gen Y.

Xennials grew up during an unique time as our childhood was largely without the internet or social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) and mobile phones, but we would later learn to adapt to the then foreign technology boom. It was when watching “Friends” and (actual cassette) mix tapes were a thing and “call waiting” was either godsend or a nuisance for disconnecting you from your dial-up modem.

“It was a time when we had to organise to catch up with our friends on the weekends using the landline, and actually pick a time and a place and turn up there.”

Previously, this group was “neither here not there”, and 7 years is too short to define a generation. But now, this belonging means that Xennials enjoy the best of both worlds. Not sure if you fit the bill? Take this quiz to find out if you’re a Xennial.

Sources: Mama Mia, did you know? / Featured image: NBC.


#KwonJiYong: G-Dragon Speaks Out About Album Format Controversy

Last week, BIGBANG leader G-Dragon dropped his comeback mini album, titled “Kwon Ji Yong”, to much fanfare. While the album is becoming one of his most successful projects – selling a whopping total of 762,000 copies on the day of release in China and entering Billboard 200 for the 3rd time – his album format has sparked a debate.

This is because the album adopted a non-traditional/non-conventional form.

“Kwon Ji Yong” was released in a red USB that did not contain the songs, but instead links with special input keys to download said songs. As interesting a strategy as it is, coupled with the Korea Music Content Association deeming it an official album, some South Korean music charts are debating whether or not to include it in their ranking.

Note: South Korean music charts are important for artistes as it tracks album sales and impacts an artiste’s performance (read: awards, music shows).

Gaon Chart has straight up refused to accept G-Dragon album as the USB doesn’t actually contain songs. This means that it will affect the idol’s rankings in music shows like “Inkigayo” and “Show! Music Core”, which includes Gaon Chart calculations.

But BIGBANG’s leader is not one to just sit back and let it brew. Shortly after the news broke, G-Dragon took to his Instagram to ask, “What’s the problem?”

In his caption, he questioned the people who judged his work based on whether or not it’s a physical album. “What really matters is being remembered in the ears and mouths of others, or the lyrics and music that will be remembered for a long time,” he wrote.

We can’t agree more. Fighting, G-Dragon!

Meanwhile, G-Dragon is about to embark on his “ACT III, M.O.T.T.E (Moment Of Truth The End)” world tour. More information on that here.

Sources: akp, G-Dragon, Korea Portal / Featured image: YG Entertainment.

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#KPop: TaeTiSeo To Make A Comeback With New Winter Single In December

November may have just begun, but we’re already looking forward to the arrival of December.

Not only because Christmas is coming soon, but also because TaeTiSeo‘s long-awaited comeback could be happening just around the corner!

According to Soompi, a music industry official revealed that the talented sub-unit of SNSD/Girls’ Generation is preparing for their long-awaited comeback with a new winter single in the first week of December.

This would mark their first comeback in a year and 3 months since the release of their 2nd mini album last September.

They are planning to release songs that are deemed fitting for the winter season, just like how their first album fit the spring season while the 2nd album fit the fall season.

TTS was formed in 2012 by Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. After storming into the K-Pop industry as part of SNSD in 2007, they made their debut as a subgroup with “Twinkle”. The song was later proved to be a mainstream success as the music video gained over 10 million hits on YouTube in just a week.

Due to the tremendous sucess of their first 2 albums, they evolved into a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The report of their December comeback has undoubtedly built anticipation for their upcoming winter single.

As part of SNSD, the trio and the rest of the members have been dominating the music charts with the double title tracks off their 5th studio album since July. After promoting their summer single “Party”,  the group took the music scene by storm with “Lion Heart”.

Both tracks received a total of 21 trophies on music programs.

Member Taeyeon made her solo debut earlier in October as well. Titled “I”, the title track from her first solo album has received a total of 10 trophies from music programs.

If the trio is able to win another 10 trophies via this comeback, SNSD will earn a total of 40 trophies, all from the latter half of 2015.

So, what kind of music concept do you think the girls are going to go with this time? Do you think they will share the same stage as EXO, who is reportedly preparing for a Christmas album? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

For more information, hit up SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Facebook page.


#THG Mockingjay Part 1: Ariana Grande & Major Lazer To Team Up For Soundtrack

From Zedd to Major Lazer, Ariana Grande is making her way into the EDM scene.

Bit by bit, fans have been treated to snippets of information about what to expect from the Lorde-curated “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” soundtrack. So far, some of these snippets includes full tracks of Lorde’s “Yellow Flicker Beat” and team up with Chemical Brothers and Miguel, “This Is Not A Game”, as well as a complete tracklist featuring names including Kanye West, Chvrches and Charli XCX, except for one song listed initially just as “Track 5” by unnamed artists.

Now, wonder no more as information in regards to “Track 5” has been revealed by Lorde herself. The “Royals” singer announced on Twitter that the track will be a team up between Ariana Grande and Major Lazer for a song called “All My Love”. Given the success of Grande’s single “Breakfree” with superstar DJ/producer, Zedd, we can’t wait to see how this upcoming collaboration with Major Lazer will play out.

What are your thoughts on this upcoming team up between Ariana Grande and Major Lazer? Share them with us by sounding off in the comments section.

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Easily Transfer WhatsApp History From iPhone To Samsung Smartphone

Transferring your WhatsApp content from your iPhone to your new Samsung Galaxy device has gotten easier. WhatsApp has launched a feature that preserves the end-to-end encryption when you move your entire WhatsApp chat history, account information, voice notes, media, photos, settings and even your profile photo onto your new Samsung device.

This way, your WhatsApp messages stays and belongs to you as you enjoy the advantages your Samsung smartphone brings. To migrate your WhatsApp from iPhone to Samsung, simply follow these steps:

To read more on WhatsApp’s new feature, you can visit here.


#LonelyPlanet: Ipoh Ranked 6th Hottest Asian Destination To Visit In 2016

Thinking of your next Asian destination? You might want to pay Perak a visit. That’s cause charming Ipoh has made the list of Lonely Planet’s top 10 places to visit in Asia.

Malaysians can be proud that a place that’s well-liked by the locals is the only city in Malaysia to be listed, at the 6th spot.

“In compiling our Best in Asia 2016 list, our Asia-expert authors have explored the continent’s most electrifying cities, trekked through steaming jungles and even swum in bountiful seas to seek out the spots you simply cannot afford to miss,” said Lonely Planet Asia-Pacific spokesperson Chris Zeiher.

“The result is a varied hit list of classic destinations offering a fresh twist for travellers, regions packed full of action, and edge-of-the-map places you may never have heard of,” he added.

The world’s leading travel media company credits the “Hipster Town” image for bringing the cool back to Ipoh, saying, “Malaysia’s lesser-known food capital has new flair thanks to a crop of boutique cafes that have sprung up in its historic quarter.”

“At the heart of Ipoh’s renaissance is otherworldly concept hotel Sekeping Kong Heng, replete with glass attic rooms and wall-free rooftop quarters. Art-cafes like Roquette, Burps & Giggles and Everyday Lifeshop have appeared nearby, among creaky kedai kopi (coffee shops) and elegant colonial buildings,” said the website.

Besides indulging in Ipoh’s esteemed signature Lou Wong’s chicken rice with crisp bean sprouts, and tau fu fah (tofu pudding) at Funny Mountain, other must-visit for tourists includes wild escapes, “like birdwatching by bicycle through Kinta Nature Park or whitewater rafting near Gopeng; and with clifftop temples and fragrant Gaharu Tea Valley nearby“.

According to the website, the top 5 cities to visit in 2016 are Hokkaido in Japan, Shanghai in China, Jeonju in South Korea, Con Dao Islands in Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Other go-to cities include Pemuteran in Indonesia, Trang Islands in Thailand, Meghalaya in India, as well as Taitung in Taiwan.

Ipoh was previously featured in Agoda.com’s fresh destinations for 2013.


[BREAKING] Future Music Festival Asia cancelled

FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ASIA – OFFICIAL STATEMENT – 15 MARCH 2014

This statement is in response to news reported in the media on the 5 alleged deaths associated with FMFA last night. As the health and safety of all festival goers are our primary concern, we have lodged an investigation into the media reports. As at 5.00PM on March 15, we can confirm that one death, and not five, took place on festival grounds on March 14. A police report has been filed and we are working very closely with all relevant authorities in examining and determining the cause of this very unfortunate incident.

FMFA underwent regular meetings with all agencies involved in the festival (including the Royal Malaysia Police, The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, Bukit Jalil National stadium, Millennium Patriot Security, Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA) and our certified on-site medical doctor and paramedics) prior to and during the event.

In the interest of public safety we have heeded the authority’s advice to not proceed with Day-3 of Future Music Festival Asia 2014. This is also to help in the on-going investigation. We appreciate the understanding of all parties and will share updates on this matter as soon as possible.

Details of refunds will be announced within one week. Ticket buyers are urged to logon to www.futuremusicfestival.asia for refund details.

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#Subang: Persiaran Subang Permai To Be Partially Closed Until Dec 2015

According to The Star Online, Persiaran Subang Permai in Subang Jaya will be partially closed for 8 weeks until the end of December 2015.

The partial road closure will affect more than 8,000 Subang Jaya residents, who are advised by Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh to make a detour via Jalan Subang 3 or Jalan Subang 2 to get to Jalan Subang Permai.

The road is partially closed to facilitate sewerage pipe works for YouOne, an upcoming mixed development project that is located on the same row as the Giant Hypermarket and Mydin on Persiaran Subang Permai.

Hannah told reporters at a press conference that the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) allowed the digging works to “take place on Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm and 10pm to 5:30am”. The 6-hour break was “for public safety and to help reduce traffic congestion during peak hours”.

The works will take up only one out of 2 lanes on this road but it will affect motorist coming from Mydin towards Regalia.

“Those who are driving into USJ1, passing Giant and Mydin can still use the road but it will be a long queue since only one lane will be operational,” she added.

MPSJ engineering department senior assistant director Mohd Razif Datuk Abdul Rahman told reporters at the press conference that the council will monitor the traffic situation closely.

We will be putting up cones to divert traffic and we will do our best to make sure that the roadworks do not take place more than allocated time.

Meanwhile, another road closure will be taking place “in the directions towards Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) to Jalan Taman Tasik Prima, starting from Jalan Utama 2/7, Taman Maju Jaya to the Puchong Inter-change”.

The closure is to facilitate another road project that will “accommodate the stone column, peeling, and re-wall for the interchange construction on the LDP to Jalan Utama 2, Puchong Utama”.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion as works will begin from midnight to 2nd December (Wednesday) at KM26.9 of the LDP.

Sources: The Star Online, The Malaysian Insider.


#Hercules: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Herculean Diet

Inspired by wanting to look “big and mean”, WWE legend and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently disclosed what it took to achieve the Hercules look. Yes, “big and mean”, because you know, the wrestling star ain’t big and mean enough?

So, he said that he had one look in mind while preparing for his role in the movie and it required a diet of herculean proportions to do it. The actor undertook an eating regime which he calls the “12 Labours” diet in reference to the 12 difficult feats the mythical son of Zeus had to undertake.

He uploaded a picture of his diet on Instagram which detailed each of his 7 daily meals with the caption:

Our training is key, but diet is crucial. Here’s my diet I did every day for 6 months while shooting #HERCULESMovie A ton of calories, cause I had to support my 2xs a day training and 12hr shooting days. Plus I only had one crack at making HERCULES EPIC so I committed. Adjust the diet to your personal goals and have fun. Nemean Lion blood is optional. #TeamHercules #ItAllStartsInTheKitchen #FOCUS”

And if that’s not enough, he even went into great detail about it when he revealed more “12 Labours” diet information to this site:

Generally, I eat six or seven times a day. It’s about getting enough protein to aid lean muscle growth, and everything is very precisely measured depending on what targets I’m looking to hit for that day. Lots of protein, good carbs, and veggies. Nutrition is so important, it can’t be stressed enough. For Hercules, it was a 22-week diet, full on. I’d eat a bunch of egg whites, filet mignon, chicken, fish, oatmeal, broccoli, asparagus, a baked potato, cream of rice, salad and complex carbs. All of this measured and weighed.

By the way, just in case you’re wondering what his “cheat days” look like, it kinda looks something like this:

That picture does make you smile though, doesn’t it? Can’t wait to catch the flick when it comes out nationwide on 24th July!

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Disney: “Jack And The Beanstalk” Is Getting A Live-Action Remake

Walt Disney Pictures is set to bring yet another classic fairytale to the real-world. Which one you ask? Well, it’s none other that “Jack and The Beanstalk”.

According to Deadline, the studio has secured the rights to “Beanstalk” and has hired the services of Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” to develop the movie. The outlet also notes that Gilligan has been provided with a detailed outline for the feature and Gilligan has brought on his regular collaborator Thomas Schnauz to pen the script.

Schnauz is known for winning 2 Emmy Awards for his work with Gilligan on “Breaking Bad”.

The story of “Jack and the Beanstalk” marks back centuries and the tales has been brought to the silver screen in different forms. Empireonline reported that this is the third time Disney has adapted “Jack and the Beanstalk”. The first was a short film in 1922, followed by 1947’s Mickey and the Beanstalk, where Mickey Mouse plays the role of Jack, which screened as part of anthology animation “Fun And Fancy Free”.

On a side note, there are elements of “Jack and the Beanstalk” that played a major role in Disney’s recent musical “Into the Woods”.

Gilligan is currently a writer and executive producer for “Better Call Saul” and “Battle Creek” and as of now, there are no official confirmation of him directing “Beanstalk” but it has been reported that Gilligan and Mark Johnson are the producers of this film.

Source: comingsoon, empireonline/ Featured image via northdevontheatres