#BIGFLO: K-Pop Idol Group To Visit Malaysia For The First Time This April!

Get ready K-Pop fans because South Korean hip hop idol group BIGFLO (빅플로) will be “flowing into” Malaysia to see their fans for the first time this April!

Formed in 2014, HO Entertainment’s BIGFLO consists of 6 members – Jung Kyun, Ron, Yoo Sung, Z-UK, HighTop, and Ki Chun (who joined in 2015). According to an online survey back in 2014, BIGFLO was the most popular K-Pop rookie group in Malaysia.

Previously a 5-member group, BIGFLO released their first album “First Flow” on Mnet’s M!Countdown on 23rd June 2016 with title track “Delilah” and their fan club name is WAVE. Over the span of 2 years, the boys released 3 extended plays and 4 Japanese singles.

Their latest album “Incant” was released on 8th October 2015.

Sirius Entertainment announced that the boys will be meeting fans around the country for 4 days. The boys will also be a guest performer for Asia New Star Model Search 2016.

Promo Showcase:
Date: 14th April 2016
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Bintang Megamall, Miri.

Date: 16th April 2016
Time: 4pm
Venue: The Summit Subang Usj

Fans Gathering Party:
Date: 17th April 2016
Time: 4pm
Venue: Grand Pacific Event Hall, Evolve mall Ara Damansara.

Guest Artiste Appearance:
Event: Asia New Star Model Search 2016@ Face of Malaysia
Date: 18th April 2016
Time: 8pm
Venue: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

For more information, visit Sirius Entertainment’s Facebook page.


#JunCurryAhnInMY: Talented YouTuber To Visit Malaysia On 30th September

The YouTuber, more well known as JunCurryAhn to fans, will be headlining his first Malaysian show for the first time ever on 30th September!

The talented artiste will be performing in front of fans at EX8, City Harvest, Subang Jaya next week. The show will last a total of 3 hours, starting from 7pm ’til 10pm.

Those who are interested in attending the event will have to drop their info on this website, and register their names and contact details. Upon registering, fans will be able to reserve tickets, and cash payment will be made upon entry of the showcase. ID such as ICs or passports and proof of ticket registration (either in printed or digital form) will be needed.

The listed price only applies for the Early Bird Promotion, which ends on 26th September at 12:01am. The non-early bird prices are RM200 for VIP and RM100 for general.

We’ll now leave you with Jun Sung Ahn’s touching rendition of Yoon Mirae’s “Always”, which is the OST for hit drama series “Descendants Of The Sun”:

If you liked it, don’t forget to subscribe to his YouTube channel and check out his videos!

For updates on the YouTuber, remember to check out his website, Facebook page, and Instagram.

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#MyBalloonFiesta: More Exciting Activities & Upgraded Features Announced

The 8th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) will return home to Precinct 2 again this year in March to meet the nation.

The event will be held over the course of 3 days from 11th to 13th March, featuring another amazing line-up of international balloonists and a new variety of attractions and side events.

In addition to the previously announced activities, it was also revealed that 5 special shaped balloons that will be attending 2016’s Fiesta.

Bobo, the Happy Lobster, all the way from Belgium will be flown by Geert Van Wolvelaer, the yellow jacket Bee Balloon from Brazil, flown by Francisco Naccarato, Mister Z the Zebra piloted by Jonathan Wright from United States of America and the main highlight, the Alien Rocket balloon, its first time flying in Asia, flown by Alain Bard from Canada. Other international normal-shaped balloons are from France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia and Poland.

Among the exciting upgraded features of the 8th Fiesta is the Launching Field Access and Night Glow Access, where the capacity has been doubled to enable visitors to get closer to the balloons. In the Pink Zone, a dedicated yoga and Zumba session is now offered to visitors while they enjoy the enchanting view of balloons flying over them.

MyBalloonClub moves to a more prominent spot at the Blue Zone; giving its members the best view and the cosiest seats in the house, and provides all access to the Fiesta ground. Premium Tethered Balloon Rides are exclusively available for purchases of this membership only.

Registration details are available here.

The Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Fiesta, The Tourism Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia will be showcasing a taste of Indonesia at the Indonesian Cultural Village. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the best of Indonesian food, live entertainment, and activities.

Deets for the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016 are as follows:

The opportunity to experience a free-flying hot air balloon ride during the Fiesta will be made available by MyBalloonAdventure. Tickets can be purchased beforehand here.

For more information, call 03–9044 0002 or check out the fiesta’s official website or Facebook page. Don’t forget to follow them on Twitter and Instagram too, while you’re at it :)


Royal Pirates: Band To Hold First-Ever Showcase In Malaysia This May

Guitarist-vocalist Kim Moon-chul and drummer Kim Soo-yoon have come a long way since standing on the stage as the members of Royal Pirates. They used to play as a band called “Fading From Dawn” with Moon-chul’s older brother, Richard Kim.

However, Richard died from a car accident in April 2008 and the band rarely played live anymore. In April 2009, they formed a new band called Royal Pirates with their new bassist, James Lee. They formally introduced James in October 2009 through KOME channel in California.

Prior to the formation of Royal Pirates, Moon-chul and Soo-yoon already became Internet sensation for uploading covers on their YouTube account. After receiving much praises for their first cover on Muse’s “Time is Running Out“, they kept uploading rock versions of the hit songs such as “Nobody” by Wonder Girls and “Mirotic” by DBSK.

Their cover on Britney Spears’ “Circus” was featured on Britney’s homepage and it reached 18,000 viewers in just 2 weeks.

They then appeared on Korean News Channel YTN and were presented as an independent rock band which became a new YouTube sensation through their powerful instrumentals and brilliant videos.

After releasing the music video for their original song “Disappear” in March 2010, Royal Pirates made their official Korean debut on 25th August 2013 on Inkigayo with their digital single “Shout Out”. They then released their first EP “Drawing The Line” in Korea on 15th January 2014.

2 months later, they released their first album titled “Shout Out” in Japan and the album included English versions of the songs “Shout Out”, “Drawing The Line”, and “Fly To You”. They appeared on several music programmes as guests of Kim Kyung Rok of “VOS” and collaborated with Lee Minho for the actor’s “Reboot: Minho Tour”.

On 27th August 2014, Royal Pirates released their 2nd EP “Love Toxic”, which included the English versions of the songs “Betting Everything” and “You”.

Having recently wrapped up their showcase in Japan, Malaysian telecommunications company Hotlink announced that the boys are coming to their first-ever showcase in Malaysia this coming May.

The details of the event are as follows:

Royal Pirates First Showcase in Malaysia (Sabah)

Royal Pirates First Showcase in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

From 13th April onwards, customers who purchase Royal Pirates’ latest mini album “Love Toxic” from the selected CD-RAMA stores will be entitled to 2 showcase passes to attend “Love Toxic” showcase at Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara. Entrance is on a first come first served basis.

You can redeem your tickets from the following CD-RAMA stores:

Meanwhile, check out one of the songs that you can expect from their first showcase in Malaysia here:

For more information about Royal Pirates, visit the band’s official website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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#myIMMs: 15 Officers Sacked For Sabotaging The Malaysian Immigration System

Remember when the Immigration Department announced that some 100 people, including officials from the Immigration Department and syndicate members, were being investigated on suspicion for sabotaging the Malaysian Immigration System (myIMMs)?

According to a news report by The News Straits Times, 15 of its officers have been sacked for their illegitimate involvement .

“Some of them had joined the department just 6 months earlier while others had worked for up to 15 years,” said director-general Datuk Seri Sakib Kusmi at a press conference. They were among a total of 37 officers who have been met with disciplinary action over their sabotage.

He added that 14 other officers have been suspended from work while 8 more staffs had been subjected to a freeze in salary increment. “All the officers and staff involved in the disciplinary action are from various support level service schemes, stationed at the main entrance gates into Malaysia,” Sakib explained.

63 officers are currently being transferred from various levels while another 20 personnel, believed to be connected directly or indirectly in the sabotage, will be facing disciplinary action soon.

When asked if the disruption in relation to the international Malaysian passport system had anything to do with the sabotage case, Sakib replied “Probably yes”, because the system was also part of it. He added that the Immigration’s Standard Operating Procedure would be reviewed to curb misuse of power and violation of integrity among officers.

Meanwhile, problems with the issuance of Malaysian passports are only expected to be resolved by mid-June at the earliest. More details here.

Sources: The News Straits Times, Astro Awani, The Star.


#EternalDoll: Lee Min-Ho Receives Call from Zhang Ziyi About Role

It looks like Lee Min-ho is set to make waves in the entertainment scene again – and no, we’re not talking about more pictures of him and his newfound love, miss A‘s Suzy.

Recently, the actor received a personal call from Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi about a role in the upcoming film, “Eternal Doll” (working title). What is this “Eternal Doll” film? Apparently, it’s a mystery-thriller based a novel. And not just any novel – a Korean novel of the same name. No prizes for guessing why Lee Min-ho was shortlisted and handpicked as the choice actor to star in it then ;)

However, according to Soompi, Lee Min-ho’s agency Starhaus Entertainment recently commented on his current interest in the film, saying:

It’s true that Lee Min Ho received a call from Zhang Ziyi. He is continuing to monitor the project with interest. As it’s based on a Korean novel, he believes that there would be some significance in participating in the film.

The script has not even been released. We need a more concrete idea of the script and schedule before he can commit to anything. Lee Min-ho is considering a variety of dramas and movies for this year.

For now, there’s no knowing if Lee Min-ho would actually take up the offer. But wouldn’t you like to see him and the beautiful, newly-engaged Zhang Ziyi (if she has a role in the film too) in it together?

For now, all we know is that “Eternal Doll” will be set in Korea, China, and Japan.


“DJ Miss Nine, Oh So Fine!”

She started out as a fashion model, but because of her passion for music, Kristin Schrot aka DJ Miss Nine is now globetrotting to play energetic dance grooves for partygoers. In just a few years, she has not only established herself as a model under the renowned Elite Model Management, the world’s most prestigious model network, also home to Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio, just to name a few – she has also  played alongside masters such as John Digweed, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren, and James Zabiela.

For many fashion and EDM-loving women, it’s a dream come true. For Kristin, she’s already living the dream! And lucky us, we had the opportunity to hear all about it, firsthand.

Hi Kristin! This is your second time on our side of the world so yay, welcome! How are you liking it so far?

“I love it! I love the food. Today, actually, I got some time off. We got to see a little bit more of the city. We went to Batu Caves, had some coconut milk, and we went to the Petronas KLCC Towers. And we took a lot of pictures!”

We hear that you shared the stage with some world famous DJs at A State of Trance (ASOT) 550 in Den Bosch just a few months ago. What was the experience like?

“I’ve known Armin for a long time, so he started a female stage (Pink Stage) just to try it out and he has also been very supportive of female DJs. He asked me if I wanted to be a part of it and I said yes, of course! I opened at the Pink Stage at 8pm. Even at 8pm, the location was crowded and full of people. People were partying from 8pm until the next day. They had a lot of energy and it was very fun.”

“I’ve always been into music like, I’ve always been able to attend parties at a young age. Then, I moved to Holland to pursue full-time modeling but one day my friend came up with this crazy idea of me DJing. In my free time, it started and at first it was like one record, Daft Punk’s One More Time. Then I was like okay, let’s try another one, let’s try to mix it..”

So, you went from modeling to DJing to becoming one of Pioneer’s ambassadors. Congratulations! There aren’t many female DJs like you in the world of EDM today. Why do you think that is?

“A lot of people think that it’s easy to be a DJ so a lot of them don’t take it seriously enough and hence, they don’t breakthrough. The industry is still a male-dominated world. There are many very good female DJs out there but sometimes they just need an extra push to get their feet into the industry. More and more females are pushing their way through though, like Maya Jane Coles or Sister Bliss. I’ve always looked up to Sister Bliss. Also, there’s also a special program in Europe now that will support female DJs. People send their mixes in and I’m one of the judges..it’s something on YouTube so keep an eye out for it.”

Are you going to work on an album soon? Or do you even have the time considering your super busy schedule?

“I’ve mixed some compilations for Yoshitoshi, for Armada, for Levi’s® Curve ID, and last year I mixed a compilation for my own music label, 925 (Nine to Five) Music called Around The World. I’ve also released some of my own tracks and signed some new talents on the label so, the next big thing would definitely be an album.”

What was the best moment in your career as a DJ?

“The best moment was when Deep Dish called me and asked me if I wanted to go on tour with them. They were like, we want to work with you, we want to take you on tour, and we want you with our agency. And I was like, what me? A small town girl from Germany? I was very honoured.”

Aww. Would you come back to Malaysia? Are you already looking forward to it?

“Of course! I love it over here! The people are so nice and the food..you know, I was at Pangkor Laut for a holiday, four years ago and it was beautiful. I like the culture here. No stress, laidback. Yes, I would definitely come back for a holiday.”

We’re not kidding when we say that she’s as sweet and humble as she is gorgeous. With amazing talents to boot! So don’t forget to check out her music on SoundCloud and subscribe to her YouTube channel.

Oh, you may also want to (not so secretly) stalk the beautiful Miss Nine via her Twitter account.

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(UPDATE) #JYJ: Junsu Confirmed To Make Comeback With Ballad

Ever since we reported that Junsu of South Korean pop trio JYJ would be making a solo comeback this month, fans have been holding their breaths (not literally, of course) in anticipation of the new album release.

After weeks long of anticipation, JYJ’s talent agency C-JeS Entertainment has finally revealed the title track of Junsu’s new album.

In a press statement released today (6th October), the talent agency said:

The main song for Junsu’s new mini album on 19th October will be “Definitely Yesterday,” which has lyrical melody and beautiful lyrics, along with Junsu’s emotionally charged voice.

The song is bound to warm fans’ hearts as the agency added, “This will be the song to listen to, if you want to feel the autumn.”

“Definitely Yesterday” was composed and written by famous singer-songwriter Kim Kyu Sun aka Lucia.

This is the first time that Junsu and Lucia are working together and fans are looking forward to his new album as Lucia is known for her heartwarming lyrics in songs like “Will You Love Me for Just One Season, Like a Flower?”, “Cactus”, and “Whatever Day, Whatever Words”.

Regarding their collaboration, a related official said:

The chemistry between Junsu and Kim Kyu Sun was fantastic. I believe that this will be the song to listen to this fall.

Meanwhile, Junsu’s fellow groupmates Kim Jaejoong and Park Yoochun are currently serving in the army.

According to AKP, a total of 8 songs will be included in Junsu’s upcoming solo min-album, with 3 of them being the acoustic versions of his previous songs.

The album features tracks of several different genres, including ballad, electronic dance, acoustic, and urban R&B.

The pre-order for his album begins on 7th October.

Stay tuned to JYJ’s official Facebook page for more updates ;)


#GothamCitySirens: What Megan Fox & Odette Annable Could Look Like As Poison Ivy & Catwoman

In response to the announcement of “Gotham City Sirens”, an upcoming DC film that features an all-star cast of female villains, Melbourne-based digital artist and illustrator BossLogic has released photos of Megan Fox and Odette Annable (of “Banshee” fame) as Poison Ivy and Catwoman aka Selina Kyle respectively.

Lighting Fix – I happen to love @meganfox so I modified my IVY piece to have fun with the rumours :) #GothamCitySirens pic.twitter.com/d4O5IJNU4K

— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) December 15, 2016

While it was confirmed that Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn will (unsurprisingly) lead the film, director David Ayer tweeted that Poison Ivy and Catwoman will also be starring in the movie. Word on the street is that Megan Fox is eyeing to portray Poison Ivy, after it was reported that the “Transformer” actress is currently doing research on the green villainess by reading Poison Ivy-centred comic books.

And as for Odette Annable, BossLogic said that he used the actress for his Catwoman fan art simply because he thinks she’s “badass”. In his caption, he wrote, “Created Odette Annable as Catwoman because I think she is dope and badass, check her out in ‘Banshee’ to see what I mean.”

Frankly speaking, judging from the looks of the fan art, Annable does seem like a good fit for the role.

Written by Paul Dini, “Gotham City Sirens” revolves around popular female villains from Batman’s rogue gallery, including Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy.

Who do you think should play Poison Ivy and Catwoman? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: Screen Rant, Cinema Blend / Featured image: BossLogic.

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CMCO: Plan Your Trips According To The New Frequency Of Trains & Buses

The number of commuters using public transportation have lessened significantly following the recent Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya.

As such, the frequency of railways such as LRT, MRT, and monorail trains have been reduced starting today (26th October) until the CMCO is lifted.

With employees being encouraged to work from home, there are now less number of passengers during this period. Prasarana Malaysia Group chief operating officer Datin Hjh. Norlia Noah stated that the transport ministry has given the company permission to lower the frequency of trains following the huge drop in demand.

She said in a statement, “The LRT, MRT and Monorail services, however, will continue to operate from 6am to midnight. The change is only in frequency, according to the time and demand. This frequency set, however, is just a guide. Train operations across all routes are neatly monitored by the Operation Control Center, which has power to add train frequencies if needed due to an increase in demand at certain times,”

Other than railway lines, Norlia also added that the frequency of Rapid KL and Jom Naik MRT buses are also reduced due to the same reason. She added, “Rapid Bus, however, will continue to monitor the situation closely. We also encourage commuters to use the Google Maps/moovit app or check the location of the bus at myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my/kiosk to enable them to plan their trip better.”

To plan your trips accordingly, please refer to the new frequency rates for LRT and MRT lines below:


Namewee To Hold Fan Meet & Greet During Merdeka Day At Sungei Wang

On this Friday (31st August), Namewee (黃明志) will be holding a special meet-and-greet with fans in Kuala Lumpur. He will be accompanied by girl group Amoi-Amoi.

For those that don’t know, Namewee’s Red People Artist platform founded Amoi-Amoi. They consist of 4 young women – May Ng (吳翠媚), Stella Chen (曾樂晴), ShaoQi (洪少琦), and ET Wang (王依渟) – aged between 21 to 23.

According to the Malaysian Chinese hip-hop artist, the purpose of this fan meeting is to celebrate the “New Malaysia”. It has almost been 8 years since he held an official autograph session here. During the upcoming event, posters and CDs will be available at the venue. Why don’t pose for a selfie while you’re meeting him?

Brought to you by NSP Entertainment, the details to Namewee’s “Live with Autograph Session” are as follows:


Panic Singaporeans Flock To IKEA Before One-Month Closure

The Singapore government has announced that schools as well as non-essential stores will cease operations starting today (Tuesday, 7th April) for a month. The decision was made in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Since IKEA store is also included in the list, panic buyers across the nation had swarmed in to pay their last visit at the outlet over the weekend.

Recently, a few photos showing a swarm of customers lining up outside of the building while waiting for their turn to enter went viral online. Some even brought along their young kids with them, further raising everyone’s concern.

The chaotic situation was met with massive backlash on the web. In this case, a lot of netizens have been criticising their selfish attitude by gathering in public amid the outbreak. This would defeat the purpose of the closure order in the first place.

Now we know what items are essential to Singaporeans – Sofas and meatballs. #Singapore #Ikea #Covid19 #b4Lockdown #FirstWorldProblems pic.twitter.com/Is4t35CTuw

— All Singapore Stuff (@allsgstuff) April 5, 2020

It’s understood that there will be no food delivery services provided by IKEA Singapore throughout the period. Perhaps this can be one of the reasons why locals decided to rush to the store to binge on their famous delicacies (meatballs, chicken wings, etc.) for the very “last time”.

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“The Witcher” Season 2 Review: A New High For Henry Cavill’s Live Action Fantasy Series

The first season of “The Witcher” was a proverbial cornucopia of giddy foreshadows, cheeky easter eggs and delightful side-character favourites brought to life. In short, an utter treat for fans of the “The Witcher” games by CD Projekt Red and the books by Andrzej Sapkowski. While some casuals coming in took to the series’ dark fairy tale premise and political intrigue, some were left scratching their heads. Straining to keep track of the many, many names of nations, factions and characters. Sure they had a charismatic, stoic (and sexy) anchor to hold the whole thing together but there were moments when even fans got lost. Don’t lie, we all found the multiple time skips to be jarring.

Still for all of its structural flaws, there was something in the way the series approached fantasy that felt distinctly unique. It’s another one of the countless “Game of Thrones” knockoff, nor is it a YA guilty pleasure like “Shadow and Bone”. For all of its phenomenal creature effects, steamy romances and thrilling escapades, there was more to it than meets the eye. As if it was bidding its time to evolve into its truest form, to tell us the story it always wanted to. In its second season, “The Witcher” has found its footing and is ready to move the series forward with greater things in mind.

The last season ended with Geralt’s lover and the extremely powerful sorcerer Yennefer of Vengerberg unleashing total hell on the forces of Nilfgaard. Meanwhile, Geralt fulfils his destiny and claims the Princess of Cintra, Ciri as his adopted daughter. The plot this time around is a lot more easier to follow. So rest easy, there’s less time-jumping shenanigans this time around. The first season was in a mad rush to establish as many key players as possible in an effort to build context.

Now, however, the plot is fairly simple: everyone wants Ciri, and it’s up to Geralt and Yennefer to protect her. Yes, yes the whole parental-child emotional character arc is a well worn out narrative device by video games, films and TV shows. Trust us, though, when we say that the hunt for Ciri does pay off in exciting ways. For one, it finally gives us a reason to develop Geralt beyond his steely, emotionally-stunted mutant self. Bit by bit, we see Ciri chip away at his cold facade to reveal deep, paternal instincts beneath. Also watching the cold-blooded monster hunter trying to parent a rambunctious teenager that could spark the apocalypse is a delight. Even the notorious Yennefer begins to look beyond herself for the sake of young Ciri.

It’s fitting that the series goes to such great length to establish an unlikely father-daughter bond between Ciri and Geralt seeing that it resonates with this season’s theme of family. In ways that are as heartwarming as they are complex and world-changing. The Continent is about to explode with armies, sorcerers and spectral warriors looking to use Ciri for their own purposes.

While the series does streamline its multiple subplots for the sake of telling a more emotionally layered story, it still has a nasty case of jargonitis. It would have better served the story to have shown the historical events being referenced than to simply talk about them in hushed and dramatic tones. The story of Elven persecution at the hands of Nilfgaard and the various human kingdoms is one that deserves more screen-time and development. With the Wild Hunt on their way, it’s possible that we could see more of their plight in the future. Especially if Radovid will be coming in.

At this point, talking about Henry Cavill’s performance as Geralt is like talking about Robert Downey Jr’s Tony Stark. The man’s clear love for the character and source material is evident. The way he meticulously recreates the character’s flashy fighting styles and mimics the character’s low growl is impeccable. With the inclusion of Freya Allan as Ciri, Cavill’s Geralt has grown beyond the occasional flashes of rage and compassion. Freya’s Ciri brings a warmth and agency that brushes against Geralt’s more protective side. Anya Chalotra’s portrayal of Yennefer took us a while to warm up to but she’s really come a long way since the first season. Growing from power-hungry sorcerer to becoming a maternal figure to Ciri.

Beyond the trio, longtime fan favourites like Jaskier (or Dandelion) and Triss Merigold are back, adding to the group’s merry band of heroes and misfits. We were particularly excited with Kim Bodnia’s role as the grumpy mentor to Geralt, Vesemir. We’ve seen his much younger animated version in the film “The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf” transition from morally dubious mercenary to caretaker of the Witcher community. It’s nice to see the second season picking up on the events of the film.

In spite of this season having plenty of political intrigue and gripping character drama, the series still manages to accommodate for some fantasy horror moments. The season kicks off with a deeply unsettling Beauty and the Beast situation that quickly unravels into tragedy and bloodshed. From there, it ramps up into ever more creepy and disturbing situations. The Witcher universe is known for its myriad of monsters and demons and this time around, the creature effects blew us away.

The second season of Netflix’s “The Witcher” builds on its foundation of strong character performances and intriguing premise. The result is a far more polished chapter that remedies some of the plot structure flaws of the past while expanding on the scope of its characters and world. Cavill continues to prove himself to be the definitive live-action version of Geralt, in deed and speech. Still occasionally challenging to newcomers, the series gives good reason for investment.

This is exactly what we wanted for Christmas! A little bit of magic in the air and spending time with the Witcher family. You can now catch the second season of “The Witcher” on Netflix today!

So what did you think of this season of “The Witcher”? Were there any characters you were dying to see? Who do you think Geralt will end up with? Yennefer or Triss? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

The second season of Netflix's "The Witcher" builds on its foundation of strong character performances and intriguing premise. The result is a far more polished chapter that remedies some of the plot structure flaws of the past while expanding on the scope of its characters and world. Cavill continues to prove himself to be the definitive live-action of Geralt, in deed and speech. Still occasionally challenging to newcomers, the series gives good reason for investment.


#MPsAgainstPredators: Lisa Surihani, Marianne Tan, JinnyBoy, & More Support Movement Against Sexual Grooming

Sexual grooming is the act of befriending and establishing an emotional connection with a child, and sometimes the family, to lower the child’s insecurity for child sexual abuse. Believe it or not, this is not illegal in Malaysia.

In order to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation through mobile chat apps (i.e. WeChat, Facebook, Whatsapp), R.AGE and Unicef started “Predator In My Phone” in June in hopes to criminalise the act of intentionally engaging a child online with the aim of sexually abusing them.

The campaign’s latest Facebook live event, #MPsAgainstPredators, will be launched at 4:45pm tomorrow (Friday, 14th October) and it allows the public to contact their MPs (Members of Parliament) and ask for anti-grooming laws to protect children from sexual grooming. Campaign ambassadors including actress Lisa Surihani, Marina Mahathir, YouTuber JinnyBoy, actress Marianne Tan, and activist Syed Azmi will also be part of the live event.

On top of that, R.AGE will launch brand new “Predator In My Phone” videos and Bahasa Malaysia versions of their previous documentaries.

Watch the promo video for #MPsAgainstPredators below:

“Predator In My Phone” is R.AGE’s original documentary series and the project sees the team posing as girls as young as 13 and 15, highlighting the dangers of online sex predators.

It was previously reported that the Malaysian police have set up a special Child Cyber Sexual Investigation unit to track down these groomers.

For more information, visit their Facebook page and #MPsAgainstPredator’s Facebook page.

Sources: #MPsAgainstPredator’s Facebook page, “Predator In My Phone” Facebook page.

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Asri Janggut Apologises; MACC To Investigate Police Involvement In Illegal Gambling Allegations

Earlier this week, an individual known as Asri Janggut made headlines after he made a shocking revelation regarding the activities of selling smuggled cigarettes and also illegal business operations in Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh, Selangor.

The video, posted on his business Hot Burger Malaysia’s Facebook sparked quite a controversy after he claimed that the authorities have been biased in this issue. However, Asri, who is also a member of the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM), has since apologised over his statement.

In the live clip uploaded on the organisation’s official Facebook, Asri clarified that he never thought that his exposure would attract public attention. According to him, he only shared the real problem that has been occurring in the area.

“I’ll leave it 100% to God. To the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) as well as to all fellow traders, I apologise. I swear in the name of God, I have no problem with the local authorities. I’m not angry at all,” Asri was quoted as saying.

The entrepreneur continued, “It’s just that I was a bit pissed when the MBSA ‘disturbed’ my premise but didn’t take action against other shops nearby that operate illegal business. They can operate until 3am while other premises are closed. I asked the police to come and check the gambling centre. After I filed the complaint, the shop was closed, but it reopened two days later.”

The complaint was made at the Gambling and Vice Division of the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters through a phone call. Much to his dismay, he discovered that the premise was still operating despite his effort in combatting the syndicate.

“After that, I filed my report to the integrity department but no action was taken as well. The syndicate members then met my staff and asked why I interfered with their business. Apparently, the complaint had been recorded for the past three months, but the situation has remained the same,” shared Asri.

However, Asri asked the community to stop slamming the police. Instead, he urged everyone to help the authorities in fighting against these immoral activities. Meanwhile, PPIM leader, Datuk Nadzim Johan, who was also seen in the video, expressed his hope that the public will not point fingers at any party regarding the issue.

MACC will investigate allegations that police and other enforcement officers are protecting illegal gambling dens and selling of smuggled cigarettes in Sungai Buloh. pic.twitter.com/sh95NhwDqF

In related news, BFM reported that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate the claims on whether the police as well as other enforcement officers have been protecting the illegal gambling premises and selling smuggled cigarettes in the area.

Furthermore, MACC will join forces with the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department to probe any officials who may be involved with the syndicate.


2PM’s Comeback Album Tracklisting Revealed

About a month ago JYP Entertainment released this curious comeback teaser for K-Pop idol boy group 2PM. If our memory serves us right, 2PM has been away from Korea for quite a while as they last released their “Hands Up” album in June 2011. The boys Jun. K, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung have been super busy with solo promotions and Japanese releases.

But it looks like it’s high time for them to go “home”, to where it all started:

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Just yesterday, we found that 2PM has also unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming third (and also comeback) album titled, “Grown”. The album consists of 12 songs with not one but two title songs, “Ha. Ni. Bbun” and “Come Back After Listening To This Song”.

In the picture, it was also revealed that 2PM member Junho had a hand in the composition of three of the 12 songs – “Back To The Starting Point”, “Go Back”, and “Love Song”:

The trailer for 2PM’s comeback album, “Grown”, has been released! Have you seen it? Well, have you? It’s kinda like you’re looking at them from the perspective of a cat. Here:

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Alright, peeps. You best be ready for the boys, you best be ready for May.

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Michelle Pfeiffer In Talks To Play The Queen In Maleficent 2

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is in talks to play the Queen in “Maleficent” sequel, joining Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning who will both be reprising their roles from the first movie.

Aside from Pfeiffer, “Deadpool” star Ed Skrein has officially signed on and will be playing the villain role in the sequel.

Production is expected to begin this year, but it is not known how the sequel will continue from the original movie or how it will tie into the “Sleeping Beauty” tale.

The upcoming sequel is set to be directed by “Pirates of the Caribbean” director Joachim Ronning, with Jez Butterworth and Linda Woolverton working on the screenplay.

“Maleficent” is a modern twist on “Sleeping Beauty” that grossed $758 million at the global box office, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 2014 and the highest-grossing film starring Angelina Jolie.

Pfeiffer next upcoming film will be Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” her second comic book role after Catwoman in “Batman Returns.”


“The 20/20 Experience”: Justin Brings Sexy Back, Again

More than half a decade later, smooth operator Justin Timberlake bounces back with a brand new album. We last heard from him in “FutureSex/Lovesounds” during the good old days of bringing “Sexyback”. It’s not an album that we’d immediately forget. So like everyone else, we’ve been waiting to hear what “The 20/20 Experience” will have to offer. Let’s not forget that Justin has set the bar pretty high for not only other R&B artistes – but also for himself.

We had the opportunity to review “The 20/20 Experience” yesterday, about a week before its official release. Did he or did he not succeed in being the man that every male would love to hate and every female would love to love, once again?

In February, Justin performed a few of his new songs and we’re glad that now is finally the time to talk about some of them. For example, it was love at first sight for us when he pre-released the lead single off “The 20/20 Experience”, “Suit and Tie”. On its own, it’s the most slick and uncomplicated song you’ll ever hear from the entire album, but throw a little bit of Jay-Z into the mix and both Justin and Jay-Z have instantly struck gold:

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So smooth, it sounds almost effortless. But we don’t believe not for one second that Justin didn’t work hard on this one. It does have the “Sexyback” effect, after all.

When he performed “Pusher Love Girl” during the 55th Annual Gammy Awards last month, he single-handedly stole the show. We briefly remember Justin calling it, “The best Grammys ever!” and our reaction to that was, “Oh, but if only you could hear yourself sing!’. “Pusher Love Girl” is like a drug – you get addicted to it although you’re not quite sure why:

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The song opens like a typical intro to a black and white film before transforming into what we can now describe best as Justin’s very own brand of “soul”. It’ll catch you off-guard, puzzle you and make you wonder just what the hay is going on, before his crooning sucks you in. Then you listen to it again – wash, rinse, and repeat.

Hey little mama, ain’t gotta ask me if I want to,

Roll you up and let it run through my veins,

Cause I can always see the farthest stars when I’m on you.

I don’t wanna ever come down from this cloud of loving you.

Cause now you got me hopped up on that pusher love,

So high I’m on the ceiling baby you’re my drug.

So gon’ and be my dealer baby, hook me up,

Cause now you got me hopped up on that, pusher girl,

So high I’m on the ceiling baby, be my drug.

You’re my little pusher love girl (Ain’t ya?),

Last but not least, maybe it’s because of the mere fact that Justin Timberlake is now a married man (much to the dismay of his strong following of female fans), “Mirrors” sounds like a honeymoon version of the post-Britney’s, pre-Jessica’s “Cry Me A River”. If there’s a way to describe having found a “forever, till death do us part” type of love, Justin’s definitely got in down pat with this semi-romantic epic love song. Yes, complete with “Cry Me A River”-esque beats:

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And one more thing – if putting “Pusher Love Girl” on repeat ain’t giving you enough soul then toss some of “That Girl” into your playlist. Just a suggestion. No pressure.

Justin’s “The 20/20 Experience” is for keeps. We’re going to be bold with this one and say that if you don’t grab a copy, you’re most likely going to regret it. So go get “The 20/20 Experience” when it’s officially released on 18th March 2013. Alternatively, you could also pre-order it here!

For more information, visit Justin Timberlake’s official website.

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Stream & Scream Horror Shows On Demand With Astro’s “Turn On The Screams!”

Starting this month, horror addicts can get ready to “stream and scream” with all kinds of terrifying shows on demand with Astro’s “Turn On The Screams!”

Fans of the horror genre can indulge and enjoy the best selections of Hollywood, Asian, and local thrillers on Astro Best, On Demand Store and Astro GO.

Customers will be able to experience the biggest Hollywood horror blockbusters on demand, such as “Get Out”, “Us” and “The Conjuring” series, just to name a few. If you’re feeling a bit continental, Asian and local films are also available, including the comedy-horrors “Pee Nak 2” and “Takut Ke Tak?”, which will still give you a good scare.

There’s more! Stand a chance to win exclusive Sony gifts worth up to RM2,000 through the “Scream and Win” contest from 23th October until 13th November 2020. The prizes include Sony 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, a Sony Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Sony Headphones and Sony Wallets.

To enter the contest, all you have to do is rent and stream Blumhouse’s “Into The Dark” Volumes 1 to 5. It is an all-new terrifying anthology series brought to you by the production house behind blockbuster horror flicks such as “Insidious”, “Sinister”, “Get Out” and more. Learn more about the contest here.

Besides the anthology series, here is the full list of other horror shows available:


Oscar-winning Art Director To Produce “Sandakan Death March”

Roger Christian, the Oscar-winning art director of 1977’s “Star Wars” has confirmed that he’s making a movie in Sabah about the death of 1,000 British and Australian soldiers during the “Sandakan Death March” in World War II. Roger, who has been in Sabah for three months, said shooting of the USD5mil (RM15.2mil) film would begin in October 2013.

He has already begun research into the project, including watching documentaries made about the Death March and talking to the Kadazandusun indigenous community who has witnessed it, where the occupying Japanese army forced thousands of emaciated prisoners of war to walk for 140km from Sandakan to Ranau. Many of them died along the way.

According to Datuk Masidi Manjun (state Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister), Roger Christian’s coult not only be highlighting Sabah as a tourism destination, it could also be a great source of encouragement for aspiring Malaysian filmmakers to embark on similar ventures.

The yet-to-be titled movie, which would tell the story of the Death March from a local perspective, is in collaboration in Finas.


Motion City Soundtrack: Far From Unimpressive

Good American rock bands are few and far in between. Good Minnesota rock bands, fewer and further. So imagine how excited we were when we heard that we’d be speaking to Motion City Soundtrack aka Motion City aka MCS right before their Rockawayfest Showcase last week. The boys put on an awesome show, by the way! It was definitely nothing short of impressive.

If you missed it, well, here; we’re cordially inviting you to our one-on-one with the band – mostly Justin (the lead vocalist), and Joshua (the lead guitarist).

Hi! When did you guys get in? Have you seen much of Kuala Lumpur yet?

“We got in two nights ago at 4am. This is our first time to Malaysia so..we walked around a bit and we saw the Petronas Twin Towers at KLCC but we didn’t get to go up though. We  also hung out at the hotel bar for a bit. And we’re leaving tomorrow!”

“Yeah we leave tomorrow morning – we know, we know! But we have this other show and we’re on our tour. We started our tour in June and before that we were in Europe. Next up, we’ll be in Korea, then UK, and then another US tour. And that’s it.”

Wow. Being on tour so much, that just means that you boys would have to pack light all the time. So what are the things that you absolutely have to pack when you travel?

“Clothes! (laughs) No, just kidding. We all have our gadgets these days but you know, I’m having a conundrum currently because I realize the validity of having a device that can store several books that you can read. However, I like physical turning of pages of books but packing twelve books would make my bag overweight at airports. So, yea. But I like the crisp pages, books..”

Ah! So tell us, why “Motion City Soundtrack”? Because, you know, it sounds like a movie.

“Because it was better than Yukon Cornelius (a character in the 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special). Actually, when our first album came out (which was ironically called I Am The Movie) it often got misplaced into the movie soundtrack files in stores. It sounded really cool and we liked the name – we didn’t think that it would cause us these issues down the line (laughs). We were searching for a good band name at that time and we’ve thought of a few but we just like the way this one sounded. Now we’re just known as MCS or Motion City.”

How long did you guys take to work on your new album, “Go“?

“That one was really quick or at least I feel like it was. We started writing songs specifically for that record at the end of 2010 and by March/April 2011 we were in the studio. What we did was..we sorta pulled a bunch of old ideas together coupled with a bunch of new ideas, wrote songs together, so it felt like it came about really quickly.”

Where did you guys draw the inspiration from for the songs on “Go”?

“Everything we do. As far as the content of the songs, in the last few years I’ve been obsessed with the idea of enjoying each moment as it happens. Time moves at an accelerated rate and that phenomenon is just really strange – so the content of the songs, it has got a lot to do with just what has happened and what’s in our surroundings.”

Okay, last one for the road. What would you guys most likely be doing now if you weren’t in a band?

“That’s a tough one..hmm! I would like to have a job where I didn’t have to do much, where I could just sit and think all day and write down ideas. Then I could go home after and just create. But you know, I don’t know what kind of job that would be (laughs).”

Sounds like the kind of job we would all love to have! Thank you boys for speaking to us and much gratitude to Livescape Asia for making this interview happen.

For more information on Motion City Soundtrack, visit their website. Don’t forget to LIKE their Facebook page!

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#Chibatman: True Identity Of Japan’s Batman Impersonator REVEALED!

*We strongly encourage you to listen to the”Batman” theme song while reading this post*

Next time you go to Chiba in Japan, make sure you keep an eye out on the road because someday, you might just bump into Gotham‘s silent guardian/watchful protector cruising along the streets on his Batpod!

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Nope. This is not a promotional tactic for DC’s upcoming superhero film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” nor an unseen image of Batman star Christian Bale riding on his Batpod, the motorcycle as seen in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises”.

This is, in fact, a true Batman fan who dedicated his time and energy to impersonating The Dark Knight in Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo.

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Whether it’s on the highway or in the neighbourhood of Chiba, several photos of the impersonator were posted on Twitter as he sped down the road in his full costume.

It seems like the impersonator has been donning his Batman costume for a while as the earliest picture we’ve tracked down is from November 2013. He could have been doing this earlier than that so we don’t want to assume..

But if we were to say anything about the his impersonation of Batman, we must say the costume itself is already an impressive piece for his whole Batman get-up. In fact, the Batpod is by far one of the BEST film’s incarnation of Batman’s motorcycle we’ve ever seen! If you thought that’s all he has about his impersonation only, think again.

This video shows that he may not be the owner of Wayne Enterprises, but he definitely sounds like one:

In the video, he was cheekily known as “Chibatman”, a nickname derived from the words “Chiba” and “Batman”. His identity was revealed to be a 41-year-old man who lives alone in his so-called “secret Batman cave” in Chiba. As a huge fan of Batman, the man turned his passion into a hobby by donning his Batman suit and riding his customisd version of the Batpod. Occasionally, he will show up in his whole Batman get-up when he commutes to work as well.

Well, we weren’t all that surprised to discover this obligatory Batman news because stranger things have happened in Japan. But then again, isn’t it nice to see someone making an effort to bring joy to himself and the people in his town?


Angry Birds Activity Park Johor Bahru To Close Operations After 6 Years

It’s no secret that the tourism sector in Malaysia has taken one of the biggest hits due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One popular theme park in Johor has decided to call it quits.

This time around, it was revealed that Angry Birds Birds Activity Park located in KOMTAR, Johor Bahru will be closing down permanently after more than half a decade of operations.

The announcement reads, “Goodbye. All the support and experiences throughout the 6 years with you guys are greatly appreciated. We regret to inform you that Angry Birds Activity Park Johor Bahru will officially cease its operations on 5th April 2021. Thank you.”

Many people were left astounded upon receiving the sudden news of the park’s closure. Apart from sending heartfelt farewell messages, several netizens also uploaded nostalgic photos of them in sharing their fond memories during their visit to the park.

“This pandemic has brought a big hit to the children playground industry. We hope those who are still there please hang (on), and all the best to those who (are) left … Hopefully, everyone can buck up and get over this soon! Hope we (can) see you again, Angry Bird. Thank you and goodbye,” one FB user expressed.

Thank you Angry Birds Activity Park JB for bringing joy to many families from several walks of life out there. You guys will be missed dearly!

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Allan Wu, Served Hot

Chinese-American actor, host, and VJ Allan Wu is popular for many reasons – his dashing good looks, muscular physique, and for being adventurous. Surely it wouldn’t be too difficult to recognize him on the streets, right? He is the face of “The Amazing Race Asia”, after all.

But don’t for one second think that his adventures end there. Because we just got word that he is one of the handful of “delicious” men who have big plans to grace your TV screen and wow you with their prowess in dishing up comfort food the best way they know how in the new season of “Hot Guys Who Cook”.

So, here’s the thing, we kidnapped Allan for a bit for a little chat and he shared his thoughts on being “one of the guys”. Yup! You know which ones:

Hi Allan! Whereabouts are you right now and what are you currently doing? Like, at this very moment.

“I’m in Shanghai and I’m just about to go on set to work on a Chinese drama that equivalent to the Asian version of ‘Gossip Girl’. It should be interesting!”

So, “Hot Guys Who Cook” is going to be something completely different from what you’ve done previously. What was your initial reaction when you found out that you were going to be on the show?

“I’ve had a lot of friends that were previously on the show so..it’s a very, very fun show and very different. It’s also aesthetically pleasing, you know, guys cooking and stuff. I was so excited to be considered to be on ‘Hot Guys Who Cook’ but like you said, this is something different for me and to showcase a different facet of mine for the general audience in all of Asia to watch..it’s an experience for me. I really enjoyed it and it was definitely an opportunity to go in front of the camera and meet everyone – and show my culinary prowess or lack thereof in the kitchen.”

Have you always loved cooking or did you have to have a crash course in preparation for this?

“I wouldn’t say I don’t love cooking but I would just say that..my better half is a better cooker or cook (laughs). So, she definitely does more of the cooking stuff. I’m more in charge of the eating! But with ‘Hot Guys Who Cook’ I had to try to bring my A Game because it was going to be a competition and this time, we had a mystery judge and all that stuff. I had to talk to my wife about what would be good, you know..and get the right attitude before I went on set.”

Do you have a signature dish? Tell us a little bit more about that.

“It’s chicken, it’s clean, it’s simple, and it’s healthy. It has olive oil and lots of herbs on it like crushed up rosemary and thyme. With garlic, and onion, and pepper – it’s something that I think is comfort food, you know? Something that a lot of people that can appreciate because a lot of people don’t eat pork or beef  and a lot of people eat chicken so I guess..chicken was a good idea. It’s accompanied by a bed of sweet mashed potatoes to complement the chicken, and also a side of salad with homemade vinegar dressing.”

What was the one thing or rather, who was the one person who surprised you the most in “Hot Guys Who Cook Season Two”?

“I would probably have to say Paolo Gonzalez or George Young. It’s just great to have a show that is unscripted where we go on camera and do ad libs, and show a little bit more of your personality. It takes more skills than say..just hosting or acting.”

If you had a choice to do it all over again, what would you have done differently?

“Ah! Good question! I think I would’ve maybe gone for a more challenging dish – I think I kind of underestimated my culinary abilities. I would’ve gone for something that was a little more complex, not necessarily in preparation but presentation. Like, make my dish more pretty complete with garnishing and all that stuff.”

Were there any funny moments behind the scenes that we should know of?

“There’s a lot! A lot of funny moments. I don’t think many people would notice this but..there was once where I was sitting on the counter on the kitchen and as I was sitting, I heard this loud ripping sound. I realized later on that my pants had ripped. We had to duct tape or gaffer tape it afterwards. I haven’t even told anybody about this – this is breaking news!”

Haha. Yes, that’s an exclusive for Hype Malaysia! Now, leave a message for your Malaysian fans.

“Hello Malaysia! This is Allan Wu. It’s always good to come back to Malaysia to work and to see everyone. Thanks for all your support, I love you all. Merry Christmas!”

No, thank YOU for taking time off to speak to us! Yay!

Hot Guys Who Cook premieres 3rd December (Monday) and will air every Monday after at 7pm only on DIVA Universal. For more information, visit their official website.

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Hold Up The Mini!

After months long, Apple has finally announced the very much anticipated iPad Mini. The launch officially happened early this morning at the California Theater in San Jose, California. And just as we suspected, the highly-anticipated tablet is a smaller and cheaper version of Apple’s super popular iPad.

Said to be the fourth generation iPad, this 7.9-inch one’s going to kick the tech giant’s competitors in the butt. For starters, it is lighter, weighing at only 0.63 pounds.

And which one would you go for? The 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB Wi-Fi only model? Or the 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB Wi-Fi and 4G model? The possibilities are boundless. The iPad Mini will come in two colours, white and slate black, priced from USD329 onwards, and it will hit the stores in the United States starting November. Early Christmas gift ideas, anyone?

For more information, visit Apple’s website.


MOH Confirms Kit Kat Chunky Bars Ain’t Plastic

Earlier in the week, a Singaporean English Daily reported on its website that Nestle had recalled the peanut butter variant of its popular Kit Kat Chunky bars as part of a precautionary measure after the Swiss-based company had received feedback from seven customers in the UK who each found a piece of plastic in their Kit Kat Chunky bar.

The pieces of plastic apparently came from the moulds that created the Kit Kat Chunky shape. Along with the recall, Nestle also cleared the shelves off three other flavours – hazelnut, chocolate fudge, and caramel – as well as the Kit Kat Chunky Collection Giant Egg.

Nestle’s recall raised concerns from halfway across the world, with Malaysians questioning the safety of the consumption of the Kit Kat products here. However, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) today clarified that Nestle Manufacturing Malaysia does not import the four Nestle Kit Kat products reported to have traces of plastic in them.

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the ministry was aware and has taken note of a recent report that four Kit Kat products from Nestle in Switzerland had traces of plastic in them. However, checks on the Food Safety Information System Malaysia (FoSIM) revealed until 26th March 2013 there were no records of the products imported into the country. Nestle Manufacturing Malaysia have also confirmed that all its Kit Kat products were produced locally.


Goodbye, Moon River

President Reagan was once quoted saying that Andy Williams’ voice was “a national treasure”. We couldn’t agree more. And although his success came way before our time, his voice continued to charm us for decades long. He was and still is a legend.

Today, the world loses yet another icon in the entertainment/music industry.

Andy Williams had a career that spanned nearly 75 years. He rose to stardom in the mid-1950s and remained a popular crooner. He was a crooner, a performer, and a host. During his heydays, he achieved a totally of 18 gold albums, including “Moon River”, “Days of Wine and Roses”, “The Shadow of Your Smile”, and of course, “Great Songs from My Fair Lady and Other Broadway Hits”.

People who loved good, quality music knew him only all too well. Especially for his signature song:

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A year ago, Any Williams announced that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer. He passed away hours ago at his home in Branson, Missouri. He was 84 years old. Andy Williams leaves behind the legacy of his voice and a throng of fans from the easy-listening crowd.

Goodbye, Moon River. Thank you for the music.


Andy Lau’s Pre-sale Tickets In Malaysia Sold Out Within 5 Hours

Cantopop star Andy Lau who is often dubbed as Malaysia’s son-in-law is set to perform in Malaysia this September in a 3-day concert from 13th – 15th September 2019.

Set to perform at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, his concert tickets which range between RM288 to RM988 will go on sale on Tuesday, 18th June 2019.

However, those who subscribed to Astro will be able to enjoy priority booking between the period from 12th to 14th June 2019.

Even though the pre-sale booking is available for 3 days, the tickets are reportedly all sold out in less than 5 hours after it went on sale at 11am.

It is unsure how many pre-sale tickets were sold but each person were only able to purchase up to 4 tickets.

If the pre-sale tickets were sold out this fast, we couldn’t imagine how things will turn out when the tickets officially goes on sale this coming Tuesday!

All we can say is, good luck to all ticket buyers!

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Raising The Bar (RTB) Is Now Available Online!

Raising The Bar fans we’ve got fantastic news for you!

Raising The Bar more commonly known as RTB is a stand alone team that brings you live Hip Hop Nights in Kuala Lumpur. With performances once a month on a monthly basis at The Bee, Publika, RTB provides you with DJ sets, live performances, street wear bazaars and everything else Hip Hop.

Now bringing in more awesome news your way, RTB is available online. Only a click away, check out RTB’s website for your weekly dose of local and regional hip hop news that include updates, interviews and more. Also on the way is RTB.TV, that puts the fun and hype back in hip hop with a series of original shows.

Get your own taste of RTB at this month’s Raising The Bar event at The Bee, Publika. The event this month will feature a brand new theme of Movie Soundtracks. This inaugural event brings you local hip hop artist covering songs from their all time favourite Hollywood movies. Performances will be accompanied by live visuals. Keepin’ it real with hip hop, Raising The Bar this month is the perfect place for hip hop and movie enthusiasts.

Check out their event page for more information.


Rihanna On Her Super Bowl Halftime Show Setlist, Favourite Album, & Next Music Chapter

It’s been 7 years since Rihanna performed a live show. And what better way to make a comeback on arguably the most-watched broadcast of the year in the US – the inaugural Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime show. After protesting against it over race issues, the 35-year-old pop star will be using her upcoming show to represent immigrants and black women.

In speaking to Apple Music Radio host Nadeska Alexis, the 9-time Grammy winner talks about her prep for the big performance, getting the offer shortly after giving birth to her first child, work-life balance, and her next musical chapter. Check out the full interview below:

Rihanna on what this moment means to her…

It feels like it could have only been now. I mean, when I first got the call to do it again this year, I was like, “Psst, you sure?” I’m three months postpartum, like, should I be making major decisions like this now? Like I might regret this. But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world, you could do anything. And the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world. So as scary as that was because I haven’t been on stage in seven years, there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all. And it’s important for me to do this this year. It’s important for representation, it’s important for my son to see that.

Rihanna on how she started the process of creating her setlist…

The set list was the biggest challenge. That was the hardest hardest part. Deciding how to maximize 13 minutes, but also celebrate. That’s what this show’s gonna be, it’s gonna be a celebration of my catalogue in the best way we could have put it together. And you only have 13 minutes, that’s the challenge, so you’re trying to cram 17 years of work into 13 minutes. So it’s difficult. You know, some songs we have to lose because of that, and that’s gonna be okay. But I think we did a pretty good job of narrowing it down.

Rihanna on the physical demands of getting ready for Sunday’s game.

The physical challenge has definitely been immense, for many reasons, of course. But, I haven’t done this in a minute. First thing’s first, so you’re just running around for 13 minutes, trying to put a two hour set in 13 minutes, and you’re gonna see on Sunday, it just, from the time it starts, it just never ends until it’s like the very last second. Now I’m saying too much? But it’s a jam-packed show, and it takes a toll on your body, it does.

We’re excited to do the Super Bowl. We are. We’ve been working on it for awhile, and every day it just gets closer and closer to the finished product. And today’s a really big rehearsal, really important one, so that’s gonna be crucial for Sunday.

Rihanna on the cultural significance of this Apple Music Halftime Show moment…

I mean, it’s a long way from home, right? It’s a long way from home. It’s a beautiful journey that I’m on, and I could’ve never guessed that I would have made it here. So it’s a celebration of that. I’m excited to do that. I’m really excited to have Barbados on the Super Bowl stage.

Musically, I’m feeling open. I’m feeling open to exploring, discovering, creating, things that are new, things that are different, things that are off, weird, might not ever make sense to my fans, you know, the people that know the music that I put out. I just want to play. I want to have fun. I want to have fun with music.

Yes, it’s very different. The balance is almost impossible because no matter how you look at it, work is always something that’s gonna rob you of time with your child. That’s the currency now. That’s where it goes. The magnitude of how much it weighs. When you make decisions on what you’re gonna say yes to, it has to be worth it.

Rihanna on her favorite album to record from her catalog…

Okay, I really enjoyed recording “Loud” and “Diamonds.” I was on the road for both of those albums when I created them. I was touring one album, making the next, and then I came back and toured that album and made the next, and then “ANTI” was the first time that I took my time making an album while not being on tour. And that frustrated my fans a bit, and here I am doing it again to them. But “ANTI”, for sure, top favorite album I’ve ever made.

Rihanna on the most important thing she’s learned in order to succeed…

To stay humble. Stay humble because if not this industry will humble you one way or the other. And, you know, my humility came from my childhood growing up in the Caribbean, growing up in my household with my mom. She’s a very humble woman. Her mom was a very humble woman. And I’ve never, I’ve never lost sight of that. That’s very important to me. I often fear the pedestal that the world can you put you on. And I always want to feel my feet on the ground. That makes me feel safe.

Rihanna on her transition back to music and her love of road trips…

The pandemic kind of, in a weird way, forced me to slow down. And then when you have all these boundaries and restraints and rules and you have to stay home, you kind of get creative with ways to stay entertained, in a way. Road tripping was one of those things that I’ve always loved, I just usually road trip while I’m on tour. That’s the road trip. So I got to feel the things I love about tour without having the commitment of the show every single day. It was just nice to appreciate that time. I really enjoyed it, actually.

I’m definitely not one that’s worried about coming off too bossy. I’ve been bossy all my life. Ever since I was a little girl, but [this performance] is riding on me, you know? There are a lot of people who are a part of this show, and huge part of the reason why this show’s gonna be as incredible as it is, and I couldn’t have done it without them. But you know what, at the end of the day, if it flops or it flies, my name has to stand by that. And so I really get involved with every aspect of anything that I do, whether it’s the Super Bowl, whether it’s a makeup product, whether it’s Savage lingerie, like, whatever I do, I’m that annoying girl who’s gonna talk about everything. I want to see the copy on the website! I want to name every lipstick that I make. I care about it. I love it. I love it, I really do.

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AirAsia Offers Domestic Unlimited Pass RM399 Beginning 11th June

Malaysians aren’t allowed to travel abroad just yet, but with AirAsia’s new Unlimited Pass, you can fly within the country as many times as you want.

This announcement comes after the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) allows interstate travel for locals. The AirAsia Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia is priced at RM399 nett.

“We welcome the reopening of domestic travel following the Government’s recent announcement on the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), along with incentives such as the RM1,000 income tax relief for domestic tourism expenses up till December 2021,” said AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat in a press statement.

He added, “For AirAsia, the Unlimited Pass is our key offering for guests to redeem unlimited flights within our domestic network across 16 destinations. By travelling domestically, we can all support the local communities and contribute to rebuilding our economy. As travel reopens we ask for the cooperation and understanding of our valued guests – please remember to practise high personal hygiene and wear a mask.”

Here are some key highlights to take note:

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to purchase the Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia and redeem flights:

You can make your purchase either on AirAsia’s mobile app (under the Deals Tab) or the official website here.


#OccupyCentral: Chow Yun-fat & Andy Lau Speak Up Against Use Of Tear Gas

Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun-fat on Wednesday (Oct 1) defended pro-democracy protesters and criticised the police for the use of tear gas on demonstrators in Hong Kong as tens of thousands of protesters continued to shut down the city’s main arteries.

In an interview with newspaper Apple Daily, Chow Yun-fat said:

I’ve met the residents, the students – they are very brave and it’s touching to see that they’re fighting for what they want. The students are reasonable. When the government uses violent measures on students, it’s a turn-off for the people of Hong Kong. I don’t wish to see anyone getting hurt… it was a peaceful demonstration and there was no need for any violence or tear gas. If the government can come up with a solution that the citizens or students are satisfied with, I believe the crisis will end.

But he concluded that demanding the resignation of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying would not help the political unrest. “Demanding the resignation of any person will not help matters. What’s important now is to solve the issue at hand,” he said.

Earlier on Wednesday, actor Andy Lau had also spoken up on the pro-democracy protests, calling for peace in Hong Kong as demonstrators blocked main thoroughfares in the city. In a post on the Andy World Club fan site, he called on protesters to “not let their feelings be swayed by a few people sowing discord”, and said there should be “no tear gas, no violence, no abuse”.

“Students and protesters, you should be worried for your safety, and you should know that you have family members who are concerned about you,” he added.

Hong Kong belongs to China and operates under a policy of “one country, two systems”. Hong Kong, a British colony until 1997, when China resumed sovereignty, is governed by a mini-constitution, the Basic Law. The city maintains an independent judiciary, and residents enjoy greater civil liberties than residents of mainland China. Hong Kong has a robust tradition of free speech.

Democratic groups say Beijing has chipped away at those freedoms, citing an election law proposed last month that would limit voting reforms. China had promised free elections for Hong Kong’s chief executive in 2017. But the government rejected a call for open nominations, instead proposing that candidates would continue to be chosen by a committee dominated by Beijing.

The current city leader, Leung Chun-ying, has clashed with the pro-democracy opposition. After the crackdown on protesters Sunday, some called for his resignation.

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5 Insanely Powerful Characters You Forgot Existed In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

When you think of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), who comes to mind? You probably think of names like Hulk, Captain Marvel or Thanos. Perhaps after “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”, it might be Kang the Conqueror or his many, many variants. With the MCU having wrapped up Phase 4 and now entering Phase 5, it seems like only a matter of time before we’re introduced to a new plethora of powerhouse characters before “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty”. That being said, there have been a number of incredible characters in the MCU that haven’t exactly gotten the spotlight they deserve. They range from characters who would easily qualify to be an Avenger to those capable of annihilating the multiverse.

It’s been a minute since they’ve appeared, so we’re here to count down some of the most insanely powerful beings in the MCU that you (and apparently Marvel Studios) have forgotten exist!

Kicking off our list is Nico Minoru from the Hulu series “The Runaways”, officially set within the MCU. Don’t let her age fool you. In spite of her being a teenager, sinister forces have long desired to seize control of her magical acumen. This includes King Arthur’s sorceress, Morgan le Fay who was banished into the Dark Dimension where Dormammu resides. With the use of a magical artefact called the Staff of One, Minoru is able to control the weather, electricity, air, fire, minds and even technology. She’s also capable of drawing power from the Dark Dimension for that extra boost. She also leads a group of superpowered kids in their battle against evil, the Runaways.

With young heroes like Kamala Harris and Riri Williams being marketed as the next generation of the Avengers, it seems that Nico Minoru and her ragtag team have been left on the sidelines. While not quite on par with Stephen Strange, she would have made a valuable member of the team. Perhaps we’ll get to see her and the Runaways fight alongside the Avengers in the next big battle.

When it comes to supernatural heroes in the world of Marvel, Ghost Rider is easily one of the most iconic ones out there. On top of looking incredibly badass with a flaming skull and dressed in a blacked-out biker suit, the Ghost Rider’s powers are even more terrifying. He has the ability to damn wicked souls to Hell, he cannot be killed and wields the fire of perdition itself. When he roams the streets, demons and sinners quake at the mere sight of him. We first got our introduction to him when Robbie Reyes appeared in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. We then learned that Johnny Blaze passed the Spirit of Vengeance, which empowers the Riders, to Reyes after a fatal shooting.

That’s right, we’ve seen Johnny Blaze and Robbie Reyes appear in the MCU! And what does Marvel Studios do with them after “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”? Nada. Nothing. We can understand sidelining characters like Daisy Johnson or even Phil Coulson, but to leave the Ghost Rider out of the main films, especially the ones involving demonic activity and magic is an utter sin. He could have easily made an awesome cameo in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” hunting the Scarlet Witch alongside the Sorcerer Supreme. Honestly, what a waste of an amazing character!

Speaking of hell-bound characters, let’s also remember the time the MCU tried branching into a supernatural crime-horror series called “Helstrom”. The son of a human woman and a powerful demon called Marduk Helstrom, Daimon possesses superhuman strength and speed, telekinesis and can summon a flaming trident at his command. Unlike his father though, Daimon has a pure heart and desires to help the innocent by exorcising demons from mortals. Through his demon blood and lineage, he is more than a match for any demon of Hell.

Unfortunately, after the cancellation of “Helstrom”, the story of him and his sister Ana Helstrom seems to have come to a permanent end. This is a shame because, in the comics, Daimon would eventually rise to become one of the rulers of Hell. While the MCU has done a relatively decent job of expanding on its cosmic frontier, we find that it’s been lacking in the magical and spiritual side of things. Hopefully with the release of “Blade”, we could see a revival of some of the spookier characters in Marvel.

While “Eternals” might not exactly be ranked t the top of the list of the MCU’s Phase 4, it certainly did the most to establish the lore of the main Earth-616 universe. We learnt the true history of how all life in the MCU came to be. In the beginning, before the Infinity Stones were formed, before the Big Bang, existed the first beings in the universe: the Celestials. Giant energy-based creatures that held planets in the palm of their hands. Led by Arishem the Judge, they created habitable worlds and seeded life all across the universe. For all intents and purposes, they are the true creators of Earth-616.

They’re also responsible for altering the evolution of various lifeforms in the universe, which led to the creation of the Eternals and the Deviants. So in light of their monumental contribution to the creation of the MCU we know today…they get a brief cameo in “Thor: Love and Thunder”. Yay, fantastic. You’d think the immortal gods who crafted all organic life in the universe would play some role in the grand cosmic drama of the impending multiversal crisis. Nope, not a word since “Eternals” and judging by the tepid response of critics and audience members alike, it looks like we’ll probably never hear from the again.

We know there are beings like Loki, Ronan the Accuser and Thanos who would like to think of themselves as gods. We know that there certainly are gods within the MCU, of Greek and Asgardian origin. However, does God, yes the one with capital G, exists within the MCU? A being who transcends time, space and the multiverse itself? The answer: yes and he is known as The One Above All. While they have yet to show up or be mentioned in the MCU, we did hear the mention of their second-in-command. A being who answers only to The One Above All. In 2016’s “Doctor Strange”, we hear Baron Mordo demonstrate the use of a weapon called the Staff of the Living Tribunal to Stephen Strange. Thus, confirming his existence in the MCU. He appeared in a split-second cameo in “Multiverse of Madness” and a statue of him was shown in “Thor: Love and Thunder”.

The Living Tribunal is on a power level so far above everyone else, he makes Arishem and the Celestials look like ants next to him. He has the power to wipe out entire universes, hell even the whole multiverse if The One Above All sanctions it. You might be wondering at this point: if this guy’s so powerful…how come he hasn’t stepped in to save the day? Well, it’s the same reason why you don’t send in the army to get a cat out of a tree. It’s not important enough. For the Living Tribunal to show his face in the MCU it would have to mean someone must have truly done something truly devastating to upset the multiversal balance. Perhaps a certain naughty 31st-century scientist or two may get his attention in “Avengers: Secret Wars”. Till then, he’s around but inactive.


#PENTAGON: Meet The 10 Talented Boys In Cube Entertainment’s New Boy Group

It is a known fact the K-Pop industry is one of the most competitive (if not the most competitive) music industries in Asia. Many entertainment companies take in hundreds of trainees each year through various platforms such as auditions, talent competitions, and scouting.

But since YG Entertainment started “WIN: Who is Next” in 2013, Mnet’s trainee survival programmes have become a popular and secure way to form an idol group. This includes Cube Entertainment’s online reality show, “Pentagon Maker” (펜타곤메이커), which ended in July.

The new group, PENTAGON (펜타곤), is made up of 10 members and some of them were former trainees of other major entertainment agencies such as YG, SM, and JYP. After months of waiting, the boys will finally make their debut in October!

But before that, let’s meet the talented boys who will dominate the K-Pop industry with their talents and good looks:

Though 18-year-old Jung Woo Seok is the group’s maknae (youngest member), he is the tallest member (188 cm). The good-natured rookie is known for being a major spicy food lover and a “Starcraft” player. In “Pentagon Maker”, he managed to showcase his skills as a powerful rapper, making him one of PENTAGON’s main rappers.

Kang Hyung Gu, or better known by his stage name Kino, is only a few days older than Woo Seok and he is someone who likes to “aegyo” (acting in a cute manner). The 18-year-old singer is popular for his vast dance styles, earning him the nickname “Dance Master”. He was also featured in his senior G.NA’s “Secret” (2014) music video alongside Yeo One.

Being a former JYP trainee prior to the show, fans and judges have exceptionally high expectations for Yuto, also known as Adachi Uto. Though he was always ranked poorly in the beginning, his hard work and dedication eventually paid off when he became a confirmed member of PENTAGON. Yuto is the group’s only Japanese member and he likes to play soccer.

Known for his lily-white skin and innocent nature, 20-year-old Yan An (閆桉) is from Shanghai, China and is the one of the group’s main vocalists. At first, Yan An did not make it on the team, but after much consideration, Cube decided to include him into PENTAGON in the end.

Yeo One’s birth name is Yeo Chang Gu (여창구) and before joining “Pentagon Maker”, he appeared in B2ST’s Dongwoon’s “KIMISHIKA” music video, modelled with HyunA for CLRIDE.n (a South Korean clothing brand), and participated in the 2014 Rainbow Concert along with Kino and Hui. The vocalist is currently studying Mandarin and acting.

Go Shin Won was one of the boys who received criticism for being unable to keep up with his peers and he was ranked bottom throughout the show. Like Yan An, Cube also decided to add him to the group at the last minute. The 21-year-old rookie was casted as a street model for LEFAS (a South Korean webzine) and has worked part-time at BWCW (Boy Who Cried Wolf), an EXO-centric pop-up store.

Arguably the most talented member of PENTAGON, E’Dawn, real name Kim Hyo Jong (김효종), initially auditioned for JYP in 2012. Skilled in rap, dance, and songwriting, the young hip hop enthusiast took part in several of HyunA’s “Roll Deep” performances, replacing his senior, BtoB’s Ilhoon. He also appeared in veteran singer Rain’s 2014 album, “Rain Effect”.

Many of you may know Hong Seok as one of the contestants on YG’s idol survival show “Mix & Match” in 2015. The former YG trainee did not manage to debut through iKON, but he stood out in “Pentagon Maker”, making him one of the highest-ranking rookies in the show. He also speaks both Mandarin and English.

As leader of the group, Lee Hwi Taek (이회택), also known as Hui, is an all-rounder as he is skilled in singing, dancing, and piano. Although he was slammed for lacking in the looks department, he impressed the viewers with his vocal skills when he successfully hit all the high notes in IU’s “Good Day”.

Before his appearance in “Pentagon Maker”, Cho Jin Ho already gained much attention as a SM trainee. The 24-year-old rookie is the oldest member of the group and he has participated in “SM The Ballad Vol. 1 – Miss You” (너무 그리워) 6 years ago.

On a side note, a mini-album titled “Gorilla” is set to be released on 10th October and the it will consist of 7 songs including “Wake Up”, “Pentagon”, “Gorilla” (title track), “Lukewarm”, “Smile”, “Block My Ears”, and “You Are”.

Check out their pre-debut music video for “Young” below:

Who are your favourite members? Do you think PENTAGON will stand out or will they be just another typical K-Pop idol group? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below! ?

Sources: Miner8, Always Dream High, Kpop Map, Amino Apps,

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Earth, Wind & Fire Member Fred White & Pointer Sisters’ Anita Pointer Passed Away

Always entertaining us with their incredible music and charisma, pop stars are often loved by many. News of their deaths will always be a shock to fans worldwide.

On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day itself, two legendary stars passed away. Drummer Fred White, a member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at age 67 whereas, Anita Pointer, eldest of the Pointer Sisters died of cancer at age 74.

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On the first day of 2023, drummer Fred White of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, passed away. His brother, Verdine White, also a former group member announced on Instagram with the caption, “Our family is saddened today with the loss of an amazing and talented family member, our beloved brother Frederick Eugene “Freddie” White.”

In the caption, Verdine shared to the public that Fred White was a child protege that acquired gold records at only 16 years old. But more than that, Fred was a wonderful brother that was always “entertaining and always mischievous“. The band’s official Instagram page also posted a video of Fred performing a drum solo at a 1979 concert in Germany. “Rest in love.” the group wrote.

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On the last day of 2022 (31st December), Anita Pointer, one of the members of the Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters died of cancer at age 74, her publicist Roger Neal said in a statement. Anita was surrounded by family at her Beverly Hills home when she died.

“While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace. She was the one that kept all of us close and together for so long. Her love of our family will live on in each of us,” the family said in a statement.

Many fellow musicians, celebrities and fans worldwide all expressed their condolences through Instagram comments. Fellow singer Lenny Kravitz has taken the time to wrote on Verdine’s Instagram post saying, “I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. A true king. Rest in power.”

Anita’s fans have taken the time to comment on her official Instagram page showing love and wishing her to rest in peace. One fan comment said “Beautiful Anita, oh how your music has been passed down from my mother to me. So many great memories. May you rest in power.”

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.


Instagram: 5 Options To Fix It When Your App Crashes

The photo app has been crashing for some users since this morning (Tuesday, 5th June). It’ll open, not load, crash, and say it can’t open over and over again… The bad news is, the social media company hasn’t been able to rectify it yet. The good news? You’re not alone.

Users from around the world (the UK, US, Australia, Japan, and Malaysia) have encountered the same problem. If you’ve been experiencing this issue as well, here are a few suggestions to consider:

#instagramdown Twitter has become the official safehouse for refugees from the Instagram crash.Divided by apps, united by trauma. xP

— Amrutha Jobi (@AJcricketHolic) June 5, 2018

Just came to Twitter to check about Instagram's crash and ayy I'm not alone in this! pic.twitter.com/DKnesvmXEB

— 𝒜𝓃𝓏𝒾𝓁𝒶 𝒩. 🌻🇵🇸 (@AnzilaNaseem) June 5, 2018

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#BackToTheFuture2: Marty McFly’s Nike Shoes Licensed By Universal Studios

Remember Marty McFly’s super cool Nike kicks that was featured in 1989’s cult film “Back to the Future 2”? And if you can remember correctly, their future was set in 2015! It’s almost 2015 now and a little part of us always hoped that we could own that pair of shoes.

And it seems like McFly’s Nike kicks might be here sooner than we thought because the production company behind “Back in the Future” franchise has granted the release of the iconic futuristic shoes at HalloweenCostumes.com!

Unfortunately, that pair of iconic futuristic shoes worn by Marty McFly in “Back to the Future 2” still doesn’t feature the self-tying technology..YET. In fact, the iconic Nike swoosh will not be featured on the shoes since Nike has already released a limited-edition replica of McFly’s Nike Kicks in 2011.

Despite the absence of the iconic Nike swoosh and the self-tying technology, the replica of McFly’s power laces is as real as it gets. With an adjustable Velcro straps around ankle and elastic on top of the shoes, the power laces come in various sizes that would allow just about anyone to wear them.

The shoes bear a striking resemblance to McFly’s Nikes with its hi-top style and rechargeable soles. Yes, just like Nike’s version of Power Laces, the shoes are a rechargeable pair of footwear with includes a USB port to ensure the LED lights can be lit up at all time. As the shoes are being sold at HalloweenCostumes.com, it is important to note that the shoes are meant to be part of the Halloween costumes instead of real walking shoes.

The shoes are expected to be released on 30th September at a whopping price of USD99.

So, what’s next? The hoverboards? We totally don’t mind getting one of them to avoid traffic jams. Just saying.


Darkseid: 5 Ways The Dark God Could Return To The DCEU

One of the most notable changes made with Snyder’s “Justice League” was his inclusion of DC’s greatest villain in the film. A foe so powerful that he threatens the very existence of the multiverse itself! The Lord of Apokolips and the God of Evil: Darkseid. A foe who is most definitely worthy of the combined might of the heroes of Earth and beyond. He’s essentially the DC Extended Universe’s (DCEU) answer to Marvel’s Thanos.

Within the realm of comics, Darkseid is best known for his insane power and his obsessive pursuit of the Anti-Life Equation. A metaphysical power that allows Darkseid to bend the universe to his will. Regardless of what we thought of the Snyder Cut, we’d still very much like to see the New God making an appearance in the DCEU. While he did make his debut in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”, the film is technically not considered canon.

That being said, we’re not giving up hope on seeing our favourite rock-faced deity dominating the silver-screen. There are actually a myriad of ways Darkseid could still enter into the DCEU. So join us as we run them all down!

Let’s kick off this list with the most obvious avenue for Darkseid to enter into the DCEU. As far back as 2018, we’ve been hearing news of Ava DuVernay, the director behind critically acclaimed films like “Selma” and Netflix’s “13th”, taking up an ambitious project. Working alongside Warner Bros, she plans on bringing a “New Gods” film to the big screen. Now we’ve covered who the New Gods are in the past but we’ll do a brief refresher. Essentially, the New Gods are a group of highly powerful cosmic beings who exist outside of DC’s Multiverse. Gods who are capable of wiping out entire universes…including the DCEU.

There are two major factions of New Gods. One living on the paradise planet of New Genesis led by the wise and righteous Highfather. The other being the forces of Apokolips controlled by the God of Evil himself, Darkseid.  Based on a post on the director’s official Twitter account, DuVernay has pretty much confirmed Darkseid’s appearance in her future “New Gods” film.  At the current moment unfortunately, the film is being shelved to make way for other DCEU films in the works. Though, Warner did tease the possibility of “New Gods” returning with DuVernay’s help. For now, we’ll have to wait and see.

Whether it’s Joss Whedon or director Zack Snyder’s version of “Justice League”, we know one thing for sure. At some point in time, the New Gods of Apokolips did indeed clash with the Greek Gods of the DCEU. Namely during Apokolips’ first invasion of Earth. In Wonder Woman’s flashback, we see Atlanteans and humans repel waves of Parademons alongside the gods. We see a young Zeus, Ares and Artemis battle against the forces of darkness. If not for them, the world would have surely fallen. Here’s the thing though, the Old Gods are gone. All destroyed by Ares sometime after the invasion. Now is the perfect time for Darkseid and his forces to return to fight. While there are new heroes to defend Earth, none of them are truly gods. Safe for one perhaps, Wonder Woman.

Director Patty Jenkins responsible for both “Wonder Woman” films has confirmed that she fully intends on working on a third film. As of what the plot entails, though, nothing has been said so far. Furthermore, Jenkins is probably busy at work with yet another major franchise, “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron”. Using the world of Greek mythology and Wonder Woman, she could use her upcoming third film to incorporate a new pantheon into the mix. Diana, who is essentially Earth’s divine ambassador, could see herself facing off against Darkseid and his minions as he returns to conquer Earth once again. We could also see some awesome flashback scenes between how the Old Gods of Earth and the New Gods warred in the past. Now that would be a true clash of titans!

Harry Lennix says Martian Manhunter and John Stewart were originally going to appear together at the end of #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague

Warner Bros made Zack Snyder take out Green Lantern

— ScreenTime (@screentime) April 2, 2021

Late last year, HBO Max announced that they’d be collaborating with DC Comics in creating a live-action “Green Lantern” series. A series that would see these intergalactic peacekeepers travel to different worlds. Defending the denizens of the universe from those that would seek to prey upon them. Earth has the Justice League but the universe has the Green Lanterns. In our coverage of these Emerald Knights, we also mentioned that the series would be taking place within Earth-12 of the DC multiverse. The same multiverse that acknowledges both Flashes of the CW and DCEU continuity. Safe to say, these Emerald Knights are aware of the existence of different universes…and perhaps the evil that threatens all realities.

The Green Lanterns of Earth-12 are tasked with the defense of the entire universe. It just so happens that Darkseid and his armies are notorious for conquering and enslaving whole universes. In comics, Darkseid and his general Steppenwolf laid waste to the Earth-2 universe before claiming it for their own. While the designation for the main DCEU world has yet to be revealed, we do know that the New Gods ultimately failed in their first invasion. That was merely one invasion, though. HBO’s “Green Lantern” could explore the other invasions. Perhaps, we may even witness one that succeeded.

As we’ve mentioned earlier, Zack Snyder’s vision of “Justice League”, as of now, is not considered canon. So chances of the Snyderverse’s Darkseid being made official probably isn’t happening. That would certainly make Joss Whedon’s theatrical release the “real one” so to speak. While Warner Bros has been placing more emphasis on solo projects over big ensemble films for the past few years, there’s still a chance we could get a sequel to “Justice League”. Like it or not, the film did serve as a launchpad for other films like “Aquaman” and “Shazam”. With characters acknowledging the events of Whedon’s film with Mera reminding Arthur Curry that he helped defeat Steppenwolf.

With that in mind, an official sequel to Whedon’s “Justice League” could very well still happen. Perhaps not within the next two to three years but after some significant time between Snyder and Whedon’s films. They could pick up where the League left off in the previous film with Darkseid making his move on the planet where Steppenwolf failed. For all we know, Warner Bros could have done a soft reboot with the League, bringing in new actors to replace old ones. We don’t think Warner Bros has given up on the idea of a Justice League film. It’s possible that they’re merely bidding their time until the right moment to revisit that idea comes about.

If you’re not willing to wait that long, there is a sliver of possibility that we may yet see Darkseid by 2022. As we’ve mentioned in a previous piece, the character of the Flash is capable of serving as a sort of restart-button for the DCEU. As seen in the DC animated film “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox”, Barry has the power to change entire timelines using the Speed Force. He’s also supposedly tampered with the main DCEU timeline with him warning Bruce about Lois being the key to saving the world from a dark future. One that sees Darkseid’s forces conquering Earth with an evil Superman leading the charge. This is otherwise known as the Knightmare scenario.

The question is this: What if Flash created a Flashpoint event that unintentionally brought about the end of the world? One in which Darkseid and his armies have overrun the planet, leaving the League dead or scattered. Now that would be a neat way to tie the visions as seen in “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “The Flash”. At the very least, it would give us a reason to explore the Knightmare timeline and see how Darkseid won his war against the League. We know for a fact that producer Barbara Muschietti does plan on using the film to restart the DCEU. There’s a strong possibility that we could see alternate versions of the timeline. After all, we’re already seeing alternate versions of Batman in the film.

So what do you think? Which film or TV series should Darkseid make his official appearance? Or should he just stay where he is in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.

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