#Gambit: Rebecca Ferguson & More Shortlisted To Play Bella Donna Boudreaux

Almost every week, there will be at least one comic book movie news for fans to geek out over. Earlier on Sunday, it was confirmed that Channing Tatum will star in and produce 20th Century Fox’s “Gambit” as his deal with the studio has closed.

At that time, it was also reported that “Blue is the Warmest Colour” star Lea Seydoux, who will be seen next in “SPECTRE“, was amongst the actresses reading for role of the female lead in the film. And now, there’s an update on the casting.

According to Deadline, Rebecca Ferguson and Abbey Lee have also been shortlisted to star opposite Tatum.

Ferguson was most recently seen starring opposite Tom Cruise in “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” while Lee starred opposite Tom Hardy and Chalize Theron in “Mad Max: Fury Road“. Both actresses, as well as Seydoux, are in contention for the role of the female lead. The role in question has been widely speculated to be Bella Donna Boudreaux.

Created by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell, Bella Donna Boudreaux made her first appearance as the daughter of the leader of the New Orleans Assassins’ Guild in 1992’s “X-Men” Vol. 2 #8. She is also the first love of Remy LeBeau aka Gambit, a member of the Thieves’ Guild. They were bound to get married as part of an arranged ceremony to unite the guilds, but things went bad quickly and LeBeau was forced to flee New Orleans.

Similar to Gambit, Bella developed her own mutant ability and she can create plasma bursts at will as well.

No further details regarding the movie were revealed, but director Rupert Wyatt (of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” fame) is attached to helm the project while Josh Zetumer will serve as the scriptwriter with longtime “X-Men” scribe Chris Claremont.

“Gambit” is currently scheduled for release on 7th October 2016.

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#ZoukKLTurns12: Asia’s Superclub Celebrates 12th Birthday With Epic 3-Day Bash

“This has been a truly inspiring year for us and we look forward to the exciting future that lies ahead.”

Zouk KL celebrated its 12th Anniversary with a 3-day clubbing bash featuring an impressive DJ line-up including Hardwell, DJ Mag Allstars, and all Zouk KL residence DJs at their new home – TREC.

On Thursday, March 31st, Zouk KL, a double celebration was in store on the night as Zouk officially revealed the new ranking in the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2016 poll, ranking #26 club in the world. It is the first time that Zouk KL has broken through into the top 30 ranking, seeing huge success by leaping 12 positions ahead of its previous ranking. The 2 hours of official openings ended with a spectacular firework display before the party began.

The celebrations kicked off with a luxurious evening at the outdoor – TREC Quad area where honoured guests and VIPS indulged with in free flow cocktail session.

Entering into the main event, guests were presented with a line-up of performances, followed by Zouk KL and TREC’S founder Mr Cher Ng making his address at the, sharing his success story with his upcoming vision for the superclub.

On Friday, April 1st, Hardwell, an international DJ who was voted 2 times world #1 (2013 & 2014) on DJ Mag Top 100 DJs, made his special appearance and performed live as part of the second day of celebration, putting on an intense atmosphere for the crowd. The night was supported by Kill The Buzz as well as local heavyweights Goldfish and Blink, and BATE at the official after party.

The nightclub’s special weekend ended on the Saturday, April 2nd with a bang as one of DJ Mag Allstars member Adam Saville, Goldfish and Blink, and HypeEmBeats took over the DJ console to bring the signature big room sounds to the main room. The mesmerising performance kept the party going right into the early hours of the morning.

Revisit some of the top highlights and moments of the 3-day celebration in the gallery below:

For more information, hit up Zouk KL’s website or Facebook page.


Mainland: Natural Cheese To Pair Perfectly With Every Meal

Mainland is bringing us naturally-aged fine cheese all the way from the land of endless pastures and abundant sunshine, New Zealand. With Mainland’s wide variety of high quality products, food lovers can now find the perfect cheese to pair with any meal.

Whether you want some cheese in your burger, pasta, pizza, or even your Asian favourites like Hong Kong style cheese-baked rice, cheese naan and banana cheese fritters, Mainland cheese is what you need to make your meal extra delicious.

Mainland’s exquisite cheese variety, which includes Vintage, Tasty, Colby, Gouda, and Edam, allows Malaysians to explore the world of fine dairy. While all these cheesy delights can be explored on its own or paired with a choice food or beverage, each one has its own distinct character and flavour that is sure to tingle your tastebuds in unique ways.

For example, Vintage is Mainland’s premium cheddar that’s hard and crumby in texture with a savoury taste. As it’s good up to 24 months, this cheese gives it a sharp and rich flavour with a strong bite. Vintage has a sweet and smoky flavour that works best with burgers, cheese dips, pastas, beef or chicken meat jerky.

Other dishes from the Asian cuisine that also go well with Vintage include Bak Kwa and Bracken Pickles. The cheddar’s strong taste also makes it great to just on its own for a bold burst of dairy goodness on the tongue.

Tasty is another cheddar aged up to 18 months to create a full-bodied flavour with lingering fruitiness. The Tasty cheddar is comparatively softer than the Vintage cheddar, and it has a slight hint of acidity.

Tasty is a trusted favourite on cheese boards and is outstanding in baking and grilling. This cheese also pairs well with the savoury notes of chicken floss (serunding) and crispy dried seaweed.

Colby is an old-school cheese that has been crafted the same way for over 70 years. It is soft, moist and mild. Colby’s creaminess and soft texture makes it melt in your mouth while melting any cheese lover’s heart. Colby is a vegetarian-friendly and all-purpose cheese that can be enjoyed in many ways.

As Colby melts well, it is ideal for grilling and toppings. Colby is also a strong contender for being best mates with Asian cuisines, and goes wonderfully with kimchi, spicy vegetable pickles and spiced nuts.

Gouda is a Dutch-style semi-soft cheese made with full-cream milk. It is a smooth, creamy and sweet cheese that pairs well with nutty, spicy or acidic companions.

It’s sweet flavour pairs well with fresh fruits, such as plums, cherries, figs, peaches and berries. It also combines well with bold and spicy flavours, making it an ideal companion to toasted Sichuan spice, traditional chilli, and mushroom salads.

Edam is comparatively one of the more healthier cheeses, as it is high in protein, with reduced fat, and is ideal for vegetarians. It is sweet, buttery and nutty, which lends complex savoury notes to sweet and sour Asian dishes or sauces.

Edam browns well, making it a golden match for grilling, baking and toasting a delicious cheese sandwich. It’s nutty flavours also go well in soups, sauces and dips.

Mainland cheese is also rich in beta-carotene, which is a pre-cursor for Vitamin A. As the cheese is made in the lush landscapes of New Zealand, the fresh plant food consumed by grass-fed cows act as a rich source of beta-carotene. This goes on to ensure that Mainland cheese is not only versatile and delicious, but also nutritional.

“We understand that it is the little things that make all the difference and that good things take time, which is why we never give in to the temptation to rush. We believe that only care and attention deliver the best results,” says Debbie Van-Niekerk, cheese expert from Fonterra New Zealand.

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#Travel: Malaysia To Start Imposing Tourism Tax From 1st August 2017

Believe it or not, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department has confirmed that Malaysia will start imposing its tourism tax from 1st August 2017.

According to the details published on their website, tourism tax is a tax charged at a specific rate on a tourist staying at any accommodation premises provided by an operator of the said accommodation premises. It will be collected from various premises used as accommodation for tourists except homestays and kampung stays, premises that are maintained by religious institutions not for commercial purposes, and accommodation premises with fewer than 10 rooms.

Tax rates start from RM2.50 per room per night at a non-rated accommodation to RM20 per room per night at a 5-star accommodation.

According to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, “tourist” means any person, whether he is a Malaysian national or otherwise, visiting any place in Malaysia for pleasure, recreation or holiday; culture; religion; visiting friends or relatives; sports; business; meetings, conferences, seminars or conventions; studies or research; any other purpose which is not related to an occupation that is remunerated from the place visited.

This means that the tourism tax will affect both Malaysians who are travelling within Malaysia as well as foreigners regardless of the purpose of the trip. Keep in mind that this is on top of service charge (10%) and GST (6%).

Finally, where will all the returns from the tourism tax collected go?

According to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the returns will be used to “develop the tourism industry, namely the enhancement of tourism infrastructure and facilities, as well as tourism promotional activities and campaigns for the country”. It will also be used to “protect, preserve and conserve Mother Nature, culture and heritage for the benefit of not just the present generation but also the future generation”.

Thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: Royal Malaysian Customs Department.


#Apple: Initial Reactions To The #iPhone6 + #iPhone6Plus + #AppleWatch

When Apple launched their shiny, shiny new gadgets this morning, it invited lots of drooling, lots of wanting, lots of fantasising, and also some funnies. Of course, as with anything that’s new, there’s bound to be some haters, some parodies, and some funny responses. Some were from fans, some where from anti-fans, some from tech junkies, some from your average people, and let’s not forget, the brands.

We’ve picked up word about some of the funniest initial reactions that were seen so far. We’re sure the list will grow but meanwhile, check some of these out:

Clearly poking fun at the iPhone 6 Plus with this tweet:

Hey Apple, Welcome to the “Plus” Family! RT to win a FREE OnePlus One http://t.co/Z9qQCRoh7c #NeverSettle #AppleLive pic.twitter.com/yaDJuyGtDq

This was posted up by Ron Amadeo, a reviews editor at Ars Technica:

I couldn’t help myself, sorry. pic.twitter.com/NrwbqHMVL4 — Ron Amadeo (@RonAmadeo) September 9, 2014

Talk about a calm and collected “welcoming message” with a competitive streak:

Bigger screen. Better performance. Elegant design. Welcome to the party #iPhone6. pic.twitter.com/v45ZXebhbs

We’re guessing that they’re referring to the iPhone 6 Plus and how Apple is a little slow on finally introducing 2 different screen sizes. Look at how many the Windows Phone range has:

When it comes to screen size, we’ve never believed in one-size-fits-all. #lumia #windowsphone #WinPhan pic.twitter.com/xDUxDw4Ixa

— Microsoft Asia (@MicrosoftASIA) September 10, 2014

Because Apple CEO Tim Cook presented the iPhone 6 as “bigger than bigger” and hence:

RT @SonyXperia Better than bigger. http://t.co/uqJF8Xshrd #DemandGreat http://t.co/MTMnH7Clmd — Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) September 9, 2014

Last but not least.. Samsung They posted up not one, but 2 tweets promoting the Samsung GALAXY Note 4 and the Samsung GALAXY S5, and trended #GalaxyFamily on Twitter while #AppleLive (the Apple launch) was happening. What?:

A skyline is photogenic, but a skyline shot on the #GalaxyNote4 is a work of art. #GalaxyFamily pic.twitter.com/zi0oiPdUwn — Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2014

Get up close and personal. The #GalaxyS5 is 16MP strong. #GalaxyFamily pic.twitter.com/rTWUaEMXfF

Which one did you like best? Got any more that you’d like to add to the above list? Drop us the links in the comment box below!

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TUMI & Razer Collab For New Exclusive Travel & Gaming Merch

TUMI has been creating high-end travelling essentials since 1975 and is sold globally in over 75 countries. This spring, it has teamed up with Razer for four new limited-edition gear exclusive for gamers. The collaboration deepens TUMI’s base in the esports industry with Razer, which is one of the most recognised brands in the global gaming and esports communities.

Each piece is co-branded with Razer’s triple-headed snake logo and signature green accents, blended with TUMI DNA. The collection is also limited and only 1,337 units are made per style. “1337” or “LEET,” short for “elite,” was chosen specifically because gamers and esports athletes use this to identify the most skilled players.

According to TUMI Creative Director Victor Sanz, the partnership with Razer runs parallel to gamers’ lifestyles and how it influenced TUMI in the creation of the collection. “We are truly focused on all aspects of our customers’ lives, ensuring that only the best is in their hands to achieve their goals“, he added.

Aside from the two brands’ collaborations, they also promote futuristic campaign concept video sets in the metaverse and pay tribute to gamers’ determination with the slogan “Carry Hard.” “We wanted to arm them with high-quality travel gear that provided a balance of versatility and functionality“, said Razer’s Associate Director of Business Development, Addie Tan.

The retail prices of the collection are as below:

The brand-new collection unveils on the 3rd of June globally at selected TUMI stores, TUMI website, Razer website, selected Razer China Stores, and selected specialty retailers such as TMall and JD (China).

Anis Sharina contributed to this article.


Zombies In The City!

Late yesterday, zombies aka “walkers” haunted the streets of our city; making appearances at Sungei Wang, Lot 10, and Pavilion KL, exciting and shocking most pedestrians. The zombies also made an appearance at KL Sentral Transit Concourse, and we were there! Our team got up close and personal with the bloody, gruesome, and horrifying-looking ones. Were they scary? Yes.

You may remember that one time in October 2012 where we posted an interview with Laurie Holden (who plays Andrea) of one of the most popular TV series of our time, “The Walking Dead“. Oh you know, the one that has garnered an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up”, a Golden Globe Award nomination for “Best Television Series – Drama”, and a WGA Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Writing Derivative New Media” – just to name a few.

During Laurie’s interview, she led us a little bit into what to expect for season three of the show. Yes, the zombies were lurking around Kuala Lumpur to promote “The Walking Dead” (Season 3)! We hoped that we would live to tell the tale and we did. We survived the zombie invasion:

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Be sure to watch “The Walking Dead” (Season 3), a zombie-filled adventure series that will keep you on the edge of your seats! The second part of season 3 premieres on 17th February 2013 at 11pm exclusively on FOX Movies Premium (Astro Ch 413) and FOX Movies Premium HD (Astro Ch 433) and every Sunday at 11pm thereafter.

Click to view more photos from the zombie invasion!


Hype’s Now Playing: HI SUHYUN – I’m Different (ft. iKON’s Bobby)

While waiting for YG Entertainment to unveil the artistes featured in their second “YG HIPHOP PROJECT“, YG treated us with a new, sweet music video from its new unit HI SUHYUN!

It was a much anticipated music video as iKON‘s Bobby is also featured as a rapper in the song. Before the music video was released, the members of HI SUHYUN were spotted shooting the music video for the song alongside Bobby. However, no details were provided about the music video they were shooting until today.

HI SUHYUN’s “I’m Different” was released on November 18th at midnight KST. In the video, Lee Hi and Suhyun can be seen playing high school students who both have a crush on a new student (played by Bobby) at the same time.

The 2 displayed their affection to their crush but the crush failed to grasp the situation. However, that didn’t stop them from continuously displaying their affection until a huge discovery at the end of the music video. What’s the huge discovery, you ask?

Were you surprised? What do you think of the ending of the music video? Do you like the song? Share your thoughts with us in the comments box below! ;)

HI SUHYUN’s “I’m Different” is available on iTunes here.

For more information about HI SUHYUN, visit their webpage.

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MTV EMAs 2012: And The Nominees Are..

Woot! Here comes the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA). This year will see country sweetheart Taylor Swift and “good girl gone bad” Rihanna try to beat each other in a total of not one, not two, but three categories. They are, “Best Female”, “Best Pop”, and “Best Look”.

Of course, this doesn’t shadow the fact that Rihanna has a mad amount of nominations in total for this year’s EMAs? How mad? Oh, about six nominations in total. One of which is the coveted “Best Video” award, which includes other nominees such as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and (cue to take a deep breath) wait for it..PSY!

Yup. Can you believe that the gone-viral “Gangnam Style” is in the running for “Best Video” too? And who said K-Pop wasn’t taking over the world, huh?

Other nominees who are in the running to bag the 2012 MTV EMA awards are such as Justin Bieber (four nominations), Nicki Minaj (three nominations), Carly Rae Jepsen (three nominations and we’re not surprised), and Fun. (three nominations). Phew! Here are the full list of nominees:

Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris), “We Found Love”

Pitbull (featuring Chris Brown), “International Love”

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Looks like the competition is pretty tough this year! Exciting much? The 2012 MTV EMAs is going down in Frankfurt, Germany at the Festhalle on 11th November 2012 (Sunday).

Go on, show your support for your favourite artiste(s)! Make it count and cast your vote(s) now here.

Voting for EMA categories is open from now until 9th November 2012 (Friday).

For more information, visit their official website.

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#MenaMassoud: 6 Things We Know About Disney’s New Aladdin

During the D23 Expo on Saturday (15th July), Walt Disney Pictures president Sean Bailey announced that Mena Massoud will be playing the lead man in the Guy Ritchie-directed “Aladdin” live-action remake. He is joined by actress Naomi Scott, whose mother is Gujarati Indian descent, and Will Smith have officially been cast as Princess Jasmine and the Genie respectively.

The Canadian-Egyptian actor also took to Twitter to share the good news to his followers. He wrote, “So honoured & grateful for the opportunity to help bring this magical story to life once again. Let’s get to work!”

While we’re super excited to see Massoud play Aladdin, we bet many fans are curious to know more about the charming young actor. Thanks to the interweb, here are 6 things you need to know about him:

1. Massoud was born in Egypt, but was raised in Canada.

2. His first role was on “Nikita”, where he portrayed a member of Al-Qaeda.

3. He will appear in Amazon’s series “Jack Ryan” from creators Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Massoud’s character is Tarek Kassar, “the best and brightest” of the CIA analysts.

4. He looks up to Robin Williams and admitted that the late actor was the one who inspired him to pursue acting. In speaking with The Hudsucker, he said, “He was an incredibly well-rounded actor but I grew up on his role in Mrs. Doubtfire. That role by itself is very well-rounded and he goes through an amazing journey in that movie. I think it’s very underrated.”

5. Massoud is a fitness junkie (he has a 6-pack!).

6. He was born on September 17th, which means he’s a Virgo.

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What do y’all think of Disney’s new Aladdin? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: E! News, ET Online, EW, Mena Massoud’s Instagram / Featured image: Egyptian Streets.


(UPDATE) #HarithIskander: Comedian Shocked To Find Porn Site Using His Pics

Local celebrity Harith Iskander was greeted by a nasty, unpleasant surprise via a Google Alert notification just today.

The 48-year-old Malaysian comedian found that numerous pictures of his son, as well as other children, were being used not only without permission, but on a pornographic site. According to Harith, it is believed that the site is a local site as the language used on it is Bahasa Malaysia. Harith took to Facebook to voice his concerns regarding the issue:

As mentioned in his post above, he’s currently seeking assistance from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to investigate the matter. The Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (ARCPM) has also advised Harith to bring it up to the PDRM Cyber Crime Section as well as Cyber Security Malaysia (Cyber 999) and D11 Bt Aman to make it into an official report.

Note: Just in case you jump the gun and think that Harith must’ve been surfing porn to have stumbled upon the site, we’ll tell you straight up that he wasn’t. As mentioned, the notification came in via Google Alert – a Google service which allows you to get updates on a topic that interest you, for example, when people post something about you on the web.

On our end, a quick Google search led us to the said website that was using not only pictures of his children, but also Harith himself as well as his wife, Jezamine Lim. Truly vile and appalling!

The copyright at the bottom of the porn site (© 2015 All rights reserved) indicates that it has only been around for a less than a year. Well, perhaps it’s time for it to go!

Help Harith out, you guys. Report it to MCMC here.

According to a report by TMI, Commercial Crime Investigation Department deputy director (Cyber Crime & Multimedia Investigation) SAC Mohd Kamaruddin Md Din said that although police had information on individuals suspected of running such websites, the case was often difficult to prove. He told TMI:

We need to put the person at the time and place when the action took place. Then we have to get information which only the website administrator can provide. They never cooperate.

On Harith’s predicament, Kamaruddin said one way such photos could have ended up there was through picture sharing on social media platforms.

“In his (Harith’s) case, although the porn site is in the Malay language, the domain and server are highly likely hosted abroad,” said Kamaruddin.

Unfortunately such cases of stolen and unauthorised use of personal photographs are not unique, he added. In some cases, cyberbullying may also be involved, he added.

“We had one case where a complainant’s photograph was posted in a porn site. It was nothing explicit … but the culprit had sent the site admin her profiles, photos and phone number. It was a result of an office dispute between the complainant and the culprit,” said Kamaruddin.

He said in cases like this involving pornographic sites, police would request the MCMC to block such websites if investigations hit a dead end. “We have many laws that we can use to put the suspects behind bars but obtaining solid evidence is the hardest thing to do,” said Kamaruddin.

He said among the laws that can be used to charge perpetrators were the Child Act, provisions under the Penal Code for pornography and blackmailing, the Film Censorship Act and Copyright Act (for videos) as well as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.

Harith has since lodged a police report at the Taman Tun Dr Ismail police station.

Sources: Harith Iskander’s Facebook page, TMI.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Austin Mahone – Dirty Work

Austin Mahone gets steamy in “Dirty Work” music video.

Patterned to the sitcom “The Office”, the 19-year-old is told that he has to work all night in the clip. Complete with a Steve Carell look-alike boss and hilarious behind-the-scenes interviews with Mahone’s “co-workers”, the video is one part “The Office”, one part hot and steamy cubicle romance and one part mega dance party.

The video sees Mahone being told that he has to stay late to finish a project, but fortunately for the  “Mmm Yeah” singer, he won’t be the only one staying late. Dressed in a crisp white button up shirt and a black tie, Mahone takes full advantage of working overtime by seducing a sexy new hire.

Mahone does his part in showing her around the office while the entire staff watch as they get their flirt on. At one point in the “Dirty Work” music video, Mahone and his new hot co-worker sneak into the boss’ office for a steamy time before the entire staff forgo all responsibility and turn up together.

Fortunately for us, it’s Friday so Mahone’s “Dirty Work” music video sets the tone for the weekend.

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Katherine Jackson Seeks Damages Over Son’s Death

In 2009, the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson died from an overdose of Propofol, a powerful sedative administered by his doctor, Conrad Murray. Michael was only 50 years old. Following which, in 2011, Conrad Murray was jailed after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter, for giving Michael an overdose of Propofol.

News are now reporting that Michael Jackson’s mom, Katherine Jackson, is seeking billions of dollars from tour promoter AEG Live over her son’s 2009 death. The trial will finally get underway in Los Angeles this month with Katherine accusing AEG Live of negligently hiring doctor Conrad Murray to look after her son as he prepared for a “doomed” series of London shows.

She also claims that AEG Live pushed Michael Jackson too hard in preparation for the shows, leading to his chronic insomnia, which eventually resulted in Propofol administration.

If this follows through, the trial could last more than two months and Conrad Murray may be called from prison to give a deposition, but only with the jury out of the courtroom. Although, Conrad apparently can invoke his Fifth Amendment right to decline to testify in case it might incriminate him further.

This is of course coming after the bizarre incident in which 82-year-old Katherine was allegedly kidnapped by family members and taken to Arizona last year.

Gosh. When will this ever end? What would Michael think, really?


Malaysia Is Included In WINNER’s 2018 EVERYWHERE Tour!

2 days ago (Monday, 2nd July), YG Entertainment announced that iKON will be dropping by Kuala Lumpur for their 2018 “CONTINUE” Tour. Just today (Wednesday, 4th July), the label revealed that WINNER will be coming too!

The 4-member idol group will be here for their “2018 EVERYWHERE Tour”, which will kick off in Seoul on 19th August.

Other Asian countries included in the list are Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Jakarta, and Hong Kong. The list is identical to iKON’s world tour. More countries will be announced in the coming months.

Despite having made their debut 4 years ago, this will be the boy group’s first time in Malaysia. With iKON and WINNER coming, that leaves BLACKPINK as the sole YG idol group that has never visited Malaysia for a concert. Will they be next?

For more info on the concert, check out WINNER’s Facebook page.

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#StarbucksMY: JAKIM Responds To Allegations Regarding Coffee Chain’s Halal Status

Is Starbucks halal? That’s the question on everyone’s mind, after a message circulating on social media platforms claimed that the ingredients used by the coffee chain is non-halal.

However, JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) has stepped up to clarify the issue, and explained that the rumours were unfounded.

The message has been circulating mainly on WhatsApp, the widely popular messaging service, in the form of an audio message. The 10-minute audio allegedly comes from a lorry driver and apparently, accuses Starbucks of being non-halal because of their raw ingredients.

In JAKIM’s clarification, they stated that the coffee chain has always been a halal certificate owner in Malaysia, and this can be verified by consumers via their website if there are any worries. They also said that the management and control of raw materials such as coffee, sugar, and milk, are different for each country, but as far as they are concerned, it is considered halal in Malaysia.

JAKIM also stated that they have taken all the necessary steps to ensure that every single ingredient and the steps during the preparation for the ingredients abides by their regulations. The process is also closely monitored by Syariah experts and the food technology department.

The Facebook post was also reposted by Starbucks Malaysia’s Facebook page, and they further assured consumers that their beverages are certified halal by JAKIM.

To check if a food or beverage outlet is certified halal, all you have to do is make sure that the halal logo displayed at the store is still valid. If still unsure, you can contact JAKIM via their Facebook page or their mobile phone app MyJakim.


#CNBLUE: Jungshin To Act In Historical Drama Remake Of “My Sassy Girl”

It seems like the “My Sassy Girl” franchise will never die.

15 years after the original movie was released, “My Sassy Girl” will finally be adapted for the small screen. Popular actor Joo Won was previously confirmed as the male lead, and now, FNC Entertainment has revealed that CNBLUE’s bassist, Lee Jungshin, will join him in the venture.

The news confirming the CNBLUE’s member participation was announced today (Friday, 12th August). The entertainment company also disclosed that he will be playing a character named Kang Joon Hyung, who is described as a “charismatic and handsome fellow”.

The upcoming release will see “My Sassy Girl” be remade into a historical romance drama, and is expected to be completed by 2017. Filming for the drama will begin in September, but so far, no other cast members have been announced.

The drama also used an unique approach to select their main leads, allowing the public to choose for their favourite actor or actresses via voting on V App.

“My Sassy Girl”, a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy, was extremely successful and even spawned multiple movie remakes, including a Hollywood version of the same name, Bollywood version titled “Ugly Aur Pagli”, a Nepali version named Sano Sansar”, and a Chinese version simply termed “My Sassy Girl 2”.

The official sequel for the movie, “My New Sassy Girl”, was also released in South Korea and China recently. The production saw Cha Tae Hyun reprising his role as Gyunwoo, with f(x)’s Victoria taking on the role of the “sassy girl”.

Jungshin made his debut with CNBLUE in 2010 with “Bluetory”, then nabbed his first acting gig in the KBS2 drama “Seoyoung, My Daughter” in 2012.


Boys Like Girls + Motion City Soundtrack Live!

It’s that time of the year – the time for another Rockawayfest Showcase.

Taking cue from positive responses of the first two showcases (read: Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba and Sum 41) the good people of Livescape Asia presents another tasteful event for the second half of the year, the third installment of the Rockawayfest Showcase series which will be featuring “Boys Like Girls” and “Motion City Soundtrack” live in Kuala Lumpur!

We know that you’re thinking. “What? Boys Like Girls are back from complete silence?”

After taking a break to catch their breaths from a whirlwind five years of touring, the Boys Like Girls boys regrouped in November 2011 to begin recording their forthcoming album. The album, named “Crazy World” is slated for a late summer/early fall release this year. So we guess their lucky Malaysian fans will be able to see them perform new material live long before their album is out.

Joining them in the showcase is pop-punk band, Motion City Soundtrack. The band was formed back in 1999 with a temporary line-up of members until 2002. Now, with the line-up firmly in place, they took to touring through Europe and Japan alongside Blink 182. Blink’s bassist, Mark Hoppus, took a liking to the band and agreed to produce their album, “Commit This to Memory”. Insert fangirl squeal here!

Also, this Rockawayfest Showcase will be happening live on the 12th July 2012 (Thursday) at Neverland, Kuala Lumpur, right before Puasa!

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As a matter of fact, Rahul Kukreja (Director of LIVE Events for Livescape) said, “With the fasting month just around the corner, we thought it would be great to hose another Rockawayfest Showcase. This showcase is also to give people an appetizer before we reveal full details on Rockaway Festival 2012 later in the month.”

Tsk. The surprises never end. In any case, how about that, guys? You game or what?

Venue:  Neverland, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur

Tickets: RM55 via AirAsia RedTix, RM85 (limited Rockaway Festival Pre-Release Special via I Love Discount includes Rockaway Festival + Rockawayfest Showcase tickets)

Opening Acts: The Azenders, Lab The Rat, and An Honest Mistake

Disclaimer: This is strictly 18 years old and above event. Tickets will be available via www.AirAsiaRedTix.com and its ticketing outlets from 27th June 2012 (Wednesday). The Rockaway Festival Pre-release Special will be launched on 26th June 2012 (Tuesday).

For more information, hit up Livescape Asia’s Facebook page.

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Zee Avi Not Happy That People Are Using Her Song Without Permission

Uh oh! Looks like global star Zee Avi is not really pleased knowing that people have been using her song without her consent.

The Sarawak-born entertainer recently uploaded a snippet of a health awareness song that samples her 2009 hit “Bitter Heart” on her Twitter.

Disappointed with the fact, Zee Avi tweeted, “Umm guys, just so you know, when you do things like this, you need permission! It does not matter if you changed the lyrics, this is all intellectual property that you need to know.”

The “Kantoi” hit-maker further added, “You know these things are not done for fun okay? I have my former labels and publishers to go through for stuff like this! Please be more knowledgeable when pursuing things like this!” In another tweet, she revealed that this is not the first time she had encountered such situation.

Moral of the story: Please be more mindful when using other people’s properties. Plagiarism is not cool, guys!


#LINE: Selfie Made Easy With The B612 Camera App

Seriously, who needs expensive selfie cameras with beauty effects when there’s this handy new app from LINE?

They’ve recently announced the release of B612, the camera app made especially for selfies. This extremely simple camera app aims to strip away any unnecessary features and focus solely on making selfies look more beautiful and fabulous. Following its successful launch on iOS, the app is now also available on Google Play for Android users.

With the recent selfie craze taking Malaysia by storm, LINE’s B612 Camera App is an awesome tool with tons of filter options to play with the images. B612 is for those who want to take gorgeous pictures of themselves, for those who like to flaunt photos of themselves on their social network profiles and the shutterbugs who blog their own images on the go.

After all, according to a recent TIME Magazine survey, Petaling Jaya, and George Town have one of the highest number of selfie takers in the world and B612 is bound to be bonus for these Malaysian selfie takers!

B612 was named for one of the planets that the prince from the novella “The Little Prince” lived on. This app is sure to prove indispensable, whether you use it to take that perfect shot, for photos with your friends, or to keep a record of your daily life.

Here’s how to take gorgeous selfies with B612 and shine like a star:

Up to 53 filters designed especially for selfies

Soft-focusing with no prior setup required!

Comes with an easy-to-use collage feature too

For more information, hit up LINE’s website or LINE Malaysia’s Facebook page.


#Pokemon: Legendary Pictures To Release Live-Action “Detective Pikachu” Film

It’s official – a live-action Pokemon movie is in the works!

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Thomas Tull’s Legendary Pictures, which is a division of China’s Dalian Wanda Group since January, and the Pokemon Co., will be launching the 1st Pokemon live-action film franchise based on “Detective Pikachu”, a new character in the Pokemon universe.

Just in case you didn’t know, “Detective Pikachu” is an adventure game for the Nintendo 3DS where the player portrays the role of a human assistant to Pikachu, a detective with above-average intelligence who is a self-styled private investigator.

It was also reported that Universal Pictures will handle the film’s distribution outside of Japan while Toho will handle the Japanese distribution.

Pokemon was first created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1995 and the beloved franchise extends a wide range of spin-offs including video games, trading cards, TV shows (anime), comic books (manga), and movies that revolve around the unique creatures that are collected by Pokemon Trainers, who then train them to battle for sport or keep them as pets.

The first Pokemon role-playing video game (RPG) was released in 1996 for Game Boy while the 1st film, titled “Pokemon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back”, was released in 1998.

Since the launch of the Pokemon Go app, Nintendo’s stock has seen a massive jump of 25%. It’s no wonder Hollywood is jumping on this franchise at the height of its craze.

No plot details or a release date for the upcoming movie has been confirmed yet, but production is expected to start in 2017.

We’ll be updating this post with more information as soon as we get ’em details ?

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant.

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TVXQ’s “Catch Me” Tour in Malaysia

This is it. One of Asia’s most successful groups and the “King of K-Pop” will be making their way to Malaysia after what seems like eons. Remember that one time TVXQ came in 2006 as part of their first international tour, “Rising Sun 1st Asia Tour”? They were the first Korean artiste to have ever held a concert in Malaysia.

Since then, a lot has changed in the group.

But all is apparently well because TVXQ (Yunho and Changmin) are back! Yes, the rumours are true. In conjunction with the release of their sixth studio album, “Catch Me”, the South Korean boys are going on a “TVXQ! Live World Tour Catch Me” live concert tour. Having kicked off in Seoul in November 2012, TVXQ has big plans to visit neighbouring Asian countries, as well as the United States, Russia, France, England, and Australia. And when we say, “Asian countries”, we mean that Malaysia is one of their many stops!

Organized by JPM Music, this is the first TVXQ concert in Malaysia that the K-Pop idol boy group will appear as a duo – and their first concert in six years. It’s about time!

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Tickets are limited to 9,000 only. All categories of tickets will be available during launch day on 16th March 2013, from 11am to 3pm at ticketing booths located at 6th Floor of Sungei Wang Plaza.

VVIP tickets and Premium Zone tickets are only available during launch day or can be arranged by contact with the organizer via email request: ticketing@jpmmusic.com.my (first come first serve basis) with the limit of FIVE tickets per person. Purchase of VVIP tickets or Premium zone tickets will enable a chance to win Special Passes.

Starting from 2pm onwards, all categories of tickets excluding VVIP tickets and Premium Zone tickets are available to purchase through:

Cassiopeia, rejoice! Because there ain’t no comeback better than this.

For more information, visit JPM Music’s website or TVXQ’s website.


Bunkface Promotes “Akhir Zaman” On Other Platforms After FB & Spotify Removals

Yikes! Bunkface’s controversial single “Akhir Zaman” has not only been removed from YouTube, but subsequently from Spotify and Facebook as well.

The news was recently confirmed by the punk rock trio themselves via their official Facebook page. Though, the song is still available on other digital platforms such as Joox, Deezer and also Apple Music.

“Within a week, our song was taken down by FB, YouTube and Spotify. They can take down our video and our song, but not our spirit,” they wrote on the caption. Following that, the boys have decided to release the physical version of the single, urging fans to give their full support for their comeback.

The exclusive “Akhir Zaman” single album is available in limited amount of copies only. Pre-order for the CD has already started today (Wednesday, 11th March) with price as low as RM10 (this excludes shipping fee).

Scrolling through the comments, most Bunkface fans have been voicing out their undying love and support towards the 3-piece band. However, a few of them even clapped back at the haters, particularly the LGBT community, for being overly triggered by the song’s dark message.

On the contrary, a number of queer activists have been pointing out their frustration towards a few digital streaming sites. In this case, they argued that the online music platforms are being hesitant in removing the song that heavily promotes hate speech.

For those interested, check out Apple Music’s response as posted by Queer Lapis below:

The drama between Bunkface and the LGBT community has not subsided as both aren’t backing down from their stand.

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#BadLiar: Did You Catch Taylor Swift & Demi Lovato’s Cameo In Selena Gomez’s MV?

After Selena Gomez’s released the audio to “Bad Liar” almost a month ago, she has finally treated fans with the official music video.

Since it came out on Wednesday (14th June), eagle-eyed fans have spotted a pair of famous divas in Gomez’s new visual. In a surprising revelation, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato were featured on a wall art. Did you spot them?

In the Jesse Peretz-directed 70s style video, the 24-year-old singer can be seen portraying 4 interacting characters as they navigate school life, family issues, and conflicting desires. Not only does Gomez plays an unpopular school girl but she also develops a crush on a female PE teacher (yep, that’s the singer in the Farrah Fawcett style blonde wig).

Although the video is charming and unconventional, fan groups (like Selenators and the Swifties) are most excited about the bedroom scene. If you look closely at the bedroom wall in the background, you’d notice a “Charlie’s Angels” poster featuring Swift (center) and Lovato (left). Too cute, no?

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It’s no secret that Gomez is super tight with Katy Perry’s nemesis. While Gomez has been enjoying time away from the limelight with her boyfriend The Weeknd, Swift also has been keeping a low profile since dating English actor Joe Alwyn.

Even though Gomez and Lovato had a brief falling out, it’s nice to see that perhaps the former BFFs are on good terms again. Regardless of the fan speculation that’s been going on, we enjoyed watching the elaborate narrative for “Bad Liar”.

Interestingly enough, if you watch till the end, the video also teases Gomez’s next single, which is titled “Fetish”. The pop star has revealed that the tune will be wildly different from “Bad Liar” and “It Ain’t Me”.


#AMAs: Pentatonix Pulls Off Awe-Inspiring #StarWars Tribute At 2015 AMAs

The a capella game was strong with this one.

In case you missed it, a capella group Pentatonix performed a loving tribute to “Star Wars” and its legendary theme at the 2015 American Music Awards (AMAs). They even got “Star Wars” veteran star Han Solo Harrison Ford, the evening’s surprise guest, to introduce the 5-piece group!

Decked in “Star Wars”-influenced gear, Pentatonix then paid a beautiful homage to legendary composer John Williams’ iconic “Star Wars” film score. Back by a full orchestra. And with classic scenes from the beloved franchise playing behind Pentaonix, no less!

Cue the goosebumps and the happy tears of joy:

Don’t forget! “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is set to be released in Malaysia on 17th December 2015.

Featured image from Entertainment Weekly.

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#NewBalance: All White Special Edition MRT580XX To Be Made Available In Malaysia

White is considered the colour of perfection, as it is often associated with purity and innocence.

This summer, Boston-based New Balance achieves a whole new level of perfection by launching the new MRT580XX. This reinterpretation of the classic 580 drew inspiration from the season’s rising fashion trends and was designed with the fashion-conscious consumers in mind.

It will be made available in Asia in a clean all-white look, delivered in special packaging that features the same thematic elements from the enclosed shoe.

The 580 has been one of the most well-known New Balance heritage silhouettes since 1996. Incorporated with the brand’s lightweight REVlite midsole, it is now reimagined with an all-white treatment to suit the ever-changing urban style. The resulting clean look on this classic silhouette offers versatility in completing an outfit and gives birth to a chic sophisticated minimal look.

MRT580XX is intricately designed to achieve that casual but refined, classic yet contemporary look. White genuine leather with embossed crocodile skin-like finish is used on the sneakers, providing a hint of organic texture that refines the shoe’s minimalist white look. White straight lined crosses are evenly scattered throughout the shoe, establishing a contrast with the raw quality of the surface material. It also lends to an intriguingly coherent overall style. Inherited from the brand’s performance line, ultra reflective details are placed on the shoe tongue, the “N” logo and the white-cross patterning.

Not only do these details bring out the theme of contrasting elements, they also daringly highlight the crucial character of the shoes wearer. The choice of roundish shoelaces further emphasises the clean and assertive look.

The brand’s careful consideration of how this shoe is presented is more than applause-worthy. Echoing the theme of contrast, the package features a crisp and cool classic colour combo of a black shoebox with a white wrapper. Elaborate details like the mini crosses that pop on the wrapping paper and the crocodile skin texture etched on the black shoebox further demonstrate New Balance’s determination to offer a unique fashion experience with the 580XX.

This special edition sneaker is luxuriously designed with the suggested retail price of RM699. It will be flying off the shelves at select New Balance outlets on 28th June 2015. The shoes are limited edition & exclusive as only 22 pairs of MRT580XX are available in Malaysia.

For more information, please visit New Balance’s official website.


OneRepublic Scheduled To Perform In Malaysia This April

If you missed out on the chance to catch OneRepublic back in 2013, here’s your chance to catch them live this year!

Last month, it was announced that the pop rock band will be making a quick return to Singapore. The good news, the Ryan Tedder-fronted band will also be stopping by our local shores shortly after.

Besides Tedder, the current members in OneRepublic include Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Brent Kutzle, and Eddie Fisher. Since releasing their last album “Oh My My” back in 2016, the successful group has released hits such as “Wherever I Go” as well as “Kids”. According to the lead vocalist, the band has been working on their 5th studio album. Fans can expect it to debut later this year.

OneRepublic’s concert in Kuala Lumpur hasn’t been officially announced yet. As per More Than Good Hooks, only the concert date has been confirmed so far. Details on the venue and ticket prices will be unveiled soon. Aside from Malaysia and Singapore, OneRepublic will also be performing in Seoul, South Korea.

Brought to you by WGW Entertainment Sdn. Bhd., the details to OneRepublic “Live in Malaysia 2018” are as follows:


Hype’s Now Playing: K-Town Clan – Party Animal

It’s Friday people! And we’ve got the perfect song to keep you pumped before you head off to party the weekend away.

Malaysian rap group K-town Clan which consists of Vid, Bo and Roshan Jamrock pays homage to their hometown Kajang with their group name, caught their first big break in 2005 when they were crowned champion in the vocal category of talent show Blast Off – Season 1.

Knowns as the first group to introduce the crunk rap genre to the local music scene, K-Town Clan’s music has a party and dance vibe. The group’s debut album, Playground features popular hit singles such as Come Get Some, Give Em The Ughh and Party Animal.

Kick start your weekend with Party Animal – check out the video here!

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Our Top 10 Movie Songs Of All Time

Because sometimes, the songs help make the movie.

Movies and music have been a natural combination ever since sound was first added to moving images. Whether a movie is a tear-jerking drama, an action-packed thriller or a comedy that will have you laughing your arses off, the right song at the right moment will always elevate the impact of a scene.

Although great movies and great soundtracks can go hand in hand, there were also plenty of songs written for movies have stood on their own, with the popularity and success of some eclipsing the movies that inspired them. Here’s our pick of some our favourite movie songs of all time.

Queen Bey‘s song was supposed to be on the 2006 soundtrack to “The Pink Panther” remake in which she co-starred with Steve Martin but instead the track played during the movie’s closing credits, from which it gained heaps of popularity with a music video directed by Hype Williams.

2.  Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

Written by Dolly Parton in 1973, the single “I Will Always Love You” found its way on 1992’s soundtrack for the movie “The Bodyguard” after star Kevin Costner played Linda Ronstadt’s 1975 version for Whitney Houston. Houston’s smash-hit cover ruled on the Hot 100 for 14 weeks and became her signature song.

This song never fails to make us want to boogie! Producer Robert Stigwood hired the Bee Gees to provide songs for the film, originally to be called “Saturday Night”. When Stigwood asked the group to change the song’s name to match the movie, the Bee Gees declined, saying there were already too many songs with “Saturday” in the title. Stigwood eventually gave in and made the brilliant decision to mix this song’s title with his original film title and renamed the movie to “Saturday Night Fever”. Another track from this movie that we really enjoy is “How Deep Is Your Love” by the Bee Gees.

4. Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You

Till this day, this hit single from Bryan Adams has the power to sweep any girl of her feet. So romantic and cheesy, it’s the classic love song. Featured in the classic American adventure film, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1993), directed by Kevin Reynolds, the movie starred Kevin Costner as Robin Hood and Morgan Freeman as Azeem. Apart from becoming the third highest grossing film in 1991 as the movie was a major box office hit, making over $390 million worldwide, the film’s theme song by Bryan Adams was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song. Following in the success of the movie, the track became Adam’s biggest hit, spending 7 weeks at number #1.

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Survivor’s “Eye Of The Tiger” is Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky III”. Stallone, who originally wanted to use Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust” for his vastly popular “Rocky III” training montage, changed his mind when Freddie Mercury and co. didn’t grant him the license. Sly then turned to Survivor’s Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan, who wrote the “Eye Of The Tiger” in part by timing the guitar and drum hits to coincide with Rocky’s punches. We’ve must say, we’re glad it worked out the way it did.

6. Destiny’s Child – Independent Woman, Part 1

What goes best with a movie featuring powerful trio of ladies in a movie? A gorgeous track by a powerful girl group trio. That being said, it’s not surprise that Destiny’s Child was the perfect choice to perform an anthem for the ladies in the “Charlie’s Angels” remake. Also, following in the theme of threes, the song was the group’s third Hot 100 Number #1.

7. Coolio featuring L.V. – Gangsta’s Paradise

Taking cues from Stevie Wonder’s 1976 song “Pastime Paradise”, Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” was the theme song for the 1995 inner-city drama “Dangerous Minds”. Having spent 3 weeks at the number #1 spot on the Hot 100, the track also won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance, among other awards.

Before “Rap God” and “Monster”, there was “Lose Yourself”. Eminem wrote and performed the song “Lose Yourself” based on his “8 Mile” character B-Rabbit, a fictional take on the struggles of the real-life Marshall Matters. The track, written on the movie set, went on to win the Best Original Song Oscar and 2 Grammys.

Written, composed and performed by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, “I See Fire” is from the movie “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”. Appearing as the end-credit song for the film, it entered the UK Single Charts at number #13 and reached number #1 in New Zealand on its sixth week, marking Sheeran’s first number #1 single in New Zealand. Handpicked by director Peter Jackson, Sheeran saw the film, wrote the song, and recorded most of it on the same day. Sheeran received a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Original song for “I See Fire”.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” got us hooked on it even before we watched the movie. How? Because of it’s brilliant soundtrack on it’s equally brilliant trailer, that’s how! Apart from “Hooked On A Feeling”, the movie featured a beautiful list of songs but this one just happens to be our favourite. Also, considering that we are in a generous mood today, we’ve inserted an additional video featuring “Guardians of the Galaxy” Soundtrack Volume 1 for your listening pleasure.

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#TGV: Biggest IMAX To Open At Sunway Velocity Mall Next Week (13th December)

Movie buffs, we’ve got some good news for you!

Soon, moviegoers will be able to have the ultimate immersive experience with the biggest IMAX screen in Malaysia at TGV Cinemas in Sunway Velocity Mall.

According to Cinema Online, the debut of TGV Cinemas Sunway Velocity will be the 4th TGV Cinemas in Cheras, following TGV Cinemas Cheras Selatan, TGV Cinemas 1 Shamelin, and TGV Cinemas Cheras Sentral. The new cinema will be equipped with 7 standard digital halls, 1 IMAX theatre, as well as 1 Indulge hall.

Although the grand opening for TGV Cinemas Sunway Velocity will be on 13th December (next Tuesday), it is expected to begin operations sometime this week. This means fans will be able to catch the Malaysian premiere of the highly-anticipated “Star Wars” spin-off, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. Yay ;)

As for Sunway Velocity Mall, it will open its doors to the public tomorrow (Thursday, 8th December).

For more information on its upcoming events, check out the official website here.


Hype’s Now Playing: Baauer Ft. AlunaGeorge & Rae Sremmurd − One Touch

Do that “Harlem Shake”, nope, not this time.

After unintentionally dominating the entire internet for a month last year, Baauer who brought the world “Harlem Shake” has kept his musical output to a bare minimum, only emerging every six month or so to release a couple of huge tracks before vanishing again. Now, though, it looks like he’s far away enough from the “Harlem Shake” zeitgeist to announce a full EP and share a big collaboration.

The new track, available below, is titled “One Touch” and is a hard-hitting R&B jam rather than the expected club banger. Also, AlunaGeorge’s Aluna Francis makes for the perfect choice of guest vocal on the track. Baauer refers to the track as “the prototype” of “what’s to come”. We sure hope he’s not joking because those Rae Sremmurd versus on top of the twisted bassline and sultry vocals make “One Touch” a pretty unique song, unique enough to have us drooling for more.

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ATLAS Vending Introduces New Minit Mart To Malaysians

ATLAS Vending, an F&B vending operator, is expanding the potential of automated retail in Malaysia with the launch of Minit Mart, its new concept of fully-automated self-service retail stores. To kick off the Minit Mart sub-brand, ATLAS Vending has rolled out Minit Mart outlets at Caltex stations on the KESAS Highway and in Bandar Utama as well as at the Salak Tinggi station on the KLIA Transit line.

The launch – in line with the upcoming festive season ‘balik kampung’ exodus, is highlighting Minit Mart’s convenience in offering quick purchases via automated cashless transactions round the clock. Travellers will be able to avoid packed R&R stops and long queues at cashier counters during peak travel periods when they want to buy refreshments, helping them save time and providing reassurance to those who wish to avoid crowds, besides offering refreshments to consumers after the mart’s operational hours. In the introductory phase, the Minit Mart outlets will feature a range of food and drink products and other handy supplies for travellers, from brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Wonda Coffee, 7 Days, and many more.

“In view of the reopening of borders and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season, when we will surely see a surge in road users and travellers, we decided to introduce Minit Mart at these Caltex stations and the KLIA Transit station to give Malaysians a hands-on experience of how Minit Mart can improve their quick shopping experience when they are travelling. We believe this can generate word of mouth exposure for Minit Mart and improve acceptance for this automated retail concept, which in turn helps generate interest among businesses to adopt Minit Mart as a sales channel,” said Amy Gan, Head of Marketing & Ancillary Business, ATLAS Vending.

Following the launch of the Minit Mart concept, ATLAS Vending is seeking to expand the stores to more locations with high foot traffic round the clock, such as commercial and office complexes, hospitals and 24-hour clinics, residences, malls, education institutions as well as other transportation hubs. By 2023, the company targets to set up Minit Mart facilities at 50 locations across Malaysia.

In accordance with ATLAS Vending’s commitment to improving sustainability, all Minit Mart structures will be made from fully-recyclable steel, polycarbonate and alucubond, and be fitted with energy-saving features, whereby 40% of energy used for cooling is reduced by cutting off the use of the compressor and maintaining cooling through the insulation system during off-peak hours, and reducing 50% of energy used for lighting by switching off the light box from 7am to 7pm daily using a timer. Meanwhile, all paper cups used in Minit Mart outlets are made of responsibly-sourced FSC-certified paper.


#Selangor: Government To Ban The Use Of Polystyrene & Plastic Starting Next Year

People of Selangor, you might have to cut down on your usage of polystyrene containers and plastic bags soon.

Selangor currently has the “No Plastic Bag Day” campaign in place, which bans businesses from giving out plastic bags to customers on Saturday, but starting from January next year, the usage of all sorts of polystyrene and plastics will not be allowed throughout the week.

To those who forget to bring their recycling bags, a charge of 20 cents will be charged per plastic bag. However, polystyrene containers will be banned, no matter the circumstances.

To get things started, Green Technology and Environment committee chairman Elizabeth Wong said that “all official events and buildings” of Selangor’s state government would stop the usage of plastic bags and polystyrene by next month. She also added that most peddlers and traders reacted positively to the current campaign, and those who do not want to obey the law will not be able to apply or renew their trading license.

The new ban would be enforced through each local council, with the local councils of Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, and Sepang already passing the by-laws.

Penang was the first to get the ball rolling by introducing the no-plastic ban, followed by Malacca, Johor, and Shah Alam.

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OHRWURM Pres. John Digweed At Zouk KL

Some DJ careers are built on hype. John Digweed‘s career is built on substance. One of the planet’s most popular DJs, his sets never fall out of favour with clubbers the world over, as his relentless global gig schedule testifies.

From ethereal, swirling cinematic soundscapes to energy-infused bass-bothering tech growlers, a new generation of clubbers are learning what we already know – that there’s nothing quite like being locked into a John Digweed set.

In a dance scene increasingly inhabited by inflated egos and gimmicks, John’s approach remains all drive, no drama, a heads-down crack-on attitude that has won him the respect of his peers. However, the fact remains that John Digweed has notched up a mighty list of groundbreaking achievements since he first became involved in the embryonic acid house scene as a 15-year-old lad in Hastings.

From Top 40 smashes “Heaven Scent” and “For What You Dream Of”(with Nick Muir) to world renowned mix CDs for Renaissance, GU and Northern Exposure, it’s little surprise he was voted No.1 DJ in the World by DJmag readers in 2001:

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Ten years on, the excitement John Digweed generates is even more palpable today. With Nick he has scored a Hollywood film (Stark Raving Mad) and Spiderma’s animated series for Sony/MTV. toured with David Bowie and Moby, and transformed Brighton Beach into the UK’s biggest beach party (250,000 people) with Fatboy Slim. His Transitions, Bedrock and Structures albums continue to turn new fans on worldwide, Bedrock’s recent 12th birthday party at London’s O2 Brixton Academy was a road-blocked sell-out and his Transitions radio show is one of the world’s most successful dance music shows, broadcast across 45 countries to a staggering weekly audience of over 14 million.

But the real beauty in John Digweed’s story lies in his unflinching belief in the music he plays. And with new music comes new chapters in an already astonishing career.

Ticket Entry: RM60 Ladies / RM60 Men (inc 1 drink)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

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


#LifeInColor: To Make SG Debut As Part Of Big Bang – The Creation Of Color World Tour

It’s time to add some colour to your life!

Thinking of painting the town red? Do that and more by painting it in a various colours as “Life In Color, The World’s Largest Paint Party” is making its way to Singapore!

After its stellar 2-day party in Miami, where more than 50,000 party-goers were splashed with over 76,000 litres of paint, the colourful festival is heading to Siloso Beach with its “Big Bang − The Creation of Color” World Tour.

Let us paint you a picture of what you can expect: Imagine an ocean of paint raining down on you as you party with some of the best DJs in the world. Beautiful, no?

“Life In Color, Big Bang – The Creation of Color World Tour” in Singapore is set to be one big colourful, slimy mess so get ready to be swathed in multi coloured hues!

Details for “Life in Color, Big Bang – The Creation of Color World Tour, Singapore 2015” are as follows:

Ticket prices: Phase 1: SGD 85 (1,000 tickets only) Phase 2: SGD 95 Phase 3: SGD 105

Tickets will be available from 9am on March 2nd (Monday) on Sistic.

As of now, there are no details as to when the lineup will be released and we will continue to update this post when we get more information.

For more information, visit “Life In Color, Big Bang – The Creation of Color World Tour” Facebook page.

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5 Ways Robert Pattinson’s Batman Could Be Better Than Christian Bale’s

For the longest time, Christian Bale’s Batman in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Trilogy” was touted as the best live-action iteration of the character. Sure we enjoyed Michael Keaton’s manic performance and Val Kilmer did a decent job. George Clooney though…now that was humiliating. Then out of nowhere, we get “Batman Begins”. A bold, more grounded take on the character. One that explored the mechanics of crime-fighting, the politics of Gotham and the ethos of the character. From there, Nolan began deconstructing the notion comic book films in 2008’s “The Dark Knight”. A film that many (us included) saw at the time as the pinnacle of comic book films.

Next to perhaps Kevin Conroy from the “Batman: The Animated Series”, Bale was our Batman. Ben Affleck did a valiant job but his characterisation was a bit off. Namely the part where he mows people down with machine guns. Truly a morally conflicted character. Oh yes, Bale was the one and only true Dark Knight but after seeing Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” with Robert Pattinson under cowl, we’re not so sure anymore. As much as we love Nolan’s films, they were not without their issues. Issues that director Matt Reeves could address in his future films.

Christopher Nolan’s oeuvre can best be described as thematic and conceptual showcases. The moment the director gets hold of an idea that captures his attention, nothing else matters. Which can be at times a detriment. Controversial, we know but there were moments in “The Dark Knight” in which Batman seemed like a secondary character to the things happening around him. His finale to the trilogy “The Dark Knight Rises” was a disappointment for us in terms of how Nolan concluded Bruce Wayne’s character arc. The romance between Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul was rushed and the romance between Batman and Catwoman was rushed.

Director Matt Reeves too can balance weighty ideas of politics, human nature and even religion except he doesn’t’ have sacrifice character development in pursuit of his v. His “Planet of the Apes” trilogy in our mind is an immaculate masterpiece with a powerful character arc for Caesar. He did that for a bloody ape! Now imagine what he could do with “The Batman”. Moreover, it’s Matt Reeves’ auteur vision for Batman that cements our confidence. He isn’t interested in trying to create the next big blockbuster, he wants to create something intimate and visceral. So do we think Reeves could craft a more rounded and dynamic transformational arc for Robert Pattinson’s Batman than Nolan? His track record seems to imply so.

There’ll always be people out there who will doubt Pattinson’s calibre as an actor due to his days in the “The Twilight Saga”. To them we say that they clearly have not done their research. The man’s career is impressive to say the least. In films like 2017’s “Good Time” and 2019’s “The Lighthouse”, he’s shown that he’s able to play damaged and downright scary characters. In Netflix’s “The King”, he’s shown to be able to balance menace, charisma and humuor. Seriously, go watch “The King” today because his performance there was amazing! Nolan has a very idealised vision of Bale’s Batman. Even when his Batman is forced to engage with the darker elements of his world, he meets it with near-perfect deontological clarity.

One aspect that director Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson understands about the character, better than Nolan in some regard, is Bruce Wayne’s psychology. Dressing up like an armoured bat and stalking criminals is insane behaviour! The vigilante trope has been so normalised in our culture that we forget that sometimes. This mental nuance is not lost on Pattinson. He describes his Batman as “crazy and perverse”. So if you’re expecting to see the noble, clear-minded dark crusader of Nolan’s films, then you’re in for a shock. This is an unhinged individual battling against other demented criminals. A role that Pattinson is far more tailored to do than actor Christian Bale.

Christian Bale had really put in the work to fit the role of Batman. By sheer will and determination, he became the benchmark for what a fit Batman should look like. That being said, there were moments in which Batman’s physicality didn’t quite match the way he fought in battle. Don’t believe us? Go watch 2008’s “The Dark Knight” and tell us you don’t see those awkward jolts in the way Batman throws punches and parries. You don’t really notice this in light of the big picture but it becomes glaring when you pay attention to the way hits and connections are set up. Admittedly, the fight choreography did improve in “The Dark Knight Rises” but there’s a still a sense of constructedness to the melees.

Where’s the raw power? Where’s the fury? Well,  we’ve got news for you, Pattinson’s Batman has that and in spades. The recent trailer dropped at DC’s Fandome event revealed a Batman full of wrath and rage. There are scenes in the trailer in which people were genuinely terrified of how far Batman’s willing to beat down on someone. Even Catwoman looked concerned at one point. Pattinson brings a frightening intensity to the way his Batman moves and attacks. Simply put, he fights like a man possessed, which is perfectly in line with Pattinson’s portrayal. A man becoming a monster to fight monsters. It’s time we had a scary Batman.

Christian Bale’s Batsuit is easily one of the most iconic batsuits of all time. The way the plated kevlar is split into individual pieces instead being part of a rubbery whole was an inspired choice. Finally, a live-action Batman that can turn his head around! The jet black colour scheme to match his ninja training in stealth makes tactical sense. The redesign of the Bat symbol from one with garish wings and pointed ears to this sleak, clean emblem also gave the Bat a functional template for a shuriken. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into the design. It comes with a few trade-offs though. As Lucius Fox mentioned in “The Dark Knight”, his suit uses kevlar, making him more mobile but also vulnerable to bullets and knives. All in all, it’s a good compromise between the classic rubber suits of the past and modern motorcycle armour.

However, this new Batsuit is magnificent. Reeves has completely ditched the rubbery homage and went full modern. In lieu of separate kevlar pieces, we get sheets of metal plates that fold from the chest to the rest of the torso. The helm is far more stripped down with it only covering the top half of his head instead of wrapping around his cheeks, adding a grizzled edge to the man behind the mask. Then there’s that metal Bat symbol. That worn-out, metallic emblem that barely resembles the icon. As if its still in its early stage of conception, much like our new Dark Knight himself. We’ve yet to see the full arsenal that Pattinson’s suit has on display but one thing we can say is that it is definitely bullet-proof! We love Batsuits that tell a story and we’ve gotta say that Pattinson’s tells an intriguing one.

Alas, we come to the most memeable part of Nolan’s Batman films: that darn, chain-smoker voice. We get that Bruce Wayne can’t just use his regular voice when he’s out on the prowl. He has to change his pitch and cadence to mask his true identity. The raspy voice that he employs is a bit of a double-edged sword. Sometimes, it sounds intimidating when spoken softly, like a wolf growling in the dark. When Batman has to project his voice, there are moments when it sounds like he’s gargling a bowl of marbles. Again, in the context of the phenomenal writing and plot, it barely registers. On its own though, we can’t help but chuckle a little whenever we hear “swear to me!”.

Pattinson’s Bat-voice sounds like a toned down version of Bale’s hoarsed growl. In the trailers we’ve seen, Pattinson too has a slight growl in his voice. The difference here is that it doesn’t sound strained, it’s a little more natural and therefore allows for Pattinson to be comfortable when he needs to turn up the dramatic intensity. The only surefire way to judge his Bat-voice would be to hear it when he code-switches to his public persona, Bruce Wayne. Nonetheless, you have to admit that “I’m vengeance” line in trailers did light a fire in your heart.

So which Batman are you rooting for? Christian Bale or Robert Pattinson? Maybe you’re an oddball and you think Ben Affleck’s Batman is the best. In any case, be sure to let us know in the comments and to check out “The Batman” when it hits theaters on March 4th 2022!


Top 15 Strangest Football Rituals

If you’ve ever watched the FIFA World Cup or any football games in real life or on television, you’d know that some football players have their signature styles or quirks. But did you know that some of them have their own rituals? These rituals, strange as they may seem, range from the order they put their equipment to the music they listen to pregame, and even to their individual moves after scoring a goal.

We’ve picked out some of the superstitions and rituals footballers/coaches go through to help with their games/teams:

1. John Terry, former England captain, always sits in the same place on the bus, always listens to the same CD en route to the stadium, and he always ties a band three times on his socks. And we still have no idea why, but we bet neither does he.

2. Bobby Moore, England’s World Cup-winning skipper from 1966 had an odd habit when it came to getting kitted out for action. He would insist on being the last player to put on his shorts, and would often take them off again if one of his teammates decided to change theirs or play mind games with him.

3. In the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, South Africa’s Steven Pienaar crouched in the centre of the circle while his teammates placed their hands on his head and bellowed out words of encouragement at each other.

4. At the 1998 World Cup, France’s team was riding a wave of superstition, with defender Laurent Blanc kissing goalkeeper Fabien Barthez’s shaved head before each game. As the wins piled up, so did the smooches. By the time France took on Brazil in the final, the entire team was in on the pregame ritual. France went on to defeat Brazil to hoist its first World Cup trophy.

5. In 2006, Ecuador’s World Cup team implemented its own pregame power play, enlisting Tzamarenda Naychapi, “an Ecuadorian Indian who is known for using magic to control events,” to perform a ritual to eliminate evil spirits at each of the 12 World Cup sites in Germany. And it worked until it didn’t: Ecuador lost 1-0 to England in the Round of 16.

6. Former English professional footballer Paul Ince, the self-proclaimed “Guv’nor” was always the last out of the tunnel for any of the teams he played for. He would also wait until the very last moment before pulling on his shirt. Not sure what this was supposed to achieve because it just made him look like he was always late and had not had chance to get changed.

7. Goalkeepers are renowned for being a bit crazy and England international David James is no different. His approach to the game has always been far from normal, and his latest pregame ritual is no exception. He enjoys prancing around trying to catch an imaginary ball as he prepares for action. In full view of everyone. We’re not judging.

8. One of England’s finest goal scorers, Gary Lineker, never practised shooting in the warm-up. He claimed that he wanted to save his goals for the game and was not prepared to waste his energy before kick-off. The goal-poacher extraordinaire would also swap his shirt at half-time if he failed to find the target in the opening 45 minutes.

9. Dutch master John Cruyff is among the greatest players to have every played the game, but it appears he got a helping hand in his climb to the top. While turning out for Ajax, he would slap his goalkeeper Gert Bals in the stomach and would spit his chewing gum out in the opposition half of the field. Obviously this routine was responsible for making him a legend!

10. Nevermind that Cristiano Ronaldo the only Portuguese who’s allowed to start off with a long-sleeved jersey, when on the bus on the way to a game, he’s known to sit alone in the back row and he’s always the last one to leave the bus. Also, in the locker room at halftime, he must change his hairstyle – because who can go through 90 minutes’ worth of football with just one hairstyle, right?

11. France’s oddball coach Raymond Domenech has admitted to often picking players based on their star signs, with Robert Pires once overlooked for being a Scorpio. As someone who has never been able to win over a sceptical French public you would’ve thought that he would’ve been keen to avoid giving them any more ammunition to throw at him – but obviously not!

12. Adrian Mutu will not have much opportunity to play out his pre-game ritual any time soon, as he is currently serving a second ban for drug-related issues, but that might be a good thing. The Romanian is said to wear his underpants inside out while playing as he believes no harm will come to him if he dresses in such a way. How..strange.

13. Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure likes to be the last to enter the pitch. He was once yellow carded for entering the field of play during a game without the ref’s permission, and claimed afterwards that he didn’t know that was a rule. Okay, Kolo.

14. There must be something about Irish goalkeepers, as legendary shot-stopper Packie Bonner used to carry a piece of clay from Gartan in County Donegal in his glove bag wherever he went. Continuing that trend, Shay Given ensures that he has a vial of Holy Water in the back of his goal whenever he takes to the field.

15. Former Italian footballer Gennaro Gatusso always uses the same sweater that he wore on his first day, regardless of the weather or the temperature. Nope. No questions asked, not about the strange ritual or the hygiene factor. No siree.

Are these or are these not the most preposterous routines anyone has ever heard of or what? Got any to add to our list? Drop us a comment or two! Meanwhile, check out our simplified guide to the FIFA World Cup 2014 here.

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#3CE: Brand Ambassador Park Sora Is Coming To Malaysia!

3 CONCEPT EYES (3CE) is a renowned makeup brand launched by Korea’s leading fashion company StyleNanda in 2009.

Earlier in August this year, Sephora announced that 3CE will be made available in Malaysia.

In conjunction with the 3CE launch in Malaysia, brand ambassador Park Sora will be making an exclusive appearance at the Sephora store in Nu Sentral Mall on 17th October (Saturday).

Born in 9th July 1988, Park Sora is a popular Korean ulzzang, model, singer, and actor. Under stage name Young Ga, she was once a member of girl group known as “Flying Girls” which debuted in 2009.

She was also cast in a movie called “Bronze Medalist” with Lee Bum Soo. Now, she works as a full-time model and a brand ambassador for StyleNanda and 3CE.

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The official launch of 3CE in Sephora Malaysia will be a private event as only invited guests are allowed to enter the store.

Korean makeup artist Stella Shin will be making an exclusive appearance at the store as well and local beauty and fashion blogger Bwincessnana will be pleased to know that she will be making a guest appearance too.

For more information about 3CE, visit their official Facebook page or Sephora Malaysia’s official Facebook page ;)


#Jetstar: Airline To Use Singlish For In-Flight Announcements On Singapore’s National Day

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking ah. Weather along the way is quite swee (fine in Hokkien), but just to be safe, please kiap (secure) your seatbeat tight hor.”

Imagine hearing that outburst of Singlish on a flight. Well, Jetstar Asia is ready to make that situation come to life, as they’ll be making their in-flight announcements in Singlish for one day only in conjunction with Singapore’s National Day (Tuesday, 9th August).

In a Facebook posting, Jetstar Asia announced its decision to commemorate Singapore’s 51st birthday with this unique method. They also asked customers to leave their flight number in the comments section if they are flying during National Day and want to experience the fun announcements.

However, the event is only available for flights heading towards Singapore. Also, as a safety precaution, safety demonstrations and pre-flight safety announcements will be in standard English.

At the end of March, Jetstar Asia announced that announcements on their website and on-flight would be in Singlish, which led to mixed feelings from Singaporeans. The airline company explained that the move was part of their localisation strategy, as they look “to build stronger connections with consumers across Asia”.

They also introduced a “Head of Singlistics“, who was in charge of teaching Singlish to their flight attendants and pilots. Fortunately (or unfortunately), it turned out to be an April Fools’ joke.

Watch the humorous introduction video here:

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

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Malaysians Go Crazy Over Restocked Uniqlo x KAWS Collection At Local Store

After receiving popular demand by local fans, Uniqlo Malaysia finally announced that they will restock their Uniqlo x KAWS summer collection. The collab project was officially available in-stores as of Friday (30th August 2019). For those who might not know, the collection already made its debut in June this year.

However, some fans took it a little too hard when the good news came out. A video online went viral showing a Uniqlo outlet in IOI mall was flooded by a swarm of customers who were waiting to grab their hands on the limited edition T-Shirts.

Based on the clip, we can see that the crowd was already rushing into the outlet, even before the gate was opened. As soon as the store officially opened, the crowd started to forced their way in and continued raiding the shelves. Additionally, screams could be heard as fans rioted to not missed out on the chance to purchase the items.

On top of that, the video also showed a scene where a man climbed onto the rack and pulled of as many tees as possible, only to receive several backlash from the crowd as well as netizens online.

Based on a report by WoB, the restocked Uniqlo X KAWS limited edition tees were sold out in just 2 minutes. However, the aftermath of the chaos was beyond expectations. Everything went flying as soon as customers made their exit, ranging from signs, cloth hangers and also rubbish. Even a shoe was left at the scene, showing how chaotic the atmosphere was.

The person who uploaded the video – known as Sammicci – then posted a full video on YouTube. In the 8-minute video the netizen also mentioned that many people tend to re-sell the T-shirts after purchasing them in-store, often for a double price.

And we couldn’t agree more. We took a look at the Carousell site and found that some people are already re-selling the exclusive tees for as much as RM120! Keep in mind that the original selling price for a piece of the T-shirt is only RM59.90.

To get the full scope on the chaotic mess caused by the customers, check out his full video below:

Did you managed to snag the limited edition tee?


(Video) Bird Theft: Parrot Steals Reporter’s AirPod Live On TV

Earlier last month, Apple released its 2nd Generation of the AirPods Pro 2. If you’re still looking for reasons to upgrade your old ones to these bad boys then look no further as we’ve given you 5 reasons why you should get the new AirPods.

It’s true that AirPods may not be for everyone but you can’t deny the hype whenever Apple releases its new products. It’s not just people who were excited about the new releases, apparently, animals were too! In fact, a little bird told us that the AirPods are definitely a steal. Literally!

A parrot steals a reporter's AirPod in Chile while he was telling the audience about rising crime rates. pic.twitter.com/nqRjtxnJgA

Recently, a male reporter in Chile was speaking to the audience about the rising crime rate in the area he was in when suddenly, a little parrot perched on his shoulder, much to his surprise. Being the professional he is, the reporter, Nicolas Krumm continued reporting while also trying not to scare the bird too much.

Unfortunately for him, the rising crime rate he was talking about turned out to be true as this bird was probably one of the perpetrators. The adorable creature saw the opportunity and took the reporter’s left AirPod from his ear while he was distracted. The Chilean man tried to take his AirPod back only for the bird to fly away with it. Nicolas still kept his composure and finished off his report.

Much to the audience’s amusement, the camera kept on rolling and we can see the reporter and his photographer trying to get his possession back by chasing after the parrot. The live news report went viral on social media and here are some of favourite reactions from netizens:

According to CBS Boston, it was reported that the Chilean journalist, fortunately, managed to get his left AirPod back moments after they ended the live broadcast. There is currently no info on whether the avian criminal has been arrested for his daring crime in broad daylight.

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(UPDATE) #CLC: CUBE’s Newest Group Ready For Debut + “PEPE” MV Released

The South Korean entertainment industry, particularly the music scene, is absolutely buzzing because the time has come for the influx of comebacks as well as debuts. One particular debut that we’ve been looking forward to for months now is none other than CUBE Entertainment’s new pride and joy, CrystaL Clear aka CLC.

The news first surfaced last year when CUBE officially announced that, yes, they were indeed going to introduce a multinational group. While we were waiting, we were treated to an “Arirang Special” video which featured Thai member Sorn’s idol training. Needless to say, that fed our anticipation even more.

Note: We met Sorn 2 years ago when she was crowned winner of the inaugural season of “tvN K-Pop Star Hunt”. Check out our exclusive pre-debut interview with her here.

Fast forward to a couple of months later, the agency confirmed that the CLC girls were almost ready to meet everyone as they will debut in March 2015. A few days after, the members’ profile were released one by one, alongside some adorable teaser photos.

And now, the rookie all-girl group have released a colourful and fun MV teaser for their upcoming debut with “PEPE”. According to AKP, CLC revealed during their debut showcase at Seoul’s Acts Hotel yesterday (18th March) that K-Pop idol Rain was the one who choreographed their “PEPE” dance.

The girls also said that although it will not be shown in the music video, fans will still be able to see it during their performances.

CLC’s debut mini-album will be titled, “First Love” and will contain 5 songs, including the title track, “PEPE”.

BTOB’s Ilhoon wrote the lyrics to 2 songs on their album, titled, “Please Give Me Cafe Mocha” and “Opening The Window”.

The official music video for “PEPE” has been released! It’s cute and it’s funky, but the room orientation might confused you a little though. Nevertheless, we love how quirky it is ;)

Their mini-album will be released on 19th March (that’s today!) so keep a look out for it ;)

For more information, hit up CLC’s Facebook page or follow them via Twitter here.


Floral Fantasy: 4 Garden Landscapes To Check Out In Gardens By The Bay

Last month, Gardens By The Bay debuted a new floral 1,500 square metre attraction called Floral Fantasy.

There are four garden landscapes (each with a different concept) featuring over 3,000 plants and 150 species of unique plants from countries such as Madagascar, Ecuador and Japan.

Senior assistant director of gardens operations Melissa Tan previously told The Straits Times that trees and plants in the venue could not be taller than 6m. “So, for example, we chose bonsai trees because they look quite whimsical with their beautiful and varied forms and that fit the theme. But they’re also the perfect size for the space,” she said.

The new exhibition highlights the beauty of lush floral artistry and dynamic installations. “It’s a more concise space compared with the Flower Dome, but there’s a pinch of fantasy here, like an enchanted forest. So I hope people can feel a little bit of that magic,” Melissa added. Take a closer look at the 4 gardens below:

Flowers always make me smile – and there are rows and rows of full blooms on display at Floral Fantasy, @gardensbythebay’s newest attraction opening 14 April ??? (?: @iwearredshoes) #gardensbythebay #gbtb #floralfantasy #dressedinfayth #seenatfloralfantasy

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“Be greeted by a lush, colourful tableau of flowering plants suspended from the ceiling, which move sinuously in mesmerising fashion at Dance, the first of the four garden landscapes of Floral Fantasy.”

It features flowering plants suspended from the ceiling.

Amazing floral fantasy ??? at #gardensbythebay #visitsingapore #exploresingapore #dgwomen #dgwoman #floralfantasy #dolcegabbana

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“Encounter a bubbling brook (or stream) that meanders through grassy knolls in the second garden landscape Float.”

In the “Float” section, you’ll see a bubbling brook meandering through grassy knolls.

Dancing in the rain in @ohvola ☔ And ohno its May already!?

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“Take a stroll down Waltz amidst a rain oasis and waterfalls of flowers among cascading rocks and winding driftwood. Imagine walking through a forest in the rain when you explore this garden landscape, and ponder about the fragility of our biodiversity. Spot the Poison Dart Frogs on display here; despite being tiny, they are hard to miss because of their brilliant colours.”

A rain oasis with driftwood structures with flowers among cascading rocks.

“Enter the last garden landscape, a cave-like space that is ringed with terraced rock formations, Drift. The semi-enclosed space is set aglow with soft lighting, creating an enthralling atmosphere”

The cave-like space is surrounded by terraced rock formations, South American orchids and hanging ferns.

From 31st May till 14th July, Gardens By The Bay will launch Rose Romance in Flower Dome – a romantic European garden setting that is set to showcase more than 40 varieties of colourful roses.

More information is available at www.gardensbythebay.com.sg.

Sources: Mothership SG, Strait Times/ Featured image: Goody25.

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‘Super Ring’ Flavoured Condoms To Be Sold In Malaysia?

Who knew ‘Super Ring’ and condoms could ever go together?

Well, thanks to a viral Facebook post, ONE Condoms is looking to make that a reality! Yup, you heard that right! The Malaysian condom company has decided to look into the idea after a surge of popularity for Super Ring.

In fact, the company even teased the idea on their Instagram, posting; “So cheesy, so good. Should we add Super Ring to our range of limited edition localised flavours? Let us know in the comments!”

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Although this flavour has never been produced, netizens were not surprised considering the company’s choices of flavours in the past. For instance, ONE Condoms previously experimented with local Malaysian flavours like durian, nasi lemak and rendang.

However, they believed that a Facebook post by former Prime Minister, Najib Razak had influenced the company’s decision to consider the following option.

Earlier last month, Najib uploaded an image of him indulging the Super Ring snack on his Facebook account. In the post, the Pahang native mocked Tun Dr Mahathir and 4 other MPs for being sacked from political party, BERSATU.

When asked for a response, ONE Condoms clarified their intentions, noting; “We do not intend to make it political and are not taking any political stand. The nature of the post is light-hearted and is meant for playful amusement.”

Nevertheless, the idea for a Super ring condom isn’t out of the window. As a matter of fact, if the popularity of the Malaysian snack continues, the company may just consider producing it!

So what do you guys think? Would you purchase it if it were to come out?


Hype Eats: Mouth-Watering Meal Combos In The Klang Valley This Week (29th August – 4th September)

Are you in the mood for delicious mealtime combos? Then, you’re in luck! This week, we are serving you a hot plate of crunchy goodness, meaty mash-ups and munch-tastic flavours that will have you begging for more.

Bring your family, friends and loved ones together for a memorable moment featuring only the best food from the best restaurants and share the Merdeka spirit with one another. So without further ado, here’s our picks for the week.

Time: 11:30am – 1am (Sundays to Thursdays), 11:30am – 2am (Fridays & Saturdays)

Location: 50, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59100 Wilayah Perseketuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Knowhere Bangsar, a contemporary fusion restaurant, introduces their latest menu additions, which include two new versions of the classic combination of Malaysian flavours and surf and turf. The theme “Mewah Tanah Airku” was chosen to commemorate the growth of our country and the diverse groups of people who have come together since the fight for our independence.

The meals are available from 20th August to 18th September only for dine-in customers. WhatsApp +6010-2202358 to make your booking.

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Try the Golden Aroma Tenders and Hand-Battered Fish at A&W! Both meals are prepared to perfection using boneless chicken meat and fish fillet. You can also sample five different combinations, each of which includes crispy fries, Golden Aroma Fried Chicken, and A&W Root Beer, or you can order them separately. Visit their website for more info!

If you enjoy snacking at all hours of the day, you’ll want to try LEXUS’ Fun Pack! LEXUS celebrates Malaysia’s diversity with a limited edition Fun Pack that includes an assortment of flavours that appeal to both children and adults—all for only RM9.95!

Parents and children can collect the exclusive ‘Malaysia & LEXUS’ arts and crafts card, which comes in four designs. Hurry and try all 13 flavours before the time runs out! For more information, visit the Munchy’s official website and Instagram.

4. KFC & PIZZA HUT 65th Merdeka Promotions

KFC and Pizza Hut have created special Merdeka celebration promotions for only RM6.50! KFC offers three sets of options—Sets A, B, and C—all for RM6.50, while Pizza Hut serves one personal pizza with one soft beverage and, if you’re still hungry, you can add on the customer’s favourite dessert, the Hut’s Chocolate Lava Cake, for an additional RM6.50.

The promotion is available until 30th August. For more updates, check out the official website of KFC and Pizza Hut.

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Feast on the 100 fantastic artisan mooncakes from award-winning brands and five-star hotels at the largest Mooncake Bazaar, the Moonlit Mid Autumn Mooncake Bazaar, in Bukit Bintang. Try the White Lotus Paste, or the Dragonfruit and Cranberry, or the Hazelnut Custard Double Yolk!

There’s more mooncake flavours to try at the bazaar! For more information, feel free to visit their website for the latest updates.

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article

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(UPDATE) G.E.M. X.X.X. Live World Tour In Singapore

Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M. will perform at The MAX Pavilion at the Singapore Expo on 31st January next year, said the concert’s organisers in a media release on Wednesday (29th Oct).

The gig is part of her G.E.M. X.X.X. Live World Tour, her second solo concert tour. The “X.X.X.” in the title stands for “more to eXpose, more to eXpect and more eXciting”.

Perhaps the most unique part of G.E.M.’s concert is an app especially dedicated to reducing plastic wastage! We hear that concert-goers will be able to download a free mobile phone app made especially for this tour, which will transform their phones into a colour-changing “glow stick”. Whoa.

Tickets are priced at S$248, S$228, S$188, S$128 (yet to include S$4 SISTIC fee) and will be made available from Sistic or ticketing hotline 63485555 from tomorrow, 10am onwards.

G.E.M.’s stage moniker stands for “Get Everybody Moving”, and the 21-year-old became the youngest singer to do 10 shows at the Hong Kong Coliseum, when she performed there last April.

Hong Kong singer G.E.M. will play a second gig in Singapore on Feb 1, 2015 due to overwhelming demand, said concert organisers in a media release on Monday (3rd Nov). The singer was originally slated to stage a single show on 31st Jan at Singapore’s Expo’s The MAX Pavilion, but tickets have been sold out.

So if you haven’t gotten your tickets because the first round was sold out, fret not! You might stand a chance at catching G.E.M. live after all :)