The American Music Awards 2013: Recap

Missed out on the American Music Awards 2013?

Fret not for we have the complete winners list, performances and red carpet photos here! If you were out rockin’ it to Franz Ferdinand at Urbanscapes 2013 and missed out on the American Music Awards that was shown on TV, here’s the recap of it all!

Let’s start of with the red carpet now shall we?

Hype.My loves red carpets! Always debating on who will rock the red carpet and who won’t, we’ve picked out some of our favourite looks at this year’s American Music Awards.

The American Music Awards this year brought some of the hottest performances to the Nokia Theatre stage with some of the biggest names in the industry. Here are some of the best moments of the night.

Katy Perry kicked started the AMAs on a beautifully decorated stage inspired by Japanese cherry blossom gardens. Her performance of  Unconditionally was unconditionally bright, colourful, beautiful and amazing.

The One Direction boys are all grown up and so much more irresistible! Looking nothing but dapper in their all black and white suits, the boys performed their latest ballad Story of My Life.

Arianna gave a stellar performance of The Way and Tattooed Heart which earned her a standing ovation from the crowd.

Imagine Dragons got the crowd pumping again with their performance of Demons and Radioactive.

It’s always fireworks with Pitbull! Taking a break from hosting the show, he joined forces with Ke$ha on stage for Timber!

Justin Timberlake showed a new side to himself when he appeared on stage with an acoustic guitar in hand. The heartthrob performed Drink You Away with the backups of saxophones and more guitars – very southern jazz club like.

Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly “Cruise”/”Ride Wit Me”

Country and rap went together like strawberries and chocolate as Florida Georgia Line and Nelly joined forces in blending the genres together with Cruise/Ride Wit Me.

Rihanna performed Diamonds with a set of violinist before accepting her award for AMA Icon.

J-Lo kicked butt as she proudly honoured the late Cuban music legend Celia Cruz in an amazing salsa performance. Apart from the jaw-dropping performance, she also looked mighty fine in her sparkly one-piece suit.

A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera  “Say Something”

Christina and A Great Big World moved the crowd with their spectacular performance of Say Something.

The B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe rapper was all smiles as her performed Swimming Pools for his debut AMA appearance.

Lady Gaga and R. Kelly gave the audience a quirky performance of Do What You Want in a White-House inspired setting. Unpredictable as always, Lady Gaga is definitely a true performer and entertainer.

Lil Mama joined the girls from T.L.C on stage to perform the 1995 hit, Don’t Go Chasin’ Waterfalls and Lisa Lopes was remembered after the performance.

Miley wrapped the night with an moving and memorable performance of Wrecking Ball. The giant cat made it even more unforgettable.

This year’s AMAs saw Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, One Direction and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis as the biggest winners of the night. Check out the full list of winners below:

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KOHL’S
Ariana Grande

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, “Cruise”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Justin Timberlake

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
One Direction

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
One Direction, “Take Me Home”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Luke Bryan

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE BAND, DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY
Lady Antebellum

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Taylor Swift, “Red”

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, “The Heist”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Justin Timberlake

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Rihanna

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Justin Timberlake, “The 20/20 Experience”

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
Avicii

FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Maroon 5

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Matthew West

Watch Macklemore & Ryan Lewis kill on stage with their performance of Can’t Stop Us!

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#GetUpTour: Bryan Adams Set To Rock Out In Malaysia Next Year

If you’ve been a loyal fan of Bryan Adams and have been following his music career for the past few decades, then you’ll be pleased to know that the singer will be making his way to Malaysian shores in a few months time!

Adams will be bringing his “Get Up World Tour” – which is in support of his 13th studio album, “Get Up” – to Malaysia next year. The concert will be held at Shah Alam on 21st January 2017, so be sure to mark your calendars peeps.

With more than 3 decades of experience in the music industry, the Canadian musician has produced a string of hits including “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, “Please Forgive Me”, “Summer of 69”, “Here I Am”, “All For Love”, “Have You Ever Really Love a Woman”, and “Heaven”, achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world, sold over 65 million albums, and toured 6 continents.

The 56-year-old performer has also been nominated for 3 Academy Awards under Best Original Song, scored a Grammy Award, 2 Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song, an American Music Award, BMI and ASCAP songwriter awards, 2 Ivor Novello songwriting awards, and 20 Juno Awards.

Besides appearing in fashion campaigns for Guess, Hugo Boss, and Fred Perry, Adams is also an accomplished photographer.

Brought to you by Fat Boys Malaysia and Midas Promotions, the details for Bryan Adams’ “Get Up Live in Malaysia” are as follows:

P/s: Early bird discount of 30% is still applicable.

Concert tickets are available here. You can also check out Fat Boys Malaysia and Midas Promotions‘ official website for more information.


#IMSAsiaPacific: First Wave Of Speakers Includes Skrillex, Alesso, Pete Tong, & Jolin Tsai

The International Music Summit (IMS), in partnership with Budweiser STORM Festival, today revealed the first round of speakers and initial programming details for the 3rd IMS Asia-Pacific, taking place 29th and 30th September in Shanghai, China at the Hyatt on the Bund.

IMS will gather global artistes, thought-leaders and industry figureheads to explore the growing influence of electronic music and the issues, challenges and opportunities that face the industry globally and in Asia. 2016’s IMS Asian market focus will be Japan.

Two of the world’s biggest electronic artistes, Alesso and Skrillex, arrive at IMS Asia-Pacific to share how they are building their profiles in Asia. Skrillex will bring his Meet Team OWSLA session to IMS which includes some of the key players behind the success of Skrillex and his OWSLA imprint; Tim Smith (Manager), Lee Anderson (Agent) & Blaise DeAngelo (OWSLA GM). The panel will discuss the strategies, successes and challenges of taking their sound and style across Asia-Pacific. Key topics include: recording in Korea, the influence of Japan, synchs with Chinese film studios, touring strategy for south east Asia and much more.

Alesso will discuss how working with local Asian artistes is an important way for him to connect with local audiences. IMS will also showcase the stories behind some of the biggest stars emerging in Asia, such as Asia’s Pop Mandarin Queen and vocalist Jolin Tsai, leading underground Thai DJ Nakadia and 17-year old Chace, who’s global profile is rapidly rising after collaborating with Yellow Claw and becoming the first Chinese artiste to ever play Tomorrowland.

Global touring powerhouses like WME, AM Only and Coda will explain how and why they are focused on the expanding Asian market, while the region’s biggest promoters, such as Jason Swamy (Wonderfruit, Further Future) and Shailendra Singh (Percept, India) will deliver on the ground insight into the size, scale and unique character of the Asian markets.

Streaming and sales continue to be a hot button issue globally, and IMS will offer viewpoints from major labels like Sony Japan and Universal China on the unique platforms and landscape of the Asian record business. IMS will also explore the media landscape in Asia, with participants from global media brands like Pulse, Mixmag, and Billboard, who have all launched localised platforms throughout the region.

In 2015 IMS revealed that electronic music event attendance in China had risen 30% since 2011. The region is filled with a growing population of young, eager fans, hopeful talent and hungry professionals aiming to help cultivate the electronic music scene in the region.

2016’s IMS Asia-Pacific will bridge the gap between East and West and provide unique first hand insight into the artistes, businesses and events that are making Asia Pacific one of the most exciting and rapidly growing electronic music markets in the world. IMS Asia-Pacific will feature a Market Focus on Japan, a region which has trail blazed electronic music in the region for 30 years and remains the technological home of innovation for the genre.

After debuting IMS Asia-Pacific in Singapore in 2014, IMS launched in China in 2015. In 2016 IMS will consolidate its Asia-Pacific events, with Shanghai’s September event being its sole event in the region. IMS was the first ever electronic music summit in China, recognising the country’s growing enthusiasm for and importance to the global electronic music industry.

Budweiser STORM Festival has become China’s premier electronic music event since its launch in 2013. In addition to its flagship Shanghai event Storm now hosts regional events around China. Its attendance in 2016 is expected to surpass 30,000 per day, and they have hosted some of the world’s biggest DJs including Kaskade, Galantis, Skrillex, and more.

Interested? Get your IMS Asia-Pacific badges here. Meanwhile, more details for this year’s speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information on IMS Asia-Pacific, visit their website or Facebook page.

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A New Shopping Destination In KL Awaits You: Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport

It is a known fact that all of us crave hanging out in malls while staying at home in the midst of this pandemic. The buzz of people and the assortment of outlets to buy things from would definitely send a rush of euphoria tingling throughout our nerves. With that being said, our country is set to open a Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport outlet later this year!

This outlet would be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It is said that the LaLaport KL retail project is a joint venture between Mitsui Fudosan Asia and Bukit Bintang Convention Centre (BBCC) Development Sdn. Bhd. with a total built-up area of 1.4 million square feet, This is a huge project, indeed!

Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport which would be located in Bukit Bintang, is expected to be opened to the general public by the end of the year and it is deemed to be a new centre of attraction for Malaysians and tourists alike. Functioning as a one-stop retail destination to the local community, it will have direct access to the LRT and KL Monorail stations too. The existence of a pedestrian deck to the MRT station would facilitate the movement of shoppers in a safer way.

Some background information regarding LaLaport; it is known to be Mitsui’s flagship outlet with malls in Shanghai, China and Japan too! In case you didn’t know, the Japan outlet has been famous for over 39 years and counting.

As of now, the shopping centre is under major construction but we’re already stoked for its major announcement! Let’s just hope the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia improves soon so that we could finally get to experience fun in a post-pandemic environment.


#GALAXYS6edge: Samsung Unveils Limited Edition #IronMan Smartphone

Yesterday, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition.

The Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition is a result of the collaboration between Samsung and Marvel, and is specially designed for Iron Man fans.

Upon the announcement, Samsung Electronics’ Executive Vice Preisdent of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division Younghee Lee said:

We are excited to be able to offer our world-class Galaxy S6 edge smartphone designed especially for Iron Man fans through our continued collaboration with Marvel. The limited edition Iron Man Galaxy S6 edge embodies the power of the iconic Avenger with a dual-curved edge design and advanced features that will provide Marvel fans with the ultimate entertainment experience.

As expected, this particular model comes with a red and gold theme. A decal of Iron Man’s face is also printed on the back of the phone. Take a look:

The Samsung Iron Man package also includes a limited edition wireless charger accessory with an appropriate Tony Stark arc reactor graphic included on top and a clear cover. This Galaxy S6 edge smartphone also has a custom Avengers theme pre-installed. However, do note that the Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition only comes with 64GB internal storage.

Samsung confirmed that the phone will be available for purchase in Korea today, and that it will soon be made available in China and Hong Kong in a limited release.

Would you get it when it comes out, if you could? Think it’s something that a certain Robert would use? ;)


#Vape: E-Cigs Prohibited From Checked Baggage; Detach Batteries When On Board

Airline passengers are now prohibited from keeping electronic cigarettes (aka e-cigs) in checked baggage due to risks that the batteries or heating elements will catch fire.

According to The Star Online, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said that e-cig users are required to detach batteries from their vaping device to ensure the safety of other passenger on board.

MAHB implements the regulations after an incident where the vape battery that was kept inside a bag self-combust and injured a man as he placed the bag on his lap.

At the time, the aircraft had just taken off from Kota Kinabalu for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) and the man was watching a video from his display screen of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft seat. Though no fatalities were reported, the man sustained burns on the thighs and left hand.

However, Malindo Air did not lodge any complaints over the incident.

Through a Facebook post, MAHB said that the current International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations “do not allow e-cigarettes to be checked in as baggage”, but they can be hand-carried on board the aircraft.

Malaysia Airports has implemented an additional safety precaution, effective immediately, whereby passengers will be asked to detach the batteries from the equipment.

MAHB then added that they had referred the matter to the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) for their further advice.

Meanwhile, DCA also said in a statement yesterday that they are concerned with the incident where an e-cig battery caught fire on Malindo Air flight OD1003 as well. DCA director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said an internal investigation was conducted on the matter.

As such, he outlined the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Doc 9284) issued by the ICAO:

These instructions shall be complied with by the airline operators, crew and passengers so as to avoid similar incidents in future.

Charging of portable smoking devices in cabin is prohibited as well, according to the instructions for The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. It was specifically written that batteries must be detached from the vaping devices to be put in proper storage.

What do you think of the new regulations? Do you think it’s better that way? Will it kill the vaping trend? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: The Star Online, The Malay Mail Online, CTV News.

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Wade Robson: “Michael Jackson Sexually Abused Me”

Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s most popular dance prodigies would have such skeletons in the closet?

Wade Robson, who performed with the likes of Michael Jackson, N’Sync, and Britney Spears has come forward with claims that he suffered seven years of molestation by Michael Jackson. The 30-year-old dancer and choreographer spoke to The Today Show’s Matt Lauer telling him unequivocably that Jackson, who died in 2009, was a “pedophile and sexual abuser”.

Upon breaking his silence, Wade also said that the late King of Pop performed sexual acts on him and forced him to perform sexual acts when he was between the ages of 7 and 14.

Our question is, why didn’t Wade Robson say something earlier? Wade says it was because Michael Jackson convinced him that their careers would be over and that both of them would go to jail for the rest of their lives. “This is not a case of repressed memory. I have never forgotten one moment of what Michael did to me, but I was psychologically and emotionally completely unable and unwilling to understand that it was sexual abuse”, he said.

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Meanwhile, Jackson’s estate responded to Robson’s sit-down with Lauer with a statement:

Mr. Robson’s claim is outrageous and pathetic. This is a young man who has testified at least twice under oath over the past 20 years and said in numerous interviews that Michael Jackson never did anything inappropriate to him or with him. Now, nearly four years after Michael has passed, this sad and less-than-credible claim has been made.

This is, of course, not the first time that Michael Jackson is facing such accusations. The King of Pop famously faced several similar suits during his lifetime, all of which were either settled out of court or dismissed.

Wade Robson has had trouble making progress in his creditor’s claim against the Jackson estate because the presiding judge was skeptical about how long it took him to file his complaint. He claims the abuse stopped 16 years ago, when he was 14. He also insists that he didn’t receive any money from Jackson at the time to hold his silence, but is seeking damages now in a pair of lawsuits.


#Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner Wanted To Kill Off His Avengers Character

Remember a couple of years back when 2012’s  “The Avengers” was a huge gamble for Marvel Studios? Director Joss Whedon had an incredibly difficult task of introducing new characters while servicing all the other huge superheroes in the film.

Although the end result was a juggernaut success worldwide, many thought that Hawkeye, played by Jeremy Renner, was one of the show’s weaker spots. As it turns out, the actor himself agrees. So much so that he wanted his “Avengers” character killed off in the first movie.

During an interview at the recent London Film and Comic-Con event, Renner got brutally honest about how he would fake heart attacks at the end of every scene in “The Avengers” just in case the producers wanted to kill Hawkeye off. He wasn’t pleased that there was no personal arc for his character and felt that it was better to burn out than to fade away.

“I never really told anybody this, but in the 1st ‘Avengers’… I was just getting to know who Hawkeye was, and then zap, I go round like a zombie, I’m like Loki’s minion. And I’m still not even sure who Hawkeye was at that point. So I’m a little frustrated, because I was so excited to figure out who Hawkeye was,” Renner told the audience.

The 45-year-old actor then added: “I just had a heart attack in every scene – I’d just be walking with … Scarlett Johansson, and just be like, ‘Ugh.’ And they said, ‘What are you doing man?’ ‘I’m giving you an option, if you just want to kick me out of this movie. Just you know, at any given moment, if you wanna kill me off, daddy’s gonna be having a heart attack.'”

Looking back, Renner is glad that Hawkeye did not die and the hero’s family was even introduced in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, making him more relatable to the movie audience. “I don’t really want him to die now. I really got to explore him a lot, and I can’t wait to explore him more, and there’s some really cool ideas coming up,” the movie star shared.

We don’t know what’s next for the sharpshooter, but Renner is expected to reprise his role as Hawkeye in “Avengers: Infinity War”.

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Providence Presents Joey G a.k.a. “Dirty Pleasure”

The weekend’s here and it’s time to party! Tonight, former Channel V VJ, Joey G takes the decks at Providence Club Kuala Lumpur as Providence presents Joey G a.k.a “Dirty Pleasure”. Throughout his career, Joey G has played opening sets for some of the world’s best DJs including Carl Cox, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Jeff Mills, Roger Sanchez, Tall Paul, James Zabelia, Marco V, Benny Benasi and more.

With his natural charm, gorgeous smile and charisma, Joey G always leaves fans and audiences wanting more, be it as a host or his expertise in House, Tech House & Techno DJ.

So join in the fun at Providence KL with Joey G tonight. Deets are as follows:

Event: Providence presents Joey G a.k.a “Dirty Pleasure”

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

Table reservations: popbottles@providencekl.my/ Mark +6010 252 7678 / Wee Lee +6016 444 5781


Hype’s Exclusive: Hanging On To The Right Side Of Rock Bottom With Hailee Steinfeld

The rising starlet has such an impressive resume and it’d be hard to believe that she’s only 19 going on 20. She first set foot in the entertainment industry when she dabbled with acting in several short films. That would later land her in a few films roles, one of which (2010’s “True Grit”) went on to earn her the Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actress”, the Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role”, and the BAFTA Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role”.

Hailee’s lastest film role (Emily Junk in “Pitch Perfect 2”) opened up possibilities for her to venture into the music industry. What followed closely after was her special appearance as part of Taylor Swift’s “squad” in the “Bad Blood” music video and a recording deal with Republic Records. It’s safe to say that it has been a whirlwind of sorts for Hailee!

She was in Manila, Philippines recently as part of her Asia promotional tour for her debut EP, “Haiz”. We packed up and flew about 2,400km across the South China Sea to meet her. Here’s what went down during the interview:

Welcome to Asia! What were you looking forward to most when you heard that you were coming to Asia?

Oh my goodness! Well, with the Philippines more specifically, I’ve never been here but I’ve always wanted to come. My grandfather is Filipino so it has always been a topic of discussion (coming to the Philippines) so I’m very happy to be here.

You’re an all-round talent but you were an actress first before a recording artiste. Which would you say was your most memorable role and why?

I would have to say “True Grit”. I was 13 years old and that was the first movie I ever made. And, I mean it’s extremely memorable for just that reason but so many others being..the people that I’ve worked with, they made such an impact on me as an actress and as a person, it was really just all around an amazing experience.

Now that you’re venturing into singing, how are you planning to juggle that, and acting, and modelling?

I have nooo idea! (laughs) Um, no I think..I’m just taking it one day at a time and right now the main focus is my music and making the album. And if a film comes up then I’ll figure out how the heck I’m gonna do it :D

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How do the challenges compare, between the 3 things that you do – acting, modelling, and now singing?

Acting and singing are my 2 main..that’s what I enjoy the most and that’s what I do. I think the main challenge in acting would be sort of..I guess..I mean it’s what it is – taking on a role that is challenging. The reason I would take on a challenging role would be because it’s something that I wouldn’t normally see myself doing or something that I haven’t necessarily experienced. So that’s always challenging..kinda jumping into something that I’ve never really done. With music I think it’s equally as challenging and equally as vulnerable..and that I’m telling my own story and I’m putting a message out to the world with my name on it. Which is..you know, challenging as well.

With acting, you often need to channel someone you admire to get into character. But with singing, who are some of the artistes that you draw inspiration from?

There are so many artistes that I have loved and have seen live. Oh man..there are so many too that I haven’t seen live. I’ve never seen Madonna live but I’ve seen her documentary from the MDMA tour. I’ve watch that a hundred times over and I think that there’s something so incredible about watching her perform. There’s something that..she just kinda goes out there as herself and herself only, and I find that so incredible. Or watching people like Beyonce or Rihanna, they’re such incredible performers and that’s a lot of that..that I draw from and am inspired by.

As an actress, you’ve taken home some honours. But what would you say are some of your goals now that you’re venturing into the music industry?

Ah, yeah! Well, I will say that with the acting, when I first started out..I mean even now, I think the last thing that’s on your mind is the awards and the nominations and the awards shows. All that comes afterwards. And I think that’s kinda where I’m at with my music right now – I’m just trying to master my sound and get into my groove, and find my little spot. That’s really what I’m focused on right now and I can’t wait to see what happens once I find that.

Because you started at such a young age, would you say that you missed out a lot on growing up? If you could go back in time, what would you change?

I really don’t feel like I missed out on too much. I have all my friends that I did go to school with and I see them often, and I live at home in the same neighbourhood that I grew up in. So there’s a lot of familiarity in terms of where I’ve grown up and how I grew up. I don’t know if I’ve missed out on too much. I do think that I’ve made up for a lot that you could say I’ve technically missed out on. So..I don’t really feel like there’s anything that I’d want to go back and do.

What was it like being a part of Taylor Swift’s squad for the “Bad Blood” music video?

It was so amazing! Just having gone from an idea to what it turned into, it’s amazing to be a part of that. It was really cool.

Off the top of your head, do you remember any crazy fan moments that you can share?

Um, luckily my fans are..they’re pretty nice and respectful for the most part so I haven’t had like..any crazy fan experience. Yeah, I don’t know if I really had like a crazy one (thinks)..I don’t know. They have been very supportive and very, very nice.

What’s Hailee Steinfeld like on an average, normal day?

Yeah! One of my favourite things to do is just like..really just lay low and watch movies or listen to music. And just relax and hang out, and kinda do close to nothing. I don’t know..I’m very..chill. Just casual ;)

We’ll leave you now with Hailee Steinfeld’s performance of her hit single, “Rock Bottom”, live at Eastwood Mall in Manila. Enjoy:

Special thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia for making this interview happen. For more fun facts about Hailee Steinfeld, go here.

For more information, hit up Hailee’s Steinfeld’s website or Facebook page. Hailee is also on Twitter and Instagram.

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Lee Zii Jia Debuts His Music Video For “Ten Thousand Emotions, In Portrait”

“I will do my best to come back stronger,” expressed Lee Zii Jia (李梓嘉) in his newly-released music video for “Ten Thousand Emotions, In Portrait” (一万种情绪).

The 23-year-old badminton player put up a good fight and made Malaysia proud during his first ever Olympics appearance. We shared his disappointment when he lost to China’s Chen Long (谌龙). Still, his journey is far from over.

Although you may have seen Lee Zii Jia spit some dope rap versus in his previous spontaneous covers, the song “Ten Thousand Emotions, In Portrait” showcases his vocal chops and songwriting skills. In his first ever official music video, the young Malaysian talks about the roller-coaster of emotions he experienced throughout his journey up till this day.

From bitter and stressful moments to happy victories, Lee Zii Jia concludes the heartfelt tune with a promise – by assuring fellow Malaysians that he will come back stronger every time, thanks to the never-ending support from them.

The Kedah-born athlete took to his Facebook page to share:

“As a token of appreciation for the continuous support of all my fans, I would like to dedicate my first ever music video which I collaborated with OPPO Reno6 Z “Ten Thousand Emotions, in Portrait” for each and every one of you! Without your encouragement, I wouldn’t have come this far and be who I am today. Hope you enjoy this song! Psst… Just so you know, the singing portion in this MV is fully filmed by OPPO Reno6 Z!”


You Can Now Enjoy A Cashless Shopping Experience At Watsons Via Boost

In this day and age, Malaysian consumers are usually in favour of going cashless. So imagine our delightful surprise when Watsons announced they were offering this hassle-free option.

As the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, as well as over 450 outlets across Malaysia, Watsons has partnered up with Boost (Malaysia’s homegrown e-wallet) to offer the convenience of a cashless shopping experience.

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Since Chinese New Year is just around the corner, customers who shop with Boost at any Watsons outlet and online store will be rewarded extra 8 times Watsons loyalty points. This is in addition to Boost’s signature Shake cashback feature that rewards customers when purchases are made with their e-wallet.

Launched in January 2017, Boost has since gained 3.5 million users on its app. For those unfamiliar with the homegrown e-wallet, you’re probably wondering what’s so special right? Besides being platform for prepaid users to top up their mobile credit, here are other key features you’ll get to enjoy:

For more info, check out the website at https://www.myboost.com.my/.


#Embrace: Armin van Buuren Reveals Genre-Shattering Collabs Via Tracklist

GRAMMY-nominated electronic musician Armin van Buuren will release his 6th and latest full-length studio album, “Embrace” on 29th October 2015.

The full tracklist of the album will be revealed today during the 733rd episode of Armin’s weekly “A State of Trance” (ASOT) radio show. And beginning today, “Embrace” will be available for digital pre-order; the physical pre-order has been available since 3rd September.

Truly a remarkable and comprehensive work-of-art, “Embrace” is quite possibly Armin’s best creative effort to date. With more than 17 years as a professional DJ and producer to his credit, Armin has developed a finely honed ability to create the most dynamic music. It’s music that’s as aurally stimulating as it is emotionally dense.

“Embrace” includes genre-shattering collaborations. The full tracklist is as follows:

Said Armin of the stylistic diversity of his “Embrace” album:

Each of the instruments you see on the album cover – which was shot by Anton Corbijn – was an instrument actually used on the album! I thought it would be a real challenge to myself to try to create dance music using all of these disparate instruments. I really wanted to push myself past my comfort zone and create something very exciting not just for me, but for all the lovers of music out there. I hope you enjoy it.

Judging by the ecstatic reaction of audiences whenever Armin plays his album cuts onstage, he has, once again, succeeded.

Watch the world-premiere of “Embrace,” the title track of the album, live at TomorrowWorld (27th September):

For more information, visit Armin van Buuren’s website or Facebook page. Don’t forget – he’s also on Twitter and Instagram :)

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#BruceJenner: Ex-Olympian & Reality TV Star Reportedly Going Through A Sex Change?

In case you missed it, for weeks now, media outlets have been rampantly reporting that Bruce Jenner is trying to transition into a woman. But as rumours would have it, it was all speculation until his mother, Esther Jenner, confirmed it. At least that’s what Daily Mail said.

Daily Mail also wrote that 65-year-old Bruce has been showcasing an increasingly feminine appearance in recent months, wearing his hair long and sporting painted nails after undergoing a laryngeal shave procedure to flatten out his Adam’s Apple in 2013. According to TMZ, the soon-to-be-ex “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star went under the knife again a few weeks ago to have a nose job.

The media outlet also released a picture that showed how he has been looking more feminine as of recent weeks:

If you’ve kept up well enough with “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”, you would’ve also heard that Bruce and Kris Jenner filed for divorce in September 2014, 11 months after the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” stars revealed that they had separated.

Well, according to court documents filed on 22nd September 2014 in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by E! News, Kris cited the ever-standard irreconcilable differences as the reason for the breakup. The date of separation was listed as 1st June 2013. She requested joint custody of 17-year-old daughter Kylie Jenner, the only minor left in the Kardashian-Jenner brood.

And while we’re on the topic of their daughters, Us Weekly very recently quoted 19-year-old Kendall Jenner as saying, “I love my dad. He’s always been there for me and my sisters. He’s a wonderful man. And just because he’s changing shoes now, so to speak, doesn’t make him less wonderful. I will always love my dad, whether he’s a man or a woman.”

The interview was said to have taken place during the recent taping of Justin Bieber’s “Comedy Central” roast. Needless to day, the above quote came as quite a shock to many because the rest of the reality star’s kids have remained mostly mum on his transition from male to female.

Kendall later took to her Twitter to dispute the report.

Fighting back against seemed to be a falsified comment about her father, she openly slammed them:

how is it legal for someone to “quote” someone and publish it if in fact you never said what was quoted.

— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) March 18, 2015

Shame on US Weekly for making up quotes. I NEVER said those things. I never spoke to them.

But we know one thing for sure – Kim Kardashian recently stopped by ET to celebrate the upcoming debut of her T-Mobile Super Bowl ad and while she was there, she addressed the rumours about Bruce.

Breaking her silence, Kim was quoted as saying:

I guess I’ll just kinda let everyone be curious and, you know, I just feel like that’s really his journey to talk about. I think Bruce should tell his story his way. I think everyone goes through things in life, and I think that story and what Bruce is going through, I think he’ll share whenever the time is right. I think Bruce is very happy, the happiest I’ve ever seen him. He’s, you know, our Dad..so we support him no matter what. When the time is right, he’ll talk about whatever he wants to talk about. It’s his story to talk about and not really mine.

Bruce is expected to star in an exclusive tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer to share his experience of gender reassignment.

He’s also rumoured to be filming a spin-off docu-series about the transition on E!, although his representatives have refused to confirm the claims.

Sources: Us Weekly, USA Today, Daily Mail, TMZ, ET Online.

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Chinese Man Caged Up For More Than 10 Years

A 42-year-old mentally ill Chinese man has been kept in a cage for more than a decade by his family after he beat a child to death, media reported Monday, carrying images of him staring blankly though the bars.

Wu Yuanhong was shown sitting on blankets in the narrow enclosure, his feet shackled with a heavy chain and wearing only a T-shirt and his underwear. He was diagnosed as a schizophrenic at the age of 15 and in 2001 he beat a 13-year-old to death, the Information Daily newspaper said on its website.

Judicial authorities in Jiangxi province released him a year later as his illness meant he was not legally responsible for his actions, it said.

Wu was placed in shackles after his release, but his mother Wang Muxiang built the cage after he escaped and walked around his home village of Shangfan scaring local residents, the report said. Family members cried as they put him in the cage, the report added, but he escaped again and they were forced to build a stronger structure to hold him:

My son may be insane, and beat someone to death, but he’s still my son. To use my own hands to place him in a cage was very hard to take, like being stabbed with a knife. Every time I delivered food, I would sit at his cage and cry. Now my tears are dried up.

Wang gives her son three meals a day, placing a cloth over the cage and providing a pan when he needs the toilet.

The Information Daily quoted local officials as saying they had supported Wu’s family with donations of oil and rice, adding Jiangxi had launched limited subsidies for poor families with mentally ill relatives.

Many mentally ill people in China go without proper treatment due to a lack of resources and qualified professionals, especially in the countryside. The Ministry of Health said in 2010 that there were only about 20,000 psychiatrists to serve the country’s population of 1.35 billion. Authorities estimated in 2009 that about 170 million people had some form of mental illness, while more than 16 million suffered from severe mental health problems.


How You Can Get Charlie Puth’s Attention On Twitter

Celebrities receive tons of messages from fans everyday on their social media. Getting notice maybe tough, but one fan may have figured out how to get Charlie Puth’s attention (pun intended).

Before you get all excited, do remember that what may work on the “Attention” singer may not necessarily work on another artist. Having said that, don’t let it hinder you from attempting – persistence is key after all.

Earlier today (Wednesday, 4th July), a fan named Desiree Bennett posed a question to the 26-year-old singer on Twitter. “Hey, @charlieputh what are the piano chords for ‘Through It All’ I really want to learn it on the piano,” she asked. According to her Twitter bio, she’s also a singer-songwriter.

In less than an hour, Puth replied the chords:

“F# min, Dmaj, Amaj. F# min, Dmaj, Amaj. F# min, Emaj, F/Ddim7 (1st inversion) F#min7, Dmaj, Esus7, Amaj. F# min, Dmaj, Amaj. F# min, Dmaj, Amaj. F# min, Emaj, F/Ddim7 (1st inversion) F#min7, Dmaj, Esus7. Chorus: Amaj, Dmaj Esus7, Amaj, Dmaj Esus7, Amaj, Db/Ab, F#min, E/A7, Dma”

how to get charlie puth to reply to your tweet: ask him the chords to his songs

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Puth had reply to a request for the chords of his songs. Another super fan called Maria Gilles also received a reply from the hitmaker himself when she wanted to know notes in the keyboard solo in “Boys”.

There you have it Charlie Puth fans – we’ve provided the way to getting your favourite singer’s attention. You can thank us later ;)

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Twice’s Kuala Lumpur Concert Date & Venue Announced

Knock Knock! It’s official you guys, Twice (트와이스) is indeed coming to Malaysia!

After teasing Malaysian Onces (as fans of Twice are lovingly known) a few days ago with a pink image teaser, IME Asia has now confirmed that Twice will be making a pitstop on our local shores.

As some of you may know, Twice is getting ready to embark on their second tour titled, “TWICELAND ZONE 2: Fantasy Park”. We previously announced that the popular South Korean girl group will be returning to Singapore to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 17th June 2018. The good news is, Malaysian Onces will get the chance to watch them live the following month.

Formed through “Sixteen” in 2015, the 9-piece group is made up of leader Park Jihyo, Im Nayeon, Yoo Jungyeon, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Japanese members Mina, Momo, and Sana, as well as Taiwanese member Tzuyu.

Brought to you by IME Asia, the details to Twice’s “TWICELAND ZONE 2: Fantasy Park” Live in Malaysia are as follows:

To find out when and where you can purchase the concert tickets, click here.


#MH370: Highly Unlikely That MAS Towelette Is Linked To Missing Plane

A Malaysia Airlines moist towelette that washed up on a Western Australian beach 4 months after MH370 vanished is unlikely to be linked to the missing plane, investigators said Tuesday (10th March).

Flight MH370 disappeared on 8th March 2014 with 239 people on board and no sign of the aircraft has ever been found. It is thought to have gone down in the Indian Ocean off Australia’s west coast.

It emerged Tuesday that a towelette – a wet wipe usually served on board with drinks or meals – with the Malaysia Airlines logo was found on a beach at Thirsty Point, some 200 kilometres north of Perth. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which is leading the underwater search for the plane, has previously looked at items washed up on beaches in Australia’s west but none have ever shed light on what happened – and it said the towelette was no different.

The bureau said in a statement after the discovery was reported by Australian media:

A 6cm x 8cm moist towelette in wrapping branded with the Malaysia Airlines logo was found at Thirsty Point on 2nd July 2014. It was handed in to the Western Australian police. It is unlikely, however, that such a common item with no unique identifier could be conclusively linked with MH370.

One year on, mystery continues to surround the fate of the Boeing 777-200 aircraft that disappeared from air traffic control radar after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on a flight to Beijing.

Analysis of satellite data later revealed it flew for more than 6 hours after contact was lost, and suggested it crashed into the southern Indian Ocean after running out of fuel.

Malaysia’s handling of the disaster has been criticised from the start and an interim investigation report released Sunday uncovered a dud beacon battery and more potential missed opportunities to track the plane. However, the airline said the battery on the separate cockpit voice recorder – good for 30 days once activated – was up-to-date and would have transmitted a signal once it hit water.

Australian officials have expressed cautious optimism that the plane would eventually be found, and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said Canberra, along with Malaysia and China, remained committed to the search. So far more than 26,000 sq km – over 40% – of the priority zone of the seabed where the plane likely went down has been searched using specialist equipment.

“Having spent time with the Australian families over the past few days, I share their sense of helplessness at not knowing what happened to the aircraft. The families deserve answers and we are doing all we can to get them,” Truss said on Sunday.

Searchers hope to have completed the designated underwater search area by May.

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A&W Malaysia: Relocation Plan Is Definite; 6 New Outlets To Be Opened Nationwide

The nation has failed to save the Malaysia’s first drive-in A&W restaurant in Petaling Jaya from its closure as Samad Mohd Shariff, the Chief Executive Officer of A&W Malaysia has clarified that the relocation plan is definite.

During UMNO General Assembly 2014, Samad Mohd Shariff told the reporters that the PJ drive-in outlet would relocate to a location nearby one of the new RM263 million KUB Tower buildings by next year.

“The outlet will later move to the ground floor of one of the towers to be constructed by A&W Malaysia owner, KUB Malaysia Bhd, by the end of next year,” he said.

The announcement on the relocation plan came after the reports about its closure earlier in July this year. Scores of Malaysians have responded to KUB’s decision to close the iconic drive-in restaurant down, with many sharing their fondest memories of the places. The A&W drive-in restaurant in Petaling Jaya also saw a sudden influx of customers after the news went viral.

Brought into Malaysia in 1963 by Mr and Mrs Lie Boff from USA, the first A&W outlet was the first fast food outlets ever opened in Malaysia. This was followed in 1965 with the first drive-in restaurant in Petaling Jaya. However, by 2012, the company reported that 34 A&W outlets (24 in Malaysia and 10 in Thailand) will be shut down or relocated to achieve sustainable growth. As such, A&W (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd decided to embark on another expansion by opening 6 new outlets nationwide.

The expansion is an effort to revamp its business nationwide and face the “stiff competition in the fast food industry”. With a RM5 million investment, A&W Malaysia will have its new outlets located in Penang, East Coast, Johor, and Kuala Lumpur. No further details have been announced about their expansion plans but Samad Mohd Shariff said:

We are confident that A&W Malaysia would be able to compete with other major fast food players in the near future.

It is unclear how they will compete with other major fast food chains but we certainly hope the brand will pull it through. The quality of the food and the service must be well maintained as well to ensure that the brand stays on top of the game!

What do you think of A&W’s expansion plans? Are you looking forward to its new outlets in Malaysia? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!


Hype Eats: Excite Your Tastebuds With New Cuisines In The Klang Valley This Week (19th – 25th September)

Do you guys realise it’s already halfway through September? Wow, does time fly fast when you’re having fun! But time feels particularly slow when you’re hungry so make sure you have enough food in your system to get your day going.

Independence Day and the recent Malaysia Day has finally passed so it’s back to normal here in Malaysia. After a few hectic weeks, you certainly would want to lay back and enjoy the calm after a storm. Maybe have a coffee or two… Feeling a little hungry? Good! Because we have a special treat (or several) for you this week!

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Blending spice and ice is something everyone should try. The Flaming Choco Soft Serve is a spicy-flavoured ice cream that’s getting everyones attention. In collaboration with Lingham’s extra hot chilli sauce, this ice cream will melt your taste buds away! Head on over to 7-Eleven Cafe to try Flaming Choco Soft Serve, but hurry it’s for a limited time only so don’t miss out!

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Location: 25, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Craving for some cookies? What about coffee? How about both instead! Beyond Coffee brings together two classic favourites into one delicious treat. The Cookie Cup series is a must-try for coffee lovers. Make sure to get there early as its sold out pretty quickly!

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Location: Hartamas Shopping Centre, Plaza Ground Floor Level 2, Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Chick n’ Buns is a new sister restaurant to the famous MyBurgerLab, so you already know they serve good burgers. But if you especially love truffles, then this is the place to go! Chick n’ Buns is a new restaurant in the heart of Hartamas that dishes out all things Truffle including Burgers, Tacos, Mac and Cheese and much more.

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Annyeonghaseyo! If you need a quick light snack, head on over to CU and get a taste of their new range of freshly-made buns! Featuring three new buns; Custard Bomboloni, Mini Parmesan Sausage Bun and Triple Chocolate Bun. Pair it with a drink of your choice and you’re ready to go! Ppalli ppalli!

Location: Available at any Tealive stores

Tealive has been around in Malaysia for so long that when you reach there you know what your go-to flavour is. But if you are bored and want a new experience, Tealive has come up with another new series and this time it’s cakes! Available in two new flavours; Mango Teassert Smoothie and Tiramisu Teassert Smoothie, it’s sure to make you fall in love. Head on over to Tealive and try both flavours now!

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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#UltraEurope: Hardwell Closes Music Festival With Pokemon Theme Song

“Who’s ready for one more f*cking song?!”

It’s summer in the US and Europe and that means that it’s festival season for the electronic dance music industry! For the past few weeks, it has also been Pokémon season, with Pokémon GO steadily taking over the world, culminating in a rare augmented reality insanity.

To that effect, one DJ/producer decided to have a little bit of fun while he was closing out last weekend’s Ultra Europe in Croatia.

Ultra Europe is a multi-venue outdoor electronic music festival in Croatia which made its debut as a 2-day festival in 2013 as part of Ultra Music Festival’s worldwide expansion. In 2015, Ultra Europe officially became a part of “Destination Ultra – Croatia Music Week”, an event that spans across 7 days and includes a series of parties e.g. an opening party, the 3-day festival, a yacht regatta, Ultra Beach, and a closing party.

This year’s event saw the likes of Vicetone, W&W, Armin van Buuren, and deadmau5 performing to a sold-out crowd. And at the end of the 3-day electronic dance music extravaganza, Dutch DJ/producer Hardwell (real name Robbert van der Corput) took the stage to close the festival with the theme song for Pokémon!

In the video, he can be seen addressing the massive Ultra Europe turnout before hitting play and dropping the track. Simultaneously, the huge projector screens surrounding the trademark Ultra Music Festival (UMF) stage lit up to display the red-and-white Poké Balls (a type of item used for catching and storing Pokémon).

We’re not sure if he had intended to troll the crowd but what’s even more surprising is that Hardwell knew all the words!

“Pokemon, gotta catch ’em all
Its you and me
I know it’s my destiny
Pokemon, oh, you’re my best friend
In a world we must defend”

If you’ve never ever in your wildest dreams thought that you’d see tens of thousands of people, Hardwell including, rocking out to the Pokémon theme song, check out the video below:

Pokémon! Gotta Catch 'Em All 🖕🏻#UltraEurope #UltraLive @UMFTV @ULTRA @ULTRAEurope pic.twitter.com/uLxc6zJ0sR

Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for Pokémon GO to arrive in Malaysia (let the insanity begin!) but to tide you over, check out some of the funniest Pokémon GO memes on the interwebs.


“Ms Marvel” Ending Explained: What to Expect Next From The Marvels, Mutants and More!

“Ms Marvel” just wrapped its first season and provided audiences with hints of the MCU’s future. Oh boy, are we excited to break it down! The Disney+ show has been a wild ride. From its colourful beginnings, “Ms Marvel” stood out as a cheeky, lovable extravaganza, with everything from high school to cheesy romantic affection, all while introducing the titular character’s powers. Yet, its heart lies in the concept of family, which it properly delves into.

Nevertheless, we aren’t here to talk about that. Rather, we’re gonna discuss all of the interesting things we think might be in store for Iman Vellani’s 16-year-old hero. Of course, there are going to be spoilers ahead so do tread cautiously like a sloth baby if you haven’t seen the episode yet.

After the battle, Kamala sits atop the roof of her house, as her father, Yusuf, joins her. He begins to tell her the story of how she got her name. For many years, Yusuf and Muneeba had wanted a second child. Time and again they tried but when all hope seemed lost, a little girl was born to them.

“Perfect“, Yusuf exclaimed as he recollected the memories of seeing her for the first time, proceeding to state that Kamal translates to such in Arabic. Nevertheless, he goes one step further, providing the Urdu translation which means “wonder” or wait-for-it… “Marvel”.

An excited Kamala perks up her ears at the thought of sharing a name with her idol as Yusuf proudly declares that she has always been his “Ms Marvel”. It’s befitting, considering the fact that Kamala’s parents have been so supportive over this entire affair. They know that she wants to be able to help people as much as she can. It’s a beautiful moment in which her capacity for courage is recognised and she is granted blessings to become the hero she deserves to be.

This is only the beginning for our little friend. Who knows, we might eventually see her team up with some Young Avengers and eventually, the senior team!

Much of “Ms Marvel’s” finale revolves around Kamran as Kamala and her friends as they attempt to stop the Department of Damage Control from capturing him. Nevertheless, due to the events that transpired in the penultimate episode, his mother, Najma gave him abilities. As such, he ends up with a bunch of powers that he couldn’t control.

Kamala asks for some favours from Kareem, the Red Dagger we last saw in Karachi. He strikes her a deal, telling her to get Kamran to the Jersey harbour where he will be led to safety. After he learns that Najma is dead, Kamran ends up losing control of his powers, endangering everyone in the area from the Damage Control agents to the citizens who had gathered outside the area.

Kamala knows that she needs to get him to safety. So, she punches a hole into the ground, leading to the harbour. Kamran manages to leave and the DODC are left frustrated.

By the show’s end, we see Kamran meet Kareem in Chinatown and that’s the last we see of him. We’re certain that if “Ms Marvel” returned for Season 2, Kareem and Kamran would return to feature. It is quite possible that Kamran might also join the Red Daggers themselves and receive some training while he’s at it.

A big moment did occur during the final bout. At the point where the DODC seemed to be getting the upper hand, Kamala utters one word: “Embiggen“. This causes Ms Marvel to form a sort of energy armour around herself and extend her limbs to make herself larger. As she does this, her powers are amplified and she becomes stronger.

“Embiggen” is indeed Kamala’s catchphrase from the comics and is used anytime she wants to grow in size to match up with her powerful foes. Of course, in the comics, it looks a little more Reed-Richards-y, but over here, some liberties have been taken as the power drawn from the Noor helps Ms Marvel grow in stature. It’s a neat way to deviate from the smartest man alive whilst also paying tribute to the original comic-book look.

OK. THIS WAS THE ONE WE WERE ABSOLUTELY FREAKING OUT ABOUT!

During the closing moments of the show, Bruno, Nakia, and Kamala bid farewell to the former due to him leaving the state. While they were jesting around the idea of being the custodian of Kamran’s ride, Bruno set things aside for a brief moment to talk to Kamala.

As he whips out his nerdy brain, Bruno tells Kamala and the audience what we already know. Yes, Kamala had been able to access the Noor due to her bangle. The glitzy powers that she had were all through that.

But here comes the zinger of a reveal! Bruno states that he got it all wrong from the start. Wait, does that mean she’s not a Djinn? Are they going the route of the comics and making her an Inhuman? Oh no, it’s something totally different.

Good ol’ Bruno speaks of Kamala’s genetic makeup, stating that hers deviates from the rest of her family. He thinks of a word to use, pauses and says it out loud for us to cheer to.

“Mutation“, says the boy, as the synthetic tones of the animated “X-Men” theme song play out. Oh… yes. Oh Yes. Yes. YES!

Ever since Disney bought 20th Century Fox, there has been a massive desire to see mutants interact alongside heroes like the Avengers. While “Dr Strange In The Multiverse of Madness” did satiate some tastebuds, all of that still happened in an alternate timeline. The children of the atom have not appeared in any sense in the main timeline.

That is all about to change as “Ms Marvel” has officially confirmed that she is in fact, a mutant. Granted, this is a major departure from the comics but one that we’re extremely hyped about given the potential of it all. We’ll bet that Marvel will soon introduce more and more familiar mutant figures in the Disney+ series moving forward and soon we’ll have the formation of the X-Men. Friends, the age of mutants has just kicked right off and we couldn’t be happier!

Alright, we already knew this was coming but that does not make it any less splendid!

Kamala Khan is one of the biggest fangirls of the Avengers on the planet as testified by the sheer posters plastering her room. She has everyone from Iron Man, The Falcon, and Black Widow adorning the corners above her sleeping zone. But there is one Avenger that she absolutely adores: Carol Danvers.

So, as if the universe aligned, the show provides one last hurrah moment with Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers landing in New Jersey! Yet, there’s a catch.

Moments before, Kamala’s bangle starts humming and glowing. The curious youngster stands up before she is whipped up into her closet. And out of the shadows, the blonde superhero emerges, her gloves pulsating with the same sort of purple energy. Initially perplexed as to her whereabouts, Carol realises that not only is she back on Earth, but she’s also in the room of her biggest fan!

It perfectly sets up a cliffhanger ending that will lead right into Nia DaCosta’s “The Marvels”. As of now, we don’t know how Kamala is faring, or in fact, where she is. She probably switched locations with wherever, Carol, prior to this scene, was. She could be anywhere from watching the Watcher, visiting the Kree homeworld of Hala, or just floating around space.

As for the mystery of the bangle, the tease of the Kree limb in episode 3 should continue its threads in “The Marvels”. We think it has something to do with the Kree weapons in the comics, known as the Nega-Bands. Perhaps Kamala might obtain a second band here and become even more powerful than possibly imagined.

As for Carol, we guess she’ll probably be looking for some help. Maybe a certain Fury-ous man might introduce her to the other Marvel in the form of Monica Rambeau. Sure, it’s cool to speculate for now, but surely, we’ll have to wait until “The Marvels” arrives next summer in theatres for any definite answers!

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#TheHungerGames: Jennifer Lawrence Offers First Look At #MockingjayPart2

Can you feel it? “The Hunger Games” fever has returned and we are ready to embrace it again.

In fact, it seems like the trailer for the latest instalment of “The Hunger Games” franchise will arrive very soon as Jennifer Lawrence recently sent fans into a frenzy by revealing a first look at “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2″ on her official Facebook page.

Lawrence will reprise her role as heroine Katniss Everdeen. The new official still showed her character preparing for a war alongside a few Panem rebels, including Gale Hawthorne (played by Liam Hemsworth), Finnick Odair (played by Sam Claflin), and Messalla (played by Evan Ross).

The photo was also captioned, “6.9.15 #MockingjayPart2 #Unite”, suggesting that the first trailer will be released on 9th June 2015.

The sneak peek came a few days after the official “Hunger Games” Twitter account released the first official poster for the film. The poster featured the beheaded statue of the leader of the Capitol, President Snow (played by Donald Sutherland).

Down with the Capitol! Check out the all-new official poster for #MockingjayPart2 & #UNITE at http://t.co/ILbKFF3L06! pic.twitter.com/iQVFnjSLwF

— The Hunger Games 🔥 (@TheHungerGames) June 1, 2015

Directed by Francis Lawrence, “The Hunger Games” is the film adaptation of the Suzanne Collins’ famed YA fiction trilogy. The 1st book was adapted into a live-acton movie in 2012 and immediately gained a huge following. The 2nd book “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” was subsequently turned into a film while the 3rd book “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” has been split into 2 films instead.

The 2nd part of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” will pick up where the previous film left off, with Katniss and her fellow Panem rebels confronting President Snow in the final showdown. Katniss will team up with a unit from District 13 and a group of her closest friends including Peeta (played by Josh Hutcherson) to engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” is scheduled for release on 20th November 2015.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.


Calum Scott’s Kuala Lumpur Showcase Sold Out In Less Than 10 Hours!

It’s finally happening! Calum Scott is set to drop by Malaysia for the first time.

Universal Music Malaysia made the exciting announcement yesterday (Thursday, 7th March) that the English artist will be performing in Kuala Lumpur. Instead of a full concert, this will be an intimate showcase.

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As you may know, the 30-year-old singer found fame when he entered the British singing contest TV program “Britian’s Got Talent” back in 2015. Despite not winning the reality show, his cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” and smash hit “You Are The Reason” went on to top the music charts.

For Calum’s show next weekend, the Brit will be performing around 3-4 songs for fans in Malaysia. Music lovers can expect the soulful singer to belt out his biggest hits. His latest single, “No Matter What”, debuted in October last year, and is said to be his most personal released so far. Fingers crossed, we’ll get to hear it live in person.

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The details to Calum Scott’s intimate showcase in Malaysia are as follows:

Unfortunately, tickets were sold out in less than 10 hours. Fret not though, if you have any questions you’d like to ask the singer, drop us a comment on our Facebook or Twitter post. We might include your question during our interview ;)

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#ElectricRunMY: Silento, SonaOne, De Fam & More To Perform At Celebration Stage

We have some awesome news, runners! The Livescape Group has finally announced the line-up for this year’s AmMetLife Electric Run Recharged 2017 :)

The upcoming run will see American hip-hop artiste Silento make his debut performance in Malaysia. It also features local superstars such as CUURLEY, De Fam, SonaOne, as well as Blastique & Amanda Avyanna.

19-year-old singer and actor Silento (real name Ricky Lamar Hawk) gained international fame after releasing his debut single, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. With over 1.3 billion views on YouTube, the hit track earned him the “Best Dance Performance” award at the 2015 Soul Train Music Awards. To date, he has released 3 solo singles including “Get Em” and “Young Love”, made with American songwriter Skylar Mones.

Besides that, The Livescape Group also revealed that this year’s run will feature 9 new, music-filled course lands: The Start Line, Hip Hop, EDM, Sugar Rush, Polyphonics, Stardust, Disco, Rainbow Road, and The Finish Line/Celebration Stage.

Deets for the one-night-only 5km night time fun run are as follows:

Note: Prices listed above exclude GST and RM4 ticket processing fee. To register, visit www.electricrun.my.

Electric Run Malaysia 2017 sponsors include Rexona (Co-Presenter), Salty Customs (Official Apparel), Anjung Floria (Official Venue), Hitz.FM (Official Radio Station), Malay Mail (Official Newspaper), Hype.My (Official Online Media Partner), and Spotify (Official Online Music Streaming Partner).

For more information, hit up their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.


Siwon & Jackie Chan To Star In “Running Man”!

On 18th February 2013, Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan touched down in Korea to promote “Chinese Zodiac” with co-star Kwon Sang Woo – but that’s not all. It has been confirmed that Jackie Chan has some other mischief up his “slapstick kungfu” sleeves!

For one night and two days from 19th February 2013 onwards, Jackie Chan participated in the filming of popular Korean Sunday variety show, “Running Man” with the award-winning Yoo Jae Suk and the rest of the crew. Jackie is of course not exactly a stranger to “Running Man” as he has previously appeared on the show in 2011 via video to give the cast a mission for the Hong Kong special.

This time, however, he will actually physically be in the show! Furthermore, Jackie Chan will not be alone. Joining him as a special guest star on the “Running Man” episode is none other than super K-Pop idol boy group Super Junior’s Choi Siwon. Together, they filmed at Gwanghui Market in Dongdaemun, Seoul to fulfill a mission. As a matter of fact, upon their meeting, Siwon even took it to Twitter to express his gratitude:

Wouldn’t it be crazy awesome to watch these two in action? Wait, no. Don’t answer that. It will be crazy awesome!

Jackie Chan’s and Choi Siwon’s episode is “Running Man Episode 135” and it will air on 3rd March 2013 in Korea.


The Linc KL: 8 Instagrammable Mural Spots & Creative Installations

Many of you may not have heard of The Linc KL. It’s a brand new retail destination that offers a different atmosphere than other malls.

During yesterday’s media event, we were introduced to a brand new art installation. As the host said, certain things in The Linc cannot be expressed in words, one has to experience it in person. Let’s take a look at 8 Instagrammable spots in the venue that are worth checking out:

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Hype’s Now Playing: PSY feat. Snoop Dogg — Hangover

“Gangnam Style” crooner, PSY’s long-awaited collaboration with Snoop Dogg is finally here!

The five-minute music video for “Hangover”, which hit YouTube on June 8th features it all — drunken brawling, tipping shot glasses, spewing in toilets, bad karaoke, swirling dance beats — you get the idea.

Now everyone knows that the Korean pop sensation has exactly what it takes to make a smash hit — just look at how well “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman” did — but is Hangover going to set a new record? We have a strong feeling that is just might!

Let us know what you think of the collaboration below by sounding off in the comments section.


Illumi Run Presents The Ultimate Party On The Run

Runners, dancers, ravers — think you could handle this?

(Featured image via Illumi Run on Facebook)

Having just recently complete Color Run, we now have the Hello Kitty run, zombie-infested Run For Your Lives obstacle course, and Maze Challenge Asia to look forward to. Now, if none of these appeal to you then the one that we are about to reveal just might. Calling all ravers and party goers, we have just what you might be looking for — Illumi Run!

The new night rave, Illumi Run is the first of its kind in Asia. Allowing you to light up the night as you run pass illumi glow paint while experiencing electrifying energy from the music in the illumi run zone, the run goes on for 5kilometres before treating participants to a mega dance.

Throughout the run, participants will have to keep a lookout for the Illuminators along the glow zones and around the race village. What are The Illuminators you may ask? Well, The Illuminators are armed with glow paints on hand to ensure that everyone gets soaked in the glow paint and illuminate the night! Fun, no? ;) The party continues at the finish line with an ultimate dance extravaganza hosted by club DJs and other surprises to make sure the party goes on all night long.

Participants will also get to enjoy different music genres as they run or dance through different themed zones en route. Warning: be prepared to get splashed with the new glow paint at all the various zones offered! Now if you’re worried you might develop allergy reactions to the paint, don’t.

Specially imported from America, the glow paints used at the Illumi Run are water-based, non-toxic paint that is completely washable from the skin.

Date: November 28th (Friday) & November 29th (Saturday)

So runners, dancers and party-lovers, don’t miss out on being a part of the wildest party run!

Check out the video below to get an idea of this awesomeness:

Keep updated with Illumi Run via these platforms: Website, Facebook, & Instagram.


Hype’s Exclusive: #FMFA15 Partygoers, Brace Yourselves For A Darude Type Of Storm

Who knew that the humble beginnings of being an amateur musician to playfully meddling with music production can lead one man to defining electronic dance music and making history?

Ville Virtanen otherwise known as Darude is a Finnish electronic dance music producer and DJ from Eura, Hinnerjoki. He started making music in 1996 and released the hit single “Sandstorm” in late 1999 and subsequent album “Before the Storm” in 2000. His music is characterised by its progressive/uplifting (trance) style.

“Sandstorm” was a smash hit #3 in Finland and UK, selling platinum and holding the #1 spot on the Finnish Dance Chart for 17 consecutive weeks. Word quickly spread about the track, which found global success. After becoming the #3 single in the United Kingdom (becoming the first record by a Finnish artist to do so), “Sandstorm” eventually sold 2 million units worldwide, and was the world’s biggest selling 12-inch single in 2000.

If you haven’t already heard it multiple times in the past like seriously we can’t even fathom why you wouldn’t have, listen to it here:

Now, that says a lot for someone who didn’t have to rely on social media to promote his music!

In December last year, it was announced that Darude has been added to the league of top DJs/producers who will be performing at the upcoming Future Music Festival Asia 2015 (FMFA 2015). And now that we’re just a few weeks shy of what is slated to be the best FMFA event we’ve ever seen, we caught up real quick with the man himself when he rang us up over the weekend for a little chat. Needless to say, we were ecstatic.

Hi Ville! Thank you so much for calling. Where are you right now and what are you currently up to?

Hello! I’m here, I’m currently in my studio.

I know you probably get this question a lot, about “Sandstorm”. That was a defining moment for your career as well as the electronic dance music scene. Do you remember how you were inspired to make that track?

Ohh, oh man. I don’t remember specifics but when I was making that track, around that time, I was basically studying and poorly! So I would go out 2 or 3 or 4 times a week – just sober, not that much of actually partying. I just went out to listen to local DJs and I wasn’t a DJ myself at that point. They were playing playing all kinds of German dance music and trance. I pretty much ran home to my computer after that and started making music. I was analysing what I heard and just was inspired by it and tried to make a little myself. It was a really cool time because I wasn’t thinking of anything, just driven by what I heard and inspired to make something similar.

Well, I have to say that has been immortalised for me, coming from a dance music fan who saw you play in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia about..easily more than 10 years ago! Do you remember that?

You came there! Yes, I do remember that. I played in Kuala Lumpur for the first time and I remember that it was such craziness. It was maybe 2002 or maybe 2003.

So, considering the fact that you’ve been around for way longer than most of the EDM-styled DJs/producers, what do you think are the biggest changes that the scene has gone through?

Well, I think that the sort of generic answer to that question is..everything in music seems to evolve and it has. A genre becomes popular and then it peaks after 2 years and then it goes back down. We had what happened to trance in 2001/2002, and then there was a huge thing with dubstep and it’s still here, and then there’s trap which has been huge, and of course EDM. But if you want to talk about EDM..I don’t really like that term. What people usually think EDM is these days..that sound is going to be toning down a little bit to make way for more melodic things and musical things. Maybe people are just tired of jumping up and down!

And while we’re on the topic of music, I read somewhere that in 2013, you said that you were working on an artiste album. Is that still in the works and are there any interesting collabs that you can talk about?

Yes! I can finally talk about that. I finally have something due well not today but to show very soon. We’re about to release a single, the first single off my upcoming album. It has been mastered and it’s ready to go, and we are timing it with Future Music Festival. I think we’re scheduling the release for sometime towards the end of March. I’m very happy about that because it has been a long time coming. My family had some hard times and that took up a lot of my time, and then there’s also all kinds of record label stuff that goes into play here but finally, it’s ready. And it couldn’t be a better time too because I get to play my new music at Future Music Festival, both Australia and Singapore.

You have my highest respect for first introducing me to dance music way back when I was only 19 years old and that’s something I’ll always remember you for. What kind of legacy would you hope to leave for your other fans?

Oh wow. Legacy is a big word here haha. I don’t see myself as someone who’s leaving a legacy or anything like that but if somebody remembers me because of “Sandstorm” or any other tracks of mine, or even when I meet fans, things like that touches my life quite deeply. I love to, if possible, go hang out with people and just talk to them. If I want to be remembered for something, it’s how I connect with people. Because they are what keeps me going.

Some of us, like myself, have not seen you play live in a decade. What can your fans expect from you, from your upcoming gig at Future Music Festival Asia in Singapore next month?

It’s really good leading to this! Well, I like festivals and I know festivals are tricky because the stages are huge and we’re detached from the crowd and such. But I like making eye contact with people to get involved more with the crowd. As a DJ, I feel like I need to be some sort of a performer and engager, and people need to feel like there are emotions exchanged when I play. So they can expect that.

Thank you so much for the chat, Ville, and see you next month at FMFA 2015!

Thank you so much! I feel like we’ve basically met already. See you next month and please do come say hi.

The full FMFA 2015 lineup can be found here. Special thanks to our friends from Milk PR and Livescape Asia for making this interview happen!

For more information on Darude, hit up his website or Facebook page.

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Warner Bros: 9 New DC Superhero Films Scheduled Through 2020

Brace yourselves. The battle between the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Cinematic Universe has begun!

Warner Bros. has recently announced the official release dates for 9 new DC films that were scheduled through 2020, beginning with “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” in 2016. Earlier, a source revealed that the studio is treating “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as a launch pad for the subsequent films in the DC Cinematic Universe.

Thus, it makes sense that that they’ve decided to move forward the release date of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to March 25th in 2016.

Here is the list of DC future films’ release dates as it stands:

All the titles of the films have not been revealed yet but it was rumoured that the iconic Justice League superheroes such as Aquaman, Shazam, Wonder Woman and Cyborg will have their own individual superhero film soon.

Given the fact that the studio is planning to release 2 DC-based properties per year, the studio is expected to go up against Marvel Studios. Sony Pictures will be releasing 2 Spider-Man spin-off films as well, including a female-led superhero film that hasn’t been done in decades.

With so many superhero films coming our way soon, aren’t you excited? We can’t wait to watch them either. All of them!


#StarWarsLand: Disney Unveils Concept Art For Upcoming “Star Wars”-Themed Land

Half a year after the initial “Star Wars Land” announcement at D23, Disney has finally let hardcore fans in on more details.

The new “Star Wars”-themed land, slated to open in California’s Disneyland and the Walt Disney World in Florida, was teased during the retrospective ABC “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60” special which aired over the weekend. Although it gave no details on when the highly anticipated themed area will open, it did share a bunch of new concept art.

“Star Wars Land” is being modelled after a “remote, outpost planet” where it will be possible to “meet droids and aliens”. It will also feature a Millennium Falcon attraction, a Star Wars-themed street market, a local cantina, a dinner club, and much more.

2 attractions have also been identified: one will allow park guests to “pilot the Millennium Falcon” and find out if it’s really “the fastest ship in the galaxy”, while the other has an “epic battle” taking place between the Resistance and the First Order of December 2015 film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“.

Check out the “Star Wars Land” concept art:

The “Star Wars Land” has not yet been officially named but film actor Harrison Ford (aka Han Solo), who introduced the segment, called it the “Star Wars Experience”.

We know where we’re going the very second it opens to public ;)

Sources: /FILM, AFP, io9 / Featured image via ABC.


“iwantrevange”: Singaporean Man Documents Wife’s Affair

One Singaporean man recently decided to unleash the truth on his marriage and his family – his discovered that his wife is cheating on him and has been for quite some time. And by “some time”, we mean that she has been cheating on him for so long that their only daughter is not even his biological daughter. The “real” father of their daughter is the “other party”. Yes, the man with whom his wife has been sleeping with.

Some confusion but it all becomes clear if you read the blog. He states:

My wife has been cheating on me for sometime and I have always looked the other way.  Simply because I loved her a lot.

But things have been getting out of hand recently.  I have totally awaken from my slumber and now I am going to basically present to the world what type of woman I married.

I really don’t care anymore because I need to gain my sanity back.  I know by doing all these, I will be headed towards divorce.  But since my wife has been cheating all this while, there is really no use in trying to save this marriage.

I would like you as a spectator at home to see how I expose my wife of her infidelity.

I have already given my wife a brand new mobile phone, with a mobile phone spy application installed on it.  She has taken the bait and now I will expose to the world what type of woman she really is.

I loved her with all my heart and she has broken my heart.  I no longer have any tears but only revenge is on my mind.  I hope by using all these evidence against her, that the Women’s Charter will not grant her anything.

In his blog, “iwantrevange”, he goes into great detail with the exposé e.g. how he finds out about her infidelity via SMSes, how the truth about his daughter comes out, how or what his wife and the other party have said about him, you name it. He even includes screenshots of SMS conversations between his wife and the other man and, let’s just say that it’s not for kids:

The best, or perhaps the worst part about this documentation is the mere fact that upon confrontation, his wife begged him to not “spill the beans” on the other party as he was already married and in the civil service which could result in “a lot of trouble” for him. Apparently, she also begged him not to tell on her whilst crying her heart out.

After which, she asked him to take down the blog because she was ashamed and requested for him to not blow the issue out of proportion.

He also wrote, “This is a true life story. I know there will be people who don’t understand how I feel and it really does not matter. You don’t have to believe anything I write. But when you have been cheated on, you will definitely remember the pain and the sorrow. My pain and sorrow is that my wife cheated on me. To add to it all, I now have to think about my daughter. I am sure there will be people who say but she is not your daughter. When you have spent so many nights thinking she is, it makes you believe that the girl is yours”.

But don’t take it from us. We’ve linked his “iwantrevange” blog below so hit the source if you want to read it.

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#EpikHigh: #Spoiler MV Ft. YG’s New Girl Group Member

Following the release of their new music video “Born Hater“, Epik High has released yet another music video for their follow-up track, “Spoiler”, featuring a member of YG Entertainment’s upcoming girl group.

Born in 1995, YG trainee Kim Ji Soo, who is a confirmed member for YG’s new girl group, became the female lead for Epik High’s “Spoiler” music video that was released on 21st October. Epik High’s 8th full-length album was released at the same time as the music video for “Spoiler”.

According to YG’s official blog, an insider revealed that this is her first time standing in front of music fans in a music video. She was trained under the same talent agency as some of the greatest K-Pop groups such as BIGBANG, 2NE1, and so on. Although there’s no footage of her dancing yet, she is particular known for her dancing skills and her pure appeal after her photo appeared on YG’s blog.

This isn’t the first time a member of YG’s new girl group has appeared in an music video as the rumoured leader of the group, Kim Jennie played the female lead in BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s music video for “That XX“. Other than that, it was rumoured that some members also made their cameo appearance in other YG artistes’ music videos.

As of now, it was only reported that YG’s new girl group will make their official debut in November this year,  years affter 2NE1. Watch Epik High’s new music video for “Spoiler” below:

Are you excited about the debut of the new girl group? What do you think the concept of the new girl group will be like?


#WorldStageMY: 5 Reasons Why We Are Really (x6) Excited

Powerbank? Check. Band tee? Check. Backpack? Check. Melt-proof makeup? Check.

Concert spirit? That’s definitely the kind of spirit we will be bringing with us to the upcoming MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on 12th September (Saturday).

Since its inception in 2009, MTV World Stage Malaysia has welcomed a slew of international award-winning international artists onto its stage. The popular artistes who were invited to grace the event include Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Robin Thicke, Far East Movement, B.o.B., Tokio Hotel, Kasabian, The All-American Rejects, and Pixie Lott.

The concert has also featured some of the greatest K-Pop acts such as EXO, Boys Republic, Jay Park, BEAST, Wonder Girls, while showcasing local Malaysia acts like Yuna, Joe Flizzow, Mizz Nina, Pop Shuvit, and Estranged.

Now that we’re only 2 sleeps away from the 7th edition of MTV World Stage Malaysia, we can hardly contain our excitement and we can definitely feel adrenaline constantly pumping through our veins.

With our favourite MTV VJs Alan and Hanli reprising their roles as the event’s hosts, this year’s MTV World Stage Malaysia is expected to be a whole lot crazier with more screams, more excitement, and more energy.

Find out why you should be so excited about this highly-anticipated one-night-only outdoor concert too:

1. Party with Sekai no Owari like it’s the last night of your life

For the first time ever, we will rock out to one of the world’s most popular Japanese bands, Sekai no Owari.

Formed in 2007, Sekai no Owari is a 4-member indie band consisting of leader/guitarist Shininchi Nakajima, lead vocalist Satoshi Fukase, pianist/stage producer Saori Fujisaki, and DJ LOVE. The band’s name basically means “the end of the world” in Japanese.

If there’s one thing that Sekai no Owari will deliver, it’s a high-octane live show. Having worked together with international musicians such as Owl City and Nicky Romero, the band is set to infect us with their upbeat nature of their music. With “Dragon Night” being a slightly EDM-influenced track, the band will definitely blow your socks off with their outstanding performances.

2. Fall head-over-heels in love with cutesy K-Pop group Apink

It doesn’t matter if you are straight or not, South Korean idol girl group Apink will make you fall deeply in love with them in many different ways.

Formed by A Cube Entertainment in 2011, the group consists of Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Son Na-eun, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Ha-young. Though they are considered one of the top K-Pop idol girl groups, they did not let fame and popularity get to them as they remain humble and loyal to Pink Pandas (as fans of Apink are lovingly known).

From “Mollayo” (몰라요; You Don’t Know) to “NoNoNo” to “My My”, the 6-member girl group will get you under their spell with their highly addictive pop songs alongside their incredible synchronised choreographies. The girls will also charm you with their innocent child-like appearances and dorky personalities. While busting out some cutesy dance moves onstage, member Eunji will surely serenade you with her powerful vocals at one of the most happening nights ever.

3. Never a single “bosan” moment with Stacy

Nothing can get in between a singer and her/his loyal fans, as proven in the case of award-winning Malaysian singer Stacy.

Stacy is Malaysia’s #MostWanted act for this year’s MTV World Stage. Over the last 7 years, Stacy has proved her popularity by bagging more than 12 awards locally, including 2 awards at Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian and Album #1 at AIM Kulit Album Terbaik last year.

Not a single “bosan” (translation: boring) moment will be spent with Stacy as she is set to wow us with her mad dancing skills at the show this Saturday. If you’ve seen all of her music videos, you will definitely know why she is known as the “Malaysia Dancing Queen”.

4. Have a really, really, really, really, really, really good time with Carly Rae Jepsen

The best bit about MTV World Stage 2015? We are going to have a really, really, really, really, really, really good time with Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen!

Jepsen first burst into mainstream market with “Call Me Maybe”, a song that she co-wrote with Josh Ramsay, Ryan Stewart, and Tavish Crowe. The song became an instant hit and it managed to knock out several heavy-hitters on its way to the top spot. It was even named the “Song of the Summer” by Billboard magazine.

Now that she’s back with another hit single “I Really Like You”, we are guaranteed to have a good time with the singer at MTV World Stage 2015. You can expect to hear some new material from her latest album, “E*MO*TION”.

5. Watch Jason Derulo work that “wiggle”

If you’re an R&B fan, nothing would complete your MTV World Stage experience more than some spectacular performances from R&B singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.

The Miami-born singer is generally well-known for popular party hits such as “Talk Dirty” and “Wiggle Wiggle”. However, he has proven to be quite a talent with some relatively underrated songs hidden in his albums too. Regardless of the kind of songs that he releases, Derulo will always get us singing and dancing along at any given moment.

But of course, if he’s going to casually flash his beautiful abs at us, we promise we won’t make a single complaint…at all.

Can’t make it to the concert night? Fret not!

“MTV World Stage 2015 Live in Malaysia” will be recorded live for global telecast. The show will premiere on MTV in Asia on 26th September (Saturday) at 1:30pm (TH/WIB), 2:30pm (PH/SG) and 3.30pm (MY), 10th October (Saturday) at 9pm (JP) and 11th October (Sunday) at 12am (KR).

The show is presented by Sunway and supported by Tourism Malaysia. In Malaysia, it is ignited by Xpax, brought to you by Brickfields Asia College, Watsons Malaysia, supported by local broadcast partner, Astro, radio partners hitz fm, ERA fm and MY FM, with media partners Big Tree Outdoor, Cleo, EH!, Hype Malaysia, Selebriti Online, TimeOut KL, and YG magazine.

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

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Contest: Win A Pair Of #worldstagemy Passes Courtesy Of MTV Asia

You’ve heard all about the stellar line-up, now it’s time to snag yourself some passes to go watch MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015!

First announced in July, this year’s #worldstagemy will see the likes of K-Pop idol girl group Apink, Japanese creative group SEKAI NO OWARI, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, as well as American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo take the stage at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon.

The one-night only outdoor event, which will also see your favourite MTV VJs Alan and Hanli reprise their roles as the event’s hosts, promises to bigger than ever as MTV turns the lens on its fans with unprecedented fan offerings :)

As per usual, #worldstagemy passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through game contests via the #worldstagemy microsite. But, thanks to our friends from MTV Asia, we’ve got a couple of MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 passes to giveaway to a few lucky fans too!

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Here’s what you gotta do to win em. Tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner will snag ONE pair of #worldstagemy passes + ONE #worldstagemy tee respectively.

We’ll leave you now with our favourite Carly Rae Jepsen guilty pleasure, to get you in the mood. Enjoy:

MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 is presented by Sunway and supported by Tourism Malaysia. In Malaysia, it is ignited by Xpax, brought to you by Brickfields Asia College, Watsons Malaysia, supported by local broadcast partner, Astro, radio partners hitz fm, ERA fm and MY FM, with media partners Big Tree Outdoor, Cleo, EH!, Hype Malaysia, Selebriti Online, TimeOut KL, and YG magazine.

For more information, please visit MTV Asia’s website or the #worldstagemy microsite.