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Gudetama café to open in Singapore

October 16, 2016, 10:53 pm
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Fans of Sanrio’s Gudetama will be egg-cited to know that a themed café dedicated to the adorable but lazy egg character will soon be opened in Singapore this coming November at Suntec City Mall!


With his charmingly unmotivated attitude and a lumpy figure with a butt, Gudetama has been a huge hit since it was first introduced by Sanrio in 2013.


The character is known for being super lazy, lacking of energy and strength as he knows that his fate is to be eaten by human.


The first Gudetama Café was opened in Osaka in 2015, and soon after that, Hong Kong also opened its very own Gudetama Cafe by Izumi Curry as well as a Gudetama dim sum pop-up restaurant at Dim Sum Icon in Hong Kong.

(Photo source: danielfooddiary.com)

Though there aren’t much information released regarding Singapore’s first Gudetama café, but will be serving an array of Gudetama-themed food like egg toast, waffle with soft serve ice cream, pizza and coffee.


Gudetama Café Singapore is slated to open by end of November 2016.

(Main photo source: japantoday.com)
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Yuna launches “Places to Go” collection with Lisn Up

October 17, 2016, 12:37 am
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Malaysian award-winning singer Yuna has collaborated with Boston-based clothing line Lisn Up to release limited-edition “Places to Go” streetwear collection, named after her song of the same name from her latest album, “Chapters”.

The collaboration aims to give support to more than 15 million refugees around the world that are fleeing their homes from war, persecution, natural disasters, environmental crises and poverty.

“Our collaboration reaches out in solidarity to millions around the world affected by the refugee crisis. Every little effort counts,” Yuna said in a Facebook post.


According to a statement released by Lisn Up, the collection stems from the lyrics of “Places to Go”, where Yuna sings about constantly travelling and needing a place to call home, much like the 15 million refugees though for different reasons.

The “Places to Go” collection includes hemp tee, cotton long sleeve shirt, hooded sweatshirt, flight jacket and flight backpack.



Fifty percent of the profits for each item will be donated to the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (UCSRI).

Purchase “Places To Go” collection at lisnupclothing.com while stocks are available!
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Youngest Malaysian to earn ‘Datuk’ title

October 17, 2016, 8:32 pm
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A certain teenager has become an internet sensation after reportedly earning the honorary title ‘Datuk’ at the age of nineteen.

During the weekend, an image of a young man in ceremonial attire has been going viral on social media with the caption “Youngest Dato in Malaysia…19 years”.


Of course, netizens have been reacting very negatively towards the news, questioning the identity of the person and what he has done for the country to deserve the title.


The source of original photo is not known, but it was first forwarded by a user called Citizens Nades R.

According to some netizens’ comments, the man in the image is known as Alvin Gor, real name Alvin Lim, and he’s not actually 19, but 24 years old.

(Photo source:  SAY NO to MLM's Facebook)

Some comments also stated that he’s actually a forex trader who works in a company called IBS Global.

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Yellowcard’s final world tour to include Singapore and Philippines

October 17, 2016, 9:52 pm
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After two decades of music career, American rock band Yellowcard decides to bid farewell to their fans around the world via their Final World Tour, which will include Southeast Asian countries like Philippines and Singapore.


“After countless discussions and months of thought, we have decided that it is time for Yellowcard to come to an end. This will be our last album and our final world tour,” said the band in a statement.


The world tour is to support the band’s final self-titled album which was released on 30 September 2016, where they will also be performing across UK, Netherlands, Germany and Australia.

Known for several of their mid-2000s hit songs like “Ocean Avenue”, “Only One”, “Way Away” and “Lights and Sounds”, Yellowcard is one of the most distinctive bands around as their music genre features the prominent use of a violin.


“We will be forever grateful to Yellowcard fans all over the world for the opportunities you have given us. We have played shows for nearly two decades on six continents, and had the chance to keep recording the music we love year after year. While it is with sadness that we say goodbye, it is with gratitude and amazement that we look back on a career we can be proud of, and were so very lucky to have had,” the band continued.


“Please come and join us on our last trip around the globe. We hope to share this final record and tour with each and every one of you.”

Their concert details in Philippines and Singapore are as follow:-

Philippines
Date: 10 February 2017 (Friday)
Venue: SM Skydome North Edsa, Manila
Prices: PHP 4500 (VIP), PHP 3000 (General Admission)
Tickets: On sale via smtickets.com, starting from 21 October, 9 am

Singapore
Date: 12 February 2017 (Sunday)
Venue: The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel
Prices: SGD78 (Early Bird), SGD98 (Standard), SGD118 (Doors), SGD158 (VIP with meet and greet)
Tickets: On sale via sistic.com.sg, starting from 21 October, 9am

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Harith Iskander gets into Funniest Person’s semi-finals

October 18, 2016, 8:10 pm
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Malaysia’s top stand-up comedian Harith Iskander is still in the running to become the world’s funniest person as he has made it to the semi-finals of Laugh Factory “Funniest Person in the World” competition.

Competing against 19 other stand-up comedians from around the world, the 50-year-old comedian is currently leading the pack with 457,237 points, while Philippines’ Alex Caleja and Singapore’s Fakkah Fuzz follow behind with 94,369 points and 65,230 points, respectively.

The 20 finalists will each receive USD1,000, while the two runners-up will each get USD10,000 and USD5,000, respectively.


The grand prize winner will get to walk away with the Festival’s trophy and a check for USD100,000.

Harith Iskander is one of the two comedians that represented Malaysia in the competition, with the other one being Dr Jason Leong.

However, since only one Malaysian can qualify to the finals, Jason got disqualified despite having the second highest points after Harith Iskander.


The semi-finals of Laugh Factory “Funniest Person in the World” competition will be held LIVE in Finland on 4 December 2016, and only five comedians from the 20 finalists will move on the finals.

Here are the Top 20 finalists for “Funniest Person in the World” competition

•Alex Calleja (Philippines)
•Bianca Cristovao (Czech Republic)
•Christopher 'Johnny' Daley (Jamaica)
•Daniel Simonsen (Norway)
•David Kilimnick (Israel)
•Fakkah Fuzz (Singapore)
•Harith Iskander (Malaysia)
•Harri Soinila (Finland)
•Jimeoin (Ireland)
•Katerina Vrana (Greece)
•Melanie Maras (Indonesia)
•Michael Mittermeier (Germany)
•Mino Van Nassau (India)
•Murilo Couto (Brazil)
•Nikola Todoroski (Macedonia)
•Omar Ramzi (Saudi Arabia)
•Patrick Indringi (Uganda)
•Pedja Bajović (Croatia)
•Tin Vodopivec (Slovenia)
•Umar Rana (Pakistan)

Vote for the comedians here.

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Lee Chong Wei’s movie is in the making

October 18, 2016, 10:30 pm
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A movie based on Malaysia’s very own badminton hero Lee Chong Wei is currently in the making, set to be helmed by “Kepong Gangster” director, Teng Bee.

Titled as “Rise of the Legend”, the film will chronicle the life story of the badminton legend and his successful journey into becoming a champion and a global sports icon.

The movie will be produced by CB Pictures on a budget of RM4.5 million and is set to hit the screen in 2018, New Straits Times reports.

“Three years ago, we came up with a concept about making a biopic about Lee. And it took us three years to finally get his approval,” said the director.

For now, it is still not known as to who will be taking on the role of the badminton champion, but Teng said that a nationwide audition will be held to search for the right candidate.

It is also not confirmed whether Lee himself would appear in the film.

Four years ago, Yusof Haslam’s son Shafiq Yusof expressed interest in creating a Lee Chong Wei biopic, but the plan never went through.

(Photo source: FourthOfficial.com)

Article from Cinema Online
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Modern Deepavali fashion for 2016

October 18, 2016, 11:38 pm
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The festival of lights is almost upon us, do you already know what to wear for this year’s Deepavali?

Like many other traditional holiday, the trend of Deepavali fashion has grown throughout the year while keeping the main essence and ethnic tradition.

It is the one day in a year for you to show off your perfect festive look, and we are here to give you some ideas on what to wear!

Anarkali Dresses
Bring out your inner princess with some flowy Anarkali gowns!
(Photo sources: pinterest.com, stylesgap.com)

Dhoti Sarees
Show off some spunk with a hint of sexiness by wearing a saree in Dhoti style.(Photo sources: pinterest.com, stylishmods.com)

Dhoti Suits
With Dhoti suits, you will appear, confident, elegant and modern.
(Photo sources: cbazaar.com)

Jodhpuri Suits
Makes yourself smart and manly with this mixture of Hollywood and Bollywood style suits.
(Photo sources: snapdeal.com, thebridalbox.com, idiva.com)

Kurta Shalwar
Go classic with the simple yet stylish Kurta shalwar, also known as Kurta pyjama.
(Photo sources: newfashiontrendz.com, stylesgap.com, youmeandtrends.com)

Patiala Suits
The outfits are basically modern Punjabi suits which are gorgeously simple but classic!
(Photo sources: pinterest.com)

Lehenga
Make yourself feel like a bride with some simple Lehenga designs.
(Photo sources: pinterest.com, indianfashionlife.com)

Western Kurtis
East meets west with in these modern western Kurtis!
(Photo sources: looksgud.com)

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Siti Nurhaliza and husband get their own reality show

October 19, 2016, 8:35 pm
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Malaysian singing queen Datuk Siti Nurhaliza and her husband Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa will soon have their very own reality show that is expected to hit the screen early next year.

Titled as “CTDK-ation”, the ten-episode reality series will focus on the couple’s daily life as well as overseas travel to places like Spain, Portugal, Dubai, and United Arab Emirates.

Datuk K’s huge family – 29 members to be exact – will also be joining the couple on the road, where the whole family will travel for 21 days starting from 2 November 2016.

“I am prepared to share our everyday lives with fans, and we’re not worried about criticisms as we’re already used to it,” said Datuk K during the “A.M. Live!” morning show on channel Astro Ria after announcing the news, Kosmo reports.

Filming of “CTDK-action” will start next month, and it is expected to premiere on January 2017.

(Photo source: Siti Nurhaliza's Facebook)
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Grab introduces new instant messaging feature

October 20, 2016, 1:00 am
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Southeast Asia's ride-hailing platform Grab has introduced GrabChat, an instant messaging platform embedded within the app, and is touted as the first ride-hailing app in Southeast Asia to provide instant messaging.

“GrabChat makes it easier and quicker for passengers and drivers to commence their rides by allowing seamless communication between them without leaving the Grab app or incurring mobile charges. Our latest feature solves a commonly encountered gap where communication between drivers and passengers helps to commence a ride by locating one another or informing an estimated arrival time, said Tan Hooi Ling, Co-founder of Grab in a statement.

The new GrabChat enables drivers to communicate their estimated arrival times without leaving the app screen, while passengers are able to receive more responsive feedback and share their exact locations.

A beta test has been conducted among selected drivers and passengers in Malaysia and Singapore, and the results have seen a significant reduction in ride cancellations by aiding the pickup process.


The new feature comes with several commonly used templated messages for drivers and passengers such as “I’m here”, “OK”, “Are you nearby” and “I will arrive in 2 minutes”, and this is to make communication easier for both parties.

GrabChat is now available on the Grab’s latest version (v4.6.6).

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The Voice to have Singapore/Malaysia edition

October 20, 2016, 8:07 pm
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Aspiring singers can now rejoice as the popular reality television singing competition The Voice will soon be having a Singapore/Malaysia edition!

Singapore’s mm2 Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of mm2 Asia, has recently came into agreement with licensor Talpa Global to gain the rights to produce and broadcast the show which is famous for its bling auditions format, The Straits Times reports.

“Given the strong historical and cultural bond between the two countries, the Singapore/Malaysia version is a great way to extend this iconic format to this part of the world,” said Melvin Ang, Chief Executive Officer of mm2 Asia.

Season 11 of The Voice America featuring Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton as the judges.

“Through the show, we're also looking to unearth fresh acting and singing talents for our diverse range of movies and entertainment platforms,” he continued.

This will be the first time in the show’s history that a single version of the format will be produced for two territories.

Details on the mentors for the upcoming Singapore/Malaysia version of The Voice is yet to be announced, but the show will be in mandarin language.

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Bunkface marks 10th year with a concert

October 20, 2016, 9:04 pm
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Marking their 10th anniversary, Malaysian punk-rock trio Bunkface is set to hold a special concert called, “Bunkface X Live in Kuala Lumpur” this coming December!

Made up of members Sam, Youk and Paan, Bunkface upcoming and second large-scale concert is more than just to celebrate their one decade anniversary, it is also to show appreciation and gratitude to their loyal fans, better known as Bunkers.

The band also recently signed under Universal Music Malaysia so the concert will be a collaboration between the major label as well as the band’s very own label, Bunkface Production.

Bunkface along with Kenny Ong, Managing Director of Universal Music Malaysia and Singapore.

Throughout these 10 years, Bunkface has received various recognition and acknowledgement including Anugerah Industri Muzik, Anugerah Juara Lagu and Shout Awards.

Furthermore, the band is the proud nominee for MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs) 2016 in the Best Southeast Asia Act category, competing against big music names in Malaysia including Malaysia’s very own songbird Yuna.

“Bunkface X Live in Kuala Lumpur” concert will be held on 24 December 2016 at Chin Woo Stadium.


The two-hour concert will feature more than 20 fan’s favourite hits like “Masih Di Sini”, “Situasi”, “Panik”, “Darah Muda” and more.

On the concert day itself, the band will also launch a special compilation album “Bunkface X”, featuring famous tracks from the band’s previous albums and EPs, and is set to be released in the market by early December.

After having a concert in Kuala Lumpur, the band plans to have another concert in East Malaysia.

Tickets for “Bunkface X Live in Kuala Lumpur” will be available on myticket.asia from today onwards, with prices starting from RM50.

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6 spooktastic Halloween parties in Klang Valley

October 21, 2016, 9:00 pm
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One week more until Halloween, are you ready for it?

Though in Malaysia we don’t really practice trick or treat, but we do love a good costume party, especially if the party involves drinking and dancing!

In conjunction with the spooky celebration, some clubs and bars in Klang Valley will be having awesome Halloween costume parties complete with cool monsters and ghouls backed by awesome EDM music and also fun Halloween-themes games and activities – it will be thrilling!

So pick one of the parties to spend your Halloween or better, go to all of them! (If you can)

1.Zender's Restaurant & Bar – Halloween Party (30 – 31 October)

Get ready to enjoy Halloween in a classy fine dining manner at Zender's Restaurant & Bar. The event will have a special Halloween-themed party menu which includes wickedly delicious Witches broth as appetiser and ghoulishly delightful Halloween chocolate mousse as dessert. Make sure you arrive at pasty in costume as the best Halloween costume will stand a chance to win some exciting gifts. Also, don’t forget to complete your spook-tacular look with a free Halloween make-up on the 30th only!

2.Soju Sunway – The Freak Show (29 – 30 October)

Time to get freaky at Soju Sunway this Halloween and witness a circus-style Halloween event like you’ve never, ever seen before! Filled with Harley Quinn and Golemn-like characters as well as other frightening creatures of the night, The Freak Show will present you a truly fang-tastic and most memorable night of your life, so make sure you don’t miss it!

3.Stratosphere at The Roof – iflix House of Horror (29 October)

Malaysia-based Video-on-Demand platform iflix is bringing you a horror marathon screening at the world’s first ever Helipad Cinema at Stratosphere, The Roof. Featuring hair-raising horror flicks like “Friday the 13th”, “Hellraiser” and “The Grudge”, it will be the most frightfully fun horror marathon ever! The event will also present awesome Halloween-themed food for you to sink your fangs into, frightening activities that will keep you up all nights, and giveaways for you to grab!

4.PLAY Club at The Roof – Spooky Town (27 – 30 October)

PLAY is ready to kick off the Halloween weekend madness with Thrills Thursday, presenting Dutch record producer and DJ Tony Junior on 27 October, who is known as the ultimate crowd-pleaser for his blazing basslines, raw kicks and mind-bending drops! Meanwhile, the frightful night will be followed by two more bone-chilling Halloween-themed parties known as Doll House Asylum and Mad Masquerade, featuring some of very talented local DJs. So make sure to dress up accordingly!

5.Havana KL – Havana's 6th Annual Halloween Costume Party (29 October)

Havana KL presents its sixth annual Halloween costume party featuring more exciting activities, music and prizes to be won! Touted as one of the Top 12 most happening Halloween parties in Kuala Lumpur, the club is ready to kick-off another bone-chilling Styloween year with The Phys-co Cut Throat Brothers handling the music and special appearances by some diva dancers and sexy glowgals!

6.Zouk KL – Horrorville (29 October)

Once you enter Horrorville, there is no chance of returning as you will be too busy partying the night away! The horror party will feature various terrifying and deadly characters like The Wheezing, The Caretaker, The Hollow Spirit and more, and these creatures will be lurking in the walkways and tunnels of the venue. Zouk KL will be designed with upside-down room for optical illusion photo ops and there is also a photo booth setup for you to capture the horrifying moments! Be sure to dress-up in your best and scariest costume to take home some of the best prizes!

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Malaysia wins gold and silver at dodgeball world championship

October 23, 2016, 7:45 pm
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Competing against some of the best players in the world, Malaysia emerges as champions in the Dodgeball World Championships in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, 22 October 2016 when the women’s team defeated Canada at the finals, winning the country’s its first gold medal in the sport.

The local team won against the Canadian team by a close 6-5, while the U.S. team settled for bronze.


That’s not all, the Malaysia men’s team has also done our country proud by clinching a silver medal at the finals.

“Thank you Malaysia. Thank you to everyone who supported us. Thank you to the players who showed relentlessness. Thank you Malaysian Association of Dodgeball (MAD) for bringing Malaysian dodgeball to where it is now. Thank you Australian Dodgeball Federation for hosting the most intense tournament yet,” wrote the Malaysia Association of Dodgeball (MAD) on their official Facebook page.


“One Gold and One Silver… next year we'll bring back double gold. Once again we did our best and we hope we did Our Malaysia Proud.”

Back in April, Malaysia men’s team had also won a silver medal at the finals of the World Championship of Dodgeball held at Manchester, England against England.

(Photo sources: Dodgeball Malaysia’s Facebook)
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GOT7 to fly to Malaysia for “Flight Log: Turbulence” concert

October 23, 2016, 9:26 pm
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Seven-member South Korean boy band GOT7 will be coming over to Malaysia once again to debut their first concert in the country, “Flight Log: Turbulence” in Malaysia 2016.

The group had previously visited the country a few years back to shoot their music video “A”, and they’ve also held a special fan meeting at KL Live last year.


Formed in 2014, GOT7 consists of JB (leader), Mark, Jr., Jackson, Youngjae, Bambam and Yugyeom.

The group just recently released their second studio album “Flight Log: Turbulence” in late September, the second entry in the “Flight Log” series after their fifth mini album “Flight Log: Departure”, featuring 13 all-new tracks.


Organised by Singapore’s Three Angles Production, GOT7 “Flight Log: Turbulence” in Malaysia 2016 will take place on Sunday, 4 December 2016, 6pm, at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur.


Ticket price starts from RM350 onwards and will be available on ticketcharge.com.my.


According to the organiser, all ticket holders will receive a GOT7 “Flight Log: Turbulence” album.

For more information, visit Three Angles Production’s and IME Asia’s Facebook page.

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“Wok with Us” to bring us the best of Southeast Asian food

October 24, 2016, 12:01 am
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TLC channel teams up with Singapore’s online cooking platform The MeatMen to present “Wok with Us”, a brand new cooking series that will take you to the streets of famous Southeast Asian cities while showcasing the simplest way of cooking the country’s iconic dishes.

The series which is also a word play on “walk with us”, will see a wok-carrying chef visiting the streets in Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Kuala Lumpur, and cooking the local dishes in the great outdoors.


“Wok with Us” is the second series in TLC’s on-going line-up to collaborate with local communities and talents, with the first one being “Food Fix with Erwan Heussaff”, a series of short-form vignettes, featuring popular Filipino personality Erwan Heussaff who shared his recipes and cooking tips.


Stay tuned on TheHive.Asia to find out the mystery man behind the 24-episode series which is set to premiere online on TLC’s Facebook and YouTube pages on 2 November 2016, a week before the on-air premiere.


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Anime voice actress Iori Nomizu to come to Malaysia

October 24, 2016, 8:33 pm
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Anime fans, heads up!

The kawaii voice behind popular anime series like “Date A Live”, “Kore wa Zombie Desu Ka?”, “Maken-Ki!” and “Sora no Otoshimono” will be coming to Malaysia this weekend!

Popular Japanese voice actress AKA seiyuu and also singer, Iori Nomizu is coming to Kuala Lumpur to grace the grand opening ceremony of the new Isetan the Japan store in Lot 10 shopping mall this coming weekend.


The 31-year-old anime voice actress will also share her story and experience of working in voice acting industry and anime production.

Organised by KADOKAWA Contents Academy, the event will be held on 29 and 20 October 2016, at 2pm – 3.30pm and 4.30pm – 6pm, in total 4 sessions and 50 seats each.


During the session, fans will also be able to experience ADR (Automated dialogue replacement) training, in other words, voice over!

Furthermore, fans can also take group photos together with Iori, and also get an autograph from her!
Cost per entry is at RM150, and each ticket holder will get a free goody bag from KADOKAWA Gempak Starz.

Tickets are through bookings only. For ticket booking, please PM customer@isetankl.com.my or tickets@toybox-projects.com.

(Photo source: livedoor.blogimg.jp)
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Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is now seeing handsome racer Marlon Stöckinger

October 24, 2016, 9:29 pm
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Looks like our gorgeous Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has now found herself a new man!

Handsome Filipino-Swiss racing champion Marlon Stöckinger has admitted to dating the reigning beauty queen just recently.

“The truth? Let’s put it this way if Pia was here tonight she’d be my date here. So yeah obviously we see each other but we just want to keep it down low pretty much. But yeah, I’ve been seeing Pia,” said the 25-year-old racer as quoted by ABS-CBN entertainment news site Push via Interaksyon.


Marlon also confessed that he and the Pia are in the “early stages” of dating, and they are still trying to get to know each other better.

Rumours of the two dating began to circulate after the 27-year-old Miss Universe 2015 posted a photo of her and the car racer on her Instagram account about a month ago.

A photo posted by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on

It is also safe to assume that Pia and the “world’s sexiest doctor” Mikhail Varshavski are no longer an item as she stopped posting photos of him on her Instagram, and Marlon even added, “I guess we wouldn’t be seeing each other if that was happening.”

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Royal Pirates visits Malaysia again for a fan meet

October 24, 2016, 11:49 pm
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Korean-American rock band Royal Pirates will be returning to Malaysia this coming November to meet their loyal Royal Treasures!

Marking their second visit in Malaysia, the trio debut their first showcase in the country back in May 2015 in Kota Kinabalu as well as in Kuala Lumpur.


Now, Kim Moon-chul, EXSY and James Lee are ready to set foot into the country once again to meet their Malaysian fans and to also promote their latest EP “3.3”.

Their fan meet session is open to public and will take place at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur at 4pm on 6 November 2016.


The event will also be attended by the Top 10 contestants of Astro Star Quest 2016 (新秀大赛), as the Royal Pirates will be one of the guest judges for the show, Hype reports.

For more information, visit Universal Music Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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Bunkface to release first English album next year

October 25, 2016, 8:16 pm
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Pop punk trio Bunkface will soon celebrate their 10th year with a special concert in conjunction with the release of their upcoming compilation album, “Bunkface X”.

But that’s not all, the band which recently joined Universal Music Malaysia, has also expressed their plans on releasing their very first English album sometime next year.

“We’re planning on producing an English album next year because it’s been quite some time since we released an English song,” said lead vocalist Sam during the press conference of “Bunkface X Live in Kuala Lumpur” concert.


“So with our new label, we decided to push our album towards the international market, that’s the plan,” he added.

The band is known to be one of the most famous English-singing Malay bands around.

Their debut single “Silly Lily” from their first English EP, “Lesson of the Season” reached number 1 on both Hitz.FM’s Malaysian Top Ten for 8 weeks and Fly.FM’s Campur Chart for 10 weeks.


Sam also said that for the new album, he will be the one composing the songs, but the band will try to get an international talent to produce the album.

“We want to try something new with our first English album. Though we’re still in early stages, we already have some demos, and we will try to send them to some producers,” added the 28-year-old vocalist who just recently became a father.


Apart from the upcoming album and concert, Bunkface has also been nominated in the MTV EMAs Best Southeast Asian act, competing alongside music giants like Yuna, Gentle Bones, Đông Nhi, Raisa, Sarah Geronimo, and Thaitanium.

Voting is open now at mtvema.com, including the Best Southeast Asia Act local voting category, for which wildcard nominee Bunkface (Malaysia) has been chosen by fans via social vote.

The 2016 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE around the globe from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands on MTV on Monday, 7 November at 4am (MY/PH/SG). It will repeat on the same day at 9pm (MY/PH/SG).

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Visit Mika Ninagawa’s colourful exhibition at Isetan

October 25, 2016, 11:06 pm
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Japanese fame photographer and director Mika Ninagawa will be having a special one-month photography exhibition at Isetan the Japan Store in Lot 10 shopping mall.

Ninagawa is known for her vibrant and brightly-coloured photographs, and has been accredited with numerous photography awards including the prestigious Kimura Ihei Photography Award in Japan.

(Photo source: gadaboutmag.com)

Apart from photography, Ninagawa is also a successful director, having helmed famous movies like “Sakuran” and “Helter Skelter”, starring renowned Japanese actresses Anna Tsuchiya and Erika Sawajiri, respectively.


That’s not all, the 44-year-old director has also directed music videos for popular Japanese mainstream artistes including Yuzu, AKB48, Kumi Koda, News, and Alicia Keys.


According to Toybox Projects, she is also the Director of the organising committee for Tokyo Olympics 2020.



Make sure you don’t miss her innovative and inspiring photography exhibition which will take place from tomorrow onwards, 27 October until 24 November 2016, 11am to 9pm at CUBE 1, 3rd Floor, Isetan the Japan Store in Lot 10.


The fee per entry costs RM30 for adults, and RM15 for children and teenagers aged between 7 to 17.

The reopening of Lot 10 at Jalan Bukit Bintang will also see the attendance of popular voice actress Iori Nomizu and also Japanese DJ Shuya Okino.

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