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George Town Literary Fest shortlisted in London Book Fair Awards

February 12, 2017, 8:06 pm
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Malaysia’s literary festival, the George Town Literary Festival has been shortlisted in the prestigious London Book Fair International Awards 2017 (LBFIA).

The Malaysian literary festival is one of the three shortlisted nominees for the Literary Festival Award alongside India’s Bookaroo Trust – Festival of Children’s Literature and South Africa’s Open Book Festival, Star2 reports.

Supported by the International Literary Showcase, LBFIA is opened to any literary event outside Britain which celebrates literary festivals that demonstrate varied programming, high-quality organisation, care and attention to authors, diverse appeal, and a connection with the local community.

“The GTLF is indebted to the support from its partners, participants, and festival audiences who continue to believe in the necessity and urgency of free speech and expression,” said GTLF festival director Bernice Chauly to the local news portal.

GTLF is an annual festival which takes place in the city of George Town, Penang, Malaysia, and it is the only literary festival in Malaysia which celebrates the literary world of poetry, prose, spoken words, while also hosting various writers, novelists, spoken word artists and more from diverse writing disciplines.

“I am delighted that the shortlist is truly global, with all five continents represented. The strength and breadth of the entrants on this list is impressive, and is a testament to the passion, commitment and creativity of all those involved in publishing, selling and bringing books to a wider audience,” said Jacks Thomas, director of the London Book Fair during the shortlist announcement.

The 2017 London Book Fair International Awards will take place on 14 March 2017, in London.

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Winners, highlights and red carpet at Grammys 2017

February 12, 2017, 10:14 pm
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As many would have guessed, Adele is the big winner of of the 2017 Grammy Awards, taking home the three main awards; Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the 59th annual Grammy Awards

Adele however, felt that the Album of the Year award should have been given to Beyoncé instead of her.

"I can't possibly accept this award," said the 28-year-old singer during her speech acceptance award.

"I'm very humbled, and I'm very grateful and gracious, but my artist of my life is Beyoncé, and this album for me, the Lemonade album, was just so monumental. Beyoncé, it was so monumental, and so well-thought out and so beautiful and soul-bearing," Adele continued.

"We all got to see another side to you that you don't always let us see and we appreciate that and all us artists here adore you. You are our light and the way that you make me and my friends feel, the way you make my black friends feel is empowering and you make them stand up for themselves. And I love you. I always have, and I always will."


Apart from that, the "Hello" singer also won every award she was nominated for tonight including Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.

Meanwhile, newcomer Chance the Rapper won his first two Grammy awards for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance out of seven nominations.

Hosted by James Corden, the prestigious ceremony had featured outstanding performances from some of the biggest names in the mainstream music industry.

From Adele's breath-taking performance of her chart-topping hit “Hello”, to the amazing duet between Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood on the song “The Fighter”, and let’s not forget Ed Sheeran’s striking solo rendition of his latest hit "Shape of You", and also Bruno Mars flirtatious performance on “That’s What I Like”.


However, despite all the performances, it was Queen Bey who blew the audience away with her nine-minute performance on “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles” while heavily pregnant with two twins!


Anyway, here are the big winners at the Grammys 2017 and also check out the artistes who were dressed to kill at the red carpet!

Record of the Year
“Hello,” Adele

Album of the Year
25, Adele

Song of the Year
“Hello,” Adele

Best New Artist
Chance the Rapper

Best Pop Vocal Album
25, Adele

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, Willie Nelson

Best Pop Solo Performance
“Hello,” Adele

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Stressed Out,” Twenty One Pilots

Best Country Album
A Sailor's Guide to Earth, Sturgill Simpson

Best Country Solo Performance
“My Church,” Maren Morris

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“Jolene” [ft. Dolly Parton], Pentatonix

Best Country Song
“Humble and Kind,” Lori McKenna, songwriter (Tim McGraw)

Best Rock Album
Tell Me I'm Pretty, Cage the Elephant

Best Rock Song
“Blackstar,” David Bowie

Best Rock Performance
“Blackstar,” David Bowie

Best Alternative Music Album
Blackstar, David Bowie

Best Metal Performance
“Dystopia,” Megadeth

Best Urban Contemporary Album
Lemonade, Beyoncé

Best Rap Song
“Hotline Bling,” Aubrey Graham & Paul Jefferies, songwriters (Drake)

Best Rap Performance
“No Problem,” Chance the Rapper [ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz]

Best Rap/Sung Performance
“Hotline Bling,” Drake

Best R&B Album
Lalah Hathaway Live, Lalah Hathaway

Best R&B Song
“Lake By the Ocean,” Hod David & Musze, songwriters (Maxwell)

Best R&B Performance
“Cranes in the Sky,” Solange

Best Traditional R&B Performance
“Angel,” Lalah Hathaway

Best Dance Recording
“Don't Let Me Down” [ft. Daya], The Chainsmokers

Best Dance/Electronic Album
Skin, Flume

Best Music Video
“Formation,” Beyoncé

Best Music Film
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week the Touring Years, The Beatles

Best Song Written for Visual Media
Track from Trolls - “Can't Stop the Feeling!,” Max Martin, Shellback & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Zooey Deschanel, Walt Dohrn, Ron Funches, Caroline Hjelt, Aino Jawo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse & Kunal Nayyar)

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, John Williams, composer

Celine Dion, Nick Jonas, James Corden and wife

Camila Cabello, Twenty One Pilots, Brendon Urie

Tori Kelly, Demi Lovato, Adele

Ryan Seacrest, Diplo and sons, Paris Jackson

Katy Perry, CeeLo Green (or maybe Gold), Jennifer Lopez

Heidi Klum, Lady Gaga, Solange Knowles

Chance the Rapper, Charli XCX, Elle King

(Photo sources: buzzfeed.com, cnn.com, usatoday.com)
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Megadeth wins their first Grammy in the most awkward moment of all

February 12, 2017, 11:32 pm
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While Adele had won all the huge awards at the Grammys, heavy metal outfit Megadeth had also won their first ever Grammy award after eleven nominations since 1993.

The thrash metal band took home the award for Best Metal Performance for their 2016 album “Dystopia” at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.

However, in a somewhat awkward turn of events, the Grammy house band played Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” as Megadeth walked down the aisle to accept their award on stage.

Thankfully, Megadeth’s lead singer Dave Mustaine who was the original lead guitarist and one of the founding members of Metallica, didn’t seem to mind it at all as he walked down the aisle while playing air-guitar to the classic song.

Check out the awkward moment!


(Photo source: stuff.co.nz)
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Unique DIY bouquets for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2017, 12:51 am
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Valentine’s Day is all about love and nothing else, so as long the gift that you’re about to present to your partners is filled with your love – that’s all that matters.

On Valentine’s Day, it is common courtesy for one to give their partners beautiful bouquets, cute teddy bears or lots and lots of chocolates, but sometimes, these kinds of gifts are a bit too common and in time, they may get boring.

Although some are still suckers for these cheesy presents, it is nice for the gifter to once in a while get really creative by giving their significant others (SO) something out of the ordinary!

We’ve seen a bouquet of chocolates, or a bouquet of cute plushies before, and those are certainly something slightly different than the usual box of chocolates, but here, we would like to suggest something even more unusual for you to offer to your SO, and it can also be an alternative for those who are allergic to flowers!

1.Chicken nuggets 
(Photo source: McDonald's Twitter)
This bouquet is definitely easy to make and delicious too, and it doesn’t really cost much. But of course, not everyone likes eating oily food, so make sure that your partner really likes their fast food before presenting them with the bouquet.

2.Fried chickens 
(Photo source: dayre.me)
Another alternative of chicken nuggets! Of course, you can also have them made with other fast food items like sausages, bacons, hams, meatballs and others. This is what we call dinner on a bouquet!

3.Assorted chocolates and candies 
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Giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day is quite normal, especially if it’s Cadbury or Ferrero Rocher. But if you can’t afford those kinds of fancy brands, why not mix up some of your partner's favourite candy brands.

4.Make-up set 
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Forget chocolates and teddy bears, this bouquet would definitely melt most girls’ hearts! But before you DIY this make-up bouquet, make sure you know your girlfriend’s skin type, sensitivity, and preference because some girls can be very particular with what they put on their faces.

5.Fruits 
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If your SO are the healthy type of person, a fruit bouquet will do the trick! However, since fruits are quite heavy, make sure to make the bouquet smaller so that it is easier for your partner to hold it – or you can just be THE man and hold it for your SO!

6.Origami flowers 
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Though flowers may be overrated, handmade paper flowers are a different case. Because this shows the effort and love you put into a single bouquet, and the flowers will last forever too. Of course, mastering origami is not easy, so better start learning soon!

7.Cupcakes 
(Photo source: shemakescupcakes.files.wordpress.com)
What other stuff do girls love beside sweet and cute things? A mashup of both of course, and that spells cute cupcakes! If your girl has a sweet tooth, give her a bouquet of adorable cupcakes as it is definitely a whole lot more special than the normal chocolate bouquet.

8.Donuts 
(Photo source: pinterest.com)
An alternative of the cupcakes bouquet which is a lot easier to make, and much more colourful too! Mix up various flavours of your partner’s favourite donuts and present it to him or her in bouquet form!

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An Honest Mistake gives their “Everything” on Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2017, 7:19 pm
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Malaysian pop punk outfit An Honest Mistake (AHM) is spreading love in the air via their new music video, “Everything” featuring Filipina beauty Juliann Savard, or better known as Julz Savard, lead singer of Filipino band, Save Me Hollywood.

The song was a remake of AHM’s 2015 song of the same name featuring Malaysian songbird Daiyan Trisha, which was also released during Valentine’s Day.

“This song is one that is really personal to me. It is about falling in love and wanting to be the ONLY ONE for her; loving everything about her. If I could be anything, I wanted to be her everything and she; my EVERYTHING,” said lead singer Darren when he first wrote the song.


Also, the storyline of the video seems to be the continuation of their previous music video, “We’re Alright” which first featured the special appearance of Julz.

AHM’s “Everything” featuring Julz Savard is now already available on Spotify.

Check out the music video!



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Filipina sweetheart represents Asia in “I Can Sing in Japanese”

February 13, 2017, 9:58 pm
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The Asian search of Nippon TV’s biannual singing competition programme, “I Can Sing in Japanese!”, has come to an end as Krissha Viaje from the Philippines has been announced as the winner of the Asian audition which took place in Singapore on Sunday, 12 February.

Beating 11 other finalists from Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, Krissha will now represent Asia in the coming season of “I Can Sing in Japanese!”, which is slated for filming later this year.


“Singing in Japanese is not easy so we were surprised by the high quality of entries across South East Asia. The overwhelming response from aspiring singers reflects the popularity of Japanese pop culture in this region,” said Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President & Head of Content, Production & Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

“On behalf of GEM, I congratulate Krissha on being crowned the Asia finalist and wish her every success for the final round of I Can Sing in Japanese! in Tokyo,” she continued.


Yuji Gobuichi, the Japanese director of the programme, also remarked: “We are very impressed by the immense talent we have seen in the entries from Asia. I believe that Krissha is the next big thing in the making and that the rest of the contestants are also ready to take on other global singing competitions.”

As a long-time fan of Japanese shows, Krissha who is a signed artist to Universal Japan in 2015, impressed judges at the audition with her soulful rendition of “Precious” by Yuna Ito, the theme song from the 2006 movie “Limit of Love Umizaru”.


“I am so excited for this chance and I cannot thank the judges enough for selecting me as the winner. I am looking forward to doing my country proud at the “I Can Sing in Japanese!” competition!” Krissha exclaimed in excitement.

“I Can Sing in Japanese!” was previously known as “Nodojiman The World”, produced by Japan’s no.1 terrestrial TV network, Nippon TV.

The singing competition features non-native Japanese speakers from all over the world who have a passion for singing Japanese songs.

The performers are assessed by a panel of industry experts based on their pronunciation, singing skills, and how they express their love for Japan through their songs.

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Auditions for Lee Chong Wei movie open to all Malaysians

February 13, 2017, 10:11 pm
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“Rise of the Legend”, a movie based on the life of Malaysia’s badminton hero, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei is currently in the making, and producers are looking for candidates to play the role of the sports legend.

A casting call has been posted on the movie’s official Facebook page, seeking out suitable candidates to play the role of young Lee Chong Wei as well as other key roles that were influential and important in the life of the badminton champion.

“Rise of the Legend” will be directed by Teng Bee.

There are different requirements for the different roles in filmmaker Teng Bee’s film and they are: age, badminton skills, height, size and personality specific, but the candidate that will be playing the role of Lee must be aged between 10 to 18-years-old.

The casting call posted on the “Rise of the Legend” Facebook page.

The auditions are open to all Malaysian of all races and will take place at three locations: Permata Sports Complex in Penang on 5 March, C&Y Sport Badminton Centre in Johor Bahru on 11 March, and Pioneer Sport @ Sunsuria Avenue in Kota Damansara on 18 March.

Candidates are required to bring their identification card (IC) to the auditions while those below 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

“Rise of the Legend” is set to hit the screens in 2018.

Original Article from Cinema Online
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“Say Yes to the Dress Asia” calls out to all Asian brides-to-be

February 14, 2017, 7:10 pm
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If you’re getting married this year, then you’re in luck! Because American famous reality TV series “Say Yes to the Dress” is coming to Asia and is looking for brides-to-be with unique, heart-warming wedding stories to be featured on the show!

Brought to you by TLC, the series will be filmed in Klang Valley, Malaysia, highlighting the variety of unique cultures within Southeast Asia, and capturing the emotional highs and lows of the brides on their journey of finding the ideal wedding dress, along with expert recommendations from the series’ handpicked bridal consultant and wedding planner.


If you’re interested to be on the show, you can fill in the online application form on TLC Asia’s website, upload a video (maximum 100MB) of yourself or with your entourage, and tell them why you should be on the show!

Please note that you have to be 21-years-old and ABOVE to join the show, and you are going to get married in Malaysia by this year.

The casting call for “Say Yes to the Dress Asia” will commence from now until 7 March 2017, so will you say yes to the dress?



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Electric Run is back with an all new concept!

February 14, 2017, 10:42 pm
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One of the world’s most popular nocturnal fun runs is set to light up the streets in Putrajaya once again!

Back for the third year, Electric Run is set to bring more bright lights and thumping sounds to Anjung Floria, Precinct 4, Putrajaya on 15 April 2017.

Organised by the Livescape Group, the one-night-only 5km fun run is set to attract over 18,000 runners of all ages.


“All around the world, Electric Run is known to bring the running experience to a whole new level and we want to make this night fun run a memorable one for our fans, both young and old, as we promote fitness and health in the liveliest way possible”, said Muhammad Iqbal, Group Chief Executive Officer of The Livescape Group in a statement.

This year, the night time fun run is introducing a new Recharged concept with eight course lands including the Start Line, Yellow Zone (60s and 70s), Red Zone (Hip hop), Black & Pastel (Top 40s pop music), Green Zone (EDM), Two Mystery Lands (surprise course lands) – which is the surprise element for this year, and the Finish Line (Celebration stage).


Each participant will be entitled to the official race tee, finisher’s medal, race bib, and a limited edition PIX Mob bracelet which illuminates various neon lighted themes across multiple zones throughout the race course to provide runners with a more immersive experience.

The music line-up for the post-race concert will be announced by mid-March.


The epic finish line will feature a celebratory post-race concert featuring internationally renowned artistes. The line-up of artistes will be announced at a later date.

After getting the Malaysia Book of Record’s “Largest Participation in a Neon Run” title, the event organisers have decided to move the run this year to a space that can cater to a larger group.

Early Bird registration costs RM78 for the first 2,000 participants, while the normal price is RM98.

For more information, visit electricrun.my.


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Apple releases trailer for its first TV content, “Planet of the Apps”

February 14, 2017, 10:59 pm
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Tech giant Apple is breaking into TV content and has already released the first trailer of its upcoming reality TV series, “Planet of the Apps”, which is like a mix of “Shark Tank” and “The Voice”.

The show will have developers and entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for apps, choose a celebrity mentor, and eventually win USD10 million in funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners as well as premium placement on the front page of Apple’s App Store.

The four celebrity judges for the show include actress and Honest Company co-founder Jessica Alba, Black Eyed Peas frontman and entrepreneur will.i.am, actress and founder of lifestyle brand Goop Gwyneth Paltrow, and VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk.



Instead of an elevator pitch, those competing on the show make an “escalator pitch”, as their pitch will literally takes place on a moving escalator, and they have only 60 seconds to sell their ideas!

If their pitch is selected, the developer will partner with one of the judges who will act as an adviser on the project.

Based on the trailer, tech companies like Yelp and Uber are also going to help the teams with some guidance.

Though the general idea of the show seems great, Apple fans and employees don’t seem to be impressed by the trailer, Business Insider reports.










“Planet of the Apps” will air exclusively on Apple Music sometime this year.

In other news, Apple will also create “Carpool Karaoke: The Series”, a spin-off of the popular segment of the same name from “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, set to premiere in April.


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Chubmet Music Festival presents Joss Stone and more

February 15, 2017, 8:34 pm
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The ChubMet Music & Art Festival returns for the second year to Siem Reap, Cambodia and is set to bring together more exciting blend of popular local and international artistes for two whole weeks!

Featuring a variety of music genres and art, Siem Reap will be hosting seven creative and lively events in multiple venues from 17 February to 2 March 2017.


Some of the huge names that will be participating in the exciting events include Grammy Award-winning English singer Joss Stone who will be bringing her ongoing “Total World Tour” to the country, steampunk and chap hop musical artist Professor Elemental, French rapper 12ME, and Cambodian blues legend Kong Nay.

Meanwhile, other talented performers like Kmeng Khmer, Nikki Nikki, Pich Sophea, Rasmee, Krom Monster, Adda Angel, and more will also be performing at the festival.

Below is the breakdown of ChubMet Music & Art Festival from 17 February to 2 March 2017.


17 Feb – Festival Opening Carnival
ChubMet’s opening party includes dance, projection mapping, live art, and an Art of Music & Dance exhibition. The party will feature Laura Mam and Kmeng Khmer while the Live Music will have the Imagine Peace Band, Channthy Cha Cha and UK DJ David Gunn.

Venue: Kandal Village (starts 6 pm)

18 Feb – Giant Puppet Parade Music Stage
In collaboration with one of Siem Reap’s most popular annual events the Giant Puppet Parade, the event presents a family-friendly Cambodian music affair with Kmeng Khmer, Nikki Nikki, Phare, Kong Nay (chapey dong veng) and more as the performers of the night!

Venue: Raffles Garden (starts 7:30 pm)

21 Feb – Battle of the Bands
After last year’s hugely successful event, the much-loved “Battle of the Bands” competition returns to feature some of the greatest bands from all across Cambodia! Expect high-energy performances as these talented and determined musicians battle to prove they are Cambodia’s best rock band.

Venue: X Bar (starts 7pm)

23 Feb – Hip Hop & Urban Art
A live urban art and hip hop evening with performances from UK rap sensation Professor Elemental, French rapper 12me with Cambodia’s DJ Niko Yu, DJ Cake and rappers Lisha, Parker Jones & Juvie Lin, as well as live urban art from Chifumi & Mike Ysk.

Venue: Triangle Bar Lounge & Restaurant (starts 7pm)

24 Feb – Modern & Ancient Sounds
An exciting blend of ancient sounds combined with modern instruments with performances from Rasmee, Krom Monster and The Kampot Playboys each using traditional instruments in very different genres such as soul, electronica and rock.

Venue: FCC Angkor (starts 6.45pm)

25 Feb – Sen Sabay Main Stage
An awesome night of celebration with some of Cambodia's top musicians like Pich Sophea, Adda Ange, and more!

Venue: CTN Angkor Arena (starts 7pm)

2 Mar – An evening with Joss Stone
29-year-old singer, songwriter and actress Joss Stone will be wrapping up the festival by bring her “Total World Tour” to the venue. Before the pop star enters the stage, special guest Cambodian tenor Sethisak Khoun will be opening the evening.

Venue: Jaya House RiverPark (starts 6.45pm)

Tickets for certain events are already open for sale, for more info, visit chubmet.com.

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Ziryab Musiqa features Malaysian and Bollywood superstars

February 15, 2017, 10:08 pm
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With an aim to bridge cultures via music and fashion, Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru – two of the most respected directors in the Indian film industry – are presenting the mother of all music festivals, Ziryab Musiqa, featuring an all-star line-up of superstars and singers from Malaysia, Pakistan and India!

The festival will be a two-day of extraordinary light and sound extravaganza depicting Bollywood rich culture via its fantastic music and latest fashion.

Get ready to hear the grand performances and golden voices of musical hits from Bollywood blockbusters from some of greatest superstars from India and Pakistan such as Preity Zinta, Jackie Shroff, Bobby Deol, Akhtar Chanal Zahri, Komal Rizvi, Mika Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan and more!


Meanwhile, representing Malaysia at the festival will be multi-award winning queen of pop Dayang Nurfaizah, German-Malaysian pop princess Natasha Sass, and singer and filmmaker Afdlin Shauki.

Apart from the musical performances, there will also be a two-day arts and lifestyle exhibition at the ballroom foyer.


Ziryab Musiqa aims to promote peace and solidarity between Asian countries and the rest of the world via music, arts and fashion, and also to provide a platform for creativity and innovative masterpiece by talents from selected Asian countries.

Taking place on 17 and 18 March 2017, the all-star grand festival will be held at KL Convention Centre in the Ballroom and Plenary Hall, respectively.


Tickets for the first day event range from RM1090 to RM25000, while the tickets price for the second day starts from RM158 and goes up to RM958.

For more information, visit ziryabmusiqa.com.


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Liam Gallagher to have first show in Southeast Asia

February 16, 2017, 7:17 pm
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Rock icon Liam Gallagher, the former frontman of rock band Oasis and Beady Eye is set to play his first solo show in Southeast Asia this August.

The 44-year-old musician who will be releasing his debut album this year is coming to Manila, Philippines on 14 August 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.


Due to his erratic behaviour, distinctive singing style, and abrasive attitude, Gallagher has been the subject of commentary in the press and remains one of the most recognisable figures in modern British music.

In a 2010 reader poll by Q magazine, he was voted the greatest frontman of all time.


Gallagher’s voice is often compared to John Lennon’s, so he would sarcastically claim to be Lennon re-incarnated, despite being born eight years prior to Lennon's death.

It has been reported that Gallagher will be featuring several of Oasis’s top hits on his setlist including “Bring it on Down”, “D’You Know What I Mean”, “Whatever” and “Don’t Go Away”.


Tickets to Liam Gallagher’s concert in Manila range from PHP1700 to PHP8700, and will go on sale tomorrow, 18 February 2017 on smtickets.com.

(Photo source: dailystar.co.uk)
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A new hipster festival is happening in Singapore and the name is too literal

February 16, 2017, 10:49 pm
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There’re already a lot of hipster-ish festivals in Singapore such as Neon Lights, Laneway, Baybeats, and others, but another hipster festival, which could be the mother of all hipster festivals in Singapore, will soon make its debut this coming March.

Literally named as the HipsterFest, the festival is said to be the “first trend-setting lifestyle event in Singapore”, bringing together the latest trends, music, fashion and lifestyle all in one.


Set to take place for three days, the festival will be Singapore’s first celebration of the local trends, featuring more than 160 businesses, serving different and unique varieties of products, and also presenting a line-up of awesome performances from promising local talents.


Some of the confirmed talents who will be performing at the event include Wicked Aura, The Pinholes, Cosmic Child, Bakers In Space, and Emerald Street.

So if you consider yourself a hipster or wannabe hipster, visit the Victoria Street from 10 to 12 March 2017 and enjoy a whole weekend of hipster-esque activities, food, music and fashion.

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Chatime is now rebranded as Tealive

February 17, 2017, 2:02 am
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Previously we have reported that former bubbletea brand Chatime Malaysia, has been renamed as "Tea is Our Life", but today we found out that the official name of the brand will be "Tealive".

After much dispute that's been going on since last month, Loob Holding CEO Bryan Loo finally bounces back and is ready to move on with his new bubbletea brand.

"We wanted a new name that not only would appeal to Malaysians, but across the other regions and the whole world. So we felt like we had to find a very good name; and it had to be different from Chatime," Loo told Malaysia Tatler.


"We started with over 300 names and over three days, we shortlisted it down to 30 names and then the last one. In the end, we wanted a name that was simple and easy to digest no matter who you are," he continued.

According to Loo, the mission of Tealive will be different from Chatime as they want to be "the brand that protects the weak and isn’t afraid of the strong; but also the brand that embraces changes."


In conjunction with its launch, which took place today, Tealive will be offering a Buy-1-Free 1 promotion for any drink, starting from tomorrow 18 February onwards.

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BTS brings “The Wings Tour” to Southeast Asia

February 17, 2017, 7:00 pm
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Seven-member Kpop boy group BTS is bringing their new tour to Southeast Asia this year!

Dubbed as “2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour”, BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, will be kicking off their Southeast Asia tour in April, staring with Bangkok and stopping by other cities in the region like Jakarta, Manila, Hong Kong and Australia.


The tour is in support of their second album, “Wings” which charted at #1 on iTunes in over 26 countries, and also debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest chart ranking for a Kpop album.


Consisting of members, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Rap Monster, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, BTS debuted in 2013 with their first album “2 Cool 4 Skool”, and had won several “New Artist of the Year” awards at ceremonies like the 2013 MelOn Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, and the 2014 Seoul Music Awards.

Their group name comes from the Korean word Bangtan Sonyeondan (防弾少年団), which literally translated as “Bulletproof Boy Scouts”.


The boys are known for their large international fanbase, having performed and sold out tours in Asia, Europe, Australia, North America and South America, and were listed by Forbes as the most retweeted artist on Twitter in March 2016.

BTS also wins 2016 Mnet Asian Music Award for Artist of the Year.


The dates of the group Southeast Asian tour are as follows:-

22-23 April 2017– Bangkok, IMPACT Arena Muangthong Thani
29 April 2017 – Jakarta, Indonesia Convention Exhibition
6-7 May 2017 – Manila, Mall of Asia Arena

Only tickets for the Bangkok leg have been announced, starting at THB1800 via thaiticketmajor.com.

Ticketing details for other countries are yet to be announced, stay tuned for more info.

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Yuna graces the New York Fashion Week runway for the first time

February 19, 2017, 7:24 pm
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Malaysian darling Yuna is not only an accomplished singer but is also one of the most prominent fashion icons and hijabistas in Malaysia.

She recently graced the prestigious runway of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) as a special guest, wearing Buffalo, New York designer Mara Hoffman’s Ready-to-Wear Fall 2017 creation.

(Photo source: fashionista.com, thedemureist.com)

Sporting an orange ensemble with a matching turban, this is the first time that the Los-Angeles based Malaysian singer has walked the stage of New York Fashion Week.

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“I never thought in a million years that I would walk for a show at the NYFW. I was nervous but Mara Hoffman was so cool and very supportive. Her collection is so beautiful and inspiring, so unique just like her,” the 30-year-old singer posted on her Instagram account.

“Congratulations Mara, thank you so much for having me! It was the best first walk ever!,” she continued.


Other than walking the runway, Yuna also helped one of the models style her iconic turban look.

New York Fashion Week 2017 had taken place from 9 to 16 February 2017.

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Aussie metalcore Northlane announces first show in Singapore

February 19, 2017, 11:00 pm
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Australian metalcore band from Sydney, Northlane has announced a show in Singapore this May, prior to their appearance at Indonesia’s Hammersonic Festival.

The five-piece band comprising of guitarists Jon Deiley and Josh Smith, bassist Alex Milovic, drummer Nic Pettersen and vocalist Marcus Bridge, will be making their live debut in the country, with support from Singaporean post-hardcore rock band Villes.


So far, Northlane has released three studio albums; “Discoveries” (2011), “Singularity” (2013) – which reached No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart, and “Node” in July 2015 which won the Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album at  ARIA Music Awards of 2015.


The quintet band is set to perform at The Pavilion @ Far East Square on 6 May 2017.

Limited early bird tickets are available at SGD58 on ticketbox.sg while standard tickets will priced at SGD68.


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Actress Kim Tae-hee is coming to KL really soon!

February 20, 2017, 7:27 pm
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Popular South Korean actress and the wife of superstar Rain, Kim Tae-hee will be coming to Malaysia for the first time next month for the official launch of the Bonia flagship boutique in Pavilion Elite, Kuala Lumpur.

“Mark your calendar now. Kim Tae Hee, will make a special appearance at BONIA Flagship Boutique in Pavilion Elite, Kuala Lumpur on 10 March 2017!” Bonia Malaysia announced on their Facebook.


Touted by the South Korean media as the “Nation's Goddess”, the 36-year-old actress is best known for her roles in Korean dramas such as “Stairway to Heaven” (2003), “Love Story in Harvard” (2004), “Iris” (2009), “My Princess” (2011), and “Yong-pal” (2015).

The actress had also recently tied the knot with pop star Rain on 19 January 2017 after dating him for more than five years.

(Photo source: kpopstarz.com)

The actress will be gracing the launch of the flagship store on 10 March 2017, 3.30pm at Level 3, Pavilion Elite.

For more information, visit bonia.com.

(Main photo source: allkpop.com)
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Sheila Majid: “Stop building malls, we need more music venues!”

February 20, 2017, 11:43 pm
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Although she is planning to have a small showcase upon the release of her new album this year, Malaysian songstress Dato’ Sheila Majid has voiced her concerns over the lack of music venues in the country.

“We don’t have a lot of proper venues which are suitable for live performances. For me, the most important element of a live music venue is a good sound system and not just the stage decoration!,” said the singer when met at the St. Regis Hotel in Kuala Lumpur recently.


Dato’ Sheila who has been given the “Malaysia's Queen of Jazz” title lamented on the association of live music with night clubs and alcohol, which she believes has tainted the perception of music showcases and performers.

“Why must we depend on places like these for showcases? Why can’t we build more halls, have shows at 8.30pm to 10.30pm instead of 11pm to 1pm because that’s the time when most of us are already sleepy, and also a show without alcohol,” said the recent recipient of the AIM 22 Anugerah Sri Wirama.

“That way, children, adults and seniors can also enjoy a good, clean show together with their family,” she continued.

“Stop building shopping malls, we have no money to spend anyway!,” remarked the singer. “We need more platforms for young artistes to showcase their skills!”

Dato' Sheila Majid is the brand ambassador of HOYA.

The singer touched on the topic when mentioning that she has yet to choose a venue for her upcoming showcase, for which she would most probably pick the National Stadium.

However, as the stadium is still under renovation, she says that the Istana Budaya would also be a good choice but not without some much needed revamp.

The 51-year-old singer recently celebrated her 30th anniversary in Singapore and Indonesia with grand shows, but had to exclude Malaysia from the celebration due to the absence of sponsors and the country’s weak economic state.

Even though the iconic singer is the face of many brands including her new role as ambassador for the Japanese optical company HOYA, she says looking for someone to sponsor her full-fledged concert is a much bigger responsibility to take rather than just assigning her to their brand.


“My fans have really high expectations of me, so if I’m just going to come out with a glamorised dinner show and call that a concert, do you think my fans will be satisfied? It has to be of concert quality!,” she explained.

However, the singer says she is closing the book on having a 30th anniversary concert in Malaysia once and for all as she wants to focus on her new album which will be released this year.

Not many details on the album had been revealed, but according to the singer, it is already in the mixing and mastering stage.

In the meantime, Dato’ Sheila also shared that she recently took a five-hour master class with Seth Riggs and his wife Margarita, the vocal trainers for famous singers like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder and more.

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