Malaysian songbird Yuna recently appeared in Jubilee’s “Hotline”, where she answered several phone calls from her fans across the States.
During one part of the session, the “Gadis Semasa” singer received a call from a Muslim fan known as Hamed, who revealed that he broke up with his Christian girlfriend due to their clashing beliefs.
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“It’s just more of a pressure from her family members as well. To me, it wasn’t like the greatest of reasons. I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t cheat on her. Honestly, in my opinion, I was like a really good boyfriend. It’s just so crazy,” the man told the award-winning songstress.
“Born and raised in America. I never really thought people here still think of me as a different person because of my religion. They often view you based on your differences and not your similarities,” he added in the conversation.
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Relating to her past relationship experience with her former lover Jules Schratter, Yuna responded by saying, “I’m gonna be honest with you right now. I went through the same thing; I was in a relationship with someone who wasn’t a Muslim and that was very difficult. The fact that someone doesn’t want to be apart of my religion, it affected me. Maybe that’s what she feels as well,” she told the caller.
Furthermore, she also advised Hamed to let his ex make her own decision and respect her. “You need to just give her some space to think. And you guys can still be friends. Breakups are so difficult, it sucks, but you’ll be fine,” she was quoted as saying.
Check out the full clip of her inspiring phone call session here:
Who’s excited for the premier of Netflix’s brand new original series “My Holo Love” (나 홀로 그대)?
Directed by Lee Sang-yeop, the 12-episode sci-fi romantic drama stars Yoon Hyun-min (윤현민) taking on the dual role of the titular character Holo and Go Nan-do. He’s paired with rising rom-com queen Go Sung-hee (고성희) as Han So-yeon.
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The synopsis reads:
“Han So-yeon has been suffering from face blindness disorder, which made herself becoming distant from the public. Eventually, she becomes the beta tester for the newly-programmed AI (Artificial Intelligence) hologram named Holo.
As the story goes, Holo becomes more familiar with human beings’ traits and struggles as he spends more time with So-yeon. Holo’s developer, Go Nan-do, on the other hand, bears similar characteristics from Holo. He later finds himself falling for So-yeon. However, Nan-do realised that his cold and unapproachable personality is not in his favour in order to win her heart.”
Hype was fortunate enough to join several other media outlets across Asia for a special video conference featuring the 2 main stars of the show. For those interested, check out the full interview here:
Sung-hee, you’re playing a character who is suffering from face blindness disorder. How do you relate to the character?
Sung-hee: It was quite difficult because I had to act based solely on imagination. So I had to do my best to not look into the person’s eyes whenever we shoot. There are times within the scenes where the character has a panic attack because of her condition, so during those times I had to really try hard to express all the emotions using only my facial expressions.
How well do you recognise people in real life?
Sung-hee: I actually have to admit that I do have difficulties matching faces with names so that’s an area I need to put in more effort. So, that helped me out to actually relate to the role.
Hyun-min: Usually when I’m on set, I would work with about 60 to 70 people including all the staffs. I have found from experience that when I remember their faces and call them by their names, it really cheers them up and bring about a positive energy on set for everybody.
Hyun-min, what’s the hardest part of playing a hologram character?
Hyun-min: For me, acting as Holo wasn’t really that big of a difference from the other characters throughout my career. I think it’s rather more difficult for the director. But the thing that I put focus on mostly was during the beginning of the series, when the computer-programmed character hasn’t familiarise himself with the human character.
So, he learns different kind of emotions throughout the series. That’s what I focused on the most. Towards the conclusion of the story, Holo has evolved where he can feel all sorts of feelings, so I tried to pace my emotional expressions throughout the entire process.
How was the chemistry between you two?
Sung-hee: The chemistry came naturally for us. Because both of us really had good energy with everybody on set. Hyun-min really played a good role and uplifted the mood we had throughout the scenes we played together. Both of us are like siblings in the neighbourhood; just casually hanging out. And I think that kind of energy really brought up a good chemistry between us. What about you, Hyun-min?
Hyun-min: With Sung-hee, we really became close friends very quickly. We actually live in the same area. And I think that helped since I’m the type of person that needs to take time in getting to know someone.
Hyun-min, can you tell your experience of navigating between your dual roles?
Hyun-min: I believe the experience was twice as difficult as compared to playing a single role. I had to go through a lot of process switching back and forth between the characters; the wardrobe, the hairstyle, the way you utter your words, literally everything! It made me more sensitive than I usually was on set.
This is your first time working together in a drama, right? What was your first impression of each other?
Sung-hee: Hyun-min seemed like a person that’s hard to approach, cold and distant. But getting to know him, I realise that he’s very humorous, he’s really a funny person and all around he’s a very sensible guy.
Hyun-min: When I first met Sung-hee, I thought that she’s quite similar to her character. At first glance, I was very impressed with the amount of energy she brought on set, and of course, her beauty. I also think that Sung-hee is a bubbly and happy person. As I got to know her more, she’s able to show a softer side of her. So I think the role So-yeon suited her pretty well.
Were there any fun and memorable moments that happened behind the scenes?
Sung-hee: There was this skating scene and obviously I cannot skate; so despite the many hours I put in practising I just couldn’t do it. (laughs) So we ended up putting on the shoes, but the camera director had to pull me by the hand as he was shooting my face. With larger shots, I was just casually sliding on top of the ice, pretending to be a professional skater.
Hyun-min: I was there right next to Sung-hee when that happened. It was very tragic (laughs). On a serious note, switching back and forth between the characters – Holo and Nan-do – was very difficult because there were days I had to take a shower 7 times per day because I had to change to and fro between the 2 characters multiple times. I thought I was the cleanest person ever on set.
What did y’all learned from working with director Lee Sang-yeob? Is he any different from the previous directors you’ve worked with?
Sung-hee: He is a very detailed and gentle person. He is also very understanding in terms of the actors’ wellbeing. Adding to the fact that he’s very helpful, I’m very grateful to have worked with him. In terms of his directions, I had a lot of emotional scenes so I had help on how to control my feelings on set.
At the end of the day, he will always tell me to just be myself as much as possible while playing the character So-yeon. So, I think he’s a very considerate director to work with.
Hyun-min: First of all, I would say that the director is a very brilliant man. Whenever I had questions regarding my acting or the emotions that I had to express while filming, he would always provide a clear answer. And I had a lot of questions to ask in terms of how to act as an AI.
I also thought about how vivid the character needs to be portrayed on screen. I was very satisfied just by seeing the trailer itself. I think he really did a great job with the CG effect as well. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his hard work.
Hyun-min, is there any specific routine that you do in preparation for your dual role?
Hyun-min: At the end of the day, Holo is an AI created by my character Nan-do. So I thought to myself, “Why would he create Holo in the first place?” And my own answer was Nan-do wanted to create someone to fulfil things that a normal human being didn’t have enough of or was lacking in.
So, Holo appeared as someone who is more warmer and lighter as compared to Nan-do. In terms of the differentiating factor, I focused more on switching between each character’s way of speech as well as the facial expressions.
Will you ever fall in love with an AI though?
Sung-hee: Yes! I think there is a possibility that all holograms can be as charming as Hyun-min. But, the character Holo in the series is completely loveable. And once you get to really delve with Holo in the show, I think feelings can naturally develop so I think that is something that definitely can happen. But of course much like So-yeon’s case, people might experience a lot of confusion in the process.
Hyun-min: When you look at the series, I’m talking about the topic of romantic feelings developing between an AI and a human-being. I think this is something that can be possible in the future. Relating to the fact that we’re having this interview via video conferencing. That’s completely unimaginable!
How does the show stands out from other similar shows that feature similar storyline?
Sung-hee: Honestly, I haven’t actually seen any other shows that touch on a similar theme. But, I think that Holo is probably the most human in terms of his ability and intelligence. That makes our show more relatable to the audience.
Hyun-min: I’m not really familiar with the other works that deal with the same exact topic. But, I think our AI is far more different from them. Our Holo evolves and goes through a growing process through which he learns to develop all human emotions. By the end of the series, he already has the ability to feel the same way as human beings do. So, I think that is something that differentiates between Holo and other works that talk about the same theme.
What would you do if you have a holographic friend?
Sung-hee: Because I often suffer from insomnia, I would like a holographic friend to be by my side whenever I try to get to sleep and help to calm me down and comfort me.
Hyun-min: I would like my holographic friend to take me back to school. So every time during my exams, he will copy the answers and be the smartest student in class and take myself to Harvard and then become a president (laughs).
Do you have any scene or dialogue that you remember the most?
Sung-hee: The one that I remember the most is the one that appears in the trailer. The line that says, “Can I fall in love with a hologram?”
Hyun-min: There’s this scene where both characters, Holo and Nan-do have a conversation. It was an emotional one as Nan-do was crying profusely. I was taking my shower because I had to switch to Holo. So, when I got back to shoot my scene as Holo at the same place, I was too immersed in Nan-do’s emotions at that time, so I couldn’t help myself but cry again as Holo.
After filming, the director came up to me and said that we had to reshoot because AIs cannot cry the way I had just done. Usually, the tears will come at the corner of my eye. But they wanted it to fall from the centre of my eye. I jokingly responded by asking the director to do it. So, for me that was one of the difficult scene to finish. We spent over 2 to 3 hours just to shoot that scene.
“My Holo Love” is now available for streaming starting today (7th February)!
Calling all K-drama addicts, “My Holo Love” (나 홀로 그대) has debuted! It stars Yoon Hyun-min (윤현민) and Go Sung-hee (고성희) in lead roles.
Thanks to Netflix, we recently had the chance to interview the 2 main leads on their experience for “My Holo Love”, which deals with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Since Nan-do and the AI are 2 very different characters, Hyun-min had a difficult time navigating back and forth between his dual roles. One of the challenges was crying in a very specific method. Apparently, being emotional wasn’t enough.
“After filming, the director came up to me and said that we had to reshoot because AIs cannot cry the way I had just done. Usually, the tears will come at the corner of my eye. But they wanted it to fall from the centre of my eye. I jokingly responded by asking the director to do it. So, for me that was one of the difficult scene to finish. We spent over 2 to 3 hours just to shoot that scene,” the South Korean star told us.
During our chat, Hyun-min also shared about his process where he’d have to take a bath before getting into the head space of another character. “Switching back and forth between the characters – Holo and Nan-do – was very difficult because there were days I had to take a shower 7 times per day because I had to change to and fro between the 2 characters multiple times. I thought I was the cleanest person ever on set,” the 34-year-old actor said.
We hate to break it to you CARATs but SEVENTEEN (세븐틴)’s world tour dates for February and March have officially been cancelled.
This announcement was made via Pledis Entertainment and iMe Malaysia over the weekend. In light of the coronavirus epidemic, the label is not willing to put anyone at risk of infection.
“As the health and safety of the artist, audience and staff is our top priority, we made this decision to prevent any potential harm,” Pledis Entertainment said in a statement. Besides Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Madrid, Paris, London and Berlin have also suffered the same fate.
SEVENTEEN’s world tour “Ode To You” Live in Malaysia was supposed to take place at Axiata Arena next weekend on 22nd February 2020. There’s no question that people’s safety and health have to take precedence. iMe Malaysia has also announced that all K-pop fans will be able to get a full refund from TicketCharge. Full refund details are expected to be released sometimes this week.
There’s possibility that concerts schedule from now till May or June may be cancelled. Fans are now worried that Kim Jae Joong, AB6IX, Super Junior, and GOT7’s upcoming concerts (all of which are schedule in March) will likely be called off or postponed.
Nur Sajat has finally step in to clarify all the ongoing debates and speculations during her umrah trip.
In the 4-minute and 13-second IGTV clip posted by her bestie Datuk Aliff Syukri, the 36-year-old was seen crying profusely as she asked for everyone’s apology for all the controversy caused over the past few weeks.
“I apologise to all the departments, muftis, ustaz, PUs (Pencetus Ummah), or any other pious scholars. I’m very sorry. I had no intentions whatsoever on causing so much drama,” the “Bobo Di Mana” singer said in the clip.
“On behalf of my parents, my children as well as my friends, I’m really sorry. I don’t have anything to say anymore. I would end up getting blamed if I do so. I’m sorry,” she was quoted as saying.
Sajat added, “I was lacking spiritually when it came to the Muslim religion. That’s why I tried to learn to become a better person by travelling there. I wanted to get closer to Islam. I’ve had enough of searching for the worldly pleasures.” Addressing the ongoing hatred she received over the past few weeks, she commented, “I was wondering what exactly they want for punishing me like this?”
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It was reported that Sajat and her family members have returned back on Thursday (6th February) morning, a day earlier than their scheduled flight.
As of today (Monday, 10th February), Sajat is seen active in posting updates on her Instagram. However, the comments section has been disabled by the famed cosmetics businesswoman.
It’s a sad, sad day for all fans of the local entertainment scene.
Astro Gempak has reported that Malaysian comedian Abam – a member of the famed comical trio Bocey – has sadly passed away earlier this morning (Monday, 10th February) at his house in Gombak. He was 32 years old.
Source: Gegar
The shocking news was confirmed by his younger brother, Ali. “I was informed by Abam’s wife, Nor Hidayah that my brother was unconscious. I went straight away to his place and yes, he’s no longer breathing,” the fellow comedian said as he failed to control his emotions.
“A few days ago he had high fever and complained of having pain in the head. But he refused to go to the hospital. He said it was just a common fever and headache. When I tried to wake him up for the Subuh prayer, there was no response from him,” Hidayah was quoted as saying.
The sad news of Abam’s loss was also addressed by 2 of his fellow Bocey teammates, Fad and Achey. It was reported that the former is now in Japan. “Allahu akbar (God is Great), my brother Syed Umar Mokhtar Syed Mohd Redzuan (Abam’s real name) has returned to rahmatullah (the mercy of God),” Fad said in the clip.
The Oscars is often remembered for the powerful speeches, but another powerful segment is also the In Memoriam montage.
Over the past year, the world has lost a number of iconic actors, producers, directors, and more. Thankfully, the Academy was able to honour every single person and reflect on their legacies.
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Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao (高以翔) is known for his work in “The Mortal Instruments”. The 35-year-old hunk collapsed and died on the set of a reality TV show “Chase Me” (追我吧) in Ningbo, China, last November. He was laid to rest at Taipei First Funeral Parlour on 15th December.
During Billie Eilish’s performance of “Yesterday” by the Beatles, Kobe Bryant‘s image also appeared on the screen. The quote, “Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going”, accompanied the image. Although the Lakers legend best known for his basketball achievements, he also won an Oscar in 2018 for “Dear Basketball” (under Best Animated Short Film category).
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In addition, the Oscars also paid tribute to Rip Torn, Barbara Hammer, Patricia Blau, Steve Golin, John Briley, Diahann Caroll, Terry Jones, Catherine Burnes, Danny Aiello, Buck Henry, Stanley Donen, Barry Malkin, Robert Forster, Robert Evans, Richard Williams, Jim R. Alexander, Anna Karina, D.A. Pennebaker, and Leonard Goldberg.
The list continued with Andre Previn, Peter Mayhew, Sylvia Miles, Bibi Andersson, Michael Lynne, Doris Day, Sid Ramin, Michelle Guish, Sidney J. Sheinberg, Joss Williams, Piero Tosi, Kenneth Walker, Syd Mead, Harriet Frank Jr., John Witherspoon, Seymour Cassel, Peter Fonda, Branko Lustig, John Singleton, and Kirk Douglas.
The domino effect has begun. Following SEVENTEEN’s concert cancellation, StarPlanet has just announced that Super Junior’s “Super Show 8: Infinite Time” tour will be put on hold.
As you may know, the 8-member group was supposed to perform at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil on 1st March 2020. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Malaysian concert has been postponed.
Source: Facebook
The statement reads:
“The health and safety of the artistes, performers, patrons and staff is our priority and concern. This decision has been reached in response to the health authorities and worldwide efforts in taking preventative measures to curb and contain the escalating coronavirus epidemic.
This decision is also made due to travel restrictions out in place which have caused unforeseen impacts on global logistics affecting the planning of equipment shipping process.”
The new date will be announced later, but the organiser has assured concert-goers that the venue will likely remain unchanged. Concert tickets will remain valid despite the change of date, so hold on to your tickets first.
We predict that upcoming K-pop concerts (Kim Jae Joong, AB6IX, and GOT7) will also suffer the same fate. Let’s just hope that it’ll be postponed instead of cancelled.
The appointment of Neelofa as AirAsia’s non-executive independent director for the company way back in 2018 has recently sparked an ongoing debate in regards to her credibility.
Recently, a Twitter user @cocorello exposed Neelofa’s income as a member of the safety review board for the year 2018 online. Based on the tweet below, the “Lemak Kampung Santan” actress received a whopping price of RM279,375 (not including RM8,000 worth of allowance).
Yesterday I revealed that Neelofa was in Airasia's Safety Review Board and that in 2018, she made RM279,375 not incl RM8,000 allowance. Here are the receipts.
(You can also see how much Tony Fernandes and Kamaruddin Meranun made that year, RM22.1mil and RM21.9mil respectively) pic.twitter.com/1kWlNjMg0o
In response, there has been an ongoing debate among everyone who questioned Lofa’s role as a member of AirAsia’s safety review board, as aforementioned. Most of them have been relating it to the fact that the actress has neither the educational nor career background in aviation.
On the other hand, a number of netizens have slammed the user on his intention. In this case, they pointed that other parties should not further question the payment received by the popular hijab mogul. Fans further pointed that they’re indeed looking forward to what sort of transformation Lofa’s team has to offer.
Over the weekend, KFC posted a teaser with the message, “It’s about to get heavier at KFC.”
A quick look at KFC Malaysia’s website shows that the fast food chain is about to offer a new menu with the yummilicious Zinger Cheezilla and Zinger Stacker tomorrow (Tuesday, 11th February).
If you’re a sucker for anything cheesy, then these new additions at KFC are going to satisfy your appetite as soon as you bite into the crunchy fried chicken. In case you don’t remember, KFC had already introduced Zinger Cheezilla 2 years ago, in March 2018. We’ve missed tasting the delicious Zinger fillet and Mozzarella cheese patty!
As the saying goes, “everything tastes better with cheese”. With Zinger Stacker, you ‘re getting double Zinger fillets together. KFC’s Zinger Burgers have been hot sellers and we’ve no doubt these additions will sell well too.
In case y’all missed it, the link bridge connecting Kampung Baru and KLCC has officially opened last week (6th February)!
Named the Saloma Link (taken from our very own legendary singer-actress), the 370m-long bridge starts at Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3 nearby the Kampung Baru LRT station and ends at Jalan Saloma, located next to Public Bank tower, not too far from KLCC.
Source: The Star Online
One of the main highlights of the recently-opened bridge would be its outstanding beauty. The design of the bridge took inspiration from the sireh junjung concept that is synonymous to traditional Malay weddings.
Apart from that, the Saloma link bridge is also decorated with stunning LED lightings that come to life during night time, similar to the famous Bridge of Piece located in Tbilisi, Georgia. With the iconic KLCC building seen in the background, the bridge is definitely a hot Instagram-worthy spot for local city-goers and tourists.
For those interested, check out some of the picturesque photos that we’ve found on Instagram below:
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Have you managed to pay your visit to this latest city attraction yet?
Many people were outraged at the recent death of Dr. Li Wenliang (李文亮). He was the doctor that tried to warn others about the coronavirus, but eventually lost his life.
Li was the first medical professional to sound the alarm on the Wuhan virus back in December. His warning about a SARS-like illness was not only ignored, but he was reprimanded by the government for “spreading rumours and false statements”.
Source: The Thaiger
A few days after he texted his medical school alumni group on WeChat, the Public Security Bureau made him sign a “reprimand” letter. Dr. Li was then accused of “making false comments” that had “severely disturbed the social order”. He was also made an example of what happens when one does not comply with official demands for secrecy.
The doctor was only 34 years old and is expecting his first child later in June this year. Although Beijing authorities are now expressing sorrow over his death, the government was also aggressively scrubbing online posts that called for freedom of speech. Standing in unison with them is Zhang Ziyi (章子怡).
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The award-winning actress took to social media this week to voice her concerns. “The doctor who was the first to issue a warning about the virus is now gone! How many lives did that shameful exhortation cause?! He is only 34 years old. He has an unborn baby! This is heartbreaking,” the 41-year-old Chinese star wrote.
Anugerah Juara Lagu 34 (AJL 34) took place over the weekend with Naim Daniel’s hit song “Sumpah” was crowned the champion song, eliminating 11 other competing songs during the prestigious event.
Not all were impressed with the results, though. Despite all the congratulatory messages received by the talented 22-year-old, some expressed their disappointment and slammed Naim for not being eligible enough to win the competition. Even Azwan Ali felt the same way as well.
The famed actor-TV host took to Twitter, claiming that he’s not familiar with Naim, “Who the heck is this fellow? I swear I don’t know him. It don’t really matter because he’s just another rubbish in our country. Creating fuss on stage for being the winner?” He even curse the “Adakah Kau Menungguku” hit maker, venting out his frustration towards the final result.
Instead of staying silent, the “Jangan Ambil Padang Kami” actor responded to the tweet by writing, “Salam Uncle Azwan, I was the JADAH who supported you during the 14th General Election (GE) back then. I realise there’s still more I have to learn in the industry. May you always be showered with God’s love. Amin.”
Naim also uploaded two screenshots of his previous Instagram posts. One of the photo shows the “Aku No. 1” star striking off his pose while holding his identification card. He pointed out his amusement and praised the spirit that was shown by Azwan when he became one of the candidates for GE back in 2018.
We really applaud Naim’s mature approach in standing up against Azwan’s malicious statement online.
This year’s Oscars made history when South Korean movie “Parasite” became the first foreign film to win Best Picture. The predictable acting categories didn’t really surprised anyone though.
It’s a given that the Oscar statue is the most coveted prize, but being nominated also comes with a gift bag worth more than US$225,000 (RM932, 690)! Distinctive Assets (not affiliated with the Academy) gave out goodie bags to all 20 acting nominees and the 5 male nominated directors.
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“It’s the highest value we’ve ever put together,” said Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary, adding that the almost 80 items aren’t given based on need, but appreciation. “This is an acknowledgement of an amazing performance that they put in and, for many of them, a lifetime of amazing performances. So, you’re never too rich or famous to outgrow gratitude,” he said.
“I only give this to the top acting and directing nominees. So, because we’re only gifting about 25 people, that means I get the most insanely priced things,” Fary was quoted as saying. “This is also a business endeavour. This is about the promotion. This is about products connecting their services and their wares with the biggest trendsetters in the world.”
If you’re just as curious as us, scroll down to check out some highlights:
Esperanza offers luxury rooms on the beach with a private pool, a butler and a chef.
3. A stay for eight guests in a Spanish lighthouse
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The Faro Cumplida lighthouse is located in the Canary Islands.
4. Destination spa
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Visitors at Golden Door can look forward to transformative experience through wellness, fitness, nutrition and mindfulness.
5. A five-night stay in Waikiki
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6. Urine collection and analysis system
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These A-listers can now test if they’re positive drugs at home.
7. Bath bombs with 24k gold
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8. One-year membership at matchmaking agency
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Dating can also be hard for the rich and famous.
9. Projector that puts stars on the walls or ceiling
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Celebs who want to avoid paparazzi can always enjoy staring at their house ceiling.
10. Pills to relief monthly breast pain
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What are Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix going to do with this?
In addition, the Oscar nominee’s swag bag also includes jewellery, vape pen with 24k gold finish, personal training sessions, skin care, fashion items, and more. Each bag is delivered during the week leading up to the Oscars.
Previously, we dished on Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza’s plans on having her 2nd child. According to the Malaysian singing icon, she has been seeking medical consultations in order to undergo the same procedure like her firstborn, Siti Aafiyah.
Most recently, the 41-year-old took to her Instagram story to share with her fans a photo of her lying in a hospital bed.
“Alhamdulillah. After finishing my performance at AJL on Sunday (9th February), I went straight to the ward to undergo minor operation. Thankfully, everything went well,” Siti wrote on her update.
In an interview with Harian Metro, Siti revealed that the operation was done in preparation for her 2nd pregnancy. “This procedure is a must since I will use the IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) method, which is similar to what I’ve done before. I hope everyone can pray for me to get better soon,” said the “Nirmala” songstress.
Hopefully things will turn out smoothly for Siti 😉
Calling all dessert lovers, llaollao Malaysia has a special promotion taking place in conjunction of Valentine’s Day.
From this Friday (14th February) till Sunday (16th February), the frozen yogurt store is offering its Double Cup Of Love promo at all stores nationwide.
llaollao’s Double Cup of Love offer includes:
2 small tub combo for RM19.90.
1 small tub + 1 medium tub combo for RM23.90.
Terms and conditions apply:
Valid from 14th Feb – 16th Feb 2020.
This promotion is not valid with any on-going discounts, or vouchers.
The price stated is valid for all outlets except KLIA2 and Genting Highlands.
When someone asked why isn’t large tub included in the promo, the llaollao replied, “So you can share the 2 tubs together.”
There’s no doubt that Malaysian comedian Abam Bocey’s passing has left everyone in shock. Fans as well as fellow celebrities attended his funeral yesterday (Monday, 10th February) to bid their final farewell to him.
Despite the sad atmosphere, there are also some who have been insensitive of the matter. For instance, a number of Takaful insurance agents have been exposed for making use of the Gombak-born’s passing to promote their services.
Based on the Facebook screenshots above, these agents have been attempting to promote their Takaful scheme that offers “hibah”. In case you don’t know, “hibah” is basically a gift given to others in accordance to the donor’s wish. According to Takaful’s definition, the term refers to the benefit received by the beneficiary in case an accident or death occurs.
Though their intention was just to warn everyone to prepare for the worst, local netizens have in turn voiced out their dissatisfaction and slammed the agents for their “rubbish” marketing stunt.
Fast food lovers rejoice, as Marrybrown has brought back its trademark Fortune Burger!
Available in 2 flavour options – cheese and black pepper, the combo meal comes together with a cup of Minute Maid Refresh Orange juice to add in the tangy kick as well the all-new Golden Fortune Fries. You can get them for price as low as RM14.60.
Marrybrown’s Fortune Burger features its signature 100% juicy and scrumptiously cooked chicken thigh patty. If you’re relatively new to the menu, you can definitely try the cheese flavoured one. The yellow creamy sauce, topped with fresh green lettuce blends really well with the crunchy taste of the chicken. Sandwiched between two warm sesame buns, it is definitely the menu cheese-lovers need to keep an eye out for.
On the other hand, the black pepper sauce flavoured treat is a must-try for those who prefers something with some spice. The tender chicken patty is topped with zesty black pepper sauce. The addition of juicy mushroom chops and sliced sweet onions indeed compliment the strong and spicy taste of the sauce as the bite goes. Similar with the cheese flavoured counterpart, the fortune black pepper burger is also tucked between two freshly-steamed sesame buns.
So, hurry up and grab the combo now at your nearest Marrybrown outlet! If you were to ask which one should we recommend, we will go with the Fortune Cheese burger since we prefer all things cheesy (no pun intended 😉).
Good news foodies in Cheras! A new Haidilao (海底捞) restaurant has just opened near you.
Sunway Velocity Mall announced the eatery’s opening on their Facebook page yesterday (Tuesday, 11th February) – much to the delight of hot pot lovers.
Source: Facebook
6 months ago, we wrote that the new branch was undergoing renovations on the 3rd floor. The wait is finally over. For those interested, Sunway Velocity Mall’s Haidilao outlet is located at Lot 3-16.
This marks the 5th branch in Malaysia. The other outlets are:
Sunway Pyramid
Pavilion KL (Pavilion Elite)
Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang
1 Utama Shopping Centre
Source: Facebook
We also found out that Haidilao is opening another outlet at IOI City Mall.
Oh no! It has been reported recently that South Korean actress Go Soo Jung (고수정) has sadly passed away last Friday (7th February). She was 25 years old.
The unfortunate news was belatedly confirmed by her agency, Story J Company today (Wednesday, 12th February). It was revealed that Soo Jung died due to an unspecified illness.
Source: Soompi
The entertainment label came out with a statement that reads, “Go Soo Jung recently left the world and became a shining star in the sky. She was an actress with a very pure and kind heart as anyone out there. We will remember Soo Jung and her bright smile that shined the world forever.”
Soo Jung made her acting debut with the hit K-drama “Goblin” back in 2016. She was one of the ghosts who followed the character Ji Eun Tak (played by Kim Go Eun) around. She also acted in “Solomon’s Perjury” and even appeared in BTS’ music video “With Seoul”.
Source: Koreaboo
Her funeral was held on 9th February (Sunday) with only her family members in attendance. May your soul rest in peace, Soo Jung. :'(
“As the health and safety of the artist, audience and staff is our top priority, we made this decision to prevent any potential harm,” Pledis Entertainment said in a statement. Besides Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Madrid, Paris, London and Berlin have also suffered the same fate.
