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Sun Bird: Marvel Introduces First Malaysian Superhero

Evil doers beware, as Malaysia now has our very own Marvel superhero, nicknamed, Sun Bird. The character was announced last week along with several others, in a Thailand Game Show. In the show, Marvel and Netmarble unveiled the Asian based superhero team called, Warriors of the Sky, as part of their character expansion for their mobile...

Ryan Reynolds Reacts To “Joker” Breaking “Deadpool” Record

It’s official, the “Joker” movie has become the highest grossing R-rated film of all time, and fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has taken to social media to respond. The critically acclaim film, “Joker, debuted earlier this month and upon the release, has garnered serious praise from fans which led to the film earning a cool $788...

Review: Cha Eunwoo Surprised Malaysian Fans With Malay Song Cover

Fans of rising K-pop star Cha Eunwoo (차은우) gathered at PGRM Tower, Cheras on Sunday evening for his debut solo fan-meeting “Just One 10 Minute” in Malaysia. Despite the unwelcoming weather during the day, many AROHAs (fans of Cha Eunwoo and his band Astro) showed undying support by arriving to the venue as early as 12pm....

Cheer Chen To Hold Concert In Resorts World Genting In January 2020

Any fans of Cheer Chen (陈绮贞) in the house? It’s been announced that the Taiwanese singer-songwriter will be bringing her “Cheer 20” (漫漫长夜) concert to Malaysia early next year. In celebration of 2 decades in the music business, Chen will be taking fans down memory lane. Since her debut in 1998, the 44-year-old singer has churn out...

Lindsay Lohan Was Joking When She Threw Shade At Cody Simpson & Miley Cyrus

Lindsay Lohan recently found herself in some controversy when she threw some shade at new couple Cody Simpson and Miley Cyrus. Having said that, she’s now backtracking, saying it was all a joke. In speaking to TMZ, the reality star insists that there is no bad blood between her and Cody, or Miley. Source: Metro UK Last week, the...

Interview: Sung Hoon On “I Live Alone”, K-pop Boy Bands & Learning English

Sung Hoon (성훈) has made his long-anticipated comeback in Malaysia to celebrate Oh!K TV channel’s 5th anniversary together with local K-fans last weekend. For those who don’t know, the last time the 36-year-old ever stepped his foot in Malaysia was almost 2 years ago – when he visited our country for a special “Korea Drama Night”...

Social Media Influencer Azfar Firdaus Calls Out Former Bully On Live TV

Famous celebrities aren’t the only ones having to deal with body-shaming comments online, even real people have to face netizens’ harsh words about their appearance as well. Recently, in an interview with “Malaysia Hari Ini”, social media influencer Azfar Firdaus (known online as @Azfarovski) took the opportunity to give his two cents on the ongoing topic...

“Supernatural” Star Jared Padalecki Arrested For Assault

“Supernatural” star, Jared Padalecki was arrested last weekend when he got into a fight with employees of his own bar, which lead to some bloodshed. According to the assistant manager of the bar, the actor was drunked and started an argument with the bartender that turned violent. The incident prompted the assistant manager and another to...

Essex lorry deaths: What we know

The bodies of 39 people were found in a lorry container in Essex in eastern England on 23 October. The driver has been charged with their manslaughter. Three other people who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic people have been released on bail. Essex Police said they were working "to piece together the...

Essex lorry deaths: Maurice Robinson in court on manslaughter charges

Maurice Robinson appeared via video-link charged with 39 counts of manslaughter A driver accused of the manslaughter of 39 people found dead in a lorry was part of a "global ring" of people smugglers, prosecutors have alleged. Maurice Robinson, from Craigavon, was remanded in custody at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. The 39 bodies were found in the lorry trailer...