Author: Vera Leng

The news that’s been flooding your timeline as of late has been pretty upsetting I know, so perhaps I may interest you in something that’s a little more lighthearted. Amidst this COVID-19 pandemonium, Mother Nature has a stay home gift for us all—the Super Pink Moon. Seeing how January’s Quadrantids Meteor Shower and March’s Super Worm Moon got Singaporeans all up and excited, we’re pretty sure you’re going to love this one. Now before you get too excited, I have to step in to say that the Moon’s appearance will not actually be pink per se, but it’ll still be…

Following PM Lee’s address earlier this afternoon, the multi-ministry task force has held a press conference to better explain the aforementioned Circuit Breaker system introduced by PM Lee earlier. The crux of the Circuit Breaker is made up of three crucial pointers—workplace closure, full home-based learning, as well as a tightening of movements and gatherings. In case you missed out on the commotion that was the announcements made earlier, here’s a break down of what you need to know. 1. Heightened measures in place for four weeks The Circuit Breaker will be in place for four full weeks starting from…

COVID-19 has been keeping us all on our toes—no one has been spared. Whether it involves constantly reviewing and updating terms, or making last minute changes to operations, companies, businesses, and governments worldwide have been scrambling to take efficient and effective efforts to combat this challenge. An update to the Infectious Diseases Act Singapore’s Infectious Diseases Act has, too, been constantly undergoing changes in this incredibly trying time. It is now mandatory for all employers to allow employees to work from home where reasonable, or face a possible fine of not more than S$10,000 or jail time for a maximum…

The year is 2020. The date is April 3rd. And the time is 4 pm. Ever since the treacherous COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been consistently and calmly updating the nation periodically through national television, where necessary. And it’s gotten us Singaporeans on the edge of our seats, watching each address with bated breath and guessing the nation’s next steps amongst ourselves in not-so-hushed whispers. Here’s what we know from the latest address by PM Lee. PM Lee has addressed the public in his latest speech as of yet, 3 weeks from the last address he…

Initially dubbed as the Korean-Canadian counterpart of famous tele-series Fresh Off The Boat, Kim’s Convenience took off and grew to popularity in no time—hilarious, endearing, and charming in its own right. It tells the story of a Korean family of four who navigate their way around as diaspora in a foreign land. Appa and Umma (which translate from Korean to ‘dad’ and ‘mum’) run a convenience store—no prizes for guessing, Kim’s Convenience—as reflected in the show’s iconic name. Fans of the series have been waiting with bated breath all this while for season 4 to drop, especially since it seems…

To my Malaysian friends who have been filling up their free time at home with Kingdom, Itaewon Class, Peaky Blinders, and Crash Landing On You—your time is limited. Not to worry, your favourite shows and movies are safe and sound, but I can’t say the same for your streaming quality. Starting today, Netflix has announced that a reduction in streaming quality will be implemented in Malaysia, which is a little late by the time you’ve read this, but you deserve a heads up nonetheless. Over the past week, Netflix has already been begun gradually reducing streaming traffic across the globe…

So, I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that most of us have been banished to the confinement of our sad, boring homes, never to see the light of day again. Just kidding, this arrangement is mostly temporary—but temporary can feel like forever when you have ploughed your Netflix account dry of every TV series and movie there is, and all you’re left with is uninspiring silence. Therein comes the good news—technology has once again swooped in to save our existence by improving our interconnectedness with one another, or even just to make our quality of…

Dabbling in singing, songwriting, and acting, the ever so multitalented Jean Seizure is by far one of the sweetest artistes we’ve worked with here at Hype & Stuff. Apart from having released her latest single, ‘I Know’, last month we spoke to Jean yet again about the tracks that best represent her life, and got treated to some funny anecdotes of her time in LA. Tell us your name, and how you’d introduce yourself to someone whom you’re meeting for the first time. Hello, my name is Jean and I’m a singer-songwriter/actor, a part of a cappella band The Apex…

As we move into an age of waste, pollution, and widespread environmental damage in general, Mother Nature has been taking a massive hit as a consequence of humanity’s mindless overproduction. And if we don’t do something about this quickly, most of us can forget about our lineage of descendants enjoying life as we know it for much longer before the Earth swallows itself whole. This has spurred many environmentalists, corporations, and institutions to spring to their feet, hard-pressed for solutions to combat the rapidly impending doom. Where recycling and reducing are concerned, they, admittedly, aren’t the first thing on most…

The word ‘star’ is probably one of the best prefixes to the word ‘face’ right now. Starface is a beauty brand dedicated to bring us one thing and one thing only—adorable star-shaped acne stickers. Having worked as a beauty editor for 10 years, founder Julie Schott saw the need to marry fun with beauty, bringing some optimism to acne. After all, it’s not something to be ashamed of, and it was time to “rethink our attitude towards this experience”, as Schott herself puts it. What Starface terms as Hydro-Stars (USD$18), these star-shaped acne stickers have been designed to spice up…

We’re already about 3 months into 2020 and it has undoubtedly been a whirlwind so far—as reflected by the myriad of 2020 memes floating around the internet. But not all terrors have to be shunned, because here’s the curated #SquadGhouls list of paranormal shows straight from the Netflix team, for you to feast (or shield) your eyes on from the safety of your COVID-19-free home. KINGDOM: Season 2 (Scare Level: Occasional Tricks) The highly anticipated Korean-based zombie apocalypse-esque series returns with more horror than ever before. But the infected aren’t the only ones in Prince Chang’s way as he fights…

Those who love all things pretty will surely be familiar with homegrown lifestyle brand The Paper Bunny, and popular sneaker brand Superga—after all, almost every millennial seems to own a pair. This year, the two have come together for an exciting new Superga x The Paper Bunny Sneaker Collection, the first collaboration of 2020 for both brands. Following the likes of collaborations with Drea Chong and Love, Bonito to name a few, Superga is no stranger to themed collections. The time ’round, the pieces are designed around the themes of adventure, exploration, and new possibilities in the everyday. The Superga…

Having made his debut in 2014, Gareth Fernandez is a singer-songwriter who has been part of the local music scene for coming 6 years now. He draws inspiration for his music from the likes of Sam Smith and Lauv—two very popular and talented pop artists. Since his foray into the industry, Gareth has dropped singles such as trap/R&B track ‘Drowning’, ‘Let You Down’, ‘Achilles’, and lofi-hiphop Christmas jingle, ‘Can’t Call It Xmas’ alongside songstress Ffion. Gareth’s latest release, Be Cool, is a career-defining collaboration with the renowned Gentle Bones, produced by fulses. Tell us your name, and how you’d introduce yourself…

At Hype & Stuff, the majority of our team appears to have found their partners for life (or so they think)—all except one. At the ripe old age of 30, Amelia has been single for most of her life. Not that she minds the single life, and not like it’s our job anyway, but in the vast sea of twists called love, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to assist Amelia in her quest to find romance. Backed by Singapore’s Social Development Network (SDN), matchmaking service provider GaiGai holds themselves to high standards when it comes to love-finding. We nudged Amelia…

In celebration of Tommy Hilfiger’s 25th anniversary, the Spring 2020 TOMMY HILFIGER ICONS line for women pays homage to the brand’s nautical roots. The collection stays true to Tommy’s naval colourways with its signature navy, red, and white hues. The Spring 2020 line offers high quality, fashion-forward pieces that remain wearable on and off the runway. The campaign is all about empowering consumers to confidently embrace and express their individual style through fashion, but with a Tommy-twist, of course. Shot by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the project features international supermodels Winnie Harlow, Candice Swanepoel, and Hannah Ferguson who embody the drive,…