Hype Malaysia

The heartbreaking week in Hollywood continues as renowned Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing the legendary Autobot leader Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, has passed away at the age of 85. He died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, a statement said. “Peter Cullen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family – and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide.

OSK Group has recently launched COMB-AT (OSK Beach Combing), a year-long coastal conservation initiative at Pantai Balok, Kuantan, with the aim of tackling marine litter while supporting the long-term sustainability of Malaysia’s coastal tourism destinations. A play on the word COMB-AT, it carries the tagline “Comb the Coast, Combat the Waste” and reflects OSK Group’s commitment to turning sustainability into measurable action.

The art world mourns the passing of renowned artist Yayoi Kusama (草間 彌生), who passed away earlier this month, on 14th August 2026 (Friday). She was 97. Her company, Yayoi Kusama Inc, belatedly announced the news of her passing earlier today (Thursday, 27th August 2026).

Prepare to meet a whole new cast of characters at Starbucks Malaysia as they bring the vibrant and upbeat world of Starbucks Mr. Men Little Miss to life with an exclusive collection available in Malaysia starting 25th August 2026. Emerging from Roger Hargreaves’ popular British children’s book series, Mr. Men Little Miss is well-known for its easily identifiable characters, vivid colors, and lively personalities.

Malaysian electronic C-pop singer-songwriter Priscilla Abby (蔡恩雨), who last staged a solo performance two years ago, is all set to thrill fans once again with a new headlining concert. Organised by KXL Crossover, Priscilla Abby “19+” Malaysia Concert 2026 will be held on 5th December (Saturday), 6pm at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Titled “19+”, it is a nod to the age her music career began.

After a successful debut performance in Malaysia in February, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT/투모로우바이투게더) will be returning to our shores! The K-Pop sensations will return in March 2027 for their upcoming world tour! On 27th August (Thursday), at midnight KST, the quintet announced the dates and stops for their new world tour, “Steal The Wind”. The tour includes stops across Asia, North America and Europe, including a stop in Kuala Lumpur. The KL show will take place on 13th March 2027 (Saturday).

It’s a heartbreaking week with another death of an icon. Tim Curry, best known for his role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the film musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, has passed away. He was 80. Tim’s longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz announced the devastating news, confirming that the English actor passed away peacefully at his Toluca Lake home in Los Angeles on 25th August 2026 (Tuesday). Notably, his passing fell on the same day as music icon Dolly Parton, who also passed away at age 80.

Netflix has recently unveiled a packed slate of anime, family and adult animation updates, including brand-new trailers, premiere dates, new images, and exciting new reveals! Among the titles are fan-favourites like “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” and highly anticipated titles like “The One Piece”. Here’s the list of recent updates: Bass X Machina Ahead of its November 2026 release, “Bass X Machina” has unveiled the official teaser trailer, plus new still images.

Just weeks after her wedding, Malaysian-born Hong Kong actress Lisa Ch’ng (莊思明) mourns the passing of her mother, Datin Kong Yuk Chu (江玉珠). The star and her sister Jacquelin Ch’ng (庄思敏) announced the devastating news through their Instagram accounts on 25th August 2026 (Tuesday). According to the obituary, Datin Kong Yuk Chu passed away earlier this August at age 78.

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO unveiled its 2026 Fall/Winter Collection at an exclusive press preview at Menara Ilham, Kuala Lumpur, presenting a season inspired by the diverse ways people live, move and dress across cities today UNIQLO’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection reinterprets classic wardrobe staples through a contemporary lens, bringing together heritage influences, outdoor-inspired functionality and modern silhouettes.