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Contents Lifestyle 8 Hot Picks 10 Why So Atas?

Hawker fare gone fancy? Find out if these gourmet eateries are worth the cash!

14 Counting Calories And Cents

Keep yourself and your wallet fit at these cafĂŠs

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16 App-licable Savings

Stretch your dollar with these money-saving apps 18 Neat Tricks

Add some style to your compact spaces with these easy DIY accessories

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Beauty 22 Beauty Hot Picks 24 Cash-Strapped Chic

Channel your inner budget Barbie with these affordable looks 28 Budget Beauty

Save on your routine with these ingenious tricks

Fashion 30 Werk That Quirk

Rockstars ain’t got nothing on these K-pop inspired looks!

38 Shop, Ship, Save!

Indulge in walletfriendly retail therapy all day every day 42 Wallets Like Whoa

Cash us outside with these stylish wallets 44 Cheap Thrills

Who knew dollar store buys could result in such fancy items?

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Cover Celebs 45 At A Glance

We recap our cover boys’ careers in numbers 46 Boys Of The Moment

Go beyond the surface and find out what makes K-pop’s biggest boy band work 52 Adventures Of A Lifetime

Find out Coldplay’s most epic moments over the past two decades 54 Always In Harmony

Throwback to the good ol’ day while looking to the 4H future 56 Divide And Conquer

The inside scoop on Ed Sheeran’s under- the-radar tracks 58 Think Twice

These surprising facts about K-pop’s trending sweethearts will surely colour you surprised 60 Turnt Up

Take a trip down memory lane into what drives Tabitha Nauser’s musical comeback today 62 Ca$h $tudios

Six tracks that sum up any financial situation you may find yourself in 67 Which Budget Celebrity Are You?

Find out which of these frugal Hollywood A-listers you most relate to

cover image courtesy of SM entertainment, one productions

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Inside Scoop 5 Ed’s Note 6 Your Say 64 Radar 66 Calendar 94 Astroscoop 96 Snaps

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70 Waste Is A Wasted Resource

Start doing your part for the environment 72 Control Your Coins

Get a grip on your finances with these tips and tricks 74 E-Learning, Free Learning

Expand your knowledge at no cost at all!

76 A Hacker’s Guide To Life

You’ll be able to handle whatever life throws your way 80 Can You Handle A Part-Time Job?

Find out if you’re ready to start sending out that résumé 81 Get Social With CNB

Why you should follow CNB online 82 Just Hack It

Singapore Polytechnic students spill on life changing hacks 84 Big Rules, Small Talk

Combat awkward silences with these rules to live by 86 We Can Change The World

Make a difference in society!

88 #Same

Proof that celebrities are just like the rest of us 89 Quiz: Are You Productive?

Find out if you’re truly maximising your hours 90 The New Normal

Playwright Faith Ng shares how she refuses to let her educational past define

her future 92 Zero To Hero

See how local chef Enoch Teo is changing lives of at-risk youths, one dish at a time

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Ed's Note Hey everyone, Do you “Work hard”, or

“Work smart”? To me, the

question should be: “Why not do both?” The way I see it, these go hand in hand – while making smart choices

will vastly improve the

results of what you achieve,

that’s only half the battle won.

Actually putting in the hours

and adopting effective and productive methods will get you far ahead.

This April, we delve into all

things hack related! Be it improving and saving on your

beauty routine (p.24) to eating clean on a budget (p.14), online shopping like a pro (p.38) to improving your finances (p. 72) and a list of #LifeProTips (p. 76).

Also, we speak with two

inspiring millennials – a wayward youth turned

successful F&B boss, and a playwright who unveils the lesser heard narratives of local students (p. 90). I hope

LOVING THIS MONTH

their stories will inspire you to pursue your own passion!

Love,

Johanna

The rave reviews about Kiehl’s Calendula-everything skincare range are spot-on! And their latest addition, the Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque ($62) is a total skin-saver.

Formulated with calming and revitalising ingredients like chamomile, lemon essential oil, aloe vera and of course calendula petals, apply this gel mask for an instant perk-me-up after a long day.

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Tuckshop

Why SoAtas?

Are these gourmet eateries serving fancy hawker fare worth splurging the cash? We put our shiok-o-meter to the test! By chew hui ling

B.C.M Grilled Cheese

Worth The Hype!

Loof Odeon Towers Rooftop #03-07, Singapore 188720

While Loof – aka the Godfather of rooftop bars – has been around for over a decade, it wasn’t until the Instagram boom that led to its iconic neon signage popping up everywhere on our feeds. Perfect for a late-night table with a bunch of your coolest pals, head over to this chic watering hole and chow down on their kickass Dude-Sin (DudeSingapore) grub featuring the must-try Chilli Crab Fries ($15), waffle-cut fries doused in housemade chilli sauce and served with blue crab dip; and the B.C.M Grilled Cheese ($18), an indulgent rendition of bak chor mee stuffed with cheese, pork mince and mushrooms.

Don’t forget to pop by the freshly-revamped Loof’s Mama Shop and take home an oldschool knick-knack or two.

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This is not a drill: your favourite local delights are now served in bite-sized versions. Enter Food Anatomy, the brainchild behind these deconstructed novelty treats with a pint-sized 14-seater space to match. At a surprisingly affordable price of $2.50 per cube, they spin homegrown flavours into wacky modular dishes from the likes of nasi lemak, rice dumpling and laksa pasta – each so itty-bitty that you can probably wolf down a dozen without a problem.

Plus, it’s Instagram fodder at its finest. We can’t help but admire the artistry that goes into every creation, all meticulously designed down to the very last layer. Our only gripe was that the cubes are pre-made and heated up upon order, but they still tasted fresh when served so that shouldn’t be much of an issue.

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Tech

App-licable Savings Anything is possible with apps these days, including helping your dollar go the extra mile. Find out exactly how to do so with these money-saving apps.

By Bryan Yeong

The Entertainer

ShopBack

Free, Available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

If you think shopping and receiving cash back sounds too good to be true, it’s not. ShopBack is the homegrown platform that is taking the online shopping scene by storm! How it works is as easy as finding your favorite brands, making an online purchase, and redeeming money back once your cashback amount accumulates. Plus, ShopBack also provides coupon deals and voucher codes, which means you’ll save more as you shop!

Free to download on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

Perx

Free, Available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

RedMart

Free, available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

Here’s an app that will definitely perk you up. Perx is a rewards app that saves you the trouble of stacking decks of loyalty cards in your wallet, instead conveniently allowing you to redeem points at your favourite merchants with just a tap on your smartphone. That’s not all – link up your EZ-Link card to the Perx app to collect points and convert them to redeemable goodies.

Forget waiting in line for that one slow person to pay for their groceries at the cashier – RedMart is the answer for our inner sloths. With this online food store, you’ll be able to stock up on food and other household essentials with just several taps of your finger, and schedule it for delivery at your most convenient timing! Even more exciting are regular discount codes and offers anyone would appreciate.

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We welcome one-forone deals any day, but how about everyday?

The Entertainer aptly achieves to do as its name implies, with over 1,700 ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer packages available nationwide which you can use for a year (certain rules do apply) – making this the perfect app to share between you and a partner for long-term savings. While it’s a little pricey as you have to pay $98 or more for a year-long membership, the app does offer a simple use trial to test it out.

Deja

Free, Available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

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If you always wanted Cher’s (Alicia Silverstone) virtual wardrobe in the teen comedy classic Clueless, here’s the next best thing. With Deja, you can browse through OOTD inspirations, look your best; and even get cash back on your next shopping spree.

Specially curated to suit your personal style and preferences, the app will suggest look ideas from today’s fashion-forward stores including Topshop, COS and The Editor’s Market so you can look hella fly on your next day out. Most importantly, make sure to keep your receipts when making your purchases! Scan them via the app and convert rebates to cash, back into your bank account.

Free, Available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

We’ve all heard about (or shopped on) Taobao, the China-based online platform where just about anything and everything can be ordered for shockingly low prices.

But what happens if you don’t possess that intense level of Mandarin it takes to navigate the website? Enter Ezbuy, a shopping agent that offers users the entire Taobao experience (amongst other sites like ASOS), sans the language barrier. Shop easily through a new world of possibilities, only made better with periodic discount offers within the site. Moreover, check out your cart with a fixed shipping fee of $2.99 flat with prime membership!

Shopee

Free, Available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

A Singaporean startup that is striving to give you more bang for your buck is none other than Shopee. Not only will you find yourself scrolling and shopping for hours on end (it’s super addictive!) looking for the best buys, it’ll also help to save on your expenses with their exclusive deals, flash sales and discounts for pre-loved goods from resellers. Don’t be a hoarder – return the favour by listing your own pre-loved items, and earn some dough when you secure a buyer!

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Ebates

Free, Available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

Another cash back figure in the game is Ebates, which in a similar vein as Shopback, rewards you for shopping. With Ebates, you also have the luxury of shopping US brands that wouldn’t normally ship to Singapore – such as Bed Bath & Beyond.

Go via Ebates to the merchant’s website and make purchases, before earning cash back in your account which you can then transfer to your Paypal account or receive via cheque! And no sweat about exorbitant shipping costs either – Ebates offers a solution with comGateway that helps you save on these dreaded costs, ensuring a money-saving experience all around.

Lifestyle

Organising Is Key Never misplace your keys again with this cool key rack! You will need two 30cm-long pieces of wooden planks (we got ours from the craft store). Cut the first plank into five parts with widths measuring approximately 5.5cm each. Then, glue the five pieces on top of the second wooden plank, making sure to leave some gaps between to hang the keys. You will also need to construct special key chains for this. To make those, pull thin handicraft rope through your key and secure with large wooden beads at the top so that they can be easily slotted into the key rack.

Neat Tricks

Featuring Manchester shelf, $289, and Gio wire iron bowl in green, $69.95, both from HomesToLife

Text: Jolene Limuco Additional Text: Johanna Teo Craftwork and Art Direction: Geraldine Tan and Linda Setiono Photography: Wong Weiliang Shot On Location: HomesToLife

Totally Insta-worthy DIY accessories to help keep your space tidy in style!

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Tasteful Catch-all Never leave loose change, keys or accessories scattered around the house again with these fashionable DIY leather trays. All you need are a piece of faux leather, printed fabric, fabric glue and twine. Cut the leather and fabric into your desired size, glue them together and create four identical slits at each corner. Punch a hole at each side of the slit and pull a short piece of twine through each hole to connect.

Featuring Voyager ladies leather clutch wallet, $89, and cotton and polyester yellow pouf, $639, both from HomesToLife

Into Labels Add an interesting detail to your desk with this super easy DIY idea: customisable planter-cum-stationery holders. Simply purchase wooden boxes from the craft store and paint them white.

Once dry, paste a chalkboard sticker on one side and doodle away!

Featuring Merlin table lamp, $80.50, and Pisa study desk, $329, both from HomesToLife

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Beauty

Cash-Strapped Chic Channel your inner budget Barbie with affordable looks on the fly.

By johanna teo

Sephora Collection Hello Lovely Palette, $16

ETUDE HOUSE Lash Perm Volume Mascara in Black, $18.50

innisfree Long Wear Cover Cushion, $19

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styling & Art Direction: Johanna Teo Model: carrie/mannequin

Colourpop Liquid Lipstick in Calypso, $13

Photography: justin loh/shining head media hair & Makeup: Gigi Sng

NYX Vinyl Liquid Liner in Black, $14

One For Two

Use a little multitasking creativity to downsize your makeup kit. Here, we used brown eyeshadow to fill in the brows and liquid lipstick as a blusher, creating a wearable look for both school and play.

The star player here is really the eyeshadow palette, get one with a versatile range of colours and finishes, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be set even for contour and highlighting.

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Lookbook

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Photography: Justin Loh/Shining Head Media Art Direction: aris lai and Johanna Teo Stylist: Sharon Tan assisted by Jessica Khor and Belda Chung Hair and Makeup: Gigi Sng using Urban Decay Models: Tereze S/Ave and Julian W./Mannequin

On him: :CHOCOOLATE camo hoodie jacket, $179, i.t Pink T-shirt, $46.90, Topman White denim jeans, $79.90, H&M Leather sneakers, Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own On her: Studio SS17 mesh tee, $59.90, Camo tank top, $17.90, Knot detail platform sandals, $139, H&M :CHOCOOLATE red high-waisted shorts, $99.90, i.t Heart rainbow choker, $4, Circle rainbow choker, $5, Peach circle sunnies, $7, Fannypack waist belt, $12, Forever 21 Grid socks, Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own

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Fashion

Shop, Ship, Save In need of fresh retail therapy destinations to hit up online?

We sussed out a new crop of wallet-friendly fashion hubs to bookmark ASAP. By chew hui ling

win $100

worth of apparel

Kikikeli

www.kikikeli.com Price range: $18 - $55 Revamping your entire wardrobe on the cheap is totally possible with Kikikeli, where you can score major steals from an extensive inventory of affordable finds. You can find everything from off-theshoulder tops to bomber jackets, breezy midis to party-ready bodycon dresses – there’s bound to be something that tickles your fancy. If virtual shelves are not your thing, they’ve also got brick-andmotar stores located at Far East Plaza, Bugis Junction and Jem so be sure to head on over if you’re in the area!

win $150

The Finders Label

worth of apparel

www.thefinderslabel.com | Price range: $14.90 - $39 Look, we love our prints – but there’s something about The Finders Label’s brand of minimalism that makes us wanna ditch our wardrobe for one of these structured threads. With a sophisticated palette of crisp lines, sheer fabrics and slouchy silhouettes, The Finders Label has everything you need for an effortlessly polished look. And we love how they can pass off virtually any item as a designer piece, at a fraction of the price. Dressing like a million bucks on a budget? Prayers answered.

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lollyrouge

www.lollyrouge.com.sg Price range: $23 - $48

The Dancing Jewels www.thedancingjewels.com Price range: $10 - $65

You know a brand is rad when it goes by the phrase of “strut it, flaunt it”. Not one to conform to the conventional, this online boutique prides itself on a well-edited mix of one-of-a-kind designs with a twist.

It’s all in the details – pinstripe ruffles, asymmetrical hems, tropical punches and all. Aside from clothing, there’s also a myriad of snazzy phone cases, cute nano bags and lust-worthy kicks to go crazy over; alongside a swimwear section chock-full of printed hearts, fringe tassels, vintage motifs for your inner beach babe. What’s not to love?

Fayth

www.fayth.com Price range: $16.90 - $46.90 We know how tough it is to find the perfect outfit that fits your shape.

Look no further than Fayth, which is known for their contemporary take on flattering mermaid dresses, streamlined pencil skirts and easy A-line silhouettes that hug your curves at all the right places. Bonus if you’re a fan of pastels, ‘cause you’re gonna spend hours gawking over the ethereal palette of blush tones, soft blues and warm neutrals. There’s a chance you won’t escape without filling your cart, but who cares when you can bag such decent under-$50 finds right?

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Step inside this girly-girl haven for all things femme, where it’s love at first click thanks to Lollyrouge’s tasteful curation of romantic florals, boho fringes and embroidered laces – all at surprisingly easy-on-the-wallet prices. If you can drag yourself away from the endless pages of swoon-worthy offerings, how ‘bout feasting on some eye candy in the lookbook section?

Featuring girl-of-the-moment Christabel (@bellywellyjelly), the style muse can be found flaunting Lollyrouge’s latest collections against oh-sodreamy landscapes.

InTheBag

Cheap Thrills

We went on a dollar-store haul and hunted down some amazing bargains. Check out all the budget finds we got for under $30!

By chew hui ling

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1. Folding Spectacle Case, $3, Miniso

2. Pink earphones, $2,

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Daiso

3. Multipurpose Diary, $2, Daiso

4. Cute Color Cheek Powder, $2, Daiso

5. Striped Mirror, $3, Miniso 6. Baby iPhone 6/6s/7 Phone Case, $2, Daiso

7. Crossbody Shoulder Bag, $4.90, Miniso

8. Brand New Queen Sweet Lipstick, $4.90, Miniso

9. Heart Sunglasses, $2, Daiso

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Photography: Justin Loh / Shining Head Media Styling: CHEW HUI LING, johanna teo

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At A Glance

Five years of K-pop takeover: watch these record-breaking machines trailblaze their way to global domination!

EXO has swept a total of Daesangs (grand prize) in their career, becoming the K-pop group with the most number of grand awards.

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2,130,000

#EXO came in at #1

on Twitter’s list of trending artistes in 2016!

They broke the K-pop record for selling out their first ever solo concert EXO from.

EXOPlanet #1 – The

physical albums in 2016!

EXO members are a charitable bunch – Chen recently donated

*All facts accurate at time of print

20,000,000KRW

to the Siheung 1% Fund, while Lay donated 10 ambulances to hospitals at impoverished countries.

Lost Planet in Seoul within

1.47 seconds!

They’ve gone from having 3,000 fans attending their debut showcase, to a

-strong crowd over

6 days of EXOPlanet #3 – The EXO’rDIUM in Seoul!

84,000

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Within years, EXO has released studio albums, EPs,

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Cover Story

Boys Of The Moment Arguably one of the biggest bands in K-pop, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of EXO. And while they certainly shine brightest together onstage, each member of this nine-man outfit stands strong even on solo plateaus.

Here’s your exclusive map to navigating the stars behind the OT9 dream team.

By chew hui ling

“We are one!”, nine lads

announce in unison as they huddle together for one final bow. This is the mandatory on-stage hurrah that has followed K-pop’s biggest boy band from their humble beginnings, to leaving an entire ocean of lightstickwielding EXO-Ls trailing in their wake.

It’s been half a decade of EXO mania for Skechers’ latest ambassadors, having claimed the throne of K-pop

dominance and accomplished triplemillion feats. Not many acts are able to survive their five-year shelf life, but EXO is far from losing steam – what with their well-packaged recipe of slick choreographies, addictive teenybopper earworms and heartthrob good looks.

Perhaps it’s because of that which made us view EXO as a well-oiled machine – take one out and it’s not the same

anymore (we miss you, KrisLuTao!).

And while we love it when the gang gets together, we often forget that behind their impeccable team effort lies a myriad of unique personalities and charms that aren’t always translated to their presence in the group. Ahead, we shine the spotlight on each member and break down how the boys have evolved over time.

Then

Don’t be fooled by his doe-eyed demeanour and tiny frame; mess with D.O. and you’ll suffer in the clutches of his deadly headlocks. Don’t believe us? Ask Baekhyun.

The rule of thumb is to never ever ask him to do aegyo, but in retrospect, the dude ends up being totally adorable no matter what he does anyway so... yay for fan service?

Now

Who’d ever expect this squishy ball of sunshine to be so immensely talented at acting?

Forget EXO’s D.O. and let actor Do Kyungsoo invade this space for a moment. After getting his mega break on It’s Okay, That’s Love, the rising actor went on to land leading roles on the big screen, with three upcoming films to look out for in 2017!

We predict...

There’s no doubt about it that a full-fledged acting career is in the cards for D.O. Juggling between acting and music is probably the tricky part, but there’s always the members cheering him on!

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D.O.

BAEKHYUN Then

From a cheeky boy-next-door who wasn’t shy ‘bout showing off his infamous light switch dance, to becoming a part of K-pop’s most successful export, Baekhyun’s life has truly taken a turn for the unthinkable. And even in EXO, he’s still the designated goofball.

After all, EXO Showtime wouldn’t be complete without Baekhyun’s slapstick hijinks and notorious slangs (kkaebsong, anyone?).

The kings have arrived. Don’t miss ‘em at the EXOPLANET #3 – The EXO’rDIUM in Singapore on 2 April at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!

Tickets from $128, www.sportshubtix.sg

Now

Boy, did our lanky bacon grow up to be a fine man. One moment he’s prancing around like a love puppy, and within a flash he’s all smoldering eyeliner and washboard abs. Plus, he’s quite the soughtafter duet candidate recently – just ask Suzy and Soyou!

We predict…

Living up to his rep as the king of collaborations, we can foresee Baekhyun receiving tons of love calls from potential duet partners.

PS: Hey S.M., we’re still waiting for that ChanBaek collab to happen...

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Celebs

Adventures

Of A Lifetime Coldplay’s A Head Full Of Dreams Tour is fully sold out, so stay tuned to www.teenage.com.sg for more Coldplay goodness!

Chris Mar tin… Who?

It’s been two decades since Coldplay entered the scene and what a successful career they’ve had!

In anticipation of their sold out shows here, we take a look at their most epic moments thus far.

By Germaine Cheah

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With over 20 years of overwhelming success, you would think that they’d get recognised everywhere they went – apparently not! Rita Ora recently shared that during the 2012 Mylo Xyloto Tour, she had to come to Chris Martin’s rescue when his own tour security detail refused to let him through when they went to get food, because the frontman didn’t have his backstage pass with him. And the guard didn’t recognise Chris. We kinda wish someone had video evidence of that totally LOL moment...

tribute to the late George Michael, who passed away on Christmas Day.

A Wedding Proposal Blunder

The Internet (us included) has so much love for mid-concert wedding proposals, and needless to say, Coldplay’s edition is one of our favourites. During their recent Melbourne show, the band stopped halfway through ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’ to allow an excited fan the opportunity to propose to his girlfriend.

But things didn’t go exactly as planned when it was revealed that the lady whom Chris initially called on stage was actually the wrong person. Awkward conversations and shuffles aside, the actual girlfriend was eventually brought up on stage. Thankfully, she said yes!

Ain’t Got Time For No Technical Glitch

The headliners were in the middle of their set at the 2016 Glastonbury Festival when a technical glitch arose. Realising that the piano was out of tune during ‘Everglow’, the lead singer then decided to continue the song without the backing of his band. It was a move that had concert attendees and netizens alike heaping praise for his strong vocals and performance ethics – #ChrisMartinForPrimeMinister even trended on Twitter!

Taking Time Off For The Less For tunate

They Gifted Us A Game Of Thrones Musical

An avid supporter of the Crisis organisation that helps out the nation’s homeless people, Chris took time out of his busy schedule to surprise the residents of the homeless shelter over the festive season last year. Performing hits from his own repertoire, the singer also let some of the residents and volunteers take a turn on the microphone while he provided the backing music.

But perhaps what was most poignant of all was when the star performed a cover of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’, a timely

In support of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, the boys decided to get the stars of the blockbuster series Game of Thrones together to create a Westeros musical. From a solo by Tyrion Lannister to a reggae track by the “Mother of Dragons” herself, the comedy sketch was definitely a highlight of the band’s illustrious career. As Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) put it so eloquently, “George R.R. Martin meets Chris Martin, what could go wrong?”

Be sure to check it out on Coldplay’s official Youtube channel!

Photo: live nation lushington

With Coldplay’s recent call for fans to send in their concert wishlist, we decided to join in the fun . Here are our playlist requests!

‘Viva La Vida’

We can’t wait to dance along to this one!

‘In My Place’

What better tune to kick off the concert than this?

‘Clocks’

Get ready to bust out your falsettos!

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‘Yellow’

A mass sing along session is inevitable with this crowd favourite!

‘The Scientist’

Have your tissues handy for this sweeping ballad!

Celebs

Turnt Up With her recharged music career shaping up to be one to watch, Tabitha Nauser proves she really is ‘Bulletproof’.

Fire away!

By bryan yeong

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hen Tabitha Nauser dropped her new single ‘Bulletproof’ in February with guns ablaze, it wasn’t just hot – it was searing with passion. With a name easily synonymous to different titles held during her career thus far (“The Singapore Idol contestant ah?

Or is it the radio deejay?”), it was refreshing to finally see her step out and reclaim the talent that first wowed us: making music. In light of her comeback, we take a look at her best career highlights.

Listen to Tabitha Nauser’s new single ‘Bulletproof’, out on Spotify now!

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Kingston and Jessica Mauboy.

Despite being the youngest and least experienced of the lot, Tabitha held her own and impressed with her performance at the games’ opening ceremony, which was televised worldwide. If that isn’t an astounding feat, we don’t know what is!

Idol Days

We first fell in love with a fresh-faced Tabitha back in 2009, during the third and final season of Singapore Idol, when she blew us away at the auditions with her performance of Etta James’ ‘At Last’. It came as no surprise that all three judges (Ken Lim, Florence Lian and Dick Lee) marked her as a competition favourite. Although she ultimately finished in third place, it was obvious that Tabitha (by then already affectionately known to the public as “Tabby”) had more surprises up her sleeve. And boy did she blow us away!

The Acting Bug

Dipping her toes into acting, Tabitha incorporated her passion for singing with acclaimed theatre productions, making her acting debut on National Broadway Company. She followed up with a stint on a revival of ’70s musical comedy Hotpants in 2014, reuniting her with former Idol judge Dick Lee and fellow alumni Joakim Gomez; and cemented her status as an undeniable force in the local scene. Most recently, she was seen rocking the stage as effervescent Mimi Marquez in 2016’s production of Rent.

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Asia And Beyond

Blossoming into her own post-Idol, the Swiss-Indian beauty was chosen to represent Asia and record the official theme song of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, together with global artistes, like Sean

Making (Air)Waves

Being a newscaster might’ve been one of her childhood

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aspirations, but fate has a strange way of working out when Tabitha’s honey-sweet voice lit up the airwaves after winning 987FM Radio Star 2013. This gave rise to Turn Up With Tabitha, Singapore’s first-ever dedicated hip-hop (finally!) weekday show – where she put the coolest new R&B and hip-hop tracks on rotation.

Tabby has since left 987FM to concentrate on her music career, and although her presence will be missed, we’re stoked for what’s to come!

Six Times Tabitha Slayed Instagram

We’d be so down for a Michael Kors x Tabitha fashion collab!

Living The American Dream

We think it’s safe to say she… nailed it.

Fierce Fashionista

As if being a multifaceted entertainer wasn’t enough, Tabby has thrown in her fierce fashion sense into the mix.

She has always been gorgeous but it feels like her style game truly lit up when she went full-blonde back in 2014, birthing a whole new level of confidence. Since then, she can be seen killin’ it a 100 per cent, be it at hyped-up events, in magazine spreads or on Instagram. Someone give her a modelling contract already!

Sippin’ champagne with Rich Chigga? Check.

She woke up like dis

Tabby’s sneaker collection is giving us serious shoe envy

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Cash $tudios

love songs are so clichÉ - here are six tunes that perfectly sum up different financial situations you may find yourself in.

By Bryan Yeong

‘Rich Girl (Feat. Eve)’ – Gwen Stefani ‘B**** Better Have My Money’ – Rihanna

‘The Life’ – Fifth Harmony

‘Billionaire (Feat. Bruno Mars)’ – Travie McCoy

‘Price Tag’ – Jessie J ‘Money’ – 5 Seconds Of Summer

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‘B**** Better Have My Money’ – Rihanna

When Your BFF Borrowed Money From You and Hasn’t Paid You Back We’ve all been there. Your friend borrows money and you don’t see the cash returned for days. You don’t mean to be a scrooge but hey, you’re on a budget too.

Not sure how to confront the situation without risking awkwardness? Thank God for Riri. Play this 2015 track with your friend, pretend to have a karaoke session with them and they might just magically recall their debt to you!

‘Billionaire (Feat. Bruno Mars)’ – Travie McCoy When Your Parents play The Lottery

It’s difficult to resist getting swept (pun intended) into the lottery craze in Singapore. And there’s no better time to have some wishful thinking and hope to be a billionaire “so freakin’ bad” just like Bruno Mars and Travie McCoy, than when your parents purchase those potentially life-changing slips of paper. Hey, who says you can’t dream big?

‘The Life’ – Fifth Harmony ‘Rich Girl (Feat. Eve)’ – Gwen Stefani

When You’re On Holiday And Feeling Rich

Let Gwen Stefani and Eve be your muses as you go “nanananana” while taking a stroll along the endless stretch of shops while daydreaming ’bout buying everything you see. We can’t help but to unleash our inner spendthrifts when blasting this classic tune, and oh how we wish our cash flow would never, ever end either. If only.

The girls of 5H sing about “eating good”, “getting lit” and living ‘The Life’ on this cut from their album 7/27, and isn’t that exactly how it feels like when you’re on holiday? Have this track playing in the background as your favourite drink is served up or while strutting down the streets in your shades feeling like a million bucks. Yeah, we know vacations and feeling super fly don’t always last forever, but you know what they say... “fake it ‘til you make it”.

‘Money’ – 5 Seconds Of Summer

‘Price Tag’ – Jessie J

When You’re Window Shopping Along Orchard Road

When Your Favourite Artiste Comes To Town Yet another favourite music act of yours is coming to town and your parents aren’t down for buying you tickets. That only leaves for one guaranteed solution, and that is to save your allowance for your own admission through. Scream out both your excitement and frustration along to the “Take My Money!” part of this 5SOS single and before you know it, you’ll be at the concert screaming your lungs out! So worth it.

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When You Realise Money Isn’t The Most Important Thing In The World

A wise singer by the name of Jessie J once imparted a valuable lesson – that “it’s not about the money, money, money”, and perhaps no truer lyrics have ever been sung. While being able to splurge is a privilege, it certainly doesn’t guarantee happiness. So even if you can’t always afford the materialistic things in life, let this song be a reminder that you can always be rich in your heart.

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waste is a

Wasted Resource 22 April marks Earth Day, a yearly affair to raise awareness for, and support environmental protection. Wanna do your part? Here are seven tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint.

by Germaine Cheah

Unplug Your Gadgets We’ve all been guilty of leaving our devices charging for longer than needed, especially through the night. But did you know that this unnecessarily releases thousands of carbon dioxide particles into the atmosphere? It’s time for a change! Make a conscious effort to switch charging devices off (and any other electrical outlets) before you head to bed. This way, you’ll save both the Earth and on your electricity bills.

Share Your Transport Load Transportation is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions, so taking the public transport or even carpooling can help reduce the amount of carbon emissions released. Whenever possible, try to walk, ride a bike, or even take the stairs to your destination – say yay for being an eco warrior while keeping fit!

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The products that we use daily require energy, produced by burning fossil fuels, for its manufacture and disposal. By recycling these goods so that they can be reused to make a new product, we are reducing the energy needed to make them from scratch. Be it paper, plastic or metals, make it a point to pop them into their respective recycle bins instead of throwing it into the generic trash cans.

Saving The Earth Starts At Home

Avoid Products With Unnecessary Packaging Help save the environment while shopping by avoiding buying products that use unnecessary packaging. A good tip is to look around at different shops selling similar products before finally deciding on one. And avoid using plastic bags where possible – plastics are non-biodegradable material so minimising your usage will decrease the amount of carbon dioxide produced.

Cook Only What You Can Eat Consider this: the carbon footprint from food waste is bigger than all countries except for China and the United States - that’s a whopping 194 countries total! Between farmers to consumers, more than 30 per cent of all the food produced yearly is wasted, which rots and creates a ton of greenhouse gasses. So the next time you head to a grocery store, make a mental note to only buy and cook what is necessary.

Conserve paper Textbooks, lecture notes, assignment submissions, and even exam scripts; while it’s impossible to go entirely paper-less for now, the integration of digital platforms does help to reduce the amount of paper used. Do your part by sharing notes with classmates or using digital note-taking – if you really have to, then print on both sides of the paper, reuse scrap paper and only print when absolutely necessary.

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Switch To Energy-Saving Appliances From the lights to the washing machine, change the appliances in your home to energy saving ones.

Replace those energy-guzzling halogen lights for their LED equivalents. As for the bigger items, pay close attention to the energy label on them and choose one that best suits your family’s lifestyle.

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Make sure all the water faucets around the house are turned off properly before leaving Choose one or the other, don’t leave the aircon and fan running at the same time Prolong the life of plastic containers and bottles by finding other uses for it (e.g. reusing takeaway containers to store leftover food) As much as possible, try to use sunlight as a natural source of luminance instead of using artificial lights Put out a pail to collect rainwater that can be used for outdoor tasks like watering the plants and washing the car Practice proper operation of home appliances, e.g. only run your washing machine when there is a full load of clothes, using half and full toilet flushes as and when appropriate

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A Hacker’s Guide

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To Life

Level the playing field with these life hacks.

By Bryan Yeong

If your long sleeves keep rolling down despite furious attempts at pushing them up,

place a rubber band over the ends of your sleeves to hold them in place. No one will even

be able to tell the difference.

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Too impatient to wait for your ice cream to thaw so you can scoop it out? Speed up the

process by dipping your spoon into warm water.

The heat will help melt the frozen ice cream, making it easier to scoop out.

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For guys, always have

one pair of formal

black shoes on standby for presentations or events.

For girls, always have a classy black dress in your closet, for any occasion.

If you’re too hungry to wait for your food to cool down,

Coins can weigh your wallet down and be a hassle to store.

But instead of rejecting

them as change, keep all them coins and store them in a piggy bank for a future rainy day.

You can even deposit them into your bank account at coin deposit machines once you’ve collected enough!

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use your utensils to make a hole in the middle of your dish to let the steam escape

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evenly and cool down faster.

Yes, there really is still toothpaste hiding in there. Squeeze your toothpaste dry

by rolling

the tube up slowly from the bottom to get the most out of it.

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Alternatively, if your cable is faulty and only works in a certain fixed position. Find an

No more frayed cables and

spoilt wires! Keep your charger cord lasting longer by wrapping the metal spring from a pen around it. This keeps your wire

old beloved Lego figure and use the gaps in their hands to hold the wires in position. Works like a charm.

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from breaking and bending through daily wear and tear, reducing the number of times you’ll have to replace it.

Having trouble waking up in the

morning? Set each alarm on

Save them and use it to store rolls of wrapping paper tightly while

your phone with different sounds so it’ll confuse your subconscious, making yourself more awake and inclined to get out of bed.

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Here’s a hack that every traveller should remember when packing for their next

holiday. Instead

of folding your clothes into squares and piling them in your luggage, squeeze and roll them up to save space. This also works when keeping clothes in your backpack, so you’ll never have a bulky haversack again for those future sleepovers.

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Another travel tip: Hide extra cash in an empty lip balm or mint container when travelling around unsafe areas overseas. Just don’t forget not to hide coins in there or the noise may give you away!

Don’t let the unused cardboard from the toilet roll go to waste.

preventing them from getting crumpled.

It’s a frustrating feeling when the straps of your flipflops give way. Slot

it back in the hole and secure it with a bread clip fastener (flat against the sole of your slipper) as a

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Listening to music with lyrics while studying might distract you into recording your own selfie-concert on Snapchat. Instead,

try listening to video game soundtracks to help you focus better – as studies have

shown that they provide just the right amount of brain stimulation to last you for hours.

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Use a sticky note (or Blu-Tack) to clean out those hard-to-reach areas in between the keys on your computer keyboard.

Feeling unmotivated?

Rearrange your bedroom furniture to give

yourself a new sense of your surroundings.

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we can change

The World It’s the little things in life that really make a difference – here are some small yet meaningful ways you can give back to the society.

By chew hui ling

Donate Your PreLoved Threads Wanna get rid of all the clothes that no longer fit you? Don’t just toss ‘em away – give your old wardrobe a new lease of life by dropping it off at The Salvation Army or other non-profit organisations.

Thrift shops such as New2U Thrift Shop also take in secondhand items – proceeds would go towards social initiatives like the Star Shelter, a temporary refuge for victims of domestic violence.

Listen Out For The Karang Guni Man Remember that stash of old textbooks and lecture notes you left piling up at a dusty corner? If making your way down to the recycling bins is too much of a hassle, you’ve got loads to thank our neighbourhood karang guni (rag-and-bone) man, who would go honking from door-to-door to haul away your unwanted papers and sell them to a waste recycling company.

Doing your part for Mother Nature while helping someone to make a living?

Count us in!

Become A Playmate If you have a soft spot for children, you might consider being a companion for child patients, to brighten their day and help take their minds off their illnesses.

The KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital organises play sessions where you can interact with kids, plus help out in various entertainment activities such as art and crafts, balloon sculpting and even mascot visits.

However, it’s gonna take a great deal of dedication so be sure to think it through before signing up.

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Save A Life (Or Three) Did you know a single bag of blood can save not one, but three lives? It only takes you an hour or less to complete the process, but your contribution will go a long way in answering the needs of patients who are suffering from bloodrelated medical conditions or undergoing emergency surgeries. You can either make a donation at one of the four blood banks in Singapore, or find a community blood drive near you.

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

- Jackson Brown, Author

In order to help others, you have to take care of yourself first. Add these easy tips to your everyday routine, stat!

09:00 Instead of checking

your social feeds, the first thing after waking up, put your phone aside and start off your otherwise groggy mornings on a healthy note. Have a warm shower, eat a hearty breakfast and get ready with your fave tunes on blast!

12:00 Before heading out

the door, draft out a game plan for the day. Pen down a list of to-dos and prioritise them accordingly so you have everything laid out in order.

15:00 Nothing gets your

Photo: Getty images

Doing The Dirty Work Help make the area around you a clean one – all you really have to do is to take a few minutes of your time to stop and pick up rubbish. Heading out for a picnic? Take a bag with you and keep your eyes peeled for junk along the route.

Spotted a litterbug on the trails? Point out that trash can around the corner. It’s one of the simplest ways to set a good example and better the community – and who knows, you might even inspire others to do the same!

Going Green Make the conscious decision to be more environmentally friendly.

Not only does it help to reduce your carbon footprint (more energysaving hacks on p.70!), you’ll also save yourself a ton of money in the long run. It can be as simple as investing in a reusable coffee cup for your Starbucks takeaways, taking faster showers to cut down on water usage and unplugging your devices when not in use to conserve electricity.

Going green has never been easier!

Feed The Needy While most of us have the luxury of feasting on whatever we want, there are others who are struggling to put food on the table. The next time you’re about to throw away those excess cans of food, let the folks at The Food Bank Singapore collect and distribute these necessities to the underprivileged instead. Likewise, you can also volunteer in charity soup kitchens such as Willing Hearts, which prepares and delivers meals for needy families across the country.

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endorphins going than sweating it all out. No time to hit the gym? You can always sneak in some exercise – doing squats while brushing your teeth, some calf raises while waiting in line, or simply getting off the bus a stop earlier and walking to your destination.

18:00 In between your

day-to-day errands, make sure to reserve one of your tasks for yourself. Take the time to hang out with friends, get a manicure, or treat yourself to a nice meal.

You deserve it!

21:00 Laughter is the best

medicine! Watch your favourite comedy TV series, listen to some standup on Spotify, or attempt the ‘Try Not To Laugh’ challenge – all guaranteed to put you to bed with a smile.

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Happy Birthday – aries –

21 Mar – 19 Apr You’ll be experiencing a bout of turbulence in the relationship department, but it’s nothing you and your beau can’t work through! Instead of getting triggered by little annoyances or diving headfirst into an argument, set aside some time to calmly talk about all the issues on hand.

– Leo –

– Taurus –

20 Apr – 20 May Life’s been pretty smooth sailing so far, but April will see you caught between two seemingly impossible choices. While it may be difficult to make a final decision because of your fear of disappointing people, you ultimately know what’s best for yourself. Don’t worry, your ‘negative’ news won’t be received as badly as you had assumed!

– Virgo –

23 Jul – 22 Aug

23 Aug – 22 Sep

It’s time to get philanthropic! Things have been going really well for you these past couple of months, so take some time off in April to give back to the community. Whether it’s volunteering at the local animal shelter, helping out at a soup kitchen or raising funds for a charity of your choice, the fulfillment and experiences you’ll receive from giving back will change your life exponentially.

No, it’s not a April Fool’s joke. The big break you’ve been working so hard for will soon come to fruition. You have finally landed your dream job and it’s time to celebrate. Grab your closest friends and family, get decked out in your finest threads and head out for a night on the town!

Congratulations, you’ve earned it.

– Sagittarius –

– Capricorn –

You’ve been leading a sedentary lifestyle for far too long, what with school and endless projects due. It’s time to get out of the house/library/ campus to soak up some vitamin D! Set aside a week for a short vacation to recharge your batteries – the change of scenery will do wonders to refresh your mind and body.

The arrival of April marks the blooming of your love life! Instead of waiting around for that cute classmate to notice your existence, don’t be nervous to make the first move. The stars are in favour of romance this month, so go ask ‘em out with confidence!

22 Nov – 21 Dec

22 Dec – 19 Jan

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– Gemini –

– Cancer –

21 May – 20 Jun

21 Jun – 22 Jul

You will be given a huge task this month, but while it’s a good opportunity, your tendency to shoulder responsibilities alone might have you biting off more than you can chew. There’s no shame in asking for help; work smart by using the resources that are available to you and asking for help when you need it. You’ll be able to expand your capacity and work more efficiently that way.

Life has gotten a bit dull recently, but it’s time to shake things up! Be it stepping out of your comfort zone by trying out activities you normally wouldn’t attempt, or simply switching up an everyday routine, you’ll be surprised at the fresh perspectives you’ll gain, even if the change isn’t too drastic. Who knows, you might even pick up a beneficial new hobby while at it.

– Libra –

– Scorpio –

23 Sep – 22 Oct

23 Oct – 21 Nov

You’ve been plagued with self doubt recently, and its been affecting both your work and personal life. Instead of beating yourself up over unfounded fears, believe that you’re on the right path and have faith in yourself. Trust your peers or your superiors when they say you’re doing a good job, because more often than not, you actually are!

Take a deep breath and forge ahead.

You got this!

You’ve been quite the busy bee these couple of months – so focused on the needs of the people around you, amongst other commitments. Now that you’ve scored some down time, redirect that focus and get a little self-indulgent! Whether it’s relaxing at your favourite salon or heading on that shopping spree – if you’re not going to pamper yourself, who would?

– Aquarius –

– pisces –

20 Jan – 18 Feb

19 FEB – 20 MAR

Your calendar will be filled to the brim with school and social activities this month, so be sure to pace yourself even before it kicks into high gear! There’s a high chance that you’ll miss out on a casual meet-up or double book yourself, so be sure to jot down your dates lest you disappoint anyone. April will be a great month, so go ahead and enjoy yourself!

You’ll soon get the chance to reconnect with someone from your past, but this meeting is going to stir up some forgotten feelings. Things may seem all chummy, but before you get swept away with nostalgia, do consider why you’ve drifted apart. While this encounter presents the opportunity to fix things, it will only work out if both of you are on the same page.

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Snaps

office shenanigans

Just another day at the Teenage HQ...

Still gotta look glamorous Text at work!

Is this Tsum Tsum heaven?!

The sun ain’t got nothing on us!

Don’t snatch my food!

Pokémoncatching at Punggol!

I prata you!

Take it easy!

The BiggerThan-My-Face selfie series!

Ah Beng comb spotted!

Are we done yet?

Stand there, look in front!

Lego-fied chocolate goodness!

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