Beyonce breaks record for most Grammy Awards in history

Feb 6 2023

Beyoncé got emotional as she broke the all-time record for most wins at the 65th Grammy Awards ever with 32 total awards.

Despite being fashionably late and missing the red carpet and previous wins, she arrived just in time to take home her 32nd trophy.

During her acceptance speech, she thanked her husband, children, and late gay uncle Johnny, whom she had called her godmother, for their support, saying that she wants to receive the night without being too emotional.

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She expressed her gratitude toward the queer community for their love and for inventing the genre that she draws inspiration from. The 41-year-old singer’s absence from the event was earlier explained by host Trevor Noah as a result of LA traffic.

She eventually showed up around half an hour late and took home two more awards, Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best Dance/Electronic Recording.

With 31 Grammys throughout her career, Beyoncé was now tied with late orchestral conductor Sir Georg Solti, who won 31 before passing in 1997, and one away from the all-time record.

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Grammy Awards 2023: Here are some of the winners!

Feb 6 2023

Beyonce stood out as the artist who broke the record for most Grammys in history of the ceremony. With Harry Styles and Kendrick Lamar being other trailblazers at the event, the 2023 Grammys saw many other artists taking awards home.

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These included Bad Bunny bagging the Best Musica Urbana Album Award for ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’, Willie Nelson winning the Best Country Album Award for ‘A Beautiful Time’ as well as Ozzy Osbourne, with Tony Iommi, winning Best Metal Performance for ‘Degradation Rules.’

Dave Chapelle also took the Best Comedy Album award for ‘The Closer’ despite being in controversial hot water earlier during the year.

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Over 100 left dead after earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

Feb 6 2023

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday morning, killing over 100 people and causing widespread damage to buildings as many slept in their homes

Emergency services in Turkey put the death toll at 76, but warned this may very likely rise further as several apartment blocks have been utterly flattened.

In Syria, at least 50 people were killed in government-controlled and pro-Turkish factions-held areas. The earthquake was one of the most powerful to hit the region in well over a century, affecting southeastern Turkey, which is home to millions of refugees from Syria and other war-torn areas.

The disaster is expected to put pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to ensure an effective response to the disaster ahead of a closely-contested election in May. The earthquake caused buildings to crumble in cities across southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria.

Rescuers are working to reach survivors trapped under the rubble, with some of the rescue efforts being hampered by the lack of proper equipment.

The earthquake also prompted Turkish officials to check the region’s dams for cracks to avoid potential flooding. Turkey is located in one of the world’s most active earthquake zones, with experts warning continuously of the potential for a devastating earthquake in Istanbul.

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Maltese stunt performers join forces to create hilarious reel “Anything for the Pastizz”

Feb 5 2023

If you’re Maltese, you’ve definitely been through the trials and tribulations of deciding who will have the coveted final pastizz, and three Maltese stunt performers have come together to create a hilarious reel about that very situation.

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Phantom Stunts Team, comprising of stunt performers Monique, Hayden and Pep, joined forces to create “Anything for the Pastizz”, a high-octane, action-packed reel about friends fighting over the final pastizz before disaster strikes.

Choreographed by fight choreographer Chuck O’Neill and shot by filmmaker Peter Mclean, the video shines a light on the talent of local stunt professionals, who are able to put on a great performance but telling an all-too-relatable story.

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