Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ highest paid athletes list

May 4 2023

Following his move to Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has just topped the Forbes highest paid athletes list for 2023.

Boasting an estimated $75 million playing salary as well as additional payments through marketing opportunities, the former Manchester United player joined Al-Nassr last January.

However, rumours are currently spreading that he might try to head back to Europe by this summer, despite his recent joining moving him up the earnings list for the first time since 2017.

Forbes estimates that the 38-year-old player has earned $136 million from both on-and-off field revenue this past year. Following close behind in second place is Lionel Messi, with a staggering $130 million of his own.

The top 5 are rounded out by Kylian Mbappe ($120 million), LeBron James ($119.5 million) and boxing star Canelo Alvarez ($110 million).

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President Vella meets King Charles III ahead of coronation

May 4 2023

Posting to social media, President George Vella captioned a photo of himself alongside the soon to be King Charles III ahead of the coronation this Saturday.

The President of Malta and his wife Miriam Vella left this morning for a visit to the UK after being invited to attend the coronation of Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in London.

‘President Vella will attend, among others, an event with the heads of the Commonwealth countries in honour of King Charles III organised by the Secretary General of the Commonwealth at Marlborough House and an event for the guests of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace’

With the President and his wife returning back to Malta on May 8th, Professor Frank Bezzina will serve as Acting President for the duration of the visit.

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Jake Vella holds Giro d’Italia trophy in special hospital visit

May 4 2023

Whilst recovering at Mater Dei Hospital, local inspiration Jake Vella got the chance to hold the Giro D’Italia trophy alongside pro-cyclist Valerio Agnioli.

This comes as the Malta Tourism Authority becomes the official sponsor for the Giro d’Italia, the annual bicycle race attended by athletes from all over the world.

Vella posted about the special visit on social media, expressing his joy over the unique opportunity. Agnioli replied to his post saying that it is always a pleasure to ‘share with you my emotions that I have felt in my career as a professional cyclist. You are my idol Jake, never give up.’

The partnership between Giro d’Italia and the MTA will see the VisitMalta brand featured during the event when it is held in Italy between the 6th and 28th of May.

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Missy Elliott first female rapper in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

May 4 2023

Legendary music artist Missy Elliott has just made history as the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posting to Twitter, the Hip Hop pioneer said that she cannot stop crying as ‘you day dream of these moments but today it’s real.’

‘I want to say this is HUGE not just for me but all my sisters in HIPHOP. This door is now open to showcase the hard work & what many of us contribute to MUSIC’ she said in another tweet.

I want to say this is HUGE not for just me but all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the hard work & what many of us contribute to MUSIC. I have cried all morning because I am GRATEFUL thank you @rockhall & all on the committee & Supafriends💜 https://t.co/agHv7puauj

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 3, 2023

With a career that spans over three decades, the 51-year-old rapper received tons of praise from other big names in the industry for her historic achievement.

Elliott enters the establishment in her first year eligible, approximately 25 years after the release of her first commercial recording.

She was also joined by Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine and the Spinners.

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