Eurovision singer Chris Scicluna passes away

Feb 18 2022

The passing of singer Chris Scicluna, who represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, has just been announced. Passing away at age 62, the singer had represented the country alongside his wife Moira Stafrace.

Representing the country with the song ‘More Than Love’, Chris’ musical career extends back to 1979 when he recorded his first album.

Acquiring fame with band ‘Getting Closer’, one of their songs, ‘This Time’ was chosen to represent Malta in the competition in 1993. The song was performed by William Mangion. The musical career is what led to him meeting his wife, after which they went on to classify in fifth place in Dublin.

Moira took to social media to announce her beloved husband’s passing. She described him as beloved husband, father, best friends, music mentor, travelling buddy and her shadow for the past 27 years.

‘We shared a lot of wonderful experience together as music lovers and husband and wife. I love you Chris, fly high my hubby… Hope you’re rockin’ up there… You are now with your dad…’

Rest in Peace Chris, and condolences to all your family.

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Ajay Shrestha’s family and friends seeking answers after Marsa tragedy

Feb 18 2022

The tragic death of Nepali food-delivery motorcyclist Ajay Shrestha shook the island, and now friends and family are seeking answers about the accident.

The 28-year-old was killed when a truck overturned in Marsa, hitting a pole which in turn killed Shrestha. The relatives are calling for the release of his body for repatriation so that love ones can start preparations for the Hindu funeral ritual which takes around 13-days.

Shrestha died Wednesday morning when the lorry’s load of scrap metal and a lamppost hit his Kymco Agility motorbike as he was making a food delivery in the opposite direction of Aldo Moro Road. Despite being taken to hospital, he unfortunately did not survive.

Speaking on social media, close family friend Aryan Khanal in Nepal spoke about the shock experienced by all his loved ones. He also revealed that Ajay was planning on visiting Nepal.

Ajay moved to Malta for work in 2018 and was living with Nepali friends in Msida. He celebrated his 28th birthday last week, and was a cricket player and coach.

Due to there being no Nepal Embassy in Malta, the Non-Residence Nepali Association Malta is currently in contact with counterparts in London. The release of the body is expected to take around two weeks, which is a very long time considering the funeral rite.

Johann Camilleri, from Camilleri Funeral Directors International, explained that the body can only be sent to Nepal once it is released by the magistrate carrying out the inquiry. Sources have revealed to Times of Malta newsroom that the autopsy should be carried out today as part of the inquiry to establish the exact cause of death.

The repatriation is expected to cost around €5,000 and is being funded by members of the Nepal community who are setting up a fundraiser with the food delivery company.

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Stranger Things teases Season 4 with new posters and upside-down billboard

Feb 17 2022

Since the platform first launched, Netflix has had quite an amount of original series, with a handful of them having contributed their fair share to pop culture such as Squid Game and Ozark. One of the platform’s larger series, Stranger Things, has teased their return this year, with the supernatural series releasing a set of posters which give some major hints on the future of Sheriff Harbor and his young friends.

001. Russia. Getting the band back together. Bring a jacket. pic.twitter.com/QiqTqRfNR9

— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) February 17, 2022

It has been quite some time since we met with our protagonists, with production of season four kicking off in 2020 and running into some speed bumps due to overlapping projects and the coronavirus pandemic. Rest assured, the Stranger Things return will be one of the larger products in Netflix’s library.

The photo was posted on a verified Netflix account with the caption ‘001. Russia. Getting the band back together. Bring a jacket.’

Do you plan on watching Stranger Things?

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John Cena to star in Looney Tunes animation-hybrid film ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Feb 17 2022

Following the viral success of the recent Peacemaker series, which has already been renewed for a second season, Warner Bros & John Cena are teaming up once again.

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Cena has been cast in Warner Bros’ upcoming Looney Tunes hybrid animation movie Coyote vs. Acme, which follows Looney Tune Wile E. Coyote and his legal battle against ACME, which have failed him time and time again throughout the course of history. Cena will reportedly play ACME’s intimidating former head, who eventually develops a friendship with the Coyote.

The film will be produced by Chris Faria and James Gunn, with the latter also having produced Peacemaker. Coyote vs. Acme is the latest blockbuster project under Cena’s belt, with the wrestler-turned-film star having recently appeared in Suicide Squad Peacemaker and The Fast and the Furious series, amongst many others.

Would you watch Coyote vs. Acme?

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