The 20 semifinalists for Mużika Mużika’s 2023 edition have been announced!

Nov 8 2022

The 20 semifinalists for Mużika Mużika’s 2023 edition have officially been announced. A hit from the moment it first hit Maltese TV screens, the next edition of the Maltese music festival will take place between the 23rd and 25th of March, 2023.

A total of 149 songs were submitted, with 40 qualifying to the following phase before the 20 semifinalists were chosen by a panel of judges. Here are your 2023 semifinalists:

CODA – Flimkien: Music by Paul Giordimaina & Lyrics by Fleur Balzan

Mark Micallef Costa – Fuq Pultruna: Music & Lyrics by Mark Micallef Costa

Michela Galea – Ġawhra: Music by Gilbert Camilleri “il-Bibi” and Lyrics by Emil Calleja Bayliss

Justine Shorfid – Ħaddanni: Music by Mark Spiteri Lucas & Lyrics by Emil Calleja Bayliss

Jason Scerri – Ħares ‘l Fuq: Music & Lyrics by Jason Scerri

Josef Tabone & Jade Vella – Hekk Kif Int: Music by Cyprian Cassar & Lyrics by Cliff Casha

MARA – Ir-Rota Tibqa’ Ddur: Music by Philip Vella & Lyrics Emil Cassar Bayliss

Drakard & Lisa Gauci – Jekk Mhux Int: Music by Cyprian Cassar & Lyrics by Emil Calleja Bayliss

Martina Borg – L-Aħħar Darba: Music & Lyrics by Pamela Bezzina

Jasmine Abela – M’Hawnx Bħalek: Music by Glen Vella & Lyrics by Philip Vella

KWINTI – Mid-Dinja M’Għandna Xejn: Music by Micimago and Pamela Bezzina & Lyrics by Joe Julian Farrugia

Petra Zammit – Miegħek Tiegħek: Music by Elton Zarb and Pamela Bezzina & Lyrics by Pamela Bezzina

Raquel Galdes Briffa – Min Aħna?: Music & Lyrics by Aidan Cassar

Kelsey Bellante – Nistenniek: Music by Cyprian Cassar & Lyrics by Emil Calleja Bayliss

Jade Vella – Rumanz: Music by Andrew Zammit & Lyrics by Keith Zammit

Gianluca Bezzina – Sabiħa: Music by Philip Vella & Lyrics by Joe Julian Farrugia

Miriam Christine – Skont Liema Triq: Music by Ray Agius & Lyrics & Alfred C. Sant

Enya Magri ft. Adrian “ir-Russu” Brincat – Verdett: Music by Cyprian Cassar & Lyrics by Emil Calleja Bayliss

Kapitlu Tlettax & Julie Pomorski – Wiċċ B’Ieħor: Music by Cyprian Cassar, Julie Pomorski, Joseph Mario Calleja & Edward Magri and Lyrics by Emil Calleja Bayliss and Joseph Mario Calleja

Avenue Sky – Xorta Int: Music by Pamela Bezzina & Lyrics by Joe Julian Farrugia

Who are you supporting?

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Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown open to playing Britney Spears in a movie one day

Nov 8 2022

Since the beginning of her acting career, 18-year-old Millie Bobby Brown has been moving from strength to strength in the entertainment world. Now, she has her heart set on playing an iconic pop star of the 2000s and we can’t stop thinking about it.

In a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Stranger Things’ own Eleven revealed that she wants her next role to be that of a real life character. “I want to play a real person. I think for me, Britney”, she admitted in a shock reveal.

The actress’ admission sent the internet into a frenzy, with legions of fans around the world welcoming the idea and comparisons between the two’s upbringing in the public eye have only strengthened these opinions.

While the idea seems to be welcomed by many, Spears’ turbulent past (and present) may present a problem for the pop icon’s reputation and wellbeing. While Spears was recently freed from a controversial 13-year conservatorship with her father, concerns still linger on her mental health due to a series of concerning social media posts.

Would you be open to this idea?

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43-year-old man dies after falling over one storey at Imsida construction site

43-year-old man dies after falling over storey at Imsida construction site

Nov 8 2022

A 43-year-old Turkish man residing in Imsida has died after falling from a height of one and a half storeys at a construction site in Imsida.

The police have reported that the man died at Mater Dei hospital, where he was initially taken by a medical team for the necessary treatment.

The incident took place at the Msida construction site in Triq Victor Denaro, where works on the Msida Primary School are currently being held. The man reportedly fell whilst on the job.

A magisterial inquiry has been opened and police investigations are currently under way.

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Photo Source: Johan Pihlemark via Wikipedia

Maltese glam queen Gabrielle Grungo calls for end to body trends and more self-love

Nov 7 2022

Following a string of body modifications, fat reduction procedures and the whole nine yards by the Kardashian family, Maltese paramedical aesthetician and skin consultation therapist Gabrielle Zammit Grungo took to Instagram to share her opinion on the matter.

The local glam queen argued how societal standards put pressure on how individuals perceive themselves and their bodies. She revealed that, in her youth, these same standards made her develop an eating disorder which ‘tainted [her] mentally and probably physically for a huge period of [her] life.’

Despite admitting that there are still days where she struggles, Zammit Grungo stated that she become more accepting of herself. Nowadays, she urges people to look beyond physique trends and just attempt to be healthy and be themselves.

Do you agree?

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