The Weeknd boycotts all future Grammys after 2021 snub

Mar 12 2021

One of pop music’s most acclaimed and in-demand artists The Weeknd will no longer submit music for the Grammy’s consideration after his song ‘Blinding Lights’ or album ‘After Hours’ failed to receive a single nomination for the 2021 show.

‘Blinding Lights’ has so far spent 52 weeks the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 and is the first song to spend a full year in the top 10, while his album has received one acclaim after the other for it’s masterclass in production, songwriting and branding.

The Weeknd has critiqued the award show’s lack of transparency in light of the organisation’s controversy over alleged biases against Black and female artists.

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Five Chinese food places you need to try this weekend

Mar 12 2021

The weekend is here and as much as we hate to admit it, we all love a gorgeous, enormous cheat meal after a week’s worth of hard work and Chinese food is arguably the BEST comfort food take-away around. That’s why we created a list of some of our favourite spots on the island to get your Asian cravings sorted.

While being relatively new to the scene, YUFU has garnered a reputation of consistently providing fresh, delicious Chinese food.. and their brand is unmatched.

Beyond their usual order, be sure to try their sticky Korean Hot Wings or Apple Pie Spring Rolls, trust us.

Smack bang in the middle of great taste and value, Golden Chopstix provides amazing Chinese food with huge bang for your buck.

Located in Birkirkara and Mosta, this place will leave you craving for more, so be sure to get some extra Wontons.

Unmistakably fresh and abundantly wholesome, Noodlebox by MedAsia will tickle your noodle fancy regardless of what your tastes are.

From salad boxes to Spicy Pad Thai noodles, build your own box and prepare for satisfaction.

For those of you who love to defy the ordinary and yearn for the variety of sensations Asian food has to offer, Zest Flavours is the place for you.

From bangin’ Bao Buns to creamy curries, sushi and everything in between, let Zest tingle your taste buds.

A legend of the game and household name, China Town is an undisputed icon in the Chinese take-out scene game and if you haven’t tried it already, what are you waiting for?

Priding themselves on fresh and local produce with a wide variety of dishes, all roads lead to China Town.

Human remains found in Kent confirmed to be Sarah Everard

Mar 12 2021

Following previous reports that human remains were found in a Kent woodland as Metropolitan Police investigated the disappearance of Sarah Everard, it has been confirmed by the police that the remains were in fact Everard’s.

Everard was described by many as a ‘shining example’ of a ‘kind and strong’ individual while her family went on to call for any information the public may have to be passed on to the police.

A police officer is currently in custody over suspicion of Everard’s kidnapping and murder.

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2,000 meals in one week delivered by Rafel Sammut & Victory Kitchen team

Mar 12 2021

Earlier today, local chef and good guy extraordinaire Rafel Sammut took to social media to share that his ‘Victory Kitchen’ project provided close to two thousand meals this week only and revealed that he will step up production as of next week.

Sammut took the opportunity to thank the people who contributed to the cause, reporting that donations flooded in this week.

An other long week is coming to an end at the Victory Kitchen. Just under 2K meals this week. Increasing production…

Posted by Rafel Sammut on Thursday, 11 March 2021

In another video, the chef shared a video of the team preparing a whopping 1,000 meals and encouraged followers to keep their eye on the Happy Initiative, which he called a ‘young, dynamic team with great ideas’.

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