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Hype Malaysia
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Perry: The YG Entertainment Producer Who Has Been Missing For More Than 10 Years
When K-pop fans think of composers and producers from YG Entertainment, names like Teddy and Choice37 come to mind. However, another prominent name in the composing game was Perry (페리). The rapper played a key role in shaping the label's iconic hip-hop sound, paving the way for YG Entertainment's now recognisable image. Perry, whose full name is Perry Thomas Borja, was known for writing and producing songs for many of the earlier YG Entertainment stars. He worked with Jinusean, 1TYM, Se7en, Lexy and Wheesung. He even helped produce several tracks from BIGBANG's debut album, including 'La La La', 'Always' and 'Good Bye Baby'. Unfortunately, he hasn't been active in the music scene because he's reportedly gone missing since 2010. According to reports, the producer's last known appearance was in South Korea in 2010. He was working with YG Entertainment when his activities abruptly stopped in 2009. He allegedly returned to the United States sometime in 2011 but completely cut off contact with colleagues and family members. There have been no contracts, activities or confirmed sightings of the rapper since 2013. The last known information about Perry's disappearance was from 2021, when a post from an anonymous person went viral. The post was from someone believed to be close to the composer. According to the individual, Perry's family had filed a missing persons report after his disappearance. However, there had been no progress on the case for years. There are also many speculations about Perry's current whereabouts. Some argued that he's living anonymously or off-grid in a completely different environment. Unfortunately, no concrete leads have surfaced, and not even his closest friends have information about his disappearance. Sadly, his US citizenship also complicates things, as South Korean authorities can't intervene in the case due to legal privacy protections. It's almost 15 years since Perry's disappearance, but his loved ones have not yet given up on locating him. However, with a lack of clues and evidence indicating foul play, this case remains a mystery. What are your thoughts on this? Sources: Koreaboo, Pannchoa
Global News
a day ago
- Politics
- Global News
National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft. Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology. The documents suggest that purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff. That cost estimate is in the upper range. The price tag and other aspects of the emerging technology remain uncertain, and the fact that the government is researching combat drones doesn't guarantee that Canada will buy any. David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, said Canada's allies are already headed in this direction, so at a minimum Ottawa will want to better understand how its closest military partners will use similar technology. Story continues below advertisement He said combat drones could give the air force more flexibility to contribute to allied operations and could act as a force-multiplier that would beef up the 'mass' of the air force. They're also cheaper than fighter jets. 'There's been a trade-off, particularly in the West, with investing in expensive things. It can have super high levels of precision and survivability … and we've been moving towards having increasingly expensive fighter aircraft that can do phenomenal things, but they're so expensive that you can't build all that many of them,' Perry said. 'The broad thrust of the idea of having an unpiloted vehicle that would be able to operate with a piloted vehicle is that you provide additional numbers in a way that could potentially help provide enough quantity to overwhelm opposition forces.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Perry pointed to the war in Ukraine, where Russia has been launching massive volleys of drones and missiles. 'If you have a whole bunch of targets to track, it makes it much more difficult for any kind of defensive system to be able to deal, at the same time, with all the incoming,' he said. Canada and its allies have never deployed unmanned aerial combat drones that operate in tandem with fighter jets. Daniel Norton is a senior management systems analyst with the RAND Corporation who has done modernization studies for the U.S. air force for more than three decades. He said drones of the type Canada is looking at tend to be smaller than crewed fighters, cost a fraction of a conventional jet if bought in bulk — and can be used in situations where the military wouldn't want to put a pilot at risk. Story continues below advertisement Known as 'collaborative combat aircraft,' the vehicles are designed to act autonomously in some ways — such as targeting and flying — but with humans managing their actions. Future versions of the technology could engage in fully autonomous operations. The drones could be used to carry sensors, jammers or weapons to support normal fighter jets. They could even be used as decoys. Norton said new platforms like these probably won't be deployed in battle by any country before 2030 at the earliest. 'I'd be surprised if it happened sooner,' he said. National Defence vaguely alluded to such platforms in the most recent defence policy update as something the government would 'explore.' The 2024 policy update, titled 'Our North, Strong and Free,' committed to exploring 'options for acquiring a suite of surveillance and strike drones and counter-drone capabilities.' An internal preliminary analysis of the various options for the 'autonomous collaborative platform' ruled out buying completely Canadian-made fighter drones. The analysis said one possible path would have Canada work with partner nations on developing new systems like this, and pointed to several such craft being developed for Australia, the U.S. and European nations. The analysis said such a procurement project 'could provide Canadian aerospace firms with an entry point into development and production of advanced weapons systems.' Story continues below advertisement There are no current off-the-shelf versions but several are being developed, such as Boeing's MQ-28A 'Ghost Bat' for Australia, General Atomics' YFQ-42 in the U.S. and the Anduril YFQ-44A. Boeing's aircraft is undergoing flight testing, while Anduril's is expected to start testing this year. Both the U.S. and Australian air forces use F-35s. There are also several initiatives underway in Europe for autonomous collaborative aircraft. When The Canadian Press asked Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, the new commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, how the RCAF might change in response to the rapid developments in drone warfare, she said the military is 'already looking at those kinds of future capabilities.' 'It is absolutely something that is on our radar and something that we need to be prepared for in the future,' she said. In March, in response to the trade war with the U.S., Prime Minister Carney ordered a review of Canada's plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The federal government is expected to render a decision on the procurement project by the end of summer. Canada's planned purchase of 88 of the U.S.-made stealth jets is expected to cost $27.7 billion, according to the auditor general. At this point, Canada has only financially committed to purchasing the first 16 jets.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor who sued Tyler Perry for sexual harassment says he could not stay silent anymore
Hollywood is no stranger to scandal, but this one is setting the industry ablaze. Derek Dixon, who starred in over 80 episodes of Tyler Perry's hit series The Oval, has officially spoken out after filing a jaw-dropping $260 million lawsuit against the entertainment tycoon last month. In his first public interview, Dixon made it crystal clear: "I could not just let him get away with this." Derek Dixon finally breaks his silence The lawsuit alleges a disturbing pattern that started in 2020 and continued through June 2024. According to court documents, Dixon claims Perry subjected him to repeated sexual harassment, assault and retaliation. And it was not just verbal. The actor accuses Perry of groping him on multiple occasions, including one deeply disturbing incident at a guest house in Georgia where Perry allegedly pulled down his underwear. The receipts are damning Among the most shocking revelations were sexually suggestive texts allegedly sent by Perry, including one that read: "What is it going to take for you to have guiltless sex?" Dixon said these messages created a toxic, coercive dynamic that forced him to navigate a minefield between professionalism and survival. He tried to keep things civil, hoping Perry would eventually focus on business. But every time it seemed the harassment would end, it came right back. Perry's camp hits back Perry's attorney, Matthew Boyd, dismissed the accusations entirely, calling them an elaborate scam. According to him, Dixon simply got close to Perry with the intent of executing a shakedown. But Dixon insists that is far from the truth. For him, the choice to go public came from a place of urgency and pain. From silence to action Dixon told The Hollywood Reporter he stayed quiet for too long, convincing himself this was just how the industry worked. But after years of internal conflict, he filed a report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and took legal action. Support has poured in from fans and fellow creatives, though online threats have also emerged. He claims the goal is not revenge but reform, to ensure future actors do not have to trade dignity for dreams. For now, Dixon is standing tall, even if it means standing alone. And Tyler Perry? He might want to lawyer up tighter, because this legal storm is far from over.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
OTTAWA – The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft. Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology. The documents suggest that purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff. That cost estimate is in the upper range. The price tag and other aspects of the emerging technology remain uncertain, and the fact that the government is researching combat drones doesn't guarantee that Canada will buy any. David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, said Canada's allies are already headed in this direction, so at a minimum Ottawa will want to better understand how its closest military partners will use similar technology. He said combat drones could give the air force more flexibility to contribute to allied operations and could act as a force-multiplier that would beef up the 'mass' of the air force. They're also cheaper than fighter jets. 'There's been a trade-off, particularly in the West, with investing in expensive things. It can have super high levels of precision and survivability … and we've been moving towards having increasingly expensive fighter aircraft that can do phenomenal things, but they're so expensive that you can't build all that many of them,' Perry said. 'The broad thrust of the idea of having an unpiloted vehicle that would be able to operate with a piloted vehicle is that you provide additional numbers in a way that could potentially help provide enough quantity to overwhelm opposition forces.' Perry pointed to the war in Ukraine, where Russia has been launching massive volleys of drones and missiles. 'If you have a whole bunch of targets to track, it makes it much more difficult for any kind of defensive system to be able to deal, at the same time, with all the incoming,' he said. Canada and its allies have never deployed unmanned aerial combat drones that operate in tandem with fighter jets. Daniel Norton is a senior management systems analyst with the RAND Corporation who has done modernization studies for the U.S. air force for more than three decades. He said drones of the type Canada is looking at tend to be smaller than crewed fighters, cost a fraction of a conventional jet if bought in bulk — and can be used in situations where the military wouldn't want to put a pilot at risk. Known as 'collaborative combat aircraft,' the vehicles are designed to act autonomously in some ways — such as targeting and flying — but with humans managing their actions. Future versions of the technology could engage in fully autonomous operations. The drones could be used to carry sensors, jammers or weapons to support normal fighter jets. They could even be used as decoys. Norton said new platforms like these probably won't be deployed in battle by any country before 2030 at the earliest. 'I'd be surprised if it happened sooner,' he said. National Defence vaguely alluded to such platforms in the most recent defence policy update as something the government would 'explore.' The 2024 policy update, titled 'Our North, Strong and Free,' committed to exploring 'options for acquiring a suite of surveillance and strike drones and counter-drone capabilities.' An internal preliminary analysis of the various options for the 'autonomous collaborative platform' ruled out buying completely Canadian-made fighter drones. The analysis said one possible path would have Canada work with partner nations on developing new systems like this, and pointed to several such craft being developed for Australia, the U.S. and European nations. The analysis said such a procurement project 'could provide Canadian aerospace firms with an entry point into development and production of advanced weapons systems.' There are no current off-the-shelf versions but several are being developed, such as Boeing's MQ-28A 'Ghost Bat' for Australia, General Atomics' YFQ-42 in the U.S. and the Anduril YFQ-44A. Boeing's aircraft is undergoing flight testing, while Anduril's is expected to start testing this year. Both the U.S. and Australian air forces use F-35s. There are also several initiatives underway in Europe for autonomous collaborative aircraft. When The Canadian Press asked Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, the new commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, how the RCAF might change in response to the rapid developments in drone warfare, she said the military is 'already looking at those kinds of future capabilities.' 'It is absolutely something that is on our radar and something that we need to be prepared for in the future,' she said. In March, in response to the trade war with the U.S., Prime Minister Carney ordered a review of Canada's plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The federal government is expected to render a decision on the procurement project by the end of summer. Canada's planned purchase of 88 of the U.S.-made stealth jets is expected to cost $27.7 billion, according to the auditor general. At this point, Canada has only financially committed to purchasing the first 16 jets. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2025.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Derek Dixon breaks silence on $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry; fears billionaire will 'continue doing this without any major consequences'
Actor Derek Dixon has broken his silence for the first time since filing a $260 million lawsuit accusing media mogul Tyler Perry of sexual harassment and assault. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dixon revealed that he filed reasons for coming forward and shared more about the alleged incidents that led to the multi-million dollar legal battle. Perry's legal team has called the claims a 'scam,' but Dixon says the decision to go public was not made lightly. 'Everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have sex with them,' Dixon told THR. 'My goal is to help ensure that the next generation of actors and creatives don't have to choose between their dreams and their dignity.' Although refraining from commenting on Perry's sexuality, he said, 'he should not be speaking to any of his employees—whether they be men or women, gay, straight, or bisexual—about their sexual preferences, how often they're having sex, or physically assaulting them.' Dixon recounted sharing a pilot script with Perry, who initially expressed interest in producing it. He admitted that his excitement about the project and gratefulness "clouded my self-respect." One of the most serious allegations in the lawsuit involves an incident Dixon claims took place at Perry's house. He alleges that during a private meeting about the pilot, the mogul attempted to remove his clothes without consent, which he describes as an attempted sexual assault. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Fearing retaliation and damage to his acting career, Dixon said, "I was too afraid to come forward. I knew it would be awful. And I was right. " In June 2024, Dixon resigned from his role on Perry's show, The Oval and filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which remains under investigation. He shared his reason for taking the legal route, saying, "At the end of the day, my absolute fear is that he will be able to continue doing this without any major consequences."
