Eddie Alvarez, 25, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States is the first ever lightweight champion of Bellator Fighting Championships. The mixed martial arts promotion held its 12th event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA on June 19, 2009. There were eight MMA bouts on the "Bellator 12" card. All matches were … Continue reading Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Eddie Alvarez crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion in Hollywood, Florida
USA’s Stewart Cink wins 2009 British Open in Ayrshire, Scotland
Stewart Cink, born in Huntsville, Alabama, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1995 and turned professional the same year. He joined the PGA Tour in 1997 and won The Open Championship in 2009, tying with Tom Watson before winning in a playoff. Cink stands 6'4”, while Watson is 5'9”.
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Skåne’s Renate Cerljen crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2009 in Stockholm
Renate Veronica Cerljen, born in Staffanstorp, Sweden, became the first Miss Universe Sweden on June 6, 2009. At 21, she is set to represent Sweden in the 58th Miss Universe pageant in Nassau, Bahamas. The event featured 16 candidates, with Johanna Lundbäck winning the Miss Photogenic award.
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Jacksonville, Arkansas native Kris Allen wins ‘American Idol’ Season 8
Kris Allen, born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, won "American Idol" Season 8 on May 20, 2009, at age 23, with Adam Lambert as the runner-up. Other finalists included Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, and Matt Giraud. Allen, a musician who plays multiple instruments, pursued music after leaving college.
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Alexander Rybak’s ‘Fairytale’ wins Eurovision 2009 in Moscow
Norway won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 with "Fairytale," performed by Alexander Rybak. The event took place on May 16 in Moscow, organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Rybak, born in Belarus and raised in Norway, gained recognition through various competitions before achieving Eurovision success.
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Where is Brittanee Drexel? Chili, New York teen goes missing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Brittanee Marie Drexel, a 17-year-old from New York, disappeared during a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach in April 2009. She misled her mother about her whereabouts, claiming to be in New York. Last seen leaving her hotel on April 25, her case remains unsolved, urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
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Florida’s Jorge Masvidal TKOs Nick Agallar in Bellator Fighting Championships’ main event
Jorge Masvidal, 24, of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States and Nick Agallar, 30, of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA headlined the first ever Bellator Fighting Championships event. Based in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, the mixed martial arts promotion was founded by Bjorn Rebney. Held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood … Continue reading Florida’s Jorge Masvidal TKOs Nick Agallar in Bellator Fighting Championships’ main event
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Tamar Ziskind crowns Malkat HaYofi 2009 Adi Rodnitzky in Haifa
Tamar Ziskind was crowned Malkat HaYofi 2008 in Haifa, Israel. She represented Israel at Miss World 2008 but did not place. In March 2009, Ziskind crowned Adi Rodnitzky as her successor. The Malkat HaYofi 2009 pageant featured 20 candidates and included performances by notable artists at the Haifa Convention Center.
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Ross Katz’s ‘Taking Chance’ film, Karylle’s album ‘Time for Letting Go’ released
"Taking Chance," a historical drama directed by Ross Katz, aired on HBO on February 21, 2009, following U.S. Marine Colonel Michael Strobl's journey transporting Marine Chance Phelps' remains. Meanwhile, Karylle released her third studio album, "Time for Letting Go," on February 23, 2009, featuring 11 tracks, including collaborations with her mother.
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Julie Davis’s film ‘Finding Bliss’, Bruce Springsteen’s album ‘Working on a Dream’ released
"Finding Bliss," a romantic comedy directed by Julie Davis, premiered at the 2009 Slamdance Film Festival, featuring Leelee Sobieski as Jody Balaban, a film school graduate. Bruce Springsteen's "Working on a Dream," his 16th studio album, was released shortly after, showcasing a collection of 13 tracks recorded across various studios.
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