Coco Altatis music, North America, United States

Vanilla Ice biography: 13 things about ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper

Professionally known as Vanilla Ice, Robert Matthew Van Winkle is the rapper behind the song "Ice Ice Baby." He is also an actor, a television host and a construction contractor. Ice grew up in Texas, United States and South Florida, USA. He is the son of Camilla Beth Dickerson, who was born in Lamar, Aransas … Continue reading Vanilla Ice biography: 13 things about ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper

Coco Altatis Europe, MMA, Slovenia, sports

Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president

The Slovenian Mixed Martial Arts Association has joined the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The SMMAA is the latest IMMAF member from Europe. Hailing from Ljubljana, Slovenia, World Freefight Challenge owner Zlatko Mahic is the president of the democratic SMMAA body. The association is underpinned by a vast base of member clubs and diverse leadership made … Continue reading Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president

Coco Altatis Asia, South Korea, TV & film

Academy Awards invites 5 ‘Parasite’ actors as new members

Five "Parasite" actors were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2020. Including South Korea, 68 countries were represented on the list of invitees. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, "Parasite" premiered at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019 and became the first ever Palme d'Or winner from … Continue reading Academy Awards invites 5 ‘Parasite’ actors as new members

Coco Altatis North America, TV & film, United States

List of Academy Awards’ 819 invitees in 2020

  The annual list of invitations to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2020 has been released. The list includes one associate, 47 actors, 20 casting directors, 15 cinematographers, 14 costume designers, 39 directors, 109 documentary filmmakers, 49 executives, 29 film editors, 18 makeup artists and hairstylists, 90 marketing and public … Continue reading List of Academy Awards’ 819 invitees in 2020

Coco Altatis Asia, Brazil, MMA, North America, Pakistan, South America, sports, United States

Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, 42, of the United States knocked out Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva, 43, of Brazil at "UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on December 27, 2008. This fight made Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, of Pakistan interested in mixed martial arts. A … Continue reading Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA

Coco Altatis Asia, Europe, Ireland, MMA, Pakistan, sports

BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland

Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, fights out of Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently, the mixed martial artist signed with BRAVE Combat Federation talked about his childhood, which he split between Pakistan and Ireland. "Growing up, I was bullied a lot," Raza said. "I did not fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland. I was made fun of constantly … Continue reading BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland

Coco Altatis Asia, music, Philippines

PhilPop goes global with #MusicBreakingBorders

PhilPop has always been a reliable and trusted platform in fostering appreciation for quality and original compositions that reflect Filipino culture, experience and identity. In 2020, the Philippines' premier songwriting competition plans to continue its mission of promoting homegrown music on a scale that has never been done before by going global and forging regional … Continue reading PhilPop goes global with #MusicBreakingBorders

Coco Altatis Africa, music, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act

Charmaine Mapimbiro, who is professionally Sha Sha, was one of the winners at the 20th Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards on June 28, 2020. The Best New International Act award was given to the songstress from Mutare, Zimbabwe. Including Sha Sha, the only BET Awards 2020 nominee from Zimbabwe, there were two artists from Africa nominated … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act

Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, sports, Thailand

‘ONE: No Surrender’ fight card: 3 ONE Super Series bouts in Bangkok, Thailand

ONE Championship has officially confirmed the resumption of its flagship event schedule beginning with "ONE: No Surrender" in Bangkok, Thailand on July 31, 2020. It marks the promotion’s expanded return to closed-door, audience-free live events. The first three major bouts confirmed to be in the "ONE: No Surrender" fight card feature an array of blockbuster … Continue reading ‘ONE: No Surrender’ fight card: 3 ONE Super Series bouts in Bangkok, Thailand

Coco Altatis North America, sports, United States

LeBron James is 2020 BET Awards’ Sportsman of the Year

LeBron James, 35, of the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the winners at the 20th Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards on June 28, 2020. The Sportsman of the Year award was given to the professional basketball player who has been competing in the National Basketball Association since 2003. Aside from James, three more NBA … Continue reading LeBron James is 2020 BET Awards’ Sportsman of the Year