Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to headline ‘UFC 223’ in Brooklyn, New York

Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 29, and Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, 33, will headline “UFC 223” at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States on April 7, 2018. During a press conference on January 19, 2018, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White confirmed that the winner will be the new UFC Lightweight Champion. Pressed … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to headline ‘UFC 223’ in Brooklyn, New York

Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president

After Denmark's Nicolas Winding Refn and Argentina's Pablo Trapero, it is now Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s turn to preside over the filmmakers’ jury of MyFrenchFilmFestival, the online French film festival created by UniFrance. Born in Arenella, Naples, Campania, Italy, Sorrentino attended the University of Naples Federico II in Naples. He said, “French cinema is a point … Continue reading Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president

MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back

After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017 with almost 7 million views of the selected films, the best of new-generation French cinema will be available online once again from January 19, 2018 to February 19, 2018 worldwide. MyFrenchFilmFestival is the first entirely online Francophone film festival. It is organized by UniFrance, the organization in charge … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back

MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza

After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017, the best of new-generation French and Francophone cinema will be showcased once again during the MyFrenchFilmFestival on January 19, 2018 all over the world. On January 9, 2018 in Paris, France, Isabelle Giordano and Serge Toubiana revealed the official selection and jury members of the film … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza

The Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan: ‘Feeling good!’

The Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan gave some updates of her life weeks before her death on January 15, 2018. She died at the age of 46 and the cause has yet to be officially confirmed. "Hi All, Dolores here," Riordan wrote on the official Facebook page of The Cranberries five days before Christmas in 2017. … Continue reading The Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan: ‘Feeling good!’

Busan, South Korea’s Doo Ho Choi knocked out by Jeremy Stephens in St. Louis, Missouri

Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete Doo Hoo “The Korean Superboy” Choi, 26, of Busan, South Korea and Jeremy “Li’l Heathen” Stephens, 31, of California, United States headlined “UFC Fight Night 124” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, USA on January 14, 2018. The American mixed martial artist knocked out his Korean opponent via punches … Continue reading Busan, South Korea’s Doo Ho Choi knocked out by Jeremy Stephens in St. Louis, Missouri

SHINee’s Onew, Key, Minho, Taemin to perform in Tokyo, Japan

South Korean singers Lee Jin-ki, 28, Kim Ki-bum, 26, Choi Min-ho, 26, and Lee Tae-min, 24, whose respective stage names are Onew, Key, Minho and Taemin, will perform in Japan in February 2018. The remaining members of the K-pop boy group SHINee will have concerts in Osaka in Tokyo for four days. SHINee lost one member … Continue reading SHINee’s Onew, Key, Minho, Taemin to perform in Tokyo, Japan

Yoona, Park Min-ha

Girls’ Generations’ Yoona is 12th Asian Film Awards nominee

A member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation since 2007, Im Yoon-ah, who is professionally known as Yoona, made her film debut in 2017. She played a supporting role in “Confidential Assignment,” which earned her a nomination from the 12th Asian Film Awards. For her role as Park Min-young in “Confidential Assignment,” Yoona was nominated … Continue reading Girls’ Generations’ Yoona is 12th Asian Film Awards nominee

BTS, IU, EXO win big at Golden Disc Awards 2018 in Ilsan, Seoul

Hosted by Lee Seung-gi, Lee Sung-kyung, Kang So-ra and Sung Si-kyung, the Golden Disc Awards 2018 took place January 10-11, 2018 at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Ilsan, Seoul, South Korea. Here are the winners of the 32nd edition of the annual music awards ceremony: SPECIAL AWARDS Genie Music Popularity Award: EXO CeCi Asia Icon Award: … Continue reading BTS, IU, EXO win big at Golden Disc Awards 2018 in Ilsan, Seoul

Roger Garcia, Lee Jung-Jin, Ching Siu-Ting, Dr. Wilfred Wong Ying-wai, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling, Josie Lin, Fred Wang Cheung-yue

12th Asian Film Awards nominations announced in Hong Kong

The Asian Film Awards (AFA) Academy has announced the nominations for the 12th Asian Film Awards (AFA) in Hong Kong, China. For this edition, submissions were received from 26 countries and regions and 89 nominations were made for 17 awards, including the newly added Best New Director and Best Action Film. The nominations represent 32 films from 10 countries … Continue reading 12th Asian Film Awards nominations announced in Hong Kong