Was Zhang Ziyi slapped by ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ co-star Gong Li 7 times?

It has been more than a decade since Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi co-starred in “Memoirs of a Geisha”. Recently, the latter shared how she and her co-star executed one particular scene that involved slapping. Zhang is one of the mentors on “The Birth of Actors,” a Chinese reality show debuted on Zhejiang Satellite TV … Continue reading Was Zhang Ziyi slapped by ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ co-star Gong Li 7 times?

6 Asian ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ actors

Written and directed by Rian Johnson, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” hit theaters in the United States on December 15, 2017. Here are six Asian actors who are in the cast and their roles in the movie: Akshay Kumar as First Order Monitor Born and raised in East London, Kumar trained at The Drama Centre … Continue reading 6 Asian ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ actors

Eminem’s ‘Revival’ pop-up restaurant opens in Detroit, Michigan

Marshall Bruce "Eminem" Mathers III, 45, is releasing his ninth studio album "Revival." As part of the release, the official pop-up restaurant of the album will open in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The "Revival" pop-up will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2017 and December 16, 2017 at The Shelter, which … Continue reading Eminem’s ‘Revival’ pop-up restaurant opens in Detroit, Michigan

Eminem is my favorite rapper: Phresher

Some hip hop music fans raised eyebrows when they found out that New York rapper Phresher is one of the collaborators of Eminem in the Detroit rapper’s ninth studio album “Revival.” Apparently, the two rappers are each other’s fan. Phresher’s song “Wait a Minute” was remixed by Remy Ma and Eminem’s protégé 50 Cent and … Continue reading Eminem is my favorite rapper: Phresher

Doug Jones and 69 celebrities celebrating Roy Moore’s loss

Americans were surprised on December 12, 2017 when Doug Jones, 63, won the special election for a United States Senate seat. The Democrat defeated Roy Moore, 70, an alleged sex offender who was backed by his fellow Republican Donald Trump, 71. The U.S. Senator-elect from Alabama, USA is the first Democrat to win any statewide … Continue reading Doug Jones and 69 celebrities celebrating Roy Moore’s loss

Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl wins his 19th MMA fight

“Battle Extreme Tournament of Superstars IV” marked the 19th professional bout of Asian mixed martial arts superstar Mark “Mugen” Striegl. It was also the fourth fight of the Filipino-American MMA fighter under the Universal Reality Combat Championship. On December 13, 2017, Striegl fought Kim Ki Sung of South Korea in the featherweight division in the … Continue reading Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl wins his 19th MMA fight

‘URCC: BETS IV’ results: Mark Striegl vs Kim Ki Sung in Lapu-Lapu

promotion: Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) title: "Battle Extreme Tournament of Superstars IV" venue: Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines date: December 13, 2017 MAIN CARD 1. Arnel "Ronin X" Ylanan (Philippines) vs Adonis "Ahbdon" Sevilleno (Philippines) DIVISION:  Bantamweight WINNER: ADONIS SEVILLENO METHOD: Unanimous Decision TIME AND ROUND: Round 3 REFEREE: Florence Gramonte Eusebio … Continue reading ‘URCC: BETS IV’ results: Mark Striegl vs Kim Ki Sung in Lapu-Lapu

Munther Mahfoodh Al-Mantheri, Sal Panelo, Delfin Lorenzana, Musaed Saleh Al-Thuwaikh, Mohammed Rida El Fassi, Ali Ibrahim Al Malki, Joy Quintana, Lani Cayetano, Gabriele Griordano Caccia, Ahmed Eddeb

Qatar celebrates National Day; FIFA World Cup 2022 requires more Filipino workers

The State of Qatar celebrated its National Day a week in advance on December 11, 2017 at Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines to commemorate its First Ruler, Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohamend Bin Thani, with the theme "Promise of Prosperity and Glory." The reception was attended by foreign dignitaries and government officials including … Continue reading Qatar celebrates National Day; FIFA World Cup 2022 requires more Filipino workers

Rome Trinidad, Rika Ishige (©ONE Championship)

Thailand’s Rika Ishige submits Philippines’ Rome Trinidad in Bangkok

It was a redemptive win for ONE Championship athlete Rika "Tinydoll" Ishige of Thailand. The Thai-Japanese mixed martial artist defeated her Filipino opponent Rome "The Rebel" Trinidad at "ONE: Warriors of the World" at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on December 9, 2017. "ONE: Warriors of the World" marked Trinidad's professional MMA debut and ONE Championship … Continue reading Thailand’s Rika Ishige submits Philippines’ Rome Trinidad in Bangkok

What happened to Union County, Tennessee’s Keaton Jones?

Thousands of people around the world rallied behind Keaton Jones, a middle schooler from Union County, Tennessee, United States, when his mother Kimberly Jones took to Facebook to share a video of him tearfully explaining how painful it is for him to be bullied in school. The video has been taken down since netizens noticed … Continue reading What happened to Union County, Tennessee’s Keaton Jones?