2016 French Open results: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic wins men’s singles in Paris, France

tennis tournament: French Open edition: 120th dates: May 22, 2016 - June 5, 2016 venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France event: men's singles defending champion: Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) WINNERS PLACEMENTTENNIS PLAYERSChampionNovak DjokovicSerbia1st runner-upAndy MurrayUKSemifinalistsDominic ThiemAustriaStan WawrinkaSwitzerlandQuarterfinalistsTomáš BerdychCzech RepublicDavid GoffinBelgiumAlbert Ramos-ViñolasSpainRichard GasquetFrance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrXwBimZsqI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anXHKaxbRB4

Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers

Kim Tae-hyung and Kim Jong-hyun are two of the most popular K-pop stars of this generation. Their respective stage names are V and Jonghyun. Born in Daegu, South Korea, V attended Korean Arts High School in Seoul, South Korea and Global Cyber University in Cheonan, South Korea. He is one of the seven members of … Continue reading Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers

Jamala’s ‘1944’ wins Eurovision 2016 in Stockholm

"1944," performed by Jamala, won the 61st Eurovision Song Contest representing Ukraine. The song lyrically addresses the persecution of Crimean Tatars under Stalin's regime. Its victory marks a historic first for lyrics in Crimean Tatar at Eurovision. Jamala, a musician with Tatar roots, has a rich musical background.

(standing) Conviron Altatis, Adrianne Mendoza, Dexter Macaraeg, Martin Andanar, Amen Clavio, Daniel Palacio (kneeling) Vanju Alvaira, Gabriel Oblefias, Nimrod Sarmiento, Noel Perez

Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza’s protégés exhibit short films

Seven short films by the Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop III students were screened at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 28, 2016. The facilitators of the workshop were Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza for the directing class and Ruby Ruiz and Jojo Atienza for the acting … Continue reading Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza’s protégés exhibit short films

‘American Idol’ Season 15 results: Trent Harmon vs La’Porsha Renae

singing competition: "American Idol" season: 15 television network: Fox dates: January 6, 2016 - April 7, 2016 judges: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban host: Ryan Seacrest PLACEMENTSINGERWinnerTrent Harmon1st runner-upLa'Porsha Renae3rdDalton Rapattoni4thMacKenzie Bourg5thSonika Vaid6thTristan McIntoshTop 8Avalon YoungLee JeanTop 10Gianna IsabellaOlivia RoxTop 14Jeneve Rose MitchellJenn BlosilManny TorresThomas StringfellowTop 24Adam LasherAmelia EisenhauerC.J. JohnsonEmily BrookeJames VIIIJenna RenaeJordan … Continue reading ‘American Idol’ Season 15 results: Trent Harmon vs La’Porsha Renae

Why is Shemar Moore leaving ‘Criminal Minds’ Season 11?

Shemar Moore, 46, has officially announced that he is leaving "Criminal Minds". He played Derek Morgan in the CBS crime drama series for 11 years. "I'm leaving because I want to continue to grow as an actor," TV Line quoted Moore as saying. "I'm leaving to see what else I'm capable of." In addition, Moore explained that he … Continue reading Why is Shemar Moore leaving ‘Criminal Minds’ Season 11?

Truth behind snare in Eminem’s song ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ revealed

Eminem's song "Cleanin' Out My Closet" was released on September 17, 2002. It is known for its opening, in which the rapper says, "Where's my snare? There's no snare in my headphones." Recently, Eminem revealed the truth behind the infamous ad-lib. In the lyric annotation of the song on Genius, Eminem wrote, "This was true." "I … Continue reading Truth behind snare in Eminem’s song ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ revealed

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista slams Manny Pacquiao

Filipino-Greek-American actor Dave Bautista, 47, is one of the celebrities who recently voiced out their disappointment with the controversial remarks of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, 37, against same-sex marriage. Known for being a former WWE superstar and for playing Drax in "Guardians of the Galaxy," Bautista is of Filipino and Greek descent. The same-sex … Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista slams Manny Pacquiao

Eminem’s flow is so crazy: Otaku Gang’s Solar Slim

Remixing Eminem's songs with the soundtrack of "Street Fighter" music video is not an easy task, according to Otaku Gang. The duo, which is made up of cousins Richie Branson and Solar Slim, was recently tasked to do the "Marshall Vs. Capcom" mixtape for "Street Fighter V." "His flow is so crazy," Slim said of … Continue reading Eminem’s flow is so crazy: Otaku Gang’s Solar Slim

Like Eminem, Rihanna and Drake, ‘Pillowtalk’ singer Zayn will now use a mononym

"Love the Way You Lie" collaborators Eminem and Rihanna are among the most famous mononymous artists of today and so is her "Work" collaborator Drake. Recently, "Pillowtalk" singer Zayn Javadd Malik followed suit as he is now professionally known as Zayn. Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, Eminem released his debut studio album "Infinite." As an … Continue reading Like Eminem, Rihanna and Drake, ‘Pillowtalk’ singer Zayn will now use a mononym