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

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

‘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

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

Coconut Creek, Florida’s Dustin Poirier decisions Dan Hooker at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, 31, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States and Dan "The Hangman" Hooker, 30, of Auckland, New Zealand headlined "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." It was one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship events held during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" … Continue reading Coconut Creek, Florida’s Dustin Poirier decisions Dan Hooker at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Orlando, Florida’s Mike Perry decisions Mickey Gall at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Mike "Platinum" Perry, 28, of Orlando, Florida, United States had a redemptive win at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." Coming out of two consecutive losses, he earned his seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Orlando, Florida’s Mike Perry decisions Mickey Gall at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Broadalbin, New York’s Maurice Green submits Gian Villante at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Maurice "The Crochet Boss" Greene, 33, of Broadalbin, New York, United States showed his impressive ground game at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." The African-American mixed martial artist earned his third victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Broadalbin, New York’s Maurice Green submits Gian Villante at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Covington, Louisiana’s Brendan Allen decisions Kyle Daukaus at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Brendan "All In" Allen, 24, of Covington, Louisiana, United States won three consecutive Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts. Training at Clementi's Gladiator Academy in Slidell, Louisiana, he was one of the winners at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." Featuring 10 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC … Continue reading Covington, Louisiana’s Brendan Allen decisions Kyle Daukaus at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Shinjuku, Japan’s Takashi Sato knocks out Jason Witt at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Takashi Sato (佐藤天), 30, of Shinjuku, Japan exhibited his knockout power at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." The Japanese mixed martial artist earned his second victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on … Continue reading Shinjuku, Japan’s Takashi Sato knocks out Jason Witt at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Yakima, Washington’s Julian Erosa submits Sean Woodson at ‘UFC Vegas 4’ via D’Arce choke

Julian "Juicy J" Erosa, 30, of Yakima, Washington, United States proved his finishing skills at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." It marked his first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA … Continue reading Yakima, Washington’s Julian Erosa submits Sean Woodson at ‘UFC Vegas 4’ via D’Arce choke