Barış Manço was a prominent Turkish singer, songwriter, and actor born in Istanbul. He formed several bands, began his career in 1962, and achieved widespread success with notable albums in the 1980s. Manço also hosted a television show and was known for his distinctive style. He passed away suddenly in 1999 at age 56.
Team Lakay’s Jon Chris Corton to have 2nd Brave CF bout at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Jon Chris “Happy Feet” Corton, 26, is one of the Filipino mixed martial artists competing at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." It marks his second outing in Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jon Chris Corton to have 2nd Brave CF bout at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
‘ONE: Reign of Valor’ fight card: Zebaztian Kadestam vs Georgiy Kichigin
Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Reign of Valor” Venue: Thuwunna Indoor Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar Date: March 8, 2019 *Updated: February 14, 2019 ONE Super Series card Momotaro (Japan) vs Kenny Tse (China): Flyweight kickboxing Yuta Watanabe (Japan) vs Rui Botelho (Portugal): Flyweight kickboxing Liam Nolan (UK) vs Enriko Kehl (Germany): Featherweight kickboxing Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy (Thailand) vs Kenta … Continue reading ‘ONE: Reign of Valor’ fight card: Zebaztian Kadestam vs Georgiy Kichigin
‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ fight card: Stephen Loman vs Elias Boudegzdame, Cian Cowley vs John Brewin
Promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) Title: "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: March 15, 2019 *Updated: March 9, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Jomar Pa-ac (Philippines) vs Satya Behuria (India): Flyweight 2. Jason "Python" Vergara (Philippines) vs Hussain "Iron" Ayyad (Bahrain): Bantamweight 3. Jon Chris "Happy Feet" Corton … Continue reading ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ fight card: Stephen Loman vs Elias Boudegzdame, Cian Cowley vs John Brewin
Miss Universe Vietnam Hhen Nie visits Philippines
Miss Universe Vietnam 2018, Hhen Nie, visited the Philippines, where she enjoyed trying the local dried fish dish, tuyo. On February 2, 2019, she is set to speak at the 22nd Regional Youth Congress, invited by activist Francis Padua Papica. Papica highlighted Nie as a role model, appreciating her inspiring story.
Miss Universe 2019: Shirin Heidari is Iran’s first representative
Newly crowned Miss Iran 2018 Shirin Heidari is set to make a history in the world of beauty pageants. She will become the first representative of Iran to compete in Miss Universe. Heidari will represent Iran in Miss Universe 2019. It is the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. Born in Tehran, Iran, Heidari bested … Continue reading Miss Universe 2019: Shirin Heidari is Iran’s first representative
NBA executive Meghan Jenkins is new ONE Championship vice president international
Meghan Jenkins has been appointed vice president international of ONE Championship, effective March 2019. A Columbia Business School graduate with over a decade at the NBA, Jenkins aims to expand the martial arts organization globally. She brings extensive experience in international partnerships and market growth to ONE Championship's leadership team.
Nasrat Haqparast to face John Makdessi at ‘UFC Fight Night 148’ in Nashville, Tennessee
Afghan-German mixed martial artist Nasrat Haqparast, 23, of Hamburg, Germany will face a Lebanese-Canadian opponent at "UFC Fight Night 148," which is also called "UFC Fight Night on ESPN+ 6." It marks the third bout of the former in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Headlined by Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, 35, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA and Anthony … Continue reading Nasrat Haqparast to face John Makdessi at ‘UFC Fight Night 148’ in Nashville, Tennessee
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 1 episode 5 recap: The Rabbit sings ‘Poison’ by Bell Biv DeVoe
With a team of dancers, the Rabbit sang “Poison” by by the New Edition spinoff group Bell Biv DeVoe in his solo performance on “The Masked Singer” Season 1 episode 5 titled “Mix and Masks.” He was the first to perform among the four mystery celebrity contestants on the episode. Released on February 24, 1990, “Poison” is Bell Biv … Continue reading ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 1 episode 5 recap: The Rabbit sings ‘Poison’ by Bell Biv DeVoe
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 1 episode 5 recap: The Unicorn sings ‘I Love It’ by Icona Pop featuring Charlie XCX
The Unicorn sang “I Love It” by the Swedish DJ duo Icona Pop featuring British recording artist Charlie XCX in her solo performance on “The Masked Singer” Season 1 episode 5 titled “Mix and Masks.” She was the second to perform among the four mystery celebrity contestants on the episode. Released on May 9, 2012, … Continue reading ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 1 episode 5 recap: The Unicorn sings ‘I Love It’ by Icona Pop featuring Charlie XCX
