Osaka Expo draws more than 140,000 reservations on opening day

OSAKA — Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, opened on Sunday, as the number of people who booked to visit exceeded 140,000. While the venue was bustling despite criticism that momentum was sluggish, issues also emerged for the “queue-free Expo” that the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is aiming for. Some overseas pavilions were unable … Read more

‘Rock’ Bottom? UFC’s ‘Smashing Machine’ movie draws head-scratching early reviews

Uh-oh. A biopic chronicling the life of two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is slated to hit theaters later this year. Yet early reactions suggest audiences are in for a head-scratcher. Jordan Ruimy of WorldofReel.com dropped a report this week based on whispers he’s picked up—and … Read more

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced, draws prison time for 2022 shooting

Former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, was sentenced to five in prison for attempted murder on Monday afternoon (March 24, 2025), bringing an end to a protracted legal battle that lasted for more than three years. Velasquez pleaded “No Contest” to the 2022 shooting of accused child molester Harry Goularte, who faces his own trial … Read more

No winner in lotto draws for March 22

MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Grand lotto 6/55 and lotto 6/42 draws on Saturday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. The winning combination for Grand lotto 6/55 was 04-29-24-32-12-40 which had a jackpot prize of P147,516,381.20. There was also no winner for the lotto 6/42 draw, which drew a … Read more