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44-0 Undefeated Kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa Announces Professional Boxing Debut
Retiring from the sport of kickboxing last year and revealing a transition to boxing after his bout against Takeru Segawa at THE MATCH 2022, Tenshin Nasukawa recently announced his professional boxing debut. The 44-0 undefeated fighter attended the press conference for "Prime Video Presents Live Boxing," the major combat sports event set to take place at Ariaka Arena in Tokyo, Japan April 8, 2023.It was announced that Tenshin Nasukawa will be making his professional boxing debut in the Super Bantamweight division against Yuki Yonaha, the Japanese Boxing Commission's fourth-ranked Bantamweight. The matchup will be a six-round fight and headling the upcoming Amazon Prime Video event and broadcast.The announcement comes after Nasukawa undertook his professional boxing license examination Febr...
Ghibli Park and Toyota Are Developing a Ridable Catbus
Following the opening of Ghibli Park, the amusement park by Studio Ghibli is now looking to develop a new attraction for fans visiting the celebration of the studio's beloved works. Focussing on the globally popular My Neighbor Totoro animated feature film, Ghibli Park is now looking to make a ridable Catbus.Partnering with Toyota, Ghibli Park aims to build a fleet of eco-friendly EVs that evoke the look of the large, grinning twelve-legged cat to help visitors navigate the park.Starting with the Toyota, APM, originally developed for the Tokyo Olympics, a half dozen electric-powered Catbuses will carry six passengers at a time throughout Aichi Expo 2005 Commemorative Park. Special wrappings and other visual upgrades will help transform the EV into the fan-favorite transporting animal bus-l...
Taeyang and Jimin of BTS Deliver Music Video for “VIBE”
Teased at the start of the month, Taeyang has now released his highly-anticipated collaboration with Jimin of BTS. Titled “VIBE,” aside from serving as the BIG BANG member’s solo comeback, the team-up serves as one of the most anticipated and unexpected K-pop releases of the 2020s. The cross-generational release unites the superstars of different eras and unites two of the biggest boy bands of all time, as Taeyang and Jimin show their prowess as vocalists with outstanding dancing abilities. Accompanied by a dazzling charismatic music video, the track was composed by both artists alongside TEDDY, long-time BIG BANG collaborator/producer and founder of THEBLACKLABEL. Drawing from the talents of his new label, Taeyang also enlisted THEBLACKLABEL songwriters and producers Kush, Vince, and 24. ...
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Receives New Trailer and Poster
To kick off the week, Marvel Studios delivered a new poster for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and teased a new trailer that premiered during the College Football Playoff National Championship on ESPN. The poster teases the arrival of Kang’s Dynasty which will set up the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ant-Man/Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), Wasp/Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), and Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) are seen in their suits while Kang the Conquerer (Jonathan Majors) looms in the background, along with the tagline “WITNESS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW DYNASTY.” Meanwhile, the new Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer sees Scott, Hope, Cassie, Janet Van Dyne, and Hank Pym transported to the Quantum Realm. Kang provides narration sharing a proposition for Scott with sc...
The Joker Gets Pregnant and Gives Birth in New DC Comic
No stranger to shocking storylines, the Joker became pregnant and gave birth in a new comic from DC Comics. In the latest issue of the Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing, the iconic Batman is placed in an unexpected story that sees the Clown Prince of Crime introduce a miniature Joker to the world. Written by Matthew Rosenberg and drawn by Francesco Francavilla, Issue #4 of Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing sees the villain confronted by magician heroine Zatanna during his plot to steal Gotham’s water supply. Instead of simply catching the Joker, disgusted by his advances, Zatanna casts a spell that would ensure that no one would ever have his baby. Though Zatanna’s backward spell, “On eno esle lliw reve evah ruoy ybab!” (“No one else will ever have your baby!”), backfires and the Joker...
Nexon Announces Surprise Shutdown of ‘KartRider’
Earlier this week, Nexon surprised fans with the announcement that Crazyracing KartRider is going to be shut down after 18 years of play. Announced back in 2004, the online PC racing game captivated gamers with its “Crazy Arcade” styling, fantasy vehicles, and branded game models. “We have decided to shut down the KartRider service,” wrote Cho Jae-yun, Director of KartRider at the game’s developer and Nexon subsidiary Nitro Studio in a post. “We were initially planning to give you the news, being as grave and important as it is, through a livestream on Jan. 5 after the final round of the 2022 KartRider League Super Cup competition. We apologize for the confusion we have caused due to press reports that came beforehand.” In-game payments will now be suspended with amounts spent in the past ...
Cristiano Ronaldo Banned From Making Debut for Al-Nassr
Despite being introduced to a packed crowd at Mrsool Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo is now banned from making his debut for Al-Nassr FC. The keep Portuguese soccer star was expected to play his first home game for the club against Al Ta-ee, but the club has reportedly exceeded its quota for foreign players. Additionally, Ronaldo must miss his first two Saudi Pro League matches after being suspended by England’s Football Association for knocking a phone out of a fan’s hand after Manchester United‘s defeat at Everton last April. According to FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, any sanction of up to four matches that has been issued by former associations must be “enforced by the new association.” The $200 million EUR (approximately $213 million USD) two...
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Set to Release Debut Solo Album in 2023
BLACKPINK fans were greeted with good news heading into the new year as Jisoo confirmed that her long-awaited solo album will be released sometime later this year. Jisoo is the last group member to release her solo project. The first member of BLACKPINK to go solo was Jennie with the breakout single Solo in 2018, followed by Rosé’s two-track album R and Lisa’s chart-breaking “Lalisa” music video and album in 2021. Though Jisoo recently voiced her uncertainties in early 2022, telling Rolling Stone that she’s stuck between making “the music I listen to, the music I can do, and the music I want to do,” she now seems to have broken through, enthusiastically updating her fans on Twitter. “BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is currently working hard on recording her solo album. While carrying out a busy wo...
Bruce Lee Joins the Action in ‘PUBG MOBILE’
After welcoming the likes of Squid Game‘s Jung Ho Yeon and Lionel Messi, PUBG MOBILE now announces the arrival of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The new Martial Showdown festival activation comes as part of the version 2.4 update and will feature a number of in-game elements and items across multiple maps. “To this day Bruce Lee is still an inspiration to so many across the world,” said Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing, Tencent Games. “As one of the most influential and well-known stars of the 20th century, many of PUBG MOBILE players are huge fans of his. We’re incredibly proud to be honoring his legacy, bringing many elements of his signature look and personality to the game. I hope that this partnership will provide an amazing experience for PUBG MOBILE players and Bruce Lee...
G-Dragon Announces Comeback With “GUERILLA DESK: G_Division” Video
Following Taeyang and Daesung announcing their departure from YG Entertainment, G-Dragon has announced his plans for a comeback with new music. Participating in the release of BIG BANG‘s “Still Life” comeback single last year, the K-pop superstar has remained largely quiet in the music world with his future at YG Entertainment also up in the air. But to kick off 2023, G-Dragon delivered a surprise video to his fans, titled “GUERILLA DESK: G_Division.” In the intimate address, the 34-year-old artist shared that his planning to release an album later this year and shared that he wanted to interact with his supporters more in 2023. “In 2022, I took some time to work on myself, working out more and reenergizing…I haven’t had much chance to speak with you all other than social media. I want to ...
G-Dragon Announces Comeback With “GUERILLA DESK: G_Division” Video
Following Taeyang and Daesung announcing their departure from YG Entertainment, G-Dragon has announced his plans for a comeback with new music. Participating in the release of BIG BANG‘s “Still Life” comeback single last year, the K-pop superstar has remained largely quiet in the music world with his future at YG Entertainment also up in the air. But to kick off 2023, G-Dragon delivered a surprise video to his fans, titled “GUERILLA DESK: G_Division.” In the intimate address, the 34-year-old artist shared that his planning to release an album later this year and shared that he wanted to interact with his supporters more in 2023. “In 2022, I took some time to work on myself, working out more and reenergizing…I haven’t had much chance to speak with you all other than social media. I want to ...
Rumored Short List for Coachella 2023 Headliners Surfaces
Originally set to headline the canceled 2020 festival, Frank Ocean is already expected to serve as one of the headliners for Coachella 2023. Other artists to light up the stages at the event have not yet been announced, but a rumored shortlist for headliners has now surfaced. Teasing what attendees might be treated to at Coachella 2023, now set for April 14 to 16 and April 21 to 23, 2023, the shortlist offers a look at some of the names we might see officially announced come January of the new year. According to HITS Daily Double, Frank Ocean could be accompanied by artists like BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny, Drake, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, SZA, Travis Scott, Tyler, the Creator, and more. Some interesting names mentioned include Blink-182, Chemical Brothers, Paramore, Red Hot Chili Peppers...
