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2024 Australian Open: Sinner shines to capture maiden grand slam title

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Melbourne – The 2024 Australian Open men's singles championship gave the biggest surprise since the start of the Open era. Top players like Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and defending champion Novak Djokovic were the tournament favorites; however, a young 22 year-old Italian underdog named Jannik Sinner made his Rod Laver Arena debut trying to defy the odds. And he did by beating Medvedev in the final on Sunday (Jan 28). SIN-PLY THE BEST 🏆 #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/R1MFxck59L — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024 Before Sinner, Adriano Panatta was the first Italian to win a grand slam title in the Open era at the 1976 Roland Garros. Prior to the start of the Open era, Nicola Pietrangeli was the most successful Italian to win two grand slam titles, both at French Open/Roland Garros. Flavia Penetta was the last Italian woman to win grand slam title at 2015 US Open. Sinner, the no.4 seed, shocks the field throughout the 2024 Australian Open.

WWE Royal Rumble matches all-time records and stats (plus 2024 participants)

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MIAMI, FL – Since 1988, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) held a Royal Rumble match , consisting of 30 participants (either men or women, but since 2018 the men and women are seperated into their own Royal Rumble matches) which the winner of the match earn rights to compete for major championship to be contended at WrestleMania . And here we breakdown some of the statistics and records as of 2024 Royal Rumble entrance. A view from 2009 Royal Rumble match which won by Randy Orton A. Most Royal Rumble starts (men) 1. Kane (20 appearances from 1996 to 2021) 2. Kofi Kingston (16 appearances since 2009) 3. Dolph Ziegler (15 appearances from 2009 to 2022) 4. Mike Mizanin, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio are tied with 14 appearances. B. Most Royal Rumble starts (women) Dana Brooke, Liv Morgan, Natalya Neidhart and Tamina Snuka are the wrestlers with six appearances. C. Longest time in a Royal Rumble match 1. Men: Daniel Bryan (76 minutes 5 seconds) 2. Women: Rhea

Descendants 4 cast profiles: the veterans

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In the previous articles we talk about some rising young stars who will star in upcoming Disney Channel film Descendants: Rise Of Red . In this article, we bring you profiles from veteran actors and singers who will star in the film. Who are they? Check these out! 1. Rita Ora Rita Ora is a British singer-songwriter and actress. She's best known for her chart hitting singles "I'll Never Let You Down" and "Your Song". Her third and most recent album You & I released on August 2023. Rita made her acting debut in 2013, making cameo in Fast & Furious 6 as a London street race starter. Her breakthrough acting career was made when she starred as Mia Grey in the Fifty Shades triquel from 2015 to 2018. In Descendants 4 , Rita will portray Queen Of Hearts, one of the Disney Villains who is the mother of Red. 2. Brandy Norwood Brandy is a pop singer-songwriter in late 1990s and early 2000s. She's known for her hit sing

Happy Birthday Dove Cameron!

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Happy birthday to the one and only Dove Cameron ! The singer-songwriter and actress who was born as Chloe Celeste Hosterman, is officially turned 28 years old today! To celebrate, we look back everything all about Dove Cameron from all of her career so far! A. Top 5 songs from Alchemical: Volume 1 5. "Fragile Things" The song mentioned by Dove as the most vulnerable song on her album. The song uses the combination of her modern singing voices with classical tunes. 4. "Sand" "Sand" reflects Dove Cameron's relationship with her previous ex-boyfriends she dated with: Ryan McCartan and Thomas Doherty. She recently dating Måneskin's lead vocalist Damiano David in late November 2023. 3. "Lethal Woman" The upbeat song that describes Dove's personality as a "lethal woman", after she came out as queer. 2. "Breakfast" The pop-rock song that described a woman taking care o

Road to 2024 Indonesian general election: Celebrities who took part as regional candidates (Jakarta)

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JAKARTA – With the 2024 Indonesian general election to be held on February 14, 2024 (along with the two-round presidential election ), there are many celebrites who became candidates for regional council for 2024-2029. And here are some celebrities who are the candidates from Jakarta region. 1. Once Mekel The singer-songwriter who formerly brought his singing voices in the popular rock band Dewa 19 in 2000s, will represent PDIP party for supporting Ganjar-Mahfud coalition . He will become a legislative candidate for Jakarta 2, covering South Jakarta, Central Jakarta, and Overseas regions, while his former bandmate Ahmad Dhani will be voted for Surabaya and Sidoarjo regions, representing Gerindra party for supporting Prabowo-Gibran coalition . 2. Pasha (Sigit Purnomo) The singer-songwriter known as the lead vocalist for the band UNGU, will represent PAN party for supporting Prabowo-Gibran. Pasha will be voted under his election number 5 for Jakarta 3

2023 year in review: Kim Sejeong

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Singer-songwriter and actress Kim Sejeong has had the busiest year in 2023: acting, releasing music, and becoming ambassador of fashion brands. In this article, we recap every section of Sejeong's activities throughout 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 김세정 (@clean_0828) 1. Acting After success taking main roles in Business Proposal and Today's Webtoon  in 2022, Sejeong continues her acting breakthrough by starring in the season 2 of Uncanny Counter , where she reprised her role as Do Hana, one of the four counters who continued to revenge against demons whose possesed every human. The role earned her two awards at 2023 Asia Artist Awards for Best Actor and Actress Popularity Award categories. Later in December, she debuted as a theater/musical actress in the play Temple . 2. Music [🎧]⁰KIM SEJEONG⁰1st ALBUM '문(門)'⁰Music has been released Check it out on ALL music s

Akatsuki vs. Disney Villains: battles we'll love to see

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AURADON CITY – If you are superfan of both Naruto and Disney's Descendants , you must to read this article! This article is about the fantasy/dream battles between the two villainous groups from two different universes: Akatsuki from Naruto , and Disney Villains . What are they? Let the battles begin! 1. Pain vs. Captain Hook Pain and Hook are the leaders of their own organization: Pain leads the Akatsuki; while Hook captained the pirates. Both Pain and Hook also have their own supernatural powers. 2. Tobi vs. Gaston Both villains have also their own strong powers. • Other battles 3. Itachi vs. Jafar 4. Kisame vs. Hades 5. Hidan vs. Chernabog 6. Kakuzu vs. Dr. Facilier 7. Deidara vs. Queen Of Hearts 8. Konan vs. Maleficent 9. Orochimaru vs. Cruella De Vil 10. Zetsu vs. Scar 11. Sasori vs. Ursula So which battle is your favorite to watch? Tell us what you think! For more updates on Naruto, visit naruto.com !

Evolusi Honda CR-V dari masa ke masa

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JAKARTA – Siapa sih yang tidak kenal dengan mobil Honda CR-V ? Bagi Anda penggemar ataupun pemilik setia CR-V dari generasi ke generasi, mobil SUV andalan Jepang ini sudah menikmati kesuksesan sebagai SUV terlaris di Indonesia selama lebih dari 20 tahun. Kini, CR-V telah memasuki generasi keenam yang baru meluncur di Indonesia pada ajang GIIAS 2023 lalu. Seperti apakah sejarah Honda CR-V di Indonesia? 1. Generasi pertama Honda CR-V generasi pertama diproduksi dari 1996 sampai 2001. Saat itu, hanya 1 model yang tersedia dengan mesin 2.0L (tenaga maks. 126 hp (94 kW) dan torsi maks. 180 Nm). Honda CR-V mengalami perubahan minor tahun 1999 dengan adanya perubahan mesin. Hal itu disebabkan karena adanya kritikan pada mesinnya yang tidak cukup mumpuni tenaganya untuk membawa CR-V yang 1.500 kg. Maka, Honda membaharui mesinnya sehingga tenaganya menjadi 146 hp (109 kW)/6200 rpm dan torsi 133 lb·ft (180 N·m)/4500 rpm. Honda CR-V generasi pertama mulai dipasarkan di In

Descendants 4 cast profile: Malia Baker

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In the previous two articles, we brought you profiles of Kylie Cantrall and Ruby Rose Turner. In this article, we will bring you profile of Canadian actress Malia Baker , another young actress who will also star in Descendants: Rise Of Red , where she stars as Chloe Charming, daughter of Prince Charming and younger sister to Chad. Here is a profile of Malia Baker. - Life and career Malia was born on December 18, 2006, in Botswana. She's raised from Canadian family. Baker had only begun acting classes one year prior to winning her series regular role through Netflix's North American-wide search. She has also appeared in the TV series A Million Little Things and The Flash , as well as Hallmark’s TV movie, Hope at Christmas . Baker is also an avid reader and writer and would like the opportunity to use her "arts and her smarts so that she is able to be a role model for younger bi-racial youth and girls in general". She portrayed Mary Anne Spier i

2023 year in review: Dove Cameron

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Singer-songwriter and actress Dove Cameron has had the busiest year in 2023: releasing music, acting, and as well as winning more awards. In this article, we recap Dove Cameron's activities throughout 2023, from January to December 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DOVE (@dovecameron) 1. January pic.twitter.com/B5WxyZO1Uk — Dove Cameron (@DoveCameron) January 6, 2023 On January, Cameron announced on her Twitter that the album will be titled "Celestial Body" (before eventually retitled into Alchemical ). She also attended haute couture events at 2023 Paris Fashion Week. 2. February In February, Cameron released her duet single with Khalid titled "We Go Down Together". Khalid previously dueted with Normani in 2018 with "Love Lies". Also in 2023, Khalid also released his solo single "Softest Touch". 3. March Dove began the month by attending Billboa