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GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Blackpink in Philippine Arena: Ticketing details of 'Deadline' concert in November
Blackpink is coming back to the Philippines and will meet Filipino fans yet again for their 'Deadline' show on November 22 and 23 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. On Friday, Live Nation Philippines dropped the ticket prices and sale schedule for the South Korean girl group's upcoming concert. Here are the ticket prices: VIP Pit - P19,500 Floor Standing - P15,000 LBA Premium - P14,000 LBA Regular - P13,500 LBB Premium - P13,000 LBB Regular - P11,500 UBA - P9,000 UBB Premium - P7,000 UBB Regular - P6,000 UBB Sides - P5,000 UBC Premium - P4,000 UBC Regular - P3,000 The VIP Pit package comes with the ticket, a VIP gift, a VIP laminate and lanyard, early entry, and a dedicated merch lane. The Weverse BLINK membership (global) presale is set for June 10 at 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., while the VISA presale is scheduled for June 11 at 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The general sale will take place on June 12 at 11:00 a.m. Blackpink's 'Deadline' world tour will kick off at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea on July 5 and 6 and will span across several cities in Europe, the United States, London, and Asia. Blackpink was also in the Philippines in 2023 for their 'Born Pink' concert. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Free AI Bracket Calculator Boosts Your March Madness Picks!
Built for fans, powered by AI. This free tool uses machine learning to analyze extensive basketball data and historical trends, helping you make smarter March Madness picks this year. ATLANTA, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lean Basketball Analytics (LBA) is excited to unveil its March Madness AI Bracket Calculator —a free AI-powered tool designed to help fans make smarter picks for this year's NCAA Tournament. Using machine learning, it analyzes advanced basketball data, key performance metrics, and historical trends to highlight potential upsets, predict deep tournament runs, and explore every possible matchup—all through a fun, interactive experience. 'We're excited to share LBA's March Madness AI Bracket Calculator—a completely free tool designed to make filling out your bracket fun and strategic,' said CEO Chris Mast. 'By combining cutting-edge AI with an easy user experience, we're empowering fans to make smarter picks and, hopefully, stress a little less when filling out those brackets.' 'Plus, signing up for the calculator gives you free access to explore our LBA analytics platform, showcasing all men's and women's tournament teams,' continued Chris. 'We're excited to share this with fans because this is the same analytics platform trusted by coaches and media worldwide.' New college staffs using LBA have averaged seven additional wins, and LBA's insights played a key role in Presbyterian Women's historic run last March. Internationally, LBA's services assisted a professional team in the Philippines in securing their championship. Now, for the first time, Lean Basketball Analytics is bringing that same competitive edge to fans. Fans can access the AI Bracket calculator by simply filling out a short signup form. The LBA March Madness AI Bracket Calculator offers several key advantages: Completely Free and Accessible: Unlike many premium prediction models, our tool is 100% free to all basketball fans. Unique and Powerful: One of the only AI-driven tools specifically designed to predict March Madness outcomes. Fun and Interactive: A user-friendly experience that lets you dynamically explore every possible matchup. AI-Powered Insights: Move beyond gut feelings with AI-backed probabilities for smarter, strategic bracket choices. Advanced Proprietary Metrics: Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs), playstyle matchups, and AI-driven patterns for the most accurate predictions. For Every Fan: Whether you're a casual viewer or a seasoned basketball expert, this tool enhances your tournament experience. Beyond the calculator and platform access, you can also join LBA's bracket challenge, for a chance at prizes that include LBA gear, free access to the LBA analytics platform next year, and continued access to the AI calculator. Sign up today at and let AI help you conquer your bracket! Lean Basketball Analytics (LBA) is a cutting-edge basketball analytics service provider designed to empower coaches, media professionals, and fans with intuitive, affordable, and actionable data insights. Our tools leverage advanced machine learning and optimization algorithms to help teams refine strategies, maximize player performance, and achieve more wins. Unlike traditional analytics providers, LBA prioritizes accessibility, user experience, and a passion for the game—blending numbers with strategy to unlock potential at every level. For more information, visit
BBC News
13-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Leeds Bradford Airport expansion to be completed by winter 2026
The expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is set to be completed in winter 2026 as it prepares to enter the second phase of extension of the existing terminal is expected to be finished by summer second phase of the development, which has just been granted permission, is the refurbishment of the current terminal by winter Hodder, chief executive of LBA said it was "the first major improvement to our terminal since its opening in1968 and is long overdue". He added: "It's vitally important to upgrade LBA to the world-class facility Yorkshire deserves."LBA also announced that the contract to complete the upgrade would be awarded to Northern Irish firm Farrans Montague, its regional director, said: "Leeds is an important region for our business."We are all frequent users of LBA and we are looking forward to working together with the airport's team on the successful delivery of the next stage of the project." By 2025, LBA said it expected to contribute a total of £460m to the local economy, directly employing 2,100 people and indirectly supporting 4,500 Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer and MP for Leeds West and Pudsey, previously opposed expanding LBA but has since changed her mind and stated "the way we fly has changed". She has since backed a third runway at London Heathrow and the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield led to activists from the Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA) to protest outside Ms Reeves' constituency office. The Chancellor had justified her U-turn by saying planes now ran on 'sustainable' aviation fuels (SAF).But GALBA chair Nick Hodgkinson said: "I'm sorry to say that claim does not stand up to scrutiny. "While SAF can be made from waste matter, there is a very limited supply of genuinely sustainable feedstock to make it."LBA aims to become a net-zero carbon airport by to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
