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GMA Network
a day ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Pacquiao ready to spring surprise as he targets Barrios' belt in comeback fight
TGB Promotions President Tom Brown (C) looks on as Manny Pacquiao (L) and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (R) pose during their news conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (ETHAN MILLER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday (Sunday, Philippine time) showdown at the MGM Grand. The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he was returning for another opportunity to make history. "I'm enjoying training camp as much as I did when I was 26 or 29 years old. The motivation to train hard and the discipline are the same," Pacquiao said at Wednesday's press conference. "I mean, it's because I've been away from boxing why I'm still interested and passionate about fighting." READ MORE | Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios: What you need to know The veteran fighter retired from boxing in 2021. He had a stint in the Philippine Senate from 2016 to 2022 and an unsuccessful 2022 presidential bid. His remarkable record includes championships in eight weight divisions, a first in boxing history, and he was the oldest welterweight world champion at age 40 in 2019. "I cannot imagine that I am still fighting here in the Grand Arena after 24 years. It's a blessing, a favor from God, and I'm so thankful to be here, still fighting and putting on a good show for the fans," he said. The Filipino is also enjoying being the underdog: "In so many of my fights I was the underdog, and I surprised them... Manny always brings surprises," he added. Standing in his path is Barrios, a Mexican-American with 29 wins (18 by knockout) and two defeats in 32 bouts, who remains confident despite facing a boxing great. "You know, Manny is a very likeable person. I can't think of anything bad to say about him other than, you know, he's facing me for my title," Barrios said. "At the end of the day, he's just another man in there. He's another opponent trying to take my title, regardless of everything he's accomplished and given to the sport," the 30-year-old added. —Reuters
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bruno Mars jokes he's 'almost out of debt' after $50m gambling loss
The singer made a cheeky joke about his debt problems on his Instagram as he shared a clip from a recent gig. Bruno Mars has made a light hearted joke about his rumoured debt as he performed with BlackPink's Rosé in Los Angeles. The 39-year-old singer delighted fans on July 13 when he made a surprise appearance on stage during BlackPink's Deadline World Tour Show. The star, whose real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, performed their hit song APT on stage with band member Rosé. Sharing the moment on social media, Bruno shared a clip of himself running across the stage as confetti fell from the ceiling with his 42.M Instagram followers. Bruno hilariously captioned the post: "Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!" Fans were left in stitches by the singer's cheeky comment and laughed along with him. One replied: "Almost out of debt lollll". Another wrote: "BRUNO YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR IS ICONIC." A third commented: "Hahaha the caption!!" A fourth added: "We love you Brunoooo!" The official YouTube Instagram account also wrote: "We live for this duo." The post has now brought in over 950k likest. Bruno's caption referred to rumours from 2023 that the singer was in millions of pounds worth of debt after gambling away $50m (£37.4m) at MGM Casinos, the Metro reports. It was then claimed that the singer's long-term performance partnership, which has been in place with the company since 2016, was put in place to offset the money the star owed. MGM Resorts International denied the claims, stating: "MGM and Bruno's partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect." Their statement in March 2024 to E! News was: "Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM. "We're proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world's most thrilling and dynamic performers. Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests." Bruno and Rosé's hit song APT has been a huge hit across the board for the pair with almost two billion streams on YouTube and 1.8billion streams on Spotify. The singer, who is originally from Hawaii, has many collaboration tracks which have been a huge success. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. These include his 2024 song Die With A Smile with Lady Gaga which has 2.7bn streams on Spotify. The singer's other popular songs with features include Uptown Funk with Mark Ronson and Please Me with Cardi B. Bruno rose to fame in 2010 with his debut Doo-Wops & Hooligans which featured tracks Just The Way You Are, Grenade, Marry You and The Lazy Song. It has been estimated that the 16-time Grammy winner is worth approximately $175M (£131m), all thanks to his hit songs, songwriting, album sales, tours, and luxurious Las Vegas residencies.
Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
MGM China Clarifies Reports Of Actor Jacky Heung Getting Sued For Failing To Repay RM700k Debt
Despite the glitz and the glamour, some stars have fallen into debt due to poor spending habits and addiction. Recently, rumours circulated that MGM China sued Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung (向佐) for failing to repay a massive debt. Reports of the issue emerged earlier this week, alleging that the actor was facing legal action from MGM China Holdings after failing to repay a loan taken from a Macau casino in December 2024. According to reports, Jacky borrowed HK$2 million (approximately RM1.08 million) from the casino in the form of gaming chips, with the stipulation to repay the full amount on the same day. However, months have passed since the day, and Jacky now allegedly owes the company HK$1.4 million (approximately RM759,000). As there has not been any repayment, MGM filed a claim in the Hong Kong District Court for the outstanding amount plus interest. The loan agreement states that the company is entitled to collect interest at an annual rate of 18%, calculated from the date of borrowing until the debt is repaid in full. The lawsuit garnered media attention because of Jacky's status as an actor and his family background. The 41-year-old is the son of renowned HK actor and director Charles Heung (向華強) and film producer Tiffany Chen (陳嵐). Thankfully, it appears that the case has been settled, as MGM China revealed yesterday (Tuesday, 15th July 2025) that the debt has been fully repaid. The lawsuit against Jacky has also been dismissed. The statement clarified that Jacky acted as a guarantor for a third party in the loan and that the legal action was standard procedure to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, this particular case attracted too much attention, which caused inconvenience to the actor and his image. As such, MGM China has urged all parties to refrain from spreading inaccurate information. Additionally, the company wouldn't issue any further comments on the matter. Jacky has yet to address the matter, but we're glad the issue was resolved quickly and didn't escalate into something bigger. What are your thoughts on this? Sources: Dimsum Daily (1)(2)
Geek Girl Authority
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Jane Luk Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Horror Interviews Stuff We Like TV & Streaming We had the privilege of chatting with Jane Luk about her recurring role on MGM+'s The Institute and what fans can expect from the Stephen King adaptation. Read on for our interview.
Geek Girl Authority
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Viggo Hanvelt Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Horror Interviews Stuff We Like TV & Streaming We had the privilege of chatting with Viggo Hanvelt about his role in MGM+'s The Institute and what viewers can expect from the series. Check out our interview.
