Being personally picked by boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao to sing at the boxing event of the year is already a huge honor. But an even bigger bonus is Charice’s opportunity to sing for a star-studded audience and millions of people across the globe who are tuning in for the fight.

The Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley fight has reached atmospheric heights of buzz and promotion over the weeks, and as we’re nearing May 7, more and more details are released about the fight. Rapper Rick Ross confirmed on Twitter that he’ll be walking Pacquiao to the ring. Ross, aside from being a recording artist, is also known for his feud with 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of Pacquiao’s boxing rivals. Read the full story

Born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco, the young, petite Filipina singer with the powerful voice is now simply known as Charice. After making it to the finals of Little Big Star, an American Idol type show in the Philippines, she was invited to appear on a South Korean talent show called Star King. Soon after, Charice became a YouTube sensation and her fanbase on the infamous video site continues to grow. Thanks to her YouTube success she was noticed by Ellen and invited by the popular talk show host to appear on her show, introducing her for the first time ever to the American audience. Read the full story