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FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS A DUAL CITIZEN: U.S. AND MEXICO

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The national anthems of the Philippines (left) and the United States (right) sang at at the MGM Grand Saturday night.
The national anthems of the Philippines (left) and the United States (right) sung  at at the MGM Grand Saturday night.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) – There was one too many national anthems sung during Saturday’s boxing fight between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather.

In addition to the Philippine and American national anthems, the Mexican national anthem was also sung just before the boxers entered the ring.

The announcer said the Mexican National Anthem was being sung to commemorate Cinco De Mayo. Many speculated that it was a demand made by Tecate beer (brewed in Mexico), one of the fight’s major sponsors.

Well, an investigative reporting done by The Adobo Chronicles revealed that it was one of the conditions imposed upon by Mayweather when he signed the deal with the Pacquiao camp.

It turns out that Mayweather is a dual citizen — of the U.S. and Mexico. His Mexican connection explains his surname which pays tribute to the month of May, as in ‘Mayo’ in Spanish. As in Cinco de Mayo.

There will certainly be a lot of celebration going on with the Mayweather camp: a unanimous decision victory over Pacquiao, Cinco de Mayo and bottomless Tecate beer!

 

Film and TV, Music, Sports

NFL NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES IN SUPER BOWL XLIX NATIONAL ANTHEM

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Menzel
Menzel

PHOENIX, Arizona (The Adobo Chronicles) – John Travolta introduced her as Adele Dazeem at last year’s Academy Awards. She is none other than Broadway star Idina Menzel, who sang the Oscar-winning Best Song, ‘Let It Go’ from the Disney animated film ‘Frozen.’

The Tony award winner, 43, was just announced as the singer of the national anthem at this Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIX (that’s 49 for the Roman Numeral-challenged).

Despite its confidence in Menzel, the National Football League (NFL) is not taking any chances.   It doesn’t want a repeat of the many instances when celebrity singers messed up with the lyrics of the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’

So, the NFL has decided to project the lyrics of the National Anthem on the stadium’s giant screens to make sure Menzel is not only perfect in pitch but also flawless in words.

Plus, the audience and television viewers can sing along. Now, that would be very patriotic!

As for the half-time show performer Katy Perry… well, she will be Katy Perry.

International, Music, Politics, Religion, Travel

POPE FRANCIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: WRONG NATIONAL ANTHEM PLAYED AT WELCOME CEREMONIES

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MANILA, Philippines (Exclusive to The Adobo Chronicles) – Pope Francis arrived at Villamor Airbase in Manila on Thursday for a 5-day visit to this predominantly Roman Catholic Asian nation.

The pope was greeted with all the pomp and formality afforded any foreign state visitor or dignitary. He was met by no less than Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino.

The welcome ceremony began with the playing of the national anthems of the Philippines and the Vatican.

Alas, organizers of the ceremony played the wrong anthem for the Vatican. They played the national anthem of Italy. (Click on video clip above to listen to the correct national anthem of the Vatican).

Someone forgot to tell the organizers that the Vatican, although located in Rome, Italy, is a separate state, and as such has its own national anthem.

The pope immediately noticed the error and whispered to President Aquino, “It’s the wrong anthem!” Aquino then blushed in shame and was visibly upset at the gaffe.

Aquino tried to make up by shouting ‘Viva il Papa!’ immediately after the anthem was played.

Quick thinking, Mr. President!