Vanity Fair is reporting that several prominent A-list celebrities have advised that they will not be in attendance next Sunday. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez have all indicated that they will not be in attendance for the event at the White House. Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham and Tom Brady […]
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White announces plan to “tell the story of America” at UFC at The White House
Similar to UFC Noche at the Sphere in 2024, Dana White tells the Hollywood Reporter says that it will “tell the story of America” in between fights at the UFC White House event. I’m afraid to know. Dana’s “Love letter to Mexican combat sports” at the Sphere included artistic interpretations in between fights. The Hollywood […]
Casting call: White House seeks “fit” military for UFC White House event
The Washington Post and NBC News among other outlets are reporting the the Department of Defense are seeking out military that meet a certain physical criteria to attend the UFC White House event on June 14th. A Pentagon memo indicates requirements for military. Any uniformed military member across the world can apply for tickets. While […]
Disclosure reveals president purchased stock in TKO
As construction continues in front of the White House for the June 14th event, the Huffington Post reports that he purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 of stock of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC on March 25 of this year. The HuffPost reviewed financial disclosures which were released by the U.S. Office […]
White on cover of Time Magazine
Dana White appears on the cover of Time this week as the UFC elevates its national profile with the UFC White House event on the president’s birthday. The article profile’s White and although he proclaims he no longer is involved in matchmaking, is still the face of the company. Despite the company being synonymous with […]