Diane Ackerman 
Jolly’s opening ceremony drew on all kinds of performing arts, stitching together musical phrases from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Georges Bizet’s Carmen, and a thrilling set by the French heavy metal band Gojira at the Conciergerie. (Later on, in another engaging display of Paris’s cultural diversity, the rapper Rim’K, wearing a checkered … Read more
Some restaurant folk have a habit of opening restaurants I’d recommend to nobody. They know who they are. Those huge, hulking, fancy openings, always but always adorned with huge, imported chandeliers and calfskin banquettes. Pretty to look at, and they’ll give you a table for eight for Susan’s birthday and serve you pumpkin ravioli, but … Read more
Weddings are undoubtedly stressful events, particularly when you’re the bride given much of the planning can fall on you. And while all brides have their moments, this one bride takes the cake for being the biggest Bridezilla of them all. The anonymous woman recently sparked fury on the internet after sharing her shocking non-negotiables for … Read more
The joy of the look was that it felt very organic to Gaga, whose Jazz & Piano show pays homage to the sounds of the past with her signature spin, but it felt très French too. “I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a … Read more
Tech-savvy shoppers are full of praise for a pair of noise cancelling headphones that are challenging industry giants Sony and Bose. The JLab JBuds LUX ANC Smart Active Noise Cancelling Headphones are ideal for using on bustling streets or in noisy offices thanks to its impressive active noise cancellation and technology that blocks out distractions … Read more
After a years-long hiatus, Céline Dion made a triumphant return to the stage at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Canadian singer closed out the four-hour spectacular on the terrace of the Eiffel Tower after fellow powerhouse Lady Gaga kicked off the show on the bank of the Seine. Handout/Getty … Read more
What are you up to this weekend? We just dropped Anton off at sleepaway camp in Vermont — his very first time! I’ve been thinking about him non-stop and hope he’s having fun. Any tips from experienced parents for how to calm your own nerves? I never went growing up, so it’s all new to me. … Read more
Emily in Paris, the hit Netflix show that follows the American expat Emily Cooper as she navigates the French capital, is known for outraging Parisians with its cliches about berets, their rudeness and fondness for long lunches. However, it was millennials this week who were left horrified after the release of a trailer for its … Read more
Former US international gymnast turned Philippines star Levi Jung-Ruivivar is on the mend after suffering a “severe allergic reaction” during an evening walk at the Paris Olympics on Monday. The 18-year-old has a tree nut allergy but said she does not believe she ingested the allergen. Aware it was anaphylaxis, Jung-Ruivivar returned to her room … Read more
Dr. Ibrahim also points out that using a bidet can cut back on or eliminate that irritation: “Bidet usage is much healthier for perianal skin because the usage of water cuts down on the usage of chemically laden wet wipes and toilet paper.” All of that is to say: Using a bidet is not just … Read more
