If you have ever watched one of Team USA’s artistic swimming routines—which include flips, dives, handstands, and dramatic splashing through the water all with a full face of glam and hair—you have likely wondered how the red lipstick and cat eyeliner stay in place. “Competition makeup isn’t a big secret like people may think!” swimmer … Read more
Simone Biles is back. The greatest gymnast in history opened her Paris Games today with an impressive showing at the Women’s Team All-Around qualifiers, leading the U.S. squad (including Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera) to a likely spot in the Finals. Biles, who faced difficulties in Tokyo with the “twisties” (a … Read more
PARIS — The Palais Omnisports was the place to be on the second day of the Paris Olympics. To watch Simone Biles, of course, and to be seen. A star-studded crowd attended the return to the Olympics of Biles, the most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics. Among the high-profile fans were Hollywood star … Read more
PARIS — PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal decided to play singles at the Paris Olympics, starting by facing Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in the first round on Sunday, Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, told The Associated Press. The 38-year-old Nadal has dealt with a series of injuries the past two seasons. His right thigh was taped … Read more
PARIS — PARIS (AP) — Fashion. Sports. And of course, the rain. Those were the topics — separately, and together — on everyone’s lips as a gaggle of luminaries from sports, entertainment and media packed into Ralph Lauren’s Paris eatery Saturday evening in yet another high-wattage celebrity Olympic gathering in the French capital. The starry … Read more
PARIS — Fresh off the year’s most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The first of its kind at an Olympic Games for India, the temporary house is meant to promote Indian culture as the country aspires to host the 2036 Games. The endeavor was born from … Read more
PARIS — The Olympians were wet for hours. For some, it didn’t matter. Others had to navigate the unexpected conditions and make the most of it. Athletes from around the world paraded on boats in rain-soaked uniforms for Friday’s soggy opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The four-hour event on the Seine River went on … Read more
What went into Erivo’s look, which channeled Elphaba realness? It was a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble in—what else?—emerald green. “We were inspired by Dominique Deveraux from Dynasty when finding references,” says Erivo, who was styled by Jason Bolden. “Her edge, her sophistication, her elegant Parisian style. It’s also been lovely to use the reference of a beautiful, … Read more
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In the big lead-up to the film, Grande says she’s built an unbreakable bond with her co-star Erivo, who also shined at the opening ceremony in an emerald Louis Vuitton look. “It’s a very special moment in our lives, and I’m so thankful I get to share it with Cynthia,” says Grande. “I think my … Read more
CHATEAUROUX, France — China has won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, but its athletes were nowhere near Paris. The Olympic shooting range, a three-hour drive from Paris in the city of Chateauroux, was the venue for Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao to shoot for gold in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team … Read more
