Snoop Dogg marked the start of the Paris Games by taking a stroll with a large, burning, conical item — the Olympic torch, of course. The “Gin and Juice” rapper on Friday carried the flame in the final stretches of its journey through the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis, marking the commencement of the Olympic Games … Read more
The music icon — who starred in the clip that aired during NBC and Peacock’s primetime replay of the opening ceremony — donned a sparkling red, white and blue “USA” bodysuit along with a cowboy hat and boots as she greeted members of both the men’s and women’s gymnastics teams. “Oui oui, Paris — we … Read more
Celine Dion brought the Paris Olympics opening ceremony to a magnificent end with her first performance since announcing her diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder in 2022. Dressed in a glittery silver gown, she delivered a stirring rendition of “L’hymne à l’amour,” co-written and famously performed by French singer Édith Piaf, on a platform partway … Read more
Every time the Olympics come around, it seems there’s a different disease stalking the event. At Rio 2016 it was Zika. At the postponed Tokyo games it was Covid. And at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer? Take your pick. Authorities have been working to contain both dengue and measles, which have been on the … Read more
A pest expert has revealed an ingenious tip for keeping holidaymakers’ clothes free of bed bugs, amid fears the UK could be hit with another invasion of the parasitic insects. Pest-busting specialists Rentokil say they’ve seen a 117-percent increase in enquiries about the blood-sucking creatures, and are warning the millions heading abroad this summer to … Read more
For the first time a luxury brand is an Olympic sponsor. And it’s not just one brand, it’s the empire of LVMH. “We tried to find a way with the Olympic Committee – to be able to show maybe something that has never been done before with the Olympics,” LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault … Read more
Paris: Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris on Friday during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country’s hugely ambitious vision for the Games.The parade on Friday evening will see up to 7,500 competitors travel down a six-kilometre (four-mile) stretch of the river Seine on a flotilla … Read more
Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night. Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has … Read more
Team USA sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson is fast on her feet to deal with tears, too. (Watch the video below.) Richardson, a gold medal favorite in the 100 meters at the Paris Olympics, consoled an overcome Cardi B as the two chatted about their struggles in an undated interview snippet shared by NBC on X … Read more
Behind the Burgundy façade of this former liquor store in the 11th, you’ll find a cheeky, retro bistro with tiled floors and a cherry-red bar serving up what might be the best brunch in Paris. Superb, seasonally-inspired dishes elevate standard brunch fare to mouthwatering heights—think pumpkin brioche French toast swimming in creme anglaise and studded … Read more
