Paris Olympics closing ceremony highlights: Marchand blows out Olympic flame
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics closing ceremony highlights: Marchand blows out Olympic flame

Hindustan Times  

The monumental Stade de France was turned into a concert hall as 'Seine-national' Paris bid 'au revoir' to the Olympics 2024 on Monday. Hollywood legend Tom Cruise abseil down the Stade de France after Paris handed over the Olympic baton to Los Angeles - the host of the Summer Games 2028. A-listers Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg headlined the closing ceremony during the LA handover of the Olympic Games.. ‘Mission Possible’ for Tom Cruise in Paris Hollywood legend Cruise was heavily tipped to perform the spectacular stunt sequence for the passing of the Summer Games from Paris to Los Angeles. PR Sreejesh joins Manu Bhake as India's flagbearer at closing ceremony Hockey legend PR Sreejesh joined star shooter Manu Bhaker as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games. Here’s all you need to know Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: -France's Leon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Closing ceremony rocks with Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, H.E.R. and more
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Closing ceremony rocks with Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, H.E.R. and more

The Hindu  

The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday featured performances by a diverse lineup of artists, including Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and H.E.R. The show opened with French-American band Phoenix performing their hit “Lisztomania.” The set included guest appearances from French artist Kavinsky and Belgian singer Angèle, who joined for a rendition of “Nightcall.” 🎸 Paris is rising for …

2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony review: Tom Cruise takes flight in show that’s less high art, more pop concert
4 months, 1 week ago

2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony review: Tom Cruise takes flight in show that’s less high art, more pop concert

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “This is not the time for high …

Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Parisian theatre, visual spectacle, and Hollywood end Summer Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Parisian theatre, visual spectacle, and Hollywood end Summer Games

The Hindu  

Highlighting the marriage of tradition and modernity as one of its underlying themes, Paris 2024, which began unconventionally on the beautiful Seine river, closed the greatest show on earth conventionally with the Stade de France serving as a grand theatre to emphasise the Olympic Games as a human monument. For the first time, the women’s marathon concluded the Olympic Games …

Olympics: Tom Cruise takes over Paris, transfers flag to LA 2028
4 months, 1 week ago

Olympics: Tom Cruise takes over Paris, transfers flag to LA 2028

India Today  

Legendary actor Tom Cruise cut a beautiful promo in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday, 11 August. Cruise jumped from the roof of the Stade de France where the ceremony was held and helped the Olympic committee to transfer the flag from Paris to Los Angeles where the next edition of the games is set to be …

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways

Al Jazeera  

As the 2024 games end with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look back on the two-week sports spectacular. Here are five key takeaways from this year’s Olympics: ‘From one day to the next, the whole of France became Olympic’ Paris brought down the curtain on an Olympic Games that brought scintillating sport to the heart of the French …

Paris Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France hands over Games hosting to Los Angeles for 2028
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France hands over Games hosting to Los Angeles for 2028

ABC  

The Paris Olympics have come to a fitting conclusion with a joyous closing ceremony capping off more than two weeks of athletic competition. US finishes on top of Olympic medal tally Photo shows A'ja Wilson celebrates during US win over France in Paris Olympics women's basketball final. Key Events Time to say goodbye from the Paris Olympics Sun 11 Aug …

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony highlights: Snoop Dogg and Tom Cruise welcome Olympics to LA, Phoenix rises in the Air, and athletes rebel as Paris bids adieu
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony highlights: Snoop Dogg and Tom Cruise welcome Olympics to LA, Phoenix rises in the Air, and athletes rebel as Paris bids adieu

ABC  

Well, friends, we did it. Women's marathon gets the coolest medal ceremony As the final event of the Paris Olympics, finishing late on Sunday, the women's marathon gets the best possible medal ceremony: right in the middle of the Stade de France. The Red Hot Chili Peppers soundtrack the montage featuring iconic athletes Kate Courtney, Michael Johnson, and Jagger Eaton …

Paris bids adieu to 2024 Olympic Games with glittering closing ceremony at Stade de France
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris bids adieu to 2024 Olympic Games with glittering closing ceremony at Stade de France

India TV News  

After 16 days of non-stop sporting action, Paris said farewell to the 2024 Olympic Games with a glittering closing ceremony at Stade de France on Sunday, August 11. A pre-recorded showed the journey of the Olympic Torch which arrived at the Stadium followed by official farewell speeches from the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and the 2024 Paris Organising …

Photos: Closing ceremony at Paris opens up 2028 Summer Olympics for L.A.
4 months, 1 week ago

Photos: Closing ceremony at Paris opens up 2028 Summer Olympics for L.A.

LA Times  

The world watched as the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics come to a close, with plenty of drama draped across iconic venues. The organizers that will bring the Olympics to Southern California in 2028 offered a sneak peek during Sunday night’s closing ceremony at Stade de France. A performer repels down from the stadium during the closing ceremony. Actor Tom Cruise …

Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
4 months, 1 week ago

Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium and from Long Beach in Southern California. FILE - U.S. artist Snoop Dogg gestures during the men’s skateboarding park finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, on Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. After he performed …

Every Olympic flagbearer for Paris 2024 closing ceremony including Alex Yee and Katie Ledecky
4 months, 1 week ago

Every Olympic flagbearer for Paris 2024 closing ceremony including Alex Yee and Katie Ledecky

The Independent  

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As Olympic competition winds down, Paris security services shift their focus to the closing ceremony
4 months, 1 week ago

As Olympic competition winds down, Paris security services shift their focus to the closing ceremony

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the Olympic competition winds …

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony
4 months, 1 week ago

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony

Associated Press  

PARIS — The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to perform Sunday. Each of the music artists is a California native, including H.E.R., who is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France. “This is the biggest moment in …

Paris Olympics 2024: Tom Cruise, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and more to perform in closing ceremony; everything we know
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Tom Cruise, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and more to perform in closing ceremony; everything we know

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Olympics 2024 is coming to a wrap as excitement builds for the closing ceremony. Tom Cruise is all set to perform at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. The singer also confirmed it through her latest Instagram post, which read, “LA28 Handover performer.” Snoop Dogg Rapper Snoop Dogg became an internet fixture in the last few …

Paris Olympics closing ceremony highlights: Marchand blows out Olympic flame
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics closing ceremony highlights: Marchand blows out Olympic flame

Hindustan Times  

The monumental Stade de France was turned into a concert hall as 'Seine-national' Paris bid 'au revoir' to the Olympics 2024 on Monday. Hollywood legend Tom Cruise abseil down the Stade de France after Paris handed over the Olympic baton to Los Angeles - the host of the Summer Games 2028. A-listers Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre, …

Paris Olympics 2024 day 16 live updates: Closing ceremony of 33rd Olympic Games ends
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 day 16 live updates: Closing ceremony of 33rd Olympic Games ends

The Hindu  

This LIVE is now closed. The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause. The two-hour-long show, created by Thomas Jolly, began with a musical ode to the Games’ …

LA28 touts ‘authentically Los Angeles’ Olympics as it takes handoff from Paris
4 months, 1 week ago

LA28 touts ‘authentically Los Angeles’ Olympics as it takes handoff from Paris

LA Times  

No other city in the world can do what Paris has done over the last three weeks, staging the drama of Olympic competition against the mise-en-scene of a glowing Eiffel Tower and the lush gardens of Versailles. Tom Cruise rappels from the top of the Stade de France during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday. There …

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics' closing ceremony
4 months, 1 week ago

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics' closing ceremony

New Indian Express  

PARIS: The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to perform Sunday. Each of the music artists is a California native, including H.E.R., who is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France. “This is the biggest moment in LA28 …

Imane Khelif and Katie Ledecky among the flag bearers at the closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Imane Khelif and Katie Ledecky among the flag bearers at the closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif will be among the flag bearers when Olympic athletes bid farewell to the Paris Games in a closing ceremony at France’s national stadium on Sunday night. The closing ceremony features the athletes’ parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Here is …

How to Watch Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg at the Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Watch Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg at the Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony

Wired  

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics will be remembered for a lot of things: drag performances, shameful allegations against some female athletes, swimming in the Seine, and, of course, incredible sporting achievements. On Sunday, the Games will add another memory to that list when Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the event's Closing Ceremony in …

L.A. reveals some of its Olympics closing ceremony performers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

L.A. reveals some of its Olympics closing ceremony performers

LA Times  

Rapper Snoop Dogg cheers for the U.S. during women’s gymnastics qualifying at the Paris Olympics on July 28. Southern California musical all-stars Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg will be featured during the Olympic closing ceremony that will help introduce the world to Los Angeles, the Summer Games’ next host. LA28, the group organizing the Los …

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg to perform at Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg to perform at Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony

India TV News  

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to deliver stunning performances at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this Sunday. Leaked details reveal that Cruise will first perform a series of daring motorcycle stunts in France before transitioning to a pre-recorded segment where he parachutes down next to the iconic Hollywood sign …

Olympic Games Paris 2024: French national team’s successes inspire patriotic excitement.
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic Games Paris 2024: French national team’s successes inspire patriotic excitement.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. They make up nearly 2 in 3 Olympics ticket buyers, and they come chanting, jumping up and down, waving flags, shouting “hey” in sync with every French swimmer’s breath. “This here is simply unique.” It’s one thing to go nuts at the country’s two flagship sporting events, Roland-Garros and the Tour de …

Paris Olympics opening ceremony was an insult to millions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics opening ceremony was an insult to millions

Al Jazeera  

I was really looking forward to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. I love a big spectacle – I still remember the 2008 opening ceremony in Beijing, which has been deemed “the greatest ever” by many owing to its grand extravagances. Butch has since revealed some behind-the-scenes details about the opening ceremony, including that the idea …

Paris Olympics 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour Outshines Simone Biles, Qui Qiyuan on Uneven Bars
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour Outshines Simone Biles, Qui Qiyuan on Uneven Bars

News 18  

Algerian teenager Kaylia Nemour outshone gymnastics superstar Simone Biles on the uneven bars Sunday to qualify for the apparatus and the women’s all-around finals at the Paris Olympics. China’s Qiu Qiyuan, 17, who beat Nemour to gold at last year’s world championships in Antwerp, was second with a score of 15.066 points after three of five groups in qualifying. Catch …

Paris Olympics Organisers Apologise for 'Last Supper' Themed Opening Ceremony Featuring Drag Queens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Organisers Apologise for 'Last Supper' Themed Opening Ceremony Featuring Drag Queens

News 18  

Paris Olympics organisers said Sunday they were “really sorry” if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to “disrespect” religion after complaints from French bishops. “Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group,” Paris 2024 spokeswoman Anne Descamps told reporters on Sunday. French President Emmanuel Macron said …

Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris: the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. “Know that it is not France that is speaking but a left-wing minority ready for any provocation,” posted far-right French politician Marion Maréchal, adding a hashtagged “notinmyname.” Here’s a closer look at how Paris both awed and shocked. A 21st-century update of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ DJ and producer Barbara …

Paris Olympics: Furious young Aussie says what most wouldn't dare about opening ceremony stunt that mocked one of the West's most sacred images
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Furious young Aussie says what most wouldn't dare about opening ceremony stunt that mocked one of the West's most sacred images

Daily Mail  

A young Australian has hit out at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, declaring it disrespected 2.4 billion Christians and was a 'sign the West has fallen'. Journalist and entrepreneur Carla Efstratiou has hit out at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, declaring it disrespected 2.4 billion Christians and was a 'sign the West has fallen' Billionaire Elon Musk also …

In Pictures: Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony dazzles audience of 5,00,000
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In Pictures: Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony dazzles audience of 5,00,000

The Hindu  

The Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony took place on July 26 with a splendour like never before. Famous retired French football player and football manager Zinedine Zidane carries the Olympic torch to pass on to Rafale Nadal at the inaugural ceremony at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday July 26. Spanish Tennis player Rafael Nadal carries the Olympic torch after …

Christians slam Paris Olympics for woke parody of the Last Supper during bizarre opening ceremony dubbed the 'worst ever' - mired by technical hitches and the weather that was only saved by Celine Dio
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Christians slam Paris Olympics for woke parody of the Last Supper during bizarre opening ceremony dubbed the 'worst ever' - mired by technical hitches and the weather that was only saved by Celine Dio

Daily Mail  

Christians including Elon Musk have slammed the Paris Olympics opening ceremony for an apparent parody of the Last Supper as technical hitches and rain-drenched performers meant only Canadian singer Celine Dion could save it. The catwalk-turned-stage element of the opening ceremony was criticised by some Christians for allegedly parodying the last supper Other bizarre moments saw a singer dressed as …

2024 Paris Olympics: Lady Gaga delivers dazzling performance during the opening ceremony
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paris Olympics: Lady Gaga delivers dazzling performance during the opening ceremony

The Hindu  

The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday, with rainy skies over the Seine and suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network. Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony — except it was all prerecorded. The Grammy- …

Top 6 moments from the opening ceremony of 2024 Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 6 moments from the opening ceremony of 2024 Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Opening ceremony of 2024 Paris Olympics: The rain made it damp, some of the performances made it boundary-breaking and genre-defying, while the ceremony on the Seine River made it unprecedented. It eventually ended with French Olympic gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec together lighting up the Olympic cauldron as President Emmanuel Macron declared the 2024 Paris Olympic Games open. …

Paris embraces its ‘crazy’ idea to deliver Olympics opening ceremony like no other
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris embraces its ‘crazy’ idea to deliver Olympics opening ceremony like no other

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Floating Parade of Nations and unprecedented scenes at Seine highlights Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Floating Parade of Nations and unprecedented scenes at Seine highlights Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

India TV News  

Paris stunned the world with mesmerising scenes at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 at the Seine River on Friday, July 26. The organising committee delivered a memorable event which started with an unprecedented Parade of Nations and ended with the legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane lighting the Olympic torch. The legendary Zindane emerged with a famous torch and …

Paris Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2024 Games with parade on Seine River as Céline Dion performs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2024 Games with parade on Seine River as Céline Dion performs

ABC  

The Paris Olympics have officially begun following a spectacular — but rain-dampened — opening ceremony held on the Seine, climaxing with a suspenseful torch relay and a breathtaking performance from Céline Dion. Fri 26 Jul Show all key events And that's where we'll leave Paris A By Andrew McGarry It's been a big night for Australia - now let the …

Paris glitters in the rain for ambitious Olympic opening ceremony
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris glitters in the rain for ambitious Olympic opening ceremony

Associated Press  

Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony. Athletes travel by boat along the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024. A torchbearer carries the Olympic flame over a building along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening …

Olympics opening ceremony moments: Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, curious torchbearer and French musicians
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics opening ceremony moments: Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, curious torchbearer and French musicians

Associated Press  

Catch up on AP’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, with performances from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and more. A torch bearer runs atop the Musee d’Orsay, in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. Members of the United States team do a Tiktok dance while traveling along the Seine …

Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says

Associated Press  

Catch up on AP’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, with performances from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and more. PARIS — France’s interior minister praised security forces after no major issues were reported Friday during the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Here’s a look at what’s happened with security so far: No major incidents at opening ceremony “We …

Who are the flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are the flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Associated Press  

Catch up on AP’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, with performances from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and more. PARIS — Most countries will have two athletes hoisting a large flag in the boats along the Seine River for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony Friday. Here is a look at the flag bearers for some of the 205 …

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Highlights: Macron declares Games open
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Highlights: Macron declares Games open

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Highlights: The floating parade in the Paris Olympics has begun, with iconic performances from pop icon Lady Gaga, metal band Gojiu, and Aya Nakamura thrilling the fans on either side of the Seine river. Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu and five-time Olympian Sharath Kamal were India's flag-bearers at the marquee opening ceremony, leading the …

Olympics Highlights, Opening Ceremony Paris 2024: Ceremony concludes with lighting of hot-air balloon cauldron
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics Highlights, Opening Ceremony Paris 2024: Ceremony concludes with lighting of hot-air balloon cauldron

Firstpost  

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights: Amelie Mauresmo and a host of other French sporting icons conclude the Olympic torch relay in the Gardens of the Tuileries in central Paris after French president Emmanuel Macron declares the Games open. Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony LIVE: Basel-Mulhouse airport in French-Swiss border opened after brief closure Rain could play spoilsport in Paris …

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

Associated Press  

Catch up on AP’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, with performances from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and more. PARIS — A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, …

Paris Olympics 2024: Zendaya, Pharrell Williams, Jeremy Allen White glitter at prelude event
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Zendaya, Pharrell Williams, Jeremy Allen White glitter at prelude event

The Hindu  

International celebrities such as Zendaya, Sophia Bush, Jeremy Allen White, Snoop Dogg and others turned heads at a Louis Vuitton event in Paris on the eve of the 2024 Olympic Games. Musician Pharrell Williams, who is also the creative director of LV’s men’s collections, hosted the party attended by figures such as Steven Spielberg, Zac Efron, LeBron James, Mick Jagger, …

Paris shines through summer storm in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris shines through summer storm in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

LA Times  

All around the city there was talk of bad weather and nervous glances toward a dour, gray sky. It seemed that nothing — not even a drenching summer storm — could stop the Paris Olympics from staging one of the most spectacular opening ceremonies ever. U.S. flagbearers Coco Gauff and Lebron James stand the the front of the Team USA …

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

LA Times  

The ceremony is underway and American audiences can watch live on NBC or Peacock. The ceremony will be hosted by NBC commentator Mike Tirico, singer Kelly Clarkson and former NFL player Peyton Manning — all three of whom are decidedly not French. Floriane Issert, an officer of the National Gendarmerie, carries the Olympic flag in Paris during the opening ceremony …

Review: Olympics opening ceremony shined with best of Paris and France, but failed as TV
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Review: Olympics opening ceremony shined with best of Paris and France, but failed as TV

LA Times  

France took the opening ceremony of the Olympics out of the customary arena and onto the River Seine — and into the rain — Friday in what was undeniably a bold, unprecedented and, given the security nightmare, crazy take on the event. Almost nothing was revealed about the program ahead of time, past a few facts and figures — 300,000 …

Olympics opening ceremony: 78 Indian athletes, officials in Parade of Nations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics opening ceremony: 78 Indian athletes, officials in Parade of Nations

India Today  

A total of 78 athletes and officials from India are set to attend the Parade of Nations in Paris Olympics on Friday, 26 July. The opening ceremony which is set to be held along the river Seine will start at Austerlitz Bridge and culminate at Trocadéro, in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: All You Need …

Olympics 2024: When and Where to Watch Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics 2024: When and Where to Watch Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony?

The Hindu  

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for July 26. The ceremony will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympic platforms — NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Olympics app. A preview will air on NBC at noon EDT, with live coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. and an enhanced prime-time encore at 7:30 p.m. About 220,000 …

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Associated Press  

Catch up on AP’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, with performances from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and more. NBC News reported that Celine Dion and Lady Gaga have arrived in Paris amid speculation that one or both of the pop singers will perform at the opening ceremony. See AP’s best photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics 1 …

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