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. Stars came out to support Simone Biles on day … Read more
Are these stamps toast? France has released baguette-inspired scratch-and-sniff stamps, but disgusted bakers argue that the postage item is unable to properly replicate the yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread. “You just have to rub the stamp here like this with your nails,” Clarisse Briend, a postal worker, told Today. “You can smell the bread, … Read more
This will brie a gouda time. France’s first cheese museum opened in Paris, right in time for the Olympic Games being held in the City of Light. The Musée du Fromage is billed as “an educational and interactive space for discovering France’s cheesemaking heritage and regions,” according to its website. The Musée du Fromage opened … Read more
Savannah Guthrie was feeling a little “hot and bothered” after a segment in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony that gave heavy ménage à trois energy. “We are transitioning from the ‘liberty’ portion, which got us a little hot and bothered in the pouring rain,” the Today show host, 52, said with a wry … Read more
Talk about miserables. The Paris Summer Olympic 2024 Opening Ceremony on Friday was so rough that the local dancers bungled the Can-Can. The Can-Can! What were the French thinking? Je ne comprend pas! Re-conceived from the usual arena spectacle into an aquatic procession down the river Seine — like a moist Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without fun … Read more
Celine Dion gave a powerhouse performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday, July 26. The French-Canadian singer, 56, delivered a rousing rendition of “L’Hymne à l’amour” from the first stage of the Eiffel Tower. NBC NBC Dion wore a full-length sparkly silver gown. It was Dion’s first major … Read more
Despite not competing, Serena Williams is still making a splash at the Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony in Paris. Alongside her family, including husband Alexis Ohanian and oldest daughter Olympia, Williams, 42, joined the festivities and walked the red carpet ahead of the Opening Ceremony. On the carpet, Olympia, who is 6 years old, stole the … Read more
Lady Gaga had viewers of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Paris tickled pink. The Oscar-winning singer, 38, performed a rendition of the French song “Mon Truc En Plume,” or “My Thing Made of Feathers.” Lady Gaga during the 2024 Paris Olympic open ceremony. NBC Lady Gaga rehearsing along the Seine ahead of the … Read more
At first glance, the Paris Olympics mascot is not easily identifiable to the uninitiated. The pair of fiery red, triangular blobs — complete with cartoon eyes and the Games logo — have been likened to waggling tongues or, for those with minds in the gutter, a clitoris. However, the anthropomorphized mascots are inspired not by a body … Read more
This summer’s 2024 Olympics kick off Friday, July 26, in Paris, with the City of Light hosting opening ceremonies and hoping against hope that the River Seine will be safe enough for swimming. Dating back some 3,000-odd years, the most prominent sporting event in history began in ancient Greece, where athletes — buck-naked as a tribute to the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Olympic fever is high and if you are lucky enough to be heading to Paris to see the world’s top athletes compete for gold then you’ll want to beat the heat in patriotic style. Having a Euro travel … Read more
All athletes need protection. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially kicks off on Friday, July 26, and the athletes in the Olympic Village will be provided with a place to sleep, food and, of course, condoms. As the 14,500 athletes and staff begin to arrive in the City of Love, room tours are popping … Read more
Olympic athletes might be sleeping on viral “anti-sex” cardboard beds and eating at industrial-size dining halls, but guests at the summer games can live in the lap of luxury. If you’re planning a visit to Paris — for the international sports extravaganza from July 26 through August 11, the Paralympics from August 28 through Sept. … Read more
It’s all coming back to her now. Celine Dion is reportedly making her music comeback at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Friday — and she’s getting paid a hefty sum. The “All By Myself” singer, 56, will receive $2 million to perform one song during the ceremony, according to TMZ. Celine … Read more
When the Olympic Games kick off Friday, I’ll be overcome by a powerful wave of emotions. I’ll be filled with pride for our 592 Team USA athletes, including Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, who are brilliantly representing our country in Paris, France. I’ll be giddy about obsessing over weird sports such as dressage and synchronized … Read more
It’s giving iconic duo. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunited in a series of selfies while filming their follow-up reality show to “The Simple Life.” Richie, 42, used her photo to snap pictures of the pair standing in front of a mirror. Hilton, 43, shared the selfies in an Instagram post on Thursday. Nicole Richie, … Read more
Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to her shoes. Obiri will be sporting a new sneaker from sportswear company On, but it’s far from a typical sneaker. On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is spray-on footwear. “LS” stands for LightSpray, the trademarked … Read more
People are going bananas for the Olympics. The Paris Summer Olympics 2024 will run from July 26 through August 11, and it’s all about the numbers, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries participating in 329 events in total, according to ESPN. But the numbers get even more elaborate when it comes to the food: 40,000 … Read more
Continental taste, Coney Island budget. With the cost of traveling to Europe soaring as “record numbers” of travelers flock overseas, even as the dollar weakens, the traditional summer destination could be out of reach for a lot of New Yorkers in 2024. “There’s been such a huge demand for travel in the past three years, … Read more
Paraguay’s Luana Alonso is ready for another shot at Olympic glory. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the 20-year-old swimmer proudly announced she qualified for the Paris Games next month in what will be her second appearance at the Olympic level. “It’s official! Qualified for the Paris Games 2024 ! My heart is happy to represent … Read more