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Billie Eilish Splits With Talent Agent Casey Wasserman 'Over Extramarital Affairs'

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Billie Eilish has split from agent Casey Wasserman after his extramarital affairs scandal, TheWrap reports.
- Wasserman was accused of sleeping with junior female employees over nearly 20 years.
- Daily Mail labeled Casey Wasserman as a "serial cheater" amid the scandal.
- Eilish and brother Finneas O'Connell were formerly represented by Wasserman.
- Eilish has now joined agency William Morris Endeavor for representation after the split.
- The split announcement followed Eilish’s performance for the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
- Wasserman, who led the Los Angeles bid to host the 2028 Olympics, did not publicly comment on the cheating allegations.

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Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Names J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in Cyberbullying Lawsuit

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has named J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in a lawsuit for aggravated cyber harassment.
- Khelif filed the lawsuit after winning the women's 66kg boxing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- The lawsuit reportedly names other high-profile but unconfirmed figures linked to the harassment.
- French authorities have now launched an investigation into the cyber harassment allegations.
- Rowling posted a picture from Khelif's fight with Italian boxer Angela Carini, accusing her of being a man.
- Musk, meanwhile, advocated on X for excluding men from women's sports by sharing a post from Riley Gaines
- Khelif's coach said the online abuse impacted the boxer and her team significantly during the Olympics.

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Travis Scott Released Without Charges After Paris Hotel Altercation

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American rapper Travis Scott was released from custody at the weekend without facing any charges after he was arrested in Paris due to an altercation at the George V hotel.
- The incident involved a dispute between the musician and his bodyguard, which escalated to a confrontation with hotel security.
- French police detained him early on Friday following the altercation.
- The arrest occurred during his visit to the French capital for the 2024 Olympics where he attended the US vs Serbia basketball semi-final on Thursday.
- French prosecutors said the incident was minor, leading to terminated proceedings.
- Travis Scott's representatives confirmed no charges were filed against him.
- The altercation reportedly started due to harassment by paparazzi, with footage showing Travis Scott being led away from his hotel by French police.

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Tom Cruise Performs Daring Stunt at Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

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Tom Cruise abseiled from the roof of Stade de France during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, grabbing the Olympic flag and jumping on a motorbike.
- Paris bid farewell to the 2024 Olympics Sunday, celebrating the success of the games and the transition to Los Angeles in 2028.
- Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass participated in the formal handover of the Olympic flag.
- The closing spectacle featured artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performing at Long Beach, California.
- Another highlight was Cruise's pre-recorded skydiving sequence into Los Angeles, where he adorned the iconic Hollywood sign with the Olympic rings.
- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised the Paris Games as "sport at its best" and lauded the athletes for their exceptional performances.
- The ceremony marked a unifying celebration of humanity and the power of sport, showcasing 9 000 athletes and performances by 270 performers and artists.

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Serena Williams X Post Backfires After She's Denied Access at Paris Restaurant

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Serena Williams, along with her family, was denied entry to a rooftop restaurant at The Peninsula Paris Hotel in the French capital.
- Williams expressed her frustration on X, stating that she had never experienced such treatment, especially with her kids.
- "Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids. Always a first," she wrote.
- The Peninsula Paris responded, apologizing for the situation and explaining that the rooftop bar was "indeed fully booked."
- A large number of social media commenters took the side of the hotel, with one X user saying, “I’m a celebrity, kick a regular person out so I can eat,” while another wrote, "Oh no they treated you like you were one of the common folk?! Did you tell them who you are?"
- Williams has been in Paris attending various sports events since the start of the Paris Olympics, and served as a torchbearer during the opening ceremony.
- She has two daughters with her husband, Alexis Ohanian: six-year-old Olympia and 11-month-old Adira.

Snoop Dogg 'Earning $500 000 a Day' for NBC Olympics Gig

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Snoop Dogg, acting as an NBC correspondent at the Paris Olympics, reportedly earns a whopping $500 000 daily, as shared by New York-based venture capitalist Henry L. McNamara.
- The rapper, supported by NBC since 2021, is described by NBC as the 'Ambassador of Happiness' and is significantly boosting viewership for the network.
- "Sat next to an NBC exec at dinner, he said Snoop gets paid $500k a day plus expenses to be here promoting Olympics," McNamara posted on X. "From Gin and Juice [Snoop Dogg's song released in 1994] to a few million to be a celebrity at the Olympics – what a world."
- If his salary is confirmed, Snoop Dogg's earnings would exceed $8.5m for his presence spanning the 17-day Paris Olympics period.
- Despite controversy over his salary versus athletes' earnings, most fans have defended Snoop's worth, citing his ability to entertain and bring positivity to viewers.
- Sentiments from multiple X users in the comments section of McNamara’s post include: "Worth every penny," "Worth it! Snoop Dogg is rocking the @Olympics," and "He is worth 2X that amount. Snoop is America."
- Another social media user noted: "He’s going to be a coach on the upcoming season of The Voice, so NBC probably considers it marketing."

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Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart Take Dressage Event at Paris Olympics by Storm

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Snoop Dogg made a grand entrance at the Paris Olympics dressage event with Martha Stewart on August 3.
- The iconic rapper, who is afraid of horses, wore full equestrian gear, creating a buzz at the Palace of Versailles.
- Fans reacted to his outfit, dubbing him "Snoop the Stallion". An X user said: "Snoop Stallion is really getting on his high horse."
- Longtime friends Snoop Dogg and Stewart also met the famous "rave horse", Mopsie, who is known for his lively performances at dressage events.
- Stewart, who was celebrating her 83rd birthday on August 3, also gave her opinion on Snoop Dogg's array of outfits at the Paris Olympics.
- "There’s two I like the most," Today quoted her as saying. "I like the one with the scarf because that is so worldwide and yet so American. And then I love that one on the far right [in the jacket with the NBC and Olympic logos]."
- Stewart said she also admired Snoop Dogg's golden outfit, symbolizing the grand prize at the Olympics.

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Candace Cameron Bure Speaks Out Against Olympics Opening Ceremony

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Candace Cameron Bure, a devout Christian and former 'Full House' star, has criticized the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris.
- In an Instagram video, she expressed disappointment at what she sees as a mockery of the Christian faith during a performance that some have interpreted to be The Last Supper with drag queens.
- Bure highlighted her love for the Olympic Games, referring to her husband and former ice hockey player, Valeri Bure, who has won two Olympic medals in his career, and her father-in-law, Vladimir Bure, who won four Olympic medals for swimming.
- "So to watch such an incredible and wonderful event that's gonna take place over the next two weeks and see the opening ceremonies completely blaspheme and mock the Christian faith with their interpretation of the Last Supper was disgusting," she says in the video.
- The actress urged followers not to grow tired of sharing the Gospel and emphasized the importance of standing up for faith.
- Fitness personality Jillian Michaels joined in criticizing the event, expressing dismay at the perceived mockery of a sacred religious event.
- The organizers of the Paris Olympics have apologized following the criticism, particularly from Catholics, with spokesperson Anne Descamps saying: "Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. [The opening ceremony] tried to celebrate community tolerance. We believe this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offense we are really sorry."

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Simone Biles Draws Celebrity Crowd at Paris Olympics

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As Simone Biles eyes another Olympic medal, A-list celebrities like Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Tom Cruise gathered to watch her stunning artistic gymnastics performance in Paris on Sunday.
- The 'GOAT' of women’s gymnastics, boasting seven Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, drew a high-profile audience, including Snoop Dogg and Anna Wintour.
- Nick Jonas, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and Jessica Chastain were also among the celebrities captivated by Biles' performance at the Bercy Arena.
- Biles, returning to the Olympics after her Tokyo Games episode of the 'twistys,' a term describing the temporary loss of spatial awareness, topped the all-around standings with more sub-divisions remaining until the medal competition.
- She scored a total of 59.566 – a tally that would have won the past three World Championships.
- Grand gestures of support from celebrities like Lady Gaga posting on Instagram, Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent for NBC Sports, and Tom Cruise mingling with fans added to the spectacle.
- Grande sat with Cynthia Erivo, with whom she co-stars in the upcoming film ‘Wicked’. The two were seen greeting Wintour, who was at the arena with Australian film director Baz Luhrmann.

Snoop Dogg to Carry Olympic Torch in Paris

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Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch before the opening ceremony in Paris on July 26.
- He will be joined by his French counterpart, rapper MC Solaar, and retired Ukrainian retired pole-vaulter Sergey Bubka, among others, on the final stretch of the torch relay in Saint-Denis.
- Snoop Dogg will be attending the 33rd Games as a special correspondent for NBC, to offer unique insights for viewers.
- Snoop Dogg has expressed excitement about participating and bringing his 'Snoop style' to the Paris Olympics.
- "I love being in front of the people. I love sports. I know what I'm talking about," he told Time in June. "The network is appealing enough to understand that we deserve each other. So we’re gonna make magic."
- Other American rappers like will.i.am and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have participated in previous Olympic torch relays.
- Unlike previous opening ceremonies that are traditionally held at stadiums, this year's big even will take place on the Seine River, with athletes parading on boats.

Celine Dion Poised to Make Grand Comeback at Paris Olympics

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Celine Dion is rumored to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking her comeback to the stage since being diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome in 2022.
- The Grammy-winning icon arrived in Paris on July 22, greeted fans outside the Royal Monceau Hotel, and signed autographs ahead of her anticipated performance.
- Despite multiple reports, Dion will not earn $2m for singing just one song at the ceremony, Page Six said after speaking to a Paris Olympics spokesperson.
- "Contrary to some media reports, the performers at the Paris 2024 Games ceremonies will not receive a fee for their performance," the publication quoted the unnamed spokesperson as saying. "Their decision to perform under these conditions reflects their desire to be part of a historic event for France, and for the world of sports."
- French President Emmanuel Macron has not confirmed whether the Canadian songstress will perform at the opening ceremony but said "it would be fantastic news" if she did.
- Last month, French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera told French broadcaster France 2 that a performance by Dion "is within the realm of possibility.”
- When asked about the rumors on French channel TF1’s Bonjour breakfast show this week, Oudea-Castera said the singer’s presence in Paris was “not by chance,” according to Deadline.
- Diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare neurological condition causing muscle stiffness and spasms, Dion has been undergoing extensive physical and vocal therapy to prepare for her return to the stage.
- In her documentary 'I Am: Celine Dion', the artist shares her journey with the disease and her determination to continue pursuing her passion and dream of performing.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Swims in Clean Seine River Ahead of Olympics

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo demonstrated the Seine River's cleanliness for the Paris Olympics by swimming in it.
- Swimming in the Seine had been banned for a century due to pollution concerns but the river has now been deemed clean before the Games begin on July 26.
- Hidalgo's swim was broadcast live on national TV with hundreds of spectators present, but was delayed after high E. coli rates soared due to heavy rains.
- The city invested more than $1.5 billion in cleaning projects to make the Seine swimmable.
- Triathlon and long-distance swimming events will be held in the Seine during the Games.
- The water will be tested rigorously before each event, and authorities say they are certain the river will be clean with three-quarters of bacterial pollution purged.
- After the Olympics, officials will aim to open river-water swimming pools along the Seine for Parisians and visitors, including near the Louvre and Notre Dame as well as in other less-privileged neighborhoods.
- A recent study of bio-diversity in the river basin documented at least 30 species of fish in the Parisian Seine, compared to just three in 1970.
- In 1990, former Paris mayor Jacques Chirac pledged to clean up the Seine for swimming, but failed to do so.
- Hidalgo said the Seine's clean-up would help efforts to counter pollution of the ocean, into which the river flows.

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny's Romantic Midnight Stroll at the Louvre Museum in Paris

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Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were spotted together at the Louvre Museum in Paris, showcasing their rekindled romance.
- They enjoyed a private tour of the iconic museum in the 'City of Love' on 24th June, with the 28-year-old supermodel sharing photos on Instagram.
- Jenner posed barefoot in front of famous artworks like 'The Wedding at Cana' by Paolo Veronese and the 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci.
- "The Louvre at midnight," she captioned her whimsical post, which sparked a flurry of comments.
- Some comments admired their romantic evening while others criticized Jenner for walking barefoot through the world's most famous museum.
- “Rich people are so weird,” said one comment while another said, "We get it. You’re so filthy rich, you can get the Louvre to open at midnight just for you to walk barefoot..."
- Jenner and Bad Bunny's Paris escapade included attending events, dining together, and enjoying each other's company.
- The three-time Grammy winner and the reality TV star broke up in December after less than a year of dating
- It is believed they rekindled their romance this spring and were pictured together at several spots in Paris last week

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