Spectators at the Paris Olympics are preparing to line up along the river Seine for the opening ceremony where instead of a traditional march into a stadium, more than 90 boats will carry thousands of athletes in the Parade of Nations. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

Olympic fans prepare to line up along Seine for Parade of Nations

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Hoda Kotb shares a peek inside the Team USA welcome center

With the anticipation building for the Olympic Games and more athletes are settling in, NBC’s Keir Simmons reports from Paris with a roundup of all the latest news including Coco Gauff being selected as flag bearer and Salma Hayek carrying the Olympic torch at the Palace of Versailles. "It's better than an Oscar!"

Get a look around Paris as the city gears up for the Olympic Games

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Follow along for live updates as the summer games begin in France.

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Speculation is rampant that Dion will take the stage at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris on July 26, which would mark the first time she has performed in public in years following her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. The rumors come amid multiple Instagram posts from Dion following her arrival...

Will Céline Dion return to the stage to perform publicly for 1st time in years at Olympic opening ceremony?

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Well, folks, the US men's soccer team had an Olympic debut to forget. The long-awaited return to Olympic competitions, after a lengthy 16-year absence, was marked by a painful 3-0 defeat to host nation France. Playing at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, the Americans managed to hold off the French for an hour but eventually succumbed to the talent and experience of Alexandre Lacazette and company. The stadium atmosphere was electric, with 67,000 fans eager to see their team shine, and in the end, the hosts did not disappoint.

USA Humiliated by France in 2024 Paris Olympic Opener

Rauw Alejandro brought the heat and the energy to Rockefeller Plaza with electric dance moves and sizzling songs during his TODAY Citi Concert Series performance. Despite a light rainfall the morning of July 12, fans — including one teen who waited for a front-row spot since 8 p.m. the night before, and another who was 9-months pregnant — gathered to watch the 31-year-old Latin superstar perform four songs.

Rauw Alejandro spills the morning tea on his first kiss and his perfect date

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Bullied at school, he says he hated himself and felt like a “freak, a monster.” It was 2020 and he welcomed the lockdowns that came during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was happy. I was relieved when COVID happened because I didn’t have to leave the house,” Garratt, now 19, tells TODAY.com.

Teen loses 200 pounds on his own, shares No. 1 tip for weight loss success

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Dallas, TX

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Victoria Kalina may have left the team, but she's still dancing. The new Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” features Kalina’s story, and in doing so reveals struggles behind the coveted job. Kalina, who also appeared on the CMT show "Making the Team" about the DCC, opens up about her body image and mental health journeys.

What ‘America’s Sweethearts’ star Victoria Kalina has been up to since leaving the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

Los Angeles, CA

Talula Dempsey’s pastries are just what the doctor ordered, according to her dad, “Grey’s Anatomy” alum Patrick Dempsey. On July 23, Patrick, 58, announced the launch of his 22-year-old daughter’s Los Angeles pâtissière, Talula’s Kitchen. “So proud and excited,” the actor captioned...

Patrick Dempsey shares new photos of daughter Talula, 22 — and an announcement

Salt Lake City, UT

The Winter Olympic Games are making their way back to the United States!. Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2034, International Olympic Committee members voted July 24. The committee also officially elected France to host the Winter Games in 2030 in the French Alps.

The locations for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics have been revealed — and one is in the US

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Two boaters escaped with their lives off New Hampshire after a whale breached and capsized their vessel in a dramatic spectacle that was captured on video, the Coast Guard said Tuesday, July 23. The boaters, who were essentially catapulted into the Atlantic Ocean when the giant mammal breached and struck...

Dramatic video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire

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Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu, the Texas couple who welcomed identical quadruplets on May 1, have an exciting announcement: All four babies are home!. Hannah Grace, Lucy Marie, Rebecca Claire and Petra Anne have been discharged from Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Their brothers, Luke, 4, and Aaron, 20 months, couldn’t be happier.

1 (or 4) in 15 million: Rare identical quadruplets beat the odds, come home from hospital

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	After braving political chaos, major train disruptions and threats of defecating in the Seine, the Paris Olympics are finally about to kick off under cloudy skies.Jeremy Allen White Has Been Texting Bruce Springsteen About Boss Biopic, Plans to Attend London Show: 'I'm Really Excited to See Him Perform'




	Years in the making, this opening ceremony has been envisioned as the French answer to the Super Bowl, boasting pop legends such as Lady Gaga, who has been spotted rehearsing with a grand piano floating down the Seine, as well as Celine Dion, who is expected to make her big comeback this evening...

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Paris set for first-of-its-kind Olympics opening ceremony

The official opening of the Paris Olympics is set for a first-of-its kind ceremony...

Paris set for first-of-its-kind Olympics opening ceremony

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