"You can be racist but not deaf," the superstar defiantly told the world in the face of racist attacks while gearing up for the performance of a lifetime. The world took notice during the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris this afternoon as French pop superstar Aya Nakamura strutted across a bridge over the Seine. Donning a gold metallic feather mini dress and a bold blonde bust down, the songstress belted out her smash hit single “Pookie” while accompanied by a live band helmed by France’s Republican Guard.

Meet Aya Nakamura, The French Superstar Who Bucked Racism To Perform At The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Lady Gaga has finally addressed the backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. The pop star performed a French song, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and viewers.

Lady Gaga Breaks Silence After Paris Olympics Performance Leaves Fans Fuming

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially over following a breathtaking performance from French artist Yseult to close out the vibrant spectacle. After the closing ceremony Aug. 11 briefly traveled to Venice Beach in California for performances from Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Billie Eilish as a taste of what’s to come during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the broadcast wrapped the Summer Games with a ceremonial extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

French artist Yseult delivers stunning rendition of ‘My Way’ to close 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris bade a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of the global sporting spectacular. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said the Paris Games had been "sport at its best."

Seine-sational! Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics

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The 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony is set to take place at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3 p.m. E.T. in the United States. But one man in Paris reportedly forced an evacuation hours before the Closing Ceremony. He reportedly climbed the 1,083-foot Eiffel ...

Man Forces Evacuation Hours Before Closing Ceremony In Paris

Several photos have been circulating online purporting to show Olympic swimmers wearing swimsuits with the message "Not a dude!" crudely emblazoned on their crotches to protest the participation of transgender athletes in the Paris Olympic games. These posts appeared online on July 28 and August 2. However, it turns out...

No, Olympic swimmers weren’t wearing swimsuits emblazoned with a transphobic message

A fire broke out Sunday at a cooling tower of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, with Kyiv and Moscow trading blame for the incident. Ukraine, Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said there had been no detected spike in radiation levels or any impact on nuclear safety.

Ukraine and Russia trade blame for fire at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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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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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are the latest victims of the burglary spree taking over Los Angeles. The veteran Hollywood couple had their property broken into while they were away. Despite a slew of celebrities previously complaining about the increased unsafety in LA, it seems the situation is only worsening.

Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Suffer Unbelievable Home Tragedy

Sports fans and spectators gather at Club France – a fan zone dedicated to French athletes - in Paris to celebrate the last day of the Games Sunday as the Olympics come to an end on Sunday. "There was so much skepticism going in, but as soon as the Games started, that kind of switched, flicked and people were so excited and that was helped by Club France”, FRANCE 24’s Leo McGuinn said.

Paris overcomes 'skepticism', celebrates last day of Games at Club France

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

As the Paris Olympics come to an end Sunday, NGOs who have accused the French government of carrying out a social cleanup in Paris voice concerns over the fate of the homeless in the capital. Authorities have cleared out migrant and homeless encampments for months leading up to the Games, moving up to 5,000 people to other regions.

Paris homeless face uncertain fate as Games wrap up

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Three gold medals in track and field at Saint-Denis, France, on Thursday raised the United States’ total haul to 30

Olympics medal count today: See where the United States stands on Friday at 2024 Paris Olympics

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

France defended its Olympic gold medal in men's volleyball on Saturday after winning three sets in a row and beating Spain. Meanwhile the French basketball team are hoping to win its first gold against the US, which have won every edition since 2008. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn reports.

Paris Olympics: France defend men's volleyball title

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Many viewers are unsure about who the “My Way” singer is at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies. The event’s final performance revealed a female singer dressed with a large circular hat, wearing diamond, heart-shaped earrings, and dressed from head to toe in a black outfit. She sang Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” live, starting soft and understated in the first half of the song before finishing the last few bars with stunning high notes that came paired with fireworks all along the rim of the Stade de France stadium. Here is more information on who sang “My Way” at the end of the 2024 Olympic Games.

Who is the “My Way” Singer at 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremonies?

With just a few weeks to go until the Paralympic Games in Paris, athletes are finishing up their training. Among the 14 athletes in the Kenyan delegation, meet veteran powerlifter Hellen Wawira Kariuki. Story by Clemence Waller.

2024 Paralympics: powerlifter Hellen Wawira's hopes for a medal

If the Paris Olympics were a movie, the French capital was a character, providing a picturesque and historic backdrop to many of the events. With the closing ceremony marking the end of an Olympic Games rich with amazing moments, here's a look at 24 of the most iconic images. Competitors...

24 iconic images from the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics in closing ceremony

Paris closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium on Sunday, handing...

Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics in closing ceremony

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