"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

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Snoop Dogg was in attendance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, accompanied by Martha Stewart as they watched the Dressage Team Grand Prix Special at the Chateau de Versailles

Snoop Dogg given hilarious nickname by fans as he ditches usual style at Paris Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony took place Sunday, August 11 and featured an impressive lineup of performers. The closing ceremonies often highlight a mix of local and international talent, celebrating the host country's culture and achievements while also paying tribute to the global spirit of the Olympics. Past ceremonies have featured iconic artists such as the Spice Girls, who reunited at the 2012 London Olympics, and Kylie Minogue, whose a memorable performance at the 2000 Sydney Games.

All About Air, the French Electronic Band Featured in Closing Ceremony

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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?

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A viral sprinter has captured everyone's attention at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France this week. Ewa Swoboda, a 27-year-old sprinter from Poland, has been going viral on social media this week. The sprinter, who competes in the women's 100m dash, competed in the women's 4x100 relay on Friday. ...

Viral Olympics Sprinter Has Captured Everyone's Attention In Paris

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As a gay youth growing up in central France, Hugo Bardin never felt he lived in a world that represented who he was — a world in which he had a place. And that is why Bardin, who performs as the drag queen Paloma, felt it was meaningful and important to be part of a Paris Olympics opening ceremony that presented a multifaceted, multiethnic France with people of different ethnicities and orientations.

Drag queen in Olympic opening ceremony has no regrets

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Overlooked and underappreciated, middle children like Jan Brady ("The Brady Bunch"), Andre Johnson Jr. ("Black-ish") and Stephanie Tanner ("Full House") make their mark with their sibling jealousy and attention-seeking behavior. That's why Bruce Hopman, middle child and founder of the International Middle Child Union, is on a mission to make...

What is middle child syndrome — and is it possible to prevent it?

The U.S. women’s national team won gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics, after a brilliant performance from goal keeper Alyssa Naeher who saved numerous opportunities from Brazil. The U.S. scored in the first half courtesy of forward Mallory Swanson and never relinquished. Today’s gold medal is team USA’s first...

Team USA wins women’s soccer gold, beating Brazil 1-0

Korean-American Olympic breaker Sunny Choi has her parents' support to chase her dreams — but she didn't always. Sunny, 35, whose father Kyung-Ju Choi and mother Jung-In Choi moved to the United States from South Korea in the 1970s, expected their daughter (they also share three sons) to live a more traditional lifestyle, according to NBC Olympics: Get married and have kids.

First, Olympic breaker Sunny Choi won over her mom: Next, the world?

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11. NBC’s Olympic prime-time host Mike Tirico joins TODAY with a breakdown of Team USA’s impressive medal haul at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Tirico also gives praise to Snoop Dogg’s cheerleading and ambassadorship of Olympic athletes.

Mike Tirico talks US medal haul at Paris Olympics, Snoop Dogg

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat of India was set to compete for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics when she was disqualified for weighing about 3 ounces more than the limit. In a story relatable to anyone who’s ever been frustrated by their daily weight fluctuations, Phogat, 29, “tried all possible drastic measures” to lower the number on the scale, including severely limiting her diet, spending hours in the sauna and even cutting her hair, Reuters reported.

Olympic athlete overweight by 3 ounces disqualified despite 'drastic' weight loss efforts

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As the Team USA women’s basketball team closed out the final event of the 2024 Paris Olympics with a nail-biting gold medal victory, cameras captured Brittney Griner shedding a few tears. The players’ hard-fought 67-66 win over France Aug. 11 earned them an historic eighth consecutive gold medal at...

Brittney Griner was visibly emotional during the national anthem at the Paris Olympics. Here's why

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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

PARIS — Rapper Travis Scott has been arrested following an alleged fight involving a security guard and his own bodyguard at a luxury hotel in central Paris, French authorities said on Friday, Aug, 9. “I can confirm that on August 9, 2024, police officers were called to the George...

Travis Scott arrested in Paris after allegedly assaulting a hotel security guard

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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Devin Booker is coming off helping Team USA win the gold medal against France, and instead of partying, he wanted to do something else. The Phoenix Suns star was seen in Paris signing autographs with the gold medal around his neck, and afterward, he hopped on a bike and cycled down an empty street at 6 a.m.

Devin Booker goes viral for leaving club at 6 am on a bike

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

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....

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

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