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Mourad Merzouki Brings Hip-Hop Dance to the Olympic Stage with 'Dance of the Games'
It's the final day of rehearsals for the renowned French-Algerian choreographer & his energetic group of dancers who are preparing themselves for a huge Olympic Games festivity. Merzouki & his dance troupe will take center stage near the Eiffel Towel.
Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Clinches Medal at Olympics After Outcry Fueled by Gender Misconceptions
Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics in an emotional fight Saturday that followed days of sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports.
Police Investigating Hate Speech Targeting Olympics Opening Ceremony Artistic Director Thomas Jolly
Paris prosecutors said Friday that police have opened a hate speech investigation following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly over death threats.
Vitriol About Female Boxer Fuels Concern of Backlash Against LGBTQ+ and Women Athletes
LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes.
Drag Queen in Olympic Opening Ceremony has No Regrets, Calls it 'A Photograph of France in 2024'
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.
Matt Healy's 'Gay Kiss' at Malaysian Festival Could Cost Him $2.4 Million
Festival organizers have filed a lawsuit against Healy's group, The 1975, after the frontman's kiss with a bandmate got the event canceled last year at a Malaysian music festival.
French Olympian Jules Bouyer Goes Viral over Speedo
French Olympian swimmer Jules Bouyer doesn't compete until Friday final of the men's synchronized 3m springboard event. But win or lose a medal, he already is a social media sensation. The reason? How nicely he fills his Speedo.
Paris Olympics Set Record for Number of Openly LGBTQ+ Athletes, but Some Say Progress isn't Finished
The Olympic Games have made giant strides in recent years (the Paris 2024 Olympics set a record for the most athletes who are openly LGBTQ+) but advocates and athletes say international athletics have a long way to go in opening up to the queer community.
Olympic Opening Ceremony DJ Filing Legal Complaints for Online Abuse over 'Last Supper'
A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony took a legal turn, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online.
A Record 191 Openly LGBTQ+ Athletes are Competing in the 2024 Olympics
A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, a massive leap during a competition that organizers have pushed to center around inclusion and diversity.
Paris Olympics Organizers Say they Meant No Disrespect with 'Last Supper' Tableau
Paris Olympics organizers apologized Sunday to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during the glamorous opening ceremony, which included drag artists and dancers.
Paris' Olympics Opening Was Wacky and Wonderful — and Upset Bishops. Here's Why
Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony that the French capital used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night.
Grindr Blocking Location Services at Paris Olympics to Protect Athletes
The gay dating app has disabled some of its location-sharing features to protect athletes from harassment.
Drag Queens Shine at Olympics Opening, but 'Last Supper' Tableau Draws Criticism
In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — while also attracting criticism.
Olympic Shorts: Mr. France Makes His Debut; And a Lost Wedding Ring
Short takes from the Games: France's Victor Wembanyama made his Olympic debut on Saturday; while the French rugby team dominated, and an Italian high jumper drops his wedding ring in the Seine.
Olympic Pics: Check Out the Celebrities at the Paris Opening Ceremony
The spectacular opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games has attracted millions of visitors to Paris, including these celebrities.
Olympic Pics: Paris Glitters in the Rain for Ambitious Opening Ceremony
Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony. Check out these Associated photos of the event.
Paris Dazzles with a Rainy Olympics Opening Ceremony on the Seine River
A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled a
Paris Olympics Off to Rough Start, with Sabotaged Trains and Cloudy Skies
The Paris Olympics were off to a rough start Friday, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's high-speed rail network and forecast rains ahead of the sprawling, ambitious opening ceremony.
How Olympics Opening Ceremony Artistic Director Thomas Jolly is Capturing the Essence of France
In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics.