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The IndependentOlympics opening ceremony route: 2024 Games begin with parade of Paris landmarks on the Seine
The river will feature prominently to kick off the Paris Games
- The Independent
Why the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be like nothing the Olympics has seen before
More than 10,000 athletes will take part in a 100-boat parade along the river Seine as Paris kickstarts the Games with a sightseeing tour
- The Independent
Faceless torch bearers and Marie Antoinette: No one knows what to make of Paris’ 2024 Olympic opening ceremony
‘Watching the first ever Olympic Opening Ceremony held on a river, you begin to realize why no other Olympic Opening Ceremony has ever been held on a river,’ one critic writes
- OK! Magazine
Strictly Come Dancing romance rumours as stars seen getting close during break in rehearsals
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Jowita Przystał and Vito Coppola have sparked romance rumours as they were spotted heading out for a cosy lunch during a break in rehearsals
- CNN
The ‘Olympic Picasso’ finally finds recognition for his athletics-inspired art
Roald Bradstock can remember the exact moment when he began to feel unwell.
- The Guardian
Paris Olympics opening ceremony review – soaring ambition deflated by patchy delivery
River, roads and rooftops were in play on rain sodden night that lacked usual class of French capital
- AFP
Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of Paris opening ceremony
Thousands of spectators faced long queues and ticketing problems as they arrived for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the River Seine on Friday.Other long queues were visible close to the Louvre in central Paris.
- Colchester Evening Gazette
Colchester's rich heritage celebrated in new mural from students and local artist
The Gilberd has joined forces with mural artist Adrian Leroy to decorate the site in Highwoods.
- Evening Standard
Fallout: London is finally out today and can be downloaded for free
Its voice cast includes former Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy, and ex-Speaker of the House John Bercow
- PA Media: UK News
‘Masterpiece’ sundial made for founder of RBS is acquired for the nation
The Ilay Glynne dial is now on public display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
- The Guardian
Five things to watch out for at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
From the 288 hair and makeup artists to the 3,000 dancers, what to keep an eye out for in Paris
- Variety
As Comic-Con Kicks Off, Japan’s Booming Anime Industry Is Attracting Institutional Finance
Ahead of a weekend when Asian content will be making a big impact at San Diego Comic-Con, two of Japan’s largest industrial and financial conglomerates have quietly begun to invest in Japanese animation, the hottest part of the country’s film and TV industry. Marubeni, which has roots in cereals, chemicals and paper but has diversified …
- BuzzFeed
You HAVE To See How This Street Artist Turns Pipes, Curbs, And Sewer Grates Into Storybook Works Of Art
The talent — and the vision — are truly incredible.
- Deadline
Comic-Con 2024 Schedule: The Top Movie & TV Panels And Events In San Diego
UPDATED with latest: San Diego Comic-Con released the full schedule for its 2024 edition, which kicks off Thursday and runs July 25-28. The annual confab is officially centered at the San Diego Convention Center, but in reality it invades the city with its army of comics, genre, movie and TV fans and cosplayers looking for …
- LovePROPERTY
Time-capsule homes of the world's rich and famous
From Nina Simone to Elvis, Judy Garland and John Lennon, these former star homes have been carefully restored and preserved, to give us a fascinating insight into their lives. Let's step back in time and explore these time capsule homes of famous people
- Evening Standard
Just Stop Oil activists guilty of criminal damage after Van Gogh's Sunflowers soup stunt at National Gallery
Anna Holland and Phoebe Plummer threw contents of two soup cans onto glass protecting priceless masterpiece
- Indiewire
The 27 Best Comic Book TV Shows of All Time, Ranked
Shows based on graphic novels and the like go way beyond Batman and Superman (though don't worry, they still show up).
- Associated Press
Lady Gaga dazzles at Olympics opening ceremony with prerecorded French performance
Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony — except it was all prerecorded. “Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music—I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth—Paris,” the singer wrote on X after her performance.
- The Guardian
As You Like It review – the RSC’s garden party is altogether too ordinary
Gender games, rebirth and affection remain in this 80-minute slash of the Shakespeare romcom, which is stylish but short on invention
- OK! Magazine
Meghan Markle 'hysterical' after breaking Prince Harry's strict orders in interview
Meghan Markle was given strict instructions by Prince Harry before she sat down for an interview with Vanity Fair - but the Duchess of Sussex seemingly didn't listen