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Dominique Moceanu is one of a select few who understands the pressure of being an Olympic gymnast. In 1996, the now-retired athlete was part of the Magnificent Seven, the moniker given to the historic U.S. women’s gymnastics team that won the nation its first-ever gold in the team event. At just 14 years old, Moceanu became the youngest Olympic gold medalist in U.S. gymnastics history. But behind the scenes, things weren’t so idyllic. In a recent tweet, Moceanu shared a heartbreaking video from those games: a recap of her balance...

Spoilers ahead for Outer Banks seasons 1 and 2.Outer Banks loves to seal each season with a (ridiculous, yet undeniably delightful) bang. Dramatic cliffhangers have long earned teen dramas their pedigree, and the Netflix fan favorite following a crew of young misfits chasing riches along the North Carolina coast doesn't reinvent the wheel. If you've ever watched a teen soap, you know the drill: Set aside your misgivings. Buy into the asinine. Only then can the real fun begin.Season 1 accomplished the fireworks in its finale, in which orphaned fugitive...

Laurence GriffithsGetty Images On July 23, as the the U.S. Women’s Soccer team was in Tokyo for the Olympic Games, they filed an opening brief in their ongoing equal pay lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation. This filing came after a judge’s May 2020 dismissal of the players’ claims against the federation. The judge, R. Gary Klausner of United States District Court for the Central District of California, sided with the federation’s argument that the women had earned more “on both a cumulative and an average per-game basis” than...

Lily James’s transformation into Pamela Anderson for the upcoming Hulu limited series, Pam and Tommy had her fans shocked at the uncanny resemblance. James has seemed to have some fun showing off behind-the-scenes photos from the project, and on the day the production wrapped, she gave us one more sneak peek. On her Instagram story, she shared several photos, two of which showed her in costume as Anderson. Lily JamesInstagram “That’s a wrap!,”she announced alongside a photo of her posing in front of her trailer, which reads, “Pam.” Lily JamesInstagram...

Simone Biles’s name has been in the headlines even more than usual this week, after she pulled out of the gymnastics team finals at the Tokyo Olympics to prioritize her mental health. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,” USA Gymnastics said in a statement. “She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.” Her coach later told NBC: “Physically she is fine. But she is done for the night.”She has since withdrawn from the vault and uneven bars events....

This week, the Americans with Disabilities Act turned 31 years old. For the uninitiated, the landmark civil rights law “prohibits discrimination” against people with disabilities in many aspects of life including in the workplace, at school, on transportation, and places open to the general public. While the law has helped enrich the lives of many people within the disability community, we are still a marginalized group. Disabled people still have many issues to fight for themselves and other minority groups they may belong to. When someone says the word “protest,”...

Bennifer's great European summer vacation included more than just yachting and sightseeing in Italy this week. Paparazzi also caught Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck having a hot and heavy makeout while out at dinner in Nerano, Italy. They didn't seem to mind that they were in a public place or that photographers could document their PDA. Lopez wore a red striped bikini top, while Affleck was in a tie-dyed top. XPOSBACKGRID Their kissing sesh comes amid People reporting that Lopez and Affleck are all-out in love now. Lopez has “found...

Sinéad Harnett’s released her new album, titled Ready Is Always Too Late, and we’re about to see if the same rules apply on Song Association. The British Singer-Songwriter is setting out to beat our timer, and she’s singing her newest hits and some classics from Jazmine Sullivan and Britney Spears along the way. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io...

Ridley Scott's highly anticipated biopic, House of Gucci, is officially on the way. MGM Studios released the official character posters of the upcoming movie, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. The film is set to hit theaters on Nov. 24, 2021. Gaga shared the poster with her 48.4 million followers on Instagram. "Stasera," she captioned the post–which translates to "this evening," possibly hinting at a trailer release. House of Gucci will be Gaga's first film since her award-winning performance in A Star Is Born. This content is imported from Instagram....

On this episode of "Notes on a Scene" Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, Infinity War's directors, break down the scene where Thor meets the Guardians of the Galaxy. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture. Infinity War's Directors Break Down the Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy Scene | Vanity Fair...

Jade Carey, 21, is a 5'1" Phoenix native competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. This week, Carey qualified for the Sunday, Aug. 1 floor exercise and vaulting. After Simone Biles withdrew from tomorrow's individual all-around, it was announced that Carey would take her place in the competition, alongside Suni Lee.Here is everything to know about the four-time medalist and her road to the Olympics. Carey has committed to Oregon State University.In 2017, Carey officially signed to Oregon State University but deferred enrollment to pursue the chance to win Olympic gold....

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Rihanna continued her reign as queen of summer 2021 street style in Miami yesterday when she and A$AP Rocky were photographed out on a very late date night. (Daily Mail reports it went until 4 A.M.) Rihanna literally embodied hot girl summer in an open silk flame-adorned blouse and dark denim hot pants. How short can micro shorts get? Rihanna tested the limits: ROBA, JUJUBACKGRID She accessorized with black sunglasses, chokers, a multi-colored bra, a rainbow purse, and black sandal heels. Rocky went for a darker, heavier ensemble to complement...