Top Fashion Highlights From the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Felix Howard | 29 July 2024
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FITNESS FOCUS
Hugh Jackman Stuns Gym Manager with Unexpected Drop-In

A local gym manager was stunned when Hollywood star Hugh Jackman became a regular at Focus Gym in Henley-on-Thames. Jules Greenway, the gym's manager, revealed that Jackman, who was in the UK filming Three Bags Full with Emma Thompson, was "very, very lovely" and engaged with both staff and patrons. While the film’s production team had given the gym a heads-up, Greenway admitted Jackman’s visit was still a surprise. Gym members were so intrigued by the star that they often came by just to catch a glimpse. Greenway, a fan of Jackman's Wolverine films and The Greatest Showman, noted the excitement his appearance generated.

FASHION FEATURES
Top Fashion Highlights From the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics opened on July 26 with a lavish ceremony featuring surprises and star-studded performances. Following the high-fashion bar set by Beijing 2022, this year’s Olympics have already made a splash in the fashion world.

SKIMS debuted its third Olympic collection for Team USA, featuring red, white, and blue loungewear, swimwear, and undergarments. Sami Miro designed custom Nike jackets for Team USA's gymnasts, including Simone Biles and Suni Lee. Beyoncé also stole the show, introducing Team USA in a custom Thom Browne varsity coat as her track "YAYA" played.

Catch the standout fashion moments from the Olympics, including SKIMS collaborations, custom designs, and Beyoncé's unforgettable opening.

ENTERTAINMENT
Sinéad O'Connor's Official Cause of Death Disclosed

The cause of Sinéad O'Connor's death has been officially revealed nearly a year after her passing. According to the Irish Independent, her death certificate indicates she succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, compounded by a lower respiratory tract infection.

O'Connor, who passed away on July 26, 2023, at 56, had been battling a respiratory infection before her death. Her family had asked for privacy at the time, expressing deep sadness.

In the wake of her death, tributes poured in from celebrities including Toni Collette, Melissa Etheridge, and Ice T. However, a recent wax figure unveiled at The National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin to commemorate O'Connor has faced backlash. Critics, including O'Connor's brother John, have denounced the figure as "hideous" and "inappropriate," with fans expressing disappointment and frustration over its resemblance.