Rio 2016: Athlete says no Pokemon Go in Olympic village

Want to know the worst thing about the Olympic village? Otherwise, its incredible,tweetedAmerican diver Abby Johnston last week. Even Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has chimed in on the problem. Credit: Richard Vogel/AP Three weeks ago, Paes said in Facebook status directed at Nintendo, The whole worlds coming here. (Translation provided by Google Translate.) https://www.facebook.com/ Its unclear if the game will be released in Brazil in time for the Olympics....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · James Campbell

Rio Olympic Opening Ceremony Best and Worst Moments: Gisele Bundchen, Torch

Here are the best (and worst) moments of the night. None of it should have worked. All of it did. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images Some even sat on the edge of the platform as the Brazilian flag was raised. In a night that traded spectacle for heart, the straightforward staging felt just right. The performers interacted with rainforest of ribbons strung on high until the trees disappeared. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images It wasnt the first or last spectacle of the night to carry a message....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Alexis Carrillo

Rio Olympics Opening ceremony highlights: Gisele Bundchen, Tonga flag bearer, and more

Watch video of the 7 must-see moments The2016 Rio Olympicshas begun. Theatrics are staple to every Olympics opening, and Rio was no exception. See video of some of the highlights from NBC below. Credit: OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images; FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images; Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Acrobatic floor projection routine Choreographer Deborah Colker worked with about 6,000 volunteers to execute this elaborate routine. Utilizing floor projections, the performance created the illusion of dancers leaping across rooftops....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Sheila Mitchell

Rio Olympics: 14 of the Most Talked-About Moments From the 2016 Games

After further investigation, Brazilian authorities claimed the athletes actually broke down a door and vandalized a gas station. Some took the gymnast’s stance as support for the Black Lives Matter movement while others called her disrespectful. I never meant any disrespect and apologize if I offended anyone. Tom Pennington/Getty Images; Matt Hazlett/Getty Images However one meme didn’t go over well with fans. DeGeneres later tweeted a response, I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Oscar Lara

Rio Olympics: See opening ceremony social media pics

More fireworks and elaborate displays add to the visual drama and excitement. An intricate weaving structure moved the crowd and started a group song. Here comes Team USA! Credit: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images The Republic of China and Canada are also taking their place. Heres a look from the ground floor from Team Canadas volleyball player John Perrin. The birth country of the Olympics Greece gets to lead the team procession....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Michael Adkins

Rise of the Tomb Raider Camilla Luddington interview

And at this point shes in a place in her life where she cant lead a quote-unquote normal life. And shes willing to risk anything and everything to get there. She seems a lot more self-assured this time. And of course he doesnt, and he ends up being more of the damsel in distress. He is a damsel in distress. So I think she wants to protect him, but Jonah is very loyal to a fault, maybe....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Brittany Allen

Rise of the Tomb Raider reviews: Here's what critics are saying

Its the way a characters eyes fall to the floor. Its how Laras fingers choke her pistol grip. If details bring a story to life,Rise of the Tomb Raideris as vital as they come. Credit: Crystal Dynamics This comes in handy when youre trying to find new paths or are struggling with a tough puzzle. However, just because you could see the parts involved doesnt mean the puzzle is solved....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Ashley Koch

Rita Moreno reveals shocking details about her worst audition ever: 'The humiliation was profound'

And the83-year-oldshows no signs of slowing down. Rita Moreno:Oh my dear, how much time do you have? We Latinas werent even recognized or acknowledged in my time. Credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images If we were in the public eye it was because we probably committed a crime somewhere. I didnt have a role model. There was nobody for me. Ive had so many wonderful things happen to me, but its a kind of reward for my effort....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Kevin Hernandez

Rita Wilson: Soundtrack of my life

The acclaimed actress shares the artists that inspire her, from Led Zeppelin to Bruno Mars. First album I bought with my own money Joni MitchellsBlue. I played it all the time. I worked as a ticket taker at Universal Amphitheater [in L.A.]. It was a great job because you could also watch the shows. When Joni Mitchell came through, I remember thinking, How do you do that? How do you write like that?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · James Frazier

Riverdale stars compare CW Archie adaptation to Twin Peaks

Inherently, the show is a little bit grittier, said Sprouse. Oh my gosh, its so much grittier, Mendes said. Were comparing it toTwin Peaks. Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly & People The tone, I mean; its not the pace ofTwin Peaks. This is upbeat, but there are mystery elements. Its pretty cinematic too in the way that its shot. Its different its not the Riverdale you know. And were going to make were going to check that Jughead is the right Jughead....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Diana Levy

Riverdalerecap: 'Chapter One: The River's Edge'

Archie’s comic world comes alivewith just one death and a whole lot of suspects. They are yourArchiewhisperers; I am not. This is not one of those recaps. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW A black-tie dance the first week of school. Luckily, we haveJUGHEADJONESto fill us in. She dropped her glove, he went after it, and then he panicked and drowned. So, who are the suspects at play? ARCHIE ANDREWSSomething called K.J....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Maureen Freeman

Riz Ahmed: 'If a reality TV star can be president,' why can't actors talk politics?

Riz Ahmed was all over the place in 2016. Ahmed even scored a spot on Lin-Manuel MirandasHamilton Mixtape. But theres more to the actor than just his body of artistic work. Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage (HisThe Night Ofcostar John Turturrohelped with a signal boost.) Read his thoughts below. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with your CrowdRise campaign. Theyre people just like us who need to survive. Thats a very fundamental human behavior....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Judy Hensley

Rizzoli and Isles: Angie Harmon describes directorial debut

Tonight is a big night onRizzoli & Isles. Cagney ofCagney & Lacey. Its also star Angie Harmons directorial debut. Credit: Doug Hyun/TNT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why step behind the camera now? ANGIE HARMON:It was just presented to me, and who passes that opportunity up? It just wouldve been really stupid on my part. Doug Hyun/TNT When they offered it to me, I was so honored and in such disbelief. At first, I thought Id totally misunderstood them....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Margaret Barron