PARIS — Four hours before the final stage of the Tour de France begins, I walk the length of the last, newest climb on the race parcours. This is only possible on the course itself, as thousands of fans have packed themselves dense against the barriers, the lucky few enjoying cafe tables or spots inside … Read more
Queer pop sensation Chappell Roan is thrilling fans with an exciting announcement of her upcoming tour, where she’s making a heartwarming commitment to support trans organizations through ticket sales. The Grammy-winning artist behind the infectious hit “Pink Pony Club” revealed on Thursday, July 24, that she’ll be treating fans to a series of intimate “pop-up” … Read more
ALBERTVILLE, France — Hours before the start of Stage 19 of the Tour de France, the day’s real competition is already well underway. Civilians and workers alike stalk the caravan, seeking goodies. A gendarme engages in barter with a representative from La Vache Qui Rit (the Laughing Cow). Each side wants what the other has: merch. … Read more
COURCHEVEL, France — Lunch: indisputably one of the top-three meals of the day, but at the Tour de France, not always something the intrepid reporter can afford to prioritize. Most days involve some degree of frantic scurrying between the start and finish, hitting the road early to go stand around the team buses and ask … Read more
MONT VENTOUX, France — “I had goosebumps in the moment, it was so incredible,” Soudal-QuickStep team photographer Wout Beel said on the morning of Stage 17. “I am getting goosebumps again just talking about it, look!” he said, showing me his arm. It’s true, he was. One day earlier, one of his team’s riders had … Read more
MONTPELLIER, France — Fifteen stages and two rest days into the Tour de France, the talk of the press room is not Tadej Pogacar rampaging towards his fourth yellow jersey, brave Kevin Vauquelin trying for an unlikely top-five finish, or Jonas Vingegaard’s absurd time-trial helmet. The story that has everyone buzzing concerns events that happened … Read more
Ray J Takes Over TMZ ‘After Darkish Tour!!!’ Wild Confessions, Paparazzi Frenzy Printed July 20, 2025 1:12 PM PDT | Up to date July 20, 2025 2:38 PM PDT Play video content material TMZ.com Ray J lit up the night time because the superstar visitor host on Saturday’s “TMZ After Darkish” tour — and let’s … Read more
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France — As we descend off the back of the Col du Tourmalet, a fan clasps her hands to her head, mouth gaping in disbelief at our speed. Markus Hoelgaard nearly overcooks a wet corner and unclips to stabilize his balance at the last second, with our car and two motos bearing down on … Read more
Katy Perry Violently Jolted Throughout ‘Lifetimes’ Present … Butterfly Prop Mishap Practically Tosses Her into Crowd Printed July 19, 2025 8:47 AM PDT Play video content material X/@rayan Katy Perry practically roared all the way in which to the ground Friday evening after her butterfly prop flying her over the group at her San Francisco … Read more
Singer Monica attended Night 2 of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta with her daughter, Laiyah Brown, and Bow Wow’s daughter, Shai Moss. The trio embraced the night’s western theme with stylish rodeo-inspired looks with Monica and Laiyah wearing coordinating brown looks, while Shai went with a denim outfit to match the western-them vibe. Laiyah … Read more