Paris Fashion Week spans minimalism and Renaissance blooms

PARIS – The dull Paris weather did not dim the power of the French capital’s ready-to-wear shows continued Saturday, vibrantly spanning the restrained colors of minimalism to Renaissance exuberance. Here are some highlights of Paris Fashion Week fall-winter 2023-2024 collections: ELIE SAAB SAYS IT WITH FLOWERS Singers Ciara and Avril Lavigne negotiated crowds and slippery … Read more

Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to rocky start

An online system was meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to the Olympics for as little as $26… but not everyone is feeling lucky. PARIS, France — Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics promised relatively modest prices and “egalitarian” access to events, thanks to an online system meant to revolutionize ticket sales … Read more

Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock is poised to finally have his say. The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night will perform his first stand-up special since last year’s Oscars. He’s doing it in “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” streaming live on Netflix at 10 p.m. EST. Not only … Read more