LeBron James to Lead U.S. as Flagbearer in Paris Olympics
NBA All-Star LeBron James has been selected by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the U.S. in this Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Games. This marks a historic moment as LeBron becomes the first men's basketball player ever to carry the U.S. flag. Congratulations, LeBron!
Olympic Fever: Are You Feeling It?
With the Paris Games just two days away, we’re curious—do you feel the excitement building? A recent online poll suggests otherwise. Surprisingly, only 9% of adults polled said they plan to watch the Olympics every day. Are you one of the few who’s all in, or are you skipping the festivities this year?
Janet Jackson’s Unexpected Interview Twist
In other news, Janet Jackson, who is currently on the second leg of her Together Again concert tour, gave a rather unexpected interview in Britain recently. During the conversation, Janet made an unusual request, asking the host to stop asking her questions. She said, “I don’t mean to be rude, but I have to be honest with you. Please stop asking me questions. I have never thought that I give good interviews. I really don’t like speaking, so I’d rather stay quiet and listen to other people talk, and that’s always been me. So, are we finished?” What are your thoughts on Janet’s candid response? It certainly raises questions about promoting a tour if you’re not keen on talking.
Real Life Imitates Art: The Viral Netflix Movie
The recent global computer outage caused chaos worldwide this weekend, and it has sparked a viral moment on social media. Users are pointing out eerie similarities between the outage and the Netflix movie "Leave the World Behind." The film’s plot involves a world without internet, phones, or any return to normalcy. With this recent outage fresh in our minds, many are wondering if such a scenario could one day become our reality. Have you seen "Leave the World Behind"? Do you think it’s just a fictional story, or should we be concerned about a longer-lasting, more serious outage?
Political Surge: Kamala Harris’ Campaign Fundraising Success
In political news, the Harris for President campaign has seen a tremendous boost, raising $81 million in just the first 24 hours after Kamala Harris received President Biden’s endorsement. This adds to the existing $240 million war chest for this election cycle, reflecting contributions across the campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and joint fundraising committees. In response to Harris’ announcement, the "Win with Black Women" initiative mobilized over 46,000 Black women, raising $1.6 million in contributions during a massive conference call. Last night, Roland Martin moderated a similar call for "Win with Black Men."