This weekend, both Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively emerged as winners at the box office. Reynolds’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” remained the top movie in North American theaters for the third consecutive week, grossing $54.2 million in ticket sales. Meanwhile, Lively’s “It Ends With Us” exceeded expectations with a strong debut of $50 million. The couple’s films created a unique scenario of success due to counterprogramming, showcasing their individual talents on the big screen.
During the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, stars like Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and H.E.R. will perform as part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Notable personalities like Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus, John Williams, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kelly Ripa will be honored as Disney Legends at a special ceremony at The Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Following the Paris Olympics, World Boxing is aiming to increase its membership base to more than 50 national federations, hoping to revitalize the sport’s presence in the Olympic movement. Meanwhile, at the Games, Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard clinched gold in the first Olympic men’s breaking tournament, showcasing his impressive skills in the competition.
Sadly, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passed away after battling non-small cell lung cancer. A large geological feature known as the “Double Arch” collapsed in southern Utah, and Mars and Jupiter are set to have a close encounter in the night sky, a rare event that won’t repeat until 2033.
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