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The Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony Was One Giant Dance Party

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games officially came to an end last night, but the super-fun closing ceremonies sent them off in style. The best part? Despite the pouring rain (Rio de Janeiro‘s Maracana Stadium is open-air, leaving everyone exposed to the elements), the night was essentially a massive Carnival–samba party. The entire stadium (athletes and […]

Why U.S. Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Is Giving Us Life On The Floor

Tonight, U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman and Simone Biles—two of the buzziest names surrounding this year’s Rio Olympic Games—will represent Team USA in the all-around finals. And don’t get us wrong, we are all about these two superstars. Biles, at her first-ever Olympic Games, has quickly become America’s Sweetheart, with all the energy, power and […]