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‘Stand Up!’ Lil Mama Defends Gabby Douglas with Video Essay

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To Internet trolls, Gabby Douglas disappointed at the Rio Olympics—not because of her award-winning talents in gymnastics, but with her hair. Rapper Lil Mama came to Douglas’ defense with a message on “self-hate.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Gabby Douglas is a black women. Our hair is kinky naturally. So when I see other black […]

Leslie Jones’ Next Role Could Be Olympic Commentator

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Leslie Jones may go from Ghostbuster to sportscaster. Her hilarious commentary during the Olympic Games caught the attention of NBC executives on August 7, 2016. Can I get an application? pic.twitter.com/QB3abCFPv3 — Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) August 7, 2016 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Gold Medal Jones” is what Mike Shoemaker of Late Night with Seth […]

NBC’s Olympic Broadcast Sparks Debates On Marketing and Sexism

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NBC’s coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics wasn’t live, a move executives called better for business, even though ratings did not agree. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Commercials engulfed the festivities of the Opening Ceremony last night [Friday, August 5]. John Miller and his NBC affiliates warned reporters last month of the network’s pre-taped broadcast […]

Watch Our Olympic Swim Team’s Carpool Karaoke: “It’s A Party in the USA”

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The karaoke carpool left without James Corden on its way to Rio, Brazil and now the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team has released a parody of the Late Late Show skit. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rolling through the streets of Atlanta, the swimmers embarked on the ultimate commute to the Olympic destination. They covered […]

Katy Perry ‘Rises’ in Second Video For Olympic Anthem

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Katy Perry has released the second music video to her Olympic anthem, “Rise.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Back with an inspirational message similar to “Firework,” Perry gets dragged through canyons, oceans, and storms by a pink parachute. And she can’t seem to gain control of her circumstances. The winds begin to change, though. Perry […]

Opening Ceremony Unveils New Collection For Summer Olympics

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The Rio Summer Games haven’t started yet, but eyes are already on the Opening Ceremony—not the moment when athletes from around the world step into the arena, but the famous fashion brand with an Olympics-styled collection. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A boxing ring welcomes Brooklyn Museum patrons into Opening Ceremony’s pop-up shop. In creating […]

Black Lives Matter Takes Their Fight to The Rio Olympics

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American activists of the #BlackLivesMatter movement marched through central Rio de Janeiro with their Brazilian counterparts on Saturday [July 23] ahead of the inception of this year’s Olympic Games in the city. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Most known for their active role in the fight against police brutality, Black Lives Matter traveled to Latin […]

Road To Rio: Olympians Simone Biles And Gabby Douglas Cover Teen Vogue

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With the summer Olympics only two months away, the world’s greatest athletes are putting on their game faces and getting ready to give their all in Rio De Janeiro. Most athletes train all of their lives to get a chance to perform against the super-stiff competition that the event brings. Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles […]

Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad Discusses Discrimination with Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to several U.S. athletes to mark 100 days until the Rio Games. According to ESPN, following her speech, she headed over to a temporary court set up in the middle of Time Square. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New Jersey native Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad, 30, greeted her there. The two women […]

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