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U.S. Swimmer Simone Manuel Demands Better Treatment From the Media for Olympic Competitors
The 25-year-old swimmer's comments come after much-publicized incidents involving Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles.
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Met Gala, but Make It Masked: As New York Fashion Week Looms, the Industry’s Biggest Night Takes Precautions
The dress code for this year's event is 'American Independence'—but attendees are still required to be vaxxed and masked indoors.
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Simone Biles Thanks Fans for Helping Her Realize She’s More Than Her Accomplishments
The four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from Thursday’s individual all-around competition, citing mental health concerns.
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Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Simone Biles' refusal to participate in the Olympic individual all-around competition isn't a sign of weakness. It's a declaration of strength.
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Yes, a Black Woman Is Directing Film Adaptation of Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower—Which Is Timely and Relevant AF
Garrett Bradley (Time, Naomi Osaka) will helm the film based on the novel addressing climate change and social inequality.
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Simone Biles Pulls Out of Team Gymnastics Final, Naomi Osaka Suffers Shocking Loss In 3rd Round of Tokyo Olympics [Updated]
Two of the best in their respective sports had a rough go on Tuesday.
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Naomi Osaka ‘Refreshed’ and ‘Happy’ After Olympics Debut Match
The Japanese tennis star breezed through her first match in Tokyo, while Team USA's women's gymnastics and men's basketball teams got off to rough starts.
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The Funk Boutique: Virgil Dominates Luxury Streetwear, Paying Respect, and Osaka’s Earrings Are a Racket
While LMVH acquires 60 percent of Off-White, Forvr Mood's candles hit Sephora's shelves and legendary designer B Michael takes on a resort.
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![Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25152418/c0c3f5ac0ecab0b118239af134c4614a-300x169.jpg)
Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]
The former Fox News host took a jab at the decorated tennis champion just hours after Osaka’s Sports Illustrated Magazine cover debut.
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Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Swimsuit Issues
The rapper is the first to cover the highly anticipated annual issue, while Bloom is the first trans woman to do so and Osaka the first Black female athlete.