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During Friday's episode, the show teases the return of OG islanders as Uma, Harriett, Samantha, Will, Jess, Munveer, Patsy, Grace and Ronnie.

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN PARIS: The boats that carried the Olympians along the River Seine through the torrential rain and the dark of night were festooned with strings of lights that made them look like chariots of fire. They sailed in a great flotilla of speedboats, water taxis and barges, past cardboard cut-outs of Madame Pompadour half-submerged in the river's dark waters. They sailed beneath bridges thronged with acrobats and dancers and past guitarists high on balconies as if they had been transported here from the set of Mad Max: Fury Road. The rain fell more and more heavily and drenched the pianist in his sequinned shirt as he sat at his grand piano on the Pont Royal and soaked the severed head of Marie Antoinette at a window overlooking the river. With every chaotic minute of it, the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics felt more and more like a movie made by Alain Resnais, Jean Cocteau or another of the great French surrealists.

Kamala Harris must win Pennsylvania to have a chance of beating Donald Trump, and likely needs Michigan and Wisconsin as well. A new poll shows how the candidates are faring.

CHRIS WHEELER: Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to rediscover his best form for Manchester United and become a 30-goal striker again. Rashford hit that mark in Ten Hag's first season but dropped to eight last term after signing a new £300,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford. United would listen to offers for the 26-year-old if a big bid comes in this summer, but it's unlikely that Rashford will leave his hometown club.

Gigi Hadid rocked a casual look while stepping out on Friday in New York City - four days after she attended the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York City with pal Blake Lively. The model, 29, showcased her shaggy haircut for her solo outing, paired with a no makeup look. Gigi flashed a hint of her midriff in a graphic cropped top, paired with jeans that featured panel detailing along the sides.

The invitation which landed on the producer's desk at the BBC radio show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, was as intriguing as it was cryptic. 'The KLF require your presence at a celebratory event to mark the summer solstice. You will be met at a location to be announced and transported to the lost continent of Mu.' It was the summer of 1991, and the esoteric nature of the summons was typical of the KLF. Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty were the world's biggest-selling pop group, with a reputation for elaborate, headline-grabbing stunts. Claire Pattenden, then a personal assistant at the Radio One show, was told to pack for the three-day trip. The 22 year-old, from a deprived corner of south London , had 'barely travelled north of Watford', so wherever 'Mu' was, she couldn't wait to get there.

A chief constable has claimed only 'some' communities were upset after a shocking video of a police officer kicking a man in the head at Manchester Airport emerged online. The extraordinary footage showed a policeman violently kick and stamp on the head of a man who was face down with his hands behind his back on the floor after being tasered. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) watchdog said it had notified the Greater Greater Manchester Police officer that the officer is facing a criminal probe for assault. Manchester Police Chief Constable, Stephen Watson QPM has since shared a statement, laying blame on investigation constraints as to why bodycam footage of the incident on Tuesday has not been released.

Twisters created a storm of business at the box office over the weekend, churning up an estimated $80.5 million for it debut, exceeding expectations and garnering the highest box office opening for a live action film this summer so far. Meanwhile, Inside Out 2 remained a massive hit for Pixar, finishing third and having earned nearly $600 million in the US. One critic believes that this is a sign audiences are ready to tell Hollywood no more to moralizing message movies.

For some time, Elon Musk has been waging a one-man crusade against what he calls the 'woke mind virus' that is encouraging many young people to change gender. It was one of the reasons why the billionaire bought Twitter in 2022, resolving to liberate the social media website from what he saw as the evils of progressive groupthink and politically correct ideology. And this week he laid bare his deeply personal motivation as he revealed his heartache over his estranged transgender daughter Vivian (left).

The French-speaking Canadian singer made a triumphant return to the stage two years after being diagnosed with debilitating degenerative disorder known as Stiff Person Syndrome.The megastar sung an emotional rendition of Hymne à l'amour, as she stood under the Olympic Rings attached to the Eiffel Tour that beamed out silver lights all across the French capital.

Olympic Opening Ceremony viewers were left puzzled over NBC's decision to tap Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning as commentators for the major global event.  Rather than hiring a panel of former Olympians or traditional broadcasters, the two-time Super Bowl champ and the Grammy winning songstress were joined by commentator Mike Tirico.  The trio had very little expertise to offer while covering the star-studded event. 

Elsa Hosk made jaws drop in her latest sultry snaps. The Victoria's Secret vet, 35 - who frequently strikes seductive poses in bikinis - took to Instagram to show off her pretty in pink style on Friday. Her taut tummy looked incredible as she modeled a chic Heavy Manners white bikini with pink bow detailing and blush lining. The high waisted bottoms hugged her figure, displaying her endless slender legs.

ALISON BOSHOFF: He didn't paint her from life... that would have been impossible, not to mention awkward. After all, she lives in Paris with her husband of six years while he drifts between a number of homes - and lady friends - in Europe and America. But Johnny Depp's striking depiction of his former partner Vanessa Paradis as The Empress, released for sale last week, is nevertheless a profound expression of his enduring love for her and their complicated relationship.

The Canadian singer, 56, who is battling the incurable stiff-person syndrome, looked incredible in a shimmering silver gown as she performed in front of the Eiffel Tower.

The professional dancer, 33, has been at the center of a complaint feud in recent weeks after Amanda Abbington lodged a complaint with the BBC over Giovanni's behaviour.

RICHARD GIBSON: Until Friday night, Flintoff had not taken charge of a professional side, but neither had Brendon McCullum overseen a first-class match when Rob Key made him Test coach two years ago - an appointment credited with revitalising England's fortunes. Key also plumped for Matthew Mott soon after he arrived as the ECB's director of men's cricket in the spring of 2022, but has found himself conducting a white-ball review this week following two underwhelming World Cup title defences within the space of eight months. Change now feels inevitable after a team fronted by Mott and captained by Jos Buttler followed up crashing out in the group stages of the 50-over event on the subcontinent last November, with just three wins in nine matches, by losing to eventual winners India in the semi-final of the Twenty20 version in Guyana.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: During the election campaign, Labour promised to restore honesty and integrity to our politics. By pretending the dire condition of Britain's finances have come as some sort of shock to her, Rachel Reeves is doing the exact opposite. The Chancellor insists she hadn't realised how bad things were until she arrived at the Treasury. Since then, she has supposedly discovered a black hole of some £20 billion.

Anti-Israel protestors and Hamas sympathizers who desecrated Washington, D.C.'s Union Station have learned their fates. A minimum of eight people who participated in the anti-Israel protest during Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech Wednesday are now facing federal criminal charges after defacing federal property and fighting police. Some protestors, however, have had their charges dropped by more lenient Washington, D.C. prosecutors. Frederick Coates, Crow Momamome and Antonio Somerville have all been charged with attempting to carry a dangerous weapon, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. Nathaniel Lawrence, Sonia Krishan and Roger Miller have been charged with attempted theft. Zachary Kam has been charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer. And Essa Ejelat has been charged with making threats.

The Olympics opening ceremony has been panned by viewers describing it as 'the worst' as rain hampers the audio and urge organisers to 'Stop the boats'. 6,800 athletes covered in plastic ponchos attempted to keep spirits high as they travelled down the river Seine in a huge flotilla of 85 boats. Performances from Lady Gaga and approximately 3,000 dancers, acrobats and actors are hard to hear over the sound of rain, with viewers calling it 'the worst Olympic opening ceremony in memory'.

Kamala Harris was all smiles when she arrived at Joe Biden 's former Delaware campaign headquarters on Monday. She was there to lift the spirits of blindsided staffers, who after 15 months of toiling to re-elect the president, suddenly found themselves working for her. 'It is my great honor to have Joe's endorsement in this race,' she boasted to cheers from a crowd who were now on her payroll. But as the assembled readily applauded, some must have harbored private concerns. For, behind the recent public self-branding of Harris as a kindly, jovial 'Momala', she has earned a nasty reputation as an alleged 'soul-destroying' workplace 'bully'.

Armie Hammer's mother has broken her silence on her son's career ending cannibalism and abuse allegations . The Call Me By Your Name actor, 37, who was at the peak of his fame, fell from grace when a series of disturbing allegations were made against him by multiple women, who accused him of violent abuse and harboring cannibalism fantasies.

Chris Pratt shared a cute photo with his son Jack, 11, at a movie theater. However, Jack had a new look, namely Hugh Jackman's face photoshopped over his own. Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds, 47, was also in the photo. 'So freaking excited for Deadpool & Wolverine!!! Going to be HUGE!!! We're seeing it Saturday! Have you got your tickets?' his caption began. 'Ryan is my son's favorite actor,' he added. 'Which hurts. And what a treat to finally meet Hugh Jackman. I thought he'd be taller. Let's go!! #mcu.' And Reynolds was quick to comment, writing: 'Hugh has a 6'2" face. But in person… bam. 4'11".'

Jenelle Evans broke down in tears while obtaining a restraining order for herself and kids against her ex David Eason , following their split after six years of marriage. On Thursday's episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, the reality star, 32, opened up about feeling 'harassed' and 'stalked' by her estranged spouse, who she shares her seven-year-old daughter Ensley Jolie Eason. In an attempt to distance herself from Eason, Evans, who rose to fame as a teenager on MTV's 16 & Pregnant, made the move from North Carolina to Las Vegas . 'I think Vegas is definitely gonna be a space - life my safe haven and definitely a good safe haven for my kids. There's just so much to look forward to for this move to Vegas,' Evans said in a confessional interview after touring a number of properties.

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson has questioned Team USA's decision to make Coco Gauff a flagbearer. The tennis star joined LeBron James at the head of Team USA's opening ceremony boat to hold the flag as they made their way along the Seine on Friday night. Gauff is the reigning US Open champion and a contender to win the women's tennis gold medal in Paris.