Current:Home > reviewsCharles Langston:Simone Biles, pop singer SZA appear in 2024 Paris Olympics spot for NBC -GrowthInsight
Charles Langston:Simone Biles, pop singer SZA appear in 2024 Paris Olympics spot for NBC
TrendPulse View
Date:2025-04-10 06:20:29
For anybody wondering about the social media posts involving pop singer SZA and Charles LangstonSimone Biles, the answer came Monday morning.
To continue its promotion of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, NBC released another celebrity-athlete crossover involving one of Team USA's biggest stars. In this two-minute spot, SZA traveled to Biles' training headquarters in Spring, Texas, for a conversation – and some gymnastics fun.
SZA, real name Solána Imani Rowe, has previously said her music has been inspired by gymnastics – a sport she participated in for 13 years.
"This is my dream to talk to you," SZA said in the clip.
Biles and SZA discussed the latter's former time as a gymnast. Biles then challenged the GRAMMY-award winner to a handstand contest, which SZA appears to have won, although Biles' effort wasn't necessarily as formidable as what she put forward during the U.S. gymnastics trials over the weekend. Biles secured her spot on the 2024 squad by winning the women's all-around at U.S. Olympic trials over the weekend in Minneapolis.
Already the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history, Biles is going to her third Games and is trying to become the first woman to win two all-around gold medals since the 1960s.
A different celebrity-athlete spot, featuring track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson and singer Cardi B ("When Sha'Carri Met Cardi"), aired during the network's Kentucky Derby coverage on May 5.
NBC has leaned into the celebrity angle to promote and cover the Olympics. For example, Snoop Dogg will be a correspondent for the network in Paris.
Additionally, Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson are joining the opening ceremony broadcast as co-hosts with Mike Tirico.
veryGood! (35375)
Related
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- Orlando Bloom Shares Glimpse Into His Magical FaceTime Calls With Daughter Daisy Dove
- Crash tests show some 2023 minivans may be unsafe for back-seat passengers
- Prosecutor begins to review whether Minnesota trooper’s shooting of Black man was justified
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner Step Out for a Perfectly Fine Night in New York City
- Second teenager arrested in video recorded hit-run crash of ex-California police chief in Las Vegas
- Japanese crown prince to visit Vietnam to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- A man accused in a child rape case was arrested weeks after he faked his own death, sheriff says
Ranking
- Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
- North Carolina House approves election board takeover ahead of 2024
- UN urges Afghanistan’s Taliban government to stop torture and protect the rights of detainees
- Crash tests show some 2023 minivans may be unsafe for back-seat passengers
- Will the 'Yellowstone' finale be the last episode? What we know about Season 6, spinoffs
- It's not your imagination: Ford logo on 2024 F-150 pickup is new, redesigned
- Which NFL teams can survive 0-2 start to 2023 season? Ranking all nine by playoff viability
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis injects presidential politics into the COVID vaccine debate
Recommendation
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
A Batman researcher said ‘gay’ in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit
Argentina’s former detention and torture site added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Will UAW strike increase car prices? Experts weigh in.
Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
Most of Spain’s female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
Wonder where Hollywood's strikes are headed? Movies might offer a clue
France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III’s three-day state visit