Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead Will Be USA Flag Bearers for Olympics Closing Ceremony, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Vienna Shows Canceled, Connie Chiume Dead at 72, Blake Shelton Announces Vegas Residency

Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead selected as Team USA flag bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony. The Olympic gold medalists will each carry Team USA's stars and stripes going into the final night of the 2024 Olympic games. Ledecky will leave Paris bearing 4 new medals, 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze, making her the most decorated American woman at the Olympics in any sport, and the most decorated woman in swimming of all time with 14 total medals. Mead and teammates Liam Corrigan, Michael Grady, and Justin Best made history in their own sport, earning the gold medal for Team USA in rowing for the first time in 6 decades. Vienna stretch of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour canceled due to alleged planned terrorist attack on concert. The scheduled 3 performances were set to take place at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium August 8 through August 10. Fans received notice of the canceled shows after authorities found evidence of a plotted terrorist attack on the venue. While many details are still unclear, two individuals were taken into custody on Wednesday in connection to the plot, one of whom is alleged to have recently pledged allegiance to ISIS. Law enforcement is reportedly seeking a third suspect involved. All tickets will automatically be refunded to fans within the next 10 business days as listed on Swift's official website. Actress Connie Chiume dies at 72. The actress, known for her role in Marvel's Black Panther franchise, passed away on Tuesday following a "period of illness." Her death was confirmed by family members on the Connie Chiume Foundation official website, writing "Mama Connie's legacy will continue to live on through the foundation she established, which aims to support and nurture creativity in the arts. Her wisdom, and generosity of spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her." Along with her diligent service to the foundation, which was created to empower artists to create social change through their work, Chiume served as a teacher and starred in a variety of films, television shows, and stage performances over the course of her 45 year long career in entertainment. Blake Shelton to star in first Las Vegas residency in February 2025. Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas is coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The 48-year-old country singer will take to the stage for 6 total nights from February 5 to February 15. This will be Shelton's first Vegas residency, citing inspiration from close friend Garth Brooks who will take on his own residency at the Palace this Fall. Fans interested in purchasing tickets can do so beginning August 16th, with presale dates also available. In today's birthday news: Actor Dustin Hoffman turns 87, radio personality Robin Quivers 72, actor Don Most 71, F1 and IndyCar champion Nigel Mansell 71, U2's The Edge 63, tennis champion Roger Federer 43, actress Peyton List 38, Princess Beatrice 36, singer Shawn Mendes 26.