“Simone Biles won a record eighth all-around national title” links

Simone Biles won her eighth all-around national title, which broke a 90-year-old gymnastics record. It will be crazy if she wins everything in Paris next year. [Just Jared]
The trailer for Foe – starring Saoirse Ronan & Paul Mescal – is intense. [LaineyGossip]
Are NDAs a big problem in reality television? [Pajiba]
This ‘90s girl has always loved Parker Posey. [Go Fug Yourself]
I still don’t get this Timothee Chalamet selfie. [Socialite Life]
Joe Biden is already campaigning on abortion. [Jezebel]
Jessica Biel wore Rosetta Getty in Soho. [RCFA]
Rest in peace Bob Barker. [Seriously OMG]
Ariana Grande is releasing some live tracks. [Egotastic]
What is Hugh Hefner’s son Marston up to? [Buzzfeed]
Sister Wives is still getting huge ratings. [Starcasm]
Review of Bottoms. [Towleroad]

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  1. ThatsNotOkay says:

    Simone is the absolute greatest. Truly remarkable. After all she’s been through and being stellar at her age in a sport that prizes adolescences over mature women’s bodies…I just cannot adequately express my admiration for this woman.

    • Bad Janet says:

      Gymnastics really only had a brief period of time where the tiny, young adolescent body type was “in.” It’s a woman’s sport again. Look no further than the average ages of the last few Worlds and Olympic finals competitors, or college gymnastics.

  2. Normades says:

    Parker Posey was the OG quirky girl.

    So much thirstiness in that thirst trap post. Dudes really want to be seen including Timmy

  3. girl_ninja says:

    Simone is such a powerhouse! She is inspirational in everyway and I am so proud of her.

    Ariana is really trying hard to rehab her trashed image huh? Celebrating the anniversary of her record The Way this weekend as well? Thirsty and shady.

  4. Neners says:

    Simone looks better than ever. I am just so impressed! The yurchenko double pike vault she did on Friday was absolutely bonkers and her 2 FX routines were some of the cleanest I’ve seen her do besides one OOB in the first set.

    • Kimmy says:

      Simone is always good, but I was thrilled to see her nail her landings…especially on floor. She has soooo much power, she usually takes some steps, but she crushed it. She looked confident and healthy. If this is her last hurrah, I want her to go out just like this.

  5. Chantal says:

    I watched it and Simone’s performance on the final day of the championships was spectacular and as usual, mind boggling. While she was evasive in her comments about her plans for the Paris Olympics, I’m really hopeful and looking forward to her competing there. And it’s so sad that at the age of 26, she’s considered too old for the sport. But she is showing them! She’s seems more at peace with herself and her performance shows it.

    And RIP Bob Barker. I grew up watching the Price Is Right and he was so charismatic. And I didn’t know that he had won like 19 Daytime Emmys!

    • Bad Janet says:

      She’s really not considered old. This is a persistent rumor that needs to get put to bed.

      The US is one of the only countries which bought into that nonsense to start with, and its finally starting to die. The amount of time where younger gymnasts rules the day was really pretty short, and teams around the world are older than ever. The average age of female gymnasts from almost any other country has always been much older than the US, China, Russia and Romania, including frequent medal contenders. There are gymnasts in their late 20s and early 30s who are still medal threats every single time they show up to compete, such as Ellie Black from Canada.

      Simone is unstoppable. I’ve been a fan of hers since she was 13. She will be thriving in this sport as long as she wants to be, I am certain.

  6. QuiteContrary says:

    Simone is a marvel!

  7. MsIam says:

    Congrats to Simone! I hope it’s onward to Paris for her! ❤

  8. Eurydice says:

    It’s hard to believe that Simone didn’t start serious training until this spring. She’s looking better than ever. I think it’s that there’s a maturity of performance that is adding to her technical brilliance. Congrats also to Shilese Jones and Leeanne Wong, both beautifully elegant.

    • Bad Janet says:

      She has been training way longer than that – it just wasn’t made public, probably so she could have some privacy. But, I am sure she can pick up the sport faster than a normal human could have any right to.

      Shilese is not to be underestimated. She is incredible! As amazing as Simone is, Shi is just a few steps behind. She is so far ahead of the rest of the pack, it’s wild. Another to watch for is Josc Roberson, who is also a really great teammate. She brings the big skills, but she has some leadership qualities that would be a huge asset to any team.

  9. Mel says:

    Congrats to Simone. She took the time she needed and came back stronger than ever. I hope she continues to promote taking time to shoot down the “always hustling” narrative. Your body and mind need rest, take it.

    RIP Bob Barker, I spent many lunch times with him as a kid. The Price is Right wasn’t the same for me without him.

  10. SIde Eye says:

    Simone is amazing! So thrilled for her and my goodness her smile lights up the universe.

  11. tamsin says:

    Wow, wow, wow! Her gymnastics just takes your breath away. Power, speed and grace! It’s so wonderful to see her surviving and thriving.

  12. Scout says:

    And that sleazy Spanish soccer guy who kissed the female athlete? He is refusing to resign…AND HIS MOTHER has locked herself inside a church and is going on a hunger strike until her son is vindicated.

  13. Well Wisher says:

    Congrats to Ms. Biles!!!