Zendaya takes gold! Euphoria star wins the battle for best dressed as she joins glamorous Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Banks and Cindy Bruna at Louis Vuitton's star-studded Prelude To The Olympics celebration in Paris
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Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Banks and Cindy Bruna looked glamorous as they led the stars attending the Prelude to the Olympics event at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris on Thursday.
Euphoria star Zendaya, 27, stole the show as she arrived in a shimmering black figure-hugging gown, before posing for striking snaps.
Meanwhile Charlize, 48, put on a very leggy display in a chic white mini dress with a long shoulder drape detail.
The actress elevated her height in strappy gold heels and completed the look with a matching clutch bag and jewellery.
Elizabeth showed off her incredible figure in a plunging black mini dress with a large blue flower detail.
The actress, 50, completed the look with sheer tights and pointed toe heels, while accessorising with dainty silver jewellery.
Zendaya, Charlize Theron , Elizabeth Banks and Cindy Bruna looked glamorous as they led the stars attending the Prelude to the Olympics event at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris on Thursday
The actress, 48, put on a very leggy display in a chic white mini dress with a long shoulder drape detail
Cindy, 29, flaunted her toned figure in a semi-sheer green crochet maxi dress, teamed with white underwear and heels.
Tennis star Serena, 42, looked sophisticated in a black suit, satin waist coat and stilettos, while accessorising with a quirky blue handbag.
Louis Vuitton's creative director Pharrell Williams looked typically stylish in a smart grey blazer and wide leg jeans, teamed with one of the brand's luxurious handbags.
Snoop Dogg stood out in a gold suit as he posed for fun snaps ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, with over 10,000 athletes gathering on boats on the Seine River.
Lady Gaga is reportedly set to perform La Vie en Rose with Celine Dion on the legendary Seine River.
Celine - who is yet to officially comment on the speculation - would be making her musical comeback amid her harrowing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
There were reports the singer was set to pocket a staggering $2million for performing at the opening ceremony on Friday.
However, a statement from the Olympic Games has confirmed none of the artists performing during the ceremonies will be paid.
They said: 'The music artists who will be appearing at the Paris 2024 Games Ceremonies will not be paid a fee for their services.
'Their decision to perform under these conditions reflects their desire to be part of a historic event for France, and for the world of sports.
She elevated her height in strappy gold heels and completed the look with a matching clutch bag and jewellery
Elizabeth showed off her incredible figure in a plunging black mini dress with a large blue flower detail
The actress, 50, completed the look with sheer tights and pointed toe heels, while accessorising with dainty silver jewellery
Cindy, 29, flaunted her toned figure in a semi-sheer green crochet maxi dress, teamed with white underwear and heels
Serena, 42, looked sophisticated in a black suit, satin waist coat and stilettos, while accessorising with a quirky blue handbag
Zendaya looked sensational as she arrived for the star-studded event
She put on a glamorous display in a shimmering black gown
Her golden locks were styled in a wet slick back look
Eileen Gu and Zendaya posed for a stunning snap together
Zendaya couldn't contain her laughter while catching up with Spike Lee
Spike Lee accessorised with white glasses and a fedora
Tyla flaunted her washboard abs in a tiny gold crop top and low-rise velvet joggers
The beauty later posed with Lebron James
Tyla took to the stage to perform at the event while clad in a leather look T-shirt and knee high heeled boots
Rosalia turned heads in a semi-sheer beige gown, teamed with nude underwear and heels
The Spanish songstress beamed and waved to fans in the long-sleeved number which grazed her feet
Mick Jagger, 80, put on an animated display alongside partner Melanie Hamrick, 37
The Rolling Stones frontman, 80, cut a dapper figure in a black blazer and crisp white shirt
Melanie wowed in a black figure-hugging embelished dress
Zac Efron and Miles Chamley-Watson shared a sweet embrace
Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush arrived hand-in-hand
Ashlyn looked stylish in a burnt orange jumpsuit, while Sophia wore an eye-catching red corset mini dress
Louis Vuitton's creative director Pharrell Williams looked typically stylish in a smart grey blazer and wide leg jeans, teamed with one of the brand's luxurious handbags
'In addition, Paris 2024 will cover all technical production and performance organisation costs, as is customary.
'Additionally, we would like to point out that 96% of the Organising Committee's budget is funded by private revenues and that no public contributions are used to pay the artistic teams.'
With more than half a million Olympic tickets remaining unsold, there is still time for anyone wanting to travel to Paris to catch the action.
Organisers have confirmed that between 500,000 and 600,000 tickets were still able to be purchased on Sunday, five days before the Games opens.
They include tickets for the coveted 100m final session on August 4, although they will set you back at least £240.
Up to 4,000 seats are also still available for Friday's opening ceremony on the River Seine, but the only tickets remaining are in the most expensive categories, which costs between £758 and £2,300.
The majority of unsold tickets are for the football but most sports, including cycling, swimming, rowing and gymnastics, had tickets available last night.
Getting there, return Eurostar tickets from London St Pancras tomorrow start at £243, with rail bosses putting on additional services during the Games.
Jeremy Allen White cut a dapper figure in a black suit and matching polo top
Snoop Dog stood out in a gold suit as he posed for fun snaps ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Taika Waititi dressed to impress in a black suit
Ana Khouri wowed in a shimmering silver co-ord
Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena posed for a loved-up snap
LeBron James was also in attendance
LeBron James, Lindsey Vonn and Novak Djokovic looked in good spirits as they posed together at the event
And while hotels have increased in price - with some as much as four times more - there are still plenty of rooms available, including at the citizenM Paris Opera, near Boulevard Haussmann, which has suites from £242 per night.
There is also space at the four-star Les Jardins du Marais near Place de la Republique, with a classic room available for £350 a night.
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly start at £136 while a return from Birmingham to Paris Charles de Gaulle is just £108, departing on Thursday.
Organisers confirmed at a press conference that more than 20 sports have seats spare.
It said this was down to the late releases of tickets and 'contingency planning'.
So far, Paris has sold 8.8million tickets and the city was buzzing yesterday, as fans from around the world started to arrive.
Tony Estanguet, Paris 2024 president and three-time Olympic champion canoeist, dismissed any suggestion that ticket availability reflected lack of interest.
There are often empty seats at some big stadium events such as the football.
At London 2012, 264,000 tickets went unsold despite huge demand.
The Paris ticket prices adjusted for inflation are cheaper than those for London 2012.
Celine - who is yet to officially comment on the speculation - would be making her musical comeback amid her harrowing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (pictured in 2019)
Organisers have confirmed that between 500,000 and 600,000 tickets were still able to be purchased on Sunday, five days before the Games opens
Paris is also doing significantly better than Rio 2016 at this stage, when Brazil organisers were still attempting to shift 1.3million tickets.
There were no spectators at all at Tokyo 2020 due to Covid restrictions.
Mr Estanguet explained that many tickets still on sale were available thanks to 'contingency'.
'In total at the beginning, we had 10 million tickets but we took 20 per cent of the total numbers in contingency,' he said.
Over the past six months, 'new ticket opportunities' had been released, he added.
'That's why there are still tickets available one week before because now we now have the final plan of the delivery,' he said.
