Team USA sets new Paris Olympic medal record surpassing 100 overall. Currently standing with 30 gold, 38 silver, and 35 bronze medals, Team USA has dominated in Paris now holding the highest medal count of any country at 103. However with two days left of competitions, that number could potentially shift. The U.S. is slated to compete in a few more major events before the games conclude, including the women's water polo bronze medal match later today, the men's gold medal basketball game on Saturday, and the women's gold medal volleyball match on Sunday. Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony. The artists will perform in a combination of pre-taped and live performances streamed from Los Angeles, celebrating the city which will become home to the 2028 Summer Olympic games. Producer Ben Winston, known for his work in live musical events such as the Grammys, is set to assist French producers in the production of the ceremony. The event will conclude with the iconic torch being passed on to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Travis Scott arrested in Paris following alleged assault of hotel security guard. The arrest was confirmed by French authorities on Friday citing an assault on a hotel security guard. The incident reportedly also involved Scott's own bodyguard in an attempt to intervene. The violent event comes merely hours after the rapper was spotted cheering on Team USA at the men's basketball Olympic semifinal on Thursday. In today's birthday news: Actor Sam Elliott turns 80, drummer Pete Thomas 70, actress Melanie Griffith 67, fashion designer Michael Kors 65, broadcast journalist Hoda Kotb 60, actor Eric Bana 56, actress Gillian Anderson 56, American businessman Vivek Ramaswamy 39, actress Anna Kendrick 39, actress Hunter Deno 29.
