London 2012

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There's no doubt about it, the London Olympics have been downright inspiring.  For the past three weeks, world-class athletes have amazed us with their athletic abilities and, well, their abs (we're looking at you, Tom Daley!).  And a Spice Girls reunion to top it all off?  Anything is possible, people! More»

Capitals hockey star and two time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin, 26, is taking it easy in London while his girlfriend, tennis star Maria Kirilenko, 25, does everything she can to try to bring home some gold for Russia.

It's the offseason for Ovie. He's tweeted photos from the Olympics this week, but one really set the internet ablaze: her left hand was showing off what appeared to be a gigantic sparkler. More»

Wenlock and Mandeville hail from a long line of Olympic icons. But, unlike this summer’s Olympic contenders, Wenlock and Mandeville aren’t too worried about their athletic performances: that’s because they are the official mascots for the 2012 London Summer Olympics and Paralympics. In the spirit of fun and games, we’ve come up with a list of unofficial London 2012 mascots from Kate Middleton to Harry Potter, that may give Wenlock and Mandeville some competition. More»


London is getting ahead of the games and gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympics. It's time to start the two week countdown until the games get underway. More»

Team USA will be sending 530 athletes to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and for the first time in history, Team USA features more female athletes than males. Last Olympics, although the USA did lead the overall medal count, China took home 15 more golds than the red white and blue. Can the US retake the top spot at the podium, and edge out China, and the rest of the field in 2012? With the help of these superstar athletes, we have a solid chance. Let's take a look at ten superb athletes that will represent and lead Team USA this summer in London. More»

Everyone is gearing up for the 2012 London Olympics, even fast food franchises. The World's Largest McDonald's which seats up to 1,500 people was built to prepare for the onslaught of traffic, but the folks over at Burger King are taking a slightly different approach. A more artsy approach. More»

Happy Birthday, Prince William! We've watched Prince William, heir to the throne and husband of Kate Middleton (which are, of course, equally important positions) grow from a little boy, to a handsome college student, to a man preparing for his role of King. Now as he performs royal engagements with Kate Middleton at his side, all eyes are on the future King and Queen of England. In no particular order, let's celebrate this big birthday with 30 facts about the Prince. More»

The brand new Bulgari Hotel in London is opening just in time to accommodate Olympic visitors who want a luxurious stay. Luxurious might even be an understatement for this top of line hotel, which will boast the largest rooms in the whole city. More»

Cartier, Hermes and Chanel fight back against counterfeit bags, Adidas has opened their first "Adidas by Stella McCartney" store in London for the Olympics, fashion mogul Mary-Kate Olsen may be dating Olivier Sarkozy and much more in today's Fashion Files! More»

With only 11 weeks left until the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the whole world is beginning to buzz with anticipation. The US Olympic trials are still going on, so we're still not sure which athletes will be heading to London this summer. But we do know what they'll be wearing. From the Opening Ceremony to the courts, pools, fields, and tracks, check out the most stylish looks you'll be seeing this summer. More»

Opening Ceremony is opening a pop-up store in London for the Olympics, Nicola Formichetti launches a line of solar-powered clothing, the Met Gala Red Carpet will be live-streamed online tonight for the first time ever and more in today's Fashion Files! More»