
Simone Biles' Feathered Gown Crisis & Laureus Impact
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Simone Biles narrowly avoided a fashion disaster at the Laureus World Sports Awards, getting sewn into her gown moments before taking the stage. Despite the last-minute fix, she turned heads in her striking mini dress from Cong Tri. Biles also shared her need for personal space during her Europe trip, asking fans to respect her boundaries. As a Laureus ambassador, shes dedicated to empowering young people through sports, recently visiting a Milan youth program.
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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Simone Biles' Feathered Gown Crisis & Laureus Impact. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 21st. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. Simone Biles dodged a major fashion crisis at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. The 29-year-old gymnast got sewn right into her feather-covered gown just before stepping out of Cibalese Palace on April 20th. She shared the behind-the-scenes moment on her Instagram stories, showing the quick fix after the dress gave way. The gown was a striking mini from Kong Tree, draped in sharp ivory feathers with a long dramatic train on one side. Biles anted up with matching heels, a gold clutch, a bold watch, and her oval wedding ring, turning heads despite the last second stitch-up. Earlier that day, she opened up to fans about needing some breathing room during her Europe trip. Biles asked folks to show love from a distance and skip hanging around her hotel all day, saying it ramps up her anxiety. She's deep into Laureus' work as an ambassador, kicking off her latest stint with a February
visit to a Milan youth program alongside her husband. Jonathan Owens That spot helps kids, especially girls, build grit and skills through sports. Biles has snagged the Laureus Sports Woman of the Year nod four times, calling the awards a game changer for her. Seen sport light up young lives firsthand keeps her locked in on the cause, blending her stardom with real impact.
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