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Discusses the opening ceremonies at the summer Olympic games in Athens, Greece. Consideration of how the 10,000 athletes from 202 countries were introduced to 72,000 spectators; How Greek athletes Konstantinos Kenteris and Katerina Thanou missed their mandatory drug tests and were suspended by the Hellenic Olympic Committee the night before the event; Scandal over the possibility that Thanou and Kenteris were involved with doping; Performances by singer Bjork and Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki; How the first gold medal was awarded to China's Du Li for the women's 10-m air-rifle competition.

Presents a profile of tennis players Serena and Venus Williams, and discusses the sport of women's tennis. Data on ranking of tennis players, how tennis tournaments rate in television broadcasting, and amount of prize money; Issues of racism, humility, and sponsorship; Mentions several tennis players, including Jennifer Capriati, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, and Monica Seles.

Focuses on Simon Fuller, a British entertainment entrepreneur, who created the television program 'Pop Idol,' its offshoot, 'American Idol,' and 'Germany Seeks the Superstar.' Mention of his privately held company, 19 Group; Discussion of his reality television plans, including the outlook for 'Second Chance Idol'; Background on music-based reality or talent shows and their impact on the music industry.

Announces the engagement of Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones in England. Sources of official congratulations; Value of the engagement ring; Nature of their relationship; Enthusiasm surrounding the wedding; How they met; Edward's complaints about the scrutiny of his personal life; Their careers; No wedding date yet set; Wedding to be at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Profiles Lindsay Owen-Jones, who as head of L'Oréal, took over Maybelline cosmetics brand. Comment of Owen-Jones on marketing the brand; The year Maybelline was introduced in China; Background on the British CEO.

Focuses on Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt. Discussion of his talent and personality; Career highlights, including his win of the 2001 U.S. Open crown; Outlook for his effort to defend his title; Biographical information; His impact on the men's tennis establishment.