USA's Nathan Chen Breaks Record for Highest-Score Ever in Men's Short Program at Olympics 2022!

The 2022 Beijing Olympics concluded Sunday with icy fanfare,  a spirited speech from International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach and an audience count that pales in comparison to previous Winter games.

“I feel like we are left as a team, as a unit, and it took a journey for us to get there, but we finally do,” says Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks of the first season of the HBO Max series from James Gunn.

Team USA found a way to make it happen!

Uncharted hit theaters this Friday, February 18th, and the film is a must-see. Featuring an all-star cast of Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas, and breakthrough performances by Tati Gabrielle and Sophie Ali, the film will take you on an exciting adventure as street-smart Nathan Drake (Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. HOLA! USA had the opportunity to talk to Holland ahead of the film’s release where he shared his favorite memory on set with Wahlberg, revealed if he’s ever stolen anything like his character Nathan, and shared his thoughts on drastically changing his physique for a role in the future.I loved the movie and I feel like you and your character, Nathan Drake, ooze confidence, but what is your favorite part about him?I really like his optimism.

Elton John has congratulated an Olympic figure skater whose gold-winning routine was backed by a medley of the legendary singer’s greatest hits.During the men’s singles figure skating competition in Beijing on Thursday (February 10), US skater Nathan Chen danced across the ice to the songs ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘Bennie And The Jets’.After impressing judges with five jet-fueled quadruple jumps and a series of gyroscope-like spins, the 22-year-old, three-time world champion wound up taking home the gold that eluded him at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, validating his status as the world’s best male figure skater.“I never thought I would actually be able to make this happen,” Chen said of his win (via The New York Times). “It’s hard.

For figure skater Nathan Chen, it truly was a “long, long time” to his touchdown moment in his gold medal free skate to Elton John’s song, “Rocket Man.

Hoda Kotb took to social media to reveal an incredible bit of news that had fans feeling as elated as she was.MORE: Jennifer Lopez teases Hoda Kotb about Joel Schiffman split live on Today showThe Today Show star shared a picture on Instagram featuring the two athletes who had brought the United States gold at that point at the 2022 Winter Olympics.WATCH: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie share how to watch the Winter Olympics GamesThe post highlighted Nathan Chen and Chloe Kim in competition, and Hoda happily wrote: "Good morning GOLD!!! Congrats @nathanwchen @chloekim."One fan excitedly commented: "Thank you Nathan and Chloe for an amazing job - it was so exciting and enjoyable watching you- your hard work and dedication certainly paid off!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb makes rare revelation about home life with daughters Haley and HopeAnother wrote: "Way to go guys!!!! So proud of you," with many others sharing congratulatory messages as well and sharing love for Hoda.While Hoda is currently dealing with the ramifications of her split from longtime fiancé Joel Schiffman, she has maintained that the two are still quite amicable.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda celebrated the athletes that won gold for USA at the Winter OlympicsShe has been keeping herself busy by throwing herself into coverage for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which are being held in Beijing.While Hoda did attract a huge amount of fan love for her warm and enthusiastic coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish home where she will co-parent her kids with ex Joel SchiffmanMORE: Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman live on

Nathan Chen has won Olympic gold!

What was to be one of the highlights for Team U.S.A. in this Olympics ended in heartbreak as skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin missed a gate on her Slalom run tonight and was out of her best event after six seconds.

Figure skater Nathan Chen brought glory to the United States on the ice during Monday’s primetime coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics, shattering the world record in the men’s short program at the Beijing games. Nabbing 113.97 points, Chen brought in the highest short program score in figure skating history. Monday saw new highs for Chen and the winter sport, not for NBC’s fifth night of coverage, or at least in early numbers.

Associated Press.The movie is based on James Lee Burke’s short story, whose protagonist is an older white male.The “Crash” actress spoke about how she had trouble taking the role at first, saying: “I now realize that my internalized prejudices were stopping me from feeling like I could play this role.”She continued, “When it’s precisely that prejudice that I’ve received — doesn’t matter that it’s from African-American women more than anyone else. It doesn’t matter. I received prejudice.

Nathan Chen has earned his place in the Olympics record book!

In an unfortunate turn of events, Vincent Zhou will not be able to compete in the Men’s ice skating events at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Thandiwe Newton broke into tears while addressing colorism in the film industry. The 49-year-old actress recently spoke to the Associated Press about her film "God's Country," which sees her play a grieving woman who confronts a pair of hunters on her property. Newton has received a fair amount of praise for her role, which examines, among other things, her race.

Signing off. Awkwafina decided to leave Twitter after her statement on the use of a “blaccent” and African American Vernacular English (AAVE) brought backlash.

Go team go! Team USA has a long history of winning at the Winter Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Games are no different.

The basics. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Chen picked up skating when he was only three after watching his older brothers play hockey. He's currently studying statistics and data science at Yale University.

Thandiwe Newton has apologized to "darker-skinned actresses" in a tearful video. The star of new film God's Country, based on James Lee Burke's short story, spoke in a new interview about her own "internalized prejudice" and her fears over playing the new role.MORE: Thandiwe Newton’s stunning daughter is her double in a striking look you would never expectThe 49-year-old plays a professor who confronts two white hunters on her property. The original character in the short story was a white man from Montanaa, and the story challenged white male masculinity.WATCH: British actress Thandiwe Newton has apologized to "darker-skinned actresses" in a tearful video"I now realize that my internalized prejudice was stopping me from feeling like I could play this role, when it's precisely that prejudice that I've received," she told AP."It doesn't matter that it's from African American women more than anyone else.

If you’ve watched him skate at the Olympics, you may want to know what Nathan Chen’s net worth is and how much he makes as one of the highest-earning professional figure skaters (and winter athletes) competing for Team USA.

The opening ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has happened and we have tons of great photos from the event.