Lady Gaga is set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this Friday, marking a spectacular start to the global event.
Despite rumors of potential performances by stars like Celine Dion, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, and Aya Nakamura, the official lineup remains a closely guarded secret.
Speculation about Lady Gaga’s participation heightened after NBC News reported sightings of both Gaga and Dion traveling to Paris ahead of the Olympics. Social media buzzed with excitement on Monday as videos surfaced showing Lady Gaga greeting fans outside her car in the heart of Paris.
The pop icon has been exceptionally busy in recent years, balancing numerous high-profile projects. She has been filming the highly anticipated sequel to Joker, titled “Folie à Deux,” alongside Joaquin Phoenix. Additionally, Gaga has been dazzling audiences with her Las Vegas residency show, “Enigma + Jazz & Piano,” and completed a global concert tour, “The Chromatica Ball,” in 2022 to promote her sixth studio album, Chromatica.
Gaga’s performance at the Olympic opening ceremony will be her first major televised appearance since her moving rendition of “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Oscars.
Adding to the excitement, Celine Dion is rumored to perform a tribute to the legendary Édith Piaf with “L’Hymne à l’amour.” This performance will be particularly poignant as it marks Dion’s return to the stage following her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome, which led to the cancellation of her tour.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony promises to be a grand spectacle, celebrating musical excellence and athletic prowess. Viewers can catch the event live on NBC and stream it on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms this Friday.
With Lady Gaga and Celine Dion set to deliver unforgettable performances, the ceremony is poised to captivate audiences worldwide, kicking off the Olympics with a perfect blend of music and sport.