The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on July 26 featured a surprise performance by Lady Gaga, who sang the classic French music-hall song ‘Mon truc en plumes’, originally performed by Zizi Jeanmaire in 1961. The American pop star appeared on a golden staircase near the Seine River, wearing a custom Dior outfit with black and pink feathers, accompanied by dancers.Gaga’s performance, which had been kept secret until the last minute, was part of the ceremony’s second phase titled ‘La vie en rose’. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to perform, stating it was ‘an honor to sing a special French song in tribute to the French people and their extraordinary history in art, music, and cinema’.The opening ceremony, dubbed the ‘largest in Games history’, took place along the Seine River and featured a Parade of Nations with 206 delegations. It included 3,000 dancers, artists, and other performers, with rumored appearances by Celine Dion and confirmed performances by French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura and French heavy metal band Gojira.While the ceremony was largely successful, there were reports of sound issues during some performances. Additionally, the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee confirmed that a global outage had impacted some operations, though details were not immediately available.The event also paid tribute to French culture and history, including a dance sequence honoring the construction workers rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral. With over 300,000 spectators lining the banks of the Seine, the ceremony marked a spectacular start to the Olympic Games, which are set to conclude on August 11.
Key points
- Lady Gaga performed a surprise rendition of ‘Mon truc en plumes’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
- The ceremony featured a Parade of Nations with 206 delegations and various artistic performances.
- A global outage impacted some operations of the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee.
- Over 300,000 spectators attended the ceremony along the Seine River.
Contradictions👾While most sources reported a positive reception to Lady Gaga’s performance, one article mentioned that social media comments were divided, with some finding the presentation suitable but others feeling it was too long.
