Paris is in the throes of Olympic fever as thousands flock to the City of Lights for the 2024 Games. While the world’s top athletes are the main attraction, anticipation for the ceremony is reaching a crescendo. Speculation is rampant about the star-studded lineup, with rumours swirling about potential performances by iconic singers Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Shaan and many more. Both divas have been spotted in the French capital, fuelling fan theories and excitement for what promises to be a spectacular event. India at Paris Olympics 2024: Women’s Recurve Archery Individual Event Draw Announced; Bhajan Kaur Likely to Face Ankita Bhakat in Second Round.
Now, ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the 2024 Olympic games, here are the artists who are said to perform at the sporting event. Olympic Games 2024: From ‘Chariots of Fire’ to ‘Munich’ Here Are Must-Watch Iconic Films Around the World’s Biggest Sporting Event.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s recent Parisian sojourn has sent fans into a frenzy of speculation about her potential involvement in the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. With the event set on the Seine, the flamboyant pop star seems a natural fit for the dramatic spectacle. The Olympic Committee’s cryptic teaser featuring a chrome-clad figure has only fuelled the rumours, with fans drawing parallels to Gaga’s Chromatica era. Even the presence of a piano near the ceremony site has become a focal point of online detective work.
Celine Dion
Celine Dion, whose life has been significantly affected by stiff person syndrome, has not taken the stage in four years but remains determined to return. French media outlets have speculated about a potential Olympics opening ceremony performance after footage surfaced of Dion smiling and walking in Paris. According to French radio station RTL, she arrived in Paris via private jet at Le Bourget airport on Monday (July 22( evening and was scheduled for a fitting at the Dior fashion house on Tuesday (July 23) afternoon.
Daft Punk, Christine and the Queens & Aya Nakamura
French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura has sparked interest amid speculation that she could bring vibrant R&B to the Seine scene. According to BBC reports, she might perform a Chanson-style song by iconic French singer Edith Piaf. Additionally, Christine and the Queens is also in consideration due to his past involvement with the Games. It’s even said that electronic duo Daft Punk might be part of the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony. Paris Olympics 2024: Lady Gaga Set to Perform at Opening Ceremony.
Shaan, Raghu Dixit Project & Others
Indian singer Shaan is poised to dazzle at the Olympics this year with a musical extravaganza at the India House, organised by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). India House is set up at Parc de la Villette in Paris. Shaan has revealed that his performance will include a variety of tracks, among them an unreleased song initially planned for the Kartik Aaryan-starrer Chandu Champion. Joining him on the global stage will be the Raghu Dixit Project (Indian contemporary folk band), Penn Masala (musical group), Tommy Khosla & Jawari, promising a rich cultural showcase at this prestigious sporting event.
For the unversed, the Paris 2024 Olympics will commence with a historic Opening Ceremony on the Seine on Friday, July 26. India will participate in this momentous event, which begins at 11:00 PM IST and will be broadcast live for viewers in India to watch via streaming and telecast.
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