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Olympics 2024: Lady Gaga Channels the Moulin Rouge With Jaw-Dropping Opening Ceremony Performance
View Date:2024-12-23 23:47:28
Lady Gaga is living for the applause, applause, applause in France.
The “Bad Romance” singer dazzled while taking the stage along the Seine River at the Opening Ceremony during the 2024 Olympics in Paris July 26.
Gaga channeled a Moulin Rouge Can-can dancer in a skintight, black corset, black tights and black gloves for the show-stopping performance as backup dancers dressed in all black fluttered pink, frilly pom-poms around her. She topped off her look with a fascinator of black features.
As for her glam, the Grammy winner looked stunning in bold, red lipstick with her blond hair up in a tight bun.
Making her performance even more impressive was that she sang entirely in French while captivating the audience with a cover of Zizi Jeanmaire's "Mon Truc En Plumes."
The Opening Ceremony marks Gaga’s first televised performance since her stripped-down rendition of “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick at the 2023 Academy Awards, which was nominated for best original song. The “Bloody Mary” singer, who’s teased an upcoming album, hadn’t been on stage as of late since she was busy filming Joker: Folie à Deux, which will be in theaters Oct. 4.
But the A Star is Born actress isn't the only star performing, with R&B star Aya Nakamura taking the stage ahead of Gaga. And Celine Dion is expected to make her first musical appearance since canceling her tour and taking a step back from the spotlight after being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022.
This year’s Opening Ceremony will be one to remember: After all, it’s being held outside for the first time in history. Instead of athletes walking out, they weighed anchor, taking the parade onto the Seine River. The nautical tour will begin at the Austerlitz Bridge and conclude by the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower, adorned with the iconic Olympic rings.
And there will be several familiar faces stepping out for the Paris Games: Two decades after entering the Olympics, LeBron James is serving as flag bearer for Team USA, co-leading the team with tennis star Coco Gauff, who becomes the first tennis player to hold the honor.
“I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of carrying the American flag for Team USA in the Opening Ceremony,” the U.S. Open champion said in a July 24 statement from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is - at a moment where we can bring athletes and fans together from around the world.”
Read on for more photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Two Australian athletes post in their country's Opening Ceremony look.
The Canadian delegation celebrate their arrival at the Games.
Serena Williams' aces her Opening Ceremony look.
The athletes pose together aboard their boat.
French President Emmanuel Macron and President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach look out at what their hard work has accomplished.
Lady Gaga didn't let precipitation as she performs along the River Seine.
Athletes from India have a laugh together before boarding their boat.
Japan's flag bearers Shigekix and Misaki Emura prepare for their role.
An athlete from China waves his nation's flag.
Athletes from the West African nation line up to board their boat.
Per usual, as the birthplace of the Games, Greece leads the Parade of Nations.
Great Britain's Andy Murray takes everything in as he prepares for what will be his last Olympic Games.
The colors of France's flag erupt above the bridge.,
Basketball's Steph Curry snaps a quick pic on his way to the team's boat.
The Spanish Olympians wave their nation's flag from their team's boat.
Team Germany snaps a quick pic for the 'gram ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
An athlete from the Kenyan delegation shows off her excitement for this year's Games.
John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and their children Miles and Luna attend their very first Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene pause on the red carpet for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Team Algeria get ready for the Opening Ceremony's start.
The Jamaican Olympic team get comfortable on their nation's boat ahead of the ceremony.
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande channel their film's counterparts as they pose in Elphaba-worthy green and signature Glinda pink.
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