The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris on Friday, 26 July 2024, with artists, celebrities, athletes, and fans from all over the world gracing the opening ceremony.
The iconic event of the year at the French city capital has left the internet buzzing ever since.
In case you missed the live performance of your favorite artists at the opening ceremony, we compiled a hearty list of music stars present at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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#4 - Lady Gaga
Sensational performer and musician Lady Gaga was the first music star to grace the Paris Olympics stage opening ceremony on Friday. True to her style, she serenaded the audience with an eclectic rendition of My Thing With Feathers (“Mon Truc en Plume”) in French.
Her cabaret-style performance lasted for 1 minute in a perfectly choreographed act, with the piano playing at some point.
Mon Truc en Plumes đź©·đź–¤ @Olympics https://t.co/8shm2QFsy1 pic.twitter.com/RoG9zkzXvO
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 27, 2024
#3 - Snoop Dogg
Contrary to what you might expect, music star and legendary rapper Snoop Dogg didn't come to drop bars at the Paris Olympics this year.
The artist was enlisted with the NBC team to give regular game reports on the Olympic Primetime show.
But for the opening ceremony, the rapper held the forte as a torchbearer on the streets of Saint-Denis, a northern Paris suburb.
Did somethin today. 💯👊🏿🔥 #FollowTheDogg pic.twitter.com/G4ugnUFssO
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 26, 2024
#2 - BTS’ Jin
If you are a K-pop fan, finding out that a member of your favorite K-pop group was present at the iconic event of the year should brighten your day! However, BTS’ Jin participation at the 2024 Paris Olympics held even better surprises for fans of the Korean sweetheart group as the music star participated in a touch relay at the opening ceremony.
Jin admitted to being thrilled and honored to be a part of the significant event as South Korea's official representative in the ceremonial relay
“I am truly grateful. I was so nervous to the point of not knowing how the time passed, but I was able to do my best thanks to the many people on site who loudly cheered me on,” he explained.
Do you want a bit more of Jin from BTS with the Olympic Flame? Here you got! pic.twitter.com/xTYe65mBSe
— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) July 14, 2024
#1 - Celine Dion
Possibly the biggest highlight of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony as music star and icon Celine Dion graced the event with a heartwarming return to stage - much to the sheer delight of her many fans who cheered on. A gesture well reciprocated by the legend, who was ecstatic and full of joy herself as she performed.
Recall that the “My Heart Will Go On” singer had been on a break since 2022 when she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), causing rigidity in her limbs and torso.
Fans might have considered this a ‘goodbye-for-good’ due to the rarity of the incurable condition, which required a lot of getting used to, but her surprise return to the stage at the Olympics moved many to tears on Friday.
Let the games begin!🏅Sending love and luck to all competitors.
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) July 26, 2024
- Celine xx… #paris2024 #openingceremony pic.twitter.com/84aJP9AGjw
Juicy Highlights From Celine Dion's Performance
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony witnessed a notable performance by the music icon on Friday night.
She serenaded the entire stadium with a powerful rendition of Edith Piaf’s L’Hymne à l’amour, leaving many teary-eyed and in awe of the iconic comeback that would forever redefine the 56-year-old's career in history.
Dressed in a glistening, bead-covered dress, Dion's sparkling outfit matched the euphoria at the ceremonial event.
Dion’s excitement is palpable as she takes to her social media to express how delighted she is to be back in ‘one of her favorite cities’.
“Most of all, I’m so happy to be celebrating these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance. All of you have been so focused on your dream, and whether or not you take home a medal, I hope that being here means that it has come true for you! You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you!,” the 56-year-old poured out her heart.
Other Notable Music Star Appearance You Shouldn’t Miss
The Paris Olympics opening, which took place on Friday, July 26th, 2024, was indeed graced by more notable artists and celebrities who participated in the ceremony or simply came to enjoy the famous world event with everyone else.
- Rosalia warmed hearts on the red carpet for the prelude fixed a day before.
- Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick were also spotted posing gracefully on the red carpet.
- Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo - the duo sighted together at the Eiffel Tower just before the opening ceremony began that day.