They had tried to maintain the secret until the end. However, less than 48 hours before this grandiose parade on the Seine - which, incidentally, turns the lives of Parisians into hell - the charm is broken, and the names have been revealed to the world. And at the same time, with all the clues that had come out recently, it's understandable that the mystery was difficult to prolong any longer. So, who will push their voice to make us vibrate this Friday, July 26th?
Celine and Gaga spotted in Paris
We announced it on June 10, the news has finally been confirmed. Since her return to the spotlight, Celine Dion's name has been on everyone's lips. Especially since, on Monday, her plane was seen.You are at the Bourget airport, and the singer in the streets of Paris. Following a blunder by our dear Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who said on Tuesday that her presence was "not by chance", it was necessary to reveal the truth. The iconic Céline Dion will indeed be part of the event this Friday, and will interpret the incredible "Hymne à l'amour" by Edith Piaf.
Lady Gaga and her boyfriend Michael Polansky return discreetly to their hotel in Paris after rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. pic.twitter.com/4oKbkEPEhj
— CineScoop (@Cinescoop7) July 22, 2024
And the same goes for the international star Lady Gaga, who also arrived in Paris earlier this week. After a few photos that set the internet on fire, her presence has also been confirmed. For now, however, the song or songs she will perform have not been revealed, even though some sources mention something related to the music hall. And all her French-speaking fans are hoping that she will sing in French, just like she did in the movie A Star is born. The suspense remains intact.
On the French side?
But everyone can rest assured, French artists will also be part of the event. The name of Aya Nakamura, the first to be revealed, is among them., has obviously been confirmed. However, contrary to the first reports, the singer, recently seen as part of the New School jury, will not be singing Edith Piaf, but will honor another huge French artist. From the Pont des Arts, she will perform "For me formidable" and "La Bohème", by the very great Charles Aznavour, as well as two of her own songs.
Aya @nakamura performera bien ce vendredi 26 juillet lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture des JO de #Paris2024 D’autres stars bien connues du grand public comme Juliette Armanet ou Philippe Katerine seront également de la partie. #NRoc pic.twitter.com/SxNjaYMyhh
— Nancy Roc (@TheNancyRoc) July 25, 2024
By his side, the sublime voice of Juliette Armanet will offer us a revisiting of the cult song by the modern virtuoso Sofiane Pamart. Philippe Katerine is also expected to make an appearance, but without singing. And although Cerrone has been mentioned, one of his songs, "Supernature," is expected to be honored, but not directly performed by the artist.
Finally, to conclude this quite incredible lineup, the organizers, led by Thomas Jolly, have envisioned a meeting between Franco-Swiss opera singer Marina Viotti and the French heavy metal band Gojira, endorsed by Metallica. A mix that promises to be explosive and full of energy.cute; motion. And all these big names are probably just a tiny part of the absolutely exceptional show that awaits us this Friday, and that could well revolutionize the history of opening ceremonies of the Olympics. via GIPHY