Olympics opening ceremony moments: Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, curious torchbearer and French musicians

Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony — except it was all prerecorded. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning performer kicked off her performance on steps along the Seine River, singing Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes.” French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane kicked off the opening ceremony with the Olympic flame in his hands before handing it to a group of kids. The ceremony also highlighted the diversity of French music and fashion, alluded to the Greek and Roman god of wine and festivity and concluded with Celine Dion’s triumphant return.