The Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured sweet moments from correspondent and torchbearer Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, and more.
kicked off with a bang on Friday, July 26, during the opening ceremony hosted along the River Seine. Athletes from across the world repped their country and artists channeled French pop culture history with ballooning levels of spectacle — fromchanneling a French cabaret icon to Les Mis being turned into a rock opera backed by multiple headless Marie Antoinette figures.
The musician has been mostly unable to perform for nearly two years. In late 2022, she revealed her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome. The rare neurological condition can cause stiffness in the body and limbs, as well as debilitating spasms, which also impacts Dion’s vocal cords. But the singer has been vocal in her confidence that she will continue to sing no matter what roadblocks come her way. In Paris, her strength was put on full display.
French-Algerian artist Rim K took the stage at the opening ceremony in a stylish display of both the sound and fashion of hip-hop. The rapper and producer performed in a red and black ensemble from Louis Vuitton, which was designed by Pharrell Williams — the luxury brand’s men’s creative director.
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