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Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Every performer and celebrity who appeared
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The 2024 Olympics began with a star-studded, impressive opening ceremony in Paris.
The event featured a totally new look, opting to feature the Seine River and stunning background of the city itself instead of the typical garish display inside a stadium.
Being in Paris, we expected big-time artists and celebrities and it certainly delivered.
Zinedine Zidane
French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane got thing underway by carrying the Olympic torch in a pre-filmed sketch that got the Olympics underway.
Lady Gaga
As lots of folks expected Lady Gaga appeared at the opening ceremony. She performed a song in French, complete with dancers, choreography, and an orchestra, as the athletes made their way down the Seine.
Marie Antoinette
OK, not really. But someone dressed as Marie Antoinette held her own disembodied head. Really.
Aya Nakamura
The uber-popular French pop star performed, dressed in all gold with dancers following along as she walked and danced through beautiful Parisian backgrounds.
Steph Curry and A'ja Wilson
The NBA and WNBA stars, respectively, were interviewed during the NBC broadcast about their goals and experiences with the Olympics.
Michael Phelps
The Olympics G.O.A.T, swimmer Michael Phelps, appeared in the procession, though, obviously, he is no longer competing.
The Minions
Yes, for some reason, we got what amounted to a Minion advertisement in the middle of the ceremony. Apparently they were created by a French artist.
Gojira
The French metal band played a very metal performance after a section honoring Les Mis.
Noah Lyles
The world's current fastest man was another featured interview on the NBC broadcast. Lyles promised a win in not only the 100-meter, but also the 200-meter.
Rim'K
French rapper Rim'K performed on a barge on the river.
Snoop Dogg
Grammy-nominated rapper Snoop Dog was seen carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis on Friday. But he also gave us a little jig after Algerian-French rapper Rim’K performed.
LeBron James and Coco Gauff
Team USA flag-bearers Coco Gauff and LeBron James were featured in interviews during the NBC croadcast. The tennis star and NBA icon did a joint interview about how thrilled they were to represent the U.S. in Paris.
Joel Embiid
Former NBA MVP Joel Embiid was featured in an interview on the NBC broadcast, describing how he chose to play with the U.S. and not France or Cameroon, where he was born.
Juliette Armanet
The French singer did a lovely rendition of "Imagine" on a floating barge, accompanied by a piano that was on fire. Kind of cool.
Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, Serena Williams
Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal took over the torch from Zidane toward the end of the ceremony. Alongside Nadal on a boat in the Seine was Serena Williams and former track star Carl Lewis.
Tony Parker
The French retired NBA star helped carry the torch.
Celine Dion
After a long ceremony, and lots of waiting for Dion, she finally, as rumored, performed. And she did so in grand fashion atop the Eiffel Tower.
Mashable Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, Serena Williams AND NADIA COMĂNECI!!!!
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ReplyDeleteHey Machouillable, you forgot our blue papa Smurf, Philippe Katherine with the "tout nu" (all naked) song (because when you are naked you can't hide a gun, lyrics that resonate with many french people who feared for a terrorist attack during the ceremony). Bisous. (Oh and respect for Marc Cerrone, french electro disco pioneer who graced us with his Supernature hit during the light show on the Eiffel Tower) ♥️
ReplyDeleteWhat a joke, way to long, plus waiting to see your team on a boat then sub par performances. I guess this is the Olympic opening show on a budget.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not “every performer”.
ReplyDeleteOnly one In interested in because she stole the show is the one and only Celine Dion!❤️😻👏👏
ReplyDeleteJust terrible !
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Lady Gaga and Celine Dion , the rest was horrible
ReplyDeleteI've just been through it once - why would you think I'd want to relive any of that?
ReplyDeleteOMG that was mostly boring and horribly produced!
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ReplyDeleteThe Satanic Last Supper.
ReplyDeleteMore like closing ceremony for Europe.
ReplyDeleteLoved it! Finally, something creative and different. They took risks and showcased their city, history and culture. Bravo!👏👏👏
ReplyDeleteWORLD WIDE WOKE JOKE.
ReplyDeleteWhy would I want to watch drag queens and the bashing of Christians ?
ReplyDeleteI’m sure the athletes who train their entire lives for this, do not miss your viewing them achieve their life long dreams and definitely do not need your judgments. 💯🇺🇸
Deleteas a woman on your fb page that stands for Christ, I’m curious how you stomached the blaspheming of Christ?
DeleteI have followed Christ since 1972…work daily on being a better me. God gives us discernment. Atheist and Satanist mock Christ, nothing new and does not affect my beliefs.
DeleteExpecting everyone to believe as I do, live like I do and not support the athletes because I disagree with the opening ceremony is exactly what the 👿 wants.
There are many things in life I disagree with but does that mean I should not enjoy the things I do agree with? 🤔
so partake in blaspheming Christ? Fair enough. Why do you think cancel culture exists? The Bible says our fight is not against flesh but powers and principalities. We are called to fight the good fight and pray for our enemies. Not partake in the sin.
Delete“partake”? Interesting word. Did I “partake” in the sacrilege because I watched it or did I observe a sacrilegious event and not allow it to affect my beliefs? 💯
DeleteThey wanted our judgement or else they wouldn't put it on the world stage.
DeleteThat is your choice, and I made mine. I have already contacted one of the sponsors of the Olympics that I do business with, they need to let me know where they stand also.
Deleteyour faith is evidently weak
Deleteas believers we are told not to judge…lest you be judged, even in public or on a world stage. Not our place no matter how you word it or where it happens. 💯
DeleteSo you don't think it's our job to protect the innocent against evil ?
DeleteIt's easy to give in to sin, it's a strong person to turn away from it and to let others know.
Deleteyour use of words are very intriguing. “Protect” the children, of course but how does that relate to the opening ceremony?
DeleteAnd, Lana with so many children being SA’d by men of faith…not sure trying to clean up the Olympics is where we should be focusing on protecting children. 💯
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DeleteBoycotting this Olympics this year, it’s not about sports, it’s about pushing the WEF crazy agenda
ReplyDeleteoh lookie here... yet another bigot announcing their presence. No one cares if you boycott them, being a bigot... you should boycott so many many things and go back to 1930's Germany toots... you will fit in better there. 🙂
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DeleteNo thank you
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ReplyDeleteno ....we have to pay to watch the games ???
ReplyDeleteONE OF THE WORST OPENING CERMONY I'VE EVER SEEN. BORING FROM START TO FINISH. I FINALLY SWITCHED CHANNELS. DISAPPOINTED.
ReplyDeleteCeline was awesome. A perfect performance and a welcome back.
ReplyDeleteIt was breathtaking, especially for those of us who have known her for decades. I laugh that someone gave you a thumbs down.
DeleteAgree. So happy for her!
DeleteShe was the highlight of the entire show.
DeleteAbsolutely breathtaking opening ceremony, albeit long. The highlight for me as my jaw dropped, hearing Celine Dion. What a triumphant return!
ReplyDeleteJust listening to Celine was enough for me. I didn't need to see a flying horse run for two or three hours nor everyone in France take their turn carrying the Olympic Torch.
DeleteThe woman is absolutely amazing!
Deleteagree that Celene Dion's perfomance was amazing. the rest was totally embarrassing imho. Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson made us look like southern yud yud's. can't tell you how proud i am a useless weed smoking rapper was there to represent America. thanks Snoop Dog and NBC. that was mostly awful and weird.
DeleteThe parade on the Seine was a good idea. It brings the ceremony of the games to the people, not just ticket holders to the stadium.
ReplyDeleteI cringed to think upon the opportunities for terrorists to exploit it, but so far everything is going smoothly.
The light rain makes it all more beautiful in a French impressionist art way. The raindrops on the grand piano gently floating down the river and the opera singer delivering from the roof top are my favorites.
I remember walking along the Seine and taking the boat tour on the river. Just breathtaking!
DeleteWhat's up with the drag show. Is this filmed in San Fransisco
DeleteMust there always be some reference and portion of the ceremony dedicated to the rainbow people? I'm all up for inclusion, but no need to turn an Olympics ceremony show into a bit where two guys are about to make out with each other, or possibly get into a menage-a-trois with a female. What does this have to do with sports? Let's leave politics and rights movement outside the ring.
ReplyDeleteit's france.... The whole ceremony had a lot of head scratchers, but that one took the cake.
DeleteCeline Dion is Canada's national treasure! She is one of the best!
ReplyDeleteIt was flawless! She brought me to tears & I didn’t understand a word. ❤️ It was a stunning opening ceremony. Go Team USA!!!!💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
ReplyDeleteYeah, Snoop, Ali was a champion and deserved to bear the torch but what in the world are you doing holding it??
ReplyDeleteI agree. That was a terrible choice.
DeleteHe thought it was a giant doob.
DeleteAll the hype about the uniforms and the American uniforms look like school uniforms and the men wearing them at least in the picture above could not even wear them appropriately. No class or respect and not even paying attention. They have to live with their phones in their hands and faces. Pretty sad world we live in today.
ReplyDeleteSome parts were good and others were strange for sure. The light show on the tower and Celine were the highlights. Much too long. Also, I felt for those athletes in the rain on the choppy river.
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely unlike any other opening ceremony I've ever seen. It showcased the city well, even with the rain.
ReplyDeleteThat Olympic cauldron doesn't look very environmentally sound for climate change. And in Paris no less!!!
ReplyDeleteI was embarrassed for Paris!
ReplyDeleteAwful opening ceremony.
ReplyDeleteWow, Celine Dion moved me to tears. Well done, Paris.
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Total bust.
ReplyDeleteThat Paris Olympic Show:
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Celebrities making a joke out of the Olympic too
ReplyDeleteThe games are still going on, it's good entertainment, but the opening was total GARBAGE!
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DeleteIt was a great show!!! Def was a huge risk to do this outside the confines of a stadium but was solid!!
ReplyDeleteHuge risk, and huge fail. They would deserve praise if they took huge risk and it paid off. It didn’t. They robbed the world of a good opening ceremony. It really was a solid 1/10
DeleteIt was awesome! They incorporated so many elements of French culture that I adore, from Méliès to DJ Mehdi. Many moments of the show were absolutely stunning. It was way too long, but pretty understandable, considering everything.
ReplyDeleteI loved everything about this show.
ReplyDeleteBest ceremony ever made
ReplyDeleteAdding my voice to those saying it was amazing and I loved it. It felt fresh, free and even though every second was rehearsed; spontaneous.
ReplyDeleteThe start was terrible. But at some point it just became hypnotically epic.
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing!!! I cried so many times!!
ReplyDeleteI loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s been an amazing ceremony! I’ve loved every second of it!
ReplyDeleteI loved almost every minute! Bravo
ReplyDeleteGOJIRA 🤘🤘🤘
ReplyDeleteI thought it was great.
ReplyDeleteIt was excellent. Well done, Paris!
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DeleteThe beheaded Marie Antoinette’s served.
ReplyDeleteGawd seeing Celine killing it was worth the entire thing. Cant say I was a fan of the show being outside of a stadium but there were definitely moments where it dazzled me
ReplyDeleteI feel like the whole ceremony could have been organized a bit better, but I did like it. Definitely had that French flair and seeing Celine again was incredible
ReplyDeleteGojira was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteIt’s the only clip I’ve seen, but it would still be my favorite 🤘
Celine and Gojira were definitely the highlights IMO.
ReplyDeleteand where was the Remy from Ratatouille? The only true French icon
ReplyDeleteI am middle eastern. Now i wonder what they showed or not on our channels...
Deletemost likely because they didn't get the symbolism.
Deletei weep for my region. seems hopeless at times.
The dancing construction workers in front of the gold building seemed to be dancing for 10 minutes straight. I would be exhausted! Plus that ballet dancer at the top of the building was just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like when they take risks! Some things didn’t work, but overall I enjoyed it and appreciated the creativity. Especially loved Celine Dion and the metal performance!
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I had very high hopes for Tokyo, but I think the Covid protocols forced them to rely on digital stuff.
Loved the horse!!!!!! And Celine Dion performing! Amazing!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe whole world was UNITED for the most DISGUSTING CEREMONY in history. Shame to France.
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DeleteYou forgot Nadia on the boat with Rafa, Serena and Carl.
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