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Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Lady Gaga kicked off the Olympic opening ceremony with an unforgettable performance at Paris’ Seine Riverbanks surrounded by a sea of pink feathers while singing Zizi Jeanmaire’s 1960s cabaret tune “Mon Truc En Plumes,” or My Thing With Feathers – it was truly breathtaking and can be watched below in full,

Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony

People don’t seem to realize one major fact about Gaga’s video: It was prerecorded. According to The Associated Press (AP), Oscar- and Grammy-winning performer was actually standing before a green screen while making her appearance, hence why she’s not quite as animated as you’d expect her to be. Gaga’s representatives did not immediately return requests for comment.

Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony
Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Rumors swirled online of Lady Gaga performing at the Olympics were confirmed after she was seen in Paris with a pianist before their ceremony, and an initial inspection confirmed she would appear live for some part of it.

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She has also shared Instagram videos of her time in New York, with one post noting an unforgettable rehearsal moment on Friday: dancers held pink feather shields above Gaga as she sang French lyrics by Cole Porter during rehearsals – making this momentous occasion all the more “full circle”, considering Gaga first gained fame as Jeanmarie in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ that marked her jazz release debut.

Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony
Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Lady Gaga Was the First Act to Perform During the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Gaga’s performance, part of a larger show featuring musicians and dancers, will air during primetime tonight on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET. She is an international pop icon known for singing in French often such as her hit songs Bad Romance and Le Vie en Rose from A Star Is Born; as an accomplished actress, she earned herself a best actress Golden Globe nomination for playing Ally opposite Bradley Cooper as well as appearing in American Horror Story: Hotel as Ally and as Ally herself in American Horror Story: Hotel.

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She’s an advocate for LGBT rights and has spoken openly about her struggles with depression. Additionally, she’s an art collector with her own line of lipstick and products and recently opened the first-ever museum dedicated to her work in Los Angeles. Additionally, the 2024 Olympic games run until August 11 and live coverage can be found on NBC and Peacock; follow NBC News on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram for additional updates), or you can follow along via NBC Sports Live in the app; don’t miss the closing ceremony which will air live.

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