Is Lady Gaga performing at 2024 Paris Olympics? Fans speculate!
What's the story
Pop icon Lady Gaga was spotted in Paris on Monday, igniting speculation that she may be performing at the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. The rumors began circulating after fans shared videos on X (formerly Twitter) of Gaga waving and making hand hearts from her car. The singer's arrival in the French capital comes just days before the Olympic ceremonies are set to begin on Friday (July 26).
Rehearsals
Rumors intensified with Gaga's alleged rehearsal sightings
The speculation surrounding Gaga's performance was further fueled by fan footage. A video showed Gaga and her boyfriend, Michael Polansky, returning to their hotel from what is rumored to be rehearsals for the singer's performance. Meanwhile, the Olympics's social media accounts recently posted a cryptic video teasing a special guest appearance. The clip featured an unidentified figure clad in shiny armor, pulling the Olympic flag across their back like a cape. The teaser concluded with, "You haven't seen anything yet."
Twitter Post
Take a look at this cryptic post
This time next week… ⏰@Paris2024#OpeningCeremonypic.twitter.com/9fQNFq2RPj
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 19, 2024
Other speculations
Celine Dion also rumored for an Olympic performance
While fans are buzzing about Gaga's potential performance, other theories suggest that Celine Dion may also grace the Olympic stage. Reports from Variety and TMZ hint at a possible comeback for Dion following her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in December 2022. However, Thomas Jolly, the artistic director leading the 2024 Summer Olympics's opening and closing ceremonies, remained tight-lipped when asked about performers in an interview with the Associated Press.
Ongoing projects
Gaga and Dion: Glance at their busy schedules amid rumors
Amid the swirling rumors, both Gaga and Dion are engaged in other projects. Gaga is currently working on new music ahead of her film Joker: Folie a Deux, set to hit theaters on October 4. On July 18, she shared photos of herself in a studio with the caption, "Just me in the studio—happy as ever making music." Meanwhile, Dion was spotted in Paris on Tuesday intensifying speculation about her return to the stage at the Olympics.
New venue
2024 Paris Olympics to break tradition with opening ceremony
The 2024 Paris Summer Games are set to break tradition by hosting the opening ceremony along the Seine River instead of in a stadium. Artistic director Jolly will oversee an ensemble of 3,500 performers during both the opening and closing ceremonies. As rumors continue to circulate about potential performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, fans eagerly await official confirmation from the Olympic committee.