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Pop Base: Lady Gaga and Celine Dion Fuel Rumors That They Will Perform at The Paris Olympics

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Katie Macbeth
July 24, 2024

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Lady Gaga and Celine Dion Fuel Rumors That They Will Perform at The Paris Olympics

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Earlier this month, speculations arose regarding a potential performance by Lady Gaga at the closing ceremony of this year's Paris Olympics. Fans pointed out that Thomas Jolly, the artistic director for the opening and closing ceremonies, had recently started following Gaga on Instagram, as reported by French outlet Purepeople.

The closing ceremony serves as the grand finale of the Olympic games - a moment to celebrate culture, and achievements, giving viewers and Olympians alike a moment to reflect, with an estimated 4 billion viewers expected to watch. A teaser for the event was shared on the Olympic Games' social media platforms on July 11, announcing that 'On 11 August, at the Stade de France, after two weeks of sporting excellence and festivities, Thomas Jolly invites you to a unique and exceptional show << Records >> 🌒'. Another teaser featured a person in silver armor carrying an Olympic flag, with the caption 'Elle approche' ('She's approaching'), leading fans to speculate that the teasers hint at Gaga's participation.

On Monday, paparazzi images surfaced showing Gaga and her long-term boyfriend, Michael Polansky, returning to their hotel in Paris, further fueling rumors about her potential involvement in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Gaga has already begun teasing her new music, showcased through a mysterious snippet at the end of her concert special - “GAGA Chromatica Ball Tour”. At the end of the special, a flashy message appeared on viewers’ screens stating “LG7 GAGA RETURNS” with what appeared to be a snippet of new music with the lyrics “Dance in the shadow of the night”. 

Celine Dion is expected to perform at the event’s opening ceremony, marking the pop icon’s first performance since the pause in her touring schedule and stepping back from stardom after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in December 2022. Dion is set to perform in front of The Eiffel Tower, as the opening ceremony is scheduled to unfold as a maritime parade along the Seine, concluding near the Trocadero with a view of the Eiffel Tower. This historic event, taking place outdoors for the first time, will highlight Paris' most iconic sites and unite 3,500 actors, dancers, and musicians.

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Reboot to Star Camila Mendes and Madelyn Cline

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I Know What You Did Last Summer is hooking in a star-studded cast ahead of its 2025 summer release. Madelyn Cline, known for her role in Neflix’s Outer Banks, and Camila Mendes, famous for portraying Veronica on CW’s long-running Riverdale, are currently in discussions to headline the cast of Sony Pictures’ revival of the 1997 horror sensation.

Additionally, Tony Award nominee Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers from Atlanta, and Jonah Hauer-King, recognized for his portrayal of Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, are also in talks for roles in the project.

Previous reports stated that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. were in talks to reprise their roles from the original movie, which was released in 1997 and surpassed over $72 Million at the box office. The film’s story follows a friend group stalked by a villain with a hook after they tried to cover up hitting him with their car. 

The blueprint for the upcoming project is inspired by the 2022 Scream reboot, where the original cast members collaborated with a group of emerging young talents, such as Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera. This approach aligns with the studio's goal of nurturing a new wave of stars, as demonstrated in the Sydney Sweeney-Glen Powell romantic comedy Anyone but You.

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