Lady Gaga was spotted rehearsing for the Olympics opening ceremony on the banks of the River Seine in Paris on Friday.
The singer, 38, looked sensational as she performed on a sweeping staircase ahead of her rumoured duet with Celine Dion, 56.
The duo will reportedly sing Édith Piaf’s La Vie en Rose at the ceremony, marking Céline’s first show since being diagnosed with incurable stiff-person syndrome more than two years ago.
Gaga looked sensational in a tight black strapless top and shorts that featured a dramatic white feather bustle.
She sported glamorous stage makeup with her blonde locks slicked back into a sleek bun, then donned a pair of elegant black opera gloves.
Lady Gaga was spotted rehearsing for the Olympics opening ceremony on the banks of the River Seine in Paris on Friday.
The singer looked sensational as she performed on a sweeping staircase ahead of her rumoured duet with Celine Dion, 56.
The duo will reportedly sing Édith Piaf’s La Vie en Rose at the ceremony, marking Céline’s first show since being diagnosed with incurable stiff-person syndrome more than two years ago.
She was joined by a host of dancers dressed in black and waving pink feathers during the spectacular performance.
This year’s opening will mark the first time in the event’s history that it is not held inside a stadium with athletes from around the world making their grand entrance by boat, while fans line the riverbanks to witness this historic event.
According to Yiannis Exarchos, director general of Olympic broadcast services, the ceremony will be captured by eight drones, three helicopters and more than 230 cameras, as well as 200 mobile phones.
Organizers are preparing for the arrival of a host of celebrities in the capital, and the games will feature their first red carpet.
Kim and Khloe Kardashian got many talking when they shared photos of their meeting with Andrea Bocelli, who recently performed in nearby Cannes, leading fans to speculate that the sisters could also attend the ceremony.
Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg, world famous for his love of marijuana, is a special correspondent for the American television network NBC and carried the Olympic torch on a short tour around the Stade de France on Friday.
This comes after Gaga praised Celine before the performance when the My Heart Will Go On singer was spotted in the audience at Gaga’s Las Vegas residency in 2018.
According MirrorHe praised Celine saying: ‘I swear to you that the amount of women I can count on one hand who support this industry,’
Gaga looked sensational in a strapless black top and shorts that featured a dramatic white feather bustle.
She sported glamorous stage makeup with her blonde locks slicked back into a sleek bun.
Gaga later donned a pair of elegant black opera gloves.
She was joined by a host of dancers dressed in black and waving pink feathers during the spectacular performance.
She also wore a super chic headdress.
This year’s opening will mark the first time in the event’s history that it is not being held inside a stadium.
French journalist Thierry Moreau reported on Wednesday that Gaga and Céline have rehearsed the song, and that Céline will be wearing a pink and black feathered cape by Dior (Céline photographed in Paris on Thursday).
“It’s like I’m going to lose my fingers, okay? You’re amazing.”
French journalist Thierry Moreau reported on Wednesday that Gaga and Celine had rehearsed the song and that Celine would wear a pink and black feathered cape by Dior.
A source told DailyMail.com that the icon will not only be returning to the stage at the Olympics, but will also be performing in French to honour the Olympic hosts and her own French-Canadian roots.
In 2022, Celine revealed that she had been diagnosed with the neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome, which causes muscle stiffness and spasms.
According to reports regarding her Olympic performance agreement, Celine will bring a team of health professionals with her to help manage her return.
Gaga radiated confidence as she rehearsed her performance
Organizers are preparing for the arrival of a host of celebrities in the capital, and the games will feature their first red carpet.
The singer’s sheer stockings revealed her tattooed thighs underneath.
The set will see the star make numerous costume changes.
Gaga walked down the dramatic golden steps
Gaga chatted with the crew during a break in rehearsals.
The talented star also played the piano.
Following her recent promise to return to acting, rumours have circulated online that she might sing at the opening ceremony. Céline has not commented on the matter.
Céline’s harrowing documentary, I Am: Céline Dion, has been praised by critics following its release last month.
The heartbreaking film, captured over a year of filming, follows the star as she struggles to continue her normal life and career amid her diagnosis, and earned a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Céline announced in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with the syndrome, an extremely rare disorder that causes muscles in the torso and limbs to alternate between spasms and stiffness.
Meanwhile, Chrissy Teigen made sure all eyes were on her as she led the celebrity arrivals ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
The 38-year-old model showed off her incredible figure in a khaki Balmain ensemble as she walked the red carpet at the Trocadero on Friday alongside husband John Legend and their eldest children Luna, eight, and Miles, six.
Chrissy Teigen put on a leg-splitting display as she joined husband John Legend and their children Luna, 8, and Miles, 6, at the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Chrissy Teigen made sure all eyes were on her as she led the celebrity arrivals at the event.
The 38-year-old model showed off her incredible figure in a khaki-coloured ensemble as she posed with her adorable family.
Chrissy showed off her toned tummy in a long cardigan that she wore with half of the buttons undone.
Chrissy showed off her toned midriff in a long cardigan that she wore with half of the buttons undone.
She paired the garment with tiny shorts that showed off her enviably toned legs and slipped on barely-there black heels to further enhance her figure.
The mother of four completed the look with gold jewelry and a black patent leather handbag.
John, 45, looked dapper next to her in a black velvet suit paired with white sneakers.
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