Stefani Germanotta, or Lady Gaga, relished her iconic performance at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Gaga performed an iconic French cabaret song, ‘Mon Truc en Plumes‘ by Zizi Jeanmaire, at the base of the Eiffel Tower on Friday.
In a statement posted through V, the singer detailed the effort she and her crew did to deliver the memorable performance.
She also thanked the French people for the opportunity to perform in the Olympics, describing it as “a gift” she would never forget.
“I feel so completely grateful to have been asked to open the Paris @Olympics 2024 this year. I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a song to honor the French people and their tremendous history of art, music, and theatre.
“This song was sung by Zizi Jeanmaire, born in Paris a French ballerina, she famously sang ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ in 1961. The title means ‘My Thing with Feathers.’
“And this is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ which was my first jazz release,” the statement said partly.
Gaga remarked that, despite not being French, she has “always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music.”
“We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive—a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers.
“I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to study a joyful French dance, brushing up on some old skills—I bet you didn’t know I used to dance at a 60’s French party on the lower east side when I was first starting out! I hope you love this performance as much as I do.
“And to everyone in France, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in honor of you—it’s a gift I’ll never forget!
“Congratulations to all the athletes who are competing in this year’s Olympic Games! It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on!” She wrote.
On January 7, 2024, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie received a heartfelt tribute from his second wife, Judy Austin, on his… Read More
A young Nigeria couple has touched many hearts by sharing their amazing love story that started when they were little… Read More
Ice Prince Zamani, a Nigerian rapper, has been accused by his baby mama, Abi, of neglecting his fatherly duties. Abi… Read More
Junior Pope, a multi-award-winning actor, was awarded a posthumous posthumous prize at a high-profile event in Enugu. Gistlover reports that… Read More
A video is circulating on social media with a young man saying he is the younger brother of Verydarkman. He… Read More
Verydarkman has commented on the situation involving Cubana Chief Priest and his supposed baby mama, Helen. VDM mentioned that although… Read More
This website uses cookies.