The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially in full swing and the French capital has been taken over by athletes, artists, fans and celebrities.
BTS's Jin was chosen to be South Korea's official representative in the torch relay ceremony. She led a 200m section of the route past the Louvre Museum, before handing the torch back to Sandra Laura, a former French national freestyler in front of the iconic Louvre Pyramid. “It was an honor to be a part of such an important moment. I was able to take on the honorary role of torchbearer thanks to the support of ARMY (BTS' official fandom),” Jin said in a statement after participating in the relay on July 14. “I'm really grateful. I was so nervous to the point that I didn't know how the time passed, but I was able to give my best thanks to the many people in the venue who cheered me on loudly,” he continued about the thrill of participating in the relay whose themes are “harmony” and the peace”.
Snoop Dogg has joined the NBC team to report on the games this summer and will be on hand to deliver “regular reports” on the Olympic Primetime Show. Snoop was also a torchbearer, carrying the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, the northern suburb of Paris that is home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium.
Lady Gaga was the first star to take the stage during the Opening Ceremony, performing a cabaret-style performance of the French-language “Mon Truc en Plume” (“My Thing With Feathers”) in a detailed, highly choreographed routine, at one point playing the piano.
In addition, stars such as Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Rosalía, Mick Jagger and others appeared at the Olympic celebrations in Paris.
To celebrate all the musicians and contributors to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, take a look at our photo gallery below.
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Snoop Dogg
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Snoop Dogg carries the torch as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay on the day of the opening ceremony, in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on July 26, 2024.
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Gin
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BTS's Jin participates in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay on July 14, 2024.
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Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande arrive ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024, as the Eiffel Tower is seen in the background.
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Mick Jagger & Melanie Hamrick
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Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick pose on the red carpet as they arrive for 'The Prelude to the Olympics' at The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on July 25, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Rosalie
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Rosalia salutes as she arrives on the red carpet for 'The Prelude to the Olympics' at The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on July 25, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga rehearses before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024 in Paris.
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