Celine Dion made her comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony and sang 'Hymne à l'Amour' by Édith Piaf.
Despite rain challenges, NBC coverage featured Snoop Dogg and a boat cruise down the Seine.
French singer Aya Nakamura and Republic Guard performed at the opening ceremony.
Historic moments included Celine Dion's performance under the Eiffel Tower, Lady Gaga's help in starting the festivities, and cauldron lighting.
Lady Gaga paid homage to French ballet dancer Zizi Jeanmaire with a performance of 'Mon Truc En Plumes (My Life in Feathers)'.
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony in 2024 was a grand spectacle filled with emotional performances, historical moments, and cultural celebrations. Two standout artists graced the stage: Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.
Celine Dion made her long-awaited comeback after battling stiff-person syndrome for over two years. She sang 'Hymne à l'Amour' by Édith Piaf from the iconic Eiffel Tower, leaving fans in awe and bringing tears to their eyes. The custom Dior haute couture dress she wore took over 1,000 hours to create and added an extra touch of glamour to her powerful performance.
Lady Gaga paid homage to French ballet dancer Zizi Jeanmaire by performing her iconic song 'Mon Truc En Plumes (My Life in Feathers)' at the opening ceremony. The singer, who was seen waving to fans outside her car and performing on the steps leading down to the Seine river earlier that day, delivered a captivating performance that showcased both her vocal prowess and unique style.
Despite some challenges caused by rain during the event, NBC struggled to convey the festive atmosphere on the ground. However, Snoop Dogg provided comic relief and was featured heavily throughout the coverage over the next two weeks. The boat cruise down the Seine featured various creative ways to honor France and its culture, including a dance party on one of the barges that went on for 20 minutes.
French singer Aya Nakamura and Republic Guard's performance intertwined history and modern music, while Lady Gaga helped the festivities begin appropriately. The Eiffel Tower light show, Celine Dion's performance under the landmark, and cauldron lighting were historic moments that marked the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was held despite rain.
NBC promoted Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson as co-hosts for months before the event.
Manning and Clarkson were distracting during the broadcast, with Manning doing some reporting and relaying anecdotes.
Clarkson found the rain ‘magical’ multiple times.
Snoop Dogg was a saving grace in the coverage, providing comedy and being featured heavily over the next two weeks.
The boat cruise down the Seine featured various creative ways to honor France and its culture, including a dance party on one of the barges that went on for 20 minutes.
French singer Aya Nakamura and Republic Guard’s performance intertwined history and modern music.
Lady Gaga helped the festivities begin appropriately.
The Eiffel Tower light show, Celine Dion performance under the landmark, and cauldron lighting were historic moments.
NBC struggled to convey the festive atmosphere on the ground despite noticeable difficulties caused by rain.
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The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses their opinion that Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson were 'distracting at best and brutal to listen to at worst' during the Olympics opening ceremony. They also state that 'NBC didn’t adequately highlight the American boat' and 'An opportunity to highlight athletes beyond big names went wasted'. These statements are not facts but rather opinions of the author.
The most disappointing part of the broadcast was that it did not provide a proper reflection of what was happening in Paris.
Clarkson saying she finds the rain ‘magical’ twice in a span of 15 seconds and Manning doing a bit with a quarterback wristband didn’t elevate the broadcast.
Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson joined Olympics host Mike Tirico as official co-hosts for the event. NBC had promoted their presence for months before the opening ceremony. The gamble by executives – an attempt to draw a broader audience with the inclusion of the Season 1 ‘American Idol’ winner and the Pro Football Hall of Famer – was a fine idea in the boardroom.
The commentary on NBC? Well, that left a lot to be desired.
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The article contains several instances of Inflammatory Rhetoric and Appeals to Authority. The author expresses their disappointment with the performance of Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson as co-hosts, labeling their comments as 'distracting at best and brutal to listen to at worst'. However, no specific fallacies are identified in their statements. Instead, the author relies on subjective language to criticize them. Additionally, the author appeals to authority by stating that NBC's saving grace was Snoop Dogg's performance and quoting Molly Solomon's prediction of the event being 'unforgettable'. No formal fallacies or dichotomous depictions are identified in the article.
][The author] The commentary on NBC? Well, that left a lot to be desired. Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson joined Olympics host Mike Tirico as official co-hosts for the event. NBC had promoted their presence for months before the opening ceremony. The gamble by executives – an attempt to draw a broader audience with the inclusion of the Season 1 ‘American Idol’ winner and the Pro Football Hall of Famer – was a fine idea in the boardroom. In practice, it could not have gone worse.[/]
[The author] NBC had promoted their presence for months before the opening ceremony. The gamble by executives – an attempt to draw a broader audience with the inclusion of the Season 1 ‘American Idol’ winner and the Pro Football Hall of Famer – was a fine idea in the boardroom. In practice, it could not have gone worse.
[The author] NBC's saving grace may have been Snoop Dogg. The rapper will be featured heavily in the coverage over the next two weeks, and his timing was effective. On Friday, the comedy he provided was desperately needed.
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