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    Lady Gaga Breaks Silence After Paris Olympics Performance Leaves Fans Fuming

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    Introduction

    Lady Gaga has finally addressed the backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. The pop star performed a French song, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and viewers.

    The Controversial Performance

    Lady Gaga made a grand entrance in a sleek black strapless jumpsuit, flanked by backup dancers adorned with fluffy pink pom-poms and blaring horns. Despite the visually captivating performance, not everyone was pleased.

    Gaga's Response

    Following the performance, Lady Gaga took to social media to explain her song choice and address the controversy.

    "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," she expressed.

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    Lady Gaga's performance at the 2024 Olympics got a negative reaction.Photo by( Image: (Image: Peacock))

    The Song and Its Significance

    • Song Title: "Mon Truc en Plumes" ("My Thing with Feathers")
    • Original Singer: Zizi Jeanmaire, a renowned French ballerina
    • Historical Context: Jeanmaire famously sang the song in 1961

    "This song was sung by Zizi Jeanmaire, born in Paris, a French ballerina. She famously sang 'Mon Truc en Plumes' in 1961," Gaga explained. "Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music."

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    Gaga's Preparation and Collaboration

    • Costume Collaboration: Dior
    • Props Source: Le Lido archive, a famous French cabaret theater
    • Dance Preparation: Modern twist on classic French choreography

    "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!" Gaga shared.

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    Fan Reactions

    Despite Gaga's efforts, some fans were less than thrilled:

    • "Lady Gaga, known famously for her Parisian roots, opens #Paris2024 with some migraine-inducing French song," one user commented sarcastically.
    • "You are actually serious, so far finding it very difficult to watch," another user fumed.
    • "I'm a bit confused as to why Lady Gaga performed," a viewer confessed.

    Conclusion

    Lady Gaga's performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony has certainly stirred emotions. While she aimed to pay tribute to Paris and French culture, the mixed reactions from fans highlight the challenges artists face in balancing cultural homage with audience expectations.

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