How Much Did Celine Dion, Lady Gaga Get Paid For Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Performance?

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga gave Paris a night to remember with their mesmerising performance at the Summer Olympics 2024 held on July 26. The singers' performance added feathers to the biggest sporting event of the year and set the internet ablaze. However, social media users have been curious to know how much the artists were paid for the gig.

Was Celine Dion paid $2 Million for her Paris Olympics performance?

Celine Dion was rumoured to have been paid handsomely for her Paris Olympics performance. The event served as her comeback performance after 4 years amid her battle with stiff person syndrome. As per a report in TMZ, the My Heart Will Go On fame was paid a ‘ridiculous amount' for the event. A source told the publication, "Our sources say she will be paid handsomely to the tune of $2 million for just one song." The outlet also said the Olympics is "footing the bill" for the icon's travel (which involves jets, boats, and "other expenses").

However, a spokesperson of the Olympics has rubbished all such rumours. The insider told Page Six, “Contrary to some media reports, the performers at the Paris 2024 Games ceremonies will not receive a fee for their performance. Their decision to perform under these conditions reflects their desire to be part of a historic event for France and for the world of sports.” By the spokesperson statement, it was made clear that neither Celine Dion nor Lady Gaga were paid for their performance. But, the insider in the know shared, the Olympics would cover the “technical production” and “costs for the performances, as is customary.” This would mean that the cost of props, costumes, background dancers and other production requirements were fulfilled by the committee.

Celine Dion, Lady Gaga's performance become talk of the town at the Olympics 2024 

Celine Dion made an emotional return to the stage on Friday at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, amid her struggles with the stiff person syndrome. Following Lady Gaga and other European singers, Dion closed the ceremony with a memorable performance.

Dion sang Edith Piaf's Hymne A L'Amour while standing at the base of the Eiffel Tower. The Canadian singer wore a sparkling, bead-adorned dress and performed next to a piano in the rain. Her emotion was visible as she concluded the song, touching the hearts of many. Meanwhile, this was Gaga's debut performance at the Olympics, whereas Dion had opened the 1996 Atlanta Games with her song The Power of the Dream. The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 started with the stunning performance of Lady Gaga. French-Malian singer-songwriter Aya Nakamura, who is the most listened-to French-speaking musician worldwide, performed at the grand ceremony.

(With inputs from agencies)