Céline Dion reportedly didn’t pocket a single cent for singing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, which marked her comeback to the stage.
For those who imagined that performing at the opening of the Olympic Games would come with a hefty paycheck, it might be surprising to learn that Canadian superstarkicked off with a grand spectacle over the weekend, featuring USA flag bearers, basketball legend LeBron James, and tennis sensation Coco Gauff gliding down the River Seine with 590 fellow Olympians.battle with stiff-person syndrome
In a statement, the Olympics said performers weren’t paid a fee, and their commitment “reflects their desire to participate in a historic event for France and for the world of sport”“Contrary to information relayed in the media, the performers who will perform during the Paris 2024 Games ceremonies will not receive a fee for their performance,” the statement said.
“They’re paying a ton of money. Ridiculous amount,” the source added at the time, saying the Olympics would be covering the travel bills for herself and her family.
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