<p>Serena Williams made a grand appearance on the red carpet of the opening ceremony for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/olympic-games-2024">Paris Olympic Games</a>. She was accompanied by her husband and co-founder&nbsp;of Reddit,&nbsp;Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia, 6. While everything was going as planned at the start, a slight mix-up by a commentator left viewers in splits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eurosport commentator Laura Woods didn't recognise Ohanian and he mistook him for an "umbrella holder". Oh, how bougie!</p>

<p>As Ohanian was seen holding an umbrella to protect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/serena-williams-latest">Williams </a>from the rain, the commentator referred to him as Williams' personal "umbrella holder."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Woods commented, "She [Serena] looks absolutely incredible. She's got someone just behind us holding an umbrella. Those are the levels you aspire to. To have an actual umbrella holder behind you."</p>

<p>The mix-up instantly went viral on social media. Ohanian also joined in and reposted a comment from the Tennis Letter on X (formerly Twitter) that read, "TV commentator: 'Serena Williams even has her own personal umbrella holder.' FYI… the ‘umbrella holder’ is Alexis Ohanian, her husband. He’s one of the founders of Reddit."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch:&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024: South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea</strong></p>

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<p>Williams herself had a prominent role in the ceremony. Alongside Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comăneci, she was one of the final torchbearers tasked with carrying the Olympic flame to the cauldron by the Louvre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their journey began at the Trocadero, and despite the pouring rain, they travelled down the Seine River on a speedboat. Upon arrival, French tennis player Amélie Mauresmo passed the torch to basketball star Tony Parker, who continued the relay with several former Olympians, including 100-year-old Charles Coste, France’s oldest living Olympic champion.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dancer-falls-off-stage-during-lady-gagas-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-performance-watch-viral-clipo-744759">Dancer falls off-stage during Lady Gaga's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony performance</a></strong></p>

<p>The torch relay concluded with French judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-José Pérec lighting a hot-air balloon-inspired cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries, officially marking the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics.</p>


Serena Williams made a grand appearance on the red carpet of the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games. She was accompanied by her husband and co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia, 6.

Serena Williams made a grand appearance on the red carpet of the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games. She was accompanied by her husband and co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia, 6. While everything was going as planned at the start, a slight mix-up by a commentator left viewers in splits. Eurosport commentator Laura Woods didn't recognise Ohanian and he mistook him for an "umbrella holder". Oh, how bougie! As Ohanian was seen holding an umbrella to protect Williams from the rain, the commentator referred to him as Williams' personal "umbrella holder." Woods commented, "She [Serena] looks absolutely incredible. She's got someone just behind us holding an umbrella. Those are the levels you aspire to. To have an actual umbrella holder behind you." The mix-up instantly went viral on social media. Ohanian also joined in and reposted a comment from the Tennis Letter on X (formerly Twitter) that read, "TV commentator: 'Serena Williams even has her own personal umbrella holder.' FYI… the ‘umbrella holder’ is Alexis Ohanian, her husband. He’s one of the founders of Reddit." Also watch: Paris Olympics 2024: South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea Williams herself had a prominent role in the ceremony. Alongside Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comăneci, she was one of the final torchbearers tasked with carrying the Olympic flame to the cauldron by the Louvre. Their journey began at the Trocadero, and despite the pouring rain, they travelled down the Seine River on a speedboat. Upon arrival, French tennis player Amélie Mauresmo passed the torch to basketball star Tony Parker, who continued the relay with several former Olympians, including 100-year-old Charles Coste, France’s oldest living Olympic champion. Also read: Dancer falls off-stage during Lady Gaga's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony performance The torch relay concluded with French judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-José Pérec lighting a hot-air balloon-inspired cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries, officially marking the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Serena Williams' husband mistaken for 'umbrella holder' at Olympics opening ceremony

<p>World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday's opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take place along the Seine river. The exact line-up is a tightly guarded secret, but here are three performers strongly rumoured to be appearing:</p>

<p><strong>- Lady Gaga -</strong></p>

<p>One of the world's biggest-selling artists, pop queen Lady Gaga -- real name Stefani Germanotta -- brings extravagant showmanship and costumes to the stage, along with her infectious electropop beats. She won an Oscar for "Shallow", a song she co-wrote for the 2018 film remake <em>A Star is Born</em>.</p>

<p>In that film, she sang the classic "La Vie en rose" by French legend Edith Piaf -- whose songs are expected to feature in the Olympics extravaganza. Lady Gaga was seen arriving at a hotel in the French capital days ahead of the opening bash. Her anticipated Olympic turn comes during a busy year for the Oscar-winning US songwriter, 38.</p>

<p>Earlier this month she announced she was back in the studio at work on a new album. She also appears as love-interest Harley Quinn in the new <em>Joker</em>&nbsp;movie, screening at the Venice Film Festival that starts in late August.</p>

<p>"Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer," she said prior to her electrifying 2017 Super Bowl halftime show performance. "No matter what race or religion or nationality or sexual orientation or gender that you are, it has the power to unite us."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-deadpool--wolverine-review-ryan-reynolds-anti-hero-is-truly-marvels-jesus-744309">Deadpool &amp; Wolverine review: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are Marvel's new 'messiahs'&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>- Celine Dion -</strong></p>

<p>Canadian superstar singer Dion is set to return to the spotlight after her fight against a rare illness was laid bare in a recent documentary. She has been posing for selfies with fans around Paris since the start of the week.</p>

<p>Sources have indicated she may sing Piaf's stirring love anthem "Hymne A l'Amour" at the ceremony. If she performs it will be the 56-year-old Dion's second time at the Games, after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.</p>

<p>Last month she vowed she would fight her way back from the debilitating rare neurological condition that has kept her off stage. Dion first disclosed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disorder. But she told US network NBC in June: "I'm going to go back onstage, even if I have to crawl. Even if I have to talk with my hands, I will. I will."</p>

<p>She has sold more than 250 million albums during a career spanning decades, and picked up two Grammys for her rendition of "My Heart Will Go On", the hit song from the 1997 epic <em>Titanic</em>.</p>

<p><strong>- Aya Nakamura -</strong></p>

<p>Franco-Malian R&amp;B superstar Aya Nakamura, 29, is the most listened-to French-speaking singer in the world, with seven billion streams online. She is known for hits such as "Djadja", which has close to a billion streams on YouTube alone, and "Pookie".</p>

<p>She faced down a wave of abuse from right-wing activists over her mooted Olympics appearance. The backlash came after media reports suggested she had discussed performing a song by Piaf at a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.</p>

<p>Neither party confirmed the claim but Macron publicly backed the singer for the Olympics ceremony. Far-right politicians and conservatives have accused her of "vulgarity" and disrespecting the French language in her lyrics.</p>

<p>Born Aya Danioko in the Malian capital Bamako in 1995 into a family of traditional musicians, she moved with her parents to the Paris suburbs as a child. She told AFP in an interview in 2020 that her music was about "feelings of love in all their aspects".</p>

<p>"I have made my own musical universe and that is what I am most proud of. I make the music I like, even if people try to pigeonhole me."</p>

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World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday's opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take place along the Seine river. The exact line-up is a tightly guarded secret, but here are three performers strongly rumoured to be appearing: - Lady Gaga - One of the world's biggest-selling artists, pop queen Lady Gaga -- real name Stefani Germanotta -- brings extravagant showmanship and costumes to the stage, along with her infectious electropop beats.

World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday's opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take place along the Seine river. The exact line-up is a tightly guarded secret, but here are three performers strongly rumoured to be appearing: - Lady Gaga - One of the world's biggest-selling artists, pop queen Lady Gaga -- real name Stefani Germanotta -- brings extravagant showmanship and costumes to the stage, along with her infectious electropop beats. She won an Oscar for "Shallow", a song she co-wrote for the 2018 film remake A Star is Born. In that film, she sang the classic "La Vie en rose" by French legend Edith Piaf -- whose songs are expected to feature in the Olympics extravaganza. Lady Gaga was seen arriving at a hotel in the French capital days ahead of the opening bash. Her anticipated Olympic turn comes during a busy year for the Oscar-winning US songwriter, 38. Earlier this month she announced she was back in the studio at work on a new album. She also appears as love-interest Harley Quinn in the new Joker movie, screening at the Venice Film Festival that starts in late August. "Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer," she said prior to her electrifying 2017 Super Bowl halftime show performance. "No matter what race or religion or nationality or sexual orientation or gender that you are, it has the power to unite us." Also read: Deadpool & Wolverine review: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are Marvel's new 'messiahs' - Celine Dion - Canadian superstar singer Dion is set to return to the spotlight after her fight against a rare illness was laid bare in a recent documentary. She has been posing for selfies with fans around Paris since the start of the week. Sources have indicated she may sing Piaf's stirring love anthem "Hymne A l'Amour" at the ceremony. If she performs it will be the 56-year-old Dion's second time at the Games, after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Last month she vowed she would fight her way back from the debilitating rare neurological condition that has kept her off stage. Dion first disclosed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disorder. But she told US network NBC in June: "I'm going to go back onstage, even if I have to crawl. Even if I have to talk with my hands, I will. I will." She has sold more than 250 million albums during a career spanning decades, and picked up two Grammys for her rendition of "My Heart Will Go On", the hit song from the 1997 epic Titanic. - Aya Nakamura - Franco-Malian R&B superstar Aya Nakamura, 29, is the most listened-to French-speaking singer in the world, with seven billion streams online. She is known for hits such as "Djadja", which has close to a billion streams on YouTube alone, and "Pookie". She faced down a wave of abuse from right-wing activists over her mooted Olympics appearance. The backlash came after media reports suggested she had discussed performing a song by Piaf at a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. Neither party confirmed the claim but Macron publicly backed the singer for the Olympics ceremony. Far-right politicians and conservatives have accused her of "vulgarity" and disrespecting the French language in her lyrics. Born Aya Danioko in the Malian capital Bamako in 1995 into a family of traditional musicians, she moved with her parents to the Paris suburbs as a child. She told AFP in an interview in 2020 that her music was about "feelings of love in all their aspects". "I have made my own musical universe and that is what I am most proud of. I make the music I like, even if people try to pigeonhole me." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura set for Olympics opening ceremony?

<p>The Olympics' opening ceremony is going to be a memorable night. Paris Summer Games will commence on Friday (July 26) with the star-studded ceremony, and if reports are to be believed, two legendary singers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are set to perform a duet on the opening night.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lady Gaga and Celine Dion's Performance</strong></h2>

<p>While nothing has been officially confirmed, as per the reports, the two icons will be sharing the stage to perform Édith Piaf's classic “La Vie en Rose.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>French journalist Thierry Moreau&nbsp;has shared this exciting news. Taking to X, Moreau wrote that Dion and Gaga will sing the Édith Piaf's classic “La Vie en Rose.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote, ''Evening news:🚨@celinedionand @ladygaga rehearsed “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf as a duet. Celine Dion will be dressed by Dior with a pink and black feather cape…''</p>

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<p>Rumours are rife that the legendary singer Dion&nbsp;is set to make her stage comeback after she took a break following her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis&nbsp;in December 2022. The&nbsp;Canadian singer has&nbsp;arrived in France’s capital and has shared a carousel of beautiful pictures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the caption, she wrote, “Every time I return to Paris, I remember there’s so much beauty and joy still to experience in the world. &nbsp;I love Paris, and I’m so happy to be back! Thank you to our wonderful friends at The Louvre!”</p>

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<p>Lady Gaga is also rumoured to take the stage on the River Seine in Paris. However,&nbsp;her team has not confirmed anything about her performance yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This would be Gaga's first televised performance since the 95th Academy Awards, where she performed&nbsp;''Hold My Hand.''&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Celine and Gaga, singers like Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and French singer Aya Nakamura among others are also rumoured to perform at the Summer Olympics.</p>

<h2><strong>When and Where to Watch the Olympics in India</strong></h2>

<p>In India, the Paris Olympics&nbsp;will be telecast live on the Sports 18 network and will be streamed LIVE on Jio Cinema from 11:30 pm&nbsp;IST on July 26.&nbsp;</p>


The Olympics' opening ceremony is going to be a memorable night. Paris Summer Games will commence on Friday (July 26) with the star-studded ceremony, and if reports are to be believed, two legendary singers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are set to perform a duet on the opening night.

The Olympics' opening ceremony is going to be a memorable night. Paris Summer Games will commence on Friday (July 26) with the star-studded ceremony, and if reports are to be believed, two legendary singers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are set to perform a duet on the opening night. Lady Gaga and Celine Dion's Performance While nothing has been officially confirmed, as per the reports, the two icons will be sharing the stage to perform Édith Piaf's classic “La Vie en Rose.” French journalist Thierry Moreau has shared this exciting news. Taking to X, Moreau wrote that Dion and Gaga will sing the Édith Piaf's classic “La Vie en Rose.” He wrote, ''Evening news:🚨@celinedionand @ladygaga rehearsed “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf as a duet. Celine Dion will be dressed by Dior with a pink and black feather cape…'' Info du soir : 🚨@celinedion et @ladygaga ont répété en duo « La vie en rose » d’Edith Piaf. Céline Dion sera habillée par Dior avec une cape en plumes roses et noires… 😉 — Thierry Moreau (@ThierryMoreauTM) July 24, 2024 × Rumours are rife that the legendary singer Dion is set to make her stage comeback after she took a break following her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in December 2022. The Canadian singer has arrived in France’s capital and has shared a carousel of beautiful pictures. In the caption, she wrote, “Every time I return to Paris, I remember there’s so much beauty and joy still to experience in the world. I love Paris, and I’m so happy to be back! Thank you to our wonderful friends at The Louvre!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion) × Lady Gaga is also rumoured to take the stage on the River Seine in Paris. However, her team has not confirmed anything about her performance yet. This would be Gaga's first televised performance since the 95th Academy Awards, where she performed ''Hold My Hand.'' Apart from Celine and Gaga, singers like Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and French singer Aya Nakamura among others are also rumoured to perform at the Summer Olympics. When and Where to Watch the Olympics in India In India, the Paris Olympics will be telecast live on the Sports 18 network and will be streamed LIVE on Jio Cinema from 11:30 pm IST on July 26.

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga to perform a duet at Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Reports

<p>As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe.</p>

<p>For the first time, a Games opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, dozens of boats will carry thousands of athletes and performers on a 6-km (3.7-mile) floating parade down the Seine, showcasing the beauty and history of the French capital.</p>

<p>More than 300,000 people are expected to line both banks of the river to watch the ceremony - along with 45,000 police, including members of France's elite special intervention forces trained in counterterrorism.</p>

<p>Snipers will be deployed on the top of buildings along the route and an anti-drone system will be in place.</p>

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<p>"There's a balance to be found between top security, which is absolutely the priority," Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 organising committee, told a press conference on Sunday.</p>

<p>"It's part of the objective to guarantee the security and to propose a fantastic celebration of the Games... But to have this kind of unique celebration, you also need to have a very, very strong security plan. And that's the case."</p>

<p>The ceremony, which will start at 7:30 p.m. local time(1730 GMT), will be "a large fresco" celebrating Paris, France and the Games and will interweave the traditional parade by athletes with artistic performances and elements of protocol, said Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony.</p>

<p>With wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and security concerns at home, France is already at its highest level of security. The crowds set to descend on Paris will be in marked contrast to the atmosphere of the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021 which played to empty arenas, and a year later than scheduled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>French officials have said there are no specific terrorism threats for the ceremony that will launch the Games in Paris, which run until Aug. 11.</p>

<p>However, should specific concerns arise, there are backup plans, that would either see the ceremony restricted to the Trocadero square near the Eiffel tower, or switched to the Stade de France stadium.</p>


As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe.

As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe. For the first time, a Games opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, dozens of boats will carry thousands of athletes and performers on a 6-km (3.7-mile) floating parade down the Seine, showcasing the beauty and history of the French capital. More than 300,000 people are expected to line both banks of the river to watch the ceremony - along with 45,000 police, including members of France's elite special intervention forces trained in counterterrorism. Snipers will be deployed on the top of buildings along the route and an anti-drone system will be in place. ALSO READ: Olympics 2024: Australia’s women soccer team arrives in Paris without luggage, medical equipment "There's a balance to be found between top security, which is absolutely the priority," Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 organising committee, told a press conference on Sunday. "It's part of the objective to guarantee the security and to propose a fantastic celebration of the Games... But to have this kind of unique celebration, you also need to have a very, very strong security plan. And that's the case." The ceremony, which will start at 7:30 p.m. local time(1730 GMT), will be "a large fresco" celebrating Paris, France and the Games and will interweave the traditional parade by athletes with artistic performances and elements of protocol, said Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony. With wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and security concerns at home, France is already at its highest level of security. The crowds set to descend on Paris will be in marked contrast to the atmosphere of the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021 which played to empty arenas, and a year later than scheduled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. French officials have said there are no specific terrorism threats for the ceremony that will launch the Games in Paris, which run until Aug. 11. However, should specific concerns arise, there are backup plans, that would either see the ceremony restricted to the Trocadero square near the Eiffel tower, or switched to the Stade de France stadium.

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The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony will display Brazilian creativity to the world, the ceremony&#39;s executive producer Marco Balich said on Thursday, just one day before the official opening of the Games.<br />
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Balich said that although its organizers come from around the globe, the curtain-raiser and its creative elements will show the world a wonderful Brazil from various aspects.<br />
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&quot;There was no problem between a strong international team supporting and all Brazilian creativity. So what you are going to see is all Brazilian, pure, beautiful creativity from Brazil that will touch the heart,&quot; the Italian producer said at a press conference.<br />
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The opening ceremony has three themes: the garden, diversity and joy, according to organizers.<br />
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The limited space in the opening ceremony&#39;s venue, Maracana Stadium, meant organizers had to overcome many challenges to ensure they could present a wonderful event.<br />
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&quot;The entrance of the Maracana Stadium is less than two meters high. The stadium is a football stadium, not a track and field stadium, and there is no track in it. So the stadium is relatively small and the stage is also small. Our budget is less than what we expected, but we are used to such things. It is important to be flexible,&quot; said Daniela Thomas, a director of the opening ceremony.<br />
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The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony will be held today.Some 21 million US dollars have been spent on the show, about half of London&#39;s outlay four years ago.<br />
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(Reuters)

According to organisers, the opening ceremony has three themes, the garden, diversity and joy

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony will display Brazilian creativity to the world, the ceremony's executive producer Marco Balich said on Thursday, just one day before the official opening of the Games. Balich said that although its organizers come from around the globe, the curtain-raiser and its creative elements will show the world a wonderful Brazil from various aspects. "There was no problem between a strong international team supporting and all Brazilian creativity. So what you are going to see is all Brazilian, pure, beautiful creativity from Brazil that will touch the heart," the Italian producer said at a press conference. The opening ceremony has three themes: the garden, diversity and joy, according to organizers. The limited space in the opening ceremony's venue, Maracana Stadium, meant organizers had to overcome many challenges to ensure they could present a wonderful event. "The entrance of the Maracana Stadium is less than two meters high. The stadium is a football stadium, not a track and field stadium, and there is no track in it. So the stadium is relatively small and the stage is also small. Our budget is less than what we expected, but we are used to such things. It is important to be flexible," said Daniela Thomas, a director of the opening ceremony. The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony will be held today.Some 21 million US dollars have been spent on the show, about half of London's outlay four years ago. (Reuters)

Rio set for 'all Brazilian' Olympic opening ceremony: Organisers