PARIS — Several stars will emerge at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are on the program on Sunday.
The all-star line-up will take the stage as part of the carryover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Each of the music artists was born in California, including HER, who is expected to sing the US national anthem live at the Stade deFrance.
“This is the biggest moment in LA28 history yet, as the Olympic flag moves from Paris to LA,” LA28 President Casey Wasserman said in a statement. “We’re excited to showcase the very best of LA alongside local artists and are grateful to Billie, HER, the Chili Peppers and Snoop for collaborating on what will be an incredible show for a global audience that will give fans a taste of what there is to experience. coming in 2028.”
The opening ceremony featured Lady Gaga’s performance and Celine Dion’s return to the stage following her career-threatening diagnosis of stiff person syndrome.
Los Angeles will host the Olympic Games for the third time, with previous Games held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time that the city will host the Paralympic Games.
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