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The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics this year will include such major pop stars as Lady Gaga<\/strong>, C\u00e9line Dion<\/strong>, and everyone’s favorite radio-friendly rock group Gojira<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n I’ll be honest \u2013 I thought this was a doofy Internet joke at first, but nope! Gojira<\/a><\/strong> will play the opening ceremony with opera singer Marina Viotti<\/strong>, who better have learned the lyrics to “Esoteric Surgery”. Not that they’re gonna play that, but still. I just want an operatic version of The Art Of Dying<\/em>, y’know?<\/p>\n “We can reveal that Aya Nakamura<\/strong>, France\u2019s most listened-to singer, will be performing a Charles Aznavour<\/strong> classic, accompanied by the Republican Guard,” reported Time Out<\/a><\/em>, who broke the news. “Queen of ballads C\u00e9line Dion<\/strong> will serenade with a song by \u00c9dith Piaf<\/strong>, and American pop sensation Lady Gaga<\/strong> will also grace the Olympic stage.<\/p>\n “A feast of French musical talent will take to the stage. In terms of collaborations, expect a duet between pianist Sofiane Pamart<\/strong> and singer Juliette Armanet<\/strong>, a B2B set featuring singer Philippe Katerine<\/strong> and drummer Cerrone<\/strong>, and an intriguingly ‘original’ collaboration between opera singer Marina Viotti<\/strong> and eco-metal band Gojira<\/a><\/strong>. Parisian rapper Rim’K<\/strong>, from hip hop band 113<\/strong>, will also make an appearance.”<\/p>\n So stay tuned! This better have a sick drum solo too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n