Lady Gaga rocked Paris: Why the Olympic performance turned into a scandal?.

Lady Gaga's performance at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris

This summer, Lady Gaga's performance at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris became one of the most talked-about events. Although her spectacular show captivated many viewers, it also sparked a wave of criticism. 

The main reason for the scandal lies in the fact that the Olympic organizers invited an American star to perform the main song of the ceremony. Many French people believe that their own singer should have performed at such an important national holiday. Critics' arguments vary: from Gaga's accent while performing the French song to general dissatisfaction that a foreign star overshadowed local talents.

Social networks literally exploded with comments, memes, and hashtags dedicated to this issue. Many users expressed outrage that their culture was allegedly being belittled by inviting a foreign star. Others, on the contrary, defended the organizers' decision, noting that Gaga is a global star who can attract additional attention to the Olympics.

«Aren't there any singers in France? Why is Lady Gaga the best choice to perform a song in French?», – quotes the opinion of dissatisfied viewers by LADbibl.

Some analysts see in this scandal not only a cultural but also a political subtext. They believe that the criticism directed at Gaga reflects deeper social issues in France related to identity, nationalism, and globalization.

«Contrary to some media reports, the musicians who will perform at the ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Games will not receive a fee for their services», – the organizers reported.

One cannot ignore the economic aspect of this issue either. Many people noticed that neither Gaga nor other stars who performed at the opening ceremony received any fee for their participation. This raised additional questions about why such famous artists agreed to perform for free. Some suggest that this could have been part of a marketing strategy aimed at increasing the popularity of the Olympics.

Let us remind you, that for the 2024 Olympics: trains from the Netherlands to France have been canceled.