Lady Gaga delivered a captivating performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning performer began her performance on steps along the Seine River, singing Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes.” She was accompanied by a troupe of dancers carrying pink feather fans before moving on to the piano.

The singer’s representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment about her performance.

An Associated Press reporter saw Gaga begin to warm up around three hours before the opening ceremony started, performing for about an hour before waving to fans as she walked off.

Gaga’s appearance was a surprise — she was not listed on a program provided to the media in advance — but was heavily rumored after the singer and actor was spotted in Paris.

The Super Falcons’ impressive eight-game unbeaten streak came to a halt as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their opening match of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the Stade de Bordeaux.

Despite a strong start and missed chances, Gabi Nunes’ 37th-minute goal proved to be the difference-maker, leaving Nigeria with an uphill battle in Group C.

The team’s inability to convert chances into goals ultimately led to their downfall, as Brazil’s defense held strong to secure the win.

The Super Falcons will look to bounce back against world champions Spain on July 28, before facing Japan on July 31.

Meanwhile, Brazil will face Japan on July 28, looking to build on their winning start.

In other Olympic matches, Spain saw off Japan 2-1, while the US defeated Zambia 3-0 in a Group B tie.

France mauled Colombia 3-0 in a Group A encounter, and reigning Olympic champions Canada claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over New Zealand.

Germany made a strong start to the tournament with a 3-0 win over Australia in a Group B match.

LeBron James has been chosen by his fellow Team USA athletes across all sports to serve as the flag bearer for the United States delegation at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. This distinction makes him the first male basketball player to carry the flag, following in the footsteps of Dawn Staley at the 2004 Athens Games and Sue Bird at the 2021 Tokyo Games.

On Friday, James will lead a flotilla of American athletes down the River Seine, the site of the historic opening ceremony. This honor adds to his impressive resume as a four-time NBA champion and the all-time leading scorer in the league, as he prepares for his fourth appearance in the Summer Games. His Olympic journey began at the age of 19 in 2004, and he has come a long way since then.

James described this moment as an “utmost honor” and emphasized its significance:

“It’s special to get an opportunity to represent your country in another fashion. I understand how prestigious this moment is… it will live on forever.”

The identity of the female U.S. flag bearer will be disclosed in the coming days. The International Olympic Committee introduced the practice of having two flag bearers, one male and one female, at the opening ceremony in 2020 to promote gender equality.

The U.S. is expected to send nearly 600 athletes to the Paris Games, with approximately 53% of them being women.