Celine Dion set to perform at Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony for 'a ton of money', spills source

PARIS, FRANCE: Celine Dion is all set to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, July 24.

According to TMZ, the multiple Grammys Award winner will be getting $2 million for participating in the historic event, and that too for just a single song.

The organizers are reportedly taking care of her traveling, large family expenses, and boats, "They're paying a ton of money. Ridiculous amount," a source spilled.

Celine Dion fights stiff-person syndrome amid Olympics 2024 performance

Celine Dion has been diagnosed with Stiff-person Syndrome for years, which is well documented in ‘I Am: Celine Dion'.

She told Vogue France in April, "I've chosen to work with all my body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again!"

It is most likely she’d be singing near the landmark site since the opening ceremony will be held along the banks of the Seine.

Other stars who were likely to join Dion for Friday's performance are Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, Dua Lipa, and Ariana Grande.

Recently, Dion donated $2 million to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus where her doctor Dr Amanda Piquet is researching the cure for the autoimmune disease, per CBS News.

Dr Piquet, the director of Autoimmune Neurology at CU Anschutz, said in the interview, “I am just incredibly honored to receive this recognition to move the field forward with this research.”

She explained, “Stiff person syndrome is a progressive autoimmune neurological disorder that is characterized by two cardinal features – muscle spasms and stiffness,” adding that it can “take years to get a diagnosis,” reported Daily Mail.

Internet rejoice as Celine Dion arrived in Paris to perform at Summer Olympics 2024

Netizens cheered for icon Celine Dion's arrival in Paris for the Olympics Games 2024. Many praised her for defiantly fighting stiff person syndrome condition.

One person wrote on X, "What song she will sing? I hope not the My heart will go on."

"Am I the only person in the world who is just exhausted by her? I’ve never seen the appeal," remarked another person.

An admirer expressed, "It’s so nice to see that she’s doing better."

"She looks amazing. Awesome to see her looking in good health," one wrote.

A fan felt, "Queen. I learned French from this woman. Can’t think of anyone better to open the games."

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