H.E.R. Set to Perform National Anthem at 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
H.E.R. will perform the national anthem at the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, featuring additional performances by French bands Phoenix and Air, and special appearances by Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Snoop Dogg. We discuss it here!
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 27: H.E.R. attends the 2021 BET Awards on June 27, 2021, in Los Angeles, CA.
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By: Joshua Martin
According to multiple reports, the award-winning songstress H.E.R. will perform the national anthem for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (Aug. 11). Entitled “Records,” the event will be held at the indoor Stade de France location and will focus on the Olympic games with a promise to “take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future.”
Joining H.E.R. on stage during the event will be legendary Grammy award-winning French rock band “Phoenix” along with the critically acclaimed band “Air.” Billie Ellish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg are also set to make an appearance, with Ellish and the Peppers performing hit songs from Los Angeles.
Thierry Reboul, the 2024 Paris Olympics executive director, shared his thoughts on the slate talent for the closing ceremony, while also hinting that a special teaser will be shown during the closing festivities.
“Today, where we look at the history of music, it’s certainly the French music style and the artists behind it, who have had the biggest resonance in the world. So it was important for us to acknowledge it.”
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“As per the tradition, Los Angeles has prepared a sort of teaser that lasts 10 to 15 minutes, and it’s dedicated to them, to show what their Olympic games will look like—and they’ve had all the freedom to create their segment. It’s going to include lots of things. We’re in charge of producing some things for them, but they are 100% in charge of it.”
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H.E.R. to Make Broadway Producing Debut with 'Here Lies Love' Musical
Grammy-winning R&B sensation H.E.R., makes her Broadway producing debut with ‘Here Lies Love,’ adding to her impressive list of accomplishments and expanding her diverse career. We discuss it here!
By: Adonis Armstrong
R&B sensation H.E.R., at the young age of 26, continues to achieve amazing milestones in her career, from multiple Grammy wins to an Oscar triumph. Now, she is venturing into Broadway as a producer, further expanding her impressive resumé.
During an announcement made on Sunday July 16th, the talented singer revealed her transition into the behind-the-scenes realm with her involvement in ‘Here Lies Love"‘starting this week, adding to the array of exciting ventures she's embarked upon this year. “I am so happy to make my Broadway producing debut!” she quoted on her personal Instagram post. “‘Here Lies Love’ opens on July 20th, and could not be prouder to bring this important story to the stage! See you on the dance floor! Mabuhay!”
Three months following H.E.R.'s statement about joining the production team, the exciting announcement of her involvement in the musical arrives, showcasing her continued dedication to the project. “Filipinos are a global people. We come in all colors and build bridges across cultures. I am beyond excited to produce my first Broadway musical and forge a unique and meaningful partnership with ‘Here Lies Love,'” she stated.
Although this will be H.E.R.'s first experience working behind the scenes, she is no stranger to the musical world, having previously taken on the role of Disney's princess Belle in the live 30th-anniversary celebration of Beauty and the Beast. Reflecting on that unforgettable experience, she shared her thoughts on Instagram post below.
As H.E.R. ventures into the world of Broadway, she sets her sights on the prestigious Tony Awards, aiming to add this coveted accolade to her already impressive collection. We wish her the best of luck in her Tony Award pursuit here at 247 Live Culture.
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