Celine Dion & Lady Gaga Shine At Olympics 2024 Opening

Jul 27 2024

France transformed the Olympic opening ceremony into a bold, unprecedented spectacle on the River Seine.

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Amid tight security, the event featured 90 boats carrying 10,000 athletes along a 3.7-mile route, highlighting iconic Parisian landmarks.

Several celebrities took part in this grand production. Lady Gaga opened the ceremony with a glamorous cabaret rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire’s ‘60s hit “Mon truc en plumes,” performing on gilded steps leading to the river, adorned with big pink feathers.

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Celine Dion, whose participation was speculated but not confirmed beforehand, closed the show with a powerful performance of Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour” from high atop the Eiffel Tower, creating a stunning finale.

The rain added a touch of Parisian drama and romance to the event.

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Despite some fragmentation due to live TV production and commentary from NBC’s Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, and Peyton Manning, it proved to be spectacle with a moving finale that saw a returning Dion and a laser show on the Eiffel Tower.

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Beyonce Song For Official Kamala Harris Campaign Video

Jul 27 2024

Kamala Harris has officially launched her election campaign, and chose Beyonce’s ‘Freedom’ as the anthem to accompany the official video.

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‘I’m Kamala Harris, and I’m running for President of the United States’, she wrote on social media, in a video outlining her aims and goals for her run and possible presidency.

In the video, she takes a dig at former President Donald Trump, who she says want a country of chaos, fear and hate. ‘We choose freedom’, her voice narrates in the video, queuing to Beyonce’s track.

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Malta Participates In Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony

Jul 27 2024

As boats carried the various teams from around the world participating in the Paris Olympics 2024, among them were the Maltese contingent, proudly waving the red and white colours.

The Maltese Olympic Committee shared photos from the Maltese team’s arrival into the procession on the Seine.

‘The torrential rain that hit the Paris Opening Ceremony could have dampened spirits but Team Malta took it all with a strong dose of positivity and embraced the moment with loud cheers and big smiles’, wrote the committee on social media.

Team Malta features: Katryna Esposito (judo), Beppe Grillo (athletics), Kyle Micallef (swimming), Sasha Gatt (swimming), Gianluca Chetcuti (shooting).

Good luck Team Malta 🇲🇹 💪

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€400K For Paola’s Basilica Of Christ The King Restoration

Jul 27 2024

The parish priest of Paola is thrilled to announce that the restoration of the Basilica of Christ the King belfry and portico will proceed, thanks to a generous government grant.

Fr. Marc André Camilleri shared that after discussions with Ministers Byron Camilleri and Owen Bonnici, the government agreed to allocate €400,000 for the project.

With the funds secured, the parish plans to utilize the portico as a viewing platform for visitors and as a venue for events and fundraising activities. Additionally, a planned cafeteria will be established at ground level.

Fr. Camilleri stated, “This agreement is a win-win. The parish secures its goal of restoring the portico, while visitors will enjoy the spectacular view from the roof. With the cafeteria at ground level, we have successfully aimed to make the church’s maintenance more sustainable.”

Restoration works have already begun, and the parish hopes to complete the project next year.

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