Paris Olympics 2024: Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg to Perform at Closing Ceremony of the Prestigious Sporting Event – Reports

Music icons such as Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are expected to perform in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday (August 11), according to sources. The three artists will be seen from Los Angeles in a mix of pre-taped and live performances, reports variety.com. Producer Ben Winston is collaborating with French producers for the closing ceremony. Pakistan Overtakes India on Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Tally After Arshad Nadeem's Gold Medal in Men's Javelin Throw, Fans React.

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At the closing ceremony, the musical performances from Los Angeles are expected to follow a much-hyped stunt from Tom Cruise. Cruise will jump on his motorcycle for an average day of death-defying tricks in France before tossing to a prerecorded package that will see him parachute down next to the iconic Hollywood sign. At the end of Sunday’s closing ceremony, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will accept the Olympic Torch and bring it back as she returns from Paris.

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