It was only fitting, then, that the Games should begin in spectacular fashion.

Lady Gaga turning the Seine into a cabaret

Bonsoir, bienvenue en Paris!

The fashion show!

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In so doing, she brought an utterly unforgettable opening ceremony to a thoroughly moving conclusion.

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