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Esports World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony live streaming: When & where to watch DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura and more perform live today

The Esports World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will feature Aya Nakamura and DJ Snake. This event will officially commence the global esports competition in Paris, France. Thousands of professional players will compete across multiple gaming titles for substantial prize pools. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

How Paris became a nexus for Black culture

It’s got Europe’s largest Black population, the world’s second-biggest rap scene and a long literary history. But even as diasporic culture takes hold in Paris, some ask when commercial success will lead to structural change

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming the French and their everyday language

On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.

Euronews · Feb 21

How France's songs keep world dreaming of French freedom and glamour

French-language songs are enjoying unprecedented success in non-francophone countries thanks to artists like Stromae, Aya Nakamura, Celine Dion and Edith Piaf. What makes people who don’t speak the language want to listen to them and what do they tell of France and its language? The new International Centre of the…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2024

Tom Cruise rumoured to perform stunt at Olympics closing ceremony

With Tom Cruise widely predicted to engage in a death-defying stunt on the roof of the Stade de France, Sunday's Paris Olympics closing ceremony promises a memorable passing of the five rings flag to Los Angeles.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2024

Paris' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why

Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

‘It was like us – a chaotic mess’: France enjoys Paris Games opening ceremony

Most French newspapers praise the Olympics spectacle but far-right commentators reject ‘woke propaganda’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024

Celine Dion's stunning Olympics return

The singer closed out an Opening Ceremony that included Lady Gaga, a mystery figure, Marie Antoinette and more

Salon · Jul 26, 2024

Rainy Paris Olympic Parade Dampens Many Spectators' Spirits

Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024

Paris Olympics opening ceremony review – soaring ambition deflated by patchy delivery

River, roads and rooftops were in play on rain sodden night that lacked usual class of French capital

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024