Taylor Swift once noted the incredible music from L.A. artists during her 2011 Speak Now World Tour Live album, and it seems the upcoming Olympics Closing Ceremony is echoing that sentiment. As the Games transition from Paris to Los Angeles this Sunday, the theme is a vibrant homage to La-La Land.
According to Variety, the Closing Ceremony will spotlight performances exclusively from Los Angeles-born stars. Snoop Dogg, a long-time Paris fixture, alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Billie Eilish, are slated to bring a touch of L.A. flair to the event. Imagine Flea’s bass morphing into a smoothie from Erewhon or Anthony Kiedis performing from the confines of a Prius in traffic—pure L.A. spectacle.
The Guardian has revealed that Tom Cruise will play a pivotal role in this grand handoff. Cruise is set to rappel into the Stade de France before the broadcast transitions to pre-recorded footage of him speeding through Paris, catching a flight to California, and skydiving onto the Hollywood sign. It’s a fittingly dramatic segue.
As for what lies ahead, the 2028 L.A. Olympics promises to be a star-studded affair. Given the city’s penchant for celebrity culture, it wouldn’t be surprising to see one of the Kardashian-Jenner clan taking on a torch-bearing role. Expect the glam and spectacle of Hollywood to be at the heart of the next Olympic Games.
