Scattered protests occur in Milan before the ceremonies begin.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ashley Ahn and Tariq PanjaFebruary 6, 2026 at 08:58 PM

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Ahead of the Winter Olympics ceremonies in Milan, Italy, scattered protests occurred. The event will feature performances by several prominent Italian musicians and entertainers. Andrea Bocelli, known for his blend of popular and classical music, will perform, as will rapper Ghali, who incorporates multiple languages into his music and advocates for immigrants. Laura Pausini, a successful singer with hits in both Italian and Spanish, is also scheduled to appear. Rounding out the entertainment are actress Sabrina Impacciatore, known for her role in "The White Lotus," and opera singer Cecilia Bartoli, who is also the director of Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

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Christina Aguilera 50% Ariana Grande 50% Jennifer Lopez 50% Celine Dion 50% Sarah Brightman 50% Sabrina Impacciatore 60% Laura Pausini 60% Ghali 70% Milan ×270% Mariah Carey 70% Andrea Bocelli ×280% Italy ×490%

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