H.E.R. to Sing National Anthem at Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony as Custom LA28 Emblem Revealed (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

H.E.R. in Paris in March 2023.Photo:Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Along with the announcement, PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the “Damage” singer’s custom LA28 emblem, which features an electric guitar and her signature sunglasses.

H.E.R. performs in Las Vegas in December 2019.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty

Gabe Ginsberg/Getty

The custom emblem is a part of LA28’s larger emblem campaign has been ongoing since 2020. The campaign is aimed at “capturing the stories of Angelenos, athletes, artists and activists.”

“The LA28 emblem represents a collection of voices that reflects the host city’s vibrant culture of creativity, sport and self-expression,” the organizers added.

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Unlike theopening ceremonywhich took place along the Seine River, the closing ceremony will be moving back into the Stade de France stadium, which served as the venue for Track and Field and other Olympic events.

H.E.R. performs in Atlanta in October 2021.Paras Griffin/Getty

Paras Griffin/Getty

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As another part of the Olympic handover,Mission ImpossiblestarTom Cruisewill be performing a skydiving stuntas a part of the Olympic handover to Los Angeles. According to the outlet, Cruise, 62, will be featured in a pre-recorded segment before he will swing from above the Stade de France onto the field with the Olympic flag in tow.

“I am so proud of this team’s accomplishments in Paris,” Ledecky said. “And [I’m] excited to celebrate with my teammates on Sunday."

source: people.com