Jared Leto offers powerful tribute to Paris while introducing Celine Dion

Jared Leto offers powerful tribute to Paris while introducing Celine Dion

Last night’s AMAs were a glitzy celebration of the biggest musicians in the industry right now, but recent tragic events weren’t far from anyone’s mind.

Taking the stage after a somber, politically charged introduction by actor-musician Jared Leto, Celine Dion performed the French classic made famous by Edith Piaf, “L’Hymne a L’Amour,” in front of a string section and a montage of images of famous Paris sites. She raised her hand triumphantly in the air at the song’s conclusion, a photo of the Eiffel Tower behind her.
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