Mariah Carey’s Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing and a curious teleprompter

Published February 7, 2026 3:33pm ET



MILAN (AP) — The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town — but it also raised a few questions.

The rendition by the American singer of Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” — better known as “Volare” — was a showstopping highlight in the 3½-hour spectacle that kicked off the Games.

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