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Celine Dion shares rare health update

<p>Celine Dion has shared a rare health update, and revealed that she is determined to get back onstage despite her battle with stiff person syndrome. </p> <p>The singer took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with son René-Charles Angélil, 23, and 13-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson. </p> <p>“Trying to overcome this auto-immune disorder has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back onto the stage and to live as normal of a life as possible,” she shared on Friday. </p> <p>“I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team and all of you!”</p> <p>She shared the post in honour of stiff person syndrome awareness day, which falls on the 15th of March. </p> <p>“I want to send my encouragement and support to all those around the world that have been affected by SPS,” she continued in her post. </p> <p>“I want you to know you can do it! We can do it!” she concluded, signing off, “Love Celine xx.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4j2U_6OI-9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4j2U_6OI-9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Stiff Person Syndrome is an an extremely rare neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, mainly the brain and spinal cord. </p> <p>According to the US National Institutes of Health, this disorder can cause stiff muscles in the torso, arms and legs, significantly impeding mobility. </p> <p>The <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> singer first went <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/celine-dion-reveals-shock-diagnosis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">public</a> with her diagnosis on the 8th of December in 2022, after she was forced to postpone some of her tour dates. </p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p> <p> </p>

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Celine Dion shares powerful message of hope

<p>Celine Dion has shared a powerful statement about her health battle since being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. </p> <p>The French-Canadian musician has chronicled her health journey in a new documentary titled <em>I Am: Celine Dion</em>, and took to Instagram to promote the new film. </p> <p>While sharing with her legion of fans how her health has progressed, she said she remains hopeful that she will one day return to the stage.</p> <p>In a lengthy post, she wrote, “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me."</p> <p>"As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans."</p> <p>"During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.” </p> <p>In December 2022, Celine announced that she would be taking some time away from performing  to focus on her health after revealing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.</p> <p>At the time, she said the condition did not allow her “to sing the way I’m used to”.</p> <p>According to the <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/clinical-trials/cause-development-and-progression-stiff-person-syndrome#:~:text=Stiff%2Dperson%20syndrome%20(SPS),recurrent%20falls%20and%20impaired%20ambulation." target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke</a>, stiff person syndrome is “a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord.”</p> <p>According to an official synopsis, <em>I Am: Celine Dion</em> will give viewers an intimate look inside her life “as she reveals her battle with stiff person syndrome (SPS) and the lengths she has gone to continue performing for her beloved and loyal fans”.</p> <p>Capturing over a year’s worth of Dion’s life, including “never-before-seen” private moments, the film will showcase the legendary singer navigating “her journey toward living an open and authentic life amidst illness”.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images </em></p>

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Celine Dion's first public appearance in years since cruel diagnosis

<p>Celine Dion, the iconic Canadian singer, has recently made a triumphant return to the public eye after a few years of battling a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome. This inspiring comeback took place as she attended a hockey game in Las Vegas, watching the match between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens alongside her sons, René-Charles, and twins, Eddy and Nelson.</p> <p>After the thrilling game, Dion made her way to the locker room, and her visit was captured in images and a reel shared by the Montreal Canadiens, the team she came to support.</p> <p>In the clip, the embattled singer appeared to be in high spirits as she interacted with players and coaches, expressing her delight at meeting them all.</p> <p>The Montreal Canadiens shared their excitement on social media in what was a heartwarming moment for both Dion and her fans – especially getting to witness her enthusiasm and resilience.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzFTVOwLPUP/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzFTVOwLPUP/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Canadiens de Montréal (@canadiensmtl)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Stiff Person Syndrome is an extremely rare neurological disorder that primarily affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, this condition manifests in symptoms such as extreme muscle stiffness, rigidity, and painful spasms in the trunk and limbs, significantly impeding mobility.</p> <p>Dion's battle with Stiff Person Syndrome forced her to postpone some tour dates, as the disorder was affecting her ability to sing the way she was accustomed to. In a video clip shared on social media, she addressed her fans and revealed her determination to overcome the challenges posed by this condition.</p> <p>"I'm working hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to build back my strength and my ability to perform again," she shared. "But I have to admit it's been a struggle." Dion's candour about her struggles and her unwavering commitment to her recovery have earned her even more admiration from her fans.</p> <p>Celine Dion's journey with Stiff Person Syndrome has been a testament to her strength and resilience. She has shown that even in the face of a rare and debilitating condition, she refuses to be defeated. Her determination to regain her ability to perform is a source of inspiration to all who face adversity in their lives.</p> <p>It's worth noting that Celine Dion has faced significant personal challenges in the past, most notably the loss of her husband, René Angélil, in 2016 to throat cancer. Despite these difficulties, she has continued to be a shining star in the world of music. Her return to the public eye, following her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, is a testament to her enduring spirit and the deep connection she has with her fans.</p> <p>As Celine Dion makes her way back into the spotlight, her fans around the world eagerly await her return to the stage, where her powerful voice and indomitable spirit will undoubtedly continue to inspire and uplift us all. Her story serves as a reminder that with determination and a strong support system, even the most formidable challenges can be overcome.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Celine Dion's heartbreaking health update

<p>Celine Dion's sister has shared a grim update on the singer's condition, eight months after she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. </p> <p>In December 2022, Celine was diagnosed with the rare and incurable neurological disorder, which forced her to cancel her 2023 world tour. </p> <p>Stiff person syndrome is an incurable neurological condition that results in uncontrollable muscle spasms, which affects just one in every one million people.</p> <p>Now, her sister Claudette has shared that Celine, 55, is being cared for by their sister Linda and is working closely with researchers who specialise in the rare condition.</p> <p>Speaking to <em>Le Journal de Montreal</em>, Claudette said finding treatment for the disease is proving to be a challenge. </p> <p>"We can't find any medicine that works, but having hope is important," Claudette revealed.</p> <p>She continued, "I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond [when performing], she always tries to be the best and top of her game."</p> <p>"At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It's important to listen to it."</p> <p>However, Celine has been "listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible" and the family "trusts" that she will one day find a means of rehabilitation that will allow her to return to the stage.</p> <p>"[Performing] is innate to her, she's disciplined in every area of her life," Claudette added.</p> <p>When she's unable to speak one-on-one with Celine, Claudette is provided health updates by Linda, who is now living with the singer at her Las Vegas home.</p> <p>"When I call [Celine] and she's busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she's working hard," she told the outlet.</p> <p>Fans of the singer were devastated to hear about her diagnosis, while many were also heartbroken over the Courage World Tour cancellation. </p> <p>In December, Celine announced that it is with "tremendous disappointment" she would be unable to perform on her world tour.</p> <p>"It is with tremendous disappointment that we have to announce today the cancellation of the Courage World Tour," she wrote on Instagram.</p> <p>"I'm so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I'm working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you're 100%."</p> <p>"It's not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it's best that we cancel everything now until I'm really ready to be back on stage again."</p> <p>"I want you all to know, I'm not giving up… and I can't wait to see you again!"</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Céline Dion's exciting news amid ongoing health battle

<p>Céline Dion has taken fans by surprise - and given them something to be excited about after a challenging year - with her latest career announcement.</p> <p>The singer, who in 2021 was forced to cancel shows due to illness, has revealed that she will be releasing her first new music in almost four years. </p> <p>“Love comes to those who believe it,” Dion first wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo of her upcoming film with co-stars Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra, alongside the announcement that the movie would feature “new music from me [Dion]”. </p> <p>The single ‘Love Again’ shares a name with the movie, and will feature on its soundtrack.</p> <p>A day before the song’s release, Dion returned to her social media with another post, and fans were quick to share their excitement with their singing superstar. </p> <p>“SO EXCITED, it’s Celine's first song in 4 years!!!” one gushed. </p> <p>“We are waiting!!!! We miss you, but want you well of course!!!” another said. </p> <p>“Can't wait! The Queen returns to her RIGHTFUL throne!” came one declaration. </p> <p>“Been waiting for this magical remarkable moment since they finished the movie last year … still worth the wait,” one wrote, before adding that everyone missed her. “Speedy recovery Queen. Can’t wait to see [yo]u again soon.”</p> <p>Dion’s last single ‘Courage’ released in 2019, right before the singer took a step back from the limelight, reportedly due to both the pandemic and her own declining health. </p> <p>Late in 2022, Dion provided fans some insight into her situation, sharing a video on YouTube to explain what was going on in her day-to-day life, and the challenges she was facing - the same challenges that had led to the cancellation of her stage appearances.</p> <p>“I sometimes have a lot of difficulty walking and I can't always use my vocal cords to sing as I would like,” she confessed. </p> <p>It was revealed that Dion suffers from SPS (otherwise known as Stiff-Person Syndrome), a condition that causes both muscle spasms and severe pain. </p> <p>And as the star’s sister, Claudette Dion, told <em>Le Journal de Montreal</em>, the family have high hopes that Dion may yet be able to return to the stage. </p> <p>And while Claudette had previously been hesitant to discuss her sister’s health journey, she could now tell the publication that Dion had “done it with composure” while making her YouTube content, “I know she was holding herself back. It wasn’t done in a moment of crisis, with tears, in distress. She simply explained what it was.”</p> <p>“Rather than crying about her fate,” she went on, “I’m trying to send her positive vibes and to make sure that one day, she’ll be able to get back on stage." </p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Celine Dion reveals shock diagnosis

<p dir="ltr">Céline Dion has revealed she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition and has cancelled her upcoming Courage world tour.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Canadian songstress shared the news during an emotional video on Instagram, informing fans that she has Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare disorder that affects the nervous symptom and causes extreme muscle stiffness and painful spasms.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Recently I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff person syndrome, which affects 1 in a million people,” Dion said in the clip.</p> <p dir="ltr">"While we're still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what's been causing all of the spasms that I've been having.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-11b08fca-7fff-f409-f618-2c1eb0a389b3"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">"Unfortunately these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal chords to sing the way I'm used to."</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl5xJY1AjAO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl5xJY1AjAO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">According to the <a href="https://stiffperson.org/sps-101/treatments-for-sps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation</a>, SPS affects between 1-2 in one million people and is more common in women than men.</p> <p dir="ltr">While there is no cure for SPS currently, the symptoms can be treated with medication and therapies.</p> <p dir="ltr">The <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> singer said she would be unable to restart her world tour in Europe next February, when she was due to tour in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Croatia, and the UK.</p> <p dir="ltr">She said eight tour dates would be cancelled and rescheduled to 2024.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news comes after the five-time Grammy winner cancelled the North American leg of her tour earlier this year.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the video, Dion thanked fans for their well-wishes and her children for their support, telling fans she was working with medical therapists to build her strength and ability to perform again.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I always give 100 percent when I do my shows, my condition is not allowing me to give you that right now," the 54-year-old said. </p> <p dir="ltr">"For me to reach you again I have no choice but to concentrate on my health at this moment and I have hope that I'm on the road to recovery.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This is my focus and I’m doing everything I can to recuperate."</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-58aa65bb-7fff-1527-64d0-6d77b30219e8"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Celine Dion stuns in futuristic photo shoot

<p>Celine Dion has proven once again that age is just a number by showing off some serious skin in a gilded photoshoot for her new 12th English-language album,<span> </span><em>Courage</em>.</p> <p>Taking to her Instagram over the weekend, Celine shared two photos of her rocking a gold bodysuit by French fashion designer Thierry Mugler.</p> <p>The 52-year-old captioned the post, “Live life by the golden rule”.</p> <p>The iconic singer credited her 34-year-old backup dancer - and rumoured love interest - Pepe Munoz for styling the look.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDq8CN9DLha/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDq8CN9DLha/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Live life by the golden rule ✨ - Team Céline . Vivez la vie en respectant la règle d’or ✨ - Team Céline . #Courage #Sunday #MuglerArchives . Styled by @p.e.p.e.munoz and @sydneylopez Hair: @dee_termined_girl Makeup: @justinstclairmakeup 📸: @paolakudacki</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/celinedion/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Céline Dion</a> (@celinedion) on Aug 9, 2020 at 6:52am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>It didn’t take long for fans to flock to the comments section to praise her.</p> <p>“Ageless,” wrote one, while another called her, “My queen”.</p> <p>“So awesome. Such a strong woman,” added another.</p> <p>Others speculated on the inspiration behind Celine’s look.</p> <p>“Love this. Star Wars C3-PO?” proposed one.</p> <p>“Love the dress! Looks like one that Britney wore at the Circus Tour!” added another.</p> <p>“Beyonce vibes!” was another suggestion.</p>

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Céline Dion originally didn't want to record hit song My Heart Will Go On

<p>It apparently took a little coaxing to get Céline Dion to get on board with the soundtrack to the 1997 film <em>Titanic</em>.</p> <p>On a chat with Andy Cohen on <em><a href="https://youtu.be/conBmLdtUEw">Watch What Happens Live</a></em>, Dion admitted that she wasn’t initially a fan of <em>My Heart Will Go On</em>.</p> <p>“It is true,” she confirmed to Cohen, 51, and his audience members, after being asked about her original thoughts on the song, adding that she’s “glad they didn’t listen to me” and recorded the song anyway.</p> <p>“It didn’t appeal to me. I was probably very tired that day — <em>very</em> tired,” Dion continued. “My husband [the late René Angélil] said, ‘Let’s hold on.’ He talked to the writer and he said, ‘Let’s try to make it, like, a little demo.'”</p> <p>“I sang the song once and they built the orchestra around it. I never re-sang it for the recording. So the demo is the actual recording,” she recalled, joking, “But after that, I’ve sang it about three gazillion times.”</p> <p>The song debuted at Number 1 on the <em>Billboard</em> Hot 100 chart on February 28<sup>th</sup>, 1998 and propelled the soundtrack of the film to a 16-week run at the top spot. The album sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and won Best Original Song at the 1998 Academy Awards and won a Grammy Award for Record of The Year.</p> <p>However, Dion has since come around to the song and says that it now “means a lot to me”.</p> <p>“This song means a lot to me, and it has played such a huge role in my career,” <a href="https://people.com/music/billboard-music-awards-2017-celine-dion-performs-my-heart-will-go-on/">she said in a statement prior</a> to the ceremony that year. “I’m so grateful to the late James Horner, and to Will Jennings, for writing it and creating the opportunity for me to be part of <em>Titanic — </em>an amazing film whose legacy will continue for generations to come.”</p>

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Celine Dion hits back at body shamers: “I’ve always been very thin”

<p>Celine Dion has fired back at body shamers after people have criticised the singer for being too thin.</p> <p>The 51-year-old addressed the negative comments in an interview with<span> </span><em>ET</em>, saying that there was nothing wrong with her.</p> <p>“I do ballet. I do a lot of stretching and I work out because it helps my mind, body and soul,” she said on the opening night of her Courage Tour in Quebec, Canada.</p> <p>“When you go back, when I was 12 years old, my face was rounder because you have more fat when you’re younger …</p> <p>“But I’ve always been very thin.”</p> <p>Dion has been at the forefront of the music industry for 40 years after she released a number of French albums in her early teens.</p> <p>She was then pushed into super stardom with hits such as<span> </span><em>My Heart Will Do On, The Power Of Love</em><span> </span>and<span> </span><em>Because You Loved Me</em>.</p> <p>The star is used to being in the spotlight.</p> <p>“If you don’t want to be criticised, you are in the wrong place,” she told<span> </span><em>ET</em>.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Celine as of late.</p>

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"I miss to be hugged": Celine Dion's emotional confession

<p>Award-winning singer Celine Dion has confirmed that she’s still “not ready to date” after her husband <span>René's</span> passing back in 2016.</p> <p>Dion sat down with NBC’s Sheinelle Jones on the<span> </span><em>TODAY</em><span> </span>show and admitted that she pours herself into her work and a new tour instead of dating.</p> <p>“I don't date,” Dion said matter-of-factly.</p> <p>“I'm not ready to date. I'm very lucky and happy to have so many people in my surrounding to make me — they make me laugh, but I miss to be touched.”</p> <p>Dion also said that she misses being “hugged”.</p> <p>“I miss to be hugged. I missed to be told "you're beautiful." I miss what a boyfriend and I miss what a husband would do.'”</p> <p>Dion also recalled her last conversation with her husband of more than 12 years back in 2016.</p> <p>“He called me before a show and give me a little message: ‘I love you’ and when I came home that night, it was very, very late ... And I didn't want to come and wake him up to give him a kiss, to wake him up and then he can't find sleep again. </p> <p>“And the next morning, he was gone. So, we talked before. And he sent me a text message. So we said goodbye.'”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPO3dQkgotI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPO3dQkgotI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Il y a un an, le 14 janvier 2016, René Angélil nous quittait. Son souvenir reste à jamais gravé dans nos cœurs. Today, January 14th, it’s been a year since René left us. He will always be in our hearts. -Team Céline ❤</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/celinedion/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Céline Dion</a> (@celinedion) on Jan 13, 2017 at 9:01pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Despite Dion focusing on the love and support of her close friends and her three children, she still finds things difficult.</p> <p>“This is my first English album without René,' she said. 'When I say without René, without René physically, because René will always be part of me.”</p> <p>“Before I talk, he goes through my mind,” she said. 'Would he do that? Is it too edgy? Would he be like approving that?’ I believed in him so much. And I still do. </p> <p>“But there's a point that he's not here anymore. I have to take charge of my life.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see Celine Dion, her late husband René and their three children through the years.</p>

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Celine Dion debuts dramatic new look in Harper's Bazaar photoshoot

<p>Celine Dion has continued to reinvent her style and exceed expectations with her bold fashion choices.</p> <p>Now, the 51-year-old singer has once again surprised fans with her unrecognisable look on the limited-edition September issue of <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a28575812/buy-celine-dion-september-issue-cover/" target="_blank"><em>Harper’s Bazaar</em></a>.</p> <p>On the pictures from the new photo shoot, Dion could be seen sporting a short black wig while wearing apparels from Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Agent Provocateur as well as shoes from Gianvito Rossi.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nuAihnDgU/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nuAihnDgU/" target="_blank">Celine is featured in @Harpersbazaarus 2019 Icons issue. See the full story by clicking on the link in the bio. ✨ . Céline parait dans l’édition du mois de septembre du @Harpersbazaarus célébrant les icônes. Pour voir la publication complète cliquez sur le lien dans la bio. ✨ . #BAZAARICONS . Fashion Director: @carineroitfeld Photographer: @mario_sorrenti Makeup: #KanakoTakase Hair: @akkishirakawa</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/celinedion/" target="_blank"> Céline Dion</a> (@celinedion) on Aug 1, 2019 at 5:01am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Dion was featured on the magazine’s Icons 2019 portfolio alongside other celebrities, including Kate Moss, Alicia Keys and Christy Turlington. The photo series was described as a celebration of “the independents; those who break rules, inspire and set precedents”.</p> <p>The looks have polarised opinions on social media. Some praised Dion’s styling and cropped hair do. “OH. MY. GOD. YES,” one commented.</p> <p>“YES FASHION! Celine looks like she has been having so much fun!” another wrote.</p> <p>“Omg this hair. It’s perfecttttt. Bring it back to this!”</p> <p>However, others said they are not impressed with Dion’s fresh appearance.</p> <p>“Sorry, you looked way better before. This fashion doesn’t suit you,” one chimed in.</p> <p>“I don’t like the styling of that and that pose,” another added.</p> <p>“Thank God it’s a wig,” one wrote.</p>

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“He’s fully taken over”: Why Celine Dion's friends are worried about her “boy toy"

<p>Celine Dion is known as a music icon around the world, but there are concerns amongst her closest friends that she’s being too heavily influenced by her backup dancer and close friend Pepe Munoz.</p> <p>The 51-year-old <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> singer has been very close to Munoz after her husband René Angélil passed away at the age of 73 in 2016.</p> <p>Munoz has been described as her “boy toy” but Dion has said herself that he is gay and her “best friend”.</p> <p><em>The New York Post</em>'s <a rel="noopener" href="https://pagesix.com/2019/07/29/celine-dions-dancer-boy-toy-calling-the-shots-for-legendary-singer/" target="_blank">Page Six</a> has reported that some people in Dion’s inner circle fear that Munoz is “isolating” the star from her friends and “taking over” her life.</p> <p>“Pepe is like her boy toy who is really trying to take over. He’s isolating her and people are feeling it,” an anonymous friend told the publication.</p> <p>“She’s in love with this guy and listens to everything he’s saying.</p> <p>“People go to him when they have questions. He’s fully taken over.”</p> <p>Meanwhile, Dion shut down rumours of a relationship between herself and Munoz last year.</p> <p>“Pepe is gay,” she told <a rel="noopener" href="https://extratv.com/2019/04/04/celine-dion-takes-on-pepe-munoz-romance-rumors/" target="_blank"><em>Extra</em></a>. “At first, I think some people did not know that.”</p> <p>The iconic singer added, “The thing is that he’s my best friend and we dance together and he did so much for me and even just holding my hand… it’s something that I haven’t had for a long time.”</p> <p>She further defended herself to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8301240/celine-dion-hyde-park-concert-sexier/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em>’s</a> Dan Wooten in January saying that they’re just good friends.</p> <p>"The press said, ‘Oh my God, René just passed and now there’s another man.’ Yeah, there’s another man in my life, but not the man in my life," she said. "We’re friends, we’re best friends."</p> <p>Dion added, “Of course we hug and hold hands and go out, so people see that. I mean, he’s a gentleman. He’s giving me his hand to go out.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Dion and Munoz spending time together as best friends. </p>

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Style star: Celine Dion debuts dramatic new hairdo in Paris

<p>Celine Dion has been making headlines for all the right reasons this past week, as she struts her stuff and showcases her love for style on the streets of Paris for Fashion Week.</p> <p>But now, instead of her outfits grabbing people’s attention, it’s her latest hairstyle that spectators can’t seem to stop talking about.</p> <p>Known for her long, luscious locks, the singer has decided to chop a few inches off and rock a long bob instead.</p> <p>Showing off her chic new ‘do on Wednesday, the 51-year-old opted for an oversized Vetements blazer, a black mini skirt and a huge jewelled necklace.</p> <p>When she first debuted the transformation, she kept her style simple with a middle parting and straight sleek locks.</p> <p>However, later in the day she kept things more flirty and fresh by curling the ends before attending the Valentino Haute Couture show.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Celine’s chic new hairdo.</p>

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Celine Dion continues to demand attention with her latest fashion forward looks in Paris

<p>Celine Dion is not only a world-class singer, but also a trendsetter.</p> <p>Opting for haute couture ensembles from major fashion designers, the <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> songstress isn’t afraid to take risks when it comes to her outfits.</p> <p>For her most recent display of fashion, the 51-year-old chose a black pleated gown with a plunging neckline by Italian fashion house Schiaparelli on her trip to Paris.</p> <p>She accessorised the bold look with statement leather gloves, peep-toe boots and a black headdress, turning heads wherever she went.</p> <p>The Canadian musician was attending the same label’s haute couture 2019 show, however this isn’t the first groundbreaking look she has debuted.</p> <p>Working with acclaimed stylist, Law Roach, Dion has become a high-fashion favourite as she went from wearing traditional silhouettes to custom made looks.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Celine’s chic ensembles in Paris, including a hot pink strapless, full-length number. </p>

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Pretty in Paris! Celine Dion turns heads in $8,500 Chanel jumpsuit

<p>Celine Dion has proven yet again that she is the queen of fashion as she was spotted in Paris rocking a stylish ensemble.</p> <p>The 51-year-old was out and about in the French capital wearing a top-to-bottom look from Chanel’s spring 2019 collection.</p> <p>The<span> </span><em>My Heart Will Go On</em><span> </span>singer opted for a tight, black jumpsuit with the Chanel logo featuring heavily on the straps and around the waist. The outfit is priced at $6,280 and the belt an extra $2,355.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 333.3333333333333px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7828141/outfit.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/fc6c9b8871774ca18ec9cbabc339d879" /></p> <p>She dressed up the statement outfit with a pair of Versace sunglasses and black Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” sandals.</p> <p>Her hair was slicked back into a neat bun to avoid taking attention away from the dazzling look.</p> <p>Celine is not the only star to wear the skin tight unitard, as other celebrities such as Lily-Rose Depp – Johnny Depp’s daughter – have also been seen parading around in the look.</p>

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Celine Dion reveals her beauty must-haves

<p>Celine Dion is no stranger to the fashion world, but now the gifted singer is conquering the beauty industry one lipstick at a time.</p> <p>The Canadian singer has joined the L’Oreal family as their newest ambassador, marking her first time as the face of a major cosmetics company.</p> <p>"I never saw that coming, especially at 51 years old. I thought seriously about it because if my name was on it, I wanted to truly believe in it," said Dion.</p> <p>The Grammy-winner has been vocal about her love of beauty in the past, making this new role a special one.</p> <p>"I love doing my makeup, I love to play. I always start my beauty routine making sure my face is clean and well prepared," she says.</p> <p>The <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> singer does swear by three products over anything else, to help achieve her glowing look that she’s regularly seen sporting.</p> <p>"I like to put a light concealer under the eyes to open my gaze, a little bit of powder to fix it and a touch of a brow pencil to balance my face."</p> <p>Celine has clearly discovered a burst of confidence as of late as she’s been spotted rocking fashion powerhouses Valentino, Alexandre Vauthier and Calvin Klein.</p> <p>"Fashion excites me, it allows me to express myself and to be creative in a way that's different from music. From one outfit to another, I can change my style, my persona every," says the mother-of-three.</p> <p>"I love to play with fashion, and I love to take risks. I have the strong belief that you can never go too big."</p>

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Obsessed much? Celine Dion stores 10,000 pairs of shoes in Las Vegas warehouse

<p>Most people usually have a few pairs of shoes. Some for going out and some for everyday wear. But if you’re Celine Dion then you’re most likely going to need an entire warehouse to store all of your footwear.</p> <p>The singer, who has a residency at Las Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace, let James Corden in on her obsession with shoes during a <em>Carpool Karaoke</em> segment last week.</p> <p>When originally asked the question, Celine admitted to owning 3000-5000 pairs of shoes, but after a bit more heckling, she finally gave away the correct number.</p> <p>Corden went on to say that he had heard a rumour of the performer owning up to 10,000 pairs of shoes, to which Celine said was possible.</p> <p>“Maybe. I didn’t want to say it,” she admitted.</p> <p>But the question on everyone’s minds was: Where does someone with that many pairs of shoes possibly keep them?</p> <p>“I have a place in Las Vegas … let’s call it a warehouse,” revealed the 51-year-old.</p> <p>And while having a separate property just for shoes seems extravagant, Dion went on to explain that her former home in Florida had an entirely computerised system to help categorise her shoes.</p> <p>“I had a system, it was computerised, and I would press, and the door would open,” she revealed.</p> <p>“I would press another button and they would turn.”</p> <p>She said that the shoes were colour coordinated to make it easier for her to pick and choose between them.</p> <p>The chosen pair of shoes would then be presented on a thick glass counter, filled with crushed diamonds – but while it seems over-the-top, it isn’t as lavish as you may think.</p> <p>“Not real diamonds, just to make sure that you don’t think that I’m loco,” Dion said.</p> <p>In 2017, the <em>My Heart Will Go On </em>singer spoke to<em> <a rel="noopener" href="https://wwd.com/" target="_blank">WWD</a> </em>about her hoarding habits, saying she finds it difficult to throw things away as they hold sentimental value.</p> <p>“They’re part of every step that I take, and I have an attachment to it,” she told the publication.</p> <p>But during the hilarious <em>Carpool Karaoke</em> segment, Dion didn’t seem to have a choice as she was forced to part ways with her favourite pairs of shoes by giving them away to strangers along the Las Vegas strip.</p> <p>Despite being reluctant, Dion managed to give a few pairs away to lucky walkers-by. But while it seemed to be in good fun, it doesn’t look like the performer will be downsizing her collection anytime soon.  </p>

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Celine Dion's grand entrance in shimmering showstopping number at Met Gala

<p>She took to the stage for eight years in Las Vegas, and now, Celine Dion has proven that she is still the ultimate performer.</p> <p>The 51-year-old stepped out for the Met Gala in a shimmering number, which according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eonline.com/au" target="_blank"><em>E!</em></a>, weighed a heavy 10 kilograms.</p> <p>The <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> singer opted for the Oscar de la Renta gown which was covered top-to-bottom in sequins, champagne-coloured tassels and all-round extravagance.</p> <p>She then finished off her look with a pair of T-strap shoes, chandelier earrings and dazzling rings.</p> <p>The Grammy-winner went for a dramatic makeup look with smokey eyeliner and bright gold eyeshadow.</p> <p>She kept the rest of her face quite neutral, opting for a nude lip.</p> <p>The Met Gala is an annual fashion event where those invited are asked to stick to a particular theme. This year, attendees were told the look of the evening was Camp: Notes on Fashion.</p> <p>Camp is defined as over-the-top extravagance, which seems obvious after scrolling through the looks on the Met carpet.</p> <p>Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eonline.com/au" target="_blank"><em>E!</em></a>, Celine said that she was grateful for the team that brought her look together.</p> <p>“My look tonight is Oscar de la Renta....Everybody who was part of it put their hearts into it. It was to try to make it something magical. I don't want to take it off! I'm gonna to go to bed in it tonight.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the best red carpet looks from this year's Met Gala.</p>

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Celine Dion's major announcement: "I think it's time for a change"

<p>Pop star Celine Dion has announced her first North American tour in more than a decade, much to the delight of her fans. She has also announced a new album called “Courage”, which was inspired by life after the sad death of her husband and manager René Angelil.</p> <p>Dion, 51, shared the exciting announcement at a live performance show in Los Angeles. The show was broadcasted via Facebook Live and was watched by more than 11,000 fans around the world.</p> <p>With 40 dates to choose from in a range of cities including Toronto, Dallas and Brooklyn, there are ample opportunities for fans to see her perform her hits, such as <em>My Heart Will Go On</em> and <em>Ashes</em>.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvz3F5dg65e/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvz3F5dg65e/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">For the first time in over a decade, Celine Dion will tour North America. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12. Team Celine presale starts Monday, April 8. For more info including all tour dates go to celinedion.com - Team Céline⁣ .⁣ Pour la première fois depuis plus de dix ans, Céline Dion sera en tournée nord-américaine. Les billets seront mis en vente le vendredi 12 avril et la prévente Team Céline débutera le lundi 8 avril. Pour plus d’informations, incluant toutes les dates de tournées, allez au celinedion.com - Team Céline</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/celinedion/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Céline Dion</a> (@celinedion) on Apr 3, 2019 at 3:34pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The iconic singer announced that her residency in Las Vegas would end in June and that she would be hitting the road afterwards.</p> <p>"I think it's time for a change, time to hit the road," she said on Thursday.</p> <p>The singer explained the reason for the album title, saying it was inspired by the death of her husband and manager René Angelil, who passed away in January 2016 from throat cancer. </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPO3dQkgotI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPO3dQkgotI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">Il y a un an, le 14 janvier 2016, René Angélil nous quittait. Son souvenir reste à jamais gravé dans nos cœurs. Today, January 14th, it’s been a year since René left us. He will always be in our hearts. -Team Céline ❤</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/celinedion/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Céline Dion</a> (@celinedion) on Jan 13, 2017 at 9:01pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"When I lost Rene, he wanted me back on stage. He wanted to make sure I was still practicing my passion," she said.</p> <p>"I wanted to prove to him that I'm fine, we're fine, we're going to be OK. I've got this."</p> <p>Earlier this year, the singing superstar had fans worried after she appeared looking extremely gaunt in January, but had attributed the dramatic weight loss to her reignited love of ballet. </p> <p>“Dancing has been in my DNA all of my life,” she told <em>People</em>. “It’s a dream. And so hard!... I do this four times a week.”</p> <p>Are you going to see Céline Dion perform in concert during her upcoming tour? Let us know in the comments. </p>

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Celine Dion speaks out after dramatic weight loss

<p>Celine Dion has hit back at body shamers about her sudden weight loss, saying that if they don’t like the way she looks, they should “leave [her] alone”.</p> <p>Dion shocked fans with her gaunt appearance in Paris, whilst attending Fashion Week.</p> <p>However, this didn’t stop the <em>My Heart Would Go On</em> singer from firing back at those who have raised their concern.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7823144/celine-dion.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/77f3b75f6a3c492e93dc53e60241c859" /></p> <p>The 50-year-old spoke on <em>The Dan Wotton Interview</em> podcast about the comments and criticism saying:</p> <p>“I want to feel strong, beautiful, feminine and sexy. If I like it, I don’t want to talk about it,” she expressed.</p> <p>“Don’t bother. Don’t take a picture. If you like it, I’ll be there. If you don’t, leave me alone.”</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7823143/celine-dion-skinny.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/84fe7d3bf7744407a3635d5e1a915fad" /></p> <p>It’s possible the mother-of-three feels more outspoken since launching her new gender-neutral clothing line for children, called Celinununu.</p> <p>She told the <em><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/celine-dion-weight-loss-dating-rumors_us_5c51a721e4b0f43e410d166f?ec_carp=5589467888602149885">Huffington Post</a></em>:</p> <p>“I feel that now I have a voice, which is kinda weird as that’s what I’ve been doing all my life – using my voice, but in singing and performing,” she said.</p> <p>“But I use my voice as well for things that I choose I want to do and things that I say to my team I don’t want to do.”</p> <p>Do you think Celine Dion’s sudden weight loss is cause for concern? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.</p>

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