Céline Dion condemned Mr Trump’s use of her hit song.
Canadian singer Céline Dion on Saturday criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for using her song “My Heart Will Go On” from the 1997 film “Titanic” at his campaign rally in Montana without her consent or endorsement.
The 56-year-old made a strong statement after the Republican candidate played a video of the hit song about the sinking of the Titanic as a musical interlude at his recent rally. A statement on her X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts read: “Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., have become aware of the unauthorized use of the video, recording, musical performance and image of Céline Dion singing My Heart Will Go On at a Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign rally in Montana.”
Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized use of the video, recording, musical performance and image of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign rally… pic.twitter.com/28CYLFvgER
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) 10 August 2024
It continued: “This use is in no way authorized and Céline Dion does not endorse this or any similar use… And seriously, THIS song?”
Since the post was shared, it has sparked numerous reactions on social media.
“Yes they used ‘THIS SONG,'” one user said.
Another said, “I hope she sues Trump and the RNC. But I have to say, the Trump campaign’s use of the Titanic theme song is very appropriate for this sinking campaign.”
“That last line is ICONIC!!,” one person noted.
A fourth said: “Makes you wonder why it is sooo difficult for Trump and his campaign to follow rules/guidelines? Thanks for addressing this unauthorized use.”
“For me it’s perfect for the Tumptanic!” said one Instagram user.
“Too bad for her – it would be a positive thing. Unfortunately she doesn’t see it that way. I’ve been a fan of hers for 30 years but I have to respectfully disagree with her political views,” another person wrote.
The song about the shipwreck in 1912 in particular is more about love, grief and perseverance. The song was written by James Horner and has lyrics by Will Jennings. It won four Grammys, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year, as well as an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
During the song’s interlude at his rally in Bozeman, Montana, Trump attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, who is closing in on him in the polls. Meanwhile, Harris performed Beyonce’s song “Freedom,” which the pop star had given the vice president permission to use.
