Think again, Mr. Trump! Céline Dion has condemned former President Donald Trump after he used her song “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally in Montana.
The French-Canadian singer’s team released a statement following the Trump/Vance campaign’s decision to use the song, known as the theme song to the film “The 1997.” Titanicin which they insisted that it was an “unauthorized” use and questioned the decision to use this song in particular, which is sung from Rose’s perspective as she grows old without Jack.
© Bruce Bennett“Today, Céline 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 Céline Dion singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign rally in Montana,” the statement said.
“This use is in no way authorized and Céline Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. … And really, THIS song?”
The song won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song, as well as four Grammys, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
Celine made a triumphant return to the world stage at the end of July when she performed at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games.
© Sofia Tilbury“I am honored to have performed at the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 tonight and am so excited to be back in one of my absolute favorite cities!” she wrote in the hours that followed under a carousel of pictures on Instagram.
Celine, 56, also praised the Olympic athletes and wrote: “Above all, I am so happy to be able to celebrate these amazing athletes with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance.”
“You have all been so focused on your dream and whether you take home a medal or not, I hope that the fact that you are here means that your dream has come true for you! You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you!”
The Grammy winner wore a beautiful Dior embellished dress as she sang Edith Piaf’s “Hymne A L’amour” halfway up the Eiffel Tower toward the end of the ceremony.
Her performance was a stunning comeback for the singer, and Celine seemed to burst into tears at the end of the song.
Celine had not performed for five years after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness or spasms in the trunk and arms.
