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Celine Dion

The latest news on Celine Dion, Canadian singer, including music news and updates.

Born

30 Mar 1968

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

August 2026, the Fire Monkey month, is all about transformation. Illustration: SCMP Graphics

Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in August 2026, the Fire Monkey month? Predictions for health, money and love

The Monkey – with famous examples like Celine Dion and Justin Timberlake – possesses a strong drive, but as we enter autumn, the stars are urging us to pause and reflect.

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Horoscopes

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History

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Fame and celebrity

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Beyoncé, Rihanna and Taylor Swift are some of the most successful pop divas in 2023. But who is the richest? Photos: @beyonce/Instagram; Jacob & Co.; AP

American cinema

Titanic remastered in 4K video: James Cameron salutes fans of his 1997 epic

James Cameron recalls the challenges of shooting Titanic, and says he would do it very differently today. Fresh from a 4K remaster for home video fans, he marvels at how much the film is still loved.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Ariana Grande’s showbiz older brother, Frankie Grande?

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New Zealand

John Oliver disrupts Bird of Century vote with campaign for puking mullet bird

Vote checkers in New Zealand have been overwhelmed by ballots to choose the Bird of the Century, after comedian John Oliver’s humorous campaign for his favourite feathered friend, the pūteketeke.

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John Oliver has launched a humorous campaign for his favoured bird, the pūteketeke, on his show Last Week Tonight. Photo: Invision via AP

Celebrity children

Who is Jack Nicholson’s lookalike actor son, Ray – who’s dating a VS model?

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Celebrity children

Who is Danny DeVito and Barbie star Rhea Perlman’s actress daughter, Lucy?

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman’s eldest child Lucy is set to star alongside her dad in a new Broadway production called I Need That – so what else do we know about the actress?

9 Nov 2023 - 4:13AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Celine Dion’s 3 children, René-Charles Angélil, and Nelson and Eddy

Celine Dion had 3 children with her late husband René Angélil – here’s everything you need to know about René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy

7 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Celine Dion has three sons, René-Charles, and young twins Nelson and Eddy. Photo: @celinedion/Instagram

New Zealand

‘It’s a headache’: Celine Dion music ‘battles’ keep New Zealand town up at night

Car drivers cruise around the town of Porirua competing in “siren battles” by blaring Celine Dion songs at high volume as late as 2am, much to the chagrin of local residents.

26 Oct 2023 - 9:44PM

Car drivers armed with a playlist of Celine Dion songs have been plaguing residents of a small New Zealand city for months on end with loud, late-night “siren battles”. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

How Taylor Swift crafted the most lucrative world tour in history

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American cinema

A trio but not a love triangle: the story behind Past Lives, 2023 Sundance hit

Celine Song’s directorial debut, Past Lives opens with the dramatisation of a moment when she found herself translating between her white American husband and an ex-sweetheart from Korea.

14 Jun 2023 - 4:15PM

Britain

Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest with power ballad by Loreen

Liverpool in the UK hosted the competition on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine, which could not host because of the Russian invasion. Loreen also won Eurovision in 2012, representing Sweden.

14 May 2023 - 8:05AM

Swedish singer Loreen celebrates with the trophy after winning the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday in Liverpool, England. Photo: AFP

History

Titanic exhibition: artefacts from ‘unsinkable’ ship on display in Hong Kong

An exhibition recalls the 1912 sinking of the Titanic ocean liner after it struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage, killing more than 1,500 people. Artefacts from the ship and newspaper clippings are among the exhibits.

20 Apr 2023 - 5:18PM

Vinolia soap used on the Titanic. Photo: iLab Science Museum

Fashion

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Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

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Fame and celebrity

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Law Roach and Zendaya attend the Valentino womenswear spring/summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in October 2022, in Paris, France. Photo: WireImage

Celebrity style

The most daring Oscars outfits of the last 50 years, from Prince to Cher

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Fashion

Meet Robert Wun, the first Hong Kong designer at Paris Haute Couture Week

You’ve probably seen Hong Kong-born Robert Wun’s designs donned by Blackpink’s Lisa, Lizzo, and Celine Dion, but what do you know about his inspirational rise to fashion stardom?

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TikTok

She covered Stephen Sondheim on TikTok – it led to a tour and her own album

Eleri Ward never could have imagined that her Stephen Sondheim covers would lead to a recording contract, a US tour with Josh Groban and the release of two albums – but they did.

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Eleri Ward poses for a photo in the Long Island City neighbourhood of Queens in New York. Ward’s Stephen Sondheim covers have led to a recording contract, a US tour with Josh Groban and the release of two albums. Photo: AP

Tourism

From Messi to Ronaldo, Nadal and BTS’ Jin, celebrities in the tourism trade

Pop stars, actors, sportsmen and TV personalities have lent their star power to restaurants, hotels, vineyards, delis, even airlines.

25 Jan 2023 - 4:15PM

Melia Hotels International chief executive Gabriel Escarrer and tennis player Rafa Nadal shake hands at the launch of Zel, a new hotel chain, in December 2022. It is the latest example of a sports, musical or screen star lending their name to a tourism business. Photo: Getty Images

My Take

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Music

Celine Dion, Ariane Grande, Pink, Shakespeare: behind Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’

Pink, Ariane Grande and Celine Dion songs among others have been mixed seamlessly into Broadway jukebox musical ‘& Juliet’, a modern take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”.

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Wellness

Pain, isolation: it’s not just Celine Dion who has stiff person syndrome

When singer Celine Dion revealed she was suffering from stiff person syndrome, Lauren McDermott could sympathise. She also has the condition – and explains why it matters that people know about it.

14 Dec 2022 - 4:15PM

Celine Dion revealed on Instagram on December 8, 2022 that she is suffering from a “very rare neurological disorder”. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Celine Dion reveals she has ‘rare neurological disorder’, cancels shows

The Canadian diva says she was diagnosed with ‘stiff-person syndrome’, a condition that is causing spasms that make it difficult for her to walk and sing.

9 Dec 2022 - 4:01AM

Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on the opening night of her “Courage” world tour at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City in September 2019. Photo: AFP/TNS

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

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2 Nov 2022 - 7:00PM

Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Dinner and a show is dead. We want Peking duck carving and sizzling steaks

Dinner theatre puts the show above the food, and so should be left in the 1970s where it belongs. But let’s bring back food performances like Peking duck carving and noodle pulling – and don’t forget dai pai dong.

20 Oct 2022 - 4:45PM

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Celine Dion

What’s your luck like in August 2026, the Fire Monkey month? Predictions for health, money and love

The Monkey – with famous examples like Celine Dion and Justin Timberlake – possesses a strong drive, but as we enter autumn, the stars are urging us to pause and reflect.

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Andrew Bull was at the epicentre of Hong Kong’s disco and concert scene

The 12 richest divas in pop, revealed – from RiRi to TayTay

2023 saw Taylor Swift officially achieve billionaire status, but she’s still not No 1 on the world’s richest pop divas list – so who takes the throne?

Titanic remastered in 4K video: James Cameron salutes fans of his 1997 epic

James Cameron recalls the challenges of shooting Titanic, and says he would do it very differently today. Fresh from a 4K remaster for home video fans, he marvels at how much the film is still loved.

Who is Ariana Grande’s showbiz older brother, Frankie Grande?

The effervescent star of Big Brother and Titaníque said he came out to his sister when she was just 11, and that the pair are like ‘yin and yang’ – here’s what else to know about Frankie Grande

John Oliver disrupts Bird of Century vote with campaign for puking mullet bird

Vote checkers in New Zealand have been overwhelmed by ballots to choose the Bird of the Century, after comedian John Oliver’s humorous campaign for his favourite feathered friend, the pūteketeke.

Who is Jack Nicholson’s lookalike actor son, Ray – who’s dating a VS model?

Jack Nicholson’s 31-year-old son Ray goes to Guns N’ Roses concerts with his model girlfriend Sara Sampaio, stars in films with Carey Mulligan and Diane Kruger, and loves the LA Lakers

Who is Danny DeVito and Barbie star Rhea Perlman’s actress daughter, Lucy?

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman’s eldest child Lucy is set to star alongside her dad in a new Broadway production called I Need That – so what else do we know about the actress?

Meet Celine Dion’s 3 children, René-Charles Angélil, and Nelson and Eddy

Celine Dion had 3 children with her late husband René Angélil – here’s everything you need to know about René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy

‘It’s a headache’: Celine Dion music ‘battles’ keep New Zealand town up at night

Car drivers cruise around the town of Porirua competing in “siren battles” by blaring Celine Dion songs at high volume as late as 2am, much to the chagrin of local residents.

How Taylor Swift crafted the most lucrative world tour in history

Banking US$13 million a night, The Eras Tours is set to be the first billion-dollar tour in the history of music – how did Tay Tay do it?

A trio but not a love triangle: the story behind Past Lives, 2023 Sundance hit

Celine Song’s directorial debut, Past Lives opens with the dramatisation of a moment when she found herself translating between her white American husband and an ex-sweetheart from Korea.

Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest with power ballad by Loreen

Liverpool in the UK hosted the competition on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine, which could not host because of the Russian invasion. Loreen also won Eurovision in 2012, representing Sweden.

Titanic exhibition: artefacts from ‘unsinkable’ ship on display in Hong Kong

An exhibition recalls the 1912 sinking of the Titanic ocean liner after it struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage, killing more than 1,500 people. Artefacts from the ship and newspaper clippings are among the exhibits.

Jeremy Scott reveals his favourite Moschino collection and tips for success

Following his announcement he is leaving Moschino, we talk to designer Jeremy Scott about his favourite collection, his cyberpunk dresses for Hyundai, and how to succeed in fashion.

Billionaires-to-be? Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s 9 biggest moneymakers

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have turned Hollywood success into a mini business empire thanks to investments in everything from 1Password to Wales’ Wrexham AFC

Zendaya’s celebrity stylist Law Roach retires due to ‘lies’ and ‘politics’

Zendaya’s go-to stylist Law Roach has unexpectedly retired from the biz with a cryptic message about ‘false narratives’ on Instagram – here’s what you need to know

The most daring Oscars outfits of the last 50 years, from Prince to Cher

Despite Cher’s 1986 Oscars look being described as a ‘bat-crazy mash-up of witchy showgirl and Halloween Big Bird’, it still made headlines – as did these other unforgettable red carpet ensembles

Meet Robert Wun, the first Hong Kong designer at Paris Haute Couture Week

You’ve probably seen Hong Kong-born Robert Wun’s designs donned by Blackpink’s Lisa, Lizzo, and Celine Dion, but what do you know about his inspirational rise to fashion stardom?

She covered Stephen Sondheim on TikTok – it led to a tour and her own album

Eleri Ward never could have imagined that her Stephen Sondheim covers would lead to a recording contract, a US tour with Josh Groban and the release of two albums – but they did.

From Messi to Ronaldo, Nadal and BTS’ Jin, celebrities in the tourism trade

Pop stars, actors, sportsmen and TV personalities have lent their star power to restaurants, hotels, vineyards, delis, even airlines.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | Why is ‘nice’ Canada going after the world-famous Jordan Peterson?

The psychologist has been forced to retire prematurely from the University of Toronto and faces disqualification from the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Celine Dion, Ariane Grande, Pink, Shakespeare: behind Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’

Pink, Ariane Grande and Celine Dion songs among others have been mixed seamlessly into Broadway jukebox musical ‘& Juliet’, a modern take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”.

Pain, isolation: it’s not just Celine Dion who has stiff person syndrome

When singer Celine Dion revealed she was suffering from stiff person syndrome, Lauren McDermott could sympathise. She also has the condition – and explains why it matters that people know about it.

Celine Dion reveals she has ‘rare neurological disorder’, cancels shows

The Canadian diva says she was diagnosed with ‘stiff-person syndrome’, a condition that is causing spasms that make it difficult for her to walk and sing.

12 richest pop divas of 2022 – net worths, ranked: from Taylor Swift to Rihanna

From Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Madonna, who’s the richest female pop star of 2022 – and how did she make her millions?

Mouthing Off | Dinner and a show is dead. We want Peking duck carving and sizzling steaks

Dinner theatre puts the show above the food, and so should be left in the 1970s where it belongs. But let’s bring back food performances like Peking duck carving and noodle pulling – and don’t forget dai pai dong.

My Take | Why is ‘nice’ Canada going after the world-famous Jordan Peterson?