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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

DJ Andrew Bull poses for a portrait at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong. Photo: Jake S Thomas

History

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

Trailblazing DJ and concert promoter Andrew Bull on how Hong Kong’s disco scene exploded, and losing HK$10m on a Celine Dion concert.

16 May 2025 - 10:20AM

Fame and celebrity

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

3 Jan 2024 - 10:55AM

American cinema

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

9 Dec 2023 - 5:15PM

Fame and celebrity

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

20 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Siblings Ariana and Frankie Grande are both successful performers and “best friends” despite their 10-year age gap. Photo: @ariana_grande7999/Instagram

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.

14 Nov 2023 - 4:30PM

Celebrity children

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

11 Nov 2023 - 5:11AM

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

Lucy DeVito recently made headlines for starring with her father Danny DeVito on Broadway – but it’s certainly not her first acting gig. Photo: WireImage

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

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

Fame and celebrity

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?

9 Jul 2023 - 6:00AM

Laughing her way to the bank? Taylor Swift performs onstage on the fifth night of her Eras Tour, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31. The tour makes a reported US$13 million. Photo: AFP

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

Teo Yoo (left), Celine Song and Greta Lee at a New York screening of “Past Lives”. Photo: Matt Licari/Invision/AP

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

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

Fashion

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.

25 Mar 2023 - 5:58AM

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott in his atelier as part of his collaboration with Hyundai Re:Style. Photo: Hyundai

Millionaires and billionaires

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

20 Mar 2023 - 6:10PMvideocam

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have made numerous lucrative investments over the years – and they’re really starting to pay off. Photos: @blakelively/Instagram, Chanel

Fame and celebrity

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

17 Mar 2023 - 12:10AM

Celebrity style

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

13 Mar 2023 - 1:00AM

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?

27 Feb 2023 - 5:23PM

Robert Wun’s dresses have been worn by celebrities like Lizzo and Priyanka Chopra. Photos: @robertwun/Instagram; SCMP

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.

27 Feb 2023 - 4:15AMvideocam

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

My Take

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.

5 Jan 2023 - 9:45PM

Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson poses during a photo shoot in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

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”.

17 Dec 2022 - 6:15PMvideocam

“& Juliet”, the Broadway show inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, features pop hits from stars including Ariana Grande (above). Photo: Shutterstock

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

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

Millionaires and billionaires

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?

2 Nov 2022 - 7:00PM

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Madonna are among the world’s richest female pop stars. Photos: Shutterstock; @beyonce, @badgalriri, @jlo, @madonna/Instagram

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

The slicing table-side of Peking duck at Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong is a form of dinner theatre to get behind. Photo: Nora Tam

Celebrity children

Meet Jamie Foxx’s bombshell actress-model daughter, Corinne Foxx

She’s the daughter of actor-singer-comedian legend Jamie Foxx, but how is Corinne following in her father’s footsteps?

8 Sep 2022 - 1:42PMvideocam

Celebrity children

Meet René-Charles Angélil, Celine Dion’s 21-year-old rapper son

He’s already got an album and climbed the ranks of SoundCloud charts … what else do you know about Celine Dion’s rapper son, René-Charles Angélil?

27 Aug 2022 - 12:10AMvideocam

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