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[scielle]

Interesting tidbit -

"AEG Live Senior Vice President John Nelson recently told me what an avid fan of comedy was the late Rene Angelil, who engineered the deal that brought his wife, Celine Dion, to Caesars Palace. Angelil especially loved Dom DeLuise, and one night decades ago saw the great comic actor playing blackjack at the old MGM Grand (now Bally’s).

Angelil pulled a $100 bill from his wallet and a Sharpie from his pocket and, between hands, asked DeLuise to sign it. The actor tucked the $100 into his own wallet, pulled out a $1 bill, signed it and handed it back. A pricey autograph and a priceless tale."

https://www.reviewjo...-stunt-1689247/

[maki_Dion-er]

What the heck? The guy charged Rene for the autograph?

[AdrienneM]

maki_Dion-er, on 17 June 2019 - 02:02 PM, said:

What the heck? The guy charged Rene for the autograph?

Its a joke...... . He will have given him the money back, DeLuise was famous for jokes like that

[maki_Dion-er]

AdrienneM, on 17 June 2019 - 02:10 PM, said:

Its a joke...... . He will have given him the money back, DeLuise was famous for jokes like that

Okay, I would hope so lol. I don't know this comedian.

Edited by maki_Dion-er, 17 June 2019 - 04:31 PM.

[chocolatechip15]

scielle, on 17 June 2019 - 01:58 PM, said:

Interesting tidbit -

"AEG Live Senior Vice President John Nelson recently told me what an avid fan of comedy was the late Rene Angelil, who engineered the deal that brought his wife, Celine Dion, to Caesars Palace. Angelil especially loved Dom DeLuise, and one night decades ago saw the great comic actor playing blackjack at the old MGM Grand (now Bally’s).

Angelil pulled a $100 bill from his wallet and a Sharpie from his pocket and, between hands, asked DeLuise to sign it. The actor tucked the $100 into his own wallet, pulled out a $1 bill, signed it and handed it back. A pricey autograph and a priceless tale."

https://www.reviewjo...-stunt-1689247/

It cracks me up a little that Rene walked around with Sharpies in his pocket.

[Celinefan2019]

Rene was the only man that Celine kissed. She never kissed another man.

[scielle]

Celinefan2019, on 20 June 2019 - 09:15 PM, said:

Rene was the only man that Celine kissed. She never kissed another man.

* Except James Corden and Tyler Oakley (and those are just the two we've got on film!) 😀

[Moleque20]

To me Rene, was the man who discovered the goose that makes the golden eggs! I never thought there was true romance or passion between them, maybe just in the beginning of their relationship in the late 80s. To be clear, I believe that they loved each them, noone can doubt that, but I always had the feeling that it was mostly love between 2 people who understand and respect each other and have a perfect business relationship, because they needed each other. Celine's quotes nowadays 'about feeling free now', 'or being the boss of her life now' start making sense and proofing this belief I have. So to me, the legacy of R.A. is that he created the most famous singer Quebec will even know.

[ryba]

Moleque20, on 21 June 2019 - 06:04 AM, said:

To me Rene, was the man who discovered the goose that makes the golden eggs! I never thought there was true romance or passion between them, maybe just in the beginning of their relationship in the late 80s. To be clear, I believe that they loved each them, noone can doubt that, but I always had the feeling that it was mostly love between 2 people who understand and respect each other and have a perfect business relationship, because they needed each other. Celine's quotes nowadays 'about feeling free now', 'or being the boss of her life now' start making sense and proofing this belief I have. So to me, the legacy of R.A. is that he created the most famous singer Quebec will even know.

I don’t know, cause when I watch 3 boys and a new show I think that there is real love between them. Unsless they were good actors.

And when it comes to the quotes about her being free now, I think she means that now nobody tells her what to wear and how to behave etc., cause in the past Rene wanted her to maintain a certain image. Now she can decide

Edited by ryba, 21 June 2019 - 11:22 AM.

[Moleque20]

ryba, on 21 June 2019 - 11:19 AM, said:

I don’t know, cause when I watch 3 boys and a new show I think that there is real love between them. Unsless they were good actors.

And when it comes to the quotes about her being free now, I think she means that now nobody tells her what to wear and how to behave etc., cause in the past Rene wanted her to maintain a certain image. Now she can decide

Well I would not say there were actors. I do believe there was love behind the closed doors of their home, but I always had a feeling that they had some sort of agreement between them and now Celine can do whatever she wants.

[Nmj]

Moleque20, on 21 June 2019 - 06:04 AM, said:

To me Rene, was the man who discovered the goose that makes the golden eggs! I never thought there was true romance or passion between them, maybe just in the beginning of their relationship in the late 80s. To be clear, I believe that they loved each them, noone can doubt that, but I always had the feeling that it was mostly love between 2 people who understand and respect each other and have a perfect business relationship, because they needed each other. Celine's quotes nowadays 'about feeling free now', 'or being the boss of her life now' start making sense and proofing this belief I have. So to me, the legacy of R.A. is that he created the most famous singer Quebec will even know.

That’s crazy of course there was a romance and love between them. I think Celine gets lost in translation in what she says sometimes in English interviews, because it’s not the case in her French interviews. I think she means “free” in the way of her career not her personal life, I think this is also why we saw the departure of Aldo, I think Celine feels if Renè isn’t the manager of the career than nobody is good enough to make those decisions besides her. That’s how I read it at least.

[Critiaslux]

Céline and René is one of the most beautiful love story ever existing in the show business.
A one to look up to. And that many wish to live.

[Tricey3115]

Celine and Rene are the greatest love story of all time

[maki_Dion-er]

Nmj, on 21 June 2019 - 02:25 PM, said:

I think she means “free” in the way of her career not her personal life, I think this is also why we saw the departure of Aldo, I think Celine feels if Renè isn’t the manager of the career than nobody is good enough to make those decisions besides her. That’s how I read it at least.

Definitely means free in terms of her career. In my opinion she was happy to let him take the reins of her career because it's what she was used to since he became her manager. She might have felt awkward taking more control after they got married because then he'd have no power in their relationship and that can cause issues, especially since she has such a strong personality. Once he passed away maybe she felt there was no need for anyone to manage her career. She finally had the chance to do things as she wanted. I don't think it's a matter of no one else being good enough but more her wanting freedom and a team to support and help her as opposed to one person to manage/control her career.

[isabel leite]

Everyone who has followed Celine , both her career and her  personal life , knows that she has a strong personality. In all her interviews (especially in French) you can see it. In the past Rene used to say that she was his government. She listened to him of course but  they had kind of an agreement 'He is the boss in the business and I am the boss in the house'. She was more than happy with this because she could dedicate herself to the family. However, as the years passed  she began to have more and more  of a say in all the creation and organization of her career. Now she says that she feels free. I believe that she feels free because now she can do what she wants , when she wants. In the past everything she did was for her career. All the sacrafices and hard work. Today she is free to choose her music , fashion and all the projects that she believes in. I totally respect her for that.
I also find it interesting  ( and please I'm not directing this at anyone) that every time a younger woman has a relationship with an older man  people have a tendency to say 'oh the relationship is based on friendship and trust, it could never be romantic and passionate.' I know how that works because that's what happened in my life. Believe me they couldn't be wronger. Age is only a number. From what I saw of Celine and Rene they had a very romantic and passionate relationship.
For me Rene's legacy is Celine, the diva ,icon singer and it's also Celine, the happy woman in love.

[nuts2you]

[Tricey3115]

Beautifully Said. They were the greatest team and love story ever and will be forever

isabel leite, on 21 June 2019 - 07:53 PM, said:

Everyone who has followed Celine , both her career and her  personal life , knows that she has a strong personality. In all her interviews (especially in French) you can see it. In the past Rene used to say that she was his government. She listened to him of course but  they had kind of an agreement 'He is the boss in the business and I am the boss in the house'. She was more than happy with this because she could dedicate herself to the family. However, as the years passed  she began to have more and more  of a say in all the creation and organization of her career. Now she says that she feels free. I believe that she feels free because now she can do what she wants , when she wants. In the past everything she did was for her career. All the sacrafices and hard work. Today she is free to choose her music , fashion and all the projects that she believes in. I totally respect her for that.
I also find it interesting  ( and please I'm not directing this at anyone) that every time a younger woman has a relationship with an older man  people have a tendency to say 'oh the relationship is based on friendship and trust, it could never be romantic and passionate.' I know how that works because that's what happened in my life. Believe me they couldn't be wronger. Age is only a number. From what I saw of Celine and Rene they had a very romantic and passionate relationship.
For me Rene's legacy is Celine, the diva ,icon singer and it's also Celine, the happy woman in love.

[ehild]

I think Celine and Rene are the greatest love story of all time. Of course they had their struggles, as we all do. In my mind she loves him tremendously and he was/is/ will always be a huge part of her life. However, I think she's realized their age gap more in recent years than she did in the past. And that's what she means by finally feeling free. She's said recently he was a bit more conservative than she was....from a different era. Now we have her involvement with Celinununu, etc. She's finally able to make more business decisions. And to me....she never really experienced be a 20-something when she was in her 20's. She jumped right into a relationship, marriage, kids, etc.  Now that she's not married she's getting to experience some of these things now. Hence we see her at Omnia in Vegas, dancing the night away, and at various concerts, etc. I get what she says now by saying her life has essentially started over. I think she will always love and respect Rene. Without him she may never have had the career she's had. But I have to say I'm loving this new era and seeing her evolve.

I think the end of Vegas is in a way the end of the Rene era. As she said, he will always remain, but we're now entering the Celine era and what she really wants to do. And there's definitely a bit of freedom in that for her.

[Moleque20]

The most epic love stories in the world:
1. Romeo and Juliet
2. Antonius and Cleopatra
3. Celine and Rene

The cringe levels of some posts is so high, I am not sure if you are kidding. What the hell, I will go with the flow! OMG, their story is so romantic and their passion and love so absolute. It is the definition of true and endless love.

[incognito]

Moleque20, on 22 June 2019 - 07:13 AM, said:

The most epic love stories in the world:
1. Romeo and Juliet
2. Antonius and Cleopatra
3. Celine and Rene

The cringe levels of some posts is so high, I am not sure if you are kidding. What the hell, I will go with the flow! OMG, their story is so romantic and their passion and love so absolute. It is the definition of true and endless love.

Romeo and Juliet were not real so maybe Celine and Rene should be #2? 😉

[DionFanAlways]

incognito, on 22 June 2019 - 09:31 AM, said:

Romeo and Juliet were not real so maybe Celine and Rene should be #2? ��

[Moleque20]

incognito, on 22 June 2019 - 09:31 AM, said:

Romeo and Juliet were not real so maybe Celine and Rene should be #2? 😉

I am talking about love stories that are  considered to be epic, not only those from the real world

[scielle]

This really made me smile.
https://www.instagra.../p/B3QVdsbnYgJ/

And really sad about having missed the Marc Dupré episode of En direct de l'univers. They don't really replay these, do they... sigh.  

Seems both Anthony and Stella performed on the show. (You can also see them at the piano with Garou, below).

This aired on Oct 5th so I wonder if Celine was meant to be there, since she was in Montreal at the time, but had to pull out because of her illness. If so, how sad. So many friends and family there.

Edited by scielle, 19 October 2019 - 01:33 PM.

[karalayna]

I would like to watch this episode with marc dupre of En direct de l'univers , someone know where i can watch it?

[scielle]

Maybe she'll make an appearance by video, or maybe not, but in any case, next Saturday's En direct de l'univers episode is with Garou.
https://ici.radio-ca...s/site/episodes

[scielle]

Sending lots of love to Celine for tomorrow... wish she could celebrate with him.

[Dancing_Queen]

Have been thinking about Céline all day. This must be such a difficult day for her still. But I'm sure she'll be turning it into something beautiful and positive, it's who she is ❤️

[Davey84]

I'm quite surprised her social media didn't post about this yesterday. Maybe Céline herself didn't want that...

[jpatdeleon09]

Rene was the best manager. Do you think they can do what Rene can do. Watching AND secrets.. Rene was so strong, confident to gamble everything just to deliver a great show that it became the best residency show. I’m just amazed and having so much respect for him.
Rene did everything to have the best people around céline. Well, you guys know the story anyways lol

Honestly, i miss his voice.

[scielle]

Davey84, on 18 December 2019 - 05:44 AM, said:

I'm quite surprised her social media didn't post about this yesterday. Maybe Céline herself didn't want that...

I was surprised too... but it must have been a tough day for her.

And she’s making up for it by tweeting furiously today!