Billboard's Special Section on Celine 2/16/2008

January 5, 2008 at 03:40 PM

in terms of competition there is always one between your fans and Maria's fans

is there is one between the two of you in your opinion ?

January 5, 2008 at 03:58 PM

Why don't you speak more about your music rathan than your family? Don't you think people are bored with your private life? Don't you forget that your job is being a singer above everything and that people appreciate you for your art mainly?

January 5, 2008 at 04:50 PM

I'd love to see her answer some questions about her older, less known songs and what she thinks about them now and if she listens to any of her older stuff from, say, her self titled album, or Unison.

Quite honestly I'd like to get her input on lip synching, although I don't know if it would be an appropriate question or if anyone would even have the b***s to ask her about it.

I want to know if she ever plans on recording an album of standards, covers, or maybe an acoustic album of some sort.

I'd like to know how her voice feels while doing tours, and if it's very difficult to sing an entire concert night after night, or what it feels like at the end of the concert. I also want to know what it's like for her to have such a powerful voice and to be able to hit such amazing notes and if she feels proud of her voice, or if she struggles nowadays to hit those kinds of notes. Has she noticed that it's harder to sing the kinds of songs she used to? For example, does she think she could hit the All By Myself note if she recorded it in 2008? What sorts of things will she be doing to protect her voice on this tour, and what sorts of surprises can we expect from her this time around?

What direction does she want her music to take in the future? She's surely going to take another break after this tour, so what does she think would be left after everything she's accomplished so far in her amazing career? Is she ever going to sit down with songwriters and co-write and album, or co-produce her own songs?

Please god ask her nothing about her family, or child. The only thing I'd like to know about Rene is if he still is proud of her voice, and what he thinks when she hits those high notes.

Does she still sing any of her old stuff when she's just around the house or in the car or anything, and if so, what does she tend to sing? What songs is she most proud of in her career, and which songs from her most recent English and French album does she love? What are some of the less known songs from past albums she wishes had more exposure, or which hidden gems is she most proud of that aren't well known. Will she ever rework any of her older songs and bring them into tours in the future? How much desire does she have at this point to continue her music career, and touring?

I'd really love to see questions that haven't been raised before. An entirely new interview with very specific questions about her music both past and present and her voice and less focused on her personal and family life.

MOST IMPORTANT: WILL LIVE A'LOLYMPIA EVER BE RELEASED AS A VIDEO CONCERT????!!!!

January 5, 2008 at 05:53 PM

on what basis do you choose a country to be included in your world tour?

I was so impressed with all the questions that Soph came up with and then i read this one and think. yes that's the best one rofl

GREECE NEEDS YOU HERE GIRL!!! well i do anyway

+1 !!!

January 5, 2008 at 06:08 PM

I'd love to see her answer some questions about her older, less known songs and what she thinks about them now and if she listens to any of her older stuff from, say, her self titled album, or Unison.

Quite honestly I'd like to get her input on lip synching, although I don't know if it would be an appropriate question or if anyone would even have the b***s to ask her about it.

I want to know if she ever plans on recording an album of standards, covers, or maybe an acoustic album of some sort.

I'd like to know how her voice feels while doing tours, and if it's very difficult to sing an entire concert night after night, or what it feels like at the end of the concert. I also want to know what it's like for her to have such a powerful voice and to be able to hit such amazing notes and if she feels proud of her voice, or if she struggles nowadays to hit those kinds of notes. Has she noticed that it's harder to sing the kinds of songs she used to? For example, does she think she could hit the All By Myself note if she recorded it in 2008? What sorts of things will she be doing to protect her voice on this tour, and what sorts of surprises can we expect from her this time around?

What direction does she want her music to take in the future? She's surely going to take another break after this tour, so what does she think would be left after everything she's accomplished so far in her amazing career? Is she ever going to sit down with songwriters and co-write and album, or co-produce her own songs?

Please god ask her nothing about her family, or child. The only thing I'd like to know about Rene is if he still is proud of her voice, and what he thinks when she hits those high notes.

Does she still sing any of her old stuff when she's just around the house or in the car or anything, and if so, what does she tend to sing? What songs is she most proud of in her career, and which songs from her most recent English and French album does she love? What are some of the less known songs from past albums she wishes had more exposure, or which hidden gems is she most proud of that aren't well known. Will she ever rework any of her older songs and bring them into tours in the future? How much desire does she have at this point to continue her music career, and touring?

I'd really love to see questions that haven't been raised before. An entirely new interview with very specific questions about her music both past and present and her voice and less focused on her personal and family life.

MOST IMPORTANT: WILL LIVE A'LOLYMPIA EVER BE RELEASED AS A VIDEO CONCERT????!!!!

I loved all the questions you included expecially about her older music!!

however i dont think bringing up lip syncing would be very wise lol!! now shes joined the bad wagon!! :cry:

I'd love to know if she has considered bringing in song from "The Colour Of My Love" & "Falling into You"

To The World Tour..

January 5, 2008 at 07:19 PM

Actually, I like the personal questions, it makes her more relatable than just the voice on the radio. Her opinions about music - well that's bland, she's gonna always say what Rene and her PR team tell her to in order to sell more albums and duh I can listen to the songs and pick the ones I like, does anyone really care which are her favorite? Everyone has their favorites and you should form your own opinions anyway. And a lot of this stuff about what song will be released, which city she tours isn't really up to her anyway.

Here are a few more questions for you:

1. What would people who know everything about you be surprised to learn about you?

2. If you had one do-over in your career what would it be? How about in your personal life?

3. What are you reading?

4. You're going around the world with your son and your mom, what are you most looking forward to seeing as tourists?

5. What goes through your mind when you see that a fan has tattoed your name or likeness on their body?

6. What is the one question that you wish people would ask you in interviews but that never gets asked?

7. What pisses you off? Pet peeves?

8. Is there gonna be an opening act on tour (US leg - especially NYC)? Who?

9. You love to sing, you wanna act, and you have a sense of humor - how come you've never been on SNL?

Edited January 5, 2008 at 07:20 PM by Annalicious

January 6, 2008 at 10:24 PM

This is an important question for many fans. To Celine, Rene, the rest of her team, Sony... at least one of them must have an answer: Why is Latin America the only part of the world not included on her tour?

Thank you Chuck!

January 7, 2008 at 03:39 AM

1. Would You Ever Consider doing another Las Vegas Show, years from now back at Caesars with new songs and dancers ect?

January 7, 2008 at 04:11 AM

I could ramble on forever and bore Celine until she's 90 with the millions of questions I have in mind. But within those millions, I shall pluck out ten. :xmas_tongue:

1. Over 1000 award certifications to your name... Where's the stash? :xmas_laugh:

2. Do you prefer dining in super fancy restaurants with outrageously-priced (high quality) food that covers the tiny center speck of your plate, or would you rather go to an average café and order the largest portioned thing available?

3. A simple one. Chips or chocolate? (I'm sorry, that wasn't simple.)

4. What goes through your mind when you meet a fan? What do you feel for them? What do you think they're thinking?

5. Why did the chicken cross the road?

6. Referring to question #5... How does it make you feel that the chicken crossed the road for your given reason?

7. Do you ever shop at the dollar store? :mdr:

8. Would you be interested in quality Italian cuisine during your visit in T.O.? :giggle:

9. What are you truly afraid of?

10. Do you dread public washrooms like many of us do?

And that, my friend, is what questions are all about. :xmas_laugh:

January 7, 2008 at 04:38 AM

thank you Chuck! :flowers:

you have some answes questions guys!!!

One more question. Would you like to communicate with your fans on internet? Do you know celinedionforum.com, the biggest Celine Dion Fans forum?

that my friend..is a very good question :xmas_tongue:

I could ramble on forever and bore Celine until she's 90 with the millions of questions I have in mind. But within those millions, I shall pluck out ten.

1. Over 1000 award certifications to your name... Where's the stash?

2. Do you prefer dining in super fancy restaurants with outrageously-priced (high quality) food that covers the tiny center speck of your plate, or would you rather go to an average café and order the largest portioned thing available?

3. A simple one. Chips or chocolate? (I'm sorry, that wasn't simple.)

4. What goes through your mind when you meet a fan? What do you feel for them? What do you think they're thinking?

5. Why did the chicken cross the road?

6. Referring to question #5... How does it make you feel that the chicken crossed the road for your given reason?

7. Do you ever shop at the dollar store?

8. Would you be interested in quality Italian cuisine during your visit in T.O.?

9. What are you truly afraid of?

10. Do you dread public washrooms like many of us do?

And that, my friend, is what questions are all about.

really good questions Erika :sofunny:

January 7, 2008 at 05:13 AM

3. When do you plan to tour in South America? You have been selected as the most favorite female recording artist by Latino women in years passed, and "My Heart Will Go On" was the first English song to ever top the Latin Billboard charts - and you received a special recognition Billboard Latin Music Award back in 2002.

Thanks Love for bringing that up, as many of other fans have. This is the only one question that I'm really expecting an answer. You can't call it a world tour if you don't include all the parts of the world in it...

Well, there's also others in fact :giggle:

2) When will we be able to see your work as a composer in an album? We really love what you've written so far and we have known about!

3) What exactly is the feeling you have when somebody you've never seen in your life comes to you and say you've changed his/her life?

For a while that's all my brain can come up with. Tomorrow I'll think of some more and post here.

Thank you Chuck for always being so kind to us!! I love you!! :flowers:

January 7, 2008 at 06:08 AM

Which do you enjoy more? Singing in French or in English?

Celine has answered this one before. She has said that the best language to sing about love is French, and since most of her songs are about love or relationships, I'm going to guess that she would answer "Singing in French". Has anyone else heard her say this before in concert or in interviews??

January 7, 2008 at 06:13 AM

Actually, I like the personal questions, it makes her more relatable than just the voice on the radio. Her opinions about music - well that's bland, she's gonna always say what Rene and her PR team tell her to in order to sell more albums and duh I can listen to the songs and pick the ones I like, does anyone really care which are her favorite? Everyone has their favorites and you should form your own opinions anyway. And a lot of this stuff about what song will be released, which city she tours isn't really up to her anyway.

Here are a few more questions for you:

1. What would people who know everything about you be surprised to learn about you?
2. If you had one do-over in your career what would it be? How about in your personal life?
3. What are you reading?
4. You're going around the world with your son and your mom, what are you most looking forward to seeing as tourists?
5. What goes through your mind when you see that a fan has tattoed your name or likeness on their body?
6. What is the one question that you wish people would ask you in interviews but that never gets asked?
7. What pisses you off? Pet peeves?
8. Is there gonna be an opening act on tour (US leg - especially NYC)? Who?
9. You love to sing, you wanna act, and you have a sense of humor - how come you've never been on SNL?

Very cute; I love these questions because they could help us understand a little more about what makes Celine tick. Thanks, T.

January 7, 2008 at 08:13 AM

As you know, many fans from all over the world have traveled time and time again to see your "A New Day" show, what are your feelings about the dedication and devotion of these fans?

How does it make you feel to see familiar faces time and time again?

Going along with what Sopha asked earlier: If given the opportunity to be hostess to a party of fans, would you do it?

January 7, 2008 at 03:25 PM

Hasn't Chuck already done the interview with Celine?

January 7, 2008 at 03:42 PM

Hasn't Chuck already done the interview with Celine?

I don't think so... He said the issue was out in February, so I guess not...

January 7, 2008 at 07:15 PM

I would like to know whether Céline ever gets fed up of people spelling or pronouncing her name wrong

as I believe it is pronounced differently?

Hello friends!

Great news! Billboard is going to be delivering a special focus on Celine's upcoming tour in the Feb. 16, 2008 issue! i will be writing a piece about her career journey so far, and the launch of her world tour on Valentines, talking to management and label executives and colleagues. there will be separate pieces from our touring writer addressing the specifics of the tour, with interviews covering promotion partners and booking partners; a chart recap; and... the best... a Q&A that i will conduct with celine about the creative and business sides of her career.

i'd appreciate input on questions!!!!!! what are the things that you've always wanted to know? here's a chance to really get inside of celine's soul regarding 30 years behind the mic... who better to come up with the ultimate queries than the forum members?

in addition, i will be asking her about the five songs that mean the most to her. can't wait for that one.

cheers!
=chuck=

Edited January 7, 2008 at 07:20 PM by zoe marie

January 7, 2008 at 08:24 PM

Thats a good question!!

i heard that its supposed to be pronnounced seyline or something and the N in dion is supposed to be a silent N

correct me if im wrong!!

I would like to know whether Céline ever gets fed up of people spelling or pronouncing her name wrong
as I believe it is pronounced differently?

Hello friends!

Great news! Billboard is going to be delivering a special focus on Celine's upcoming tour in the Feb. 16, 2008 issue! i will be writing a piece about her career journey so far, and the launch of her world tour on Valentines, talking to management and label executives and colleagues. there will be separate pieces from our touring writer addressing the specifics of the tour, with interviews covering promotion partners and booking partners; a chart recap; and... the best... a Q&A that i will conduct with celine about the creative and business sides of her career.

i'd appreciate input on questions!!!!!! what are the things that you've always wanted to know? here's a chance to really get inside of celine's soul regarding 30 years behind the mic... who better to come up with the ultimate queries than the forum members?

in addition, i will be asking her about the five songs that mean the most to her. can't wait for that one.

cheers!
=chuck=

January 13, 2008 at 08:26 PM

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! sunday, january 13.

i will be speaking with celine (on the phone) at 8 p.m. eastern time for the billboard stars special report running in the issue dated feb 16, which has a street date of feb 9.

thanks so much for your questions!! it was also good to read over the posts about her taping of the CBS special last night and see what she performed.

celine and rene leave for vacation tonight and are out of the country until she steps down in south africa to begin the tour... so at last, THIS is her post-vegas break.

thanks again, friends!

xoxoxoxox

=chuck=

January 13, 2008 at 08:28 PM

thanks chuck. let us know how it goes. im curious...will you ask her about any of this lipping stuff?

January 13, 2008 at 08:29 PM

Thanks Chuck! and Goodluck :flowers2:

Can't wait to get the inside scoop from you before the issue comes out in Feb

January 13, 2008 at 08:30 PM

Take it that's the tour rehearsals done and dusted then?

Will you ask her about the tour and if the show is going to be wildy different to her previous tours?

January 13, 2008 at 08:35 PM

Thanks for the update Chuck!!

I can't wait....this will be one heck of an interview!! Want to know everything about the tour('s rehearsals), the new songs she'll be performing, the new (US) single, collaborating with artists, everything....

lol Thanks so much again for this opportunity!!

January 13, 2008 at 08:37 PM

Thank you once again, Chuck!

I'm looking forward to her responses.

January 13, 2008 at 08:47 PM

YAY! Im excited!! x Edited January 13, 2008 at 08:49 PM by VintageCeline

January 13, 2008 at 10:10 PM

yeah thanks chuck, good to have some communication with someone who actually gets to contact celine! I would like to know about the lipping (although dont publish it in the magazine lol) and want to know if she will be doing some europe promo before going to SA, surely she wont be on holiday for a whole month so she must be doing other stuff in the next month but in different countries

January 13, 2008 at 10:34 PM

Thank you so much, Chuck! :flowers:

celine and rene leave for vacation tonight and are out of the country until she steps down in south africa to begin the tour... so at last, THIS is her post-vegas break.

Actually she will do at least 2 promo stops in France: Star Academy on Jan. 25 and NRJ Music Awards on Jan. 26. Unfortunately, it won't be a real "vacation". :confused:

January 14, 2008 at 10:04 AM

oh come on.... lipsyncing ain't that hard

January 14, 2008 at 11:04 AM

wonder how the did the interview go...

:clapping:

January 14, 2008 at 11:15 AM

wonder how the did the interview go...

http://www.celinedionforum.com/My-intervie...-13-t30244.html

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