Sony BMG Canada fired Vito Luprano

[JP]

I think it's a good thing, because now Rene is angry and maybe he will look for other record companies..

He said he knows anybody else at Sony in Canada so now he will call only in Paris and New York.. I don't know if we should be scare in Canada lol

[VinnyT.]

I dont this this decision depends on TCH ,the album is 4x platinum there and it was also the biggest sales debut of 2007, thanks to this album she got 6 junos nominations etc etc . There's something else we dont know

[JP]

I dont this this decision depends on TCH ,the album is 4x platinum there and it was also the biggest sales debut of 2007, thanks to this album she got 6 junos nominations etc etc . There's something else we dont know

Oh, Rene said it's because they fired a lot of people because they compress the budget.. Rene thinks Sony use him for the 2 Celine albums in 2007 and because they know Celine won't release any album before 1 year and a half.. (Sorry, it's a lot of because LOL)

[Javito]

I dont this this decision depends on TCH ,the album is 4x platinum there and it was also the biggest sales debut of 2007, thanks to this album she got 6 junos nominations etc etc . There's something else we dont know

 

Maybe someone at Sony Music finally saw his sense and realized HOW BAD they were treating Céline's career in the last years?

 

Maybe there was at last some intelligent brain there?

Edited February 14, 2008 at 04:59 PM by Gonzalillo

[Nmj]

I like him

[peo]

OMG!!! thats bad news.

[Xpresso]

Please people... Vito isn't responsible for the bad promotion or single choices!!! He's the producer!! He's been looking after Celine for over 20 years and I think he did some great work when you think of the 90's...

 

Sure it's a bit different lately but so is the music industry. And I want to point out something that was not translated correctly : René didn't say he won't have contact with Sony Canada because he's mad. He said Vito was his only contact at Sony Canada (since Sony Canada has a fairly new president and new direction) and now that Vito is gone... he will have to use his contact in Paris and NY.

 

I think we are starting to see a change on Rene and Celine's sides and they might eventually leave disorganized Sony!!! Wishful thinking...

 

Oh, and Joey.... welcome back!

[miracle_girl]

Its bad news for him and obviously for celines carear in canada if they decide to stay at SONYBMG

Which im guessing they will do,,,,,

 

However she could buy herself out of her remaining contract and she knows enough

people to make her own independant label ,,,

 

I think its down to rene to make wise decitions which we know hes capable of

but i dont think anything will be decided untill after the tour...

[Miha]

Let's just wait a second before crucifying Vito Luprano for "ruining Celine's career" and for her poor sales of late. If, as the article above implies, Vito was responsible for filtering out songs for Celine's albums then how on earth can he be faulted? All of Celine's albums since her return in 2002 have had strong material. Sure some of it may not be to your liking but all have had single worthy songs and potential hits. We've all screamed out for the I Surrender's, Reveal's and Ain't Gonna Look The Other Way's of the world to be released as singles - all potential hits chosen by Vito!

 

The problem is Celine's MARKETING AND PROMOTION team!!! If Celine's got her own team of staff working solely for her at Sony then Rene seriously needs to look at the problem there. If the problem is Sony as a whole, who seem intent on not supporting Celine's material besides one lead off single, then the problem is much bigger than imagined and Rene should seriously look at quitting Sony for a record company interested in promoting their artists.

 

If Vito is responisble for single choices, poor promotion, not sending songs to radio, Celine not being mentioned on Sony Music websites around the world as one of their artists then I agree it's best for everyone that he's moved on. But one suspects there's more to this than meets the eye.

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!

 

Maybe this is the new way/strategy of SONY/BMG Canada how to promote Celine!!! OOOPS! ARE WE GUILTY FOR THIS SITUATION??!!?? (you know the speculations about Celine-Sony promotion;Celine leave Sony things, these months)

 

There are only two possible reasons for this situation RENE(because he might be too obstinate for Sony) or SONY/BMG Canada because they are just profitting by Celine but with nothing in return!

 

Boy, Rene it took you sooooooooooo loooooooooong to finnaly see the real face of Sony/BMG!!!!! And NO not Sony anymore at all!!!!!! NOT EVEN SONY-Antarctic, just cancel SONY!!!

 

As quickly as posible, the very first day that Sony contract is finished,.....please let Celine found her own record company, and take some other good singers with like Garou,...etc.!!!!!

 

AFTER ALL IT WAS CELINE WHO SUFFERED THE CONSEQUENCES ALL THEESE YEARS!!!

 

 

 

 

WHAT A MESS AND RIGHT NOW IN THE HAPPIEST DAYS WHEN CELINE IS KICKING OFF THE LONG AWAITED WORLDTOUR!!!!!!

Edited February 14, 2008 at 07:32 PM by Miha

[Miha]

So that's probably the reason why the promotion of Taking Chances & D'elles is waiting for so long or better to say has stopped!!!

[celinefanonline]

i just dont' know what to say now

[Bumble]

René is not mad. He just said Vito was the one he talked to at sony canada, hence he doesn't have a sony contact in canada anymore.

 

If you ask me, good riddance. The guy's been picking the worst single off celine's albums since Goodbye's the saddest word.

[Marchino]

I agree with Vinny and in my opinion there are "other" unknown reasons behind this decision. I am sorry that Vito won't work anymore in Sony but I hope that he will continue to collaborate with Celine!

[aicee]

OMG! I'm afraid to this news. I mean I have some vibration with regards to Celine career. But I hope not and don't want to happen that. Crossed my fingers for this. But I know Celine's Team would make it. For Better.

 

 

I still hope Celine will still work with Sony Music. As far as I know Rene will not let anything bad for Celine's Career as he always do. As deal matters.

 

How I wish they can make Vito back xx...

Edited February 14, 2008 at 09:57 PM by aicee

[idroveallnight]

Don't really know what to think of this. It seems that lately Celine's albums have faired better in Canada than in the United States, so at least he was doing his part. If Celine suffers because of this we will know what a great benefit he was having around...and if she doesn't, well, then we know he was less than stellar.

 

As far as the comments regarding Celine's poor promotion...if the head of the stream is muddy, you can't expect much from the rest. But like I said, you can't blame him without first understanding the circumstances and to this point I haven't read a solid reason for his resignation.

 

[CelineFanInSoCal]

At least we won't have to worry about another "Your Light". LOL Just kidding... let's see what happens in the future. Celine's whole camp could use a refresher.

[A New Day Has Come]

That really sucks indeed he was really good indeed and I'm so glad that Rene is really angry with them and to do that just when Celine starts her world tour today in SA today. that realy sucks indeed I hope BMG Canada learns a leson from this indeed, there going to lose the best singer in the world anf I hope they do.

[Say What?]

I was hoping to read some pro insight from Chuck...

[stevethefan]

I guess I have mixed feelings about this. I don't think he was too bad of a producer but this might force a new direction which could be good. She's probably not going to be putting out any new albums for awhile anyways. She's on a huge tour now so she really should just enjoy that she can worry about albums later.

[CelineBird]

many people argue that celine should leave SONY right now, but how can they know celine will benefit more from the new company , at least Rene is always there to make sure everything is ok without big mistakes, music industry is changing so much, which no one can handle and predict what's going to be another hit, so just be calm down, and to see what new things celine will bring out to us is not bad at all!

[dj4celine]

Let's just wait a second before crucifying Vito Luprano for "ruining Celine's career" and for her poor sales of late. If, as the article above implies, Vito was responsible for filtering out songs for Celine's albums then how on earth can he be faulted? All of Celine's albums since her return in 2002 have had strong material. Sure some of it may not be to your liking but all have had single worthy songs and potential hits. We've all screamed out for the I Surrender's, Reveal's and Ain't Gonna Look The Other Way's of the world to be released as singles - all potential hits chosen by Vito!

 

The problem is Celine's MARKETING AND PROMOTION team!!! If Celine's got her own team of staff working solely for her at Sony then Rene seriously needs to look at the problem there. If the problem is Sony as a whole, who seem intent on not supporting Celine's material besides one lead off single, then the problem is much bigger than imagined and Rene should seriously look at quitting Sony for a record company interested in promoting their artists.

 

If Vito is responisble for single choices, poor promotion, not sending songs to radio, Celine not being mentioned on Sony Music websites around the world as one of their artists then I agree it's best for everyone that he's moved on. But one suspects there's more to this than meets the eye.

 

Totally agree to what Shaun said.

 

Vito seemed to be realy committed to Celine and her work. So this kinda sucks. But if this move turns out for the better of Celine, her album sales then its good.

[Prince Whiskers]

I wonder what exactly caused the dismissal. I mean, Sony trumpeted TCH as one of its 3 best-selling albums in its most recent report...........

[sangstar]

sad to hear the news, i think he was a good producer, and has worked with celine for many years.

 

i also think that sonybmg dont do enough for celine and promotion. i remember back in 1994-1999 when celine was at the top of her career, we use to hear about her all the time here, her music use to get played her, but now you hardly hear much about celine. regarding the upcoming concert, you usually read about it in the papers, there was nothing in the papers about celines tour. as someone said, its the person who is responsible for celine's pr and marketing.

 

at the end of the day rene made the right decision sacrificing everything for celine, for her to start her career, so i have faith that he will make the right decision concerning a record company, or finding out about the poor pr/marketing.

 

also 1 person mentioned your light above.. its one of my fave songs on the falling into you album!

[Bell]

such a bad piece of news...

[celinefan1985]

Will be interesting to see what musical direction her career takes next, what with Luprano gone. Maybe Celine will have to actually listen to all reported 1000 songs per year herself

[Attendais]

Hahaha!

That's good news... Maybe it's gonna be the first step to abandon SONY BMG.

Celine should sign a contract with UNIVERSAL - the biggest music company.

Edited February 15, 2008 at 07:03 PM by Taking_chances

[celinerific]

It's about time... They should consider jimminying themselves over to a better company... I remember talking about some of the biggest record companies in the world during MIDI class... I forgot their names. But perhaps they should sign with them.

 

I hope this makes Rene wants to leave SONYBMG forever. I think he can make a new record company with Vito.

Oooo! AMEN AMEN AMEN!

[celinerific]

Hahaha!

That's good news... Maybe it's gonna be the first step to abandon SONY BMG.

Celine should sign a contract with UNIVERSAL - the biggest music company.

Ah yes! Universal was one of them.

[grobandion]

Or maybe with EMI...that's a company who takes care of their artist, along with Universal.

[Teodora]

I've just read about that on different news websites. I'm a bit speechless... I mean... they fired him...WTF??? I honestly think Vito was trying to get more and more for Celine and Sony didn't like that, cause they don't seem to be too interested in her, even though she's the biggest artist they're ever going to have.... Anyway.... Rene said from now on he'll only deal with Sony/BMG's offices in New York and Paris and he said the latest deal he signed with them a while ago was dealt with New York. He also said Celine won't release another new album for at least another year and a half. I think Rene, Celine and Vito should start their own recording company and not sign with any of these big companies like Sony/BMG or Universal or whatever.... Unless, of course, these companies are willing to put their money and creative and marketing effort into it.